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01 Leadership in Sustainability RCC Quarterly Report - June 2014 - 13-14MP Management Plan 2013-14

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Leadership in Sustainability 01

Vision for Randwick City Council 1a

Update financial strategies S001 100%

Randwick City Council's financial strategies were reviewed during the development of the 2014-15 Budget which was adopted in June. Comments

Monitor Council's financial performance and position S002 100%

The March Quarterly Budget Review was adopted by Council at the May Ordinary Council Meeting. The Revised Budget has a small surplus of $15,789. Comments

Council's planning and reporting P001 100%

The 2014-15 Operational Plan and Budget was adopted by Council on 24 June 2014. The draft Plan was revised to incorporate submissions made by the

public during the 28 day exhibition period. Comments

Update the Long Term Financial Plan P002 100%

This project has been completed

Leadership 1b

Media and public comment S003

100%

The Communications Department responded to 72 requests from media outlets for information and/or public comment during the June quarter (295 year to date). The average time for responses was 0.89 days with 99 per cent of deadlines met. Enquiries related to Urban Activation Precincts proposals, New Coogee Toilets, Fallen Lifesavers memorial, smoking on beaches, Toys Through Time exhibition, Vintage Fair, Des Renford Leisure Centre open day, Go-get car spaces in Randwick, Ocean Park reserve upgrade, Chinese Market gardens, environmental levy funding, Federal budget, Coogee Stormwater pollution, the Boer War event, Dr Lynn Harvey speech, and the reintroduction of Light rail and impact on Wansey Road, the High Cross Park

terminal and Kingsford Carpark, the Light rail support package and extension to Maroubra.

Comments

Highlights: The Daily Telegraph and Sydney Morning Herald had large features on the Cities on Fallen Lifesavers memorial and statue installation. The fallen lifesavers also received TV coverage through the ABC, SBS and Channel 7. The Southern Courier carried a large feature on Council's Light Rail Support Plan and a further four pages "10 things

you need to know about light rail".

Promote Council's achievements S004 100%

The Communications Department issued 48 media releases during the June quarter (198 year to date) on topics including Light Rail Support Plan and Light rail support committee, proposed Badgery's Creek Airport, Belmore Road upgrade, Heroes of the Ages exhibition, Fallen Lifesavers Memorial opening, Boer War commemorative service, Council’s childcare survey results, Frank Doyle Park opening, Food waste expansion trial, Coogee Senior

Citizens centre upgrade, Bandslam competition, outdoor dining fees review, Kingsford Carpark consultation,

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woodfire burning tips, Sea of Hands event at La Perouse, Coogee consultation, food scraps feasibility study with Sydney Water, stormwater pollution awareness campaign, Kingsford Smith Mural upgrade, Rainbow Street public school funding, IPART rates announcement. In addition the Mayor issued

media statement regarding information sought from the NSW Minister on public school development at Royal Randwick.

Highlights: The fallen Lifesavers memorial received extensive local, metro and national media coverage. All aspects of light rail - Kingsford Carpark, support plan, High Cross park

interchange - received extensive coverage.

Provision of Business Papers S005

100%

All business papers were made available for Councillors in hardcopy and electronically on the Council Dashboard App (via iPads), and staff, one week prior to Council and Committee meetings. All business papers were made available on the Randwick City Council website by the Wednesday in the week

prior to the meeting and draft minutes one week after Council and Committee meetings, for the convenience of members of the public.

Comments

Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 compliance S006

100%

In the June quarter, three formal GIPA applications were received. All were processed within the statutory timeframe (20 working days). Of the 298 informal applications received, 275 (or 92 per cent) were responded to within the standard 5 days. This is slightly lower than the target of 95 per cent as

a number of applications were complex and/or required access to a significant number of documents.

Comments

Highlights: Council responded to five formal GIPA applications, all within the statutory timeframe, during 2013-14.

Compliance with purchasing procedures S007

100%

Audits confirm that compliance has been achieved. All registers updated monthly. Comments

Tenders processed in accordance with legislative requirements S008

100%

All tenders (100 per cent) were processed in accordance with legislative requirements. Comments

Manage the Council's Property portfolio S009

100%

All Council owned properties (100 per cent) were managed in accordance with legislative requirements, lease and licence agreements. Comments

Management of insurance program S010

100%

All 2014-15 annual insurance renewals were completed in June 2014. All insurance claims are processed by Echelon (under Contract) unless they are

Motor Vehicle claims which are managed by Zurich. Comments

TRIM document management S011 100%

Testing of goTRIM, which will allow TRIM access on mobile devises, continues. The roll out for Pictures in TRIM has been postponed to coincide with the next planned upgrade of TRIM. Monthly TRIM training (Basic), one on one training, TRIM Helpdesk and TRIM tutorial videos continue to be available to

provide education and support for all end users. Scheduled TRIM Advanced training was held over until July.

Comments

Highlights: Preliminary investigations have commenced into an alternative system for the secure external transfer of large electronic files.

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TRIM Document archive system S012

100%

In the June quarter Council provided a submission to State Records regarding the review of GA36 (General Disposal Authority for imaged records).

Advice was also provided for Website Management and Disposal. Comments

Financial operations, systems and information S013 100%

All areas of Financial Operations were fully compliant with legislative and organisation requirements during the June quarter. Work completed includes cash management, GST returns, payment of suppliers, payroll processing, management of rating function and prudent management of investment

portfolio.

Comments

Rates and charges S014 100%

2013-14 rate levy and subsequent instalment reminders have been issued in accordance with Local Government Regulations. Preliminary Outstanding Receivables as at 30 June 2014 were 2.12% which is well within the 5 per cent industry benchmark for urban councils.This data will be finalised

following the annual audit of Council financial accounts.

Comments

Council's investment portfolio S015 100%

Council's investment portfolio is managed in accordance with policy parameters having appropriate regard to risk and return. The Investment Policy was

updated in October 2013 to further tighten control on risk. Returns outperformed the Bank Bill Swap Rate (BBSW) 90 day index. Comments

Provision of financial information, advice and reports S016

100%

Three monthly Financial Reports were submitted to the Administration and Finance Committees throughout the quarter. Comments

Customer service charter S017

100%

The Customer Service Charter is accessible and on display in Council's Administration building foyer. Ongoing communication is undertaken via quarterly inductions on the Organisation's standards and expectations to ensure services are dealt with in a consistent and efficient manner. Council's goal is to have fewer than 3 per cent abandoned calls on average. The abandoned call rate was 2.4 per cent from April to June. The call centre received 30,588 phone calls during this period.

Comments

Monitor response times to customer service requests S018

100%

A total of 8,341 service requests were received during the June quarter of which 95.5 per cent were completed within the Service Level Agreement

timeframe.

Comments

Highlights: A total of 37,010 service requests were received over the 2013-14 year of which an average 95.3 per cent were completed within the Service Level Agreement

timeframe.

Maintenance of the name and address register S019 100%

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During the June quarter, 1,270 contact details were updated in the Corporate Name and Address Register and 4,600 name and address data integrity

anomalies were corrected. Comments

Highlights: Monthly audits were introduced in late 2013 to analyse the data entry and identify system improvements. In conjunction a daily audit is run. In the June quarter the

daily audit report was enhanced to identify instances of duplicate addresses.

Business programs and systems S020

100%

Implementation of ICON DA Tracking system continued during the June quarter with testing in progress. Commenced implementation of ICON Plan. Comments

Highlights: Implementation of ICON DA Tracking system in testing phase.

Information technology infrastructure S021

100%

During the June quarter a number of system updates were applied to the Qikkids database application; Council's web content filtering solution was upgraded to the latest versions and all appropriate patches were installed; new printing; reservation servers were built for all the libraries in preparation for a new Standard Operating System image to be deployed; a number of new windows Domain Controllers were built and patched to the latest versions; forest and domain level functionality was raised; and new supporting infrastructure was built. Throughout the period, all systems performed as expected with some minor disruptions to network services due to planned outages to implement a new Active Directory Scheme. Most of the outages were undertaken after hours to minimise customer impact. A faulty Telstra connection at the Nursery resulted in a one day outage while contractors repaired the fault.

Comments

Information technology project management S022

100%

The current IT project portfolio consists of 51 projects. In the June quarter, the Active Directory was upgraded and implementation of CCTV cameras in

the Council Administration Centre Car Park were undertaken. Comments

Highlights: Active Directory upgrade.

Information technology support S023 100%

During the June quarter, preparation for the rollouts of Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 to the business commenced. Sustainability Department at Randwick Community Centre was selected as a pilot site for controlled remote testing of all Council's standard applications. Following the separation of the IT Helpdesk function from Business Support, processes have been put in place to effectively manage the day-to-day operations of the

Helpdesk.

Comments

Highlights: Windows 7 successfully rolled out to City Planning's Sustainability Department. Helpdesk has been split from Business Support as its own separate team.

GIS Services S024 100%

During the June quarter, 17 new map layers were created including maps of: one way streets, difficult access roads and Little Bay irrigation zones. 28 map layers were updated including maps of: open space management areas, Council facilities, and residential parking zones. 109 cartographic maps were producedincluding maps of: the Randwick Community Centre species richness survey area, outdoor dining precincts, and Anzac Parade Light Rail

Corridor. 53 Property System data integrity updates were made.

Comments

Highlights: All Council's facilities and parks have been mapped; and all relevant information has been recorded in a database for the new Council website.

Best practice activities from the Workforce Plan P003

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Supported Council's vision, providing organisational leadership and advice. Promoted best practice programs and activities throughout the organisation

during the quarter. Worked with stakeholders and continued to build collaborative partnerships to deliver best proactive workforce management. Comments

ICARE corporate values P004 100%

A values based project aligned with integrated planning has been developed. Comments

Futurist forum P005 100%

Activity continued to focus on contributing to sector improvements, through working groups, such as performance indicators for local government, and

presentations at conferences. Comments

Organisation wide projects P006 100%

During the June quarter, there was a continued focus on the internal communication principles, in particular supporting the IT department with the

deployment of new software. Comments

Learning and Development Strategy P007 100%

Learning and development activities were undertaken as scheduled for the quarter. Learning programs were developed reflecting best practice and the

principles of the Business Excellence Framework. Comments

Highlights: Annual training requests completed and approved. Draft review of the Leadership Development Strategy has been prepared.

Australian standard accreditation in OH&S management systems P008 75%

Work continues towards achieving accreditation in OH&S management systems. The writing of a management plan is ongoing and this project has been

carried over into 2014-15. Comments

Highlights: External consultants have been appointed to assist with reviewing the WHS Management System.

Workers compensation premium P009

100%

Council is achieving lowered premium costs through effective risk minimisation and return to work programs. Comments

Highlights: Zero claim costs for the 2013-14 financial year. Significant reduction in workers compensation costs (down 58 per cent) and claims (down 76 per cent).

Safety activities from the Workforce Plan P010 100%

Activities are being delivered as per the schedule. Comments

Continuous Improvement 1c

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Crisis management and business continuity plans P011

100%

Crisis management and business continuity plans documents have been reviewed. Final training occurred in June 2014. Comments

Highlights: Training in crisis management and business continuity planning undertaken during the quarter.

Continuous improvement activities from the Workforce Plan P012 100%

Continuous improvement activities are being implemented that inspire performance and strengthen workforce capacity. Comments

Business excellence framework P013

100%

The Annual Managers' Workshop, focusing on business excellence, was undertaken in June. Comments

2013-14 Internal Audit Plan P014

100%

Annual Audit Plan has been implemented to schedule. IT Security audit could not be conducted due to operational considerations in that area. Petty cash

audit was substituted. Comments

Implement the City Plan Indicators P015

100%

City Plan Indicators have been incorporated into the 2014-15 Operational Plan and linked to Council's activity. Comments

Australian standard accreditation in quality management systems P016

0%

The current focus is around the WH&S accreditation in-line with the legislative changes. Quality management system accreditation has been carried over

and will be a focus in 2014-15. Comments

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02 A Vibrant and Diverse Community RCC Quarterly Report - June 2014 - 13-14MP Management Plan 2013-14

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A Vibrant and Diverse Community 02

Understanding Community Needs 2a

Implement all multi-purpose centres plans of management S025 100%

In the June quarter, all scheduled activities and programs at the multi-purpose centres were completed for the year. Comments

Moverly Children's Centre S026 100%

Staffing costs at the centre have increased. To help address increasing operational costs and manage the rising deficit, Centre fees will increase by $5

dollars per day in the 2014-15 financial year, in accordance with the Council's Fees and Charges 2014/2015 . Comments

Grant application writing workshops S027 100%

Two grant writing and demographics workshops were successfully delivered in 2013/2014. Project completed. Comments

Planned programs and activities for target groups S028 100%

Activities and programs delivered during the June quarter include: Depression and Suicide Prevention Information Session, April Holiday Kooloora Vacation Care Program, and Bandslam Competition at Coogee Beach. All scheduled activities for target groups have now been successfully delivered

within budget.

Comments

Monitor and maintain infrastructure within the City at risk of vandalism S029 100%

Public place officers continue to patrol the City to identify and remove all forms of graffiti. Comments

Assist in project coordination to support our ATSI community S030

100%

During the June quarter, Council delivered the installation of the Sea Of Hands display on Bare Island, as part of Reconciliation Week activities. All

planned projects and activities for financial year are now completed. Comments

Administer the Community Partnership Funding Program, Cultural & Community Grants Programs, and ClubGrants S031

100%

All ClubGrants activities scheduled for the June quarter (collating application, meeting with the executive committee and highlighting priority areas) were completed. All grants were completed and reported to Council.

Comments

Install kerb ramps P019 100%

Kerb ramps have been constructed as part of the 2013-14 Footpath Program. The 2013-14 Footpath Program is complete. Comments

Youth program activities P017

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Youth Week 2014 activities, delivered in April, included information sessions, workshops, and a sustainability event. A youth music development project, marketed as Bandslam, was successfully launched by the Mayor, with the first semi finals held in Coogee in June. Grand finals to be held in July 2014 in

conjunction with Maroubra Surfing Walk of Fame and Beach Breaks Carnival.

Comments

Implement the subsidised rental policy P018 100%

All new community lease agreements implemented in accordance with Community Facilities Management Policy. Comments

CCTV in Coogee P020 100%

Council officers liaise with Police and other Enforcement Agencies on a range of crime prevention, safety and regulatory matters. During 2013-14, Council officers processed seven applications for CCTV footage, and provided comments to the Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing on 61 Liquor Licence Applications. Council officers have also carried out a number of joint inspections and patrols of licensed premises and entertainment venues with the

NSW Police.

Comments

Identify issues and strategies to improve employment and training opportunities for young school leavers P021 100%

All employment and training opportunities for school leavers' projects completed for the year. Comments

Strong Partnerships 2b

Support precinct meetings S032

88%

During the June quarter, Council received 22 precinct meeting minutes, with 71 resolutions requiring action by Council staff. All precinct minutes were responded to, 81% within target time frames, with the remainder taking longer than 21 days. This was largely due to delays in gaining clarification over resolutions, as a result of a change in precinct executive. A special Precinct Coordination Committee Meeting was held on 21 May 2014 to discuss Light Rail and was attended by 14 Precinct Executives representing all ten Precincts. Seven requests for printing flyers were received during the quarter and a total of 9,650 flyers were produced for distribution. All were printed well within agreed service level time frames. All minutes received and Council responses sent have been posted on the Council website.

Comments

Continue to provide on-site support to Kooloora Community Centre's Playgroup one day per week S033

100%

Council staff continue to provide weekly on-site support to the Kooloora Community Centre's Playgroup program. Within this program, playgroup

sessions are held weekly, which are well attended. On average 50 children from the local area social housing estates attend each session. Comments

Service Providers expo P022 100%


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Interagency meetings S034

100%

Council staff continued to either chair or attend interagency meetings for different target groups to exchange information about emerging or priority

needs and discuss ways to address gaps in services. Comments

Upgrade Coogee Senior Citizens Centre and Clovelly Child Care Centre P024 75%

In the June quarter the Development Application for the Coogee Senior Citizens Centre upgrade was lodged and tender documentation for construction

prepared. Comments

Randwick Community Centre plan of management P023 90%

Council resolved at the February 2014 meeting to defer adoption of the draft Randwick Environmental Park Plan of Management, pending a peer review

of the draft plan. Comments

Cultural diversity 2d

Implement cultural activities and projects S035

100%

All Cultural Arts Projects for 2013-14 financial year have been successfully completed. Comments

Implement the annual events calendar S036

100%

Events held during the June quarter included the launch of the Memorial for Fallen Lifesavers at Coogee, and the Boer War Commemoration at High

Cross Park.

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03 An Informed and Engaged Community RCC Quarterly Report - June 2014 - 13-14MP Management Plan 2013-14

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Communicating Effectively 3a

Apply corporate communication and visual design standards S037 100%

More than 199 publications were submitted to the Communications team for proofing and approval from April to June, including 26 from the libraries and 14 from the Des Renford Leisure Centre. Publications submitted included: posters, flyers, banners, signage, brochures, newsletters and

advertisements.

Comments

Highlights: Production of promotional material for Council’s inaugural youth band competition (Bandslam) with the design and content aimed to appeal to young people and

encourage them to either enter or vote in the competition.

Communication plans S038

100%

The Communications Department developed and implemented nine communication plans to inform the community of important Council news, projects, events and more. Plans were developed to inform on the Ocean View Reserve upgrade, Paine Reserve water saving initiatives, the Malabar food waste program, a stormwater pollution campaign and the following events: Bandslam, Beach Breaks, the Kingsford Smith mural unveiling, the Boer War plaque unveiling, Randwick Community Day. A combined consultation/communications approach was implemented for the Coogee survey, which covers views on the Dunningham Reserve toilets, alcohol in beachside parks and footpaths upgrades.

Comments

Highlights: Developing a communication plan for Randwick Community Day - a Council first and family-friendly event.

Community newsletters S039 100%

The May 2014 edition of the community newsletter – the special 2014-15 Budget edition – was distributed to 55,000 households in Randwick City. In addition to the Budget highlights, a snapshot of Council services and information about proposed 2014-15 projects, the newsletter featured the Light Rail support plan; the multi-storey car park consultation; a Chifley Sports Reserve update; the opening of Frank Doyle playground; and announced a bequest to Council by a local doctor. The Communications Department also produced 13 editions of the weekly Randwick eNews. The number of subscribers to eNews increased slightly from 9,606 to 10,025. The average open rate was 33.4 per cent and the average click through rate was 25.5 per

cent.

Comments

Highlights: The most popular ‘clicked through’ story in eNews was the Light Rail update which featured an interactive ‘flythrough’ video, which got almost 500 clicks from

subscribers.

Graphic Design S040 100%

The Graphic designer developed 60 projects involving 155 individual items of design including citylights, street banners, bus stop signage, wide banners,

brochures, flyers, posters, web banners, logos and event branding, programs, awards, cinema ads and advertising. Comments

Highlights: Develop creative concepts for Stormwater pollution awareness campaign. Create design for the Spot Business directory and street banner.

Banner pole advertising S041

100%

During the June quarter seven different street banners were produced and flown throughout Randwick City. These banners which are estimated to be seen by 150,000 people every day promoted: the Australian Turf Club, Shop Local, Fallen Lifesavers, Heritage, Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation

Gold Telethon, Thank You, and NAIDOC Week. Council flew banners for the Sydney Children’s Hospital

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Foundation and Australian Turf Club which generated income for Council.

Council's website S042 100%

In the June quarter, notable website updates include the creation of a Bandslam page which features an easy to use online contestant entry form. Work is well underway for the development of a new website with user friendly navigation, fresh content and clean modern visuals. The most searched terms

include ‘Enter search term’, ‘forms’ and ‘dcp’.

Comments

Highlights: 126,001 people visited Randwick City Council's website during the June quarter 2014 which marks a 15.7 per cent increase in visitors since the same period last year. The top five most viewed pages this quarter were: Homepage (60,717 pageviews), Library (48,841 pageviews), 24/7 Virtual library (20,230 pageviews), Advanced search (18,060

pageviews) and Current opportunities (14,660 pageviews).

Deliver online and interactive maps S043

100%

During 2013-14, Council's website was enhanced by 13 new and updated maps, including an updated precincts map added in the June quarter. Our

interactive maps received 24,480 page views in the June quarter, compared to 21,839 views the three months prior. Comments

Continued improvement and expansion of online services S044 100%

Notable online improvements and updates include the interactive Bandslam page incorporating an easy to use entry submission form for this music

event. Comments

Highlights: The Spot Festival subsite 2014 updates and new Teaching Learner Driver page.

Innovative hardware, software and web solutions for library customers S045

100%

Installation of additional software/hardware and purchase of technological devices/solution has been carried out as required. Introducing mini iPads for loan has been a great success. Due to a high demand, four new mini iPads were purchased for the public. The Eventbrite booking system is being

successfully rolled out most library events.

Comments

Implement and support IT infrastructure for access to local e-government services S046

100%

Wi-Fi infrastructure at all libraries was upgraded with the latest firmware for all controller devices and several software updates were applied. Several new development servers were built to test new online services web pages which have been developed with improved layout and functionality. A new updated Windows 7 computer image is currently being tested for all libraries against an upgraded printing and booking solution to be implemented in

July 2014.

Comments

Develop and implement a digital asset management system P025 100%

Council’s internal Image Library now contains almost 11,000 images. Ongoing refinements are being undertaken to improve the Image Library's

operational effectiveness. Comments

Highlights: The Image Library now contains almost 11,000, and this number is constantly growing.

Review of Pathway to ensure system is maximised P026

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The Pathway system is being externally reviewed by the vendor (Infor) with Council staff, for best practice use and streamlining to increase efficiency. The project which been temporarily delayed awaiting software and infrastructure upgrades to the IT System, and Infor's analysis, will be carried over

into 2014-15.

Comments

Enhance electronic DA applications P027 100%

During 2013-14, 65 Electronic Development Applications were lodged. As part of continuous improvements to the system, the new ICON DA tracking System has been implemented. ICON DA tracking provides greater flexibility to the community and applicants to check the status of applications and

view documentation in real time without the need to come into Council's Customer Service Centre.

Comments

Tender for Library Management System P028

75%

Following Council approval of a recommendation report, letter advising the successful and unsuccessful applicants is being prepared by the Purchasing

and Contracts team. This project has been carried over into 2014-15. Comments

Promoting Services 3b

Access to information in a variety of formats S047

100%

The Library provides access to information in various formats including audiovisual, print and electronic. The majority of electronic resources are

accessible remotely 24/7. In addition, the Library provides information via talks, educational workshops and information sessions. Comments

Community Involvement 3c

Effective consultation plans S048 100%

All community consultations were conducted in accordance with the Council's adopted policy. Major consultations during the June quarter were on Council's 2014-15 Operational Plan and Budget; the Child Care Survey; Light Rail - with special reference to the proposed Kingsford Car Park and Light

Rail Support Plan Committee; Local Government Reform; and Coogee Town Centre upgrade.

Comments

Highlights: The Coogee Town Centre Survey attracted 1,901 paper and on-line responses. The special website for Council's 2014-15 Operational Plan and Budget drew 1,701

unique visitors of which 636 residents downloaded documents or otherwise interacted with the website.

Social Media S049

100%

Council uses a variety of social media platforms to listen to, inform and engage with the community. During the June quarter, there were 89 posts on Council's Facebook page. Randwick City Council's Facebook page reached 5,432 followers, up from 5,000 in the previous quarter. Council's YouTube channel had 34,366 views, up from 29,158 at the end of the last quarter. 410 tweets were posted from the Randwick City Council twitter account (@randwickcouncil) which now has 537 followers (up from 395 previous quarter). The Mayor's twitter account (@RandwickMayor) posted 189 tweets during the quarter and the account has 1,208 followers, which is an increase from 1,124 from last quarter. Council's Instagram account

(@randwickcouncil) has 253 followers, increased from 208 last quarter and was updated with 28 news posts this quarter.

Comments

Highlights: Council's Facebook page audience continues to grow up from 5,000 to 5,432 followers.

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Improved Design 4a

Major strategic plans referred to expert design panel P029 100%

No strategic plans were prepared in this quarter hence no referral was required. Comments

Preparation for Urban Design Awards in 2014-15 P030 100%

Council continues to liaise with Australian Institute of Architects on talks to be held in 2014-15 to proceed to the next Randwick Urban Design Awards.

The Awards are held biennially and will next be held in 2015. Comments

Robust Development Framework 4b

Processing DA's S050

100%

In the year, 63 per cent of Development Assessments (DAs) determined under delegated authority were within 40 days and 91 per cent of DAs determined under delegated authority were within 60 days. Mean (Gross) processing time for applications was 75 days and median (gross) processing

time for applications was 53 days.

Comments

Highlights: 91 per cent of DAs determined under delegated authority within 60 days is well above the target of 70 per cent.

DA procedures P031 100%


Review the operation of the Waverley/Randwick Design Review Panel P032 100%

The Design Review Panel's (SEPP65) review has been completed. The report will be presented to Councillors at the July Council Meeting. Comments

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Maximise Open Space Use 5a

Consultation for the continuation of the Coastal Walkway P034 100%

Council continues to undertake design development and consultation to develop a suitable coastal route through the Golf Courses located in the south of

the City. Comments

Highlights: Currently working with NSW Golf Club Golf Course Designer to find a mutually acceptable route for the Coastal Walkway.

Design of the continuation of the Coastal Walkway P035

100%

Council has recommenced discussion with the Malabar Headland Interagency Committee to discuss access and construction of Coastal Walkway through

the Headland and the adjacent National Park. Comments

Highlights: Federal Department of Finance now actively pursuing the concept design for the future use of Malabar Headland.

Randwick Environment Park plan of management P033 100%

The final draft plan of management document has been completed and is subject to Council approval prior to finalisation. Council has resolved to

conduct a peer review of the draft plan of management prior to adoption. Comments

Range of Activities 5b

Gym facility and programs at Des Renford Leisure Centre S051

100%

Since opening on 7 October 2013, the Gym facility has obtained a good membership base which has remained consistent over the winter months. Membership numbers are as anticipated for 9 months operation whilst attendances at the Des Renford Leisure centre have increased by 27 per cent

compared to last year.

Comments

Heffron Park Plan of Management P036

100%

Development Application and documentation of all areas of Heffron Park Park of Management Works are now complete. Comments

Playgrounds at Ocean View Reserve and Frank Doyle Reserve P037

90%

The construction of the playground at the Frank Doyle Reserve was completed during the June quarter. Community consultation for the Oceanview

Reserve playgrounds was undertaken and design amendments made to meet community feedback. Construction is nearing completion. Comments

Highlights: The new table tennis table at Frank Doyle has been welcomed by the local community.

New Open Space Creation 5c

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Malabar interagency working group P038

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An interagency group meeting, the first for 2014, was held on Thursday 5 June to discuss management issues for the headland. Comments

Highlights: A site visit for EPA and Council Officers was held on 27 May to view the completed Northern Boundary Leachate Control Works.

Open space opportunities in line with light rail P039 100%

Continuing negotiations with Transport for NSW and the Department of Planning and Environment on the light rail proposal. Preparation of Council’s

draft Urban Design Guidelines for the light rail route, which investigates various opportunities for improvement along the route ongoing. Comments

Highlights: Adoption of Council's Urban Design Guidellines for Light Rail.

Advocate for open space in line with Urban Activation Precincts (UAP) P040 100%

Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) informed Council in December 2013 that the Urban Activation Precincts will be placed on hold for three months to enable further investigations and consultation. No further advice or information has been received from DPE this quarter. Council's Urban

Design guidelines for Light Rail highlights Council's requirement.

Comments

Innovative Library Programs 5d

Implement Library calendar of events S052

100%

During the June quarter the Library ran 314 events and activities across 347 sessions, attended by 10,816 people. Regular preschool activities continue to be strongly patronised. All events - except those offered in community languages - are now booked online through Randwick Library's Eventbrite facility, resulting in efficiency gains in crowd, event management and capacity control, as well as offering a 24/7 bookings service. Since the beginning

of the 2013-14 financial year, the Library has run 1,198 activities and events, attended by 37,618 people.

Comments

Highlights: Talks by former NSW Premier and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Bob Carr, drew 120 people at Bowen Library; Sydney Writer's Festival speaker Lian Hearn drew 64 guests to the satellite event at the Margaret Martin Library and a presentation by organic lifestyle educator Anthia Koullouros attracted 80 people. The Library's "Talking Tech"

series is also very well patronised, featuring classes on Instagram, cloud computing and managing digital photos.

Acquisition and relevance of resource collection S053 100%

Library circulation data is collected and analysed on a monthly basis. Customer feedback is collected on a regular basis. Due to financial constraints a proposed non-user customer survey has been postponed. Online customer surveys are being considered for the new financial year. Collection

Development Policy has been updated.

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06 A Liveable City RCC Quarterly Report - June 2014 - 13-14MP Management Plan 2013-14

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A Liveable City 06

Public Asset Management 6a

Maintain road reserves S054 100%

During the April to June period, Council completed 76 drainage related service requests, 201 pothole requests, 39 road pavement requests, 30 kerb and gutter requests, 220 footpath requests, 16 line marking requests, 243 sign related requests and 16 utility damage requests. 94 per cent of requests

were completed within the service level agreement time frames.

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Maintain open space areas S055 100%

Parks and sports fields were maintained in accordance with maintenance schedules with each site visited at least every three weeks. More frequent visits of some parks have been required, particularly where there are ongoing litter problems and/or the site is heavily utilised by the community such as beach front reserves and sports fields. Requests from residents for maintenance works completed during the June quarter in accordance with service level agreements were: General parks maintenance (62); Naturestrip maintenance (169); Parks lighting maintenance (26); Parks tree maintenance

(24); and Playground maintenance (17). 87.2 per cent of requests were completed within service levels agreement timeframes in the June quarter.

Comments

Highlights: A new maintenance schedule for parks has been implemented, with a view to increasing productivity by reducing travel times for maintenance crews between work

sites. Renovations to damaged playing surfaces at Coogee Oval, Snape Park and Kensington Oval completed.

Maintain Council owned buildings and structures S056

100%

Major repairs and maintenance works to sports field amenities buildings undertaken in response to requests from sports clubs. All requests for repairs

(100 per cent) completed within the service level agreement of 15 days. Comments

Highlights: Cycling and soccer clubs allocated storage and amenities within the new amenities building at Heffron Park during June.

Asset Management System P041 100%

Asset data within the Corporate Asset system has been reviewed against the new Fair Value Accounting Standard and the necessary set of financial

disclosures has been prepared. Testing of the Strategic Asset Management software is now substantially underway. Comments

Footpath program P042

100%

The Footpath Construction and Renewal Program is complete. Comments

Road rehabilitation program P043

100%

The Road Rehabilitation Program is complete. Comments

Drainage program P045

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The Drainage Program is complete except for the assessment of options for the Malabar Beach stormwater outlet pipe and drainage upgrades for Duke

Street, Kensington. These projects have been carried over to 2014-15. Comments

Implement year 4 of the Buildings for our Community Program P046 90%

During the June quarter: • the Development Application for the Coogee Senior Citizens Centre was lodged. Tender documentation is being finalised. • construction of the Randwick Nursery commenced. • construction of Heffron Central West Amenities commenced. • documentation for Heffron South

West amenities completed. • planning for Little Bay toilet upgrade commenced. • consultancy tender for Randwick Town Hall Upgrade underway.

Comments

Complete the construction of the Des Renford Leisure Centre P047

100%


Building maintenance program P044

100%


City Places and Image 6b

Ensure business centres and beaches are cleaned S057

100%

Service levels were met in relation to the cleaning of town centre and beaches. Comments

Community Safety 6c

Building regulation, compliance and certification S058 100%

Council's Building Certification officers have issued 120 construction certificates, 28 complying development certificates and carried out 754 building inspections in the year. Council's Building Regulation and Compliance Officers have also investigated and acted upon 541 customer requests, issued 169

notices and orders; 60 building certificates, 670 Local Approvals, 43 penalty notices and carried out 87 development application referrals.

Comments

Fire safety programs S059 100%

Throughout 2013-14, Randwick City Council has carried out a range of fire safety activities, including: 41 fire upgrading notices/orders, 74 fire safety inspections and 53 fire safety upgrade assessments, 2,069 essential Services Correspondence, 1,786 Fire safety certificates/ statements and issued 21 penalty notices. Council officers carried out compliance investigations of boarding houses which have registered in accordance with the Boarding Houses

Act 2012. In the year, 70 registered boarding houses and 23 Entertainment Venues/Licensed Premises have been inspected.

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Food safety S060

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Council's Environmental Health Officers carried out a range of regulatory activities in the 2013-14 year including: investigation of 669 customer action requests, 772 primary inspections of food businesses, 162 re-inspections of food businesses, inspection of 358 mobile/temporary food vendors and 105

inspections of other registered health premises. Council officers have also issued 37 penalty notices for food safety matters.

Comments

Highlights: Council's Environmental Health Officers carried out 934 inspections of food premises within the City of Randwick in 2013-14, to help ensure that our food businesses

satisfy relevant food safety requirements and standards.

Swimming pool compliance S061

100%

Council's Draft Swimming Pools Inspection Program was placed on public exhibition on 27 August 2013 and the final Swimming Pools Inspection Program was adopted by Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 22 October 2013. The program is currently being implemented accordingly and 80 inspections have been conducted in response to applications lodged, enquiries and complaints. Changes have recently been made to the legislation which has delayed the introduction of certain mandatory requirements for a Certificate of Compliance when properties are sold or leased. In the 2013/14 year, 67 applications have been submitted to Council for Certificate of Compliance, with 26 determined. The 41 remaining applications are in

the process of being determined.

Comments

Water quality at DRLC S062

100%

Water quality was 100 per cent compliant with Health Department Guidelines for the full 12 months of the 2013-14 financial year. Comments

Implement projects resulting from crash statistic analysis S063 100%

Blackspot submissions and resultant works planned for 2013-14 were completed. Work has commenced on prioritising projects to include in the

2014-15 submissions. Comments

Response to repair road reserves S064 100%

In the June quarter 94 per cent of customer service requests were completed within service level agreement timelines. In the June quarter the on-time

completion rate was 91 per cent compared to 92 per cent in the previous quarter. Comments

Response to repair parks and open space S065 100%

In the June quarter, Council received 74 requests for repairs to park furniture, fencing and signs. Of these requests, 98.6 per cent were completed within the service level agreement of 15 days. 17 requests were received for urgent maintenance to playground equipment. All these requests were completed within the service level agreement of 17 days. Programmed cleaning and restoration of playground equipment within parks continued during the June

quarter to further improve safety and enhance appearance of equipment.

Comments

Highlights: Replacement and painting of arris rail fence along Marine Parade and Jack Vanny Reserve boundary.

Response to repair Council-owned buildings S066 100%

All requests for repairs to Randwick City Council buildings including plumbing, electrical and structure repairs have been completed on time and to a

satisfactory standard. Comments

Work with the Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) P048

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100%

All projects scheduled for 2013-14 were completed. The Randwick Community Drug Action Team will meet in the first quarter of the new financial year

to plan activities for 2014-15. Comments

Surf and water safety education program P049 100%


Review opportunities for improvement to the land use framework P050 100%

Improvements to the land use changes including new opportunities for open space investigated as part of the Ingliss rezoning proposal. Comments

S94A Development Contribution Plan P051 100%


Housing Diversity 6e

Home maintenance and modification program S067

100%

The Home Maintenance and Modification Service (HMMS) provides quality and reliable assistance to residents to enable them to live independently

within their homes and communities for longer. Through 2013-14 financial year, nearly 2,174 jobs were undertaken and completed by Council Officers. Comments

Monitor Council's rental housing portfolio S068

100%

All rental housing units remained tenanted during the 2013-14 financial year with no issues arising. Comments

Affordable housing opportunities P052

100%

Council has made a submission to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) seeking incorporation of affordable housing provisions into the rezoning plans for the two NSW Government Urban Activation Precincts (UAPs) for Randwick and Anzac Parade South. Both UAP projects have been

placed on hold by DPE since late December 2013. Ongoing advocacy with State Government for for affordable housing provisions.

Comments

Commercial Centre reviews in line with the Urban Activation Precincts (UAP) P053

100%

The project is on hold by the Department Planning and Environment. Comments

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07 Heritage that is Protected and Celebr... RCC Quarterly Report - June 2014 - 13-14MP Management Plan 2013-14

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Heritage that is Protected and Celebrated 07

Heritage 7a

Accessible heritage documents and resources S069 100%

Development and enhancement of the historic content for the Council's website is ongoing in readiness for the launch of the new site. For example, the digitisation and optical character recognition of Council minute books has been completed. Hosting solutions for this content are currently being

investigated.

Comments

Highlights: The scanning of the Council's Clippings Books is almost complete. This content will be loaded once a hosting solution is sourced.

Promote heritage services and collections S070

100%

During the June quarter, the Library answered over 340 Local Studies enquiries and 24 specialist individual appointments were conducted for in-depth local history research. Council held two exhibitions in the Bowen Library, showcasing the Randwick Petersham Cricket Club and a display on Toys through Time. In collaboration with the Randwick and District Historical Society (RDHS), Council co-hosted three talks attracting over 180 attendees. Keynote speakers included Hannah Hibbert, Archivist at the ATC, and RDHS members Alan Lloyd and Margot Phillips who spoke on the history of Battysberg Coogee and Shakespeare's bust from the garden at this former historic property.

Comments

Highlights: Online history and family history e-resources such as Ancestry.com and Randwick Photo Gallery received over 18,600 hits for the quarter, up from 16,040 hits the

previous quarter.

Maintain heritage monuments, murals and properties P054 100%

During the June quarter conservation works for the Horse Trough supports in Kingsford and the Phillip monument at Yarra Bay were completed.

Conservation works and the re-installation of the Tekapo Anchor were completed. Comments

Highlights: Conservation works completed for the Impressionists Seat at Coogee Beach.

List of heritage items P055 100%


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08 A strong Local Economy RCC Quarterly Report - June 2014 - 13-14MP Management Plan 2013-14

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A strong Local Economy 08

Vibrant commercial centres 8a

Economic development strategy recommendations S071 100%

Planning and implementation of the medium term recommendations of the Randwick Economic Development Strategy are in progress. For example, economy.id - current and comprehensive economic data and statistics for both Randwick City and the Eastern Suburbs area - is now publicly available and easily accessible on the Randwick City Council website. Free workshops are being planned for those Randwick City residents and businesses

interested in learning about the program and uses of the data.

Comments

Highlights: Current and comprehensive economic data and statistics for both Randwick City and the Eastern Suburbs area is now publicly available and easily accessible on the

Randwick City Council website.

Kingsford town centre action plan P056

100%

The Kingsford Town Centre Action Plan short term actions have been prioritised in consultation with the Kingsford Chamber of Commerce. In the June quarter the Sir Charles Kingsford Smith mural was extended and completed by the Kingsford Chamber of Commerce, with support from Randwick City Council and Randwick Rotary. A public event was held in Southern Cross Close on 21 June with a free sausage sizzle, entertainment and giveaways.

Comments

Highlights: The new Sir Charles Kingsford Smith mural was officially unveiled by the Mayor of Randwick, Councillor Scott Nash.

Hospital and University Precincts 8b

Hospital and University precinct reviews in line with the Urban Activation Precincts P057

100%

The Randwick Hospital and University Urban Activation Precincts (UAPs) proposals have been placed on hold by the Department of Planning and

Environment since December 2013. No activity has occurred since then. Comments

Effective partnerships 8c

Business and economic leadership forums S072

100%

Council continued its support of the Chambers of Commerce, Randwick City Tourism Inc (RCT) and the Business Enterprise Centre (BEC). Council staff organised and attended all RCT Inc meetings and provided administrative support. The RCT Executive Committee have been provided with regular relevant tourism statistics, information and industry news. Council staff attended the June quarter BEC networking event; and attended local Chambers

of Commerce meetings on request.

Comments

Prepare the city for the NBN S073 100%

A comprehensive online Randwick City business and service directory is in planning and options are under discussion. In the June quarter economy.id - an online current and comprehensive economic data and statistics for both Randwick City and the Eastern Suburbs area - became publicly

available on the Randwick City Council website.

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Tourism 8d

Randwick City tourism meetings S074

100%

During the June quarter, Council organised and hosted all Randwick City Tourism Inc executive committee meetings and provided administrative support. Tourism statistics, relevant information and industry news have been regularly provided. A 'visitor economy' informational business forum is currently under discussion.

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09 Integrated and Accessible Transport RCC Quarterly Report - June 2014 - 13-14MP Management Plan 2013-14

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Integrated and Accessible Transport 09

Active Transport Network 9a

Cycling Route 2 - Centennial Park to La Perouse P058 95%

Council is awaiting the consultant's final report for an assessment of a shared path along Anzac Parade from Kingsford to La Perouse. The submission timeline has been extended to allow the consultant to incorporate Council's comments on the draft report and respond to a request for additional

information. This project has been carried over into 2014-15.

Comments

Implement the kerb ramp program P059 100%

Ongoing kerb ramp works continue throughout the City. During 2013-14, the pram ramp installations and/or upgrades identified in the Kensington

Pedestrian and Mobility Plan were completed. Comments

Sustainable Transport 9b

Council's fleet emissions S075

100%

We continue to review and implement measures to reduce Council's fleet emissions. During the June quarter, the average greenhouse tonnages for fleet

(excluding biodiesel) was 113 tonnes of CO2-e per month. Comments

Highlights: The total greenhouse emissions for Council's fleet (excluding biodiesel) in 2013-14, is 1,212 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.

Information transport guides P060 100%

On-going distribution of free transport information guides was undertaken throughout the year. Comments

Car-share program P061 100%

Council continues to work with the traffic committee and GO-GET providers to analyse and implement the car-share program. Comments

Integrated Transport 9c

Advocate for light rail P062

100%

Council continues to work closely with Transport for NSW, University of NSW, Prince of Wales Hospitals/NSW Health Infrastructure, Royal Randwick

Racecourse and other agencies regarding this project. Comments

Work with key stakeholders during implementation of proposed light rail P063

100%

Council continues to work with all relevant agencies to ensure the best outcome from this project for our community. Comments

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Traffic Management 9d

Road safety S076

100%

Road safety issues are assessed on a needs basis through the traffic committee. All actions arising out of Traffic Committee are dealt with in the required time frame.

Comments

Implement operational parking patrol programs S077

100%

Council's Rangers and Parking Officers undertake regular patrols of nominated locations (including business and tourist areas, school zones and restricted parking zones). Council officers undertake inspections and patrols in response to customer enquiries and concerns. Since the beginning of the financial year, Council has investigated 3,994 parking related customer action requests. All of these (100 per cent) were actioned within service level

agreement timeframes.

Comments

Parking Management 9e

Area based parking scheme S078 100%

Parking area schemes are assessed as required. Comments

Develop overall parking management strategy S079 100%

The review of the Draft Policy for resident parking is ongoing. This project has been carried over into 2014-15. Comments

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10 A Healthy Environment RCC Quarterly Report - June 2014 - 13-14MP Management Plan 2013-14

Code Name Progress

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A Healthy Environment 10

Leader in Environmental Sustainability 10a

Implement the sustainability calendar of events and workshops S080 100%

During the June quarter, Council conducted the Autumn Coastal Discovery Program with 160 residents attending over two days of activities at South Maroubra SLSC. Council's inaugural Youth Leading the World program was held at Prince Henry Centre with 75 students from Randwick Public School

participating.

Comments

Highlights: Inaugural Youth Leading the World program held in Randwick.

Environmental Levy 2014-19 community engagement P064

100%


Expand sustainability initiatives P065

100%

During the June quarter: construction of the new outdoor education classroom commenced at Randwick Community Centre; Council commenced investigating a request from Malabar residents for a community garden; external funding was approved for a continuation of the Food waste project; and sustainable living workshops scheduled for 2013-14 were completed.

Comments

Highlights: The NSW Government announced approximately $1.2 million in funding for additional waste and recycling projects for Randwick residents. Randwick City Council were

runners-up in three categories of World Environment Day awards organised by United Nations Association (Victorian Division).

Establish and monitor the 3 Council sustainability initiatives P066 100%

Continuation of open days, held monthly at Barrett House for residents of the eastern suburbs, demonstrating sustainable household options. Comments

Highlights: Successful funding and planning for Household Energy Reduction Project and food composting trial for cafes and restaurants across the 3 Council areas.

Business audit water project P067

100%

Cumulative water saving results for 171 participating businesses in Randwick LGA shows water savings of 200 kL/day with annual cost savings for

businesses at approximately $231,165. Comments

School sustainability projects P068 100%

School sustainability projects undertaken in the June quarter include five school excursions to Randwick Community Centre and three recycling sessions

at local schools by SITA, Council's waste service provider. Comments

Highlights: Randwick City Council hosting the Youth Leading the World (Sustainability) event.

Energy saving program P069

100%

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Energy audit reports received for both Administration Building and Bowen Library to be used for identification of, and budgeting for, energy efficiency measures. Measures identified and proposed new energy targets will be included in Council's Energy and Greenhouse Management Plan for the next

financial year and beyond (refer S091).

Comments

Highlights: Priorities being implemented in accordance with Council's Energy and Greenhouse Management Plan.

Management of Environmental Risks 10b

Implementation of Tree Preservation Order S081 100%

The completion of Preservation of Trees and Vegetation applications were met within service level agreement timeframes. Completions exceeding ten

working days were a result of applications lacking sufficient information or applicants not being available. Comments

Upgrade Chifley sports reserve P071 85%

During the June quarter, works continued on the baseball diamond and included: topsoiling, re-grading and turfing of fields and northern surrounds, importation of clay for baseball diamonds, completing installation of remaining fence, installation of flood light footings and lighting, perimeter landscaping, and footpath and cycleway construction. A re-grade of the western embankment and remaining irrigation for the entire Chifley sports

reserve site was completed.

Comments

Highlights: The entire project is on target for completion by the end of 2014.

Floodplain risk management P073

100%

Floodplain Risk Management Studies and Plans have progressed as planned for the Coogee Bay, Maroubra Bay and Kensington-Centennial Park

catchments. Comments

Sustainability framework P070 100%

Draft discussion paper received from consultant. Framework proposal is under consideration. Comments

Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Plan P074 100%

A review of the Climate Change Adaptation Roadmap spans over a financial year. The work will be finalised in 2014-15. The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) launched its 'Guidance Manual' for embedding climate change risk into local government in May. This manual

includes a Randwick Case Study as part of this comprehensive tool kit.

Comments

Highlights: The opportunity for ACELG to present on the new Local Government guidance manual, to Council, is being investigated.

Biodiversity and Natural Heritage 10c

Implement the bush regeneration and revegetation program S082 100%

Target treatments comprising cutting and herbicide application to Bitou bush and Lantana weeds in core remnants of zone B1 within Randwick Environmental Park has been undertaken to enhance natural regeneration of native species. Approximately 40 per cent of the weed infestation has been

removed from the work zone. Advertisements on career websites of UTS, UNSW, USYD and Macquarie University has led

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to an increase in Bushcare volunteer enquiries and attendees to work on Council's bushland sites.

Highlights: The Randwick Coastal Biodiversity Corridor Project has been completed. A total of 2,000 low growing heath and sedge plants have been installed providing a green link

between bushland remnants.

Database of terrestrial native animals and plants S083

100%

Randwick Environmental Park GIS map survey and ‘flora’ layer complete for zone B3 South. This will assist Council with management of vegetation within this zone. Materials and plants were provided by Council to Malabar Public School and Rainbow Public School for planting by students within the

school grounds as part of the Native Havens Programme.

Comments

Highlights: During the June quarter, a survey of the endangered Acacia terminalis subspecies terminalis at the Bushland in Bunnerong Road, Chifley showed a 278 per cent

increase in the subspecies population on the site.

Control noxious and environmental weeds and pest animals S084 100%

During the June quarter the Fred Hollows Reserve creekline was targeted for removal of Morning Glory and the Trennery Reserve wetland was targeted

for control of aquatic weeds. All noxious weed reports from residents received during the June quarter were satisfactorily resolved. Comments

Highlights: The Phillip Bay Restoration Project continued during the June quarter with the target removal of Bitou Bush from the Botany Bay foreshore at Yarra Point. The work, which includes weed control and revegetation with local plant species, is funded from a grant from the Local Lands Services Greater Sydney and is supported with volunteer work

from the local Aboriginal Lands Council.

Street tree planting program P075 100%

The street tree planting program implemented in accordance with the schedule. During the June quarter, 207 street trees were planted. Comments

Highlights: During the nine month seasonal planting period (September to May), Council planted an additional 626 street trees throughout the City.

Sustainable Waste Technologies 10d

Reduction of waste going to landfill in accordance with targets S085

100%

In 2013-14 Council diverted more than 8,000 tonnes from landfill through processing 15,000 tonnes of garbage at SITA’s Mechanical and Biological Treatment facilities. Including comingled recycling, garden organics, food waste, e-waste and mattress recycling Council has achieved just over 54 per

cent landfill diversion for domestic waste this year.

Comments

Increase diversion of waste to Alternative Waste Treatment Facility S086 100%

During the quarter Council provided a range of services including, garbage and recycling services, green waste collection, on-call and scheduled clean ups and the removal of illegally dumped rubbish, metal, e-waste and mattresses. During the April to June period, Council provided 534,978 garbage

services; 275,007, recycling services and 176,130 green waste services.

Comments

Illegal dumping hotspots S087 100%

Council's Public Place Officers patrol the illegal dumping hotspots to ensure items are removed within agreed targets. The review of the illegal dumping

strategy, with an emphasis on strategic waste management and the installation of mobile cameras for hotspots is ongoing. Comments

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Waste education programs S088

100%

Waste education programs implemented during the June quarter included: • promotion of Schools program to all local schools • a waste education workshop presented to 60 new migrants • a waste education workshop presented to 25 international university students • litter and illegal dumping awareness campaign presented to over 2,000 university students attending UNSW Orientation-Week • implementation of contamination management programs which resulted in 20 per cent reduction in incidences of household recycling contamination • 4 tonnes of recyclables collected at public place recycling stations in 2013-14 • collection and recycling of more than 97,500 plastic bags through the new plastic bag recycling service at Council’s Recycling Centre • collection and recycling of more than 40 tonnes of food waste, into compost and bio-energy, through a 5,000 multi-unit dwellings food waste trial, since commencement in October 2013 • EPS recycling service continues to grow with over 3,385 kg of polystyrene collected and

recycled at Council's Recycling Centre • installation of new signage at public place litter and recycling bins.

Comments

Highlights: Recycled over 97,500 plastic bags through new plastic bag recycling service and clear benefits for EPS collections.

Projects to minimise illegal dumping and litter P076

100%

The implementation of the Illegal Dumping Action Plan continued with education letters sent to all properties adjacent to reported areas. A list of five current hotspot locations has been compiled and will be targetted for the roll out of surveillance cameras. In the June quarter 10,656 illegal dumpings

were reported and collected.

Comments

Water conservation 10e

Water conservation programs S089 100%

114,855 kilolitres of potable water have been saved for the most recent quarter for which data is available with cost savings of approximately 249,040. Comments

Increase water harvesting opportunities P077 85%

In the June quarter, the Maroubra Stormwater Harvesting works were ongoing. Comments

Highlights: Paine Reserve Water Treatment Plant project stage 1 completed.

Irrigation Management System P078

100%

Des Renford Leisure Centre water treatment plant automation completed. Paine Reserve Irrigation tank works project completed. Comments

Highlights: Paine Reserve Irrigation tank works completed.

Implement Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) projects P079 100%

Des Renford Leisure Centre automation of two water treatment plants completed (refer P078). Comments

Improve water quality at our beaches and coastal areas P080 100%

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Based on Beachwatch data, all of the Randwick City beaches including Malabar Beach, recorded 'Good' or 'Very Good' water quality in tests conducted

over the April to June period with the exception of Yarra Bay which posted an average of 'Fair' in the June quarter. Comments

Highlights: Malabar Beach has recorded an average water quality rating of 'Good' following completion of joint Sydney Water, Randwick City Council and NSW EPA funded outfall

diversion project in 2013.

Energy conservation 10f

Implement energy saving projects S090 100%

In the June quarter Council consumed a total of 6,446 gigajoules of energy (excluding street lighting), compared to 5,287 gigajoules of the same quarter last year. Initial analysis indicates the increase in energy consumption is at the expanded Des Renford Leisure Centre (primarily gas consumption).

Updated energy audits completed at Administration Building and Bowen Library.

Comments

Highlights: Implementing actions from the energy audits conducted at Council Administration Building and Bowen Library Council reduced energy consumption by 4.4 per cent

compared to the March quarter last year.

Expand renewable energy opportunities S091

100%

Evaluation process completed to engage a consultant to assist with the drafting of Renewable Energy Master Plan. The Master Plan will identify strategic priorities for the expansion of renewable energy across the City in keeping with continuation of the Environmental Levy from July 2014. Quotes obtained to install a 7.5 kW Solar Photovoltaic system at Randwick Nursery on completion of the roof upgrade for the potting shed.

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