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WK CTE MINS 13 AUGUST 2007

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WORKS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

13 AUGUST 2007

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WK205/07 DECLARATION OF OPENING 1

WK206/07 APOLOGIES 1

WK207/07 MEMBERS ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE 1

WK208/07 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 2

WK209/07 DISCLOSURE OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS 2

WK210/07 REPLACEMENT / PROTECTION OF STREET TREES - ABERDEEN STREET, NORTHBRIDGE 2

WK211/07 WEST PERTH VERGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAMME 5

WK212/07 OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE OF VERGE AND MEDIAN AREAS THOMAS STREET, WEST PERTH 7

WK213/07 PROPOSED AVIATION MEMORIAL - LANGLEY PARK 9

WK214/07 NORTHBRIDGE PIAZZA - PROGRESS REPORT 12

WK215/07 FORREST PLACE BRIDGE REMOVAL - UPDATE 15

WK216/07 LOT 61B LAKE STREET, NORTHBRIDGE - INFORMATION MEMORANDUM 18

WK217/07 GENERAL BUSINESS 21

WK218/07 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING 22

WK219/07 CLOSE OF MEETING 22


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Minutes of the meeting of the City of Perth Works and Urban Development Committee held in Committee Room 1, Ninth Floor, Council House, 27 St George’s Terrace, Perth on Monday, 13 August 2007.

MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

The Lord Mayor - Presiding Member Cr McEvoy - Arrived at 4.02pm Cr Scaffidi

OFFICERS

Mr Edwards - Chief Executive Officer Mr Monks - Director Planning and Development Mr Forster - Director Business Units Mr Cross - Acting Director Service Units Mr Kingdom - Manager Urban Development Mr Hutchings - Manager Property Management Mr Sillence - Administrative Services Team Leader Ms Hilton - Administrative Services Officer GUESTS Mr Bollig - Bollig Design Group

WK205/07 DECLARATION OF OPENING The Presiding Member declared the meeting open at 4.00pm.

WK206/07 APOLOGIES Nil

WK207/07 MEMBERS ON LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Nil Cr McEvoy entered the meeting at 4.02pm.


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WK208/07 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Moved by Cr Scaffidi, seconded by the Lord Mayor That the minutes of the meeting of the Works and Urban Development Committee held on 23 July 2007 be confirmed as a true and correct record. The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows:- For: The Lord Mayor, Crs McEvoy and Scaffidi Against: Nil

WK209/07 DISCLOSURE OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS Nil Moved to Item WK214/07.

WK210/07 REPLACEMENT / PROTECTION OF STREET TREES - ABERDEEN STREET, NORTHBRIDGE

BACKGROUND:

FILE REFERENCE: P1009965-6 REPORTING OFFICER: Doug Forster RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: Doug Forster, Director Business Units DATE: 29 May 2007 MAP / SCHEDULE: Schedule 1 – Photograph of Tree Guard Aberdeen Street landscaping between William and Parker Streets is the subject of ongoing vandalism. Young trees in particular are frequently being broken and need replacement.


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LEGISLATION / STRATEGIC PLAN / POLICY:

Legislation Local Government Act 1995 Strategic Plan Key Result Area: Attractive and Functional City Strategy: Outdoor City Strategy Policy Policy No and Name: 20.8 - Street Trees - Planting, Pruning and Removal

DETAILS:

The street landscaping in the area over the Graham Farmer Freeway Tunnel was constructed by the East Perth Redevelopment Authority (EPRA) and progressively given to the City over the period 2001 - 2004. EPRA believed that the City was not maintaining the landscape to a standard commensurate with their expectations and as a consequence took over maintenance in 2005. Maintenance of sections have been resumed by the City since including Aberdeen Street in the past week. In Aberdeen Street in particular vandalism is rife. Young saplings are constantly broken off or vandalised such that they have to be replaced. There are two options for consideration:- 1. Planting of Mature Trees

Advanced trees are becoming more and more difficult to source. The sub-division of land activity throughout metropolitan Perth has meant that established trees are limited in availability from Western Australian nursery outlets, unless ordered a considerable time in advance. EPRA has had difficulties sourcing suitable trees as has the City’s tree planting contractor.

2. Tree Guards Fitting tree guards to those trees in Aberdeen Street between William and Parker Streets is proposed as a trial. While several of the trees are mature and can stand some abuse it is proposed to provide guards for the full section for consistency of streetscape appearance. Once the trees have matured in three or four years time, the guards will be removed. A photograph of the tree guard proposed is attached to the report. The construction is a standard City of Perth design and several are in place in Lake Street just north of Francis Street. The guards would be a powder-coated paint in the precinct colour.


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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

Monies are available in the Parks and Landscape Services Operating Account and it is proposed that the fabrication and installation of tree guards be funded accordingly, should the Works and Urban Development Committee agree. The cost is approximately $25,000 for 58 units which can be accommodated from the above Operating Account. Alternatively, further investigation into larger (500 litre) trees will be pursued albeit enquiries to date have met with limited success. EPRA have been planting (100 - 200 litre) varieties to fit within the available space within the road reserve. Further information on the costs of the large trees and availability will be provided at the meeting.

COMMENTS:

Due to the fact that advanced trees are very difficult to source the alternative installation of tree guards will provide at least some measure of protection for young saplings until they reach maturity. It was therefore recommended that the Works and Urban Development Committee provides direction as to the preferred replacement or protection method for street trees in selected locations in Aberdeen Street, Northbridge. Moved by Cr Scaffidi, seconded by Cr McEvoy That the Works and Urban Development Committee supports the installation of tree guards on Aberdeen Street, between William and Parker Streets on a trial basis. The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows:- For: The Lord Mayor, Crs McEvoy and Scaffidi Against: Nil


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WK211/07 WEST PERTH VERGE REPLACEMENT PROGRAMME

BACKGROUND:

FILE REFERENCE: P1022234 REPORTING OFFICER: Doug Forster RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: Doug Forster, Director Business Units DATE: 31 July 2007 MAP / SCHEDULE: Schedule 2 – Map of Proposed Verge Replacements This report provides information on the works required to upgrade identified verges in the Ord Street Precinct, West Perth.


Legislation Local Government Act 1995 Strategic Plan Key Result Area: Attractive and Functional City Strategy: Outdoor City Strategy Policy Policy No and Name: 20.3 - Footpaths - Upgrading of

1995 West Perth Road Reserve Study

DETAILS:

An amount of $100,000 has been included in the 2007/08 Operating budget for the upgrade of approximately 34 property verges or parts thereof that do not comply with the West Perth Road Reserve Study objectives. In the main, the areas have full or part paving from the property boundary to the back of the kerb. The proposed works will include notification of the property owners of the impending changes, the installation of irrigation where required, and the undertaking of the physical works including elements of footpath and roll-on turf. It is proposed that the upgrades be completed by mid November 2007 prior to the warmer summer weather. Should this progress not be achieved due to materials availability or other cause, the remainder of the works will be completed after the summer period to allow maximum opportunity for turf growth.


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An amount of $100,000 is included in the Parks and Landscape Services Operating budget for 2007/08.

COMMENTS:

The completion of the above programme will result in all verges within the Ord Street Precinct complying with the objectives of the 1995 West Perth Road Reserve Study. It was therefore recommended that the information relating the West Perth Verge replacement Programme, as detailed in the report dated 31 July 2007, be received. Moved by Cr Scaffidi, seconded by the Lord Mayor That:- 1. the information relating to the West Perth Verge Replacement

Programme, as detailed in the report dated 31 July 2007, be received; 2. verbal updates be provided to each meeting of the Works and Urban

Development Committee on the progress of the verge replacement programme.

The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows:- For: The Lord Mayor, Crs McEvoy and Scaffidi Against: Nil Moved to Item WK213/07.


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WK212/07 OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE OF VERGE AND MEDIAN AREAS THOMAS STREET, WEST PERTH

BACKGROUND:

FILE REFERENCE: P1000373-2 REPORTING OFFICER: Doug Forster RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: Doug Forster, Director Business Units DATE: 31 July 2007 MAP / SCHEDULE: N/A At its meeting held on 23 July 2007 the Works and Urban Development Committee requested a report on the property ownership and maintenance responsibilities in Thomas Street, West Perth from Kings Park Road to Monash Avenue and Winthrop Avenue from Monash Avenue to Mounts Bay Road. The report provides the information requested.


Legislation Local Government Act 1995 Strategic Plan Key Result Area: Attractive and Functional City Strategy: Outdoor City Strategy

DETAILS:

Due to the scale of the aerial photography necessary to cover the area being considered and to show appropriate detail, the information will be displayed at the Committee meeting. The original road configuration of Thomas Street and Winthrop Avenue was a two-way carriageway abutting the Subiaco boundary. A second carriageway was required and subsequently a new southbound road was constructed over what was portion of Kings Park. Remnant vegetation in the existing median was originally part of the park. The boundary between the City of Perth and the City of Subiaco from Kings Park Road to Mounts Bay Road is generally contained within the median but meanders in alignment.


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The City of Perth maintains the central median in Thomas Street and Winthrop Avenue between Kings Park Road and Poole Avenue. Maintenance work includes slashing of native grass and pruning of trees as needed. The University of Western Australia (UWA) maintains the median and verges from Poole Avenue to Mounts Bay Road. An arrangement exists whereby the City mows several areas of land abutting Kings Park including a two-metre verge strip on the park side. The Kings Park Botanic Gardens Authority (KPBGA) undertakes work in other locations around the park boundary for the City. Tree management is the responsibility of the KPBGA. No capital funding has been allocated in the forward programmes for improvements as there are studies being undertaken which will impact on the future use and design of Thomas Street, including the bus master-plan and the light-rail concept.


There are no immediate financial impacts arising from this report. It was therefore recommended that the information relating to the ownership and maintenance of verge and median areas in Thomas Street, West Perth, as detailed in the report dated 31 July 2007, be received. Moved by the Lord Mayor, seconded by Cr McEvoy That:- 1. the information relating to the ownership and maintenance of verge

and median areas in Thomas Street, West Perth, as detailed in the report dated 31 July 2007, be received;

2. the Lord Mayor meet with the Mayor of the City of Subiaco to discuss

the rationalisation of the boundary along Thomas Street so that the median is within the boundary of the City of Perth district;

3. the administration be directed to investigate the development and

implementation of a landscape management plan for the Thomas Street median.

The motion was put and carried


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The votes were recorded as follows:- For: The Lord Mayor and Cr McEvoy Against: Nil Moved to Item WK217/07.

WK213/07 PROPOSED AVIATION MEMORIAL - LANGLEY PARK

BACKGROUND:

FILE REFERENCE: P1012537-2 REPORTING OFFICER: Robert Munro RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: Peter Monks, Director Planning and Development DATE: 30 July 2007 MAP / SCHEDULE: Schedule 3 - Location on Langley Park

Schedule 4 - Sketch of Memorial Perspective Schedule 5 - Sketch of Windsock Detail

At its meeting held on 11 April 2007, the Works and Urban Development Committee considered the request from the Rotary Club of Perth Western Australia (Inc). to support the construction on Langley Park of a memorial to commemorate the contribution that aviation has played in the development of Perth and Western Australia. The following resolution was adopted at that meeting:- That the Works and Urban Development Committee:- 1. does not support the proposal as submitted by the Rotary Club of Perth, as

detailed in the report of 30 March 2007; 2. supports the installation of a single plaque, replacing that currently fixed to the

old Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (MWS&SB) pumping station on Langley Park, recognising the park as an important part of Western Australian aviation history;

3. requests a further report being presented to the Committee regarding the

detailed design of the plaque in part 2 above.


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Strategic Plan Key Result Area: Attractive and Functional City. Strategy: Outdoor City Strategy. Policy Policy No and Name: 1.6 - Memorials, Monuments and Plaques.

DETAILS:

The Rotary Club have submitted a modified proposal of the memorial to be located on Langley Park as shown in Schedule 3. Sketches of the proposed memorial are presented in Schedules 4 and 5. The memorial would incorporate a windsock pole that would stand approximately 6.0 metres tall, from the top of which would be suspended a wind direction indicator sleeve approximately 3.65 metres in length. Surrounding the windsock pole would be an identifying circle in the form of either a low concrete or sandstone wall, or a series of ten sandstone markers. The wall or the markers would be approximately 0.5 metres high and the circle would be 15 metres in diameter. The surface of the circle would be of sandstone into which would be set the words: MEMORIAL TO WESTERN AUSTRALIAN AVIATION. It is intended that the windsock would be up-lit by either four tungsten filament lights or eight Para floods paired on the four separate arms of the sandstone wall. Ten bronze plaques would be either set into the top of the sandstone markers or distributed around the circular wall. The plaques would feature raised lettering detailing a specific aviation activity, for example - First Commercial Airline service in Australia. The topic headings for the plaques suggested by the Civil Aviation Historical Society are: • Early Aviation. • Commercial Aviation is Born. • Early Interstate flights 1930 – 1940 (Aircraft / Forrest / Beacons). • Airfield Development (Langley, Maylands, Guildford, Pearce, Jandakot). • International Service (Double Sunrise, South Africa). • Intrastate Airlines and Commuters. • Interstate Airlines (ANA, TAA, Ansett). • Training (Royal Aero Club, China Southern, Singapore Airlines). • General Aviation (Fire-fighting, Agricultural, Survey, etc). • Medical. • Wartime Aviation (Raids, EFTS, Curtailment of Civil Operations).


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• Aircraft Development. It is the Rotary Club’s intention to provide details of the full text to be placed on each of the plaques along with detailed drawings of the memorial structure once approval in principle has been given to their proposal.


There are no financial implications related to this report.

COMMENTS:

The erection of a memorial at Langley Park is proposed by the Rotary Club of Perth Western Australia Inc. to commemorate the important contribution that aviation has played in the development of Perth and the State of Western Australia. The proposal is supported by the Civil Aviation Historical Society of Western Australia (Inc). It was therefore recommended that:- 1. the Works and Urban Development Committee advises whether it supports the

revised proposal by the Rotary Club of Perth to construct a memorial on Langley Park in the location shown in Schedule 3;

2. should the proposal in part 1 above be supported the content of the text to be

placed on the 10 bronze plaques is to relate specifically to aviation activity on Langley Park, and be approved by the Council.

Moved by Cr Scaffidi, seconded by Cr McEvoy That:- 1. the Works and Urban Development Committee is not opposed to the

proposal from the Rotary Club of Perth to construct a memorial on Langley Park in the location shown in Schedule 3 subject to the memorial only relating to the use of Langley Park as an airstrip;

2. the administration further discuss with the applicant in part 1 above the construction of the memorial and its on-going maintenance.

The motion was put and carried


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The votes were recorded as follows:- For: The Lord Mayor, Crs McEvoy and Scaffidi Against: Nil Moved to Item WK215/07.

WK214/07 NORTHBRIDGE PIAZZA - PROGRESS REPORT

BACKGROUND:

FILE REFERENCE: P1020971 REPORTING OFFICER: Edward Andre RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: Peter Monks, Director Planning and Development DATE: 6 August 2007 MAP / SCHEDULE: N/A At its meeting held on 5 June 2007 the Council resolved to:- 1. supports the Northbridge Piazza landscape concept design, dated May 2007,

as a basis for further detailed design to take place on the following elements:-

1.1 the LED event screen, at a size to be determined;

1.2 landscape treatment to extend beyond the boundaries of the site and across the road to create a urban piazza (rather than a pocket park surrounded by roads);

1.3 the proposed building to incorporate a commercial tenancy, office

space/conference room, storage facility, change room and toilets and a laneway at the rear of the existing restaurant;

1.4 the Western Power sub-station being relocated to the north-west corner

of the land to be sold; 1.5 the ‘green wall’ and integrated water feature will be a free-standing

element along the eastern boundary; 1.6 an underground water connection being provided at the corner of James

and Lake Streets to allow a water feature to be installed at a later stage as determined by the Works and Urban Development Committee;


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1.7 the roundabout at the intersection of James Street and Lake Street remains;

1.8 a retractable shade device to be provided over an informal stage in the

north-east corner of the Piazza; 1.9 vehicles will be contained within a designated 'road space' by the use of

trees, bollards, and other appropriate streetscape elements; 2. notes that each of the elements in part 1 above are being developed at a

detailed stage under the direction of the Works and Urban Development Committee;

3. notes that the progress of the land development on the northern part of the site

can now be progressed, subject to Council approval of part 1 above; 4. directs the administration to arrange a presentation of the new concept plan to

the Northbridge Business Improvement Group (BigN) and then provide feedback to the Works and Urban Development Committee;

5. requests that the Works and Urban Development Committee updates the

Council on the progressive detailed design of the Piazza on or before the Council meeting to be held on 28 August 2007.


Strategic Plan Key Result Area: Attractive and Functional City. Strategy: Outdoor City Strategy.

DETAILS:

The following aspects of the approved concept plan are being progressed as priorities as they affect the critical timing of the overall project:- Item Priority Comment Community Building 1 Tenders have been called for consultants to

develop the approved concept plan, lodging a planning application, and preparing detailed plans and documentation. The timeline for this component affects most other aspects of the project. The Council has approved the appointment of Bollig Design Group, as architects to progress the construction of this building at its meeting held on 7 August 2007.


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Item Priority Comment Commercial Building 1 A separate written report will be presented to the

next meeting of the Works and Urban Development Committee, providing an update on the Expression of Interest for the selling of the land for the commercial site.

LED Screen 2 Expressions of Interest (EOI) were called on 11 July 2007 for the supply and installation of the screen. This will enable the City to further refine the technical brief, including the size of screen, and then invite tenders from short-listed companies. It is noted that the various issues surrounding the on-going management of the screen, including content and resource management will be looked at in detail as a separate report and project to the purchase and installation of the screen.

Lighting design 2 Quotes have now been completed for the appointment of a Lighting and Electrical Services consultant to work with the design team.

Green wall and water feature

2 The green wall and water feature are connected to the community building and therefore it is logical to include this component with the design development of the building.

Future interactive water feature

3 Provision will be made for a future interactive water feature in the paving, corner of Lake and James Streets.

Paving design 3 In-house design development has commenced on the landscape design for the Piazza.

Public artwork / interpretation

3 No work has commenced yet on providing any public art or interpretation of Northbridge into the project. This issue has been raised by the BigN.


There are no financial implications related to this report. However, there will be costs of $9,000 to complete the scope of works associated with the appointment of consultants to provide lighting engineering and design services for the Northbridge Piazza, and $162,200 associated with the appointment of architectural consultants to provide professional services associated with the community building.


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COMMENTS:

It is noted that the timelines for delivering the whole project are largely dependant upon the construction timeframes for the two buildings. These are likely to take approximately 18-24 months from now, to complete. Some landscaping works can be undertaken in parallel with the building construction; however, a significant amount of the Piazza will by necessity become a temporary building site. It is noted that a meeting with the BigN which was held in July 2007 to present the approved concept and discuss details was supportive of the Council’s concept plan for the Northbridge Piazza Moved by the Lord Mayor, seconded by Cr McEvoy That the report dated 6 August 2007, regarding the progress on various items in relation to the Northbridge Piazza, be received. The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows:- For: The Lord Mayor, Crs McEvoy and Scaffidi Against: Nil Moved to Item WK210/07.

WK215/07 FORREST PLACE BRIDGE REMOVAL - UPDATE

BACKGROUND:

FILE REFERENCE: P1008258-5 REPORTING OFFICER: Edward Andre RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: Peter Monks, Director Planning and Development DATE: 30 July 2007 MAP / SCHEDULE: N/A At its meeting held on 26 June 2007 the Council accepted the tender from Murphy’s Demolition Pty Ltd for the demolition of the overhead walkway subject to all the necessary approvals being obtained.


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Legislation Forrest Place and City Station Development Plan Act 1985

Strategic Plan Key Result Area: Liveable City Strategy: Movement and Access Strategy

DETAILS:

Planning Approval The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has now issued its Development Approval subject to various conditions. A response to these conditions was submitted to the WAPC on 2 August 2007. The conditions addressed by the architects are wide ranging and relate to various matters which have now been addressed. The letter to the WAPC covers the following matters: • Completion of the Wellington Street works prior to works commencing on the

demolition of the Forrest Place pedestrian overpass. • The compatible use of design, finish and materials with Albert Facey House

used to reinstate the external facades of Albert Facey House and Forrest Chase.

• The size of the disabled car bay to be designed to comply with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2890.1/2004.

• Arrangements being made for the provision of security gates for Albert Facey House and locating three security gates as part of the demolition work pertaining to restricting access to Albert Facey House.

• Signs advertising the scope of works including closure of the short term carpark, taxi drop off area, and public toilets amongst others associated with the demolition project.

• The need to ensure that upon removal of the pedestrian overpass and associated works that Albert Facey House will be in compliance with the fire escape requirements.

• The submission of a demolition management plan to the satisfaction of the WAPC.

Public consultation The following actions have been initiated to inform the broader community of the project: • A letter has been sent to surrounding retailers and businesses advising them of

the scope of works and potential start date relating to the demolition of the pedestrian overpass.

• Signs advertising the scope of works associated with the demolition project including proposed locations are now in place.

• A briefing to Central Business District Retail Marketing Group occurred on 7 August 2007.


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• An article about this project will be included in the next issue of Merchant Matters.

• A briefing note about this project has also been included in the Autumn/Winter 2007 issue of the Forrest Chase newsletter prepared by ISPT.

Declassification of ‘A’ Class Reserves The remaining issue to be resolved now prior to demolition commencing, is the declassification of the “A’ Class Reserves. The City of Perth has been advised that this will be placed before Parliament on 16 August 2007 for final determination.


ACCOUNT NO: GL 132381 BUDGET ITEM: Transport – Streets, Road, Bridges, Depots – Albert

Facey Bridge BUDGET PAGE NUMBER: 13 BUDGETED AMOUNT: $440,000 STATE GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION:

$350,000 contribution from Western Australian Planning Commission

TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $790,000 AMOUNT SPENT TO DATE: $786,982 (Funds committed to demolition tender) BALANCE: $ 3,018 All figures quoted in this report are exclusive of GST.

COMMENTS:

All matters concerning or inhibiting the demolition of the bridge have been resolved except for the declassification of the ‘A’ Class Reserves. With anticipation that this is resolved by Parliament on 16 August 2007, the approved demolition contractor has been given notice to prepare for works from the 17 August 2007. Moved by Cr McEvoy, seconded by Cr Scaffidi That the report dated 30 July 2007 regarding the progress made in relation to the demolition of the overhead pedestrian bridge between Albert Facey House and Forrest Chase, be received. The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows:- For: The Lord Mayor, Crs McEvoy and Scaffidi Against: Nil


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WK216/07 LOT 61B LAKE STREET, NORTHBRIDGE - INFORMATION MEMORANDUM

BACKGROUND:

FILE REFERENCE: P1017458-3 REPORTING OFFICER: Vic Fuller RESPONSIBLE DIRECTOR: Garry Dunne, Director Service Units DATE: 7 August 2007 MAP / SCHEDULE: Schedule 6 - Lot 61B Lake Street Information Schedule At its meeting held on 24 April 2007, the Council resolved that in respect of the proposal to subdivide Lot 61, corner Lake and James Streets, Northbridge in order to sell off the northern portion and construct the Northbridge Piazza on the southern end, the Council:- 1. notes that no submissions were received as a result of advertising a Business

Plan dated 8 August 2006, under the provisions of Section 3.59 of the Local Government Act 1995;

2. BY AN ABSOLUTE MAJORITY, resolves to progress the actions contained in the Business Plan dated 8 August 2006 detailed in part 1 above.


Legislation Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996.

Section: 3.58 – Disposal of Property. Strategic Plan Key Result Area: Attractive and Functional City. Strategy: Outdoor City Strategy.

DETAILS:

The City has commissioned Colliers International to sell the 368m² lot that is to be subdivided from the northern end of the Northbridge Piazza site, which is identified as Lot 61B Lake Street on the subdivision diagram. The sale is to be made subject to a set of development conditions which have previously been identified by the Works and Urban Development Committee. It is to be conducted in two stages to enable the Council to consider the nature and the quality of the developments proposed by all prospective purchasers and to select


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which of them is to be invited to submit a purchase tender, according to how well they address the following selection criteria: a. Compliance with the published sale conditions; b. Likely contribution of the proposed architecture to the streetscape; c. Suitability of the proposed use and its likely impact on the Piazza in terms of

providing a focal point for civic and cultural activities; d. Experience of the proposed purchaser in completing and operating similar

projects. The Works and Urban Development Committee’s approval is sought for the Information Memorandum to be used in the Expression of Interest phase, which can be found in Schedule 6. Much of this document contains information which is familiar to the Committee. The items which should be considered in detail are: Item 1 Opportunity – Is the Committee comfortable with the potential uses

listed? Item 5 Assessment – Are any changes, deletions or additions required to the

listed assessment criteria? Item 10 Sale Conditions - Do the listed sale conditions accurately reflect the

Committee’s wishes? Are any changes, deletions or additions required?


ACCOUNT NO: TBC BUDGET ITEM: Disposal of Assets – Property - Sale of Various

Properties and Land BUDGET PAGE NUMBER: 17 BUDGETED AMOUNT: $700,000 AMOUNT SPENT TO DATE: $ 0 PROPOSED COST: $40,500 ($15,500 advertising cost recovery + fixed

selling fee of $25,000) BALANCE: To be determined by tender outcome All figures quoted in this report are exclusive of GST.


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COMMENTS:

Colliers International is the property consultant appointed to the Northbridge Piazza project as part of the original Gresley Abas team. They have undertaken a significant amount of abortive leasing work on the previous concept for the Piazza and it was considered to be appropriate to continue their contract for this sale without seeking submissions from other agents. While several potential purchasers for this land are known to the City, it is considered to be prudent to retain an Agent to conduct the sale, in order to widen the field of contacts as far as possible and to introduce an independent broker. It was therefore recommended that the Works and Urban Development Committee approves the Information Memorandum prepared by Colliers International for use in the Expression of Interest phase for the sale of Lot 61B, Lake Street, Northbridge, as detailed in Schedule 6. Moved by the Lord Mayor, seconded by Cr Scaffidi That the Works and Urban Development Committee approves the Information Memorandum prepared by Colliers International for use in the Expression of Interest phase for the sale of Lot 61B, Lake Street, Northbridge, as detailed in Schedule 6, subject to:- 1. the development opportunity for the ground floor including:-

1.1 a restaurant; 1.2 theme bar, boutique brewery or wine bar; 1.3 gourmet deli (over part of the site);

2. the development opportunity for the upper floor including:-

2.1 small bar or theme bar; 2.2 office; 2.3 specialty retail; 2.4 day spa; 2.5 restaurant;

(Cont’d)


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3. the sale conditions reflecting:-

3.1 that the building to be developed shall be a minimum of two levels and a maximum of three levels in height and it must address overshadowing concerns;

3.2 the usage as detailed in parts 1 and 2 above; 3.3 the erection of the stage for public performances within the

public open space of the piazza will impact on the possible outlook of any alfresco dining area installed.

The motion was put and carried The votes were recorded as follows:- For: The Lord Mayor, Crs McEvoy and Scaffidi Against: Nil Cr Scaffidi departed the meeting at 5.00pm and did not return. Moved to Item WK212/07.

WK217/07 GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Wolfe Lane Bollards The Acting Director Service Units advised that quotes are currently being sourced for the installation of bollards in Wolfe Lane and the details of the design will be submitted to a future meeting of the Works and Urban Development Committee. 2. West Perth Town Square The Chief Executive Officer advised that a meeting has been organised with representatives from the Department of Housing and Works to further discuss the issue.


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3. William Street Roadworks Update The Director Planning and Development advised that meetings have been held with the management of Central Park and the owners of the AMP building in relation to the two-way proposal for William Street and some details are currently being discussed. 4. City of Perth Helipad The Director Panning and Development advised that agreement has been reached between the City and EPRA in relation to the use of the temporary helipad, however a planning decision will not be achieved until later this month. It was agreed that a report be submitted to the Planning Committee detailing the full investigation of the Council’s preferred site for a City of Perth helipad.

WK218/07 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE MEETING Outstanding Issues • Wolfe Lane (Andy’s Lane) Status Report. • West Perth Town Square Update. • William Street Roadworks Update. • Street Tree Audit. • Street Name Plates. • Kiosks – Murray Street Mall. • Heirisson Island - Kangaroos. • West Perth Verge Replacement Programme. • Street Tree Planting Programme.

WK219/07 CLOSE OF MEETING There being no further business the Presiding Member declared the meeting closed at 5.30pm.

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