In this post I’ll summarise both of Council’s steps to support ‘Sculpture by the Sea‘. These occured both at this ‘SCM’ called for that purpose, and the February “OCM”. In summary, Council approved $70,000 in direct support to “SxS” in 2020, and the procurement of traffic management and provision of extra toilets . The key […]
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Michael Tucak
Ordinary Council Meeting – 25 February 2020
At tonight’s meeting, I had a ‘win-win’ for artists and event at ‘Sculpture by the Sea’ funding, which I’ve set out in my note on the related Special Council Meeting two days later. I was also able to ensure tonight’s “SxS” item was taken out of ‘confidential discussion’, given its importance to the community, who […]
Ordinary Council Meeting – 26 November 2019
At tonight’s meeting (my first with 4 newly elected Councillors, all of whom I’ve now met with for good discussions on our future work together), I learnt an important lesson, and had some more disappointments on positive improvements I hoped to make. However, the new Council seems to be working effectively, and I am hopeful […]
Ordinary Council Meeting – 24 Sept 2019
At this month’s Council meeting I had three key objectives – and failed at 3 out of 3: To encourage “good design” as a preferred solution to planning issues To avoid potential bias and increase accuracy in public consultations To find the right balance of “public good and individual rights” Design Solutions I believe strongly […]
Ordinary Council Meeting – 25 June 2019
Tonight I moved a Motion to give a group of residents their chance to be heard on an issue dear to them (new Street Trees in a section that has been kept free of plantings since 1905), and as a result, to also allow Council to clearly outline on its intent on new Street Tree […]
Ordinary Council Meeting – 28 May 2019
I took a few hits in my effort to make what I see as positive change at Cottesloe in May. Council legalised dogs in theatres & public pools just because we don’t currently have either, despite my urging to leave that ‘as is’ (ie “not broke”). More importantly, Council took a step backwards (in my […]
Ordinary Council Meeting – 26 March 2019
I was an apology for this month’s Council meeting, but I was very pleased to hear on the next morning’s RTRFM 92.1 radio news that the no-smoking ban had been applied to all beaches. I’m hopeful that this will lead to a greater understanding of the impact cigarette butts have on marine life, and also […]
Annual Electors Meeting – 28 February 2019
A lot has been said and written about last month’s contentious meeting – and in my view, rightly so – but there is a clear silver lining we risk missing out on. In my opinion, Council should simply accept responsibility for a meeting that was not as ideal as it could have been – yes, […]
Ordinary Council Meeting – 26 February 2019
Another packed Council meeting – but sadly one that ended with what I consider to be an ongoing issue with the culture at Cottesloe, singling-out one Councillor with targetted restrictions that seem undemocratic, when other solutions do exist. I spoke of my strong concerns about this cultural and democratic issue at the meeting, despite some […]
Special Council Meeting – 5 February 2019
This post summarises the outcome of the first (and ‘early’) Council meeting for 2019. The full agenda and attachments can be found at the Town’s site. Item 9.1 (“Swanbourne Village“) concerned the Town’s Report to the Joint Development Assessment Panel, which had been submitted by the Town prior to this Special Council Meeting in order […]