Petition status

1 December 2020

Parks for Osborne Park

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that Council act immediately to address the existing severe deficiency of Public Open Space (POS) in Osborne Park and plan appropriately for the increasing residential and business population it is promoting in our suburb. In the Herdsman Glendalough Structure Plan, the City identified Osborne Park as having ‘a severe shortage of Public Open Space and an inequitable arrangement for this community in comparison to other areas across the City that must be addressed as soon as possible.’ The City has not provided a solution to remedy this finding. Provision of POS is incumbent on the City; offering incentives to developers for POS is not practical or timely and offers no guarantee that sufficient POS will eventuate. We request the City take ownership of the POS deficiency in Osborne Park which it has presided over for years in two ways:-

1. Immediately acquire land for POS to develop infill parks in our area of Osborne Park.
2. Actively and demonstrably plan to resolve the imbalance of POS in Osborne Park.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 23 November 2020 (internal Document Set ID 10038808).

The City Planning Business Unit sent the lead Petitioner an email on 3 December 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12258405) advising that Public Open Space in the portion of Osborne Park within the Herdsman Glendalough Area is to be addressed through the Herdsman Glendalough Structure Plan and Amendment No.114 to Local Planning Scheme No.3. The current version of the Structure Plan and Amendment No.114 require that Public Open Space be delivered throughout the area as development occurs. Amendment No.114 requires that 10% of the area of development sites be provided as Public Open Space where three or more dwellings are proposed. If this Public Open Space is not delivered, then cash in lieu will instead be required.

The email further advised that the advertised plans for Herdsman Glendalough (i.e. the Herdsman Glendalough Structure Plan and Amendment No.114) proposed to address open space in the area. As part of the process of preparing plans for the area, the City’s received submissions during the advertising period from 20 August 2020 until 1 October 2020.

A report considering Open Space for Osborne Park was presented to Council at its meeting held 9 February 2021. At this meeting Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0221/018) as follows:-

1. "That the City, as a matter of urgency, takes steps to IDENTIFY Public Open Space opportunities in the Osborne Park area as a short-term solution to compliment the provisions of Public Open Space proposed under the Herdsman Glendalough Structure Plan.
2. That the City ENSURES that the modified Herdsman Glendalough Structure Plan meets the Public Open Space requirements for new residents in accordance with the City’s Local Planning Strategy."

The full report can be found in the Council Minutes (9 February 2021) on the City's website here.

This petition is now considered closed.

1 December 2020

Delawney Street, Balcatta Speed Limit

"The preferred outcome of this petition is to amend the speed limit to 60km/per hour.

Other suitable outcomes of this petition include:-

• Introducing a median strip and/or decreasing the width of the lanes.
• Zebra crossing and/or a raised crossing platform near the Scouts Hall and Football Club.
• Area activation including upgraded footpaths, an exercise circuit, more appealing vegetation, lighting and area focused signage (e.g. Welcome to Balcatta, this week’s football games etc)
• Painting the speed limit on the road after the Natalie Way T-junction heading west, and before the hill heading east.

Non-preferred outcomes of this petition include:-

• Adding speed humps, chicanes or rumble strips.
• Lowering the speed limit.

Common complaints emanating from Delawney Street, Balcatta, include:-

• The speed limit is too low.
• The street feels like a 60km road, especially turning in from the commercial area which is 60km/per hour.
• The speed limit and perceived speed limit do not match.
• The signage on the street to identify the speed limit is inadequate.
• The street itself has more potential than is being utilised.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 24 November 2020 (internal Document Set ID 10044267).

At its meeting held 30 March 2021, Council resolved as follows:-

"That the Item relating to Request to Modify Speed Limit on Delawney Street, Balcatta be REFERRED to the Community and Resources Committee meeting to be held 4 May 2021 to allow further consideration by Elected Members."

At the Community and Resources Committee Meeting held 4 May 2021 the Committee formed a recommendation to Council, and at its meeting held 11 May 2021, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0521/013) as follows:-

“That Council SUPPORTS a trial of 60km/h along Delawney Street, Balcatta between Erindale Road and Natalie Way for a period of 12 months.”

The City will now prepare a submission to Main Roads WA for their consideration and approval of the modified speed zone.

This petition is now considered closed.

1 December 2020

Request to revoke approval of non-conforming use at Pearl Parade, Scarborough

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

Revoke its previous decision to approve the parking of a commercial sewerage truck and the storage of human waste at Lot 152, 65 Pearl Parade, Scarborough, WA 6019.

On 17 March 2015, the City of Stirling Council voted to give retrospective approval of a non-conforming use for the owner of Lot 152, 65 Pearl Parade, Scarborough to locate a commercial vehicle being a liquid waste transport truck at a residential property, contrary to the applicable local laws of the City of Stirling; this approval was granted despite the admission that human waste would be stored in the vehicle.

Notwithstanding the obvious health and amenity concerns of allowing human waste to be stored in a residential area less than 10m from outdoor liveable areas of a neighbouring property, the applicant is alleged to have breached several conditions of the approval. Despite assurances that noxious odours would not affect the amenity of surrounding properties, the reality, as common sense would indicate, is otherwise.

The undersigned do not think that this is an approval that the current Council would in good faith consider as proper or prudent and therefore request that this matter be urgently brought before the full Council for reconsideration and rescission.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 2 December 2020 (internal Document Set ID 10044296).

The Development Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 29 December 2020 (internal ECM Doc Set ID 10059020) to advise that the City had attended the property to investigate the alleged breaches. The operator advised the Environmental Health officer that any waste in the vehicle is removed and the tanker is cleaned off site before the vehicle is parked at the property. No odour was present at the time of the inspection and the lid was closed.

The letter confirmed that a valid planning approval exists for the parking of a commercial vehicle at the property and the City cannot rescind this approval, which was granted on 1 April 2015 subject to conditions.

This petition is now considered closed.

13 October 2020

Refuse Surfing WA Ground Lease

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:

Do not enter into a Ground Lease agreement with Surfing WA for the land situated at South Trigg as referenced in planning documents pertaining to Surfing WA Proposed Headquarters Trigg Beach. We believe the area should remain a grassed picnic area (currently the only amenity of its type along the coastal path between Scarborough and Mettams Pool that affords unencumbered sea views). We believe the area should continue to be an open space utilised by the entire community, rather than reserved for the exclusive use of one organisation for the purpose of constructing their head office building.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 8 October 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12205236).

At its meeting held 13 October 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 1020/007) as follows:-

Council subsequently resolved (Council resolution number 1020/007) as follows:-

"1.     That Council APPROVES a new Ground Lease over portion of Crown Reserve 12992, Lot 8, House Number 368, West Coast Drive, Trigg (as shown in Attachment 2 and subject to survey) to Surfing WA Inc. with the following essential terms:-

a.     An Agreement for Ground Lease being entered into to grant Surfing WA Inc. access to the land for the purpose of constructing the new headquarters building;

b.     A term of 21 years commencing on the date being the earlier of:-

i.     The issue of the certificate of occupancy by the City of Stirling; or

ii.     No later than 12 months from substantial commencement of the development.

c.     Surfing WA Inc. be granted first right of refusal for any subsequent Ground Lease of the premises, subject to Surfing WA Inc. undertaking a coastal hazard risk assessment in the final year of the Ground Lease to the City’s satisfaction; and

d.     Annual rent for the Ground Lease to be set at $1.00 payable on demand."

The Property Services Team sent a letter to the lead petitioner on 2 December 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12247021) advising that Council considered the item relating to the Surfing WA Ground Lease at the same meeting the petition was accepted. At that meeting, Council considered as part of its decision the results of the City’s consultation and the ePetition received during the meeting.

The full report, including the outcomes of the consultation, is contained within the minutes of the meeting, and is available to view on the City's website here.

This petition is now considered closed.

13 October 2020

Support for the Karrinyup High Rise Residential Development

"We, the undersigned, support the approval process in relation to the Karrinyup Shopping Centre Highrise Residential Development.  We are not opposed to the development, but expect that Council will review the development against appropriate impacts to the local community.  We expect that appropriate infrastructure will be provided to support this development and look forward to the increased amenities it will bring to our community."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 1 October 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12200057).

An extension of time has been granted for completion the Responsible Authority Report (RAR), at the request of the applicant. The RAR was originally due on 29 September 2020 but has now been extended to 15 February 2020.

A petition requesting a Special Meeting of Electors was received by the City in relation to the redevelopment at 190 and 200 Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup, also known as Karrinyup Residential (DA19/1906). 

The purpose of the meeting was “to consider serious community concerns that an orderly and proper planning process has not and cannot occur for the proposed redevelopment at 190 and 200 Karrinyup Road, also known as Karrinyup West Residential (DA19/1906), without site specific planning controls to guide building heights, density and transition zoning first being in place. The Karrinyup community hold further concerns of the inevitable traffic, parking, overshadowing, glare and privacy issues from what they consider inappropriate and ill-considered overdevelopment conducted without an Activity Centre Structure Plan as required by State Planning Policy.”

The Special Meeting of Electors was held at 6.00pm on Wednesday 24 February 2021. The Minutes of the meeting are available to view on the City's website (here).

At its meeting held 30 March 2021, Council considered the motions passed at the Special Electors' Meeting. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here). 

The initial RAR was considered by Council at its meeting held 11 May 2021. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here). This RAR was then considered by the Metro Inner-North JDAP at its meeting held 31 May 2021, where the application was deferred.

A report on Planning for the Karrinyup Activity Centre was considered by Council at its meeting held 17 August 2021. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here).

The RAR relating to the revised submission provided by the applicant in response to the deferral reasons outlined by the Metro Inner-North JDAP, was considered by Council at its meeting held 31 August 2021. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here). This RAR was then considered by the Metro Inner-North JDAP at its meeting held 23 September 2021, where the application was approved.

This petition is now considered closed.

22 September 2020

Request to Remove Empire Park from Mountain Bike Park Considerations

“We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

1. Make urgent representations to the Town of Cambridge, requesting that Empire Park be removed from all its further Mountain Bike Trail site considerations.

2. Make every effort to oppose the project, and to expose the dubious process by which this site has been selected.

Without Council support we are disenfranchised in this matter which will have a permanent adverse impact on our neighbourhood.”

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 18 September 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12195796).

The City made direct contact with the Town of Cambridge, in relation to the proposal, in response to concerns raised by City of Stirling residents.  

The matter was considered by the Town of Cambridge at its Community and Resources Committee meeting held 19 October 2020 and Council meeting held 27 October 2020.

The Town of Cambridge Council Minutes can be accessed via their website https://www.cambridge.wa.gov.au/Town-Council/Agendas-Minutes

The Town of Cambridge Council resolved in part (page 170) to not support mountain bike facilities at Empire Park (corner Durston Road and Empire Avenue).

This petition is now considered closed.

22 September 2020

Request to refuse the proposed development - Karrinyup West Residential Towers (DA19/1906)

"Karrinyup Shopping Centre should not have a massive tower on its doorstep with a height and bulk that is excessive for the site and unsuitable for the surrounds. As local residents, we welcome redevelopment of the area but believe that the proposed high-rise is too big, too intrusive and totally inappropriate for its proposed location and that the current design needs to be reconsidered. The developers must not be allowed to ignore design guidelines, potential traffic and safety problems, pedestrian access, suitable infrastructure, parking problems, over-crowding and suitability of the structure with the surrounding environment or to disregard community submissions and concerns. Nor should they be allowed to construct an unsuitable over-sized building simply because it delivers the best financial return. The development should revert back to the original submission of low rise apartments.​"

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 17 September 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12195551).

An extension of time has been granted for completion the Responsible Authority Report (RAR), at the request of the applicant. The RAR was originally due on 29 September 2020 but has now been extended to 15 February 2020.

Further information is available on the City’s Your Say page.

A petition requesting a Special Meeting of Electors was received by the City in relation to the redevelopment at 190 and 200 Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup, also known as Karrinyup Residential (DA19/1906). 

The purpose of the meeting was “to consider serious community concerns that an orderly and proper planning process has not and cannot occur for the proposed redevelopment at 190 and 200 Karrinyup Road, also known as Karrinyup West Residential (DA19/1906), without site specific planning controls to guide building heights, density and transition zoning first being in place. The Karrinyup community hold further concerns of the inevitable traffic, parking, overshadowing, glare and privacy issues from what they consider inappropriate and ill-considered overdevelopment conducted without an Activity Centre Structure Plan as required by State Planning Policy.”

The Special Meeting of Electors was held at 6.00pm on Wednesday 24 February 2021. The Minutes of the meeting are available to view on the City's website (here).

At its meeting held 30 March 2021, Council considered the motions passed at the Special Electors' Meeting. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here).

The initial RAR was considered by Council at its meeting held 11 May 2021. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here). This RAR was then considered by the Metro Inner-North JDAP at its meeting held 31 May 2021, where the application was deferred.

A report on Planning for the Karrinyup Activity Centre was considered by Council at its meeting held 17 August 2021. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here).

The RAR relating to the revised submission provided by the applicant in response to the deferral reasons outlined by the Metro Inner-North JDAP, was considered by Council at its meeting held 31 August 2021. The minutes from this meeting are available to view on the City's website (here). This RAR was then considered by the Metro Inner-North JDAP at its meeting held 23 September 2021, where the application was approved.

This petition is now considered closed.

11 August 2020

Objection to Tree Planting at Avocado Bangalay Reserve, Dianella

"We the undersigned wish to register our objection to the proposed tree planting around the Avocado/ Bangalay Reserve as we already have over 100 trees in and around the park and reserve."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 13 August 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12149590).

As a result of the petition, it was decided to postpone the 2020 planting season on the verges adjacent to the petitioners. The lead petitioner and Ward Councillors have been informed of this decision. The community planting event was subsequently cancelled. The remaining tree planting was completed by contractors in August 2020.

This petition is now considered closed.

11 August 2020

Request to Save Heritage Homes at House Numbers 690 and 692, Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley

"The Mount Lawley Society and our local community oppose the demolition of House Numbers 690 and 692, Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley. These stunning heritage properties are in excellent condition and have been part of our streetscape and character of Beaufort Street since 1903, when House Number 690 was built for the Schruth family. Number 692 was built in 1915 for the Cohen family. Both families are part of Perth and Mount Lawley history and both homes are excellent examples of the Federation style. Even though House Number 692 has been ‘updated’ at some stage, the Federation bones are still very much intact. The properties are in a Heritage Protection Area in Mount Lawley and the Beaufort Street Plan which aims to protect and conserve quality heritage and character properties. This includes commercial properties which fall under the Beaufort Street Local Development Plan – a statutory document for the local area. The Heritage Protection Design Guidelines Policy 3.1 calls for protection and retention of quality significant character heritage homes in the area dating back pre 1950s. The proposed applications do not meet the LDP objectives or the Heritage Protection Guidelines."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 6 August 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12149714).

The Development Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 11 August 2020 providing a brief summary of the development applications and the primary objectives of the precinct (retention of buildings built before 1960; and maintain the cohesive street-wall form of the south of the precinct by maintaining consistent setbacks and allowing sensitive infill behind buildings built before 1960).

The letter confirmed that new development is permitted to the rear of existing traditional buildings to maintain the streetscape provided that the existing traditional buildings can be retained and protected. All new development within this precinct is to reflect one of the traditional architectural styles as detailed within Part 7 of the Beaufort Street Local Development Plan.

This petition is now considered closed.

11 August 2020

Request for Dogs on Leads within the Wetlands of Princeton Private Estate, Stirling

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council change local laws to make it mandatory for dogs to be kept on leads in the park and wetland areas in Princeton Private Estate, Stirling, and that sign posts are put in place advising of this. Some of the issues that have been experienced with uncontrolled dogs off the lead are as follows:-

• The killing and attacking of bird life around the lakes and parklands, including chicks in the spring.
• The harassment of local people, children and families trying to enjoy the open areas.
• The harassment of children using the play equipment.
• Dogs fouling the paths/ gardens when out of sight of their owner when off the lead, meaning faeces are left behind as a health hazard to children in particular.

• Dog fights between uncontrolled dogs.
• Damage to flower beds while off the lead.

It is recognised and appreciated that there are many responsible dog owners who keep their dogs under control, and that these people want to enjoy walking their dog on a lead around the Princeton Estate parks and wetlands. This petition in no way intends to diminish that ability, nor would it want to. Invariably these responsible owners keep their dogs on a lead currently and enjoy using the open areas. As an area used by so many families and home to so much wildlife, it is hoped to make this area safer and more pleasant for all users."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 4 August 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12142806).

The Community Safety Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 28 August 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12162075) advising that based on officer observations, and the number of reports made to the City over the past three years, there is currently little evidence to support changes to the leash requirements within the wetland areas of the Princeton Estate.

As a result of the comments expressed in the petition and to help reduce any negative impact on the community, the City’s Rangers Services team will undertake increased patrols to address any observed negative dog behaviours and engagement activities to promote responsible dog ownership.

Through August and September 2020, rangers undertook additional enforcement patrols and engagement activities in the reserves identified in the petition. Responsible dog ownership and positive dog behaviours were also promoted through a geo-targeted social media campaign. During the additional patrols, no significant unlawful behaviour was noted or has been since.

Regular and ad hoc patrols of the area are ongoing, and promotions of responsible dog ownership continue.

This petition is now considered closed.

28 July 2020

Request for Additional Consultation for the Careniup Wetlands Reserve Management Plan

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the City of Stirling Council:-

Hold over the Careniup Wetlands Management Plan for additional consultation as requested by ratepayers as those undersigned object to the current plan for the following reasons:-

• Consultation with all residents – located on all sides of Careniup Reserve to ensure all local ratepayers have a say and agree on the management plan going forward for future generations.
• No bridges on the site – unnecessary as is a disturbance of flora and fauna and will encourage poor human behaviour which will upset the environmental balance and have safety issues.
• No added concrete paths – one perimeter path is all that is required to facilitate the community and too many reduces recreation space.
• Restore bollard lights – that comply with Australian standards (not pole top, wildlife friendly) along the path from the bus stop, western side to improve safety and security.
• No toilet block – as it will encourage undesirables to this small local park and there are other blocks in close proximity to this site.
• Water fountain – should be on daily for the community local and visitors, at least six hours per day: as water aeration assisting water quality with less stagnation and mosquito numbers.
• Secret Garden entrance parking area – Bitumen and lines in existing parking area to denote parking spaces, less mud and controls the number of people driving to this local reserve.
• No parking on road and verge signs – are needed in the immediate area on Residential side of the road – including along Warrener Gardens and all adjacent side roads and the length of Careniup Avenue."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 31 July 2020;(internal ECM Document Number 12138059).

The Parks and Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 14 August 2020 to advise that an Elected Member workshop had been scheduled to discuss the Careniup Wetlands Management Plan. Following this workshop a report will be presented to a Community and Resources Committee meeting.

The Community and Resources Committee considered a report at its meeting held 10 November 2020 containing the outcomes of the second round of community consultation and formed a recommendation for Council's consideration at its meeting held 17 November 2020. At this meeting Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 1120/012) as follows:-

1. That Council NOTES the results of the second round of public consultation on the Careniup Wetlands Reserve Management Plan.
2. That Council ADOPTS the Careniup Wetlands Reserve Management Plan with the option for the removal of the Secret Garden zone and restoration as a conservation area (Option 3).
3. That Council makes APPLICATION for the use of cash-in-lieu funding to the Minister for Lands.
4. That Careniup Wetlands Reserve be DESIGNATED in the Dog Area Control Policy – “on-leash dog exercise area” subject to the statutory requirements of the policy being met.
5. That the Careniup Wetlands Reserve be DESIGNATED a “cat prohibited area” in the City of Stirling Keeping and Control of Cats Local Law 1999 – Schedule 1 and that the amendment be considered at the next review of the local law in 2021.

This petition is now considered closed.

28 July 2020

Request to Recommend Refusal of DA/19/2040 - House Number 331, West Coast Drive, Trigg

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the City of Stirling and the Development Assessment Panel Members: Recommend refusal as the community and those undersigned object to the development as this proposal is not compliant with the Design WA Local Planning Scheme and policies especially bulk and scale and for the existing streetscape and amenity of the area and has no regard to State Government Heritage guidelines as the property is over 50 years old and significantly historically of which is very limited the coastal areas of Perth and should be valued.

Trigg Island Store - Article from West Australian (Perth, WA: 1879 – 1954) Saturday 10 November 1951 p.16 Advertising - Mr J Goodram’s corner store

Non-official post office Article from West Australian dated 23 October 1952 states – New PO: A will be opened on November 1, in Mr J Goodram’s store, West Coast Highway, Trigg.

Polling places, Article from West Australian dated 4 November 1953, Perth Road Board. Other polling places, Post Office Store, Trigg, cnr. Bennion Street and West Coast Hwy.

Doug Clegg’s Bait and Tackle Shop (1970s) Trigg Island Store.

Luna mare Patisserie / café late 1990s.

Bennion Street Café - April 2003 to 2009.

Yelo café started in 2009 and in current 2020"

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 31 July 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12138244).

At the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel meeting held 23 March 2021, it resolved as follows:-

"That the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel, pursuant to section 31 of the State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004 in respect of SAT application DR 155/2020 of 2020, resolves to:

Reconsider its decision dated 13 July 2020 and AFFIRM its decision to Refuse DAP Application reference DAP/19/01722 and accompanying plans (Attachment 1) in accordance with Clause 68 of Schedule 2 (Deemed Provisions) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, and the provisions of the City of Stirling Planning Scheme No.3, and pursuant to clause 24(1) and 26 of the Metropolitan Region Scheme, for the Mixed Use Development - Seven (7) Multiple Dwellings and One (1) Commercial Tenancy at Lot 1, House Number 331 West Coast Drive, Trigg, for the following reasons:

Reasons

1. The application does not satisfy Clause 67 (s) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Schedule 2 – Deemed Provisions) as the proposed car parking does not provide adequate vehicular parking onsite.
2. The application does not satisfy Clause 67 (t) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Schedule 2 – Deemed Provisions) as the likely traffic generated by the development will have a significant impact on the local streets surrounding the site and the traffic flow and safety.
3. The application does not satisfy Clause 67 (w) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Schedule 2 – Deemed Provisions) as the proposed development does not respond to the historical parking issues relating to the site. The onsite parking provided by the development is insufficient for customers and staff.
4. The application does not satisfy Section 2.5 Plot Ratio, and Section 3.2 and Element Objective 2.2.4 regarding overshadowing, of SPP7.3."    

REASON: The majority of the Panel were of the opinion that the proposal does not meet the planning framework, of particular concern was the lack of, and configuration of onsite parking, unsuitable layout of the loading servicing area and the design, scale and massing of the proposed building which manifests in unacceptable overshadowing. The proposal relies on the use of Bennion Street to facilitate vehicle access and manoeuvring associated with the functional use of the loading area. Accordingly, the design, location and layout of the development results in a restricted commercial loading /servicing area which is considered unacceptable, non-complaint, and a safety risk to pedestrians and other traffic uses, given the location of the site on the corner of West Coast Drive (opposite the beach) and Bennion Street both roads support significant pedestrian movements. On-site parking is insufficient in its location and configuration to accommodate the requirements of the proposed uses. The site location is not considered to warrant any reduction in onsite parking and the success of the development should not rely on street parking. The basement parking area is considered constrained with limited space resulting in difficult and unacceptable vehicle manoeuvring. The plot ratio of the proposal, in terms of design, scale and massing, is considered to impact adversely on the adjoining property to the south by way of significant and unacceptable overshadowing. This is not considered to satisfy the SPP7.3 provisions.

Further information is available on the DAP website here and on the City's news page.

At the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel meeting held 27 August 2021, it resolved as follows:-

"That the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel, pursuant to section 31 of the State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004 in respect of SAT application DR 155/2020 of 2020, resolves to:

Reconsider its decision dated 23 March 2021 and SET ASIDE the decision and substitute a new decision to APPROVE DAP Application reference DAP/19/01722 and amended plans in accordance with Clause 68 of Schedule 2 (Deemed Provisions) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 and the provisions of the City of Stirling Local Planning Scheme No. 3, and pursuant to clause 24(1) and 26 of the Metropolitan Region Scheme, to approve the Mixed Use Development - Six (6) Multiple Dwellings and One (1) Commercial Tenancy at Lot 1, House Number 331 West Coast Drive, Trigg, subject to the following conditions."

The conditions and further information is available on the DAP website here and on the City's website here.

This petition is now considered closed.

23 June 2020

Objection to Location of Laurie Strutt Reserve Community Garden

"We, the undersigned, are local residents living in close proximity to Laurie Strutt Reserve.

We wish to register our objection to the establishment of a 'community garden' in Laurie Strutt Reserve.

We support the idea of a 'community garden' per se, but definitely not in Laurie Strutt Reserve.

We are very confident there are other more suitable locations in the Coastal Ward"

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 23 June 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12105236).

The Parks and Sustainability Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 1 July 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12111229) outlining that the petition and concerns of the community will be addressed in a report to be presented to Council regarding the outcomes of the consultation of the proposed community garden.

The Community and Resources Committee considered the outcomes of the Coastal Community Garden Consultation at its meeting held 18 August 2020, and at its meeting held 25 August 2020, Council resolved (Council resolution number 0820/026) as follows:-

1. That Council DOES NOT ENDORSE the establishment of the proposed Coastal Community Garden at Laurie Strutt Reserve.
2. That the City INVESTIGATES the potential for other sites for the Coastal Community Garden within the Watermans Bay, North Beach and Trigg area and, should a suitable site be found, a further report be presented to Council.

The full report, including the outcomes of the consultation, is contained within the minutes of the meeting, and is available to view on the City's website here.

This petition is now considered closed.

23 June 2020

Request to close James Street, North Beach at the Intersection of Hope Street, North Beach

"There are many reasons why I am requesting for the end of our road to be permanently closed off. Our street is very busy and a thoroughfare for many cars. Majority of the cars that come up and down our street are driving way too fast and it is very dangerous for our children. About five years ago, my mother in law was babysitting our two young kids. Her car was parked on our verge (as we have no driveway- split block) and a car came speeding around the corner, lost control and smashed into my mother in laws car. Then they just drove off and my parents in law had to pay for the damage. There are many children that live and play along our street. I have two girls aged 6 years and 8 years. From the bottom of James Street to the intersection at George Street, there are 18 primary school aged children that live on our road. It is an accident waiting to happen. Also, a large number of young children that walk and ride to school cross at the bottom of our road where James Street turns into Hope Street. This is a very dangerous blind corner. When I walk my children to school every morning, I can hardly see down Hope Street to cross because of several large trees on the verge. Also, we have witnessed many cars come through the round about at the bottom of Malcolm/ Hope Street and speed up towards our corner crossing. Sometimes they lose control and end up on my neighbours verge, or they do burn outs and speed up our street causing havoc. Our road should be used by the people that live on it, not as a constant thoroughfare for everyone. Please accept and consider my request seriously."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 17 June 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12104593).

The Engineering Services Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 8 July 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12118095) advising that an assessment has been undertaken under the City's Traffic Management Warrants Policy.  This Policy uses a number of data sets to assess the need for traffic management on a City wide basis.  Officers assessed James Street against the Policy and the closure of James Street could not be supported at this stage.  

This petition is now considered closed.

12 May 2020

Cloth Nappy Initiative

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 6 May 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12058986).

The Parks and Sustainability Business wrote to the lead petitioner on 6 June 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12086057) outlining that the City is not currently offering financial incentives or workshops for cloth nappies. The City is, however, a member of “Switch Your Thinking,” a local government initiative that inspires sustainable action in Perth.  Through this membership, residents have access to the services of the initiative, such as online workshops. The City recently promoted an online workshop encouraging the use of cloth nappies.

This petition is now considered closed.

12 May 2020

Request to Stop 224 Cars in Stirling Backstreets

"A massive outside of business hours (incl. Saturday) childcare business is proposed on the corner of Spoonbill Road and Cedric Street, Stirling, creating at least 224 car movements per day and it does meet the R Codes. This development does not meet the following Residential Design Codes and must not be approved by Council with these exemptions as it will look like a prison on a hill but painted as a circus tent: 1. Filling the site to a depth of 0.97m, is in excess of the 0.50m allowed; 2. The retaining walls will have a maximum height of 0.97m are higher than the 0.50 m allowed. Gaudy childcare business paint schemes and commercial signage are designed to garner attention and Council must not allow this visual pollution. Spoonbill Rd and Cedric St are very busy with morning and afternoon school and work traffic. They are "rat-runs" but the developers have supported their DA by claiming that there will be no adverse effects to residents. 224 vehicle movements per day that will access a tiny carpark via Cedric Street on the round-about, will cause traffic chaos. The application plans for 13 bays which does not have enough car parks for a 0-3-year-old childcare business. The carparks will not meet the requirements of the staff let alone parents dropping off babies. This will require at least 15 min or more turn-around times. This is due to the difficulty of babies being secured in a car and then signing in and settling or collecting babies. This will not be a kiss and drive. There will be increased traffic on Cedric Street from the three other new childcare businesses being built and from the units at the shopping centre. There is a lack of parking at the Stirling Shopping Centre, so this development will only add to the traffic snarls and rat parking. There are enough sites that are zoned commercial and untenanted in the area so there is no need for business to be dumped into a long-term residential area for the commercial gain of a developer that don't even live in Stirling. Council should be supporting commercial property owners and not increasing commercial property supply by allowing quasi commercial premises in our residential zones. Stirling will get even more rat-parkers now that leave their car in the back streets after dropping off their children and to catch public transport to the city to avoid paying for parking in the city or at the train station only to return in the evening. There is no preferential treatment in this business for locals and it has been located to capture rat runners to the train station or the freeway. Stirling already has several under capacity childcare businesses in a 5km radius and Council must use their discretion and not approve any more. This extended hours childcare business doesn't have enough carparks for staff let alone parents dropping children off and the parking needs to be 30 bays not 13. They have reduced the car bays for 4 bike racks and a bus stop but no-one will take babies to childcare on a pushbike or bus, it is simply ridiculous, Council must not allow this reduction. Lack of bays will cause people to park on Sandpiper and Spoonbill Roads which will cause a standstill of cars with parking on these streets 20 meters from a very busy round-about. There are 3 bus services at peak hours on Cedric Street and the car parking, turning off and stopping will interfere with these services. The site has developed trees and the building on the site appears to destroy the established 30 year old tree cover and Council needs to stop this tree loss. Councillors must not allow this discretionary use as it is not a right as it is not being rezoned commercial and it's simply an approved use subject to Council discretion for a residential property. It must not be allowed."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 6 May 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12058987).

At the Planning and Development Committee Meeting held 16 June 2020 the Committee formed a recommendation to Council, and at its meeting held 23 June 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0620/027) as follows:-

1. That pursuant to Clause 68(2) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, the application for a Child Care Premises at Lot 7, House Number 3, Spoonbill Road, Stirling be REFUSED for the following reasons:-

a. The application does not satisfy Schedule 2, Part 9, Clause 67 (n) (t) and (y) of the Planning and Development (Local  Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 as the development will have a detrimental impact on the amenity of the locality;

b. The development does not meet aim 1.6 (a) of the City’s Local Planning Scheme No.3 as the proposal is for        commercial use within a residential area; and

c. The development does not meet Clause 4.2.12 (a) objective of the residential zone as the proposal is for a commercial use within a residential zone.

2. That a review is COMMENCED on the City's Local Planning Policy 6.4 - Child Day Care Centres.

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

This petition is now considered closed.

24 March 2020

Request for Consultation with Surrounding Residents of 269 Ewen Street, Woodlands

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

Realise that we have not been notified in writing by the City of Stirling regarding the proposed development of a 10 block accommodation development to be constructed at 269 Ewen Street, Woodlands which is against the Planning and the City’s policies and regulations. This repeated lack of communication has been raised on many occasions across the City of Stirling for many years by many residents and ratepayers and has been ignored.

We request the Council ensure that ratepayers and residents that live within at least 100 to 150 metres of all proposed development in Ewen Street, Woodlands be held over until proper consultation has taken place with the community."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 25 March 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12015684).

The Development Services Business Unit sent a letter to the lead petitioner on 1 April 2020 advising that the Development application has been withdrawal by the applicant (internal ECM Document Number 12038823).

This petition is now considered closed.

24 March 2020

Objection to the Development Application at 269 Ewen Street, Woodlands 

"We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council:-

Refuse the development as those undersigned object for the following reasons:-

1. Ratepayers who live in close proximity to this site were not informed of the development.

2. Does not meet the acceptable outcomes as outlined in Volume 2 of the State Planning Policy 7.3 with regard to many issues that affect good planning and the amenity of the existing area.

3. Setbacks too small around boundaries (pedestrian and car safety as busy road and noise).

4. Site coverage and building height (large plot ratio as 10 units are too big for the site, should be less than two storeys as previously agreed upon in public consultation years ago).

5. Overshadowing to adjacent existing residents (affecting solar panels and health and wellbeing).

6. Parking and traffic (insufficient parking now and is already dangerous with lots of accidents).

7. Landscaping and new trees life (needs to comply with State Government Tree Canopy Policy).

8. Streetscape and overall bulk and scale is not in line with character of the area, Design WA Planning Scheme, Privacy provisions or intention of Stirling City Centre Structure Plan."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 25 March 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12015698).

The Development Services Business Unit sent a letter to the lead petitioner on1 April 2020 advising that the Development application has been withdrawal by the applicant (internal ECM Document Number 12038823).

This petition is now considered closed.

24 March 2020

Objection to the Proposed Development at 331 West Coast Drive, Trigg

"We, the undersigned do respectfully request that the Council and the JDAP panel oppose the proposed development due to the following objections:-

[Proposed Development refers to 331 West Coast Drive, Trigg DA 19/2040]

• The setback from the street does not comply
• The site coverage does not comply
• The parking requirements do not comply
• Overshadow of properties does not comply
• Zero public parking does not comply
• Height of building does not comply
• The bulk and scale does not fit in the area
• No high density dwellings in the low density area of Trigg"

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 24 March 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12015725).

At the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel meeting held 23 March 2021, it resolved as follows:-

"That the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel, pursuant to section 31 of the State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004 in respect of SAT application DR 155/2020 of 2020, resolves to:

Reconsider its decision dated 13 July 2020 and AFFIRM its decision to Refuse DAP Application reference DAP/19/01722 and accompanying plans (Attachment 1) in accordance with Clause 68 of Schedule 2 (Deemed Provisions) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, and the provisions of the City of Stirling Planning Scheme No.3, and pursuant to clause 24(1) and 26 of the Metropolitan Region Scheme, for the Mixed Use Development - Seven (7) Multiple Dwellings and One (1) Commercial Tenancy at Lot 1, House Number 331 West Coast Drive, Trigg, for the following reasons:

Reasons

1. The application does not satisfy Clause 67 (s) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Schedule 2 – Deemed Provisions) as the proposed car parking does not provide adequate vehicular parking onsite.
2. The application does not satisfy Clause 67 (t) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Schedule 2 – Deemed Provisions) as the likely traffic generated by the development will have a significant impact on the local streets surrounding the site and the traffic flow and safety.
3. The application does not satisfy Clause 67 (w) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 (Schedule 2 – Deemed Provisions) as the proposed development does not respond to the historical parking issues relating to the site. The onsite parking provided by the development is insufficient for customers and staff.
4. The application does not satisfy Section 2.5 Plot Ratio, and Section 3.2 and Element Objective 2.2.4 regarding overshadowing, of SPP7.3." 

REASON: The majority of the Panel were of the opinion that the proposal does not meet the planning framework, of particular concern was the lack of, and configuration of onsite parking, unsuitable layout of the loading servicing area and the design, scale and massing of the proposed building which manifests in unacceptable overshadowing. The proposal relies on the use of Bennion Street to facilitate vehicle access and manoeuvring associated with the functional use of the loading area. Accordingly, the design, location and layout of the development results in a restricted commercial loading /servicing area which is considered unacceptable, non-complaint, and a safety risk to pedestrians and other traffic uses, given the location of the site on the corner of West Coast Drive (opposite the beach) and Bennion Street both roads support significant pedestrian movements. On-site parking is insufficient in its location and configuration to accommodate the requirements of the proposed uses. The site location is not considered to warrant any reduction in onsite parking and the success of the development should not rely on street parking. The basement parking area is considered constrained with limited space resulting in difficult and unacceptable vehicle manoeuvring. The plot ratio of the proposal, in terms of design, scale and massing, is considered to impact adversely on the adjoining property to the south by way of significant and unacceptable overshadowing. This is not considered to satisfy the SPP7.3 provisions.

Further information is available on the DAP website here and on the City's news page (click here).

At the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel meeting held 27 August 2021, it resolved as follows:-

"That the Metro Inner-North JDAP Development Assessment Panel, pursuant to section 31 of the State Administrative Tribunal Act 2004 in respect of SAT application DR 155/2020 of 2020, resolves to:

Reconsider its decision dated 23 March 2021 and SET ASIDE the decision and substitute a new decision to APPROVE DAP Application reference DAP/19/01722 and amended plans in accordance with Clause 68 of Schedule 2 (Deemed Provisions) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 and the provisions of the City of Stirling Local Planning Scheme No. 3, and pursuant to clause 24(1) and 26 of the Metropolitan Region Scheme, to approve the Mixed Use Development - Six (6) Multiple Dwellings and One (1) Commercial Tenancy at Lot 1, House Number 331 West Coast Drive, Trigg, subject to the following conditions."

The conditions and further information is available on the DAP website here and on the City's website here.

This petition is now considered closed.

24 March 2020

Froth Coffee Seeking Approval to Trade at Peasholm Dog Beach  

@I'm a local mobile Coffee Van well known and loved in Scarborough.  Froth Coffee would like to get a permit to trade everyday at Peasholm Dog Beach.  Please sign my petition to help support our community, small business owners and activate the space."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 18 March 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 12007918).

The Development Services Business Unit emailed the lead petitioner on 31 March 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 9838238) requesting that the lead petitioner complete a development application. The City will assess the application when it is received, and will be able to progress the request of the petition.

This petition is now considered closed.

25 February 2020

Opposition to Council's Decision on the Location of the Hamer Park Clubrooms

"We the undersigned residents of Second Avenue and Third Avenue between North Street and Clifton Crescent Mount Lawley do respectfully request that the Council reconsider the decision to locate the Clubrooms in Hamer Park on the North Street side of Hamer Park.

We support the recommendation made by City of Stirling staff to build the clubroom on Woodsome Street directly across from Mount Lawley Senior High School. The building would be 20m from the road and require a 12-bay car park in Hamer Park.

We support this location because the school could use the clubhouse building and extra parking during school hours. The clubs, which only operate outside school hours, would use all the parking and drop off facilities built in Woodsome Street for the school. The clubhouse would face away from the sun, have mature shade trees nearby and be 200m from the nearest residence.

We oppose the decision made by the elected members of the City of Stirling to build the clubhouse on the North Street side of Hamer Park. This location is an intrusive 75m into Hamer Park and requires a 59-bay car park to be built in Hamer Park 10m from residences.  It will be built on the root system of one of the matching pair of large lemon-scented gum trees. The building will face the sun and there are few nearby shade trees."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 27 February 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 11989076).

At the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 4 February 2020, the Committee made a recommendation to Council and at the Council meeting held 11 February 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0220/012) as follows:-

1. "That Council ENDORSES Option 'C' (as per Attachment 1) as the location for the redevelopment of the Hamer Park Clubrooms for the purpose of progressing it to design, grant application and tender.

2. That the City ADVISES the community of the endorsed location and concept design once developed.

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

Following Councils resolution to endorse Option C’ as the location of the redevelopment of Hamer Park Clubrooms, the community was advised of the endorsed location by email. The concept design was also emailed to the community and is available to view on the City website (click here).

Detailed designs of the Clubrooms are currently being finalised and are expected to be complete in July 2020.

This petition is now considered closed.

11 February 2020

Objection to the Proposed Child Care Facility on the corner of Cedric Street and Spoonbill Road, Stirling

"We, the residents of Stirling, would like to advise of our strong objection to the proposed development of a child care facility on the corner of Cedric Street and Spoonbill Road, Stirling. We believe the significant increase to traffic and congestion will have a very negative impact on Cedric Street and the greater vicinity.

We are also very concerned of the dangers and health and safety concerns it will impose not only on the residents, but also children, consumers and staff of the child care centre due to stopping and starting of cars and the backup it will cause at the intersection. There is a real possibility of increased back street parking in the nearby streets further increasing risks and negative impact on the community.

We are well aware that the age demographics of the nearby area do not warrant this facility and there are adequate vacancies in child care facilities within a close and convenient proximity to the proposed child care site.

As residents and ratepayers, we understand the need for necessary development but this is not necessary and we strongly believe it will have a negative impact on all involved.

We request thoughtful consideration by the Councillors and Planners in placing the safety of residents they represent and serve above the commercial interest of the developer. We would request further review and rejection of the proposal."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 13 February 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 11974150).

At the Planning and Development Committee Meeting held 16 June 2020 the Committee formed a recommendation to Council, and at its meeting held 23 June 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0620/027)as follows:-

1. That pursuant to Clause 68(2) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, the application for a Child Care Premises at Lot 7, House Number 3, Spoonbill Road, Stirling be REFUSED for the following reasons:-

a. The application does not satisfy Schedule 2, Part 9, Clause 67 (n) (t) and (y) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 as the development will have a detrimental impact on the amenity of the locality;

b. The development does not meet aim 1.6 (a) of the City’s Local Planning Scheme No.3 as the proposal is for commercial use within a residential area; and

c. The development does not meet Clause 4.2.12 (a) objective of the residential zone as the proposal is for a commercial use within a residential zone.

2. That a review is COMMENCED on the City’s Local Planning Policy 6.4 - Child Day Care Centres.

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

This petition is now considered closed.

11 February 2020

Request for a detailed Comparison of the Proposed Locations of the Hamer Park Clubrooms

"A decision must be made on where to build the new clubrooms in Hamer Park.

We, the undersigned, do respectfully request that the Council instruct a detailed comparison of the proposed locations for the clubrooms on the Woodsome Street and the North Street sides of Hamer Park.

Such a comparison needs to be based on all relevant and factually correct information and made public."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 12 February 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 11973166).

At the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 4 February 2020, the Committee made a recommendation to Council and at the Council meeting held 11 February 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0220/012) as follows:-

1. "That Council ENDORSES Option 'C' (as per Attachment 1) as the location for the redevelopment of the Hamer Park Clubrooms for the purpose of progressing it to design, grant application and tender.
2. That the City ADVISES the community of the endorsed location and concept design once developed."

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

Following Council’s resolution to endorse ‘Option C’ as the location of the redevelopment of the Hamer Park Clubrooms, the community was advised of the endorsed location by email.  Detailed designs of the Clubrooms are currently being finalised and are excepted to be complete in July 2020.  

This petition is now considered closed.

11 February 2020

Extend the Consultation period for Hamer Park and Inglewood Oval

"The Hamer Park and Inglewood Oval redevelopment planning process which initiated in 2006 has progressed with extensive community involvement to where in 2014 a number of options presented for community comment. Work done by external consultants identified key criteria for the redevelopment being the need to:-

• Provide updated and contemporary building facilities
• Upgrade building accessibility for people with disabilities including public toilet facilities
• Address existing noise and parking concerns at the current Hamer Park Clubrooms location
• Include sustainable initiatives and flexible options within the building design
• Maintain and improve, where  possible, spectator viewing for the reserves
• Minimise impact on existing vegetation and valued green environment of the reserves.

The decision to remove the Woodsome St location from the redevelopment options means that most of these key criteria such as noise reduction for residents, improved viewing for spectators are impact to the trees within the park are not met. The community communication of this change was flawed with a large number of residents not receiving information from the Council of this decision. The community consultation process needs to be extended to ensure affected residents within close proximity to the current club rooms can be involved with the final location decision."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 31 January 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 11972942).

At the Community and Resources Committee meeting held 4 February 2020, the Committee made a recommendation to Council and at the Council meeting held 11 February 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0220/012) as follows:-

1. "That Council ENDORSES Option 'C' (as per Attachment 1) as the location for the redevelopment of the Hamer Park Clubrooms for the purpose of progressing it to design, grant application and tender.
2. That the City ADVISES the community of the endorsed location and concept design once developed."

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

Following Council’s resolution to endorse ‘Option C’ as the location of the redevelopment of Hamer Park Clubrooms, the community was advised of the endorsed location by email. The concept design was also emailed to the community and is available to view on the City's website (click here).

Detailed designs of the Clubrooms are currently being finalised and are expected to be complete in July 2020.

This petition is now considered closed.

11 February 2020

Request for the City of Stirling to Declare a Climate Emergency

Dear Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors of the City of Stirling; I am writing to you today to implore you that a climate emergency is declared in the City of Stirling. I am writing to you today to ask that you consider the 150 million people that will die prematurely before the end of the century. I am writing to you today to ask you to consider the 100 to 200 species that have gone extinct between the time you and I woke up this morning and the time we will go to bed this evening. I am writing to you today to ask you to consider the horrible and disastrous effects the climate crisis will have on human rights. I am writing to you today to ask you to consider the trillions of dollars that climate change will cost annually by the end of
the century, such that the diseases alone released by melting ice, would cost $70 trillion, regardless of the other climate change costs. I am writing to you to consider how these and the plethora of other ramifications of climate change may affect the residents and people of the City of Stirling, such as yourself, myself, and all those around us. This is why I am calling on the City of Stirling to declare a climate emergency. Thus far, as of writing this petition the local council's of 3 million people, or 12% of the Australian population have declared a climate emergency, including the City of Sydney and Melbourne, as well as the City of Vincent, the Town of Victoria Park and the Fremantle City Council - all in our beautiful state of Western Australia. Moreover, more than 60% of Australians agree with the sentiment that Global warming is a serious and pressing problem. This petition reflects a lot of those people, though an even farther amount would agree with it, more than this petition could possibly reach. For the future of ourselves and our children, we ask you to please consider this petition and the will of the people. We have been given 11 years to drastically reduce emissions, lest our world warm to the point where humans face an existential threat. We cannot wait until the next Federal election. We need all action at all levels of government. I am calling on my local council to respect the will of the people and embrace climate action. We request that you declare a climate emergency. This would demonstrate a concrete commitment, a willingness to stand together and fight to prevent the largest threat of our times; this would also require the rapid mobilisation of equipment to tackle climate change within our local council and moreover to display to the federal government that this is a serious issue. Please, sign and share this ePetition and send a strong message, for me, for
you, for us: Save us from a climate crisis, before it's too late. Declare a climate emergency, today."

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 19 July 2019 (internal ECM Document Number 11377726).

At the Electors General Meeting held Monday 2 December 2019 a motion was carried as follows:- 

That the City of Stirling declare a Climate Emergency"

The complete minutes of Electors General Meeting are available to view on the City's website(click here).

At the Council meeting held 11 February 2020, Council considered the motion carried at the Electors General Meeting and resolved (Council Resolution Number 0220/028) as follows:-

"That Council NOTES that an Energywise City Plan Councillor Workshop will be held in February 2020, with the Plan subsequently being presented to Council in March 2020."

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

The Sustainable Energy Action Plan (Corporate) 2020-2030 is available on the City’s website within the Community and Resources Committee Agenda for its meeting to be held 3 March 2020 (click here to view the agenda). Declaring a Climate Emergency is discussed within this report (Item PS1).

At this meeting, the Committee made a recommendation to Council. At its meeting held 10 March 2020, Council endorsed the Sustainable Energy Action Plan (Corporate) 2020-2030 to be advertised for community consultation (Council Resolution Number 0320/004).

The Parks and Sustainability Business Unit sent a letter to the lead petitioner (internal ECM Document Number 12012051) to confirm that Council will continue to align City emissions reduction targets with the Paris Agreement targets which aim for zero net emissions by 2050. The City's targets to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 would put the City on track to be net zero by or before 2050.

This petition is now considered closed.

11 February 2020

Save Our Public Land from Investors

Save our public land, lot 223 and 223A, on the corner of Main and Hutton Streets, Osborne Park, from investors and developers, and create a Town Square (Piazza) for our community. After surveys and public consultation it was in favour that a large open public place was to be created where people can come together, filled with trees, bench seats, water fountains and local art. Where we can meet and greet, where we can take a stroll and just be, where our seniors, elders, teens and children can enjoy interacting, where we can hold events and festivals, where local artists can create pieces that reflect the market garden and multicultural history and culture of Osborne Park and surrounding suburbs. Piazzas encourage people to venture out and escape the loneliness they may feel staying home. They are an essential part of our wellbeing and unite our communities. Some people can't afford to eat out but a piazza encourages social interaction without the cost and builds a healthier and less isolated community. It doesn't have to be full of people every day, all day. It just has to be a piece of the community we can keep as ours and can call ours. We need to prioritise people and their wellbeing, not put profit over the people. This land is the jewel in the crown for our people. It unites the North and South of Main Street. It is what every other precinct dreams of creating but lack space to create it. It is the heart of our Town Centre, and we want it to become the heartbeat that will bring our community back to life. Please help us save our land from the big investors.

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 7 January 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 11972477).

The City Planning Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 14 February 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 9794905) to advise the Main Street Urban Design Strategy would be presented to the 18 February 2020 Planning and Development Committee meeting, which would address their petition, and that the Committee would form a recommendation to Council.

At its meeting held 25 February 2020, Council considered the outcomes of advertising and resolved as follows:-

"That Council ENDORSES the modified Main Street Urban Design Strategy, as shown in Attachment 6, and the associated Transport Plan."

The City Planning Business Unit wrote to the lead petitioner on 11 March 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 9865954) to advise of Council's resolution.

This petition is now considered closed.

11 February 2020

Prevent 224 Extra Cars on Stirling Backstreets, Along Spoonbill Road and Cedric Street

A huge commercial childcare business with extended operating hours is to be imposed on Spoonbill Road & Cedric Street, Stirling residents with at least 224 car movements per day so act now before it's too late please! A massive extended hours childcare centre that is being proposed to be built on the corner of Spoonbill Road and Cedric Street, Stirling. Spoonbill Road and Cedric Street are extremely busy in the mornings and afternoons with school and work traffic and also suffers from 'rat-run' problems of people cutting through the backstreets to avoid freeway congestion. The Developers have supported their application, saying that there will be no adverse affects on local residents even though the 224 vehicle movements will access through Spoonbill Road which, when you have cars parked on one side it, becomes a one lane road. Cars will be snaking from the east and north all the way through Stirling to access this massive centre in the backstreets of Stirling. The application allows for 13 bays which probably will not even cater for the centre employees let alone the parents of the 50 children dropping off each day. Putting an estimated total of over 224 car movements in and out each day (as noted in the Traffic Report prepared for the City) trying to park, drop off and pick up children on this corner location will be a disaster, given there is such a large traffic flow and a roundabout with no ability to park on the corner. This corner is already too busy from the freeway 'rat-runners'! There will also be the increased traffic on Cedric Street from the Unit Development and lack of parking issues at the Stirling Shopping Centre. This proposed development will only add to the traffic snarls in our local area. There are plenty of sites available that are already zoned commercial, like the now 10-year empty Stirling deli site on Odin Road or the Balcatta Growers Market, which already have the size and zoning and have been well established in the area and not just dumped into a long-term residential area for the commercial gain of a couple of out of the area business suits. We will also get 'rat-parkers' that leave their car in the back streets, after dropping off their children, to catch public transport to avoid paying for parking in the City or at the train station only to return in the evening. Don't be fooled into thinking this is for our local area as there is no preferential treatment in these centres for locals as it's been strategically located here to capture people coming in further from the north or east to the train station or the freeway and it will fill our local streets up with 224 extra vehicle movements per day in an area already full of rat runners avoiding the freeway as they traipse through at all hours disturbing our area. The problem is that this extended hours daycare currently does not have enough carparks for employees or parents dropping children off. We request that at least 24 bays be provided, rather than 12. The access into a suburban side street, like Spoonbill Road, will cause a logjam of cars with people parking on the street 20m from a very busy round-about. We encourage local residents to immediately contact the City of Stirling as currently the response period is still open as the developer has outstanding information to provide and so time is of the essence.

Governance sent an acknowledgement email to the lead petitioner on 5 February 2020 (internal ECM Document Number 11972544).

At the Planning and Development Committee Meeting held 16 June 2020 the Committee formed a recommendation to Council, and at its meeting held 23 June 2020, Council resolved (Council Resolution Number 0620/027) as follows:-

1.     That pursuant to Clause 68(2) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, the application for a Child Care Premises at Lot 7, House Number 3, Spoonbill Road, Stirling be REFUSED for the following reasons:-

a.     The application does not satisfy Schedule 2, Part 9, Clause 67 (n) (t) and (y) of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015 as the development will have a detrimental impact on the amenity of the locality;

b.     The development does not meet aim 1.6 (a) of the City's Local Planning Scheme No.3 as the proposal is for commercial use within a residential area; and

c.     The development does not meet Clause 4.2.12 (a) objective of the residential zone as the proposal is for a commercial use within a residential zone.

2.     That a review is COMMENCED on the City's Local Planning Policy 6.4 - Child Day Care Centres.

The full report within the Council Minutes can be viewed on the City's website (click here).

This petition is now considered closed.