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25 AUG 2026
Notice of Motion: Langley Park Sports Club Use and Lighting for WalkersUnanimousRequests the CEO to report to an EMES briefing session by 28 February 2027 on options for sports lighting and lower-level lighting for walking and dog walking at Langley Park, with costs, for the Corporate Business Plan review.25 AUG 2026
Notice of Motion: Langley Park Sports Club Use and Lighting for WalkersUnanimousAmended motion requesting the CEO to report to an Engagement Session by 28 February 2027 on options for sports lighting and lower-level lighting for walkers and dog walkers at Langley Park, with capital and running costs and site constraints.28 JUL 2026
City of Perth Art Award (Notice of Motion OCM 25/03-035)UnanimousApproves a biennial arts program: a Creative Capital Fund buying works for the City's Civic Collection (up to $100,000 in alternate years from 2027/28) and City of Perth Art Awards ($170,000 in the other years, first in 2029).28 JUL 2026
City of Perth Art Award (Notice of Motion OCM 25/03-035)UnanimousAmended motion establishing a City of Perth Creative Capital Fund with up to $100,000 for artwork acquisitions in alternate years from 2027/28, and City of Perth Art Awards with $170,000 in the other years, the first in 2029.22 JUL 2026
Adoption of the Annual Budget 2026/27: amended motion (mid-year budget workshop)Unanimous26 MAY 2026
NOM (OCM-25/03-035) Response: Ore ObeliskApproves up to $118,000 for a physical commemoration of the Ore Obelisk within the Council House footprint, incorporating the drill bit, from 2026/27, and rejects the digital option.26 MAY 2026
NOM (OCM-25/03-035) Response: Ore ObeliskAmended motion approving up to $118,000 for a physical Ore Obelisk commemoration within the Council House footprint, incorporating the drill bit, from 2026/27.29 APR 2026
Notice of Motion: Budget Review Package29 APR 2026
Draft Tree Retention on Private Property Local Planning Policy: Crawley-Nedlands NeighbourhoodResolves to prepare and advertise a draft Tree Retention on Private Property policy for Crawley-Nedlands, defining a 'regulated tree' as a living tree 8m or taller and/or with a canopy of at least 6m or trunk circumference of at least 1.5m.29 APR 2026
Draft Tree Retention on Private Property Local Planning Policy: Crawley-Nedlands NeighbourhoodAmendment to advertise the draft Tree Retention on Private Property Local Planning Policy (Crawley-Nedlands) with "regulated tree" redefined as a living tree 8m or higher and/or with a 6m average canopy or at least 1.5m trunk circumference at 1.4m above ground.31 MAR 2026
Consideration of Decisions from the Electors General Meeting: 27 January 2026On electors' decision 10, supports continued Aboriginal community engagement on cultural programming, including 26 January events, through a proposed cross-government roundtable.31 MAR 2026
Consideration of Decisions from the Electors General Meeting: 27 January 2026UnanimousOn electors' decision 8, supports open decision-making where possible and commits Council and the administration to review how often and why items are made confidential.31 MAR 2026
Consideration of Decisions from the Electors General Meeting: 27 January 2026Proposed to respond to electors' decision 3 by not supporting a review of the City's fixed and mobile CCTV network at this time, acknowledging existing measures such as 24/7 CCTV monitoring, mobile CCTV towers, trial security staff and the One City Together campaign.31 MAR 2026
Consideration of Decisions from the Electors General Meeting: 27 January 2026On electors' decision 2, notes the limits on a differential rate for unoccupied buildings and asks the CEO to report on long-term vacant commercial tenancies, their impacts, policy options and legal limits, and to advocate for a State review of differential rating.31 MAR 2026
Consideration of Decisions from the Electors General Meeting: 27 January 2026Proposed, on electors' decision 2, that the CEO advocate for a State review of differential rating for long-term under-used properties, investigate support such as security grants for affected owners, and report on incentives to bring unoccupied buildings into use.24 FEB 2026
Notice of Motion: Putting Ratepayers First: Suspension of Council TravelSuspends City-funded business class interstate and international travel by elected members for representational purposes, effective immediately, until the October 2027 ordinary council election.24 FEB 2026
Notice of Motion: Putting Ratepayers First: Suspension of Council TravelProposed to suspend all City-funded interstate and international travel by elected members for six months, or until the Inspector has finalised his actions with the City, whichever is later, with an exception only for Lord Mayor travel the CEO approves as critical.24 FEB 2026
2026/27 Events Plan24 FEB 2026
City of Perth Parking Fee Review26 AUG 2025
Notice of Motion: CCTV Reimbursement Scheme26 AUG 2025
Arts and Culture Sponsorship 2025/2625 MAR 2025
Expansion of 40km/h Speed ZonesUnanimousApproves community consultation on expanding 40 km/h speed zones, with the results and a recommended approach to come back to Council.25 MAR 2025
Expansion of 40km/h Speed ZonesProposed to start community consultation on expanding 40 km/h speed zones, list Plain Street and Riverside Drive, East Perth as road sections not included in the expansion, and have the CEO work with Vincent and Nedlands on Newcastle Street and Broadway.25 FEB 2025
City of Perth Parking Fee ReviewEnds the Free Night Parking promotion and introduces a $5 flat fee from 6pm in all off-street car parks from 31 March 2025, subject to local public notice.25 FEB 2025
City of Perth Parking Fee ReviewAmends the 2024/25 fees and charges to increase parking fees from 31 March 2025 (Attachment A), subject to local public notice.25 FEB 2025
City of Perth Parking Fee ReviewProposed amendment to raise parking fees from 31 March 2025 while keeping Free Night Parking from 7pm, and to add electric vehicle charging fees to the 2024/25 Schedule of Fees and Charges.27 AUG 2024
Arts and Culture Sponsorship 2024/2025UnanimousApproves Arts and Culture Sponsorships totalling $725,000 ex GST across 11 organisations, including WASO $120,000, PICA $85,000 a year for two years, and the Lester Prize 2024 $60,000.27 AUG 2024
Arts and Culture Sponsorship 2024/2025Amended motion approving Arts and Culture Sponsorships totalling $725,000 (ex GST) to 11 applicants, including $170,000 over two years for PICA Connect, $120,000 for WASO's Serenade the City and $60,000 for The Lester Prize 2024.30 APR 2024
Notice of Motion: Major Music Event26 MAR 2024
Parking Fee IncreaseRaises boom-gated, non-boom-gated and on-street parking fees from 1 May 2024, subject to public notice.26 MAR 2024
Parking Fee IncreaseAmended motion raising boom-gated, non-boom-gated and on-street parking fees from 1 May 2024, and keeping free night parking pending a review in April 2025.27 FEB 2024
247-249 James Street, Northbridge: Proposed Temporary Safe Night Space for Women ('Community Centre') (DA-2023/5406)UnanimousApproves a temporary Safe Night Space for Women at 247-249 James Street, Northbridge, open 7pm to 7am for 30 months.27 FEB 2024
247-249 James Street, Northbridge: Proposed Temporary Safe Night Space for Women ('Community Centre') (DA-2023/5406)UnanimousAmendment approving a temporary Safe Night Space for Women at 247-249 James Street, Northbridge, open 7pm to 7am for 30 months, with an external security guard, regular liaison with the Northbridge Neighbourhood Group and a waste plan for illegal and biohazard items.30 MAY 2023
Event Sponsorship 2023/24: Round 1UnanimousApproves Event Sponsorships totalling $958,750 ex GST across 2023/24 to 2025/26, including the Telethon Family Festival, Christmas Pageant, Perth International Jazz Festival, ANZAC Day 2024 and NAIDOC Week Perth, subject to sponsorship agreements.30 MAY 2023
Event Sponsorship 2023/24: Round 1UnanimousAdds support for all in-kind requests in Event Sponsorship Round 1 2023/24, worth $202,949 at actual cost, on top of the $958,750 in cash sponsorships.9 MAY 2023
Major Event Leveraging Opportunity26 APR 2023
City of Perth Public Toilet Plan 2022-203228 MAR 2023
Events Plan 2023/2428 MAR 2023
Local Heritage SurveyUnanimousAdopts the Local Heritage Survey, excluding 16 properties, mostly in West Perth, among them 21 and 23 Rheola Street, 69 Mount Street, 324-332 Murray Street and 28-42 Ventnor Street.28 MAR 2023
Local Heritage SurveyAmendment adopting the Local Heritage Survey but excluding 16 properties, among them 21 and 23 Rheola Street and several Outram Street properties in West Perth, and 324-332 and 370-372 Murray Street, Perth.28 FEB 2023
Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges28 FEB 2023
Corporate Business Plan 2022/23-2025/26 Progress Report 2 and AmendmentsUnanimousEndorses Corporate Business Plan progress report 2 (October to December 2022), removes the Queens Gardens Park lighting upgrade project, and defers the retail mall public toilet and child change room deliverable to next year's plan.28 FEB 2023
Corporate Business Plan 2022/23-2025/26 Progress Report 2 and AmendmentsUnanimousKeeps the retail mall public toilet and child change room in the Corporate Business Plan, deferred into next year's plan, instead of removing it.28 FEB 2023
307-313 (Lot 500) Murray Street, Perth: Proposed Internal and External Alterations to Existing BuildingUnanimousApproves internal and external alterations to the existing building at 307-313 Murray Street, Perth, with heritage conditions including keeping original columns, conserving timber windows and brickwork, and reusing original floor timbers.28 FEB 2023
307-313 (Lot 500) Murray Street, Perth: Proposed Internal and External Alterations to Existing BuildingApproves alterations to 307-313 (Lot 500) Murray Street, Perth, without the heritage condition keeping the rear ground floor of Tenancy 2 at its current level, so the original floor can be lowered to footpath level.22 NOV 2022
Parking Fee Review22 NOV 2022
Event Sponsorship (Round 2) 2022/23UnanimousApproves $284,500 (ex GST) in Round 2 event sponsorships, including Targa West ($80,000), the Perth Garden and Outdoor Living Festival ($77,500) and Strange Festival ($60,000).22 NOV 2022
Event Sponsorship (Round 2) 2022/23UnanimousApproves a $10,000 (ex GST) event sponsorship to Activ Foundation for City to Surf.26 JUL 2022
Corporate Business Plan 2022/23-2025/26UnanimousAdopts the Corporate Business Plan 2022/23 to 2025/26 with amendments: adds a public toilet and child change room in the CBD retail malls, deletes the 87-89 Pier Street upgrade, and adds property projects including Tattersall Bowling Club, Citiplace and 36-38 Thomas Street.26 JUL 2022
Corporate Business Plan 2022/23-2025/26Amendment writing a public toilet and child change room in the CBD retail mall precinct into the Corporate Business Plan 2022/23 to 2025/26 (minutes p224).26 JUL 2022
Events Sponsorship 2022/23 (Round 1)UnanimousApproves $375,500 (ex GST) in 2022/23 event sponsorships, including $135,000 for the Perth Leisure Lifestyle Show and $80,000 for the Perth Chinese New Year Fair.26 JUL 2022
Events Sponsorship 2022/23 (Round 1)UnanimousApproves $120,000 (ex GST) event sponsorship for one year to Seven Network Operations Limited for the Christmas Pageant.12 JUL 2022
Adoption of the Annual Budget 2022/23Adopts the 2022/23 annual budget and fees and charges, with rates from 5.5045 cents in the dollar (office) to 6.5145 cents (residential) and 10 cents for vacant land, minimum payments of $750 to $1,000, and up to four instalments from 7 September 2022.12 JUL 2022
Adoption of the Annual Budget 2022/23UnanimousApproves the Heritage Rate Concession Scheme (Council Policy 2.11) for 2022/23, as part 7 of the 2022/23 budget resolution.31 MAY 2022
Differential Rates 2022/2331 MAY 2022
Year End Reserve Transfers31 MAY 2022
Close out of the Rough Sleeper Plan May 2021–May 2022UnanimousNotes the outcomes of the Rough Sleeper Plan May 2021 to May 2022 and concludes it.31 MAY 2022
Close out of the Rough Sleeper Plan May 2021–May 2022Amendment adding three points to the officer's close-out of the Rough Sleeper Plan: an updated homelessness action plan for 2023/24 prepared with Elected Members, with tangible actions and a budget for the 2022/23 mid-year review.26 APR 2022
Sustainability Strategy 2022-203222 FEB 2022
Events Sponsorship 2021/22 (Round 2)UnanimousApproves Event Sponsorship 2021/22 (Round 2) of $378,000 cash and $51,600 in-kind, including RSL WA's ANZAC Day ($150,000), Targa West ($100,000) and Brookfield Place Winter Lights ($70,000).22 FEB 2022
Events Sponsorship 2021/22 (Round 2)Proposed to set Brookfield Commercial Operations' sponsorship for Winter Lights at Brookfield Place 2022 at $135,000 (ex GST): $80,000 for Winter Lights, $30,000 for Local Live, $10,000 for carbon neutral initiatives and $15,000 for evaluation and COVID contingency.28 SEP 2021
Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship: Financial Year 2021/22Amendment raising the 2021/22 Perth Festival 2022 sponsorship to Perth International Arts Festival Ltd from $263,750 to $350,000 (excl GST).28 SEP 2021
Major Events and Festivals Sponsorship: Financial Year 2021/22UnanimousApproves 2021/22 major festival sponsorships of $350,000 each to FRINGE WORLD Festival 2022 and Perth Festival 2022, and $100,000 in 2022/23 to Transplant Australia for the 2023 World Transplant Games (all excl GST).7 SEP 2021
City Activation for the 2021 AFL Grand FinalUnanimousAmendment raising the AFL Grand Final activation budget from $318,000 to $400,000, funded $100,000 from the Neighbourhood Initiatives Reserve and $300,000 from the 2021/22 closing position.7 SEP 2021
City Activation for the 2021 AFL Grand FinalUnanimousApproves City activation for 2021 AFL Grand Final Week with up to $400,000 in the 2021/22 budget, waives written quotations for related purchases to 27 September 2021, and approves Tourism WA sponsorship of AFL street banners.31 AUG 2021
Arts Sponsorship: Financial Year 2021/22Amendment proposed to raise the arts sponsorship for Barking Gecko Theatre Company's Tales from the Inner City creative development intensives from $40,000 to $60,000 (excl GST).31 AUG 2021
Arts Sponsorship: Financial Year 2021/22Declines a $6,000 one-year arts sponsorship for the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts for Folds.31 AUG 2021
Arts Sponsorship: Financial Year 2021/22UnanimousApproves $590,000 in 2021/22 arts sponsorships to 13 recipients, including The Lester Prize $80,000 and WA Opera $75,000, and $220,000 for 2022/23 (AWESOME Festival, WASO).13 JUL 2021
Adoption of the 2021/22 BudgetUnanimousAdopts the 2021/22 budget, with rates in the dollar from 5.45 cents (office) to 7.39961 cents (vacant land), minimums of $750 to $800, a new Neighbourhood Initiatives Reserve, and no increase to parking fees.13 JUL 2021
Adoption of the 2021/22 BudgetUnanimousApproves the Heritage Rate Concession Scheme under Council Policy 2.11 for 2021/22.13 JUL 2021
Adoption of the 2021/22 BudgetAmendment adopting the 2021/22 Schedule of Fees and Charges subject to no increase in parking fees and charges.6 JUL 2021
Notice of Motion: Councillor Catherine Lezer: Notices of Motion for New ProjectsEndorses a protocol that notices of motion proposing new projects should coincide with the budget process, either the annual budget or the mid-year review.6 JUL 2021
Notice of Motion: Councillor Catherine Lezer: Notices of Motion for New ProjectsAmendment removing points b and c, which asked notices of motion to consider available funding and alignment with strategic priorities, leaving only the budget-timing protocol.6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22UnanimousDeclines a $195,000 event sponsorship ($145,000 cash, up to $50,000 in-kind) for Starr Special Events Australia for the Summer in the City Concert.6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22Approves $141,000 event sponsorship for Seven Network for the Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant: $120,000 cash, up from $79,000 recommended, and up to $21,000 in-kind support.6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22UnanimousApproves $20,000 cash event sponsorship for Mardie & Co for the SensAtion Gallery for one year.6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22UnanimousApproves $93,115 event sponsorship for Targa West for Make Smoking History Targa West: $70,000 cash and up to $23,115 in-kind for Terrace Road car park, grassed area and Governors Avenue parking fees.6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22Approves $10,000 cash event sponsorship for the Western Australian Yachting Foundation for the City of Perth Festival of Sail for one year, reduced by amendment from $30,000.6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22Approves $70,000 cash event sponsorship for the Chung Wah Association for the Perth Chinese New Year Fair for one year, up from the $60,000 recommended.6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22Approves $50,000 event sponsorship for AFL Masters WA for the AFL Masters National Carnival Perth 2021: $10,000 cash and up to $40,000 in-kind support with City fees and charges.6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22UnanimousApproves $40,000 cash event sponsorship for the Perth International Jazz Festival for one year.6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22UnanimousApproves $65,000 cash event sponsorship for Pride Western Australia for the Perth Pride Parade for one year, in place of the officer's proposed package with in-kind support.6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22Approves $45,000 event sponsorship for UniSport Australia for the 2021 Australian Masters Games: $35,000 cash and up to $10,000 in-kind support with City fees and charges.6 JUL 2021
Event Sponsorship Round 1 2021/22Amendment cutting the Western Australian Yachting Foundation's sponsorship for the City of Perth Festival of Sail from $30,000 to $10,000 cash for one year.25 MAY 2021
New Events Strategy and 2021/22 PlanApproves the 2025 Events Strategy and the 2021/22 Signature Events Plan, with Option 3 chosen for Australia Day 2022 and the Christmas Nativity allocation cut from $330,000 to $50,000.25 MAY 2021
New Events Strategy and 2021/22 PlanAmendment to the 2021/22 Signature Events Plan reducing the Christmas Nativity allocation from $330,000 to $50,000.25 MAY 2021
Events Sponsorship Application: NAIDOC Perth (Inc.): 2021 NAIDOC Week Perth Opening Ceremony and Signature Event ‘Marri Dyin’Approves a $156,000 (ex GST) Event Sponsorship to NAIDOC Perth (Inc.) for the 2021 NAIDOC Week Perth opening ceremony and signature event 'Marri Dyin': $150,000 cash and up to $6,000 in-kind support.25 MAY 2021
Events Sponsorship Application: NAIDOC Perth (Inc.): 2021 NAIDOC Week Perth Opening Ceremony and Signature Event ‘Marri Dyin’Proposed to approve a reduced Event Sponsorship of $120,000 (ex GST) to NAIDOC Perth (Inc.) for the 2021 NAIDOC Week Perth opening ceremony and signature event, instead of the recommended $156,000.27 APR 2021
Introduction of Council Policy 2.7 Property Performance, Investment and DisposalUnanimous30 MAR 2021
WACA Business Plan30 MAR 2021
Committee ReportsUnanimousRevokes the 23 February 2021 Local Law Review Plan, asks the CEO to run extensive targeted consultation on the local law review, then prepare an issues paper for each local law.30 MAR 2021
Committee ReportsUnanimousAdopts Policy 1.4 Recording and Live Streaming Meetings of Council and approves $150,000 for live streaming: $86,000 from the audio-visual renewal budget and $64,000 from the surplus.30 MAR 2021
Committee ReportsUnanimousRevokes Policy 20.8 Street Trees (Planting, Pruning and Removal) and adopts Policy 3.3 Tree Protection.30 MAR 2021
Community Development Alliance ReportsGives in-principle support to committing up to $3,000,000 towards the Perth City Deal Homelessness Package.30 MAR 2021
Community Development Alliance ReportsUnanimousApproves the 2021 Winter Festival Program except the Winter School Holiday Program, allocating $385,000 in the 2021/22 budget, and lists an extra $200,000 for the Grants and Sponsorships Program for consideration.30 MAR 2021
Community Development Alliance ReportsApproves a matched Precinct Improvement Grant of $139,000 (ex GST) to City Foreshore Investments Pty Ltd to extend the On the Point Jetty, subject to the asset being maintained to the City's satisfaction.30 MAR 2021
Community Development Alliance ReportsAmendment changing point 1 from committing up to $3,000,000 to the Perth City Deal homelessness package to giving in-principle support for that commitment.2 MAR 2021
Safe Night Spaces23 FEB 2021
Notice of Motion: Fenced Off-Lead Dog Park23 FEB 2021
Budget Amendment: Public Art Maintenance Claisebrook CoveUnanimousApproves an $84,000 budget amendment for public art conservation: $40,000 operating from Australia Day Festival savings and $44,000 capital from the operating surplus.23 FEB 2021
Budget Amendment: Public Art Maintenance Claisebrook CoveUnanimousAmendment deleting the proposed extra $50,000 capital for a new public art project from the public art conservation budget amendment.24 NOV 2020
Urgent Business3 NOV 2020
Business Improvement Grants 2020/21UnanimousApproves 2020/21 Business Improvement Grants totalling $216,498 to 15 businesses (points 1.2 to 1.16), declines six applications, and approves $53,375 in 2019/20 grants with the acquittal deadline extended to 30 June 2021.3 NOV 2020
Business Improvement Grants 2020/21UnanimousApproves a $20,000 Business Improvement Grant to Arandell Nominees Pty Ltd and J.J Leach for the fit-out of Perth City Market, 227 Murray Street Mall.