Conclusion Officers have undertaken an assessment of potential sites to accommodate the GSDC within Stonnington including sportsgrounds, parks and school sites. The assessment identified that no location was comparable to the proposed criteria established in conjunction with the GSDC. A number of potential options to accommodate the GSDC at alternate locations suitable for the Club’s activities have been explored through this report including permanent, temporary and options to accommodate the Club outside the municipality. The only option within Stonnington recommended for further investigation is the option to create a dedicated dog park in Tooronga Park Reserve with facilities to accommodate the GSDC’s needs and further support the operations of the pound to provide greater community benefit. Human Rights Consideration This recommendation complies with the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006. Attachments 1. Alternate Site Analysis Excluded 2. GSDC Response to Waverley Oval Relocation Option Excluded Recommendation That Council: 1. Work with the German Shepherd Dog Club, Malvern Branch and operator of Council’s Pound to develop a proposal to establish a permanent dog park at Tooronga Park for the community and to accommodate the needs of the German Shepherd Dog Club and further support pound operations. 2. Receive a proposal to establish a permanent dog park at Tooronga Park for further consideration. 3. Agree to relocate the German Shepherd Dog Club from Basil Oval to Waverley Oval by March 2018 to allow for the expansion and growth of junior sport in Stonnington, including junior girl’s football.
Conclusion Officers have undertaken an assessment of potential sites to accommodate the GSDC within Stonnington including sportsgrounds, parks and school sites. The assessment identified that no location was comparable to the proposed criteria established in conjunction with the GSDC. A number of potential options to accommodate the GSDC at alternate locations suitable for the Club’s activities have been explored through this report including permanent, temporary and options to accommodate the Club outside the municipality. The only option within Stonnington recommended for further investigation is the option to create a dedicated dog park in Tooronga Park Reserve with facilities to accommodate the GSDC’s needs and further support the operations of the pound to provide greater community benefit. Human Rights Consideration This recommendation complies with the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006. Attachments 1. Alternate Site Analysis Excluded 2. GSDC Response to Waverley Oval Relocation Option Excluded Recommendation That Council: 1. Work with the German Shepherd Dog Club, Malvern Branch and operator of Council’s Pound to develop a proposal to establish a permanent dog park at Tooronga Park for the community and to accommodate the needs of the German Shepherd Dog Club and further support pound operations. 2. Receive a proposal to establish a permanent dog park at Tooronga Park for further consideration. 3. Agree to relocate the German Shepherd Dog Club from Basil Oval to Waverley Oval by March 2018 to allow for the expansion and growth of junior sport in Stonnington, including junior girl’s football.
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