Meeting Date: 28 March 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Time stamps
Time Code | Item |
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4:35 | 5. PRESENTATIONS |
4:45 | 5.1 Manningham Staff Service Awards |
6:20 | 5.2 Victoria Police Honours and Awards Ceremony |
6. PETITIONS | |
8:05 | 6.1 Request to Cease Plans to Build a Footpath along Unwin Street, Templestowe |
8:50 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
26:45 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
25:51 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
26:05 | 10. CITY PLANNING |
27:10 | 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES |
27:10 | 11.1 Sports Facility Development Plan |
36:00 | 11.2 Draft Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre Outdoor Masterplan |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
44:04 | 12.1 Draft Strategic Property Acquisition Policy |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
55:28 | 13.1 State Government Advocacy Update |
1:06:55 | 13.2 MAV State Council 2023 - Cost of Living Motions |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
1:13:08 | 14.1 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 |
1:13:40 | 14.2 Informal Meeting of Councillors |
1:13:10 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing |
1:14:50 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
1:15:00 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
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Meeting Date: 27 August 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Timestamps
Timecode | Item |
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5. PRESENTATIONS | |
05:30 | 5.1 Passing of Robert Spargo |
12:05 | 5.2 Acknowledgement of Manningham Olympians |
6. PETITIONS | |
13:00 | 6.1 Petition - Safety Concerns from Open Roadside Drainage along Omar Street, Templestowe Lower |
13:55 | 6.2 Petition - Objecting to the proposed development at 2 Brendan Avenue, Doncaster (PLN22/0537) and at 370-380 Manningham Road (PLN23/0344) |
15:20 | 6.3 Petition - Against Construction of 13 Units/Townhouses at entrance to Brendan Avenue, Doncaster |
16:40 | 6.4 Petition - Proposing Amendment to the Councillor Code of Conduct February 2021 |
17:45 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS | |
37.25 | 9.1 Planning Application PLA23/0020 for an amendment to Planning Permit PL12/022747 at 659-671 Doncaster Road, Doncaster |
10. CITY PLANNING | |
43.50 | 10.1 Council Submission - Plan for Victoria and draft Housing Targets (Page 166) |
01:14:00 | 10.2 Statutory Planning Application Activity Quarter 4 (April to June 2024) (Page 200) |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
01:23:45 | 11.1 2024 Annual Healthy Ageing Grant Program Recommendations (Page 208) |
01:32:40 | 11.2 Outdoor Sports Infrastructure and Allocations Policy (Page 214) |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
02:46:00 | 12.1 Concrete Maintenance Works Contract Panel Award Recommendation MP001475 |
02:48:11 | 12.2 End of 2023-24 Financial Year Capital Works Report (Page 326) |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
02:54:00 | 13.1 Gender Equality Act Progress Report 2023 Update (Page 384) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
02:58:40 | 14.1 Review of Council Expenses Policy (Page 427) |
03:01:05 | 14.2 Council Meeting Schedule (Page 449) |
03:01:30 | 14.3 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 452) |
03:01:55 | 14.4 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 455) |
03:02:30 | 14.5 Documents for Sealing (Page 465) |
15. URGENT BUSINESS | |
03:03:20 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 467) |
03:23:10 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (Page 467) |
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Meeting Date: 24 April 2018
Meeting Time: 7.00 pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
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Join us for the Healthy, Happy & Wise: Healthy Ageing Forum, an informative event designed to support older adults in ageing well.
Featuring expert speakers from organisations such as Eastern Community Legal Centre, Bendigo Bank, and Elder Rights Advocacy, the forum will cover key topics including financial literacy, retirement planning, elder rights, housing, and active living.
The expert panel will be addressing key topics relating to healthy ageing, and what it means to be Healthy, Happy and Wise.
Participants will be able to explore resource stalls, and enjoy complimentary morning tea.
Held in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2025, this event highlights the importance of elder rights, ageism prevention, and a safe, respectful community for all.
This event is now sold out, but you can join the waitlist by clicking the "join waitlist" button on the right.
Join us for the Healthy, Happy & Wise: Healthy Ageing Forum, an informative event designed to support older adults in ageing well.
Featuring expert speakers from organisations such as Eastern Community Legal Centre, Bendigo Bank, and Elder Rights Advocacy, the forum will cover key topics including financial literacy, retirement planning, elder rights, housing, and active living.
Attendees can engage in a panel discussion with Q&A, explore resource stalls, and enjoy a complimentary morning tea for networking and community connection.
Held in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2025, this event highlights the importance of elder rights, ageism prevention, and a safe, respectful community for all.
This is a free event, however places are limited. Register your attendance today.
Are you covered for emergencies at home?
We are holding a home insurance workshop with Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC), a multidisciplinary legal service that works to prevent problems and support community resilience.
The session will cover important topics including:
- having an up-to-date insurance policy
- the right insurance amount for your home and contents
- what to look out for in your existing insurance policy.
Participants are encouraged to bring insurance policy documents for personal reference during the session.
It's free to register but bookings are essential.
Please note: this repeat session of the Home Insurance workshop will be held in Mandarin.
Meeting Date: 27 February 2018
Meeting Time: 7.00 pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
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Meeting Date: 15 December 2015
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
View and download the full Council Agenda below. A clearer version of the Attachments can be viewed separately by clicking on the item below.
By going all-electric and improving the efficiency of your home, you can improve comfort and lower your energy bills.
Solar Savers is a local government initiative that helps residents go electric with trustworthy suppliers and quality products.
The Solar Savers program is expanding to provide greater choice, with more products and suppliers.
Join a series of informative webinars during August 2025 to learn about the exciting new offerings.
Session 5: Insulation and Draught Proofing
In this presentation, you'll learn about insulation and draught proofing, how they work and the benefits of installing them in your home. You will also hear from Solar Savers' panel of trusted suppliers, who will answer common questions about insulating and draught proofing your property.
Registration is essential.
Join us at further sessions throughout August:
Solar, Batteries, and Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers | Tuesday 19 August, 7:00pm |
Heat Pump Hot Water Systems | Wednesday 20 August, 12:00pm |
Split Systems (Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning) | Thursday 21 August, 12:00pm |
Induction Cooktops | Tuesday 26 August, 12:00pm |
Home Energy Assessments | Thursday 28 August, 7:00pm |
Electrify Your Life
This event 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.
Meeting Date: 28 May 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.
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Timestamps
Timecode | Item |
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04:31 | PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
05:07 | CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
5. PRESENTATIONS | |
05:56 | 5.1 Cricket Victoria Awards - Warrandyte Cricket Club |
6. PETITIONS | |
06:52 | 6.1 Petition - Request for traffic to be slowed on Pinehill Drive |
08:10 | 6.2 Petition - Request for Installation of Public Toilets at Morris Williams Reserve |
10:30 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
10. CITY PLANNING (Page 3) | |
11:02 | 10.1 Birrarung Valley Walk - Memorandum of Understanding (Page 3) |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (Page 9) | |
14:33 | 11.1 Manningham Gambling Policy & Action Plan 2024 (Page 9) |
21:00 | 11.2 Outdoor Sports Infrastructure and Allocations Policy (Page 33) |
47.32 | 11.3 2024 Manningham Community Fund Grant Program Recommendations (Page 147) |
12. CITY SERVICES (Page 151) | |
51:40 | 12.1 The Pines Update (Page 151) |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY (Page 154) | |
55.33 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 3 (Jan-Mar), 2023/24 (Page 154) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 180 | |
01:03:55 | 14.1 Proposed 10 Year Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2033/34 (Page 180) |
01:28:08 | 14.2 Proposed 2024/25 Budget (Page 221) |
01:38:50 | 14.3 Review of Manningham's Governance Rules (Page 332) |
01:49:48 | 14.4 Audit and Risk Committee - Appointment of New Independent Member and Change in Councillor Representation (Page 410) |
01:53:30 | 14.5 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 413) |
01:54:15 | 14.6 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 418) |
01:54:50 | 14.7 Documents for Sealing (Page 433) |
01:55:35 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
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This groundbreaking exhibition calls attention to the pressing issue of Indigenous incarceration in Australia and the crisis of deaths in custody.
Guest-curated by Kent Morris (Barkindji), it presents works by leading First Nations artists including Vernon Ah Kee, Gordon Bennett, Destiny Deacon, Jimmy Pike, and Judy Watson. Their powerful responses are shown alongside the remarkable creative achievements of former and current prison inmates, many of whom have connected with their culture and Country through The Torch program, such as Thelma Beeton, Stacey Edwards, Robby Wirramanda and Sean Miller.
The exhibition is showing until 20 July 2025 in the Heide Main Galleries.
Visit the Heide website for opening hours and information about how to plan your visit.
Image credit: Trevor Nickolls, Brush with the Lore, 2010, Art Gallery of South Australia, acquisition through Tarnanthi: Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art, supported by BHP 2018.
This online program provides an overview of dementia and how to proceed after a diagnosis. The program runs over seven sessions and covers coping with change, relationships and communication, planning for the future and staying healthy.
You will gain knowledge in:
- dementia and related issues such as planning for the future
- strategies for living positively with dementia including support
- the management, reduction and/or prevention of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.
Suitable for people living with dementia and their family carers and family members. This program is not suitable for professionals employed in the health or aged care sectors.
Dementia Australia's facilitators have specialist dementia knowledge, skills and experience. This program is delivered interactively - you will be encouraged to share your experiences alongside other participants, giving you an opportunity to develop new support networks.
If you register to attend this program you will be contacted by Dementia Australia staff to ensure that the program will meet your needs and that you meet the eligibility requirements.
An El Niño summer is coming. Recent rainfall has supercharged fuel loads. Dry conditions will increase fire risks next summer, especially grass fires.
In this webinar, presenters will discuss bushfire and grassfire behaviour.
Hear from:
- Kevin Tolhurst AM, University of Melbourne
- Justin Leonard, CSIRO
You will have the opportunity to ask questions before or during the webinar.
About the Get Bushfire Resilient webinar series
Our webinars involve the best presenters and panel members in Australia and include robust audience engagement. Watch the webinars with family and friends and discuss the information and your plans.
Learn how grass fires and bushfires behave and what your family can do to reduce your risks.
Learn from eminent subject experts.
About Bushfire Resilience Inc.
Bushfire Resilience Inc. is an independent community-led organisation. We provide carefully developed webinars that provide information about bushfire preparedness. Our webinar topics are practical, helpful and relevant.
An El Niño summer is coming. Recent rainfall has supercharged fuel loads. Dry conditions will increase fire risks next summer, especially grass fires.
In this webinar you will find advice on reducing the risk for you and your home during and before a bushfire.
Presenters include:
- Justin Leonard, CSIRO
You will have the opportunity to ask questions before or during the webinar.
About the Get Bushfire Resilient webinar series
Our webinars involve the best presenters and panel members in Australia and include robust audience engagement. Watch the webinars with family and friends and discuss the information and your plans.
Learn how grass fires and bushfires behave and what your family can do to reduce your risks.
Learn from eminent subject experts.
About Bushfire Resilience Inc.
Bushfire Resilience Inc. is an independent community-led organisation. We provide carefully developed webinars that provide information about bushfire preparedness. Our webinar topics are practical, helpful and relevant.
Park Reserve is located on the Koonung Creek Linear Park and next to the Greythorn Bowling Club. There is a synthetic soccer pitch, pavilion, spectator area, carpark and some treed open space. A new pavilion was constructed in 2012 and a synthetic soccer pitch in 2017.
Highlights
- Soccer field (FIFA accredited 106 x 69 metres)
- Manningham Juventus Old Boys Soccer Club
- Manningham United Blues Soccer Club
- Koonung Creek Linear Park
Facilities for hire
Park Avenue Reserve offers synthetic soccer pitch hire.
Contact us for bookings and fees.
Report an issue
Have you noticed something unsafe like a broken tree branch or damaged playground that needs our attention?
Organising a large event?
Some types of events, such as festivals or school's cross country runs need a special permission to be held on public land.
Meeting Date: 27 July 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Virtual meeting. You can watch the livestream on this page or on our Facebook page.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Council Meetings
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. Pursuant to the Local Government Act 2020, Council meetings will be held virtually until further notice. Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account). 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 Mayor. For more information visit the Council Meeting Procedures page.
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Agenda timestamps
00:00 - Opening prayer and statements of acknowledgement
04:28 - Passing of Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP
23:57 - Tokyo Olympic Games acknowledgement
24:34 - Petitions
25:50 - Public question time
33:06 - Community Partnership Grant Program 2021-2025
38:18 - Draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021-2025
The Melbourne to Warburton Trail is a 105-kilometre trail that can be used by pedestrians, cyclists, and in some sections, horse riders.
It starts from the heart of Melbourne's CBD and passes through the eastern suburbs and townships until it reaches Warburton through the scenic Yarra Valley.
The trail provides access to some of Australia's best cultural experiences, hospitality venues, and tourism destinations.
It is also essential for local connections, linking people to schools, community services, and regional destinations while providing valuable opportunities for outdoor recreation, nature connection and active transport.
View the Melbourne to Warburton Trail map
Some of the main destinations along or near the trail in Manningham include:
- Mullum Mullum Creek Trail
- Main Yarra Trail
- Koonung Creek Linear Park and trail
- Koonung Park
- Boronia Reserve
- Bulleen Park and Ride
- Doncaster Park and Ride
- Tunstall Square Shopping Centre
Other destinations along the trail include:
- Federation Square
- Birrarung Marr
- MCG
- Melbourne Park precincts
- Abbotsford Convent
- Collingwood Children’s Farm
- Studley Park Boathouse
- Fairfield Boathouse
- Schwerkolt’s Cottage
- Lillydale Lake
- Seville Water Play Park
- Wesburn Park Pump Track
- Warburton Water World
The Melbourne to Warburton Trail Map
The Eastern Regional Trails Working Group is pleased to launch the Melbourne to Warburton Trail Map. This online interactive map will guide trail users accessing the Melbourne to Warburton Trail.
The Eastern Regional Trails Working Group is a cooperative partnership between City of Boroondara, City of Monash, Knox City Council, Manningham Council, Maroondah City Council, Whitehorse City Council and Yarra Ranges Council.
An El Niño summer is coming. Recent rainfall has supercharged fuel loads. Dry conditions will increase fire risks next summer, especially grass fires.
In this webinar, the panel will discuss pets and bushfires. Get practical, best practice information about preparing, managing and caring for your pets before, during and after a fire.
Presenters include:
- Mel Taylor, Macquarie University
- Steve Glassey, University of Portsmouth
- Rachel Westcott, South Australian Veterinary Emergency Management Inc
You will have the opportunity to ask questions before or during the webinar.
About the Get Bushfire Resilient webinar series
Our webinars involve the best presenters and panel members in Australia and include robust audience engagement. Watch the webinars with family and friends and discuss the information and your plans.
Learn how grass fires and bushfires behave and what your family can do to reduce your risks.
Learn from eminent subject experts.
About Bushfire Resilience Inc.
Bushfire Resilience Inc. is an independent community-led organisation. We provide carefully developed webinars that provide information about bushfire preparedness. Our webinar topics are practical, helpful and relevant.
Meeting Date: 28 February 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Time stamps
Timecode | Item |
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04:55 | 5. PRESENTATIONS |
04:55 | 5.1 Australia Day Honours 2023 |
06:02 | 6. PETITIONS |
06:10 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS | |
9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS | |
10. CITY PLANNING | |
40:50 | 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES |
40:55 | 11.1 Manningham Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-25 Adoption (Page 3) |
44:15 | 11.2 Pricing Policy for Use of Council Active Open Space (Page 26) |
50:00 | 11.3 Wonga Park Reserve Master Plan for Endorsement (Page 54) |
55:50 | 11.4 Manningham Youth Advisory Committee (Page 230) |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
1:02:05 | 12.1 Mid-Year Capital Works Update (Page 255) |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
01:07:40 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 2 (October - December), 2022/23 (Page 255) |
01:21:20 | 13.2 National General Assembly 2023 Motions - Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC) Infrastructure (Page 276) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
01:32:50 | 14.1 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 279) |
01:33:20 | 14.2 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 282) |
01:38:00 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing |
15. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
01:33:55 | 15.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.1/2023) |
01:39:15 | 16. URGENT BUSINESS |
01:39:30 | 17. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
01:46:15 | 18. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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- Item 18.1 Aged Care Reform - In Principle Decision - 28 February 2023pdf169.04 KBUPDATED: 7 March 2023download
- Item 18.2 Community Transport Future Directions - 28 February 2023pdf105.75 KBUPDATED: 7 March 2023download
- Item 18.3 Facility Management and Leisure Services Tender - 28 February 2023pdf177.73 KBUPDATED: 6 March 2023download
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Meeting Date: 27 June 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
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Time Stamps
Timecode | Item |
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4:20 | 4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
5. PRESENTATIONS | |
5:00 | 5.1 Acknowledgement of Hunter Valley Bus Crash |
6:50 | 5.2 King's Birthday 2023 honours list |
8:15 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
10. CITY PLANNING | |
21:00 | 10.1 Integrated Water Management and Flood Mapping Update (Page 3) |
24:40 | 10.2 Draft Affordable Housing Policy (Page 31) |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
33:15 | 11.1 2023 Annual Grant Program Recommendations (Page 57) |
37:45 | 11.2 Health and Wellbeing Action Plan 2021-2023 Progress Report (Page 75) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
41:10 | 14.1 2023 General Valuation Return |
50:30 | 14.2 Recreational Lands - Charges in Lieu of Rates 2023-24 |
51:30 | 14.3 10 Year Financial Plan 2023/24 to 2032/33 (Page 95) |
01:08:30 | 14.4 2023/24 Budget Adoption and Declaration of Rates and Charges |
01:54:40 | 14.5 Audit and Risk Committee Independent Member Reappointment (Page 247) |
01:55:10 | 14.6 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 249) |
01:55:45 | 14.7 Informal Meetings of Councillors (page 254) |
01:56:20 | 14.8 Documents for Sealing (Page 266) |
01:56:45 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
01:56:50 | 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
02:14:05 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |