Council meeting recap

Council meeting catchup - 3 July 2024

Published 5 July 2024

Did you miss our last Council meeting? Here’s a recap of what was discussed.

The 3 July Council Meeting was held at St Kilda Town Hall.

At this meeting, Acting Mayor Cr Crawford asked for clarity following community questions around Peanut Farm and Lagoon Reserve and whether they are changing in their dog off-leash status.

Dana Pritchard, Manager Open Space, Recreation and Community Resilience, confirmed that there is no intention to change the restrictions at Peanut Farm or Lagoon Reserve and both will be remaining Dog Off-Leash Areas.

The draft Dog Off-Leash Guidelines, petition responses and potential new dog parks will be brought to Council to consider on 21 August 2024.

Removal of Agenda Item

The Chair advised the meeting that in accordance with Rule 19 of Council’s Governance Rules, item 13.1 – Civic and Community Flag Protocol, was removed from the agenda and would be tabled at a future Council Meeting.

Council meeting agenda

PURPOSE

1.1 To provide an update on the Places for People Public Space Strategy 2022-32 (PSS).

1.2 To recommend updates to the PSS based on feasibility, delivery timeline updates and new projects now progressing.

2.5 All recommended changes are listed in Attachment 1.

MOVED Crs Sirakoff/Bond

That Council:

3.1 Adopts the identified updates to the action plan Places for People Public Space Strategy 2022-32.

3.1.1 Requests officers to include RF Julier Pump Track and Elder Smith Netball Courts as new projects within the action plan

3.2 Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to make minor editorial updates to the adopted Strategy, if required.

A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously

Confidential Matters

MOVED Crs Nyaguy/Bond

That Council resolves to move into confidential to deal with the following matters pursuant to section 66(2) of the Local Government Act 2020:
17.1 South Melbourne Market Committee Membership

3(1)(f). personal information, being information which if released would result in the unreasonable disclosure of information about any person or their personal affairs

3(1)(g(ii)). private commercial information, being information provided by a business, commercial or financial undertaking that if released, would unreasonably expose the business, commercial or financial undertaking to disadvantage.

Reason - This report relates to appointment and remuneration of Committee members. This information would result in the unreasonable disclosure of personal information, and commercial information that if released, could unreasonably expose the business, commercial or financial undertaking to disadvantage.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously.
MOVED Crs Nyaguy/Bond

That Council resolves to move into confidential to deal with the following matters pursuant to section 66(2) of the Local Government Act 2020:
17.2 St Kilda Town Hall Chillers Replacement

3(1)(g(ii)). private commercial information, being information provided by a business, commercial or financial undertaking that if released, would unreasonably expose the business, commercial or financial undertaking to disadvantage.

Reason - The tender evaluation has been completed however we have not awarded the contract to the nominated company and options, and it will be revealed after the council's approval.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously.
MOVED Crs Nyaguy/Bond
That Council resolves to move into confidential to deal with the following matters pursuant to section 66(2) of the Local Government Act 2020:
17.3 Property Matter

3(1)(a). Council business information, being information that would prejudice the Council's position in commercial negotiations if prematurely released

3(1)(g(ii)). private commercial information, being information provided by a business, commercial or financial undertaking that if released, would unreasonably expose the business, commercial or financial undertaking to disadvantage.

Reason - If the information was publicly released this would likely compromise Council’s position in commercial negotiations or compromise the tenant’s business undertakings and reveal commercially sensitive information.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously
MOVED Crs Nyaguy/Bond
That Council resolves to move into confidential to deal with the following matters pursuant to section 66(2) of the Local Government Act 2020:
17.4 South Melbourne Market Cleaning and Waste Management Services Award.

3(1)(a). Council business information, being information that would prejudice the Council's position in commercial negotiations if prematurely released

3(1)(g(ii)). private commercial information, being information provided by a business, commercial or financial undertaking that if released, would unreasonably expose the business, commercial or financial undertaking to disadvantage.

Reason - The report relates to a current procurement process for Waste and Cleaning Management services. If the information was publicly released this would likely compromise Council’s negotiation position (commercial/financial terms) to award a contract.
A vote was taken and the MOTION was CARRIED unanimously

Please note: The minutes of the Council meeting will be confirmed at the next meeting.

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Council meeting catchup - 3 July 2024

Council meeting agenda

10.1 Public Space Strategy 2024 Update

13.2 Records of Informal Meetings of Council

Confidential Matters

17.1 South Melbourne Market Committee Membership

17.2 St Kilda Town Hall Chillers Replacement

17.3 Property Matter

17.4 South Melbourne Market Cleaning and Waste Management Services Award.

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