Agenda
Replacement Attachment 4 - Item 11.1 Adoption of the Annual Budget 2026
Subsequent to the preparation of Item 11.4, Attachment 4, the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety published updated prescribed building fees on 12 June 2026, effective from 1 July 2026.
The updates include:
• a 10% increase to the minimum application fees prescribed under Schedule 2 of the Building Regulations 2012; and
• an increase to the maximum application fee for local government approval of battery-powered smoke alarms under Part 8, Division 3 of the Building Regulations 2012.
As a result, 17 regulatory fees and charges contained within Attachment 4 have been amended to align with the revised State Government prescribed fees. The amended fees will apply from 1 July 2026.
Briefing Notes
Minutes
1 Declaration of Opening / Acknowledgement of Country
2 Apologies / Members on Leave of Absence
3(A) Public Question Time and Receiving of Public Statements
3(B) Response to Previous Public Questions Taken on Notice
4 Applications for Leave of Absence
5 The Receiving of Petitions, Deputations and Presentations
A petition containing 80 signatures has been received from Lesley Florey of Mount Hawthorn requesting that Council:
Withdraw, reject or substantially reduce the proposed 40.9% increase in vacant residential property rates for the 2026/2027 financial year.
6 Confirmation of Minutes
7 Announcements by the Presiding Member (Without Discussion)
8 Declarations of Interest
9 Strategy and Development
9.1 No. 29 (Lot: 1; D/P: 11538) Green Street, Mount Hawthorn - Proposed Three Grouped Dwellings
9.2 No. 5/288 (Lot: 5; STR: 67450) Lord Street, Perth - Proposed Change of Use from Multiple Dwelling to Unhosted Short Term Rental Accommodation
9.3 Outcomes of Advertising of Draft Local Planning Policy: Trees of Significance, and Advertising of Proposed Amendment No. 15 to Local Planning Scheme No. 2 and Draft Local Planning Policy: Regulated & Significant Trees
9.4 The Globe Public Artwork Commission
10 Infrastructure & Environment
10.1 Loftus Recreation Centre - Review of Operational and Financial Performance
10.2 Outcome of Advertising and Adoption of Amended Verge Treatment Policy
10.3 Outcome of Advertising and Adoption of Amended Policy Rights of Way
11 Community and Business Services
11.1 Adoption of the Annual Budget 2026/27 [ABSOLUTE MAJORITY DECISION REQUIRED]
11.2 Investment Report as at 30 April 2026
11.3 Financial Statements as at 30 April 2026
11.4 Authorisation of Expenditure for the Period 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026
11.5 Disability Access & Inclusion Advisory Group - Appointment of Council Members and Community Representatives
11.6 Outcome of Advertising and Adoption of Amended Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy
12 Chief Executive Officer
12.1 Annual Review of Council Delegations [ABSOLUTE MAJORITY DECISION REQUIRED]
12.2 Adoption of Corporate Business Plan 2026/27 - 2029/30 and the Four-Year Capital Works Program 2026/27 - 2029/2030 [ABSOLUTE MAJORITY DECISION REQUIRED]
12.3 Outcome of Advertising and Adoption of Amended Council Members Continuing Professional Development Policy [ABSOLUTE MAJORITY DECISION REQUIRED]
12.4 Formal Establishment of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee and Appointment of Deputy of the Presiding Member [ABSOLUTE MAJORITY DECISION REQUIRED]
12.5 Information Bulletin
13 Motions of Which Previous Notice Has Been Given
13.1 Notice of Motion - Use of Perth Parking Levy Funds in Vincent
13.2 Notice of Motion - Draft Mindarie Regional Council Works - (LATE)
14 Questions by Members of Which Due Notice Has Been Given (Without Discussion)
15 Representation on Committees and Public Bodies
16 Urgent Business
17 Confidential Items/Matters for Which the Meeting May Be Closed
18 Closure