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Tonight’s council meeting is now closed. Thanks to everyone who came to City Hall and streamed online. A replay and minutes will be available at geelongaustralia.com.au/meetings. Council’s next meeting is scheduled for November 22 at 6pm at the Eastern Hub, East Geelong.

Lisa Tripodi has been reappointed as an independent member of council’s Audit and Risk Committee for three years, from Oct 2022 to Oct 2025.

A report on the City’s Transformation Program 2.0 progress has been noted by Council. The report shows that both the People and Culture and Stakeholder Management focus areas are now substantively complete.

Council has awarded a $1.96 million contract to SprayLine Road Services for the annual supply of the City’s bituminous spray sealing works program. Works will start in November and finish in June next year.

The community will be consulted on a proposal for the City to lease 20m2 of Highton Reserve to Amplitel for a telco monopole. The proposed monopole would be capable of co-locating Vodafone and Telstra transmitters and also host AFL standard sports lighting.

A proposed planning scheme amendment that would allow for the redevelopment of the Norlane Community Initiatives site and expansion of its services will be publicly exhibited. The not-for-profit organisation is proposing a building extension, pergola, carpark and other works.

A 10-yr strategy to enhance one of the region’s last remnants of continual biodiversity has been endorsed. The Southeast Bellarine Coast (4W-Collendina) Coastal and Marine Management Plan looks at a stretch of marine and coastal environments between Collendina and Point Lonsdale.

Council has endorsed the release of the draft Hamlyn Park Recreation Reserve Master Plan for public consultation. It proposes development of new change rooms to support netball participation and upgrades of other facilities, such as the Geelong Ballroom Dance Club building.

The community will have its say on the draft Myers Reserve Master Plan. Identified priorities for the Bell Post Hill reserve include relocation of the netball courts and bowls greens, refurbishment of the pavilion, new facilities for soccer and bowls and more trees.

Council has noted the Annual Report for the City of Greater Geelong over 2021-22. It provides a detailed overview of the organisation’s performance and the work carried out towards achieving the strategic priorities of Council’s four-year Our Community Plan 2021-25.

Further investigations will be made into a proposal to relocate McAteer’s Bluestone Cottage to Marshall Reserve following a feasibility study. Built in 1856, the cottage was dismantled and stored by Major Road Projects Victoria last year during works to duplicate Barwon Heads Rd.

As part of its adoption of the Highton Village Urban Design Framework, Council also called for a 2022-23 budget allocation of $606,000 to be spent on paving and laneway upgrades as soon as practically possible.
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Council has adopted the Highton Village Final Urban Design Framework, subject to changes, including:
- A maximum building height of 9m on Belle Vue Ave
- Retaining the Belle Vue Ave roundabout and access to the service road
- Retaining the clocktower
- No net loss of parking
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Deputy Junior Mayor Angelle Mackay has presented the Youth Council’s third quarterly report, identifying opportunities to improve young people’s health and wellbeing. Members note that a ‘safe and inclusive’ youth space would help to address mental health issues.

We are into the reports section of the meeting now. You can find tonight’s agenda and stream the meeting live at geelongaustralia.com.au/meetings

We’re super excited to have been a finalist for the 2022 Keep Australia Beautiful VIC Sustainable Cities Awards! 🍃

Info 👉kvb.org.au/awards

📷: Sparrovale-Nubitj yoorree Wetlands, one of the projects recognised by the awards

It’s public question and submission time. A full transcript of all the questions and answers are published on the City’s website here: bit.ly/3jc6MCx

October’s council meeting has just kicked off. Watch live: geelongaustralia.com.au/meetings