7 February 2012 - City of Monash

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Council Decisions Council decisions at its meeting on 31 January 2012 COMMUNITY SERVICES » Council agreed to make a submission to the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation objecting to L’Unico Pty Ltd’s application to increase the number of electronic gaming machines (EGM) from 28 to 35 at L’Unico’s in Clayton Road, Clayton. CORPORATE PLANNING AND FINANCE » Council noted the Financial Reports for the period ending 31 December 2011. » Council, in relation to the 2011/2012 Capital Works Program noted budget, 2010/2011 carry forward adjustments and program progress to 31 December 2011. It also noted the intention to carry forward funding for those 2011/2012 projects not completed which require carry forward funding into 2012/2013 and approved the commencement of new projects, projects requiring extra funding and other funding transfers. CITY DEVELOPMENT » Council requested the Minister for Planning to appoint a Panel to consider amendment C93 to the Monash Planning Scheme in relation to the Oakleigh Major Activity Centre. » Council issued a Notice of Decision to grant a permit for the development of a five storey building containing seven offices, one retail premise and 87 residential apartments at 99-121 Carinish Road, Clayton. » Council granted a planning permit for an extension to the existing Monash Enterprise Centre and the development of a new building to the west at 5A Harnett Close, Mulgrave. » Council issued a Notice of Decision to grant a permit for the development of a double storey apartment building containing nine dwellings at 2029 Dandenong Road, Clayton. » Council granted a planning permit for the development of two buildings for use as a a data centre at 1816-1832 Dandenong Road, Clayton. » Council agreed to grant an extension of time for the permit to construct one double storey and one single storey dwelling at 36 Halliday Street, Mount Waverley. » Council noted the report containing the Town Planning Schedules. » Council adopted the consolidated Footpath Trading and Access Policy and decided to implement the policy, except the provisions for Glen Waverley and Oakleigh already in place, from 1 July 2012. Council also agreed to advise submitters, trader groups and relevant traders of the policy implementation. » Council decided to advertise its intention to discontinue and sell the road abutting 607-615 Neerim Road and 1A Paddington Road Hughesdale, and in the event of no submissions being received, authorised the CEO to enter into negotiations to sell the land. » Council accepted the tender of Parkinson Group (Aust) Pty Ltd to undertake the reconstruction of Caloola Avenue, Oakleigh between Warrigal Road and Drummond Street for $376,809.10, including GST. » Council accepted the tender of Contek Constructions Pty Ltd to undertake the road refurbishment of Euneva Ave, Glen Waverley for $238,298.44, including GST. » Council accepted the tender of CDN Constructors Pty Ltd to undertake the reconstruction of Kanooka Grove, Clayton between Carinish Road and Fregon Reserve for $1,385,173.35, including GST. » Council accepted the tender of Tenix Solutions Pty Ltd for the provision of Traffic and Parking Services for $1,727,374 including GST, per year for three years, with an option for a further two years. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT » Council noted the Assembly of Council records. » Council noted the Quarterly Website Report, which highlighted visits to the site increased one per cent over the same period a year ago. NOTICES OF MOTION » Council approved the application for funding from the 2011/2012 Discretionary Fund from Kariatides Oakleigh Greek Women’s Group ($211.20). » Council endorsed the proposal for the introduction of the Monash Cultural Diversity Awards. WORKING ON A PATH Every year, Council maintains, upgrades and inspects more than 190,000 square metres of footpaths across Monash. During the coming months, works will take place on footpaths on the following areas: February » Princes Hwy, Blackburn, Wellington and Springvale Roads » Springvale, Wellington, Police Roads and Wanda Street » Warrigal, Highbury, Huntingdale and High Street Roads » Huntingdale, Highbury, Stephensons and High Street Roads March » Stephensons, Waverley, Blackburn and High Street Roads » Poath, North, Warrigal and Dandenong Roads » Wanda Street, Wellington, Jacksons and Police Roads » Dandenong Creek, Wellington, Jacksons and Police Roads Rate Payment Reminder Payment of Rates In Full - Due 15 February Payment of Third Instalment - Due 28 February Ratepayers are reminded that the due date for the payment of rates in full for 2011/2012 is Wednesday 15 February 2012 (excluding those already paying by instalments). monash bulletin page 2 Next Meeting of Council The next Meeting of Council will begin at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 28 February at the Council Chamber of the Monash Civic Centre, 293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley. The public is welcome. Enquiries: 9518 3696. Council papers are available for inspection at Council’s five branch libraries and www.monash.vic.gov.au/ council/meetings.htm For those ratepayers who have elected and qualified to pay their 2011/12 rates by four (4) instalments, we remind you that the due date for the Third Instalment payment of Rates is Tuesday 28 February 2012. Please ensure that your rates payments are received by these dates, as interest at the rate of 10.50% per annum may be charged on any outstanding balance after these dates in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989. Rates can be paid via Australia Post, Bpay, www.monash.vic.gov.au, at Council Service Centres or by mail. Please refer to the back of your rate notice for details. |m|
MAKING A CLEANER AND GREENER MONASH Clean Up Australia Day is here again so grab your family and friends, pop on your gloves and help Clean Up Monash. For the seventh year running, Monash residents will trek to local parks and waterways to help remove litter from the streets in March. Monash Mayor Stefanie Perri said Clean Up Australia Day provided a great opportunity for residents to get out and make a difference. “The City of Monash has some of the most pristine natural areas and we want to keep them that way,” Cr Perri said. Clean Up Australia Chairman Ian Kiernan AO said all Australians should pull together and do their bit to keep our land healthy. “Clean Up Australia Day is a simple way you can help collect rubbish and conserve our greatest resource – Australia,” Mr Kiernan said. There are currently four registered sites in Monash that you can join on 4 March: » Bogong Reserve, Bogong Avenue, Glen Waverley. Meet at the Men’s Shed 9.30am-11am » Scotchmans Creek, Regent Street, Mount Waverley. Meet at Scotchmans Creek Playground 9am-12pm » Central Reserve, Cnr Springvale and Waverley Roads, Glen Waverley. Meet at Central Reserve 10am-1pm » Napier Park, 1000 High Street Road, Glen Waverley. Meet at the Scout Hall from 10.30am-11.30am » Corner of Stanley Ave and Scotchmans Creek Bridge from 9am-12pm. Registrations are still open if you want to start your own site or join another. Clean Up Australia Day will be held on Sunday, 4 March. To nominate an area for cleaning or to register for a current area, call 1800 282 329 or visit www.monash.vic.gov.au or www.cleanup.org.au. |m| ON THE RIGHT FOOTPATHS Monash City Council has adopted the last part of its Footpath Trading and Access Policy, ensuring our busy footpaths are accessible for all. Council has agreed to introduce the policy into the Mount Waverley, Pinewood, Clayton and other activity and neighbourhood centres, following several months of consultation in 2011. Council also agreed to minor changes to the previously adopted policy to better suit site conditions in Glen Waverley and Oakleigh. Monash Mayor Stefanie Perri said the adopted policy would give traders, shoppers and visitors to Monash’s trading precincts a fair go on the footpaths. “Not only do these changes ensure that we make our busy shopping precincts accessible to all, but it also brings our footpaths into line with most other municipalities in Melbourne – making it easier for those who are vision impaired or have a disability,” Cr Perri said. The introduction of this policy follows the successful introduction of a Footpath Trading & Access Policy in Glen Waverley and Oakleigh, ensuring footpath trading is bought into line with accessibility and disability legislation. Minor adjustments to the policy in these areas have also been made, which include reducing the size of the kerb zone and increasing the size of the pedestrian zone and trading zone in some cases. In recent years, local governments across Australia have been rolling out new footpath trading regulations due to legal obligations to comply with legislation in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and Equal Opportunity Act 1985. The adopted policy will come into effect on 1 July this year in areas other than Glen Waverley and Oakleigh. The Footpath Trading and Access Policy can be viewed online at www.monash.vic.gov.au. |m| Thousands of people, young and old, will join Monash’s Clean Up Australia Day activities. IT’S EASY BEING GREEN Get ready to turn your street green. Monash City Council will soon be taking part in the ‘Sustainability Street’ initiative, an environmentally conscious community project focusing on community involvement and action, as part of Council’s Environmental Sustainability Road Map. ‘Sustainability Street’ is designed to educate and engage community members in sustainable living practices and initiatives, as well as improving connections with neighbours. Council will hold a number of information sessions across the municipality ahead of our March information launch. Dates, times and locations will be published in next month’s Bulletin. For more information visit www.monash.vic.gov.au or www.sustainabilitystreet.org.au. |m| page 3 monash bulletin
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