Motions
Every Notice of Motion I have moved at Cumberland City Council. Each entry links to the official council minutes for verification.
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Coming up: 26 August 2026 Council meeting
Notices of Motion I have prepared for the 26 August 2026 Council meeting. The wording below is my working draft - the final version will appear in the published agenda and minutes. These are not counted in the track record above until they are moved and decided.
Because they are drafts, there is still time to shape them. If you have a view on either motion - support, concerns, or something I have missed - email hello@enveryasar.com.au or use the contact form before the meeting.
- 26 August 2026 Council meeting Draft - on notice
Notice of Motion - Metropolitan Memorial Parks access application: protecting Council's review rights
Metropolitan Memorial Parks refused Council's formal access application for the Carnarvon Golf Course site-selection material, claiming an overriding public interest against disclosure. Council's appeal to the Information Commissioner has sat undetermined for seven months. This motion presses the Commissioner to complete the review and keeps Council's right to take the refusal to the Tribunal alive.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasartransparencygreen spacecarnarvonRead the draft motion Hide the draft motion
Draft wording - subject to refinement before the meeting
That Council: 1. Notes resolution C10/25-206 (Min.1041) of 29 October 2025 seeking transparency on Metropolitan Memorial Parks' site selection process; that Council officers made an informal request in November 2025 which was acknowledged but never answered; that a formal access application under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 was lodged in December 2025; and that Metropolitan Memorial Parks refused that application in January 2026 on the ground of an overriding public interest against disclosure. 2. Thanks Council staff for preparing the access application and the subsequent request for external review to the Information Commissioner. 3. Notes with concern that Council's external review, lodged with the Information and Privacy Commission in January 2026, remains undetermined; that Council officers were advised in July 2026 that the review had yet to be considered due to available resourcing; and that the Information Commissioner's recommendations are not binding on the agency in any event. 4. Notes review report IPC25/R000690 of 2 July 2026, in which the Information Commissioner found that reliance on the Cabinet information exemption to withhold records concerning the same site selection process was not justified, and that the agency subsequently declined to make a new decision. 5. Notes that under section 101(2) of that Act Council may apply to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal for administrative review of the decision at any time up to 20 working days after Council is notified that the Information Commissioner's review is complete, and that under section 101(3) making such an application while that review is on foot brings the review to an end. 6. Writes to the Information Commissioner: (a) seeking expedition of Council's external review; (b) seeking confirmation of the date on which the Information Commissioner received all information necessary to complete the review, and the date by which the review is due to be completed under section 92A of that Act; and (c) asking whether the Commissioner will refer the decision to the Tribunal under section 99 of that Act. 7. Delegates authority to the General Manager to obtain legal advice on an application to the Tribunal for administrative review of the decision and, if that advice supports it, to make the application within the period allowed by section 101(2), with costs met from within the existing legal services budget. 8. Receives a report on action taken under clauses 6 and 7 at the first ordinary meeting following completion of the Information Commissioner's review.
- 26 August 2026 Council meeting Draft - on notice
Notice of Motion - Make-safe and Follow-up Process for Hazards on Third-party Assets
When a resident reports a broken telco pit or a fallen power cable on a footpath, the report is referred to the asset owner and disappears - no make-safe measure, no tracking, no follow-up. This motion asks for a protocol: make safe where lawful, refer with a documented reference, track, and escalate when the owner does not fix it.
Mover: Clr Enver YasarsafetyinfrastructuretransparencyRead the draft motion Hide the draft motion
Draft wording - subject to refinement before the meeting
That Council notes: (a) Residents report hazards in good faith through Council channels and through apps such as Snap Send Solve, and where the asset belongs to a telecommunications, water or electricity provider the report is referred to the asset owner and the resident sees no make-safe measure, no tracking and no follow-up, even where the hazard sits in a Council footpath or reserve; (b) Council is the roads authority for local roads and footpaths, and while utility assets in the road reserve are installed and maintained under the providers' own statutory rights, temporary make-safe measures, documented referral, tracking and escalation are within Council's power; (c) Two recent examples reported by one Cumberland resident: a broken pit in a Mays Hill footpath, reported to Council through Snap Send Solve on 17 July 2026 (report 08590602) and still showing as unactioned a fortnight later; and an overhead cable from a power pole lying across a Merrylands footpath, reported on 26 July 2026 (report 08639932) and routed by the app to Endeavour Energy, leaving Council unaware of a hazard in its own footpath. That Council resolves: 1. Requests the General Manager to prepare a report to Council by the October 2026 ordinary meeting on how hazard reports concerning assets owned by other authorities in public places (telecommunications pits, water and sewer infrastructure, electricity assets and streetlights, and assets on classified roads) are received, referred and tracked, including reports lodged through Snap Send Solve; 2. The report to include options for a make-safe and follow-up protocol under which, where a reported defect in or beside a public road, footpath or reserve poses a risk to public safety, Council takes reasonable temporary make-safe measures where lawful and practicable, refers the defect to the asset owner with a documented reference, tracks the referral, and escalates where it is not rectified within a reasonable time, including any options for recovering make-safe costs from asset owners; 3. Council writes to the major asset owners operating in the Cumberland local government area, including Telstra, NBN Co, Sydney Water, Endeavour Energy, Ausgrid and Transport for NSW, seeking nominated contact points and agreed response standards for safety-related defects referred by Council; and 4. Notes the report is to be prepared within existing staff resources.
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2026
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Traffic Congestion and Local Traffic Management - Amy Street and Regents Park Town Centre
Council backed a coordinated, precinct-wide response to worsening traffic in the Regents Park town centre - congestion on Amy Street and the bridge approaches, the two-lane merge on Park Road, rat-running through Mimulus Lane onto Kitchener Street, and the safety and traffic impact of the Amy Street pedestrian crossings. Short-term proposals are to be coordinated with the Amy Street Precinct Upgrade, and Council is to liaise with Transport for NSW and Canterbury-Bankstown Council in preparing the report.
Where it's up to
Update (Aug 2026): not yet due. The report is due to the Cumberland Local Transport Forum and Council by December 2026.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C07/26-89transportsafetyRegents ParkView council minutes (29 July 2026)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.1167 (C07/26-89)
That Council: 1. Notes the significant and worsening traffic congestion along Amy Street and through the Regents Park town centre and station precinct, particularly during weekday morning and afternoon peaks, with traffic from Joseph Street and the surrounding network banking back along Amy Street and the approaches to the Amy Street bridge. 2. Notes that these and related traffic and local road concerns in the Regents Park town centre - including the two-lane merge on Park Road onto the Amy Street bridge, dangerous and obstructive parking, the safety and traffic impact of the Amy Street pedestrian crossings, bus-stop placement, traffic management around the cluster of schools on Regent Street, and the use of Mimulus Lane as a "rat run" displacing traffic onto Kitchener Street and surrounding local streets - have been raised repeatedly with Council officers and through the Cumberland Local Transport Forum since the September 2024 local government election. 3. Notes that while the Cumberland Local Transport Forum and Council have identified initial initiatives for implementation in response to this issue, including as part of the planned Amy Street Precinct Upgrade under the Thriving Suburbs Program, a coordinated, precinct-wide response for the Regents Park Town Centre is now needed. a) Traffic flow and congestion on Amy Street and its key intersections - including Regent Street, Auburn Road, and the Park Road / Carlingford Road approaches - and the contribution of the two-lane merge on Park Road onto the Amy Street bridge; b) The extent of "rat running" through Mimulus Lane and other local streets, its impact on Kitchener Street and the surrounding residential area, and local area traffic management options to address it (such as turn or access restrictions, one-way arrangements, or traffic calming); c) The safety of, and the traffic-flow impact caused by, the pedestrian crossings on Amy Street, including whether signalising these crossings or installing traffic signals at the key intersections would improve both pedestrian safety and traffic movement; and d) Identification of options for implementation, including short term proposals that can be coordinated with the Amy Street Precinct Upgrade, and longer term proposals for the Regents Park Town Centre. 4. Liaise with Transport for NSW, Canterbury-Bankstown Council and the community in preparing the report; and 5. Provide the report for consideration by the Cumberland Local Transport Forum and Council no later than December 2026.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Cumberland Active Transport Baseline Data Publication
Council's Walking and Cycling Strategy sets targets against 'existing levels' that were never published. This motion requires a single baseline report - walking, cycling and e-mobility data measured against the Strategy's 18 Active Transport Corridors, broken down by ward and suburb, and published with its supporting datasets on Council's website - so progress can actually be measured and grant bids under programs like Get Active NSW are stronger. Carried unanimously.
Where it's up to
Update (Aug 2026): not yet due. The report is due to the Cumberland Local Transport Forum and Council by the end of June 2027.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C07/26-90transporttransparencyRegents ParkView council minutes (29 July 2026)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.1168 (C07/26-90)
That Council: 1. Requests the General Manager to prepare a Cumberland Active Transport Baseline Report to support the implementation and monitoring of the Cumberland Walking and Cycling Strategy, including: a) Information from existing Council and/or State datasets and plans on walking, cycling, e-mobility and other relevant transport activities; b) Analysis of current and projected network coverage against the 18 Active Transport Corridors identified in the Strategy, including any connectivity gaps and demographic variations, with consideration of this information at a ward level (such as Regents Park Ward) and suburb level; c) Analysis of alignment of priority projects from the Strategy with relevant grant funding opportunities, such as Get Active NSW grant program, including indicative cost estimates of these projects; d) Identification of specific measures to be used to inform monitoring of the Strategy; and e) Details on the status and program of implementation activities and actions associated with the Strategy. 2. Liaise with Transport for NSW, Bicycle NSW, CAMWEST and other relevant stakeholders in preparing the report. 3. Provide the report for consideration by the Cumberland Local Transport Forum and Council no later than the end of June 2027. 4. Publish the report and any supporting datasets on Council's website to inform the community on actions by Council associated with the Cumberland Walking and Cycling Strategy.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Repairing Damage and Notifying Residents on Council Construction Sites
Required Council to hold its own construction contractors to the same restoration and notification standards it already imposes on utilities and developers - keeping work sites maintained, repairing potholes and damaged roads and footpaths promptly, and giving residents proper notice of works (in plain English and community languages) with a named contact to call. A report on tightening Council's standard contract terms and construction approvals is due within six months.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): not yet due. The report on tightening Council's standard contract terms and construction approvals is due around December 2026.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C06/26-77infrastructuresafetytransparencyView council minutes (17 June 2026)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.1152 (C06/26-77)
That Council: 1. Notes that during large construction projects in Cumberland, residents are too often left with damaged roads, footpaths and parking, potholes that take too long to fill, and not enough information about what is happening on their street, when, and who to call. 2. Notes that Council already requires strict restoration and notification standards from utility companies and developers under section 138 of the Roads Act 1993, but does not consistently apply the same standards to Council's own contractors. 3. Requests the General Manager to prepare a report to Council, within six months, on tightening Council's standard contract terms and construction approvals so that all contractors working in Cumberland are clearly required to: i) keep the work area maintained throughout the project, including prompt repair of potholes and damaged surfaces; ii) give residents proper notice of works - in plain English, and in community languages where appropriate - with a named contact who answers when something is wrong; iii) meet the same restoration and bond standards Council already imposes on utilities, with real consequences where they don't. 4. Requests the report be prepared within existing resources, with any further resourcing needs to be brought back for Council's consideration.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Implementation of a Shop Local Bonus Scheme for Tree Planting
A Shop Local Bonus pilot: residents who plant a tree receive a local e-voucher redeemable at participating businesses, with Stage 1 focused on low-canopy streets in the Regents Park Ward. Costed pilot options report due 31 August 2026.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): not yet due. The costed pilot options report is due to Council by 31 August 2026.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C03/26-31environmentlocal businessRegents ParkView council minutes (25 March 2026)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.1099 (C03/26-31)
That Council: 1. Notes Cumberland's low urban tree canopy and the need to incentivise residents to plant and care for trees on private land and verges. 2. Endorses in principle a "Shop Local Bonus" incentive scheme whereby residents who plant a tree receive a local e-voucher redeemable at participating businesses, with Stage 1 focused on low canopy streets in the Regents Park Ward. 3. Authorises the General Manager to design the scheme and consult with the Environment Advisory Committee, the local Chamber of Commerce and traders to identify delivery options, governance and funding pathways using existing Council channels. 4. Requests that the design consider multilingual access, equity targeting, simple eligibility, and clear measures of success (plantings, survival and uptake). 5. Requires a report by 31 August 2026 with costed pilot options and recommendations for rollout across the LGA.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Lidcombe Town Centre Smart Parking Feasibility Study
Council endorsed a smart-parking feasibility study for Lidcombe Town Centre, including Bridge Street and the kiss-and-ride zones outside Lidcombe Station on Tooheys Lane and Church Street. Report with trial locations due 31 August 2026.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): not yet due. The feasibility report is due to Council by 31 August 2026.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C03/26-32transportLidcombeView council minutes (25 March 2026)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.1100 (C03/26-32)
That Council: 1. Notes ongoing parking pressures in and around Lidcombe Town Centre and Lidcombe Station, including Bridge Street, nearby Council car parks and surrounding residential streets. 2. Notes that Council's Smart Places Strategy and Action Plan identifies smart and accessible parking as a priority, and that parking sensor technology has already been used elsewhere in Cumberland. 3. Endorses in principle a feasibility study into a targeted smart parking trial in Lidcombe Town Centre, focused on: a. Bridge Street car park and other Council-controlled parking near Lidcombe Station; and b. High-demand short-stay parking bays in the town centre. c. That the pick-up and drop off kiss and ride zones outside Lidcombe station on Tooheys Lane and Church Street be examined. 4. Requests that the study consider technology, locations, costs, integration with existing parking policies, accessibility, enforcement, and partnership or funding opportunities with Transport for NSW and relevant NSW programs. 5. Receives a report by 31 August 2026 with feasibility findings, potential trial locations and recommended next steps.
2025
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Parliamentary Inquiry into Metropolitan Memorial Parks (Carnarvon Golf Course)
Council formally called for a NSW parliamentary inquiry into Metropolitan Memorial Parks' processes, with specific reference to the Carnarvon Golf Course proposal and the loss of community green space.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): the progress report Council ordered was delivered in March 2026. The inquiry itself is still being pursued through the NSW Parliament's Portfolio Committee No. 4.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C11/25-227advocacygreen spaceView council minutes (19 November 2025)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.1059 (C11/25-227)
That Council: 1. Writes to the Secretariat and all members of Portfolio Committee No. 4 - Regional NSW seeking a parliamentary inquiry into Metropolitan Memorial Parks' Carnarvon Golf Course proposal, with hearings held by mid-2026, at least one local hearing at Carnarvon Golf Club, and a public submissions period of 8 weeks prior to the first hearing. 2. Endorses Attachment A as Council's preferred Terms of Reference and encloses it with the request. 3. Authorises the Mayor and General Manager to finalise and send the correspondence, brief local Members, and invite neighbouring councils to support or co-sign given the regional significance. 4. Notifies the Minister for Lands and Property, the Shadow Minister for Crown Lands, and the President of the Legislative Council of this resolution and Attachment A. 5. Requests a progress report from the General Manager by February 2026, delivered within existing resources.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Request for Transparency on Metropolitan Memorial Parks' Site Selection Process
Demanded full transparency from Metropolitan Memorial Parks (MMP) on how cemetery sites are being shortlisted, particularly Crown lands currently serving as community green space such as Carnarvon and Coleman Park.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): implemented as resolved. When the request for information went unanswered, Council lodged a formal GIPA application - it was refused on Cabinet-information grounds, and a review is now under way.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C10/25-206transparencyadvocacyView council minutes (29 October 2025)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.1041 (C10/25-206)
That Council: 1. Notes that at a meeting with Cumberland City Council on 9 April 2025, Metropolitan Memorial Parks (MMP) stated it had assessed over 100 potential sites for new cemeteries before identifying Carnarvon Golf Course as a potential Modern Memorial Park. 2. Notes that by 19 August 2025, MMP publicly stated it had assessed over 1000 potential sites, and that documents released under the NSW Legislative Council's Standing Order 52 (8 October 2025) did not include any such list. 3. Requests that MMP and the Minister for Lands and Property release, in the interests of transparency: i) the list of all sites assessed, ii) the criteria used to assess and rank each site, and iii) the dates each site was assessed or excluded. 4. Writes to the Minister for Lands and Property and the CEO of MMP to formally seek this information and treat the request as an informal GIPA application; and 5. If the information is not released by 7 November 2025, Council will seek access through a formal GIPA into MMP's site selection process.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Streamlining Tree Management and Strengthening Planting Investment
Reformed Council's tree-management approach: clearer processes for residents, faster decisions, and increased investment in new street and verge plantings in low-canopy wards.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): the Urban Tree Strategy review is locked into the 2026/27 Operational Plan, but the $100,000 street tree planting allocation Council voted for has not appeared in the budget. I am pursuing it.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C10/25-207environmentView council minutes (29 October 2025)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.1045 (C10/25-207)
That Council: 1. Amend Council's currently adopted tree notification and register provisions so that: i) The Tree Removal Register applies only when three or more trees located together in a single site or streetscape are removed from public land at the same time. ii) Written notifications (letterbox drop and site signage) are required only when three or more trees located together in a single site or streetscape are proposed to be removed from public land. iii) Single tree removals still require a notice to be displayed on the tree, at a minimum size of A3. 2. Request a report on the delivery of a precinct-based street tree masterplan, which includes a clear process for selecting appropriate street tree species in line with the Urban Tree Strategy, tailored to the needs of each precinct in the Cumberland LGA. 3. Include a review of the Urban Tree Strategy 2020 as part of Council's 2026/27 Operational Plan, to reflect updated policy directions and emerging canopy priorities; and 4. Allocate $100,000 towards street tree planting in the Cumberland LGA in the 2025/26 Operational Budget (Quarter 2 Review), with a view to maintaining this allocation in future years.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Establishment of an Environment Advisory Committee
Council established a dedicated Environment Advisory Committee to give residents, scientists and community groups a formal voice in environmental policy alongside the existing Heritage Committee.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): delivered. The committee's terms of reference were adopted in October 2025, it met for the first time in November 2025, and it now meets quarterly. I sit on it as one of the two councillor members.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C08/25-171environmentgovernanceView council minutes (27 August 2025)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.1011 (C08/25-171)
That Council: 1. Establish a new Environment Advisory Committee to provide strategic advice to Council on environmental matters, including but not limited to sustainability, biodiversity, climate adaptation, green space planning, natural resource management, and the delivery of relevant Council strategies and programs. 2. Request Council staff to draft the committee's Terms of Reference, including: a) Membership criteria that allow for community members with a strong interest in environmental issues and a demonstrated commitment to local sustainability and conservation; and b) Alignment with Council's existing environmental strategies, including the Urban Tree Strategy, Biodiversity Strategy, Environmental Management Framework, and Green Corridor initiatives. 3. Direct the General Manager to: a) Open expressions of interest for the Environment Advisory Committee as soon as possible, ensuring the process is aligned as quickly as possible with the establishment of other Council advisory committees; and b) Provide a brief report back within one month outlining the updated Terms of Reference and timeframes for implementation.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Expanding Council's Advocacy to Include Coleman Park
Expanded the Carnarvon campaign to also defend Coleman Park, which shares the same Crown land parcel and is under similar pressure. Affirmed both spaces as essential community assets in a growing area.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): delivered. Council's advocacy and communications now formally cover Coleman Park alongside Carnarvon Golf Course.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C07/25-159green spaceBeralaadvocacyView council minutes (30 July 2025)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.995 (C07/25-159)
That Council: 1. Notes that Coleman Park sits on the same Crown Land Reserve as Carnarvon Golf Course and is included in the area identified for potential repurposing. 2. Extends its previous resolution regarding Carnarvon Golf Course to include Coleman Park, affirming Council's strong opposition to any proposal that would reduce or repurpose Coleman Park for non-recreational uses. 3. Writes to the Hon. Steve Kamper MP, Minister for Lands and Property, and the Hon. Paul Scully MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, to request that Coleman Park be protected alongside Carnarvon Golf Course. 4. Updates all Council communications and campaign materials to reflect that both Carnarvon Golf Course and Coleman Park are at risk and should be retained in full for public recreation.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Commemorative Signage for Regents Park Railway Centenary and Inner West Line Restoration
Council to install commemorative signage marking the Regents Park Railway centenary and to formally advocate for the restoration of direct services on the Inner West line through Regents Park.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): Council's resolutions register records the signage as completed. I am confirming it is in place at the Regents Park Library precinct.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C06/25-144heritagetransportRegents ParkView council minutes (18 June 2025)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.971 (C06/25-144)
That Council: 1. Endorses the installation of a commemorative sign within the Regents Park Library precinct, adjacent to Regents Park Station, to acknowledge: a) The centenary of the Lidcombe - Regents Park - Cabramatta railway line, which commenced operations in October 1924; and b) The restoration of the Inner West Line (Liverpool via Regents Park) services in October 2024, reinstating direct train services to the City Circle. 2. Authorises Council officers to liaise with Transport for NSW and other relevant stakeholders to finalise the design, wording, and installation details of the commemorative sign; and 3. Fund the minor costs to implement the sign from Council's signage operational budget.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - EV Charging Readiness in New Multi-Unit Developments
Required new multi-unit residential developments to be designed with electric vehicle charging readiness, so future residents are not locked out of clean transport options.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): in progress. The May 2026 LEP and DCP review committed to incorporating this resolution as far as possible into new EV charging development controls, which are now being drafted.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C05/25-126environmentplanningView council minutes (28 May 2025)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.953 (C05/25-126)
That Council: 1. Notes the increasing uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) across Greater Sydney and the role of local government in facilitating the infrastructure required to support this transition. 2. Recognises that the vast majority of EV charging occurs at home, and that without access to private charging infrastructure, residents of multi-unit developments face significant barriers to EV ownership. 3. As part of the current review of the Cumberland Development Control Plan (DCP) and Local Environmental Plan (LEP), requests that Council officers prepare draft provisions to require that all new high density development include EV charging readiness infrastructure. 4. Requests that the proposed planning controls consider: a. The provision of appropriately rated electrical capacity within the main switchboard and distribution infrastructure to support EV charging in at least one dedicated car space per dwelling; b. A requirement that each car parking space allocated to a dwelling be constructed with a conduit and cabling pathway ("passive infrastructure") to facilitate future installation of EV chargers without significant cost or disruption; c. A minimum number of common property visitor or shared spaces to be fitted with operational EV charging equipment at the time of occupation; d. Consideration of load management systems to allow scalable deployment without overwhelming building supply capacity; e. Alignment with relevant Australian Standards, the National Construction Code, and the NSW Government's EV-ready buildings guidance. 5. Requests that the proposed controls be benchmarked against best practice examples from comparable jurisdictions to ensure practicality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with the NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy. 6. Receives a report with draft DCP/LEP amendments addressing the above, to be considered by Council prior to public exhibition.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Improving Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety on the M4 Shared Path at Silverwater Road Intersection
Council to investigate and advocate for upgrades to the dangerous M4 Shared Path crossing at Silverwater Road, where cyclists and pedestrians have been put at risk.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): the six-month progress report Council ordered fell due in November 2025 and has not been delivered. I have formally requested it.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C05/25-127safetytransportView council minutes (28 May 2025)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.954 (C05/25-127)
That Council: 1. Acknowledge the significant safety concerns regarding the Silverwater Road intersection on the M4 shared path. 2. Urgently write to the Minister for Transport and Transport for NSW advocating for immediate safety improvements at this intersection, including: - Reviewing and redesigning the layout and size of the south-eastern traffic island. - Enhancing visibility for vehicles turning off the M4 onto Silverwater Road through improved signage, road markings, and potential removal of obstructions such as trees. - Converting zebra crossings on slip lanes into combined pedestrian and cyclist crossings. - Exploring feasibility of repositioning slip lanes and traffic islands to enhance safety. - Widening and regrading the kerb crossing and path immediately east of Silverwater Road to improve usability for all riders, including those in groups and with varying levels of experience. 3. Request a formal meeting with Transport for NSW and bicycle advocacy representatives, including Bicycle NSW and CAMWEST, to collaborate on detailed planning and solutions to address the highlighted safety issues. 4. Provide a progress report to Council within six months, detailing actions undertaken, responses received from Transport for NSW, and recommended next steps.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Expansion of Bike Locker Facilities at Lidcombe Station
Sought expansion of secure bike storage at Lidcombe Station to support residents cycling to public transport, alongside engagement with Transport for NSW.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): Council has not yet reported back on its engagement with Transport for NSW. I have asked for the correspondence trail and a report date.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C05/25-128transportLidcombeView council minutes (28 May 2025)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.955 (C05/25-128)
That Council: 1. Notes the high demand for secure bike lockers at Lidcombe Station, with all existing lockers currently in use and a waiting list in place; 2. Writes to the Minister for Transport and Transport for NSW requesting the expansion of bike locker facilities at Lidcombe Station to meet growing demand; 3. Expresses Council's willingness to work collaboratively with the State Government to identify suitable sites for additional bike lockers - taking into consideration existing strategic planning work, such as the Pippita Rail Trail plan - including the use of Council-owned land if appropriate; 4. Identifies the Bridge Street Carpark as a potential site for additional lockers, subject to assessment; 5. Requests that Council officers undertake a review of other train stations within Cumberland, including Auburn, Regents Park and Berala Stations, to identify opportunities for new or expanded bike locker facilities, and report back on engagement with Transport for NSW.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Urban Tree Canopy (Response to Notice of Motion)
Council adopted the staff response to the original Urban Tree Canopy motion (C03/25-83), locking in the practical implementation steps - including the public Tree Removal Register, the seven-day notification period for non-urgent removals, the no-net-loss canopy policy, and the Council-operated nursery feasibility plan.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): the staff response was delivered on time and adopted, and the public Tree Removal Register it locked in is now live. The Council nursery and the Tree Offset Fund report remain outstanding and I am chasing both.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C04/25-102environmenttreesView council minutes (30 April 2025)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.929 (C04/25-102)
That Council receive and adopt the recommendations within the report.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Accelerating the Adoption of Self-Driving Vehicles
Requested staff to prepare Cumberland for the safe and orderly arrival of self-driving and connected vehicles, including identifying infrastructure needs and engaging with State and Federal regulators.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): no report has yet come back to Council. I have asked the General Manager for a delivery date.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C04/25-104transportinnovationView council minutes (30 April 2025)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.931 (C04/25-104)
That Council: 1. Commits to investigating the potential of self-driving vehicles to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and ease parking pressures for Cumberland residents, and to producing a report outlining findings and recommendations. 2. Calls on the NSW and Federal Governments to fast-track legislative reforms to enable the safe and regulated use of autonomous passenger vehicles in Australia. 3. Works with Transport for NSW, industry partners, and research institutions to position Cumberland as a priority location for autonomous vehicle trials and pilot programs. 4. Ensures that, when updating infrastructure plans, transport strategies, and urban planning policies, consideration is given to supporting the safe integration of emerging self-driving vehicle technology.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Urban Tree Canopy
Required Council to publicly report on Cumberland's urban tree canopy, the number of trees being removed under development applications, and progress against canopy targets in low-canopy suburbs.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): the public Tree Removal Register is live - a direct result of this motion. The Council nursery and the Tree Offset Fund report remain outstanding and I am chasing both.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C03/25-83environmenttransparencyView council minutes (26 March 2025)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.907 (C03/25-83)
That Council be provided with a report to the next Council meeting that: 1. Reaffirms Commitment - Reaffirms its commitment to maintaining and enhancing Cumberland's urban tree canopy, as outlined in the Cumberland 2030 Local Strategic Planning Statement, Urban Tree Strategy 2020, and Cumberland Development Control Plan. 2. Transparency and Public Accountability Enhances transparency regarding the management of tree approvals from public land by: - Establishing a publicly accessible online Tree Removal Register, clearly detailing: a) Locations and species of trees approved for removal. b) Alternatives considered (e.g., targeted pruning or structural support), c) Replacement tree plans specifying species, numbers, and planting locations. d) Implementing a 7 day public notification period prior to scheduled works for non-urgent tree removals from public land displayed: - Online via Council's website. - Physically at the tree's location. - Through letterbox drops to properties within a 100-metre radius. 3. Canopy Preservation ('No Net Loss of Canopy') Strengthens canopy preservation efforts through a 'No Net Loss of Canopy' policy by: - Ensuring all approved tree removals are offset by replacement plantings, providing equal or greater canopy coverage within a clearly defined timeframe. - Selecting appropriate tree species based on suitability to local conditions, climate resilience, and effectiveness in mitigating urban heat. 4. Council-Operated Nursery (Budget 2025/26) Establishes a Council-operated nursery within the 2025/26 budget process to: - Provide sustainable, consistent, and high-quality native and suitable tree stock for Council-led greening projects. - Offer educational programs and community incentives encouraging active participation in urban greening initiatives. 5. Robust Arboricultural Standards Strengthens arboricultural standards and processes by: - Reviewing arborist qualification requirements to align with current industry best practice guidelines (e.g., Arboriculture Australia, International Society of Arboriculture). - Implementing mandatory peer reviews for arborist reports related specifically to heritage-listed tree removal applications. 6. Proactive Maintenance and Community Education Funding Considers additional funding opportunities within the 2025/26 budget development to: - Enable proactive tree maintenance on Council-managed land to reduce avoidable removals. - Expand community education programs and incentive schemes promoting tree planting and canopy awareness. 7. Integration with Planning Instruments and Budget Consultation Requests Council officers integrate outcomes and recommendations of this motion: - Into future reports related to Cumberland's Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP) reviews, specifically incorporating best practices for deep soil zones, tree planting, and canopy cover. - Within the 2025/26 budget consultation process, ensuring community feedback is captured through existing engagement mechanisms. 8. Cumberland Tree Offset Fund Investigation Requests Council officers prepare a detailed report outlining: - Feasibility, operational mechanics, and potential benefits of establishing a Cumberland Tree Offset Fund, including recommended initial funding allocations for the 2025/26 budget. - Opportunities to leverage external grants, partnerships, and additional funding resources.
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Carnarvon Golf Course
Council reaffirmed its opposition to converting Carnarvon Golf Course into a cemetery. Resolved to write to the relevant State Ministers and actively support the community campaign to protect this green space.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): delivered. The letters to the State Ministers were sent, Council's support for the community campaign is active, and this motion became the platform for three further carried motions defending Carnarvon and Coleman Park.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C02/25-60green spaceBeralaadvocacyView council minutes (26 February 2025)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.872 (C02/25-60)
That Council: 1. Confirms its strong opposition to any proposal to repurpose the Carnarvon Golf Course for non-recreational use, including its potential conversion into a cemetery or any other uses that diminish its current function. With growing pressure to reduce golf courses in size, as seen with Moore Park, any loss of green space at Carnarvon - whether through partial or full repurposing - would be a significant blow to the community and the local environment. 2. Acknowledges the importance of Carnarvon Golf Course as a vital green space that serves as a sporting and recreational facility critical to the health and well-being of the community, while also providing significant environmental benefits, such as mitigating the urban heat island effect and cooling the surrounding urban environment. 3. Writes to the Hon. Steve Kamper MP, Minister for Lands and Property, and the Hon. Paul Scully MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, to express the Council's opposition to the repurposing of Carnarvon Golf Course and request that it be protected as a key community asset; and 4. Actively supports the campaign to protect Carnarvon Golf Course, in partnership with Auburn MP Lynda Voltz, including: - Sharing campaign materials and petition details through the Council's communication channels. - Encouraging community participation through the Council's social media platforms, newsletters, and public forums. - Preparing and installing banners in high-traffic areas near the golf course, including the corner of Amy Street and Joseph Street, to raise awareness and garner community support. - Engaging with relevant stakeholders, such as Golf Australia, local sporting clubs, and community organisations, to strengthen the campaign by raising awareness of the threats to the course and mobilising community support to ensure its preservation.
2024
- Carried
Notice of Motion - Request for Pedestrian Crossing on Tilba Street, Berala
Requested a pedestrian crossing on Tilba Street, Berala, in response to long-standing safety concerns raised by local residents.
Where it's up to
Update (Jul 2026): the Traffic Committee approved the crossing in principle in February 2025 and residents were consulted. I am pressing Council for the design outcome and a construction date.
Mover: Clr Enver Yasar Ref: C11/24-22infrastructuresafetyBeralaView council minutes (13 November 2024)Read the full motion as moved Hide the full motion
Motion as recorded in the minutes - Min.835 (C11/24-22)
That Council: 1. Investigate the potential installation of a pedestrian crossing or speed hump on Tilba Street, Berala near Jack and Jill Reserve; and 2. Receive a report at a future Traffic Committee meeting, detailing the outcome of officer investigations including technical studies and any potential implementation costs.