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COMMUNITY FOCUS COUNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday 10 March 2020, 7.00pm Council Conference and Reception Centre, 30 Gheringhap Street. Please check our website for venue locations closer to the date
COUNCIL MEETINGS – LIVE STREAMED, CITY HALL Tuesday 25 February 2020, 7.00pm Tuesday 24 March 2020, 7.00pm Visit geelongaustralia.com.au/ meetings for live streaming and a list of upcoming meetings. Meetings are open to the public.
MAYOR'S MESSAGE This year promises to be high energy and full of action, hope and optimism. That’s my aim anyway and I’d like to add a sense of fun to the mix wherever we can – a smile doesn’t cost anything! It’s so important to remember how lucky we are to live in this incredible region, with such a caring and connected community and an unparalleled lifestyle opportunity.
Other priorities include:
The Council group has a number of priorities for 2020 and we are keen to get as many projects as possible finished, funded and/or started before our term in local government ends in October. The release of our Sustainability Framework in February is very high on the list. All 11 councillors have publicly recognised and acknowledged that climate change action is an immediate priority. The framework ensures that everyone at City of Greater Geelong is included in our response, not just the environmental management team. The response to climate change goes well beyond a focus on the environment and this is what needs to be recognised and understood first. We fully appreciate the urgent need for action and also for a way to effectively manage climate change impacts. The devastating fire season we are experiencing is a sobering demonstration of what happens when impacts are not measured, monitored and managed. Using the sustainability framework, we’ll develop a climate change action plan including new and innovative ideas to reduce emissions in our region.
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developing long-term waste management solutions to help us avoid another recycling crisis like the one that impacted councils across Victoria in 2019;
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improving our shared trails network for walking/cycling/ running/strolling/horse riding;
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continuing to advocate for state and federal funding for the redevelopment of Waterworld in Norlane (the proposed Northern ARC facility), as well as a new regional soccer stadium in our northern growth area;
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progressing our new Civic Precinct in the CBD; and
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introducing plans to address the social housing shortage, food relief and homelessness.
Finally, a quick note about the Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey. If you’re randomly selected to receive a phone call during February and March, we encourage you to provide feedback on our performance. The feedback is confidential and helps us know where we’re going well and where we need to improve. Happy New Year, and here’s to a very positive 2020 for our beautiful Greater Geelong region.
Through the framework, action plan and a commitment to reporting our performance against global best practice standards, our council will lead on this issue using a measured, accountable and transparent approach.
Cr Stephanie Asher Mayor, City of Greater Geelong
YOUR COUNCILLORS Here are the City of Greater Geelong’s 11 councillors and their portfolios. Councillors can assist you with any queries in these areas.
NEWS
CR ANTHONY AITKEN Windermere Ward 0434 307 044 aaitken@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS Finance (C) Parks, Gardens and City Services (C)
CR STEPHANIE ASHER Mayor Bellarine Ward 0413 369 719 sasher@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS
Waste Management (DC)
CR KYLIE GRZYBEK Deputy Mayor Windermere Ward 0434 307 043 kgrzybek@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS
Economic Development (C)
Environment (DC)
Leadership and Governance (C)
Transport and Connections (C)
Leadership and Governance (DC)
Finance (DC)
PORTFOLIOS – Chair (C) Deputy Chair (DC) CR BRUCE HARWOOD Kardinia Ward 0434 307 042 bharwood@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS Central and Civic Geelong (DC)
PORTFOLIOS Waste Management (DC)
Transport and Connections (DC)
CR PAT MURNANE Kardinia Ward 0434 307 033 pmurnane@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS Community Health, Wellbeing and Safety (C) Social Inclusion (DC)
CR EDDY KONTELJ Brownbill Ward 0455 532 006 ekontelj@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
Environment (C) Central and Civic Geelong (DC)
PORTFOLIOS Sport and Recreation (DC)
Central and Civic Geelong (C) Arts, Culture and Heritage (DC) Economic Development (DC)
Environment (DC)
Community Health, Wellbeing and Safety (DC)
Rural and Coastal (C) Arts, Culture and Heritage (DC)
CR RON NELSON Kardinia Ward 0429 531 875 rnelson@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS
Parks, Gardens and City Services (DC) Tourism and Events (DC)
CR JIM MASON AM Bellarine Ward 0434 307 048 jmason@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS
Social Inclusion (C)
CR PETER MURRIHY Brownbill Ward 0434 307 045 pmurrihy@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS
Transport and Connections (DC)
CR SARAH MANSFIELD Brownbill Ward 0436 343 642 smansfield@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
Parks, Gardens and City Services (DC) Planning (DC)
CR TRENT SULLIVAN Bellarine Ward 0434 307 050 tsullivan@geelongcity.vic.gov.au PORTFOLIOS
Sport and Recreation (C)
Tourism and Events (DC)
Waste Management (C)
Arts, Culture and Heritage (C)
Economic Development (DC)
Planning (C)
Rural and Coastal (DC)
Tourism and Events (C)
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CHANGING PLACES IN A RANGE OF SPACES LAUNCHED IN OCTOBER AT THE KARDINIA PARK FESTIVAL OF SPORT, THE MARVELOO CAN BE USED AT A NUMBER OF EVENTS, INCLUDING THE QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL THAT TOOK PLACE IN NOVEMBER.
The Queenscliff Music Festival attracted more than 8,000 people, including 200 people with disability who were delighted to see Marveloo on site. The fully accessible changing places facility made it easy for music lovers to participate over the three-day festival with the confidence and peace of mind that their needs would be catered for in a safe, comfortable and dignified manner. The Marveloo was at the VALiD ‘Having a Say’ Conference earlier this month. Having a Say is the largest conference for people with disabilities within Australia where people can find their voice, speak up, be heard and be respected. If you are interested in hiring Marveloo for an event, please call us on 5272 5272.
The self-contained structure provides a track hoist and adjustable adult change table for use by people with disabilities and their carers.
BELCHERS CORNER BUILDING In the interests of public safety, the City has stepped in to carry out the demolition of Belchers Corner building in central Geelong. Works began last month and are expected to be completed in April. The site will be made a flat gravel area with secure fencing. The neighbouring Belchers Building and Hopetoun Chambers will remain. The building has been made safe
through temporary measures, but demolition is vital to maintain public safety. There are partial road closures on Ryrie and Moorabool streets during the works, but through-traffic will be maintained at all times.
FREE WI-FI IN THE NORTH
The initiative will allow residents and businesses to access faster internet at 40 different Wi-Fi locations and freely download up to 1GB each day. The specific locations were finalised after almost 600 people provided feedback last October. We’ve engaged ENE.HUB to deliver the four-year project, which has been
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backed by a $1.8 million grant from the Victorian Government. The program aims to address gaps in digital connectivity and affordability for both residents and businesses. Services are expected to start later this year.
The right-hand turning lane south into Moorabool Street has been closed to better allow traffic to move through the area. Turning times onto adjoining streets have also been extended to assist movement.
We will continue to provide updates to the community about any impacts on public areas during the works. The City is keen to see these works complete and we’re looking forward to future possibilities for the site.
HAVE YOUR SAY
OCEAN GROVE FOOTPATHS
– PRINCIPAL PEDESTRIAN NETWORK We’re collaborating with the Ocean Grove community for the Principal Pedestrian Network. This engagement about an expanded footpath network in Ocean Grove is a continuation of previous community engagement undertaken in 2015. Input from property owners in Ocean Grove is being sought on new
footpaths and funding options available to enable the delivery of the proposed network. We invite feedback through our online survey by 6 March at geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay
There are now seven changing places facilities across the municipality, with Geelong’s first facility installed in 2009.
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