Promise · Council united

Back events, festivals and the arts

Council has voted on this 112 times, between Nov 2020 and Aug 2026. 104 of the 112 decisions went the promise's way. Members split on 33 of them. 6 members made this promise; each one's record is below.

I back major events, street festivals and cultural projectsBruce Reynolds · Additional statement, 2025
Increase sponsorship for events to make Perth more vibrantLiam Gobbert · Candidate profile, 2025
the events and experiences that make people feel welcomeLisa Ma · Additional statement, 2025
Increased support for arts and local festivalsDavid Goncalves · Additional statement, 2023
Support the ultimate renewable industry; art, music and multimediaViktor Ko · Candidate profile, 2020
Fun events, better lightingCatherine Lezer · Candidate profile, 2023

In line meansA vote to fund, sponsor or support events, festivals or the arts is in line; a vote to cut or refuse them is not.

Each member's record

Moderate consensus: Council was united, and went for this promise. A framed marker means the member voted with that united Council. ★ made this promise.

MemberRecordVotes in line
Bruce Reynolds ★
Voted consistently forModerate consensus
45 of 46
split 10 of 11
David Goncalves ★
Voted consistently forModerate consensus
39 of 41
split 7 of 9
Catherine Lezer ★
Voted generally forModerate consensus
64 of 82
split 12 of 28
Raj Doshi
Voted almost always forModerate consensus
35 of 40
split 6 of 11
Liam Gobbert ★
Voted almost always forModerate consensus
100 of 108
split 25 of 31
Lisa Ma ★
Voted consistently forModerate consensus
11 of 11
split 1 of 1
Viktor Ko ★
Voted almost always forModerate consensus
76 of 81
split 18 of 22
Chris Patton
Voted consistently forModerate consensus
15 of 15
split 4 of 4
Adam Pacan
Voted consistently forModerate consensus
7 of 7
split 3 of 3

Every vote

YVoted in lineNVoted, not in line·Did not vote–Not yet on CouncilThe letter is how they voted.

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25 AUG 2026
Major Leveraging and Activation Opportunity: WA Museum 2027 ExhibitionUnanimous
Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $275,000 from the Major Events Activation Reserve for the WA Museum Boola Bardip 2027 exhibition.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line·DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in line·KOYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in line·PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Gobbert, Ma, Patton
Did not vote: Doshi, Ko, Pacan
25 AUG 2026
Council Report: Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship 2026/27Unanimous
Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $400,000 sponsorship of Perth Festival.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line·DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in line·KOYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in line·PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Gobbert, Ma, Patton
Did not vote: Doshi, Ko, Pacan
25 AUG 2026
Arts and Culture Sponsorship 2026/27Unanimous
Carried 5–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The amended officer recommendation approves $1,215,000 in arts and culture sponsorships over three years for theatre, ballet, opera, WASO, PICA, the Lester Prize and festivals, so a Yes is in line (p160-161).

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZ·DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in line·KOYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in line·PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Gobbert, Ma, Patton
Did not vote: Lezer, Doshi, Ko, Pacan
25 AUG 2026
Major Leveraging and Activation Opportunity: 2027 Rugby World CupUnanimous
Carried 5–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $979,400 from the Major Events Activation Reserve for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line·DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line·MA·KOYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in line·PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Gobbert, Patton
Did not vote: Doshi, Ma, Ko, Pacan
28 JUL 2026
City of Perth Art Award (Notice of Motion OCM 25/03-035)UnanimousMember’s motion
Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Establishes a Creative Capital Fund for art acquisitions and a City of Perth Art Award with allocated budgets, which funds the arts.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZ·DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in lineYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in lineYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in line·PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Gobbert, Ma, Ko, Patton
Did not vote: Lezer, Doshi, Pacan
28 JUL 2026
City of Perth Art Award (Notice of Motion OCM 25/03-035)UnanimousAmendment
Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
What it changed. Turns the officer's $100,000-a-year acquisitions fund (which dropped the Art Award) into a biennial program: acquisitions of up to $100,000 in alternate years from 2027/28 and a City of Perth Art Awards with $170,000 in the other years, first held in the 2029 commemorative program.
Reasons given in the minutes. • The amendment achieves one biennial program, with a dedicated acquisition round in one year and the City of Perth Art Awards in the alternate year. • Adds greater scope, value and opportunity • Allows for two complementary outcomes: a Civic Collection that grows with intent, and a civic occasion that gathers the community around our city's cultural excellence • Takes on the officers advice around costs

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZ·DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in lineYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in lineYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in line·PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Gobbert, Ma, Ko, Patton
Did not vote: Lezer, Doshi, Pacan
22 JUL 2026
Adoption of the Annual Budget 2026/27Unanimous
Carried 5–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The budget carries $13.87 million for sponsorship and events, and the adopted point 12 calls a workshop on options to fund the events and sponsorship allocation, including from reserves, so a Yes is in line (p74, p85).

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZ·DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in line·KOYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in line·PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Gobbert, Ma, Patton
Did not vote: Lezer, Doshi, Ko, Pacan
22 JUL 2026
Adoption of the Annual Budget 2026/27: amended motion (mid-year budget workshop)UnanimousAmendment
Carried 5–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The amendment asks for options to fund the Events and Sponsorship allocation, including from reserves (p83), and its printed reasons cite underfunded events, festivals and arts, so it moves toward more event and arts funding under C2.
What it changed. Adds a point asking the CEO to hold a mid-year budget workshop, alongside the events, sponsorships and grants review, to present options for funding the Events and Sponsorship allocation, including from reserves.
Reasons given in the minutes. • The administration has acknowledged Council's ongoing concerns regarding the limited funding available across the City's events, sponsorship, arts and community grant programs and has identified a constructive pathway forward through the upcoming budget review process. • Demand for funding consistently exceeds available budgets. In the previous year, artists and cultural organisations submitted funding requests totalling millions of dollars; however, a number of projects could not be supported due to budget constraints rather than a lack of merit. • The issue is not isolated to the arts sector. Major events, festivals, community groups and Local Activation Grant applicants regularly experience funding shortages as available allocations are exhausted. • Several sponsorship and grant programs are consistently oversubscribed, indicating that current budget provisions do not adequately meet community demand. • Expenditure across a number of funding streams has exceeded original budget allocations, demonstrating sustained demand for support and the need to review funding levels. • The proposed change seeks to provide an opportunity for Council to consider these funding pressures through the budget review process and explore options to better align available funding with demonstrated community need and strategic objectives.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZ·DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in line·KOYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in line·PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Gobbert, Ma, Patton
Did not vote: Lezer, Doshi, Ko, Pacan
26 MAY 2026
Event Sponsorship Round 2026/27Unanimous
Carried 5–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $1,263,369 in event sponsorships; the one decline does not change that the motion funds events.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in line·GON·LEZYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line·MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line·PATYPACAdam Pacan voted Yes, in line
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko, Pacan
Did not vote: Goncalves, Lezer, Ma, Patton
26 MAY 2026
Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship 2025/26: NBLUnanimous
Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves HoopsFest Perth sponsorship of $275,000 cash and $40,000 in-kind a year for two years.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in line·GON·LEZYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line·MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in lineYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in lineYPACAdam Pacan voted Yes, in line
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko, Patton, Pacan
Did not vote: Goncalves, Lezer, Ma
26 MAY 2026
NOM (OCM-25/03-035) Response: Ore Obelisk
Carried 5–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The motion approves up to $118,000 for a physical commemoration of the Ore Obelisk and keeps its original elements in the Cultural Collections, so a member committed to arts and cultural funding would vote for it.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in line·GON·LEZNDOSRaj Doshi voted No, not in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line·MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in lineYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in lineYPACAdam Pacan voted Yes, in line
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Gobbert, Ko, Patton, Pacan
No: Doshi
Did not vote: Goncalves, Lezer, Ma
26 MAY 2026
NOM (OCM-25/03-035) Response: Ore ObeliskAmendment
Carried 5–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The amendment raises spending on the artwork's commemoration from $75,000 to up to $118,000 and keeps the original elements in the cultural collection (p488), which is a vote to fund and support the arts under C2.
What it changed. Replaces the $75,000 digital commemoration and full deaccessioning of the Ore Obelisk with up to $118,000 for a physical commemorative display at Council House using the drill bit, rejects the digital/AR option, and keeps the surviving original elements in the City's Cultural Collections.
Reasons given in the minutes. • The amendment recognises the Ore Obelisk's civic, historical and cultural significance. • The amendment provides for a physical and photographic interpretative commemoration that preserves the story and significance of the work in a safe and proportionate way. • Community consultation has occurred and feedback provided by the community. • The artwork is important to the community.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in line·GON·LEZNDOSRaj Doshi voted No, not in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line·MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in lineYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in lineYPACAdam Pacan voted Yes, in line
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Gobbert, Ko, Patton, Pacan
No: Doshi
Did not vote: Goncalves, Lezer, Ma
29 APR 2026
NOM (OCM-25/03-035) Response: The ArchUnanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Council approves $210,500 to commission a new public artwork to replace the unsafe Arch, so a Yes is in line (p112).

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in lineYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line·PATYPACAdam Pacan voted Yes, in line
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ma, Ko, Pacan
Did not vote: Patton
31 MAR 2026
Consideration of Decisions from the Electors General Meeting: 27 January 2026
Carried 6–2. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The motion supports continued cultural programming engagement and asks for 2026/27 budget options to fund a First Nations-led event on 26 January 2027, so a member committed to cultural projects and events would vote for it.
Note. Cr Lezer moved the officer recommendation, then voted against it once the Deputy Lord Mayor's amendment added a request for 2027 event funding options (minutes pp187-189).

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineNLEZCatherine Lezer voted No, not in lineNDOSRaj Doshi voted No, not in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in lineYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in lineYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in line·PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Gobbert, Ma, Ko, Patton
No: Lezer, Doshi
Did not vote: Pacan
24 FEB 2026
2026/27 Events Plan
Carried 6–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The motion adopts the City's 2026/27 Events Plan, so a member committed to events and festivals would vote for it.
Note. The one vote against was Deputy Lord Mayor Goncalves; the minutes record no reason. The adopted plan dropped three events because of a sponsorship shortfall. Cr Ma did not vote (proximity interest) (minutes pp541-542).

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineNGONDavid Goncalves voted No, not in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line·MA·KOYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in lineYPACAdam Pacan voted Yes, in line
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Patton, Pacan
No: Goncalves
Did not vote: Ma, Ko
24 FEB 2026
Major Leveraging Opportunity: 2026 LightscapeUnanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $60,000 as Supporting Partner of the 2026 Lightscape event.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in lineYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in lineYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in lineYPACAdam Pacan voted Yes, in line
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ma, Ko, Patton, Pacan
9 DEC 2025
2026/27 Sponsorship and Grants ProgramUnanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Endorses the 2026/27 Sponsorship and Grants Program and its in-principle budget.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in lineYMALisa Ma voted Yes, in lineYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in lineYPATChris Patton voted Yes, in line·PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ma, Ko, Patton
Did not vote: Pacan
26 AUG 2025
Major Leveraging Opportunity: HoopsFest 2026Unanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $383,286 from the Major Events Activation Reserve for HoopsFest 2026.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 2 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
26 AUG 2025
Notice of Motion: Public Art in Public Spaces, Murals on Available Blank Walls particularly under Freeway OverpassesMember’s motion
Carried 5–3. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The motion asks for a costed report on commissioning public art and creative lighting at the Mitchell Freeway underpass for the 2026/27 budget, so a member committed to arts funding would vote for it.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineNLEZCatherine Lezer voted No, not in lineNDOSRaj Doshi voted No, not in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Gobbert, Ko and 1 former councillor
No: Lezer, Doshi and 1 former councillor
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
26 AUG 2025
Arts and Culture Sponsorship 2025/26
Carried 6–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The motion approves $1,130,300 in Arts and Culture Sponsorships including the AWESOME Festival and The Blue Room Theatre, so a member committed to arts and festival funding would vote for it.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MANKOViktor Ko voted No, not in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Gobbert and 2 former councillors
No: Ko
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
26 AUG 2025
Events StrategyUnanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Adopts the Events Strategy.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 2 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
26 AUG 2025
Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship 2025/26Unanimous
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $2,090,000 in Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship including FRINGE WORLD and Perth Festival.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 1 former councillor
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
29 JUL 2025
Notice of Motion: Enhancing our Culture through MusicUnanimousMember’s motion
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Requests investigation of ways to increase music events, including incentives, grants and sponsorship.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 2 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
27 MAY 2025
Major Leveraging Opportunity: Terracotta WarriorsUnanimous
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $267,600 to leverage the Terracotta Warriors exhibition, a cultural event.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in line·GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 2 former councillors
Did not vote: Goncalves
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
27 MAY 2025
Event Sponsorship 2025/2026Unanimous
Carried 5–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $1,453,000 in event sponsorships.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in line·GON·LEZYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Doshi, Gobbert and 2 former councillors
Did not vote: Goncalves, Lezer, Ko
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
29 APR 2025
Notice of Motion: Activating Wellington ParkUnanimousMember’s motion
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Requests an activation plan for Wellington Square exploring event incentives, grants and sponsorship.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 2 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
25 MAR 2025
Notice of Motion: Activate Free Car Parks for Wellington Square Event DaysMember’s motion
Lost 3–4. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Free weekend parking at the Royal Street car park for large Wellington Square events (minutes 25 Mar 2025, p.56) is City support for events as well as a parking decision, so it counts under both C2 and C8.
Note. Before this vote, Cr Goncalves voted for a lost amendment that kept the same free event-day parking and added a $5 all-day fee at the car park. Cr Lezer did not vote: she declared a proximity interest and left the meeting (minutes pp53, 55, 57).

NREYBruce Reynolds voted No, not in lineNGONDavid Goncalves voted No, not in line·LEZYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineNGOBLiam Gobbert voted No, not in line–MANKOViktor Ko voted No, not in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Doshi and 2 former councillors
No: Reynolds, Goncalves, Gobbert, Ko
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
25 MAR 2025
Notice of Motion: Strategy for Public Art Conservation, Exhibition, and Acquisition in the City of PerthMember’s motion
Carried 4–4 on the presiding member's casting vote. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The motion asks for a revised Public Art Strategy with acquisition and investment programs and investigates annual City of Perth Art Awards, so a member committed to more arts funding would vote for it.
Note. Cr Gobbert, credited with helping develop the original motion, voted against this amended version. He had foreshadowed a shorter alternate that also asked for a public art strategy, a report on works in storage and a report on an art award (minutes pp40, 49-52).

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineNLEZCatherine Lezer voted No, not in lineNDOSRaj Doshi voted No, not in lineNGOBLiam Gobbert voted No, not in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Ko and 1 former councillor
No: Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert and 1 former councillor
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
25 MAR 2025
Events Plan 2025/26Unanimous
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves the Events Plan 2025/26.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert and 2 former councillors
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
25 FEB 2025
Major Leveraging Opportunity: 2025 LightscapeUnanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $150,000 as Major Partner of the 2025 Lightscape event.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 2 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
10 DEC 2024
2025/26 Sponsorship and Grant ProgramUnanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Endorses the 2025/26 Sponsorship and Grant Program and its in-principle budget.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 3 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
19 NOV 2024
Riverfront Market Trial 2024/2025Unanimous
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves and funds a six-week Riverfront Market trial from the New and Innovative Events budget, which keeps the money on activation.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in line·GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert and 3 former councillors
Did not vote: Goncalves, Ko
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
24 SEP 2024
New and Innovative Events and ActivationsUnanimous
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $340,000 for new events including the Perth K-Pop Festival.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 1 former councillor
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
27 AUG 2024
Arts and Culture Sponsorship 2024/2025Unanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $725,000 in Arts and Culture Sponsorships.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 3 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
27 AUG 2024
Arts and Culture Sponsorship 2024/2025Amendment
Carried 5–3. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
A Yes vote triples the City's arts sponsorship of the Lester Prize from $20,000 to $60,000 (pp248-250), which is funding the arts.
What it changed. Raises the Lester Prize 2024 sponsorship from $20,000 to $60,000, lifting the Arts and Culture Sponsorship total from $685,000 to $725,000.
Reasons given in the minutes. 1. The Lester Prize is a high-profile event with a long association with the city. Since 2017 we have provided $60,000 per annum for this event. 2. This event has national prominence, and The Lester Prize has provided a significant platform for many West Australian artists. It is widely acknowledged as an important event in the city's cultural calendar. 3. The inclusion of the workshop series, youth awards and the transport initiatives whereby seniors, students and indigenous finalists from the Kimberley are transported to the city for this event. 4. The fee to attend the exhibition at the museum is $15 and this gives the participant a year's subscription to the museum. The museum charges this money and none of the funds go to The Lester Prize, but it is seen as an investment in our culture by encouraging people to visit the museum at other times during the year due to their membership and thus encouraging them to come to the city at other times. 5. The latest application submitted to council was unfortunately flawed due to inexperienced staff making the application, but to overcome this we already have experience supporting this award and approving their applications since 2017, now for the same amount. They are not asking for an increase of funds. 6. In 2025 The Lester Prize main exhibition will feature 40 of the 900 original artworks submitted by artists across Australia considered for 7 awards totalling over $100,000 in prize money. 7. As well as the main award there is The Lester Prize Connecting Communities Project which is a community engagement initiative that brings visitors from 5 metropolitan area to attend the exhibition by a free bus service. 8. There is also a separate youth exhibition, The Lester Prize Youth Awards. Attendance at this exhibition is free for students. 9. Our City of Perth has been acknowledged as one of the most liveable cities in the world and the only criticism offered is that we lack culture. The Lester Prize is renowned throughout Australia and proudly our city's sponsorship is a vital part of this success. 10. It is estimated that over 50,000 people will attend as this is in the foyer of the museum and the previous exhibition was in a small room hidden away in the Art Gallery. 11. $20,000 has already been recommended to be approved. This needs to be increased to $60,000 which will make this event viable and enable it to be a continuing part of our city's culture.
Note. A No here was not a vote for the officers' $20,000: the Lord Mayor had foreshadowed a $35,000 alternative. The $60,000 matched what the City had given the Lester Prize every year since 2017. Cr Gobbert voted against this amendment, then for the final $725,000 package (minutes pp248, 250-252).

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineNGOBLiam Gobbert voted No, not in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ko and 1 former councillor
No: Gobbert and 2 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
27 AUG 2024
Major Events and Festivals SponsorshipUnanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $1,455,600 in Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship including Perth Festival and the 2027 World Police and Fire Games.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 3 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
25 JUN 2024
Notice of Motion: 'The Spaceman' Public ArtworkUnanimousMember’s motion
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Allocates $250,000 to acquire and install the public artwork 'The Spaceman', which funds the arts.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 2 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
25 JUN 2024
Notice of Motion Outcome: Major Music EventUnanimousMember’s motion
Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves a 12-month fee-waiver trial for large music festivals, which supports events.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Gobbert and 2 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer, Ko
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
25 JUN 2024
Event Sponsorship 2024/25Unanimous
Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $1,358,566 in event sponsorships; the declines do not change that the motion funds events.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 1 former councillor
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
25 JUN 2024
Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship 2023/24: Pride WA and Kzemos AustraliaUnanimous
Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $1,229,165 in Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship including PrideFEST 2024 to 2026.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in line·LEZYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Gobbert and 2 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer, Ko
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
30 APR 2024
Notice of Motion: Major Music EventMember’s motion
Carried 7–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The motion starts a Register of Interest process for a new City of Perth multi-day music festival as a major event, so a member committed to major events and festivals would vote for it.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineNLEZCatherine Lezer voted No, not in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Gobbert and 3 former councillors
No: Lezer
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
30 APR 2024
Major Event Leveraging OpportunityUnanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $250,000 in-kind support and reserve funding for a major event.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert and 3 former councillors
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
26 MAR 2024
Proposed Council Policy: New and Innovative Events/ActivationsUnanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Adopts a new Council Policy supporting new and innovative events and activations.

·REYYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 3 former councillors
Did not vote: Reynolds
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
26 MAR 2024
Events Plan 2024/25Unanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves the Events Plan 2024/25.

·REYYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 3 former councillors
Did not vote: Reynolds
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
27 FEB 2024
Review of Council Policy 4.3 Outgoing Sponsorship and GrantsUnanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Council supports the 2024/25 in-principle allocations of $1.6 million for major events and festivals, $1 million for events and $800,000 for arts and culture sponsorship, so a Yes is in line (p261, p264).

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 3 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
12 DEC 2023
Major Event Leveraging Opportunity: Lightscape 2024
Carried 8–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The motion approves $290,000 from the Major Events Activation Reserve for the City to be Presenting Partner of Lightscape 2024, so a member committed to event support would vote for it.
Note. Cr Ko, who voted against, had foreshadowed the $150,000 Major Partner option instead (minutes p18).

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MANKOViktor Ko voted No, not in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert and 3 former councillors
No: Ko
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
21 NOV 2023
Council Report: Event Sponsorship 2023/24 Round 2Unanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $209,397.90 in event sponsorships; the declines do not change that the motion funds events.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 3 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
21 NOV 2023
Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship 2023/24: AusCycling LtdUnanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $750,000 over three years for the AusCycling Road National Championships.

YREYBruce Reynolds voted Yes, in lineYGONDavid Goncalves voted Yes, in lineYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in lineYDOSRaj Doshi voted Yes, in lineYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Reynolds, Goncalves, Lezer, Doshi, Gobbert, Ko and 3 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Ma, Patton, Pacan
29 AUG 2023
Arts and Culture Sponsorship 2023/24Unanimous
Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $660,000 in Arts and Culture Sponsorships.

–REY–GON·LEZ–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 4 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
29 AUG 2023
Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship: Perth Festival 2024Unanimous
Carried 5–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $400,000 sponsorship of Perth Festival 2024.

–REY–GON·LEZ–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 3 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
27 JUN 2023
2022/23 Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship: Pride WA and Space CollectiveUnanimous
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $710,000 in major event sponsorships for PrideFEST 2023 and an international motorsport event.

–REY–GON·LEZ–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 5 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
30 MAY 2023
Event Sponsorship 2023/24: Round 1Unanimous
Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $958,750 in event sponsorships across three years.

–REY–GON·LEZ–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 4 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
30 MAY 2023
Event Sponsorship 2023/24: Round 1UnanimousAmendment
Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
A Yes vote adds $202,949 of in-kind support for sponsored events (p141), which is more support for events.
What it changed. Adds a point supporting all in-kind requests in Event Sponsorship Round 1 2023/24 to a value of $202,949 at actual cost, on top of the $958,750 cash sponsorships.
Reasons given in the minutes. To assist in making the process of holding events in the City easier and more cost effective by reducing red-tape to support events in the City.

–REY–GON·LEZ–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 4 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
9 MAY 2023
Major Event Leveraging Opportunity
Carried 6–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The motion approves $200,000 from the municipal surplus to leverage the 2023 Lightscape event, so a member committed to event support would vote for it.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOS·GOB–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer and 5 former councillors
No: 1 former councillor
Did not vote: Gobbert, Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
28 MAR 2023
Request for support for FIFA Fan Festival in Forrest Place: Tourism Western Australia 321Unanimous
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves City support and reserve funding for the FIFA Fan Festival in Forrest Place.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert and 5 former councillors
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
28 MAR 2023
Request for support for an event that falls outside of grant and sponsorship policy provisions: Seven West Media
Carried 5–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The motion waives $60,884 in venue hire fees so Seven West Media can deliver the WesTrac Activation at Supreme Court Gardens, so a member committed to supporting events would vote for it.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert and 3 former councillors
No: 1 former councillor
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
28 MAR 2023
Events Plan 2023/24
Carried 7–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The motion approves the City's Events Plan 2023/24, so a member committed to events and festivals would vote for it.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert and 5 former councillors
No: 1 former councillor
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
13 DEC 2022
RSLWA Request for Support for ANZAC Day 2023Unanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Council allocates $98,400 cash and $51,600 in-kind for RSLWA's ANZAC Day 2023 street parade, an event drawing about 15,000 spectators, so a Yes is in line (p388, p390).

–REY–GON·LEZ–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
22 NOV 2022
Event Sponsorship (Round 2) 2022/23Unanimous
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $284,500 in event sponsorships; the one decline does not change that the motion funds events.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 4 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
22 NOV 2022
Event Sponsorship (Round 2) 2022/23Unanimous
Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Council approves a $10,000 event sponsorship for Activ Foundation's City to Surf, so a Yes is in line (p26).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 3 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
27 SEP 2022
Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship: Perth Festival 2023Unanimous
Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $400,000 sponsorship of Perth Festival 2023.

–REY–GON·LEZ–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert and 5 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer, Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
30 AUG 2022
Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship: Fringe World 2023-2025Unanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $1,200,000 over three years for FRINGE WORLD.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
30 AUG 2022
Arts and Culture Sponsorship 2022/23Unanimous
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $1,095,000 in Arts and Culture Sponsorships.

–REY–GON·LEZ–DOS·GOB–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Ko and 6 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer, Gobbert
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
15 AUG 2022
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2022/23: PrideFEST 2022Unanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $210,000 event sponsorship for PrideFEST 2022.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 5 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
15 AUG 2022
Telethon 2022Unanimous
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Waives $47,501 in fees for Telethon 2022 including its Family Festival, which supports an event.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 4 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
26 JUL 2022
Events Sponsorship 2022/23 (Round 1)Unanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $375,500 in event sponsorships; the one decline does not change that the motion funds events.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
26 JUL 2022
Events Sponsorship 2022/23 (Round 1)Unanimous
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $120,000 event sponsorship for the Christmas Pageant.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 4 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
28 JUN 2022
Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship Postponement
Carried 6–2. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The motion approves the postponed Major Events and Festivals sponsorship at $1,405,400 and $1,339,573 across 2023/24 and 2024/25, so a member committed to event sponsorship would vote for it.
Note. This vote re-dated a sponsorship Council had already approved in April 2022 after the event was postponed. It created no new funding, and covers two years where the April approval covered three (minutes pp477-478).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 3 former councillors
No: 2 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
31 MAY 2022
Year End Reserve Transfers
Carried 8–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Creates the Major Events Activations Reserve with $1.0 million in its own limb of the resolution (minutes 31 May 2022, p.307), so a Yes vote backs events funding.
Note. The events reserve was one of six transfers in a single vote, alongside $5 million held for the WACA aquatic contribution and $1 million each to four other reserves. The reserve pays for City activations around third-party major events, not the events themselves (minutes pp302, 307).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 5 former councillors
No: 1 former councillor
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
26 APR 2022
Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship Application
Carried 7–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
The motion approves a three-year Major Events and Festivals sponsorship of about $1.4 million a year, so a member committed to event sponsorship would vote for it.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 4 former councillors
No: 1 former councillor
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
29 MAR 2022
Event Sponsorship 2021/22 (Round 2) ApplicationUnanimous
Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $135,000 event sponsorship for the Perth Garden and Outdoor Living Festival.

–REY–GON·LEZ–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 4 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
29 MAR 2022
Events Plan 2022/23Unanimous
Carried 6–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves the Events Plan 2022/23.

–REY–GON·LEZ–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 4 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
22 FEB 2022
Perth Concert Hall (Cash Backed) Reserve: Request to Release FundsUnanimous
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Transfers $4.0 million from the Perth Concert Hall Reserve toward a new WA Symphony Orchestra facility, which funds a cultural project.

–REY–GON·LEZ–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 5 former councillors
Did not vote: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
22 FEB 2022
Events Sponsorship 2021/22 (Round 2)Unanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves Event Sponsorship Round 2 funding for events including ANZAC Day and Winter Lights.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 5 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
22 FEB 2022
Events Sponsorship 2021/22 (Round 2)Amendment
Lost 2–6. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
A Yes vote adds $65,000 of City sponsorship to a winter lights event over the officer figure (p19), which is funding events and festivals.
What it changed. Raises the Brookfield Winter Lights at Brookfield Place 2022 sponsorship (item c) from $70,000 to $135,000, lifting Winter Lights support from $25,000 to $80,000 and adding $10,000 for carbon neutral initiatives.

–REY–GONNLEZCatherine Lezer voted No, not in line–DOSNGOBLiam Gobbert voted No, not in line–MANKOViktor Ko voted No, not in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): 2 former councillors
No: Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 3 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
21 DEC 2021
Major Events and Festivals SponsorshipUnanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Supports in principle $3,000,000 for the Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship Program, so a member committed to funding events would vote for it.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 5 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
26 OCT 2021
City of Light 60th AnniversaryUnanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Adds a City of Light 60th anniversary event to the Signature Events Plan with a $175,000 budget, moved from savings in other event budgets (pp106, 110).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
28 SEP 2021
Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship: Financial Year 2021/22
Carried 5–4. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Raises Perth Festival 2022 major events sponsorship from $263,750 to $350,000 (p.69).
What it changed. Amends point 1.b to increase the Perth International Arts Festival cash contribution from $263,750 to $350,000.
Reasons given in the minutes. This event, named after our City, is one of Perth’s two biggest festivals held over our summer months. The City has a vision for Perth to be ‘the events heart of WA’ (2025 Events Strategy). [...] There is sufficient City of Perth budget remaining within the approved major events sponsorship budget: with a $566,250 balance available.

–REY–GONNLEZCatherine Lezer voted No, not in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 3 former councillors
No: Lezer and 3 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
28 SEP 2021
Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship: Financial Year 2021/22Unanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves sponsorship of FRINGE WORLD and Perth Festival 2022 and the 2023 World Transplant Games (p70).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
7 SEP 2021
City Activation for the 2021 AFL Grand FinalUnanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
What it changed. Increases the AFL Grand Final Event budget amendment to $400,000, funded $100,000 from the Neighbourhood Initiatives Reserve and $300,000 from the closing position.
Reasons given in the minutes. Hosting the 2021 AFL Grand Final is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Increasing this figure enables the Administration to act quickly should any further opportunities for activation arise in the coming weeks leading up to the Grand Final.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 5 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
7 SEP 2021
City Activation for the 2021 AFL Grand FinalUnanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves City activations for AFL Grand Final week with a budget of up to $400,000 (p14).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 5 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
31 AUG 2021
Light It Up: Phase One: West End LocationUnanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves delivery of a public artwork by artist Joshua Webb (p148).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 5 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
31 AUG 2021
Arts Sponsorship: Financial Year 2021/22Member’s motion
Lost 4–5. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Raises the Barking Gecko Theatre Company arts sponsorship for Tales from the Inner City from $40,000 to $60,000 (p.39).
What it changed. Amends point 2.f of the alternate motion to increase Barking Gecko Theatre Company's cash contribution from $40,000 to $60,000.
Reasons given in the minutes. As noted by the Administration at last week’s agenda briefing, the current sponsorship assessment criteria have not yet been updated to reflect the City’s new Events Strategy. In the past year, the new Council and the City have continuously talked about the importance of activating the City’s streets to support our bricks and mortar businesses. [...] This not for profit organisation has responded to this call: proposing activations to bring the streets of our City to life. [...] These outdoor events bring new audiences for arts and culture experiences. [...]

–REY–GONNLEZCatherine Lezer voted No, not in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 2 former councillors
No: Lezer and 4 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
31 AUG 2021
Arts Sponsorship: Financial Year 2021/22
Carried 4–4 on the presiding member's casting vote. In line with the promise: a No vote.
Why
Declines a $6,000 arts sponsorship for the WA Academy of Performing Arts' Folds, so a Yes refuses arts funding (p42).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, not in line–DOS·GOB–MANKOViktor Ko voted No, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes: Lezer and 3 former councillors
No (in line): Ko and 3 former councillors
Did not vote: Gobbert
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
31 AUG 2021
Arts Sponsorship: Financial Year 2021/22Unanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $590,000 of 2021/22 and $220,000 of 2022/23 arts sponsorships (p40).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
6 JUL 2021
Light It Up: Phase 1: Artwork Concepts and LocationsUnanimous
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves delivery of four public artworks by named artists (p174).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert and 5 former councillors
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22Unanimous
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a No vote.
Why
Declines a $195,000 event sponsorship for the Summer in the City Concert, so a Yes refuses an event (p42).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, not in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, not in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes: Lezer, Gobbert and 5 former councillors
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22
Carried 4–2. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $141,000 (cash raised from $79,000 to $120,000) for the Christmas Pageant, so a Yes funds an event (p40).

–REY–GONNLEZCatherine Lezer voted No, not in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert and 3 former councillors
No: Lezer and 1 former councillor
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22Unanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $20,000 for the SensAtion Gallery, so a Yes funds the arts (p39).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert and 6 former councillors
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22Unanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves a $93,115 event sponsorship for Targa West, so a Yes funds an event (p38).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert and 6 former councillors
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22
Carried 7–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves a $10,000 sponsorship for the Festival of Sail, so a Yes still funds the event (p36).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert and 5 former councillors
No: 1 former councillor
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22
Carried 7–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $70,000 (up from the recommended $60,000) for the Perth Chinese New Year Fair, so a Yes funds a festival (p35).

–REY–GONNLEZCatherine Lezer voted No, not in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert and 6 former councillors
No: Lezer
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22
Carried 6–2. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves a $50,000 event sponsorship for the AFL Masters National Carnival, so a Yes funds an event (p34).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert and 4 former councillors
No: 2 former councillors
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22Unanimous
Carried 8–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $40,000 for the Perth International Jazz Festival, so a Yes funds a festival (p33).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert and 6 former councillors
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22Unanimous
Carried 7–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves an event sponsorship for the Perth Pride Parade, moved with a higher cash contribution in place of in-kind support, so a Yes funds a festival (p32).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOS·GOB–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer and 6 former councillors
Did not vote: Gobbert, Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22
Carried 7–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves a $45,000 event sponsorship for the 2021 Australian Masters Games, so a Yes funds an event (p31).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert and 5 former councillors
No: 1 former councillor
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22
Carried 5–3. In line with the promise: a No vote.
Why
What it changed. Reduces the Western Australian Yachting Foundation sponsorship for the City of Perth Festival of Sail from $30,000 to $10,000.
Reasons given in the minutes. The event does not deliver the return Council is seeking, noting that sailing is not necessarily a spectator sport. Whilst sailors are commended for doing great work, it is not a sport that activates the City like the other events Council is considering.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, not in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, not in line–MA·KO–PAT–PAC
Yes: Lezer, Gobbert and 3 former councillors
No (in line): 3 former councillors
Did not vote: Ko
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
25 MAY 2021
Review of Council Policies 9.5, 18.13 and 18.14 Sponsorship, Grants and DonationsUnanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves the $5M 2021/22 sponsorship budget and program, which raises Major Events, Events and Activation and Arts and Culture allocations to $1.2M, $1M and $1M (p199).
What it changed. Amended motion: adopts the policy with the $10,000 limits, the $150,000 matched-funding referral and donations removed.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
25 MAY 2021
New Events Strategy and 2021/22 Plan
Carried 8–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves the 2025 Events Strategy and the 2021/22 Signature Events Plan, including Skyworks with neighbourhood events for Australia Day 2022 (p91).
What it changed. Amended motion: officer recommendation plus Option 3 (Skyworks with neighbourhood events) for Australia Day 2022 and the Nativity cut to $50,000.
Reasons given in the minutes. To give the City confidence in setting a direction for a Signature Events Plan complemented by a series of community, hospitality and private events. The community events held this year funded largely by Auspire were fantastic initiatives that should be retained. However, Skyworks is the headline event and Federal support is expected to be received, therefore the full cost will not be borne by ratepayers.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 5 former councillors
No: 1 former councillor
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
25 MAY 2021
New Events Strategy and 2021/22 Plan
Carried 6–3. In line with the promise: a No vote.
Why
Cuts the Christmas Nativity allocation in the Signature Events Plan from $330,000 to $50,000, cutting an event's funding (p.90).
Reasons given in the minutes. The budget should be more in line with the Lunar New Year budget to potentially free up funding for other initiatives.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, not in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, not in line–MANKOViktor Ko voted No, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes: Lezer, Gobbert and 4 former councillors
No (in line): Ko and 2 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
25 MAY 2021
Events Sponsorship Application: NAIDOC Perth (Inc.): 2021 NAIDOC Week Perth Opening Ceremony and Signature Event ‘Marri Dyin’
Carried 6–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $156,000 event sponsorship for the NAIDOC Week Perth Opening Ceremony and the Marri Dyin signature event (p258).
What it changed. Amended motion: sponsorship no longer subject to adoption of the 2021/22 budget.

–REY–GONNLEZCatherine Lezer voted No, not in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 4 former councillors
No: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
25 MAY 2021
Events Sponsorship Application: NAIDOC Perth (Inc.): 2021 NAIDOC Week Perth Opening Ceremony and Signature Event ‘Marri Dyin’
Lost 4–5. In line with the promise: a No vote.
Why
Measured against the $156,000 officer recommendation on the floor, this cuts the NAIDOC Opening Ceremony and Marri Dyin sponsorship to $120,000, so a Yes moves away from funding the event (p79).
What it changed. Amended primary motion cutting the NAIDOC Perth sponsorship from $156,000 to $120,000 and funding it from the 2020/21 budget.
Reasons given in the minutes. It is an exciting opportunity and activation for the City, however, the policy currently states that funding of this nature should be capped at 30% of the project cost and Council have been requested to fund approximately 75% for this project. A reduction to 30% of the project cost equates to approximately $65,000. The City has previously provided support of approximately $120,000. Therefore, in the interests of consistency and integrity, the lesser amount is proposed.
Note. The printed reason for the $120,000 figure was that the sponsorship policy caps funding at 30% of project cost while Council was asked to fund about 75%, and that the City had previously given about $120,000 (p79). The $156,000 sponsorship was approved later in the meeting (p258).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, not in line–DOSNGOBLiam Gobbert voted No, in line–MANKOViktor Ko voted No, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes: Lezer and 3 former councillors
No (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 3 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
27 APR 2021
Notice of Motion: Lord Mayor Zempilas: Events in Wellington SquareUnanimousMember’s motion
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Waives all reserve hire fees for community groups holding events in Wellington Square for 12 months (p140).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
6 APR 2021
WA Day Sponsorship ApplicationUnanimous
Carried 5–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Increases the arts sponsorship budget by $150,000 and grants $150,000 to Celebrate WA for the WA Day Festival, Play in Perth and fireworks (p20).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 2 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
30 MAR 2021
Motions of which notice has been givenUnanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Makes contemporary music events and festivals a key City priority and prioritises them in the 2021/22 events and sponsorship programs (p182).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
30 MAR 2021
Community Development Alliance ReportsUnanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves the 2021 Winter Festival program and $385,000 in the 2021/22 budget for it, and lists a further $200,000 for grants and sponsorship (p56).
What it changed. Alternate to the officer recommendation: removes the $200,000 City-run Winter School Holiday Program and instead lists $200,000 extra for the Grants and Sponsorships Program.
Reasons given in the minutes. The City can deliver better value for money by supporting others to create events during the school holidays rather than creating its own events from scratch.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
23 FEB 2021
Budget Amendment: Public Art Maintenance Claisebrook CoveUnanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves $84,000 for conservation and renewal of public artworks in Claisebrook Cove (minutes p162).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
23 FEB 2021
Budget Amendment: Public Art Maintenance Claisebrook CoveUnanimousAmendment
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a No vote.
Why
Deletes the $50,000 capital for a new public artwork from the art conservation budget amendment on the floor, cutting arts funding (p.161).
Reasons given in the minutes. To enable further discussions regarding the public art policy and new public art.

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, not in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, not in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, not in line–PAT–PAC
Yes: Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
15 DEC 2020
COVID-19 Rebound Event Sponsorship (Round 2) Financial Year 2020/21
Carried 6–3. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves event sponsorships of $393,125 for festivals and events, raising several to the amounts requested and adding $91,000 from the surplus (minutes p52).
What it changed. Alternate motion to the officer's recommendation: raises sponsorships for Run for a Reason, Maali Festival, the Garden and Outdoor Living Festival and Buddha's Birthday Festival to the amounts requested, adds Mother's Day Classic, and funds the $91,000 increase from the surplus.
Reasons given in the minutes. The reason I am moving this amended motion is so that the following are funded to the level requested in their grant applications

–REY–GONNLEZCatherine Lezer voted No, not in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 4 former councillors
No: Lezer and 2 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
24 NOV 2020
Urgent Business
Carried 8–1. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Reinstates the Christmas Nativity event for December 2020, or endorses it for December 2021 if not feasible (minutes p17).

–REY–GONNLEZCatherine Lezer voted No, not in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors
No: Lezer
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
24 NOV 2020
Australia Day Program of ActivitiesUnanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Approves a $1.49M program of concerts, carnival, markets and neighbourhood events for Australia Day in place of the cancelled Skyworks (minutes p48).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan
3 NOV 2020
Christmas Lights Trail Budget VariationUnanimous
Carried 9–0. In line with the promise: a Yes vote.
Why
Raises the Christmas Lights Trail event budget from $1.0M to $1.4775M using external contributions to expand the event (minutes p39).

–REY–GONYLEZCatherine Lezer voted Yes, in line–DOSYGOBLiam Gobbert voted Yes, in line–MAYKOViktor Ko voted Yes, in line–PAT–PAC
Yes (in line): Lezer, Gobbert, Ko and 6 former councillors
Not yet on Council: Reynolds, Goncalves, Doshi, Ma, Patton, Pacan