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ISSUE 71 DECEMBER 2021–JANUARY 2022 ¡ Christmas cheer ¡ Billilla blossoms ¡ Waste notHow to contact us bayside.vic.gov.au (03) 9599 4444 76 Royal Ave, Sandringham enquiries@bayside.vic.gov.au facebook.com/BaysideCityCouncil twitter.com/BaysideCouncil We are committed to being easy to deal with, empathetic, effective and trusted. Making a complaint Complaints should be put in writing and can be lodged via Council’s website. You can expect to receive a response within 10 days. Customer service commitment Cr Clarke Martin Beckett Ward cmartin@bayside.vic.gov.au 0466 356 805 Cr Jo Samuel-King MBBS Castlefield Ward jsamuel-king@bayside.vic.gov.au 0419 772 291 Cr Hanna El Mouallem Dendy Ward helmouallem@bayside.vic.gov.au 0437 859 978 Deputy Mayor Cr Sonia Castelli Ivison Ward scastelli@bayside.vic.gov.au 0466 356 794 Cr Fiona Stitfold Boyd Ward fstitfold@bayside.vic.gov.au 0409 608 419 Bayside ward map Your Councillors Councillors have a role in ensuring responsible and accountable governance. As elected community representatives, our councillors are involved in determining priorities and policies and establishing the strategic direction of the city. Beckett Ward Ebden Ward Ivison Ward Boyd Ward Castlefield Ward Bleazby Ward Dendy Ward Inside this issue Bayside’s First Nations Let’s talk planning Boosting female sport Safe fun in the sun Summer readingChristmas planner ISSUE 71 DECEMBER 2021–JANUARY 2022 Cover Kaye Duffell, Claire Nicholson, Rina D'Cruz and Susan Batten from the Bayside Chamber Orchestra. 11 6 8 1314 4 Mayor Cr Alex del Porto Bleazby Ward adelporto@bayside.vic.gov.au 0417 390 641 Mayor Cr Laurence Evans OAM Ebden Ward levans@bayside.vic.gov.au 0407 735 993 Let’s Talk Bayside 3 Christmas joy for Bayside EVENTS Prepare for a fabulously festive season and a sizzling summer of outdoor enjoyment. We have lined up a COVID-safe season of music, light and colour and have extended support for our local businesses as we ease our way out of lockdown. Get ready for our official Christmas in Bayside launch ‘Light the Rock’ at Black Rock Village on 3 December and our beautiful ‘Neon Wonderland’ Christmas lights installations and roving entertainers at Black Rock foreshore, Sandringham foreshore and Landcox Park, Brighton on 17, 18 and 19 December. We will have a Christmas to remember in Bayside, with a packed schedule of family events utilising our beautiful parks, foreshore and other open spaces. There will be live music and entertainment across Bayside’s shopping centres and roving Santas for the kids. The Bayside Chamber Orchestra will be in concert on 5 December at the iconic Billilla Homestead. On top of all that, Sandringham Village’s beautiful sunflower display will be in full bloom through December and watch out for our fun-filled I Spy Santa Instagram competition. Bayside Youth Services and Boombox Events will hold The Art of Picnicking across the municipality encouraging young people to picnic with their friends - with a host of prizes up for grabs. And for the littlies in our lives the magical Cat Rabbit Bear Hunt has just begun and will run until January. Using poster information and QR codes, head off on a search for the artist’s whimsical bears. Bayside Mayor Cr Alex del Porto said he is looking forward to seeing Baysiders enjoying their municipality again. “We are bringing life to our shopping areas, our parks, foreshores and great open spaces with a truly entertaining series of events that the whole family can enjoy. “With entertainment spread across Bayside we ensure easy access for residents and a boost for local businesses.” In further support for business, Council has extended the outdoor dining spacelets program while extensive consultation on their long-term future is carried out. See pages 14 and 15 for your at-a-glance guide to our festivities. We will have a Christmas to remember in Bayside, with a packed schedule of family events utilising our beautiful parks, foreshore and other open spaces. FESTIVE WINDOWS Our popular Shops on Show competition will return for a sixth year, giving traders an extra reason to spruce up their windows and shoppers a chance to vote for their favourite Christmas window display. Public voting is from 11 December – 19 December. Business owner Emily Liu said a stunning window display is well worth the effort. She said her customers look forward to her decorations at Think Blooms on Martin Street, Brighton every year. “It’s a great way to promote the street, your store and add to the Christmas spirit as people do their shopping,” Emily said. “It’s a great talking point, too. I would encourage all Bayside traders to give it a go and tell your customers about the Shops on Show competition.” Find out more o bayside. vic.gov.au/nominate-window- baysides-shops-show CREATIVE CHRISTMAS Owner of Think Blooms in Brighton, Emily Liu, loves to create a festive shop window.4 Let’s Talk Bayside Meet your new Mayor COUNCIL Experienced Councillor Alex del Porto is the new Mayor of the City of Bayside. This is the fifth time Cr del Porto has served as Mayor, making him Bayside’s longest serving Councillor and Mayor. “I am honoured to have the opportunity to again serve as the Mayor of Bayside,” Cr del Porto said. “I am energised to lead this Council at such an important time and am committed to working with my fellow councillors to respond to the big challenges we are facing together. These include supporting our community to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate emergency, housing affordability and supporting our growing and ageing population.” Cr del Porto said. Cr del Porto was first elected in 1997 to the inaugural Bayside City Council. He has served on every Council since and has played a key role in shaping the Bayside of today. He represents Bleazby Ward. Cr Alex del Porto, a former teacher, is married to Donna and has raised his family of four children in East Brighton for the past 31 years. Cr del Porto said he looked forward to leading a focused and united Council over the next 12 months. “Bayside is home to a passionate community who have a deep pride in their local environment and a strong commitment to protecting the liveability of our city,” Cr del Porto said. “This Council shares that passion, and we have a strong plan to preserve and enhance what we have today while embracing the future.” Cr Hanna El Mouallem was elected Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Planning and Amenity Delegated Committee for 2021–22. Bayside’s First Nations RECONCILIATION You probably know about the wonderful all-abilities facilities at our Thomas Street Playground– but have you noticed the Totem poles and the climbing eagle during your visits? Did you know that these poles have cultural significance and were designed by indigenous sculptor Glen Romanis? They represent the four elements – earth, water, fire and air. The beautiful climbing eagle is Bunjil - the ancestral wedge-tailed eagle that created and protects the land. Some park users have suggested interpretive signage to tell the story of these art works and their links with Bunurong culture. And we’d love to know what you think. Would you like to see more installations like this around Bayside? Bayside is embarking on our second Reconciliation Action Plan Innovate and we want your input. Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) are developed to strengthen relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians Commitments within the Innovate RAP will allow Council to be aspirational and innovative and to establish the best approach to advancing reconciliation. Join the conversation o bayside.vic.gov.au/HaveYourSay DID YOU KNOW? 2021 marks the twentieth year since our nation declared our commitment to Reconciliation with our First Nations people and we’ve come a long way since then. Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021 is More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, urging the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action. Find out more at o reconciliation.org.au Cr Alex del Porto has been elected new Mayor of the City of Bayside. STORY TELLING The beautiful Totem poles in Thomas Street represent earth, water, fire and air.Let’s Talk Bayside 5 Reimagining Billilla HAVE YOUR SAY The historic Billilla Historic Mansion will soon be reborn, with Baysiders helping explore options for its future use. A broad community engagement process, beginning in early December 2021 through to February 2022, will gather ideas and possible uses for the building and gardens in an exciting fresh chapter for the iconic property. A special Family Day event giving guests a glimpse of yesteryear with old fashioned games and entertainment will be held in the grounds of Billilla in February 2022 as part of the consultation. Community feedback, along with technical research and feasibility reports, will assist Council in bringing new life to the much-loved Brighton house. Use by Council, community and businesses will all be considered. A Conservation Management Plan will detail works that are required now and into the future to maintain the significant heritage value of the estate buildings. Following the community engagement, we will develop a plan for Billilla Historic Mansion which aligns to the 2050 Community Vision, ensuring a sustainable future for the property. Council has extended the lease of the current tenant to 31 March 2022 to give them sufficient time to relocate. Following the community engagement, we will develop a plan for Billilla Historic Mansion which aligns to the 2050 Community Vision. HISTORIC HOMESTEAD Miner Robert Wright built the thirteen-room residence in 1878. It passed through a number of hands over the decade to 1888 when it was bought by pastoralist William Weatherly who named it Billilla. The home stayed in his family until 1972. Billilla was purchased by the City of Brighton in 1975 for $308,000 with funds from the Recreational Lands Act subdivisional fees at no direct cost to ratepayers. It was rezoned for public purposes and redeveloped it for use as an Art, Craft Cultural Centre. ORCHESTRAL JOY Bayside Chamber Orchestra flautists Kaye Duffell and Claire Nicholson, clarinetist Rina D’Cruz and oboist Susan Batten adding festive musical magic to the beautiful Billilla mansion gardens. CHRISTMAS AT BILLILLA Hear the wonderful Bayside Chamber Orchestra at the mansion on 5 December at 2.30pm. Tickets via trybooking.com/7609936 Let’s Talk Bayside Safe fun in the sun COMMUNITY Summer’s here and where better to enjoy it than Bayside’s beautiful parks, foreshore and beaches. Have fun out and about with your two-legged or four-legged besties but be sure to stay safe and consider others. There are restrictions for dogs on beaches in Bayside in summer, with many busy beaches and foreshore areas off limits during peak daylight hours until 31 March. Restrictions vary from beach to beach but all areas adjacent to beaches, including footpaths and reserves, are on-leash zones at all times. The seasonal changes aim to balance the needs of beach goers and dog owners over the busy warmer months. Dogs and their owners can continue to enjoy all year round off-leash beach fun at Sandown Street, Brighton; Sandringham Harbour (Hampton); and Ricketts Point between McGregor Avenue and southern end of the Beaumaris Yacht Club car park. Dog owners must pick up after their dogs and always have effective control of their dog. Find out more at o bayside.vic.gov.au/walkies Be water smart Bayside’s 17 kilometres of stunning coastline runs along Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham, Black Rock and Beaumaris. Our beaches are safe to swim in good weather, while some are best suited for kiteboarding, paddleboarding, windsurfing and sailing. Six beaches are patrolled between the red and yellow flags by volunteer lifesavers on weekends and in summer - Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham, Half Moon Bay, Black Rock and Beaumaris. Check out the EPA Beach Report for water quality before you swim. Find out more, including patrol times and weather conditions visit o beachsafe.org.au There are restrictions for dogs on beaches in Bayside in summer, with many busy beaches and foreshore areas off limits during peak daylight hours until 31 March. WHO'S A GOOD BOY? Check out the summer restrictions before heading to the beach with your furry friends. However you enjoy Bayside this summer, stay safe. DID YOU KNOW? Smoking along the Bayside foreshore is prohibited and a liquor ban is now in place at Half Moon Bay.Let’s Talk Bayside 7 Clean up before the end of the year Our hard waste collection service will be closing for the holiday period. Book your hard waste by 15 December to make sure we can collect it before Christmas. Bookings close 5pm, Wednesday 15 December 2020. Online bookings re-open 5pm, Friday 31 December 2020 Phone bookings re-opening Tuesday 4 January 2021 Book a hard waste collection Call: 9599 4444 Visit: bayside.vic.gov.au/HardWaste Waste not Bayside SUSTAINABILITY Small actions lead to big results and that’s why we’re encouraging a more waste-conscious Bayside community. With bin collection changes due in July next year, now is the perfect time for us all to re-think our waste and consumption habits. From July, your food and green waste will be collected weekly and general waste fortnightly. Approximately 83% of Bayside households are now using the food and green waste service, dramatically reducing the amount of waste we send to landfill, cutting the financial and environmental impact on our community and our planet. Your feedback helped to design the new waste services, ensuring additional support is available for households with specific waste needs. This includes homes with two or more children in nappies, more than six occupants, or someone, or carer of someone, living with a chronic illness or a disability. As we approach the new service, a few simple changes can help reduce household waste, making the transition easier. In the next few editions of Let’s Talk Bayside we’ll help you on your waste reduction journey with some handy tips. Let’s start in the kitchen • Ditch the cling wrap and opt for resuable containers and food coverings. • Avoid pre-packaged fruits and veggies. • Look for glass bottles and jars instead of plastic. They make great storage containers later, too. • Avoid individually wrapped items. • Buy in bulk when you can - think pantry staples like flour, rice and spices. Split a shop with a friend so you can buy large packages and save money. • Take a reusable container to the deli/butcher and a reusable bread bag to the bakery. • Keep a stash of re-usable shopping bags in convenient spots. • Dispose of soft plastics via REDcycle bins, available at most major supermarkets, Council’s Corporate Centre in Sandringham, and Beaumaris Library. • And, of course, take advantage of your recycling and food and green waste bins. Find out more at o bayside.vic.gov.au/GoGreen DID YOU KNOW? Bayside has joined 14 other councils to divert more waste from landfill, forming the South East Metropolitan Advanced Waste Processing Pty Ltd to deliver an advanced processing facility for household rubbish. Visit o bayside.vic.gov.au/News8 Let’s Talk Bayside Let’s talk planning PLANNING Last edition we launched Let’s Talk Planning - an information series that takes a deeper look at growth and development in Bayside. We’ve already received a range of questions and topics that you would like to hear more about including: • VCAT and defending Council planning permit decisions • Where Bayside’s housing growth will be located • Managing parking/traffic impacts of growth • Developer contributions to our suburbs • Encouraging development around our natural environment (instead of removing it) • Improving rules around overshadowing and overlooking. Visit our website to see the questions posed by members of the community and our answers. You can also subscribe to the Let's Talk Planning e-newsletter to receive future updates and articles. Next year we kick off our in-depth explorations of key topics informed by your questions. Find out more at o bayside.vic.gov.au/ LetsTalkPlanning Answering your questions Where will our housing growth go? The Victorian Government has mandated that all areas in and around Melbourne must take their share of our population growth. For Bayside this equates to 7,500 new homes needed by 2036. Most new housing will be built in our activity centres and strategic redevelopment sites as shown on the map on the opposite page. A smaller amount will be spread throughout our residential neighbourhoods. Who does what in our planning system? The State Government sets the process for assessing planning permit applications, and the criteria for what a decision about a planning application can and can’t be based on. Council assesses and decides on planning permit applications in Bayside following the State Governments rules, regulations, process and criteria. Community members can also raise concerns about proposed development through the planning permit assessment process (known as ‘objections’). Solutions are sought (where possible) through consultation with all parties before The Victorian Government has mandated that all areas in and around Melbourne must take their share of our population growth. Your questions so far WELCOME HOME A range of new housing is needed to cater for our growing and changing population.Let’s Talk Bayside 9 Council decides whether to grant a permit. If the applicant or an objector is unhappy with Council’s decision, or Council takes too long to decide (more than 60 days), they can request an independent review by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). VCAT has the power to overrule a Council’s decision. How do we make sure new development is well designed and minimises impact on neighbouring properties? There are a range of rules and regulations in the Victorian Planning Scheme that guide development to make sure it is appropriate. This includes Residential Design Standards (ResCode), Better Apartment Design Standards and tailored local policies and controls for Bayside. Any development of two or more dwellings on a lot will always require a permit and will be assessed against all the rules to determine whether a permit is given. In a residential zone, if a lot is over 500m 2 and there are no specific overlays eg Heritage or Special Building Overlay, then a planning permit is not required providing that it is only for a single dwelling or an extension. Find out more at o bayside.vic.gov.au/services/ planning-and-building/what- planning-permit-process Planning permit applications2020–212019–202018–19 Assessed by Bayside City Council117012291269 Approved by Council97110081075 Refused by Council828588 Other outcome (withdrawn, lapsed etc)117136106 Bayside planning matters at VCAT Considered at VCAT7170113 Settled before hearing241943 Heard and Council’s decision upheld202932 Heard and Council’s decision overturned211624 Other outcome (withdrawn etc)6614 DEFINING CHARACTER IN GROWTH AREAS Have your say on the preferred character of future developments in Bayside’s General Residential Zones. General Residential Zones are designed to facilitate moderate growth because they’re typically well connected to shops, services, jobs and transport. However, this growth can lead to an obvious contrast in character between older homes and more recent additions to a neighbourhood. Community feedback will be used to set preferred future character objectives, which would guide the assessment of development proposals that require planning approval in the future. Consultation closes 16 January 2022. Find out more at o bayside.vic. gov.au/HaveYourSay Quick stats Residential Strategic Framework PlanNext >