Council considered a report at the November Ordinary Meeting of Council in relation to a potential future lease of 407C Beach Road Beaumaris – Ricketts Point Teahouse, and resolved to:

1. Does not increase the level of external lighting on and immediately adjacent to the Ricketts Point Tea House.

2. Conducts an environmental impact and safety study on the current Ricketts Point carpark and adjacent area to determine a wildlife friendly approach to the provision of lighting.

3. Commence the statutory procedures under Sections 190 and 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 to lease Ricketts Point Tea House at 407C Beach Road to the current tenant on the below terms:

Purpose: Restaurant / Cafe and Kiosk

Commencement Date: Date upon which construction commences

Term: 21 years

Base Rent: To be determined by Council’s Property Valuer

Turnover Rent: 7.5% of gross turnover that exceeds 12.5 times the base rent.

Rental Escalation: Consumer Price Index Melbourne All Groups (CPI)

Rent Free Period: 1 year

Hours of Operation: 7:00am – 11:30pm

Liquor Licence: 11:00am - 11:30pm.

4. Directs that under Section 190 and 223 of the Local Government Act 1989, public notices of the proposals to lease the Ricketts Point Tea House at 407C Beach Road be given.

5. Authorises the Director Corporate Services to undertake the administrative procedures necessary to enable Council to carry out its functions under section 223 of the Act in relation to the lease proposal.

6. In the event a submission is received, convene a Section 223 Special Committee of Council meeting on Wednesday 26 February 2020 commencing at 7:30pm at the Council Chambers, Boxshall Street, Brighton to hear any submitters that wish to be heard.

7. Receive a further report after the completion of the above statutory processes, and the environmental impact and safety study, in order for Council to consider and make a decision about whether to grant the lease described in clause 1 above.