Meeting Date: 19 November 2024
Meeting Time: 6.45pm (to be seated by 7.00pm)
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Manningham Council cordially invites you and your guests to attend the Annual Meeting of Manningham Council for the purpose of electing the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Timestamps
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 01:10 | 1. COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS |
| 03:30 | 2. APOLOGIES |
| 03:35 | 3. MAYORAL TERM |
| 04:45 | 4. ELECTION OF MAYOR |
| 16:20 | 5. RESPONSE FROM NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR |
| 24:45 | 6. ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR |
| 28.40 | 7. INTRODUCTORY STATEMENTS |
| 58:35 | 8. OATH AND AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE |
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. ...
Meeting Date: 27 September 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 |
|---|---|
| 02:00 | Motion of Condolence - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II |
| 10. CITY PLANNING & COMMUNITY | |
| 10:00 | 10.1 Draft Community Local Law 2022. |
| 11. CITY SERVICES | |
| 18:00 | 11.1 Maintenance Responsibilities along Arterial Roads (Page 191) |
| 13. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 26:00 | 13.1 Draft Freedom of the City Policy |
| 31:00 | 13.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 205) |
| 32:00 | 13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 210) |
| 32:00 | 13.4 Documents for Sealing |
| 14. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
| 33:00 | 14.1 Notion of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.5/2022) (Page 224) |
| 40:00 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
| 40:00 | 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 225) |
| 52:00 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
“Our aim was to improve our home’s efficiency and reduce our reliance on the grid,” explains Ken.
While the couple initially dreamed of being off-grid, they found a powerful alternative: a well-insulated home with rooftop solar and a battery system.
For Ken, who comes from the country and doesn’t identify as an environmentalist, it was clear that “this is the way we must go.”
So, in 2023, Ken and Joan upgraded their 1kW solar panels to a 10kW system and also purchased a Sungrow battery through the Solar Savers scheme.
The battery offers three-phase backup protection, which keeps their home steady if there’s a power outage or problem with the grid. They can also add extra units to increase the battery’s capacity – if their energy needs grow or they add more appliances.
The impact? Less grid outages and more reliable energy. Plus, with an interest-free loan from Solar Savers, the upgrade was more affordable.
“While the total cost was around $20,000, I only paid $7,000 upfront, with the rest on an interest-free loan. It’s a great deal that’s made a huge difference for us.”
Solar Savers is part of our Electrify Your Life program which supports residents to go all-electric at home - creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life. Learn more about Solar Savers here.
We have recently reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. We are pleased to advise that members of the public can now attend Council meetings in person. ...
Meeting Date: 25 May 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
We have recently reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. We are pleased to advise that members of the public can now attend Council meetings in person. Meetings will proceed in the Council Chamber with the appropriate physical distancing requirements to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page or our 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:
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
Greater energy resilience and emergency backup power are coming to Mullum Mullum
Stadium by early 2026, thanks to a new neighbourhood battery.
Manningham Council has secured $277,636 in State Government funding to install a
100kW/200kW behind the meter battery at Mullum Mullum Stadium. This will cover 90 per
cent of the total project cost.
Connected to the stadium’s 450kW solar panels, the battery will store excess energy to help
power the facility.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante welcomed the funding – highlighting its
positive impact for the community.
“This is an exciting step towards a more sustainable and energy-secure future for
Manningham,” Cr Diamante said.
“The battery will help improve energy reliability, lower power costs and provide a crucial
backup power source during emergencies,” she said.
As a Regional Emergency Relief Centre, this battery will also enable the facility to maintain
critical services during emergencies, supporting the community with immediate support and
resources when they need it most.
A neighbourhood battery is an electricity storage system that lets you generate, store and
consume your own renewable energy.
In front of the meter neighbourhood batteries are connected directly to the local electricity
network. Behind the meter batteries store and consume energy separately from the grid.
Neighbourhood batteries help:
For more details on the 100 Neighbourhood Battery Fund, visit:
energy.vic.gov.au/grants/neighbourhood-batteries/100-neighbourhood-batteries-program-grants
Support is available at every stage of your child’s life and development.
The Health and Wellbeing Strategy outlines how we will continue to work with our community and partner organisations to ensure our residents are healthy, safe, resilient, connected and included. Seven priority areas have been identified to promote a Healthy Community:
Find the resources below curated specifically for helping parents, guardians and families.
Matthew Dunne is an artist and writer living and working in Melbourne, Australia.
The Killing Sink is a response to the deliberate killing of Wedge-Tailed Eagles in Victoria. Using the trial of Murray James Silvester, who pleaded guilty to killing over 400 eagles, as a starting point, the project traces the history of the practice, the animals killed and the geography of the crimes.
The Killing Sink acts as both a public celebration of eagles and a eulogy for what’s been taken, focusing on how we relate to the nature around us. Part true crime and part psychogeography, The Killing Sink asks what has been lost and how far have we really come?
Installation View, Manningham Art Gallery, February 2022. Photo by Matthew Dunne.
Created by our community, the aspirational Community Vision 2040 guides our plans for Manningham. ...
Every Council is guided by a long term Community Vision and four year Council Plan.
Developed with the local community, they guide the actions we will take to deliver better outcomes for the community.
The Community Vision 2040 was developed for the community, by the community – reflecting its collective values, goals and aspirations.
Manningham is a harmonious, inclusive and safe community that is committed to sustainable growth, wellbeing, and innovation. We celebrate our diversity and natural environment whilst fostering a connected community that enriches the lives of all.
— Manningham Community Panel (2025)
We now consider the Community Vision in all our future planning and how funding is spent.
We’re all part of the plan
Our Council Plan 2025-2029 will be available in July 2025, detailing what we will focus on for the next four years as we work towards our Community Vision 2040.
The Council Plan is our promise to you in pursuit of our community’s vision for the future and to achieve the very best for Manningham.
We pride ourselves on delivering outcomes for the Manningham community. We regularly monitor and report on our performance across the year.
Are you intrigued by electric vehicles (EVs) but not yet clear about whether owning one will be a practical choice, of benefit to your household and help you to take action against climate change?
This information session will cover all aspects of EV ownership and help you understand:
All Manningham residents who attend on the night will go into the draw to win a Virtual Home Energy Assessment worth $225!
This phone assessment will be tailored to your household, helping you to plan for a cost-effective and comfortable transition away from gas. We may contact the winner to check on progress in both reducing bills and making the home more energy efficient.
To attend this event, you must have an internet enabled PC or device and be able to download Zoom. Don’t have Zoom? Download it for free. You’ll be provided with the Zoom meeting link when you book.
This free information session is brought to you by Manningham and the Australian Energy Foundation. If you're unable to make the session, you can still learn more about how to keep your home cool while saving energy on the Australian Energy Foundation website.
This event is for Manningham residents only.
As part of the Inspired Living Series, Hannah Maloney and Adam Grubb will discuss permaculture and waterwise gardens at the Manningham Function Centre.
Hannah Moloney
Hannah Moloney is best known for her work in permaculture and as a presenter on ABC’s Gardening Australia. Her first book The Good Life: How To Grow A Better World explores ways to counter the climate emergency individually and collectively. Hannah will discuss founding Good Life Permaculture in Tasmania, Home Harvest an annual edible garden tour and why she is known as the 'compost queen'.
Adam Grubb
Adam Grubb runs Very Edible Gardens, who have been designing and creating edible home and community gardens in Melbourne for the last 15 years. He's also co-authored several books, including The Art of Frugal Hedonism and The Weed Forager's Handbook. He got into edible gardening (and co-founded the Permablitz movement of volunteer backyard makeovers) in the mid 2000's in the heart of the millenium drought. Adam will take some lessons learnt then and since to share ways that we can create lush and productive oases with a minimum of water use including wicking beds, passive water capture with micro earthworks, tanks, greywater and more.
The Inspired Living Series - 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 all 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.
Manningham Volunteer Resource Service (Eastern Volunteers) will be hosting the 2nd Annual Manningham Volunteer Expo.
The Expo will feature organisations from various sectors, including: aged care, disability, new migrant services, gardening and conservation, animal welfare, hospitality, emergency and other community services.
Register online or walk in on the day.
Meeting Date: 27 May 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 05:35 | 5.1 Motion of Condolence: Passing of William Darmondy |
| 9:30 | 5.2 Motion of Condolence: Passing of Henry Metcher |
| 12:45 | 5.3 2025 Federal Elections |
| 13:55 | 5.4 Acknowledgement of Cr Chen - Recipient of ECLC Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 |
| 15:00 | 6. PETITIONS |
| 15:05 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 34:35 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
| 34:45 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
| 10. CITY PLANNING | |
| 35:10 | 10.1 Spark worker parking impacts to wider community |
| 53:00 | 10.2 Doncaster Hill Development Contributions Plan, 2005 - Expiry of the Plan |
| 55:00 | 10.3 Statutory Planning Application Activity Quarter 3 (January to March 2025) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 56:40 | 11.1 Manningham Youth and Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee Membership Nominations |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 1:02:00 | 12.1 Road Management Plan Review and Adoption |
| 1:04:30 | 12.2 Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2034 |
| 1:12:30 | 12.3 March Capital Works Status Report |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 1:20:30 | 13.1 Manningham Quartlery Report |
| 1:25:30 | 13.2 Revised Instrument of Delegation from Council to the Chief Executive Officer |
| 1:26:50 | 13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
| 1:27:30 | 13.4 Documents for Sealing |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 1:28:00 | 14.1 Draft Council Plan, Draft 2025/26 Budget, Draft 10 Year Financial Plan 2025/26 to 2034/35 and the Draft Revenue and Rating Plan |
| 1:37:40 | 14.2 Investment Policy 2025 |
| 1:41:40 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
| 1:41:45 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 1:56:30 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
We’ve completed a review of our Road Management Plan (RMP), and the updated plan was formally adopted at the Council meeting on 27 May 2025.
The RMP sets out how we manage more than 680 kilometres of local roads across Manningham, in line with the Road Management Act 2004 – ensuring they stay safe, functional and well-maintained for everyone in our community.
As part of the review, we proposed a number of updates to make the plan easier to read and more aligned with current best practice.
We invited feedback from the community between 20 March and 17 April 2025.
Thank you to everyone who took part and provided input into the plan.
Most feedback focused on specific local issues like traffic conditions, road crossings, or footpaths which are areas outside the scope of the RMP. We’ve passed these concerns on to the relevant Council teams or other agencies like the Department of Transport and Planning to follow up.
We also heard that many of you supported our current practices, such as proactive vegetation management.
Based on your input, no major changes were made to the Road Management Plan. We did make some minor formatting improvements.
You can find out more about the consultation on Your Say Manningham.
View the Road Management Plan on our website. You can also view in person at the Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
If you have questions or want to know more, please contact our Coordinator Sustainable Engineering on 9840 9333 or email us at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
Join us for the biggest bioblitz event across the southern hemisphere! ...
What amazing biodiversity is in your area? We'd love to know!
By the end of October, the natural world is on full throttle. Flowers are blooming, insects are emerging, birds are singing, and reptiles are coming out of their winter hibernation. It makes sense for the Southern Hemisphere to observe life at this time of year.
The purpose of the Great Southern Bioblitz is to highlight the immense biodiversity spread across the Southern Hemisphere in the flourishing springtime. Also, to engage the public in science and nature learning, using the citizen science platform iNaturalist.
To participate in the event you will need to download the iNaturalist app on your device.
What amazing biodiversity is in your area? We'd love to know! ...
What amazing biodiversity is in your area? We'd love to know!
By the end of October, the natural world is on full throttle. Flowers are blooming, insects are emerging, birds are singing, and reptiles are coming out of their winter hibernation. It makes sense for the Southern Hemisphere to observe life at this time of year.
The purpose of the Great Southern Bioblitz is to highlight the immense biodiversity spread across the Southern Hemisphere in the flourishing springtime. Also, to engage the public in science and nature learning, using the citizen science platform iNaturalist.
To participate in the event you will need to download the iNaturalist app on your device.
Manningham Council’s Gambling Policy is due for an update with the latest evidence, data and community input. We are inviting community members to participate in one of two workshops to discuss gambling harm in Manningham.
During these workshops, we want to hear about your understanding of gambling harm in the community and where you think Council should prioritise its response. Your feedback will help us to develop evidence-based strategies to address gambling harm in Manningham.
Topics covered will include:
We are interested in hearing from people who have been impacted by gambling harm, either directly or indirectly.
For more information, please visit Manningham Gambling Policy on Your Say.
Please note: this session will be held in-person and catering will be provided.
Join us for a free and informative webinar delivered by Leisure Networks, specifically designed for all Manningham sport club volunteers....
This session will focus on empowering volunteers with essential knowledge and practical tools to ensure the financial sustainability of their club.
Topics to be covered:
This webinar is a must-attend for anyone involved in managing or supporting a sport club in Manningham. Whether you’re a new volunteer or a seasoned committee member, you'll walk away with actionable knowledge to improve your club’s financial stability.
Join this free workshop series for sport clubs.
Explore the six principles of the Fair Access Policy.
Attendees will use the Sport for All Toolkit to create a tailored action plan with practical strategies to implement.
Facilitated by industry expert Lisa Lymbery, from Victoria University.
Arrival and check in from 6.00pm, workshop starts at 6.30pm.
Hear from local ecologist John Harris about Manningham's threatened species and the challenges they face, including habitat loss, invasive species and climate change.
Manningham is home to 56 threatened animal species, including the Brush-tailed Phascogale, Grey-headed Flying-fox, Swift Parrot and Barking Owl.
There are 466 threatened plant species, 246 of which are critically endangered.
A species is considered threatened when it's at risk of extinction within a local area, even if it's not globally endangered.
About the presenter
John Harris (BASc, GDipEd) is the Director and Principal Zoologist/Ecologist at Wildlife Experiences. With a background in both environmental science and education, John has led fauna and flora surveys, environmental audits and sustainability programs across Victoria and beyond.
He's also an experienced educator, delivering seminars, guiding Nature Stewards walks, and formerly teaching secondary science for more than 17 years.
You can also attend the Environment Seminars - Solutions to Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions Wednesday, 24 September 2025 7.00 to 8.30 pm.
Manningham Environment Seminar Series - Threatened Fauna Species of Manningham
Spend an evening with local ecologist John Harris and learn about threatened fauna species that are found locally in Manningham
Manningham is home to a significant number of threatened species, both animals and plants, facing threats like habitat loss, invasive species, and climate change. The municipality has identified 56 threatened animal species, including some of national and state significance like the Brush-tailed Phascogale, Grey-headed Flying-fox, Swift Parrot, and Barking Owl. Additionally, there are 466 threatened plant species, with a substantial portion (246) considered critically endangered. #Swifft State Wide Integrated Flora and Fauna Teams
A species is determined to be threatened when its population within a specific geographic area (like Manningham or Victoria) is at risk of extinction, even if it's not globally threatened. This can happen due to factors like habitat loss, invasive species, or pollution within that area, making the species susceptible to local extinction.
Presenter: John Harris (BASc, GDipEd) - Director and Principal Zoologist / Ecologist
John Harris (BASc, GDipEd) is the Director and Principal Zoologist / Ecologist at Wildlife Experiences.
John has worked in both the environmental and education sectors, often combining the two. As an ecological consultant, John has been involved in flora and fauna surveys, environmental audits, flora and fauna salvaging (spotter/catcher) and as sustainability adviser in Victoria and interstate. He has co-authored or contributed to a number of books on wildlife, authored many flora and fauna assessment reports and management plans.
He is also an environmental educator working with landcare groups, delivering seminars for local governments and also provides fauna presentation and walks for the Nature Stewards program. He was previously in the education sector for over 17 years as a secondary Biology/Science teacher as well as Environment and Sustainability Manager.
