Meeting Date: 25 June 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.Due to construction works in the foyer area outside our Council chamber, limited seating is available at tonight's Council meeting.
Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 04:58 | PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
| 05:10 | CONFIMATION OF MINUTES |
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 05:45 | 6. PETITIONS |
| 5:50 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 11:40 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
| 13:40 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
| 10. CITY PLANNING (Page 3) | |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (Page 3) | |
| 14:06 | 11.1 2024 Annual Grant Program Recommendations (Page 3) |
| 23:10 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS (Page 232) |
| 12. CITY SERVICES (Page 10) | |
| 34:30 | 12.1 Public Electric Vehicle Charging - Expression of Interest Outcomes (Page 10) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY (Page 20) | |
| 43:30 | 13.1 Community Panel Remit Endorsement (Page 20) |
| 55:25 | 13.2 MAV State Council Motions (Page 28) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 31) | |
| 1:00:40 | 14.1 2024 General Valuation Return (Page 31) |
| 1:07:20 | 14.2 Recreational Lands - Charges in Lieu of Rates 2024-35 (Page 36) |
| 1:08:00 | 14.3 10 Year Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2033/34 (Page 41) |
| 1:15:10 | 14.4 2024/25 Budget Adoption and Declaration of Rates and Charges (Page 84) |
| 1:26:50 | 14.5 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 84) |
| 1:28:00 | 14.6 Informal Meeting of Councillors (Page 218) |
| 1:28:35 | 14.7 Documents for Sealing (Page 231) |
| 1:29:00 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 232) |
| 1:43:40 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (Page 232) |
Applications are currently open for Australia's signature program designed for females with a passion for sport and leadership.
We have partnered with Play Like a Girl to offer four fully funded places in their upcoming programs.
The successful applicants will have their course fees covered (value $1,495).
This is an inspirational five-week program providing incredible value for either seasoned athletes or anyone at the beginning of their sporting journey.
Content is designed to motivate the next generation of sport program leaders. Participants will learn strategies, skills and lesson plans suitable for coaches, players, or volunteers, in all sporting codes and at all levels of competition.
Connect and collaborate with experienced role models and join a supportive network. Find and share goals, passions, and aspirations.
This program is exclusively for female identifying applicants aged 14 years and above. It runs weekly over five consecutive weeks from 6.30 to 8.00pm, via Zoom.
If you’re ready for an exhilarating education experience that will supercharge your leadership skills, don’t wait. Spots fill fast, so apply now for this game-changing opportunity.
For more information and applications visit Play Like a Girl - Scholarships
We’re inviting workplaces across Manningham to join in the fun and take part in Biketober for the month of October!
The aim of this workplace-based bike competition is to get more people riding bikes for work or play!
The goal isn’t to ride the most kilometres, but to encourage the most staff to ride bikes throughout the month of October.
Best of all – there are daily prizes up for grabs!
Riding or any form of active travel can help increase alertness, reduce stress and increase energy.
This can benefit your organisation by boosting productivity and creating a healthier, happier employees.
Other benefits includes lower parking and petrol costs.
Complete the expression of interest (EOI) form. After you submit the EOI, a member of our Recreation and Leisure team will contact you to discuss your program.
UPDATED: Thursday 4 July 2024
This event has been cancelled.
Youth gambling harm has become a significant issue, research indicates that it will get worse – unless something changes.
Alarmingly, one in five adults who suffer significant gambling harm start gambling before the age of eighteen.
Research shows that in Victoria, young men between the ages of 18 to 24 years bet on sport more than any other age group. They make up a third of all sports gambling.
The earlier that a person starts gambling, the greater the risk for serious harm.
Young people feel social pressure and want to be accepted. Gambling, like vaping and underage drinking, can be perceived by young people as a normal. It can be considered a fun thing to do and something that everyone is doing.
Opportunities to gamble are easy to find, in social media, games, apps and advertising. Online forms of gambling are available 24/7, with the click of a button.
You don’t need to be an expert about gambling harm to start a conversation about it.
Please join us for a forum designed for sporting club volunteers, coaches, players, parents, and anyone else associated to community sport in Manningham.
Learn more about how to respond to these issues and support young people within your club community.
We’re celebrating Manningham’s LGBTIQA+ community, friends, family, and allies with an invitation to join us for our first ever free pride, gym and swim night.
Active Manningham are opening the doors to Aquarena for an inclusive evening where local LGBTIQA+ community can get together in a welcoming and safe recreation space.
Come along and be entertained by DJ Max Bishop and Holly Pop. Get active and join a free class or have a swim. Have some fun with organised games. Or come along to meet friends, dance and enjoy the BBQ and refreshments.
Manningham Council is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion.
Manningham is a peaceful, inclusive, and safe community. We celebrate life with its diverse culture. We are resilient and value a sense of belonging, and respect for one another.
— Manningham Community Panel and Community Vision
We encourage all participants to wear comfortable gym clothing and dress in the colours of the rainbow. Class participants, bring water and a towel.
Entry is FREE.
Registration and further information at Pride Night at Aquarena.
Want to check out Aquarena before attending this event? View a visual story online at Aquarena.
Active Manningham are hosting a Summer of Fun this January at all Active Manningham facilities.
All activities are either free or low cost.
Try family sunset yoga at the new yoga deck in Ruffey Lake, water play for parents and kids at Aquarena, casual shooting at Mullum Mullum or join in a walk, talk and coffee.
There is something for everyone!
For more information on each of the offerings visit Active Manningham or download the program below.
Meeting Date: 23 August 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 03:00 | Commonwealth Games 2022 Acknowledgement |
| PETITIONS | |
| 04:00 | Joint Letter - Seeking financial assistance to upgrade the Yarra Old Grammarians Women's football team's club facilities |
| 05:00 | Public Question Time |
| 05:00 | Admission of Urgent Business |
| 06:00 | Planning Permit Applications |
| 06:00 | 10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY |
| 06:00 | 11. CITY SERVICES |
| 06:00 | 11.1 End of Financial year 2021/2022 Capital Works Status Report (Page 3) |
| 11:00 | 11.2 Proposed Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee (Page 10) |
| 12. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 18:00 | 12.1 Advocacy Priorities for the State Election - November 2022 |
| 13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 28:00 | 13.1 Administrative Amendment to Governance Rules (Page 26) |
| 32:00 | 13.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 97) |
| 33:00 | 13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 102) |
| 33:00 | 13.4 Documents for Sealing (Page 115) |
| 14. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
| 34:00 | 14.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.4/2022) (Page 116) |
| 15. URGENT BUSINESS | |
| 39:00 | 15.1 MAV State Council Motions |
| 49:00 | 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 56:00 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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Meeting Date: 28 June 2022
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. We have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (even if you don’t have a Facebook account) or website. The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Public Question Time – At this time, anyone wanting to ask a question of Council should submit their question via email by 5.00pm on the Monday before the meeting. As you cannot be present in the chamber, your question will be read out at the meeting by the CEO. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 00:04:50 | 5.1 Acknowledgement of the Hon. Kevin Andrews for 30 years of Service |
| 00:06:08 | 5.2 Queens Birthday Honours List 2022 |
| 00:16:43 | Public Question Time |
| 00:33:17 | Admission of urgent business |
| 00:33:22 | Planning permit applications |
| 10. CITY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY | |
| 00:33:30 | 10.1 Draft Reconciliation Action Plan 2022-24 |
| 00:43:20 | 10.2 Health and Wellbeing Action Plan 2021-2023 |
| 00:47:54 | 10.3 2022 Annual Grant Program Recommendations |
| 01:25:25 | 10.4 Reconsideration of two Doncaster Hill DCP Transport Projects (Bayley Grove road extension and Frederick Street/Clay Drive pedestrian link) |
| 11. CITY SERVICES | |
| 01:26:09 | 11.1 Asset Plan and Policy Final Endorsement |
| 01:30:19 | 11.2 Proposed Leisure Services Tender |
| 01:42:40 | 11.3 Draft Wonga Park Reserve Masterplan |
| 01:54:38 | 11.4 Donvale Indoor Sports Centre Draft Masterplan |
| 01:58:31 | Experience and Capability |
| 13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 01:58:40 | 13.1 2022 General Valuation Return |
| 02:05:12 | 13.2 Recreational Lands - Charges in Lieu of Rates 2022-23 |
| 02:07:01 | 13.3 10 Year Financial Plan 2022/23 to 2031/32 |
| 02:10:03 | 13.4 2022/23 Budget Adoption and Declaration of Rates and Charges |
| 03:02:35 | 13.5 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 |
| 03:03:20 | 13.6 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
| 03:03:36 | 13.7 Documents for Sealing |
| 14. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
| 03:04:02 | 14.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No. 2/2022) |
| 03:16:59 | Urgent Business |
| 03:17:04 | Councillors' Question Time |
We will remain open during the Christmas and New Year period, except for the public holidays.
Our opening hours over this period are:
Our opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 5.00pm.
Your weekly waste collection will continue without interruption over the upcoming Christmas and New Year period. Your garbage, recycle and FOGO bins will be collected as usual according to your waste calendar.
We know that households often produce more garbage and recycling during the festive season. Please remember that materials must be placed inside your bins and that overflowing bins will not be collected.
If you need to dispose of excess garbage and recycling, you can find your local transfer stations (tips) and recycling centres.
For parenting support, you can call the Maternal and Child Health line on 13 22 29 (available 24 hours) or contact your local GP.
The opening hours for our Doncaster MCH centre will be:
Please note that some services may be reduced during Christmas and New Year.
If you have questions about our Maternal Child Health Centre opening hours, please call us on 9840 9188 between 9.00am to 4.00pm.
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Connecting our community through safe footpaths is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.
As part of our 2023/24 Capital Works Program, we’re improving the footpath connection for Ruffey Creek Trail at Foote Street, Templestowe.
The works will involve:
Where is it?
We are upgrading the pedestrian crossing at the Foote Street and McLachlan Street intersection. Works will occur on Foote Street and the footpaths of Foote Street, McLachlan Street and Ruffey Creek Trail.
Why are these works needed?
These works will create a safer and more accessible footpath connection for pedestrians and Ruffey Creek Trail users.
When will the works happen?
Works are scheduled to begin in March and will likely be completed in July 2024, subject to weather conditions.
How will the works affect me?
Construction works will occur on weekdays, between 7.00am and 5.00pm. You may notice construction noise, footpath closures and minor traffic delays during these times. To complete the works safely, we’ll need to close one lane of Foote Street. We don’t anticipate any disruption to property access.
We will have traffic management and signage on site to guide you through the area.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to improve the footpath connections in your area.
Questions?
Please contact us if you have any questions about these works or our footpaths program.
To ensure the safety of locals and visitors, roads to Pound Bend Reserve (Warrandyte State Park) will be closed on days of extreme and catastrophic fire danger ratings.
On extreme days Parks Victoria closes Pound Bend Reserve, Jumping Creek Reserve, Koornong Reserve and Norman Reserve. On Catastrophic days, Parks Victoria closes the entire Warrandyte State Park.
To support these safety measures, on extreme and catastrophic fire danger days a soft closure will be in place for access roads to Pound Bend, including Taroona Avenue, Everard Drive and Pound Bend Road. Parking will also be unavailable at 90 to 92 Pound Road during these times.
The decision to close the roads was made by the Manningham Municipal Fire Management Planning Committee, the peak planning body for fire management in Manningham.
The Committee includes representatives from Manningham Council, Victoria Police, Forest Fire Management Victoria, Country Fire Authority, Fire and Rescue Victoria.
The soft road closures will only take place on "extreme" or "catastrophic" Fire Danger Rating days. We expect these closures to take place between two and ten times over the warmer months.
Which roads will be closed?
Access roads to Pound Bend will be closed, including:
How will I know the roads are closed?
Always check the Fire Danger Ratings before heading out.
Where can I see the Fire Danger Ratings?
Warrandyte falls within the Central Fire District. The best ways you can check the Fire Danger Ratings for the Central Fire District is by:
Make sure you know the Fire Danger Ratings and when to act. Download the Fire Danger Rating system factsheet for more information.
What if I live locally?
If you live nearby then you and your visitors will be able to use the roads to access your property.
Is there somewhere else nearby I can swim?
If you normally head down to Pound Bend on warm days and need to find an alternative place to swim then we encourage you to visit Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre, 129-153 Williamsons Road, Templestowe Lower. Aquarena is only a 15 minute drive from Warrandyte State Park Pound Bend Reserve and has an outdoor swimming pool.
If you have any questions or concerns about these road closures, please contact our Strategic Fire Management Officer on 9840 9333 or email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Manningham Council has been made aware of a cyber security incident involving OracleCMS who manage customer calls to Council out of hours.
When people call Manningham Council after hours, OracleCMS takes the call on our behalf. Depending on the nature of the call, they may collect personal information, including the caller’s name, phone number, email and address.
An unauthorised third party has gained access to a portion of OracleCMS’ data and published files online. Oracle CMS is working with government authorities and a cyber security expert to secure their systems and investigate the incident.
Manningham Council customer contact details may have been accessed. This is limited to the names, phone numbers and some property addresses for customers who have called Council outside of business hours. Most importantly, OracleCMS does not have access to any of our databases, so any information we have stored in our system has not been accessed.
As soon as OracleCMS identify who has been impacted, customers will be contacted directly and provided with advice and guidance to reduce the risk of their information being misused.
We have instructed OracleCMS not to collect any customer information and to transfer any urgent requests directly to our on call staff until further notice.
We take the security of our customer's information very seriously and apologise for the concern this may cause our customers. We will provide updates as they come to hand.
Stay Cyber Safe
We will never contact you to ask for usernames or passwords. If a third party may have accessed your contact information, it is important to do the following:
For more information, follow the guidance from the Victorian Government on how to recover from a data breach.
Become more sustainable at home, in the community and at work.
The Inspired Living Series is a range of sustainable activities and events for all ages from cooking demonstrations, growing vegetables, toy and clothing swaps, how to electrify your home and much more.
The keynote speaker events showcases five insightful, not-to-be-missed evenings at the iconic Manningham Function Centre.
The series will introduce you to a diverse line-up of local and international keynote speakers offering unique insights on how we can shift to a greener future.
Topics range from permaculture to sustainable fashion. Each speaker will inspire and motivate simple, positive lifestyle choices, connection to nature and growing a thriving community in the midst dynamic change.
Bookings are essential for all events so register early.
This consultation has now closed.
Are you interested in helping shape the future direction of housing and commercial growth and development in Manningham?
Join one of our upcoming focus group sessions to discuss some of our key strategic projects, including the Manningham Residential Strategy and Activity Centre Design Guidelines.
We'll also be inviting feedback on the Victorian Government's plan for Victoria – the first statewide strategy to guide Victoria's growth until 2050.
Manningham Civic Centre, Function Room 3, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, VIC 3108
Click here to learn more about the focus group sessions and register.
We hope you can join us to discuss these key strategic projects.
Local families are in for a treat with Manningham Council set to improve one of the community’s most well-loved playgrounds at Ruffey Lake Park.
The Victoria Street Playground will be closed for construction between mid-March and mid-2024 and when it reopens, families will discover an improved and expanded adventure playground.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, said Council was planning a reopening event to celebrate the upgrade.
“I know you will all be as excited to get down to the opening of the new and improved Victoria Street Playground, as I am.
“A day out here is going to be fun for everyone with a giant basket swing, a new lookout tower and slide, new rope balance circuit, all-abilities spinner and expanded sand and water play area.
“We’re also installing additional seats and plants to compliment the works and ensure Victoria Street Playground at Ruffey Lake continues to be a destination playspace for families and children of all ages,” Cr Lange said.
While the Victoria Street playground is closed for construction, nearby toilets, picnic shelters and the flying fox will remain open. Nearby playgrounds within Ruffey Lake Park will also remain open - the Boulevard playspace, the Church Road North playspace. For older kids looking for a challenge, there is the Ninja Warrior Course at the northern end of The Boulevarde off King Street.
If you are looking for alternative playgrounds with similar facilities to Victoria Street Playground, you can visit Wombat Bend and wongium wilam or discover the many other beautiful parks within Manningham.
Each tree in the playground was carefully reviewed by a team of independent Arborists. Regrettably, one of the yellow gums has significantly deteriorated and could in the future pose a risk of falling branches. The tree will be removed and replaced with additional trees, in and around the playground.
The playground construction works will generally occur between 7.00am and 5.00pm on weekdays. At times, traffic or pedestrians may be redirected to allow access to the construction site. Any detours will be clearly communicated and sign-posted.
“Victoria Street playground is such a great place to get together with family and friends. It’s a place that provides lots of happy memories and experiences,” Cr Lange said.
“I look forward to an improved playground and seeing the many smiles on the children’s faces as they explore the awesome towers and slides, discover the new sand play water features and try out the exciting range of swing options.”
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Over 50 residents attended our December consultation sessions to review project plans, ask questions and provide feedback on upcoming footpath projects in Warrandyte and Wonga Park.
The discussions were insightful, providing us the opportunity to speak face-to-face with the community to hear their experiences and concerns, and allowing us to discuss the objectives and benefits of the proposed projects.
The key topics that were raised across all projects were:
Here's some more information about the project-specific discussions we had.
Why are we doing this?
This project responds to community requests for a safe and accessible path down the road, allowing pedestrians and people with prams or wheelchairs to actively travel around the area.
After considering your feedback, we will now deliver this upgrade in two stages. The first stage will be from Diane court to the Warrandyte State Park, likely beginning in March 2024. For the second stage, from Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road to Diane Court, we will share the final design with the community once it is completed, before proceeding with the project construction.
Why use solid materials (concrete/asphalt)?
You told us you’d like us to minimise hard surfaces. So, around 70 per cent of this footpath will be made of gravel and crushed rock. We will only construct the footpath using asphalt in sections at higher risk of erosion or washing onto the road. Also following your feedback, we’ll trial stone kerbs for sections along the roadside to better blend with the natural environment.
How will you protect trees and the environment in this area?
A designated footpath prevents people from treading on grasses, shrubs and trees to create a path.
Why are we doing this?
The project was initiated by community requests for a safe and accessible path that will allow pedestrians and cyclists to use the less busy road. This section will also complete the Main Yarra Trail.
Why solid materials (concrete/asphalt)?
As this area receives high foot traffic, a solid surface will provide a more durable, low-maintenance solution. However, in response to your feedback, we have reduced the path size from the proposed shared path, down to a footpath.
What kerb type will be used?
You asked us to use materials that better blend with the environment. So, this project will trial a section of stone kerb.
Why are we doing this?
This is connection of the Main Yarra Trail will provide a link for active commuters from Melbourne’s CBD to Warrandyte. A shared path will be safer allowing for recreational cyclists to ride without interacting with main road traffic.
Why along Heidelburg-Warrandyte Road?
We have explored various alternate routes, but the chosen path on the south side of the main road was the best option due to the terrain and non-straightforward connection (diverting down smaller residential streets).
What about guardrail/fencing?
In response to feedback about guardrails and fencing, we’ll discuss this further with the Department of Transport and Planning, as they are responsible for arterial roads such as Heidelburg-Warrandyte Road. A road safety assessment will be completed as part of the design process to ensure that all safety elements are considered in the design.
Why are we doing this?
The footpaths on Yarra Road and Dudley Road will complete the existing footpath network, connecting the shops and sporting facilities to and from Jumping Creek Road to Homestead Road.
Why solid materials (concrete/asphalt)?
As this area receives high foot traffic, a solid surface will provide a more durable, low-maintenance solution.
Why are we doing this?
The footpaths on Yarra Road and Dudley Road will complete the existing footpath network, connecting the shops and sporting facilities to and from Jumping Creek Road to Homestead Road.
Why solid materials (concrete/asphalt)?
As this area receives high foot traffic, a solid surface will provide a more durable, low-maintenance solution.
The next public consultation sessions for upcoming Warrandyte and Wonga Park projects have been scheduled in May. We will provide further details closer to the time.
If you have any questions about these upgrades, contact us.
Statement from the Mayor, Cr Carli Lange.
As 2023 draws to a close, I want to reach out to those in our community who are experiencing deep pain because of worldwide conflict.
We value and respect the human rights of every member of our community and acknowledge and share the deep hurt many residents are experiencing in the face of world unrest.
People from more than 99 countries live side-by-side in Manningham, and we value a peaceful and inclusive community, as stated in our Community Vision.
We support the wellbeing of all our residents, including people who are currently experiencing challenges due to traumatic events in their homeland, by partnering with local agencies that provide individual and family counselling to support their mental health.
I encourage you to reach out to one of these services if you need to talk through the current world conflict or other hardship matters facing our community.
In the final days of this year, we hold our community in our hearts. We will draw on our values as a welcoming city and inclusive culture to ensure Manningham continues to be a safe place to live.
