Annual Report 2005-2006 - Waverley Council
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<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
<strong>2005</strong>-06<br />
A vibrant, welcoming and inspiring place<br />
to live, work & play
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Contents Page<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> – Who Are We and What Do We Do<br />
Our Vision and Mission................................................................................................................ 2-3<br />
Our Principles and Values ...............................................................................................................4<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> Area ...................................................................................................................... 5-7<br />
Message From the Mayor................................................................................................................8<br />
Message From the General Manager..............................................................................................9<br />
Ward Boundaries and Ward <strong>Council</strong>lors.................................................................................. 10-11<br />
<strong>Council</strong>/<strong>Council</strong> Committee Meetings – Dates and Times....................................................... 12-13<br />
How <strong>Council</strong> is Organised ....................................................................................................... 14-17<br />
Reviewing Our <strong>2005</strong>/2009 Management Plan – Did We Do What We Said We Would Do?<br />
Achievements and Progress <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>.................................................................................. 18-89<br />
Access & Equity Activities (Also see pages 125 - 155)<br />
• Multicultural Policy Action Plan<br />
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access & Equity Policy<br />
• Disability Action Plan<br />
• Young People<br />
• Older People<br />
Meeting Our Statutory Requirements<br />
Our <strong>Report</strong>ing Requirements Under Section 428(2)<br />
of The Local Government Act ................................................................................................ 90-120<br />
Our Financial Performance<br />
Financial <strong>Report</strong>................................................................................................................... 121-124<br />
Our Progress on Access and Equity Activities<br />
Progress with Access & Equity Activities from our <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> Operational Plan................. 125-155<br />
Our Environmental Performance<br />
Progress on Environmental Programs from <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> Operational Plan ........................... 156-178<br />
A vibrant, welcoming and inspiring place to live, work and play<br />
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OUR VISION<br />
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Our Vision and Mission<br />
Between the city and the sea, <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
will be a vibrant, welcoming and<br />
inspiring place to live, work and play<br />
with its diverse population, creative<br />
culture, enriching lifestyle, stunning<br />
natural features and distinctive<br />
neighbourhoods<br />
OUR MISSION<br />
To lead the way in working together<br />
with the whole community to manage<br />
our people, resources and assets well for<br />
today and future generations<br />
A vibrant, welcoming and inspiring place to live, work and play<br />
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WAVERLEY is a place that…<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Our Vision and Mission<br />
• Protects and nurtures its distinct identity, sense of community, civic pride and<br />
respect for each other and the places where we live, work and play<br />
• Sustains its community with safe and livable neighbourhoods, shops, streets and<br />
public places that look and feel good and are clean, functional and well maintained<br />
• Supports itself with accessible and affordable facilities, services and<br />
accommodation<br />
• Protects and enhances the natural environment for present and future generations<br />
and shares open and green space<br />
• Offers lifestyle choices for everyone through a variety of recreational, social, arts<br />
and cultural opportunities<br />
• Plans for its future resulting in design and development that is human scale,<br />
sensitive and sustainable<br />
• Protects its indigenous, non-indigenous, natural, built and cultural heritage<br />
• Enjoys reduced traffic congestion and improved access and safety, especially<br />
because people walk, cycle and use public transport more often but also because<br />
they use cars and parking spaces more efficiently<br />
• Actively promotes the creation of more jobs and a vibrant and creative local<br />
economy<br />
• Supports Bondi to become an exceptional place where locals and visitors exist in<br />
harmony with each other and the environment enjoying and respecting the<br />
magnificent beach, distinctive and livable neighbourhoods, vibrant shopping and<br />
tourist precincts and eclectic cultural life<br />
• Brings alive Bondi Junction as Australia’s best integrated livable urban<br />
neighbourhood, offering a high quality of life and commerce in special places that<br />
enrich, uplift and inspire the human spirit<br />
A vibrant, welcoming and inspiring place to live, work and play<br />
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Our Principles and Values<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> is committed to being a professional, friendly and ethical organisation that consults<br />
with and listens to the community. We pride ourselves on bringing the following principles and values<br />
alive in our daily activities.<br />
Leadership<br />
We provide effective direction and leadership to meet the needs and aspirations of the community.<br />
Integrity<br />
We promote honesty and make decisions based on sound ethical principles.<br />
We are conscious of acting in the public interest.<br />
Openness<br />
We value community input and participation.<br />
We are committed to staff input into decision making in line with the principles of industrial democracy.<br />
Equity<br />
We provide services and facilities on an equitable basis to all sections of our community, including<br />
those with special needs.<br />
Opportunities are also provided on an equitable basis to our staff.<br />
Service<br />
We have a strong sense of providing a public service and maintaining adequate staff levels to do so.<br />
We provide our services with a helpful and courteous attitude.<br />
Accountability<br />
We take responsibility for our decisions.<br />
We care about our people and strive to work safely at all time.<br />
We strive to achieve our objectives in a timely and cost effective way.<br />
We encourage innovation and a ‘solutions’ approach to difficulties.<br />
Cooperation<br />
We cooperate wherever possible with internal, external and regional customers and partners to assist<br />
us in achieving our goals.<br />
We value a team approach.<br />
Communication<br />
We communicate and consult with the community regularly and openly, including informing them about<br />
our services and how they can be accessed.<br />
Improvement<br />
We continually review and improve our organisation and the way we provide services.<br />
A vibrant, welcoming and inspiring place to live, work and play<br />
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The <strong>Waverley</strong> Area<br />
A Profile of <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> Local Government Area (LGA) is located on Sydney’s eastern seaboard, approximately<br />
seven kilometres from the central business district. It includes the suburbs of Bondi Junction, Queens<br />
Park, Bronte, <strong>Waverley</strong>, Bondi, North Bondi, Tamarama, Dover Heights and parts of Rose Bay.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>’s position between the city and the sea is the key to its enormous attraction for residents and<br />
visitors. The Tasman Sea defines its eastern boundary and it lies just south of the beautiful Sydney<br />
Harbour. Dover Heights, arguably its most affluent suburb, enjoys views to the Harbour Bridge<br />
while its beachside suburbs, Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte, are amongst the most popular in Australia.<br />
With an area of 9.3 square kilometres and a population density in 2003 of 6,862 people per square<br />
kilometre (sq. km.), <strong>Waverley</strong> is the most densely populated LGA in Australia after the City of Sydney.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> is a diverse area, which has become increasingly popular to visitors and those who wish to<br />
make their home here. It shares many features with Sydney and particularly with other parts of the<br />
Inner and Eastern Sydney areas. However, there are also significant differences which highlight<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>’s distinctive character, including high density living; young families with a high proportion of<br />
working mothers; an ageing population; a large number of single person and group households; loss of<br />
services; an influx of visitors and temporary residents; and the cost of living. All of these<br />
characteristics present potential challenges to a healthy, harmonious and sustainable community<br />
which will have particular planning implications for <strong>Council</strong> over the coming years.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>’s population characteristics<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> differs in some important demographic characteristics from other inner Sydney areas,<br />
making <strong>Waverley</strong> the socially and culturally diverse community it has become. These include:<br />
• home ownership is low (43% of dwellings compared to 63% in Sydney);<br />
• over 40% of dwellings are rented making a significant proportion of the population vulnerable<br />
to dramatic rent increases which have occurred in the last decade;<br />
• an influx of tourists, people on working holidays visas and medium to long-term business<br />
migrants and their families (over three times as many overseas visitors in 2001 compared to<br />
1996);<br />
• home to a large concentration of Jewish people – 28% of Jewish people in NSW live in<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>;<br />
• LGA with the largest proportion of Russian speakers (and people indicating Russian<br />
ancestry) in NSW. This is a multi-faceted heterogenous group of people from all over the<br />
world (including China, Germany and South Africa), both Jewish and non-Jewish;<br />
• proliferation of ethnic minorities (large number of small ethnic and language groups) and a<br />
large proportion of recently arrived immigrants;<br />
• compared to Sydney overall, three times as many <strong>Waverley</strong> residents live in group<br />
households and almost twice as many live alone;<br />
• an ageing population particularly pronounced in post war immigrant communities;<br />
• high proportion of mature age (35 years or older) first-time mothers.<br />
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The <strong>Waverley</strong> Area<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>’s age pyramid and population projections<br />
Looking at <strong>Waverley</strong>’s age distribution over a 35-year period from 1966-2001, it is evident that the<br />
more significant changes have occurred in the 15-19 and 20-54-year-old age ranges. During this<br />
period, the proportion of young adults decreased from 8.3% in 1966 to 4.7% in 2001, whereas the<br />
working age population increased from 63.2% to 68%. A smaller decrease occurred in the 5-14 age<br />
range from 10.1% in 1966 to 8.7% in 2001 whereas the pre-school age population has remained fairly<br />
stable at just over 5%.<br />
Between 1996 and 2001, the largest decrease (over 1200) in population numbers has occurred in the<br />
18-24-year-old age range. <strong>Waverley</strong>’s largest five-year age groups were the 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39year-olds.<br />
Compared to Sydney, age groups where <strong>Waverley</strong> was most over-represented included the<br />
25-29 (7,130 and 53% larger) and 85-89-year-old cohort (825 and 52% larger).<br />
An ageing community<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> has a growing number of older people with 13.6% of its total population aged 65 years or<br />
older in 2001, projected to increase to 17.6% by 2022. Provisional population projections indicate that<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>’s population will decline in size over the next 18 years, with the proportion of frail aged<br />
people (85 years or older) projected to increase from 2.1% to 2.7%. The elderly to child ratio of 1.0 (10<br />
elderly for every 10 children) is expected to increase by 2022 to 1.5 (or 15 elderly to every 10 children).<br />
Similar trends are occurring throughout Sydney.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>’s diversity<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>’s population is made up of many different groups of people. Extremely wealthy families,<br />
successful single professionals in their thirties and empty nesters on high incomes; group households<br />
in run-down semis and older-style flats whose members share the high cost of living; sole parents; low<br />
income families and individuals (many of whom are aged 55 years or older); people caring for a family<br />
member with a disability; people experiencing housing stress by ever-increasing mortgages and rents;<br />
middle-income families with pre-school kids intent on financial survival; isolated older people living<br />
alone; people suffering from mental illness; and homeless people.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> has the twelfth highest proportion of overseas-born residents of all LGAs in NSW, which<br />
adds cultural richness to its social fabric. <strong>Waverley</strong> is home to a large Russian speaking community<br />
and many smaller communities from Europe, North & South America, Asia and the Pacific. High<br />
housing costs have reduced the number of Maori families in <strong>Waverley</strong> but strong networks exist with<br />
those who have moved out. More recently, the South African community has had a large influx of<br />
migrants.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>’s Jewish community is strong (numbering about 9,700 in 2001, representing well over a<br />
quarter (27.9%) of all Jewish people in NSW. Many have migrated from Eastern European countries,<br />
the former USSR/Russian Federation and Ukraine, South Africa, and Israel.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>’s households and families<br />
The most obvious feature of <strong>Waverley</strong>’s household arrangements is the large number of people living<br />
alone (15% of all residents) and in group households (11%), a much higher proportion compared to<br />
Sydney’s 8% and 4% respectively. Together, these households make up 43.4% of all occupied private<br />
dwellings, compared to 26.7% for Sydney overall.<br />
Couple families without children are on the increase across metropolitan Sydney. However, this<br />
increase over the last decade has been far more dramatic in Sydney SD where couple families without<br />
children increased by 21% compared to <strong>Waverley</strong>’s growth rate of 10%. Couple families with children<br />
make up around 37% of <strong>Waverley</strong>’s one-family households, a smaller proportion compared to Sydney.<br />
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The <strong>Waverley</strong> Area<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>’s proportion of children aged 0-4 (5%) is the same as that in the Eastern suburbs and slightly<br />
lower compared with Sydney SD (6.6%). However, looking at the age of children in families, a higher<br />
proportion of <strong>Waverley</strong> families has young children aged 0-4 (23.1%) compared to families in Sydney<br />
(20.1%).<br />
In 2001, there were many sole parent families in <strong>Waverley</strong>, particularly in Bondi Beach (postcode<br />
2026), an area which also had the highest proportion of lone and group households, families on low<br />
incomes and households experiencing rental stress.<br />
High cost of living, housing and rental stress<br />
Along with other Eastern suburbs residents, people in <strong>Waverley</strong> earn high incomes. However, in 2001,<br />
24% of residents aged 15 years or older were on low incomes, earning less than $300 per week<br />
($15,600 pa.). Of these, 42% were aged 55 years or older. The median family income in 2001 was<br />
$1200-$1499 per week ($62,400-$77,950 pa.). 21.2% of all families had an income of under $799 per<br />
week ($41,600 p.a.). 15% of couple families with children and 56% of single parent families had<br />
incomes of under $999 per week ($52,000 p.a.).<br />
Mortgages and rents are about 30% above Sydney’s, averaging $1,880 per month and $1,530 per<br />
month respectively. With childcare costs up to $105 per day for a nursery place, many families with<br />
dependent children on middle incomes are struggling to meet the cost of living.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> has seen a dramatic decline in boarding houses which cater for individuals on low incomes<br />
including those suffering from mental illness and unable to access secure housing in the private rental<br />
market. The disappearance of this type of housing together with the change-of-use and upgrades of<br />
old, affordable housing stock is pushing certain community groups and individuals out of <strong>Waverley</strong>’s<br />
housing market.<br />
Households and rental stress<br />
The DoCS Profile compared family incomes and rental payments at postcode level across 10 LGAs in<br />
the South East Region and found that families in Bondi (2026) contained a significant number of<br />
households in rental stress (Note: Rental stress is calculated as the proportion of households in rented<br />
private dwellings whose weekly household income is less than the NSW median weekly household<br />
income and whose weekly rent is more than 30.0% of their weekly household). While Bondi’s rental<br />
stress index was lower compared to the South East Sydney average, Bondi (postcode area 2026)<br />
contained a total of 1,520 households experiencing rental stress, slightly higher compared to Randwick<br />
(postcode 2031, a regional suburb of similar population size) where 1,428 households experienced<br />
rental stress.<br />
Disability<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> has always seemed an area with a high number of people with a disability. This has been<br />
reported in previous social plans. The Disability Information and Referral Centre (DIRC) client statistics<br />
indicate an extremely high proportion of inquiries are made by agencies and residents in <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
(over 55% of all inquiries) and this needs further investigation. In 2003-04, the great majority of DIRC’s<br />
clients were people with a physical disability (36%), followed by intellectual disability (21%), psychiatric<br />
(5%), multiple disabilities (5%), autism (4%), and acquired brain injury (3%).<br />
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A Message From <strong>Council</strong>lor George Newhouse, Mayor of <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> is a very special place to me. It’s a vibrant and happening place<br />
that mixes beautiful landscapes and an increasingly cosmopolitan<br />
community. It’s quintessentially Australian, where people from many<br />
backgrounds come together and live in harmony.<br />
I have had the pleasure of being on <strong>Council</strong> for the past 10 years and in that<br />
time I have seen our community continue to flourish. So it is with great<br />
pleasure that I have now been elected Mayor.<br />
As Mayor, I want to take this <strong>Council</strong> ‘back to basics’. Core responsibilities<br />
such as roads, footpaths, rubbish, recycling and clean streets must be at the<br />
forefront of our service delivery.<br />
In the past financial year, <strong>Council</strong> has already responded to immediate challenges and laid the<br />
foundations to ensure the ongoing sustainability of our beautiful area.<br />
Some of the projects that we achieved or made substantial progress on were:<br />
• Adopting <strong>Council</strong>’s 12-year strategic plan, <strong>Waverley</strong> Together Strategic Plan. This was a very<br />
ambitious planning exercise that <strong>Council</strong> undertook to streamline and integrate our vision for<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>. However, more important than its adoption, we have also started to implement many of<br />
the actions identified in this plan.<br />
• We have successfully revitalised Bondi Junction. As part of our focus we completed streetscape<br />
improvements at Oxford Street West, started the process of updating the Bondi Junction LEP and<br />
coordinated and managed a range of community events in Bondi Junction.<br />
• <strong>Council</strong> implemented the well-received Safe Summer Campaign at Bondi Beach that mixes a<br />
series of managed festive events with strict enforcement of beachside alcohol free zones.<br />
• We developed a range of best practice environmental programs and our commitment to reducing<br />
greenhouse gas emissions from our operations, which was recognised by a gold DEUS award.<br />
• There has also been ongoing improvement in the turnaround time for the processing of<br />
Development Applications, while also improving the quality of assessments.<br />
• <strong>Council</strong> set up a Heritage Review Panel and exhibited the <strong>Waverley</strong> Heritage Assessment for the<br />
public to comment.<br />
There are many, many more projects or initiatives that I have not mentioned or that are in the pipeline.<br />
I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow <strong>Council</strong>lors and the <strong>Council</strong> staff for their hard<br />
work over the past 12 months. I look forward to working with them to produce tangible results for our<br />
community.<br />
George Newhouse<br />
Mayor of <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
A vibrant, welcoming and inspiring place to live, work and play<br />
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<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
A Message From The General Manager, Kim Anson<br />
Each year <strong>Council</strong> prepares an <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> that reviews our progress<br />
during the previous financial year. While this <strong>Report</strong> is a statutory<br />
requirement, it also provides an important way for <strong>Council</strong> to ensure it is<br />
continuing to work towards the community’s vision for <strong>Waverley</strong>. This is<br />
particularly so in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>, the first year in which actions and targets set out<br />
in the Management Plan have been aligned with key elements from <strong>Council</strong>’s<br />
vision.<br />
In <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> we set a range of ambitious targets and made excellent<br />
progress on meeting those targets. The preparation and adoption of the<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Together Strategic Plan, which sets out directions and strategies for<br />
the next 12 years, has been a significant milestone. <strong>Waverley</strong> Together, when combined with<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s Management Plan and budget, shows how direct alignment can be achieved between<br />
strategic, management and budgetary planning. Together these plans ensure a high level of concrete<br />
commitment from <strong>Council</strong> and also from senior staff to the community’s and <strong>Council</strong> vision, the latter<br />
via our performance management system.<br />
Important achievements in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> include:<br />
• completion of our Community Safety Pan, successful implementation of the Youth Safety Protocol<br />
and continued accreditation of a number of our highly valued community services, including Child<br />
Care Centres;<br />
• preparation of a draft Tree Management Plan and adoption of the innovative Greenlinks program;<br />
• continuation of and refinement to our best practice parking program, completion of design work for<br />
Stage 2 of the Bike Plan and the commencement of our behaviour change programs to support<br />
goals in the Transport Policy such as encouraging more walking and cycling;<br />
• ongoing improvement in our processing times for development applications;<br />
• installation of new signage for the Coastal Walk, beaches and coastal parks and consultation on<br />
public domain improvement plans for our village centres.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> also made significant progress on a range of organisational activities that provide us with<br />
improved capacity to serve the community. These include<br />
• successful implementation of our organisational restructure, with the new departmental structure in<br />
place and key positions filled;<br />
• completion of our first Strategic Asset Management Plan, one of the first in NSW, which offers<br />
substantial benefits in planning for the future of <strong>Council</strong>’s assets;<br />
• implementation of our Communications Action Plan and particularly the development of visual<br />
identity and communications guidelines and templates;<br />
• rolling out the activities from our Human Resources Strategic Plan, including improvements to<br />
induction processes and the introduction of a stronger performance management system for<br />
Divisional Managers;<br />
• integration of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access and Equity Policy within the<br />
Management Plan, to address issues identified in <strong>Council</strong>’s Social Plan.<br />
In the small number of cases where Management Plan targets were not achieved we have carefully<br />
reviewed activities to address issues. The results of these reviews will also be used in planning for<br />
future implementation of the Strategic Plan and in the continual improvement of our services and<br />
activities.<br />
Kim Anson,<br />
General Manager<br />
A vibrant, welcoming and inspiring place to live, work and play<br />
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Ward <strong>Council</strong>lors and Ward Boundaries<br />
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Ward <strong>Council</strong>lors and Ward Boundaries<br />
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Dates and Times of <strong>Council</strong>/<strong>Council</strong> Committee Meetings<br />
<strong>Council</strong> is made up of twelve councillors elected by the ratepayers and residents of <strong>Waverley</strong> for a<br />
four-year term. The last Local Government election was held in March 2004. <strong>Council</strong>lors are elected<br />
by Ward (a geographical area). <strong>Waverley</strong> has four Wards. Three of these wards (Bondi, <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
and Nelson [now Hunter Ward]) were established in 1860, with Lawson Ward being created in 1867.<br />
The positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor are usually decided annually by a vote of all councillors.<br />
The <strong>Council</strong>lor Mora Main was elected Mayor and <strong>Council</strong>lor George Newhouse was elected Deputy<br />
Mayor in September <strong>2005</strong>. The next Mayoral election was held in September <strong>2006</strong>.***<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> area is located in the State Parliamentary seats of Coogee and Vaucluse and<br />
the Federal Parliamentary seat of Wentworth. The State Members for the area are Mr. Paul Pearce,<br />
M.P. (Member for Coogee - telephone 9389-6669) and Mr. Peter Debnam, M.P. (Member for Vaucluse<br />
- telephone 9369-3017). The Federal Member for Wentworth is Mr. Malcolm Turnbull, M.P. (telephone<br />
9369 5221).<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> encourages members of the community to attend meetings of <strong>Council</strong>. All meetings<br />
are open to the public and usually take place on the third floor of the <strong>Council</strong> Chambers.<br />
Members of the public can address <strong>Council</strong> on any issue included on the Agenda for the meeting,<br />
provided they notify Administrative Services staff on 9369-8121 in advance of the meeting.<br />
Addresses are limited to a three (3) minutes for one speaker for and another three (3) minutes for one<br />
speaker against each item. This time may be shared between speakers (eg. 2 speakers for 1.5<br />
minutes each) and <strong>Council</strong> may permit a 3 minute extension.<br />
At <strong>Council</strong> Meetings the speaker is not permitted to question <strong>Council</strong>lors, or be questioned by them.<br />
Committee Meetings are more informal and allow the public to ask questions of <strong>Council</strong>lors.<br />
Full <strong>Council</strong> Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of the month. <strong>Council</strong> also usually meets<br />
on the first Saturday of the month for Inspection Meetings.<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s Committees meet on the first and fourth Tuesday of each month, except in December and<br />
January.<br />
Copies of business papers are available before meetings at <strong>Waverley</strong> Library, the <strong>Council</strong> Chambers<br />
or on our internet site at www.waverley.nsw.gov.au under the <strong>Council</strong> heading.<br />
Committee Meeting Times and Members (as at October <strong>2006</strong>)<br />
Community, Housing, Environmental<br />
Services & Public Works Committee ........ 1 st Tuesday……………………………………………7.00 p.m.<br />
Crs. Newhouse (Mayor), Wakefield (Chair), Clayton, Copeland, Davidson, Kanak, Kay and<br />
Strewe.<br />
Finance, Ethics & Strategic<br />
Planning Committee 1 st Tuesday…………………………………………...7.30 p.m.<br />
Crs. Newhouse (Mayor), Strewe (Chair), Betts, Copeland, Davidson, Kanak, Main and<br />
Wakefield.<br />
Development Control Committee ............... 4 th Tuesday …………………………………………..7.00 p.m.<br />
Crs. Newhouse (Mayor), Strewe (Chair), Betts, Copeland, Davidson, Kanak, Main and<br />
Wakefield.<br />
*** At the Mayoral election held on 21 September <strong>2006</strong> <strong>Council</strong>lor George Newhouse was elected Mayor and<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor George Copeland was elected Deputy Mayor.<br />
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Dates and Times of <strong>Council</strong>/<strong>Council</strong> Committee Meetings<br />
Bondi Junction Committee<br />
Crs. Newhouse or nominee (Chair), Main, Sloan and Wakefield<br />
Current business and community members<br />
Mr. J. Comino, Mr. C. Gregson, Mr. P. Lynch, Mr. P. McCallum, Mr. T. Sanderson and Mr. M. Siano.<br />
Note: In September <strong>2006</strong> <strong>Council</strong> resolved to extend the term of the current business and community<br />
members of the Bondi Junction Committee from September <strong>2006</strong> to March 2007<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>-Woollahra Process Plant Joint Committee<br />
Crs. Newhouse (Mayor), Main, Moscatt and Strewe (Alternate: Cr. Copeland)<br />
Surf Life Saving Club Committee<br />
Crs. Davidson and Moscatt (Alternates: Crs. Clayton and Strewe).<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Disability Access Committee<br />
Crs. Newhouse (Mayor) or nominee and Clayton (Chair)<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Housing Strategies Committee<br />
Crs. Newhouse (Mayor) or nominee, Main and Strewe<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Traffic Committee<br />
Cr. Wakefield<br />
Multicultural Advisory Committee<br />
Cr. Kanak (Alternate Cr. Clayton)<br />
Community Safety Advisory Committee (previously the Major Events & Safety Committee)<br />
Crs. Newhouse (Mayor) or nominee, Moscatt (Chair) Clayton and Main<br />
Legal Services Review Committee<br />
Crs. Newhouse (Mayor) or nominee, Davidson, Main and Strewe<br />
Sustainability Committee<br />
Crs. Strewe (Chair), Copeland and Main (Alternate to any member: Cr. Kay).<br />
Transport & Traffic Forum<br />
Crs. Betts, Copeland, Kay and Wakefield<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Public Arts Committee<br />
Crs. Strewe (Convenor) and Sloan<br />
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How <strong>Council</strong> is Organised<br />
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<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
How <strong>Council</strong> is Organised<br />
The role of the elected <strong>Council</strong> is to represent the community, decide on <strong>Council</strong>’s strategic direction<br />
and policies, to allocate and monitor the use of <strong>Council</strong> resources through the budget process and to<br />
appoint a General Manager.<br />
The Mayor is elected by a vote of <strong>Council</strong>lors to preside at <strong>Council</strong> meetings, carry out the civic and<br />
ceremonial functions of the Mayoral office and where necessary, to exercise <strong>Council</strong>’s policymaking<br />
functions between <strong>Council</strong> meetings. <strong>Council</strong> also elects a Deputy Mayor to undertake the<br />
responsibilities of the Mayor when the Mayor is unavailable.<br />
The General Manager is appointed by the elected <strong>Council</strong> and is responsible, under the Local<br />
Government Act, for the efficient and effective operation of the organisation and for ensuring the<br />
implementation of decisions of the <strong>Council</strong>. This includes day-to-day management of <strong>Council</strong><br />
operations, appointment and direction of staff, oversight of functions delegated by <strong>Council</strong>, and<br />
implementation of <strong>Council</strong>’s equal employment opportunity management plan.<br />
In addition, the General Manager is responsible for providing advice to the elected <strong>Council</strong> on strategic,<br />
policy and resource allocation issues and representing <strong>Council</strong> in its dealings with external organisations<br />
and bodies.<br />
The General Manager’s Unit comprises the Mayor’s Office, the Bondi and Beaches Unit and the General<br />
Manager’s Office.<br />
The General Manager’s Office leads the executive and organisation, leads long term strategic<br />
planning and new policy and program development.<br />
The Bondi and Beaches Unit is responsible for Bondi Beach area planning and Place Management,<br />
provides beach services at <strong>Waverley</strong>’s three beaches and is responsible for the development of the<br />
‘Looking Good Strategy’.<br />
The Mayor’s Office provides support to the Mayor, is the central point for <strong>Council</strong>’s media relations<br />
and organises Mayoral functions and civic events.<br />
All of <strong>Council</strong>’s functions are achieved through the work of the General Manager’s Unit and the four<br />
departments of:<br />
Public Works and Services<br />
Corporate and Technical Services<br />
Planning and Environmental Services<br />
Recreation, Community and Customer Services<br />
What Our Departments Do<br />
Corporate & Technical Services<br />
Our Corporate and Technical Services Department -<br />
Develops and implements plans to effectively manage <strong>Council</strong>’s<br />
financial, human and technical resources, and<br />
building, property and infrastructure assets.<br />
Leads the continuing development of <strong>Council</strong>’s organisational capacity.<br />
Manages <strong>Council</strong>’s annual corporate planning and reporting cycle including:<br />
statutory management and financial planning and reporting, and<br />
planning and monitoring of delivery of capital works.<br />
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Provides services to <strong>Council</strong> staff, managers and <strong>Council</strong>lors in:<br />
corporate governance,<br />
records management and information access,<br />
risk management,<br />
training and development,<br />
printing,<br />
<strong>Council</strong> meeting agendas and minutes, and<br />
information technology.<br />
Provides services to the community through the management and operation of roads, parking and<br />
transportation systems.<br />
Operates <strong>Council</strong>’s businesses and services including car parks, cemeteries, property dealings and<br />
the management of leases/licences.<br />
Assists in the recruitment, retention and management of high performing and professional staff.<br />
Recreation Community & Customer Services<br />
Our Recreation Community & Customer Services department works to promote individual and<br />
community well-being through the direct provision of services including:<br />
Providing face to face and on the telephone service to customers.<br />
Providing services, programs and events that act as a focus for community activities.<br />
Managing <strong>Council</strong>’s parks and open space.<br />
Undertake successful advocacy for the community.<br />
Acting as a gateway to the world’s information resources for all members of the community.<br />
Providing an integrated approach to planning good social, recreational, cultural and open space<br />
outcomes.<br />
Being a major link between <strong>Council</strong> and the community – often the voice and the face of the <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
Planning & Environmental Services<br />
Our Planning & Environmental Services Department:<br />
Promotes the conservation of natural resources in accordance with the principle of ecological<br />
sustainable development.<br />
Develops, promotes and implements strategies for the enhancement of our natural and built<br />
environment.<br />
Provides a range of services in a professional and caring way to <strong>Council</strong> and the public in the fields<br />
of planning and environmental services.<br />
Provides health and regulatory services to preserve the amenity and well-being of our community.<br />
Provides a range of planning and building services for the enhancement of our natural and built.<br />
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Public Works & Services<br />
Our Public Works & Services Department provides a wide range of essential public services to a diverse<br />
mix of customers. These services include:<br />
Managing our Capital Works.<br />
Maintenance and construction works on our roads, footpaths and other <strong>Council</strong> assets.<br />
Management and maintenance of <strong>Council</strong> vehicles and equipment.<br />
Waste collection and public places cleansing.<br />
Emergency management.<br />
Bondi Junction Town Centre management.<br />
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Reviewing Our <strong>2005</strong>/2009 Management Plan<br />
Did We Do What We Said We Would Do?<br />
The Local Government Act requires us to report to <strong>Council</strong> each quarter on our performance in<br />
meeting the targets set in our Management Plan.<br />
This section of our <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> aims to briefly outline what we achieved in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> measured<br />
against the targets we set in our <strong>2005</strong>/2009 Management Plan (see pages 32 - 89). It also details our<br />
progress with the significant issues, identified in each chapter in the Management Plan, for the<br />
<strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> period. In addition, it provide a summary of progress in relation to our Multicultural Policy,<br />
our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access and Equity Policy, our Disability Action Plan and in<br />
providing services to young people and older people (see pages 27 - 31).<br />
A more detailed review of our access and equity activities in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> compared to the targets set in<br />
our <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> Operational Plan is available from page 125.<br />
Our Management Plan is based around eight chapters - Bondi Junction, The Bondi Area,<br />
Neighbourhoods, Our Environment, Our Community, Moving around <strong>Waverley</strong>, Planning for <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
and Our Organisation. Each of these chapters is made up of a number of programs and each<br />
program has one or more activities that have specific targets. In addition, each chapter included a list<br />
of significant issues that were to be addressed in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>. The information that follows is about<br />
how these significant issues were progressed.<br />
Bondi Junction<br />
Our vision for Bondi Junction is to bring it alive as Australia’s best integrated, livable urban<br />
neighbourhood, offering a high quality of life and commerce. In moving to achieve this vision in<br />
<strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> we:<br />
• Drafted the Town Square Development Control Plan for incorporation into the new Bondi<br />
Junction Comprehensive Local Environmental Plan (LEP).<br />
• Made substantial progress on the Bondi Junction LEP. Stage One of work including initial<br />
consultation is complete. A second round of consultation is scheduled for August <strong>2006</strong> with<br />
finalisation of the draft LEP anticipated in late <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
• Provided cultural events throughout the year in accordance with the Bondi Junction marketing plan<br />
with a focus on bringing Bondi Junction alive.<br />
• Maintained and reported on service level agreements covering the provision of council services.<br />
• Completed the proposed community satisfaction survey on cleaning, open space and public<br />
space amenity in December <strong>2005</strong>.<br />
• Undertook kerb, guttering footpath replacement and road re-sheeting in Oxford Street West. We<br />
held a street party to celebrate the completion of the work and to encourage visitor to Oxford<br />
Street West.<br />
• Continued a review of traffic management and traffic flows following the completion of<br />
Westfield. A final report on the review is due in July 2007.<br />
The Bondi Area<br />
During <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> the Place Management approach at Bondi continued to evolve. These<br />
developments included:<br />
Fully documenting the place management model for Bondi Beach Area.<br />
Further refining Service Level Agreements (SLA).<br />
Further enhancing SLA reports particularly in the parking, customer request and audit areas.<br />
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In addition, a Waste and Litter management review was commenced for completion in September<br />
<strong>2006</strong>, a community education program about no smoking on <strong>Waverley</strong>’s Beaches was implemented<br />
during the summer and condition surveys and service audits were conducted monthly and issues<br />
actioned promptly resulting in a significant improvement in the conditions of the streets in the Bondi<br />
area.<br />
Implementation of the recommendations from the Bondi Pavilion Community Cultural Centre<br />
Review were ongoing during <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>. Progress and achievements during the year included:<br />
Recruitment of a temporary project officer to enhance the bar area, establish operating procedures<br />
for the liquor licence and to prepare a business case for replacing the existing Theatre Liquor<br />
License with a Governor’s License. The application for a Governor’s License has been submitted<br />
to the Minister and Liquor Licensing Board for determination.<br />
Reviewing and updating hiring guidelines and application forms were.<br />
Engaging consultants to design directional and information signage for the Pavilion.<br />
Establishing and implementing a new system for managing and hiring the Pavilion’s Studios and<br />
Recording room.<br />
Benchmarking fees and charges.<br />
The Christmas New Year Strategy to manage crowd behaviour, particularly in relation to alcohol and<br />
safety, was reviewed, refined and implemented in December <strong>2005</strong> with great success. The <strong>2005</strong> Safe<br />
Summer Initiative as it is known was broadened to include Dudley Page Reserve, Tamarama and<br />
Bronte Beaches. A Project Officer was recruited to co-ordinate the implementation of the strategy.<br />
Key activities of the strategy included<br />
Strict enforcement of Alcohol Free Zones across Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama Beaches on<br />
Christmas Day.<br />
A managed licensed event targeting locals and visitors in the Pavilion on Christmas Day.<br />
Activities, rides and stalls along Bondi beachfront targeting locals, and families between Christmas<br />
Day and New Year;<br />
A large licensed New Year’s dance concert in Bondi Park extending into the Pavilion with<br />
enforcement of the Alcohol Free Zone outside of the Area;<br />
Managed family friendly activities at Dudley Page Reserve on New Year’s Eve;<br />
Implementation of a broad public relations campaign which included press releases and<br />
distribution of education material and information.<br />
The <strong>2005</strong> Safe Summer Initiative received a lot of positive community feedback. A booklet, Safe<br />
Summer in Bondi provided an attractive means for distributing information about the program. It<br />
included information about events for different groups, activities for kids, alcohol free zones, public<br />
transport, safe summer parties, surf safety, sun protection, traffic and road closure information, noise<br />
complaint hotline, emergency contact telephone numbers etc. The booklet was widely distributed<br />
through cafes, shops, clubs, pubs, backpacker hostels, <strong>Waverley</strong> Library, Bondi Pavilion, <strong>Council</strong><br />
Chambers, and a letter box drop to residents.<br />
A de-brief report on the Safe Summer Initiative was submitted to <strong>Council</strong> on 7 March <strong>2006</strong> with<br />
<strong>Council</strong> adopting the strategy (with a few refinements) for <strong>2006</strong>. De-brief presentations were also<br />
conducted by the Bondi and Beaches Divisional Manager, Project Officer and event organiser at the<br />
Major Events and Safety Committee meeting (February <strong>2006</strong>), the Liquor Accord meeting (March<br />
<strong>2006</strong>) and, Bondi Beach and Dover Heights Precinct Committees (March <strong>2006</strong>).<br />
The event management model that forms part of the Safe Summer Initiative strategy was tendered<br />
during July <strong>2006</strong>. The tender provided an opportunity for an event organiser to provide services to<br />
deliver the key activities for a three year period.<br />
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Installation of surf safety, visitor and regulatory signage for Beach, Park and Coastal walk<br />
occurred during October <strong>2005</strong>. Environmental theme interpretative signs were installed along the<br />
coastal zone in November <strong>2005</strong>. Both signage projects were officially opened early in December<br />
<strong>2005</strong>. The signs have been very well received by the public and have significantly enhanced and<br />
added value to the coastal experience for locals and visitors.<br />
Although delayed because of resource issues and competing priorities, a review of the 2002 – <strong>2005</strong><br />
Visitor Management Strategy commenced in February <strong>2006</strong>. The development of a new, revised<br />
strategy is now proceeding.<br />
A number of the elements of the ‘Looking Good Strategy’ for Bondi have been implemented in<br />
<strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> or are in progress.<br />
These include:<br />
Upgrading of public litter bins in the Commercial District, which was completed in December <strong>2005</strong>.<br />
Enhanced cleaning and maintenance services including dumped rubbish program, summer<br />
cleaning crew and graffiti and poster removal programs, implemented during the summer period.<br />
Adoption of the Graffiti Management Policy in February <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Increased weed removal program with additional spraying program implemented during December<br />
<strong>2005</strong> and January <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
A clean and tidy up of public garden beds in the Bondi Beach commercial zone<br />
Neighbourhoods<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s vision for our neighbourhoods is to improve the look and feel of our important local<br />
neighbourhoods, particularly our parks, playgrounds, streets and local shops and schools.<br />
During <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> the Bronte Commercial Centre DCP was adopted as an Interim Policy pending<br />
the preparation of the Local Villages DCP and Public Domain Improvement Plan (PDIP). A McPherson<br />
Street/Lugar Street Bronte Village Public Domain Improvement Plan (PDIP) was adopted in April<br />
<strong>2006</strong> and tender documents drafted in June <strong>2006</strong><br />
The Local Villages Project, which began in February <strong>2006</strong>, involves the preparation of a DCP and<br />
PDIP for all <strong>Waverley</strong>’s commercial centres. So far a public consultation process has been<br />
undertaken in preparation for the development of the draft DCP and PDIP.<br />
Improvements to Hewlett Street Reserve have been endorsed by <strong>Council</strong> and documented for<br />
quotation and construction. A contractor has been selected and is scheduled to commence<br />
construction works in early <strong>2006</strong>/2007.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> adopted a recurrent program of works and infrastructure projects from the Public Place<br />
Management Plan in August <strong>2005</strong>. The majority of these works are now complete.<br />
Our Environment<br />
As part of our commitment to greenhouse gas reduction, <strong>Council</strong> has been implementing various<br />
programs identified within the <strong>Waverley</strong> Greenhouse Gas Reduction Action Plan (2003). <strong>Council</strong><br />
completed the fifth and final milestone of the International <strong>Council</strong> for Local Environmental Initiatives<br />
(ICLEI) Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) in June <strong>2005</strong>.<br />
In April <strong>2006</strong>, <strong>Council</strong> signed up to the ICLEI CCP Plus program to continue to work towards achieving<br />
its local greenhouse gas reduction target. Through its involvement in the ICLEI Cities for Climate<br />
Protection (CCP) and CCP Plus programs, and scheduled energy audits, additional energy saving<br />
measures have been identified and implemented this year.<br />
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<strong>Council</strong>’s contribution to reducing greenhouse emissions from <strong>Council</strong> facilities was recognised in<br />
November <strong>2005</strong> by DEUS with a Gold award to <strong>Council</strong> for achieving its stated milestones. Progress<br />
this year included the purchase of 25% of our energy requirements from alternative green energy<br />
sources (including solar, wind, hydro, and landfill gas) in five of our corporate buildings, the<br />
development of sustainable transport behaviour change initiatives with schools, including a “Walking<br />
School Bus”, the implementation of <strong>Council</strong>’s inaugural <strong>Waverley</strong> Family Bike Fair, the installation of<br />
bike facilities at Bondi Junction and Bondi Beach, the allocation of four car parking spaces for car<br />
share operations, the planning and consultation for the <strong>Waverley</strong> Greenlinks project to encourage<br />
walking and cycling throughout <strong>Waverley</strong>, and the continuation of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)<br />
trial in <strong>Council</strong>’s heavy fleet vehicles in partnership with the Australian Greenhouse Office.<br />
All environmental projects funded by the Environment Levy for the <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> financial year were<br />
completed on time and within budget. Progress this year included:<br />
Installation of environmental signage in the <strong>Waverley</strong> coastal zone.<br />
Community environmental workshops, stalls, festivals and schools program.<br />
Bush regeneration in Gearloch Reserve.<br />
Completion of a Bronte Gully Stormwater Feasibility Study.<br />
Completion of stormwater improvement works at Hunter Park.<br />
Completion of the Business Assessment Program in the Bondi Junction business precinct.<br />
Continued implementation of <strong>Council</strong>’s Environmental Management System throughout its<br />
operations.<br />
Continued maintenance of <strong>Council</strong>’s gross pollutant traps and kerbside stormwater pits.<br />
A range of best practice environmental policies have been reviewed and developed this year.<br />
These include the review of <strong>Council</strong>'s corporate Environmental Policy, development of an Asbestos<br />
Policy for the <strong>Waverley</strong> LGA and complaints handling procedure, development of <strong>Council</strong>’s Water<br />
Savings Actions Plan, drafting of an Integrated Total Water Management Policy, and the roll out of the<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Environmental Management System for which 60 environmental management plans<br />
have been developed for high environmental risk <strong>Council</strong> activities since July <strong>2005</strong>. In addition, the<br />
Bondi Junction Commercial Centre Planning Review included a strong sustainability component.<br />
Finalisation of the Draft Tamarama Park Plan of Management has been delayed to allow extended<br />
community consultation, and investigation of building accommodation needs. The draft Plan was reexhibition<br />
at the September <strong>2006</strong> meeting of <strong>Council</strong>. Priority works in 2007 will be the design of a<br />
new park building to house kiosk/parks/beach operations.<br />
The Draft <strong>Waverley</strong> Tree Management Plan has been edited, and late submissions considered.<br />
Amendments are being undertaken, and the document is planned to go to <strong>Council</strong> early in <strong>2006</strong>/2007<br />
for adoption.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> adopted a report regarding Greenlinks and the development of a Pilot Project in June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Our Community<br />
In 2004/<strong>2005</strong>, the first year of implementation of our Community Safety Plan, <strong>Council</strong> undertook<br />
three major projects: the development of a youth protocol for Bondi Junction, the development of a<br />
homeless persons protocol, and development of a model strategy for promoting safe celebrations at<br />
Bondi Beach over Christmas/ New Year. In November <strong>2005</strong>, <strong>Council</strong> made a submission to the<br />
Attorney General’s Crime Prevention Division, seeking funds to implement a second year of projects<br />
under its Community Safety Plan.<br />
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Two projects were proposed, one focussing on strategies to reduce alcohol related violence,<br />
particularly targeting young people, 15-25, who at most at risk of harm from binge drinking, and the<br />
other on improving local information resources on domestic violence. Funding was granted for the<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> alcohol awareness strategy and implementation commenced in August <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
As part of the <strong>Waverley</strong> Business Awards, the public launch of the Bondi Junction Youth Protocol was<br />
held in Oxford St Mall after school in July <strong>2005</strong>. The launch attracted more than 200 people, including<br />
about 100 young people. A mural promoting the protocol is now permanently hung outside the Bus<br />
Rail Interchange, provided a strong visual representation of the protocol. Young people provided a<br />
varied program of music following the launch, ranging across Country and Western, Reggae and Rap.<br />
Special guests for the launch included the NSW Minister for Transport, representatives from the NSW<br />
Attorney General’s Department, local MPs, <strong>Waverley</strong>’s Mayor, the <strong>Waverley</strong> Area Police Commander,<br />
and members of the Sydney Roosters football team.<br />
Following the launch, a comprehensive distribution strategy for the protocol was implemented. The<br />
Protocol was sent to all local high schools and many local businesses. <strong>Council</strong>’s Communications<br />
Officer implemented a press campaign, and presentations about the Protocol were made to several<br />
youth interagencies. The protocol is on display and available in hard copy at all <strong>Council</strong> customer<br />
service outlets, and several other agencies in the area, including the police station. It is also available<br />
from <strong>Council</strong>’s web site.<br />
Evaluation completed in January <strong>2006</strong> indicated that the protocol is being used successfully by<br />
businesses in Westfield and Eastgate Shopping Malls and Tiffany Plaza. It is considered by Centre<br />
managers, police and other key organisations to be a very effective tool for promoting a safe and<br />
positive business centre environment. It is also proving to be a helpful tool for inducting new<br />
managers in a constructive approach to young people in the business centre environment.<br />
Following completion of a report and action plan in October <strong>2005</strong>, project funding was extended to<br />
enable conduct of pilot projects in inner and Eastern Sydney for 9-13 year olds. The pilots were aimed<br />
at enhancing Out of School Hours (OOSH) programs, building capacity and integrating programs with<br />
other services. Several pilots have been conducted, including a joint activity between OOSH services<br />
and WAYS, and a bike repair project. Training to improve the skills of OOSH staff in working with this<br />
age group has also been conducted.<br />
During <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> Childcare was provided to over 470 families in the three council Child Care<br />
Centres and through Family Day Care. Numbers of children enrolled were in excess of expected<br />
numbers in each centre. The statewide shortage of child care staff and in particular early childhood<br />
teachers has continued to impact on the centres with some difficulty experienced with staff<br />
recruitment. Key staff have been recruited by utilising agencies to assist with permanent placements<br />
and by retaining staff who are in training. A staffing project team will explore new recruitment<br />
strategies over the next six months.<br />
Family Day Care has 32 registered carers and an average of 250 children accessing care. This<br />
excellent result is timely as the Federal government is introducing new measures to assess funding<br />
levels which are expected to impact detrimentally on services. The results in future will be calculated<br />
on the number of occupied places as opposed to the full time equivalent number of children.<br />
Gardiner Child Care Centre received high ratings in the results of their accreditation process. Bronte<br />
and <strong>Waverley</strong> Child Care have completed accreditation in the last six months and are waiting on the<br />
outcome. Family Day Care is in the process of completing their accreditation with the final part of the<br />
process, the accreditation visit occurring in the next six weeks.<br />
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From July <strong>2006</strong> the accreditation process will have ‘announced’ validation visits. The Minister for<br />
Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs announced this change to Child Care Quality<br />
assurance. The aim is to strengthen the accreditation process and to provide greater certainty for<br />
parents that good quality care is being achieved and continuously maintained.<br />
Gardiner Child Care, Family Day Care and Bronte Child Care have received licensing for another 2<br />
years. Children’s Services Regulations were updated and the new legislation, Children’s Services<br />
regulation 2004, has been implemented from 1 January <strong>2006</strong>. A change in the Regulations involves<br />
the visit by the Department of Community Services to approve the license for the next 2 years. This<br />
involves a process of ‘unannounced’ visits to the service by a Department of Community Services<br />
Children’s Services officer.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> continued to provide quality service for older people throughout the period including<br />
Seniors Centre Activities, Meals on Wheels and Home Library Services. A number of actions were<br />
taken to address the issues arising out of the 2004 Aged Care Forum.<br />
During <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2005</strong> staff from <strong>Council</strong>’s Integrated Planning and Community Consultation Team<br />
collected and analysed information about <strong>Waverley</strong>’s ageing population. The information has been<br />
shared with <strong>Council</strong>’s Planning and other key officers, and will be documented for the public in<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s Social Plan. Discussions have continued with a range of aged care providers in <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
with the expectation that a higher level of service delivery in residential care will be achieved over the<br />
next 5 to 10 years.<br />
Coordination of the arts and cultural programs continues to be implemented in key areas such as<br />
event planning, marketing and advertising, event promotion and risk management planning.<br />
Planning and implementation of arts and cultural programs and events now follow a more coordinated<br />
approach through meetings and work groups involving staff from Library & Customer Services, Bondi<br />
Pavilion Community Cultural Centre, Community Services, Integrated Planning, Bondi Junction Place<br />
Management, Bondi Place Management, Multicultural Services and Environmental Services. An event<br />
coordination project team will be established in <strong>2006</strong>/2007 to enhance this approach and to develop<br />
an across council event strategy. Communication links will be strengthened between a number of<br />
<strong>Council</strong> divisions that have been identified as key stakeholders in the delivery of a diverse arts and<br />
cultural program.<br />
The production of a draft event calendar for internal and external promotion of council activities has<br />
been developed and will be reviewed and adopted by the event project team in liaison with key<br />
stakeholders such as the Community Safety Committee. This aims to ensure efficiency through a<br />
council wide approach to allocation of resources and effectiveness through the distribution of key<br />
messages being promoted to the community.<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Arts Plus Plan will go on public exhibition in <strong>2006</strong>2007 with the implementation<br />
of the recommended actions to commence shortly after this. The purpose of the Plan is to position<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>’s arts and cultural activities and resources within the over-arching vision of <strong>Council</strong>’s<br />
strategic plan and to develop a program of arts services, facilities, events and activities that will help<br />
achieve <strong>Council</strong>’s objectives.<br />
Moving Around <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
Concept civil design and landscape (“Looking Good”) plans for Seven Ways were approved by<br />
<strong>Council</strong> following extensive consultation with the community.<br />
Tenders for construction were called in February <strong>2006</strong>. As the tendered prices received were higher<br />
than anticipated, construction of only the civil works component of the project (Stage 1) were<br />
undertaken, with works commencing in April <strong>2006</strong>. Construction works were completed in July <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
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Construction of Stage 2 (footpath paving and soft landscaping) will commence in late <strong>2006</strong> / early<br />
2007 following the inclusion of additional funds in the Capital Works Budget.<br />
Several meetings have been held with officers of the Roads and Traffic Authority about the installation<br />
of 40km/hr speed zones in the Bronte and Bondi Beach areas. The RTA has advised that traffic<br />
calming devices, such as thresholds, need to be installed in these areas to physically slow the speed<br />
of vehicles in the area rather than just relying on speed signs.<br />
Designs for the traffic calming works should be completed by mid <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
A mobile speed board has been used adjacent to schools in 40km/hr school zones. Its high visibility<br />
and flashing lights have been extremely successful in reducing speeds.<br />
New bike parking racks have been installed in both the Bondi and Bronte Beach areas. In addition,<br />
lockers for the use of bike riders have been installed in the Syd Einfeld Drive car park. <strong>Council</strong> also<br />
approved the route for the next stage of the Bike Plan. Tenders have been called for construction.<br />
The division of Businesses, Services and Property in our Corporate & Technical Services Department<br />
took over the running of all <strong>Council</strong> owned Car Parks during the year. New access control equipment<br />
was installed at Bondi Beach Car Park and Eastgate Car Park. Management procedures were also<br />
significantly improved at Bondi. The first 12 months of full operation of Eastgate and the first seven<br />
months of full operation of Bondi resulted in a significant increase in income from these car parks over<br />
the year.<br />
Planning For <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> Strategic Plan (WSP), <strong>Council</strong>’s first medium term strategic plan, was finalised and<br />
adopted by <strong>Council</strong> in April <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
The WSP, <strong>Council</strong>’s roadmap for the future of <strong>Waverley</strong>, was developed in <strong>2005</strong> after extensive<br />
internal and external consultations, which involved the active participation from staff, councillors,<br />
community groups, government departments, local business, residents and visitors. The Strategic<br />
Plan redefines <strong>Council</strong>’s vision, which has been articulated in partnership with the community and<br />
guides our responses to the challenges and opportunities we face over the next 12 years. The use of<br />
both cross <strong>Council</strong> expertise and excellent community consultation has led to a range of very clear<br />
directions, which are very unique to <strong>Waverley</strong>.<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> Heritage Assessment (WHA) was completed in July <strong>2005</strong> and considered by <strong>Council</strong><br />
in September <strong>2005</strong>. The WHA was publicly exhibited from October <strong>2005</strong> to February <strong>2006</strong>. A<br />
Heritage Review panel is currently being organised to assist in the assessment of public submissions<br />
prior to reporting to <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
Improving our DA processing times. A high priority was given to improving our DA processing times<br />
during the <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> year. The ongoing success of our DA Fast Track team and continual work on<br />
reviewing and improving development assessment processes and procedures have contributed to the<br />
result for the year of 57 days (median processing time). This compares favourably with the median for<br />
Group 2 <strong>Council</strong>s of 65.5 days.<br />
Our Organisation<br />
The Customer Service Action Plan Strategy for the last quarter of <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> included a program of<br />
internal and external customer satisfaction surveys including mystery shopper programs in the Library,<br />
Customer Services and Planning and Environmental Services and a survey of <strong>Council</strong> staff usage of<br />
the services of the Graphic Artist. All surveys undertaken met or exceeded their target of 80%<br />
customer satisfaction.<br />
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Our new customer request system, ServiceDesk has now been in operation since April <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Implementation and staff usage of the new system has been very successful. The process for<br />
external customer access to the system is being finalised and will be available soon.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> adopted its first Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP 1) in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>. The Plan is<br />
possibly the first of its kind in NSW local government and offers some substantial benefits in terms of<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s capacity to methodically and effectively plan for the future of its assets. Ongoing<br />
implementation of the cyclic activities recommended in SAMP 1 will help ensure expenditure is<br />
targeted on balance to the most appropriate assets, bearing in mind community preference, potential<br />
environmental outcomes, financial considerations and risk. SAMP 1 and future SAMPs will provide a<br />
sound process to achieve business excellence in asset management within an integrated planning<br />
framework into the future.<br />
A number of Capital Works Projects were completed during the year including:<br />
Oxford Street West footpath and road upgrades.<br />
Bondi Beach Car Park access equipment,<br />
Bondi Baths accessibility assessment.<br />
Two projects to rationalise service desks and attenuate noise in <strong>Waverley</strong> Library.<br />
Bondi Park High Mast Lighting.<br />
Bondi Pavilion Disabled toilets and shower facilities.<br />
Bondi Pavilion balcony works.<br />
Footpath repairs through out the LGA.<br />
Road re-sheeting and upgrade projects throughout the LGA.<br />
Seven Ways Stage 1 traffic works.<br />
New netball courts at <strong>Waverley</strong> Park.<br />
Hunter Park Sculpture Garden Stage 1, and<br />
Refurbishment of offices in the Mill Hill Centre.<br />
Significant progress has also been made on:<br />
The Library Piazza upgrade;<br />
Redevelopment of the former SES site at 158 Carrington Road for Housing;<br />
The joint venture with the Dept of Housing for construction of 27 units of housing at Ocean Street<br />
Bondi.<br />
Bondi Surf Club upgrade;<br />
Bronte Pool upgrade; and<br />
Stage 2 and 3 of the Bike Plan.<br />
Planning is also well advanced for the proposed works at Hall Street and Campbell Parade, Sam<br />
Fiszman Park, Greenlinks, implementation of new parking meters, designs for traffic calming works in<br />
proposed 40 km zones, and the conversion of Australia Post for <strong>Council</strong>’s new Customer Service<br />
Centre.<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s Communications Strategy, the Communications Action Plan was successfully developed<br />
in <strong>2005</strong>. Implementation of the Plan commenced in <strong>2005</strong> and actions are continuing to roll out<br />
throughout <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
A key aspect of the Plan was the development of guidelines and tools to ensure all communications<br />
from <strong>Council</strong> have a clear identity and meet minimum standards. Visual identity and communications<br />
guidelines and a range of templates, to be used for regular <strong>Council</strong> publications and communications,<br />
were finalised in June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
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These guidelines and templates will be available to all <strong>Council</strong> staff to assist them to make<br />
communications easier to read and more professional in appearance, with content targeted,<br />
accessible and clear.<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s Executive Team approved an audit schedule for the implementation of a Governance<br />
Health Check Program. Thirteen ‘audits’ are scheduled in <strong>2006</strong>/2007, with a further thirteen audits<br />
scheduled for 2007/2008. The program is being co ordinated by the Governance, Administration and<br />
Executive Support unit established as part of the restructure.<br />
Actions for 2002/<strong>2006</strong> in the Fraud Control and Corruption Prevention Plan were completed.<br />
Achievements under the Plan included:<br />
Review and implementation of recommendations from the ICAC paper “Taking the Devil out of<br />
Development, including a review and amendments of delegations under the Planning Committee.<br />
Introduction of ongoing compulsory ethics training.<br />
Reviews of the gifts and benefits guidelines.<br />
Updates of the Staff Code of Conduct.<br />
Reviews of collection of cash from parking meters and machines at Eastgate.<br />
Introduction of credit card or debit cashless payment systems for Child Care Centres and<br />
Commercial Waste Collections, and<br />
The appointment of a new Procurement Manager.<br />
A new Corruption Prevention Plan for <strong>2006</strong>/09 was also devised and adopted by the Executive.<br />
Action to complete the IT Strategic Plan was deferred to allow for incorporation of this plan into a<br />
broader plan for management and retention of data, information and knowledge across the whole<br />
organisation. The new Plan is likely to be called the Organisational Knowledge Management Plan.<br />
Initial surveys of need were conducted through the Organisational Leadership Survey in January<br />
<strong>2006</strong>. A draft is being developed based on the outcomes of this survey and will cover such issues as<br />
programs for collection of information to measure performance in priority areas including customer<br />
service, asset management, business reviews and other key activities supporting achievement of the<br />
vision for <strong>Waverley</strong>, retention and security of data and information, timely provision of and financial<br />
planning for hardware, software and network systems, training in data management analysis and<br />
development of performance measures, compliance with records management statutory requirements,<br />
and disaster recovery plans.<br />
Progress in implementing our Human Resources Strategic Plan was hampered somewhat by labour<br />
market shortages of skilled personnel. Despite this, significant progress was made on:<br />
Implementing new “partnering” structure within the HR&OD team to ensure that management has<br />
access to effective support for management of HR and development matters.<br />
Improvements in corporate induction processes.<br />
Consulting support for performance issues.<br />
Introduction of balanced scorecards for Divisional Managers.<br />
Integration of the balanced scorecard with a revised skills and performance assessment process<br />
for Divisional Managers.<br />
Introduction of a pilot performance excellence scheme in the Technical Services Division.<br />
A review of our HR reporting software system.<br />
Identification of performance issues.<br />
Completed implementation of the Conditions Enterprise Agreement (EA) and finalisation and<br />
implementation of the Waste EA.<br />
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<strong>Council</strong>’s Executive Team adopted a new EEO Management Plan. Implementation commenced in<br />
April <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
An organisational restructure was approved by <strong>Council</strong> in March <strong>2005</strong> and most implementation<br />
was scheduled to occur in October <strong>2005</strong>, with some follow up changes through to the end of <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
The implementation occurred on time, with the new department structure and most restructured<br />
Divisions in place on 1 October <strong>2005</strong>.<br />
Some changes were then implemented gradually throughout the remainder of <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> as new staff<br />
were recruited. Various planned physical moves eg the move of Parks staff from Chambers to Mill Hill<br />
also occurred. The one major difficulty with the restructure was the inability to recruit a Compliance<br />
Divisional Manager. This new staff member finally commenced in September <strong>2006</strong>. The Bondi and<br />
Beaches Unit was initially scheduled to move out of the General Manager’s Unit and into one of the<br />
four departments by the end of <strong>2006</strong>. It will move into Public Works and Services in October <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
The outcomes of the restructure will be evaluated in late <strong>2006</strong> and any outstanding issues will be<br />
resolved as required in order to maximise the effectiveness of the structure to achieve <strong>Council</strong>'s<br />
priorities.<br />
ACCESS & EQUITY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY (For more information see pages 125 – 155)<br />
This year, extensive work was undertaken to integrate <strong>Council</strong>’s Disability, Multicultural and Aboriginal<br />
and Torres Strait Islander policies and action plans with <strong>Council</strong>’s Management Plan, incorporating<br />
needs identified in <strong>Council</strong>’s draft <strong>2005</strong>/2010 Social Plan.<br />
Multicultural Policy – Action Plan<br />
Throughout the year, the Bondi Pavilion Community and Cultural Centre continued to encourage and<br />
assist a diverse range of communities to find cultural expression, and to provide opportunities for<br />
cultural exchange. The Centre involved people of many cultures as performers, artists, tutors,<br />
participants and audience.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> celebrated cultural diversity with events held during the Festival of the Winds in September<br />
<strong>2005</strong>, Refugee Week in October <strong>2006</strong>, the Global Table in April <strong>2006</strong> and Harmony Day in May <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Festival of the Winds<br />
Kite flying is a traditional element of celebration across many cultures and the Festival celebrates<br />
diversity through kites, multicultural food, music and dance. This year’s performances show cased<br />
West Indian, Brazilian, Argentinian, Chinese, Spanish, Pacific Islander, African, Indian and Indigenous<br />
cultures. To encourage active participation, free dance workshops were offered, and hundreds of<br />
local school children participated in kite making workshops in the lead up to the Festival.<br />
Refugee Week<br />
A series of events was organised for Refugee week celebrating the tremendous contribution of the<br />
many people who have come to the <strong>Waverley</strong> community as refugees. As a forerunner to Refugee<br />
Week, Bondi Pavilion hosted: My family – Showing Diversity, a travelling photographic exhibition by<br />
young people portraying their families, some of them from refugee background, and a series of<br />
paintings by Jeeva Chapman expressing concern for the plight of refugees. On Friday 28 October<br />
popular young comedian Hung Le, who came to Australia as a refugee, performed for about 100<br />
people at the Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club, supported by the Solidarity Choir.<br />
Harmony Day<br />
<strong>Council</strong> contributed to the celebration of Harmony Day with a poster exhibition of the schools<br />
competition organised by the Anti Defamation Commission of B’nai B’rith at <strong>Waverley</strong> Library, and<br />
presentation of ‘The Local Government Perspective’ at TAFE’s Harmony Workshop on strategies for<br />
building and maintaining a harmonious communities.<br />
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The Global Table<br />
Performances of music and dance presented by eleven cultural groups delighted a large audience at<br />
the third annual Global Table Street Festival. Many enjoyed the taste of food representing nine<br />
cultural traditions. Young student chefs from the Sydney Institute of TAFE demonstrated the<br />
preparation of small delights from around the world. <strong>Council</strong>’s child care centres participated in the<br />
Global Table Street Festival with an information stall on children’s services and a musical performance<br />
At least 20% of the targets in <strong>Council</strong>’s Multicultural Policy were met this year.<br />
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access and Equity Policy<br />
<strong>Council</strong> celebrated NAIDOC Week in July <strong>2005</strong> and continued to contribute to the Eastern Region<br />
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum, and its annual Pauline McLeod Award for reconciliation.<br />
This year’s award was presented to Peter Cooley and Blake Champion in recognition of their work<br />
with young people at a ceremony held during Reconciliation Week in May <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
NAIDOC Week events included:<br />
Film screenings of works by indigenous filmmakers.<br />
An exhibition of paintings by a group of 11 artists at <strong>Waverley</strong> Library.<br />
An exhibition of paintings and photographs by Boomalli members at Bondi Pavilion Gallery.<br />
A free show, Yidaki Didg and Dance in Australia, held as part of the school holiday program, which<br />
also included Indigenous Painting Workshops for children.<br />
In addition, during July <strong>2005</strong>, Oxford St Mall was lined with banners featuring the work of Gordon<br />
Syron, father of contemporary Aboriginal Art. Activities were also held in the mall throughout NAIDOC<br />
week, including face painting, dot painting classes, story telling and indigenous cooking and taste<br />
testing.<br />
At least 20% of the targets in <strong>Council</strong>’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Access and Equity Policy<br />
were met this year.<br />
Disability Action Plan<br />
Progress was made on a range of Disability Action Plan targets including:<br />
Access audits for major <strong>Council</strong> projects such as the Marks Park Equal Access Path, Coast Walk<br />
improvements, upgrade of Mill Hill centre, aged housing units at 141 Bronte Rd and 17-23 Victoria<br />
St, and the design of new Customer Service and Call Centre outlet in Spring St><br />
Continued implementation of the Accessible Footpath Plan. In <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> <strong>Council</strong> targeted Birrell<br />
Street , the paths leading to Bronte Beach and Oxford St West. These works are now complete.<br />
In <strong>2006</strong>/2007 the Plan will be to addressing links between Bondi Junction and Queens Park.<br />
Development of a consultant’s brief for a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan. Revised<br />
completion date for the PAMP is December <strong>2006</strong>, with implementation to follow after that.<br />
Work on the Access aware project by DIRC NSW continued. Software development is nearly<br />
complete, focus group testing began in June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Access Awards were again incorporated into the Bondi Junction Business Awards scheme. This<br />
year the Awards will be extended to Charing Cross businesses as well. Nominations for Bondi<br />
Junction Business no Barriers and Charing Cross Champion of Comfortable Access close in July<br />
<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> Access Committee met regularly during the year and conducted a number of site visits<br />
with <strong>Council</strong> staff to consider a range of access issues including at Bronte Beach, Queens Park,<br />
resident premises in Moore St, Kimberley reserve, Diamond Bay Cliff Walk and Birrell St. Members of<br />
the committee also participated in consultations for the draft Villages DCP, and at the Car parking and<br />
Clubs Forums.<br />
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<strong>Council</strong> marked International Day of People with a disability in December <strong>2005</strong> with a number of<br />
activities including a one day consultation and training workshop, Advocating for Access <strong>2005</strong> and a<br />
dinner celebrating the contribution of access committee members to improving access for people with<br />
disabilities across the region.<br />
Guide Dogs NSW/ ACT for people with visual impairment provided Advocating for Access <strong>2005</strong> for<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lors, relevant staff and Access Committee members from Southern Sydney Region (SSROC)<br />
<strong>Council</strong>s.<br />
Guest speakers included presenters from Guide Dogs NSW/ ACT, the Independent Living Centre and<br />
the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC). The workshop included a morning<br />
of consultation with local people with visual impairment and an afternoon of education for <strong>Council</strong> staff<br />
and decision-makers about strategies for improving access in the built environment for people with<br />
visual impairment.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> joined with other Southern Sydney Region <strong>Council</strong>s to host the dinner celebrating the<br />
contribution of access committee members. Guest speaker Michael Simpson from Vision Australia<br />
spoke about access for people with vision impairment. With 150 people attending representing 11<br />
<strong>Council</strong>s, the dinner provided an invaluable opportunity for networking and sharing ideas among<br />
committee members.<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> Community Living Project (WCLP) continued to achieve the targets set during<br />
<strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>. WCLP provided subsidised accommodation for 6 adults with intellectual disability and<br />
provided individualised programs of ‘drop in’ support and training to 15 adults with intellectual disability<br />
The ‘Life Education Training’ series conducted by WCLP continued with 93% of members attending<br />
and reporting satisfaction with this service. At the end of the June <strong>2006</strong> quarter, training included fire<br />
safety and evacuation, ‘Your Rights and Responsibilities’, health and well being, teamwork, personal<br />
hygiene and self esteem.<br />
Access to car parking spaces for people with disabilities was improved with the posting of information<br />
about the location of allocated accessible space on <strong>Council</strong>’s web site. A hotline telephone number<br />
was established for reporting abuse by motorists parked in accessible spaces without display of a<br />
current mobility parking authority. The number is displayed on all accessible car parking signs, and<br />
was published in the summer <strong>2005</strong> edition of <strong>Waverley</strong> in Focus.<br />
Services for Young People<br />
A total of 8 programs for youth held at the Pavilion during <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>. These included:<br />
The <strong>2006</strong> <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Youth Art Award and Exhibition, held over two weeks in June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> provided $2000 in award money and the opportunity to exhibit in a public gallery to<br />
encourage young local artists aged12 to 25 years.<br />
Judging was in three age categories, with an additional award for works with an environmental<br />
theme. There were 180 entries and this project continues to be very popular with the young<br />
artists, their teachers and their families, many of whom attended the official exhibition opening and<br />
Awards presentation by the Mayor.<br />
Four of the <strong>2006</strong> grant funded Youth Wave Music Programs were completed during the last<br />
quarter and the remaining programs are on target for completion in the second half of <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
The Musician in Residence programs continued to cater for youth and young emerging artists,<br />
assisting with subsidised recording time and mentoring from music industry professionals,<br />
providing ongoing professional assistance with their artistic development. Another two young<br />
groups were assisted with recording during the last quarter.<br />
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Five Bondi Live Youth Music Project (BLYMP) events were held at Bondi Pavilion over the course of<br />
the year. The events provide a positive outlet for young bands with about 6 performing live to an<br />
audience of 3-400 young people at each event.<br />
These events are organised by <strong>Council</strong>’s Youth Worker, staff of the Pavilion, and Ways Youth<br />
Services with support from <strong>Waverley</strong> Police. As a part of Youth Week, Bondi Blitz was held next to the<br />
Bondi Skate Park on 8 April <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Organised in cooperation with WAYS, Woollahra and Randwick <strong>Council</strong>s, it involved a professional<br />
band, six youth bands, a DJ and a Rap group performing for around 1,000 people throughout the<br />
afternoon.<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> Library’s youth area has been reviewed and all identified actions completed. The newly<br />
designed and constructed youth space is known as “The Great Escape”. The area includes a LCD TV<br />
screen with wireless headphones featuring Foxtel, an Internet access PC, Graphic novels, magazines,<br />
CDs and DVDs.<br />
Services for Older People<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>’s Community and Seniors Centre continued to provide a wide range of weekly social and<br />
physical activities and low cost health services to people over 50, to HACC clients and CALD groups<br />
throughout the final quarter. With support from the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care,<br />
the Centre continued to provide weekly activities and short day trips specifically targeting <strong>Waverley</strong>’s<br />
socially isolated residents and frail aged residents (including housie, gentle chair exercise and bus<br />
outings).<br />
A low cost health service, which includes massage, podiatry and Bowen therapy now also provides<br />
reflexology. The weekly physical activities provided at least twice a week were Tai Chi, Yoga, Line<br />
Dancing, Light Aerobics and Weights/fitness class. To meet increasing demand for centre programs,<br />
additional weekly classes of Yoga, Line Dancing and Weight/fitness class were established. A<br />
weights/fitness class specifically for men and a Step Steady program for over 70s especially targeting<br />
clients recovering from serious health problems or stroke was also introduced.<br />
Social activities provided at the centre include scrabble, indoor bowls, solace, discussion groups,<br />
painting and drawing and German language class. Other new groups established include a bridge<br />
players group for men and an arts & craft group, which started off with six members. This group now<br />
has 15 members.<br />
This year the Centre aimed to increase services towards local CALD groups. As a result, new monthly<br />
Greek social outing tours were put in place whilst continuing to assist the two weekly Russian<br />
speaking groups and the Italian social groups.<br />
As at 30 June <strong>2006</strong>, there were 183 members from the <strong>Waverley</strong> community registered with the Home<br />
Library Service, which represents 92% of the target for <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>. There were 19,473 of loans to<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> members of the Service. This represents 54.4% of the total loans made through the service<br />
to <strong>Waverley</strong>, Randwick and Botany residents.<br />
The Meals on Wheels and Shopping Service continued to provide a nutritious meal to older people,<br />
people with a disability and their carers living in the <strong>Waverley</strong> area with an average of 94 meals<br />
delivered daily for the quarter and over the year.<br />
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A review of the Meals on Wheels Service (MOW) was completed in November <strong>2005</strong>. It recommends:<br />
changing the name of the service, conducting a targeted campaign aimed at increasing awareness in<br />
the community of what the service has to offer, establishing partnerships with other HACC agencies,<br />
and trialing models for development of the shopping service. Implementation of the review’s<br />
recommendations commenced in February <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
The MOW quality assurance process will be incorporated into the <strong>Council</strong> wide customer service<br />
survey strategy to be implemented <strong>2006</strong>/2007. Whilst MOW does not currently have a formal QA<br />
process, there is an in-house QA system in place. This system relies on staff periodically trying meals<br />
from service suppliers to ensure quality, taste, serving size and appearance.<br />
Meal options for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients are now available. The program<br />
has access to many CALD meals for a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. These meals can be<br />
provided within a short time period.<br />
The Service maintained a vibrant volunteer program with an average of 52 volunteers regularly<br />
contributing their time over the year. The volunteer orientation program has been reviewed and<br />
reintroduced during the year. This has had a positive effect on the already strong volunteer base by<br />
equipping our volunteers with the relevant skills, knowledge and equipment to deal with most<br />
situations that arise.<br />
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Bondi Junction<br />
Program: 1. Place Management<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
1.1 Bondi Junction Place<br />
Management.<br />
Bondi Junction Committee meets as<br />
scheduled.<br />
Service level agreements between Place<br />
Manager and service providers finalised.<br />
Regular reporting on service standards.<br />
Fully documented Place Management<br />
model.<br />
KEY<br />
Achieved<br />
Substantially achieved or on track to be achieved<br />
Not achieved<br />
Not reported on this quarter<br />
• 100%<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• October <strong>2005</strong><br />
• Quarterly from January <strong>2006</strong><br />
• October <strong>2005</strong><br />
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Program: 2. Building and Environment<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
2.1 Planning And Building<br />
Controls.<br />
2.2 Commercial Built Form<br />
Presentation.<br />
Draft Bondi Junction LEP amendment No<br />
6 and draft Town Square DCP submitted<br />
to <strong>Council</strong><br />
Complete Comprehensive Bondi Junction<br />
LEP and DCP.<br />
• Integration of best practice social and<br />
environmental strategies into planning<br />
controls.<br />
• Appropriate balance of commercial<br />
retail, tourism and residential uses in<br />
new development in planning<br />
controls.<br />
• Heritage Assessment <strong>Report</strong><br />
requirement implemented as part of<br />
planning controls.<br />
External signage consistent with <strong>Council</strong>'s<br />
Plans and policies.<br />
Improved presentation of commercial<br />
premises.<br />
2.3 Heritage Conservation. Communications making reference to<br />
Bondi Junction heritage.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• August <strong>2005</strong><br />
• August <strong>2005</strong>/December <strong>2006</strong><br />
• August <strong>2005</strong>/December <strong>2006</strong><br />
• August <strong>2005</strong>/December <strong>2006</strong><br />
• June <strong>2006</strong> 50%<br />
• June 2007 100%<br />
• Two direct mail communications with<br />
property owners on facade<br />
refurbishment.<br />
• One Bondi Junction newsletter with a<br />
focus on heritage per annum.<br />
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Program: 2. Building and Environment<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
2.4 Waste Management High level of cleanliness in the public<br />
domain.<br />
Community satisfaction with cleanliness<br />
of the public domain.<br />
Implement Public Place recycling<br />
Program.<br />
Business best practice environmental<br />
management program established.<br />
Businesses audited for best practice<br />
environmental management.<br />
Bondi Junction newsletter references to<br />
best practice in waste management,<br />
recycling, stormwater issues and graffiti<br />
removal.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Compliance with Service Level<br />
Agreements.<br />
• Baseline survey conducted -<br />
December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• <strong>Annual</strong> Survey <strong>2006</strong>/2007 then every<br />
two years.<br />
• June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• July <strong>2005</strong><br />
• 50% June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• 100% June 2007<br />
• At least one per quarter.<br />
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Program: 2. Building and Environment<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
2.5 Public Space<br />
Enhancement.<br />
Community satisfaction with public place<br />
amenity.<br />
Community satisfaction with public open<br />
space.<br />
Quality and quantity of public open space<br />
improved.<br />
Community satisfaction with street tree<br />
planting and/or greening program.<br />
Graffiti Removal Policy adopted and<br />
implemented.<br />
Integration of public art in new<br />
developments in accordance with Public<br />
Art Contribution Policy.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Baseline survey – June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• <strong>Annual</strong> Survey <strong>2006</strong>/2007 then every<br />
two years.<br />
• Baseline survey – June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• <strong>Annual</strong> Survey <strong>2006</strong>/2007 then every<br />
two years.<br />
• 100% of new developments include a<br />
contribution towards public open<br />
space.<br />
• Baseline survey - June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• <strong>Annual</strong> survey <strong>2006</strong>/2007 then every<br />
two years.<br />
• September <strong>2005</strong><br />
• 100% of new developments.<br />
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Program: 3. Economic Sustainability<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
quarter<br />
3.1 Branding Bondi Junction. Distinct point of difference or unique • 100% of marketing communications<br />
<br />
selling proposition for Bondi Junction. reinforce the Bondi Junction Brand.<br />
3.2 Marketing Bondi Junction. High profile for Bondi Junction in the • Twice yearly communication with the <br />
investment community.<br />
3.3 Positioning Bondi Junction Distinct identity for individual precincts<br />
Targeted Tenanting Strategy adopted by<br />
local Real Estate Agents<br />
3.4 Retail Training. <strong>Annual</strong> visual merchandising and<br />
customer service training continued.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
investment sector.<br />
• Oxford Street west – June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• <strong>Waverley</strong> Street mall – June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• Remaining Precincts – June 2007<br />
• Vacancy rates reduced from 8.6%<br />
(base year end 2003)<br />
• Business operators achieve a high<br />
standard of professionalism in<br />
merchandising and service.
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Program: 4. Community Wellbeing<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
4.1 Providing Cultural And<br />
Social Opportunities.<br />
Number of events.<br />
Community participation in the design and<br />
enjoyment of events.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• One major <strong>Council</strong> sponsored<br />
community event per annum.<br />
• Increased number of community<br />
participants (base year 2004/<strong>2005</strong>)<br />
Number of family friendly events.<br />
• One event per annum.<br />
<br />
Provide community facilities.<br />
• Complete community facilities study -<br />
June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
<br />
4.2 Providing Recreational<br />
Opportunities.<br />
Number of youth friendly activities. • One event per annum. <br />
4.3 Community Information. Development of community access<br />
guidelines for distribution of community<br />
information in the Bondi Junction CBD.<br />
• June <strong>2006</strong>. <br />
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Program: 5. Safety<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
5.1 Accessible And Safe Open<br />
Space.<br />
Number of streets with improved<br />
footpaths.<br />
Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan<br />
complete.<br />
Number of night time events to increase<br />
passive surveillance.<br />
Number of restaurants trading after 6pm<br />
in the Mall.<br />
Implementation of Youth Safety Protocol.<br />
Guidelines about need for Social Impact<br />
Assessment in DAs completed.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Oxford Street West December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• Two major seasonal night time events<br />
• At leat two Mall businesses regularly<br />
trading after 6pm<br />
• January <strong>2006</strong><br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
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Program: 6. Regulatory Activity<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
6.1 Licensing, Compliance<br />
And Inspections.<br />
Percent of premises requiring registration<br />
that achieve registration.<br />
Percent of registered premises inspected<br />
annually.<br />
Percent of CARS requests completed<br />
within service standard.<br />
• 90%<br />
• 90%<br />
• 80%<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
quarter<br />
<br />
Program: 7. Transport<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
7.1 Encouraging Pedestrians,<br />
Bicycles and Use of Public<br />
Transport.<br />
Bondi Junction public transport access<br />
routes improved.<br />
Bicycle Facilities improved:<br />
• Subject to Federal funding, further<br />
bike lockers installed.<br />
Public transport information in all<br />
marketing and communications.<br />
7.2 Traffic Management. Traffic Impacts post Westfield reviewed.<br />
Directional signage to existing parking<br />
reviewed.<br />
• Strategy and Action Plan by December<br />
<strong>2005</strong><br />
• June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• 100%<br />
• March <strong>2006</strong><br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
Wayfinding Strategy complete.<br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
<br />
7.3 Parking Management. Regular parking patrols. • Patrolled at least once per day. <br />
<br />
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The Bondi Area<br />
Program: 8. Place Management<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
8.1 Bondi Area Place<br />
Management.<br />
8.2 Strategic Policies And<br />
Plans.<br />
Performance on monthly Service Level<br />
Agreements (SLA).<br />
Percentage of CARS requests for Bondi<br />
Beach Place actioned within service<br />
standards.<br />
Fully documented Place Management<br />
model.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Strategic Plan – Bondi Beach<br />
component adopted.<br />
Implementation of <strong>Waverley</strong> Strategic Plan –<br />
Bondi Beach component commenced.<br />
Bondi Beach Use Strategy implemented.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 100% activities as specified and<br />
within agreed timeframe.<br />
• 75% of CARS requests completed<br />
within service standard.<br />
• 90% of CARS completed within one<br />
week of service standard.<br />
• October <strong>2005</strong><br />
• March <strong>2006</strong><br />
• June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• July <strong>2005</strong><br />
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Program: 9. Environment<br />
Activity Measure Target • Progress<br />
this<br />
9.1 Waste Management. Regular waste audits of abandoned waste<br />
and bins left on streets.<br />
Dumped rubbish action strategy for summer<br />
period revised and implemented.<br />
Beach litterbins are less than 100% full.<br />
Waste audit on Bondi Beach targeting<br />
cigarette butts.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• At least four times a week.<br />
• Reviewed annually - October<br />
• Implemented annually - January<br />
• 95% of the time.<br />
• Conducted annually - February.<br />
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Program: 10. Safety And Community Wellbeing<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
10.1 Providing Recreational<br />
Opportunities.<br />
Development of safe use guidelines for<br />
skate ramp.<br />
Bondi Beach and Park hire and usage policy<br />
developed and adopted.<br />
Outdoor Fitness group policy reviewed and<br />
updated.<br />
10.2 Community Safety. Christmas New Year Strategy developed,<br />
implemented and evaluated annually.<br />
Regular safety audits of the Bondi Beach<br />
Place Management area completed and<br />
issues actioned.<br />
10.3 Community Information. New directional and visitor information<br />
signage at the Pavilion installed.<br />
Visitor information, regulation and<br />
interpretative signage for Beach, Park and<br />
Coastal walk installed.<br />
10.4 Visitor Management. Visitor Management Strategy reviewed and<br />
updated.<br />
Revised Visitor Management Strategy<br />
implemented.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• September <strong>2005</strong><br />
• May <strong>2006</strong><br />
• Developed annually - September.<br />
• Implemented annually - December<br />
• Evaluated annually - February<br />
• Audits – quarterly<br />
• Issues actioned – within two months<br />
of audit.<br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• From January <strong>2006</strong><br />
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Program: 10. Safety And Community Wellbeing<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
10.5 Beach Safety<br />
Management<br />
(Lifeguard Service).<br />
Number of lives lost or serious injuries<br />
sustained on <strong>Council</strong>’s beaches per annum<br />
while <strong>Council</strong> lifeguards on duty.<br />
Implementation of compliance with <strong>Council</strong>’s<br />
Risk Reduction Strategies for Beach Safety.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Not to exceed the average number<br />
for the past five years.<br />
• 95%<br />
quarter<br />
<br />
Program: 11. Moving Around Bondi<br />
Activity Measure Target • Progress<br />
this<br />
11.1 Parking Management. Regular parking patrols.<br />
Review Residential preferential Parking<br />
Schemes.<br />
Determine management arrangements for<br />
Bondi Beach car park.<br />
• Meet service level agreement<br />
standard.<br />
• At least one area reviewed per<br />
annum.<br />
• June <strong>2006</strong><br />
<br />
quarter<br />
<br />
Program: 12. Bondi - 'Looking Good'<br />
Activity Measure Target • Progress<br />
this<br />
12.1 Public Place<br />
Enhancement.<br />
• 'Looking Good' strategy for Bondi Beach<br />
developed and implemented.<br />
• Roll out of new litterbin casings in Bondi<br />
Commercial zone completed.<br />
• Developed - June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
<br />
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Program: 12. Bondi - 'Looking Good'<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
12.2 Public Place<br />
Maintenance.<br />
• Programmed park maintenance<br />
completed within timeframe/standard<br />
specified in SLA.<br />
• Programmed maintenance of traffic<br />
calming devices competed with<br />
timeframe/standard specified in SLA.<br />
• Programmed maintenance of high profile<br />
gardens completed within<br />
timeframe/standard specified in SLA.<br />
• Programmed maintenance of grass<br />
verges completed within<br />
timeframe/standard specified in SLA.<br />
• Beach Rake program completed in<br />
accordance with timeframe and standard<br />
specified in SLA.<br />
• Compliance with poster, sticker and<br />
graffiti removal program of high profile<br />
areas in Bondi.<br />
• Response to CARS requests for removal<br />
of offensive graffiti and posters within 1<br />
working day.<br />
• Programmed cleaning and maintenance<br />
of <strong>Council</strong> assets completed in<br />
accordance with SLA.<br />
• Compliance with pool cleaning program<br />
for North Bondi Pool.<br />
• Abandoned cars removed.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 95%<br />
• 100%<br />
• 95%<br />
• 95%<br />
• 95%<br />
• 95%<br />
• 100%<br />
• 95%<br />
• 95%<br />
• 100% in accordance with<br />
Impounding Act<br />
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Program: 12 Bondi - 'Looking Good'<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
12.3 Capital Works. Campbell Parade Stage 2 upgrade (Eastern<br />
side) design completed.<br />
Concept design for Sam Fiszman Reserve<br />
finalised.<br />
Concept design for Bondi Park playground<br />
finalised.<br />
Capital works projects for Bondi Pavilion<br />
completed within allocated timeframe and<br />
budget.<br />
Minor improvement program for Bondi<br />
Pavilion reviewed and implemented.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• 100%<br />
• Reviewed annually - July.<br />
quarter<br />
<br />
Program 13. Regulatory Activity<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
13.1 Enforcement Of <strong>Council</strong><br />
Regulations.<br />
13.2 Licensing, Compliance<br />
And Inspections.<br />
Ranger patrols of Bondi Beach Place carried<br />
out in accordance with the SLA<br />
requirements.<br />
Percentage of registered premises inspected<br />
annually.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
• 95%<br />
quarter<br />
<br />
• 90%
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Program: 14. Village Centres and Gateways<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
14.1 Strategic Policies and<br />
Plans.<br />
14.2 Public Spade<br />
Enhancement.<br />
DCP and Public Domain Improvement Plans<br />
for all village centres developed.<br />
Public Domain Improvement Plan for Bronte<br />
Commercial Centres adopted.<br />
Public place management plan completed.<br />
Bronte village public domain upgrade<br />
completed.<br />
Scheduled improvements to village centres<br />
completed.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• DCP on exhibition February <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
• July <strong>2005</strong><br />
• August <strong>2005</strong><br />
• June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• As per program adopted by <strong>Council</strong><br />
in April <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
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Program: 14. Village Centres and Gateways<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
14.3 Public Place Maintenance<br />
and Cleaning.<br />
Maintenance and cleaning as per schedule.<br />
Mowing and weeding as per schedule.<br />
Cleaning, maintenance and mowing program<br />
reviewed.<br />
Improved maintenance of village centres.<br />
Commercial Waste collected daily.<br />
Dumped rubbish inspected for identification<br />
for action and removed.<br />
Maintenance of landscaped traffic calming<br />
devices completed a minimum of 4 times per<br />
year.<br />
Maintenance of trees in streets.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 90%<br />
• 90%<br />
• February <strong>2006</strong><br />
• Standard set in Public Place<br />
Management Plan.<br />
• 90%<br />
• Inspection/follow up – 90%<br />
• Removed – 100% with one week of<br />
notification.<br />
• 100%<br />
• 90% of CARS requests completed<br />
within service standard.<br />
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Our Neighbourhoods<br />
Program: 14. Village Centres and Gateways<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
14.4 Licensing, Compliance<br />
And Inspections.<br />
Percent of registered premises inspected<br />
annually.<br />
Percentage of building sites inspected with<br />
24 hours of request.<br />
Parking patrols focused on crowded<br />
residential areas:<br />
• Bronte<br />
• Other villages<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 90%<br />
• 90%<br />
• A different area patrolled at least<br />
one day per week.<br />
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Program: 15. Parks and Playgrounds<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
quarter<br />
15.1 Public Space<br />
Percent of planned upgrades completed on • 100% <br />
Enhancement.<br />
15.2 Accessible And Safe<br />
Open Space.<br />
15.3 Cleaning Recreational<br />
Facilities, Parks And<br />
Reserves.<br />
15.4 Landscape Maintenance<br />
In Parks And Reserves.<br />
15.5 Maintain Trees In<br />
Reserves.<br />
time.<br />
Design for Marks Park equal access.<br />
Monitoring of playgrounds and fitness courts:<br />
• High use playground (<strong>Waverley</strong> Park)<br />
inspected daily.<br />
• Playgrounds inspected monthly to a<br />
documented checklist.<br />
Implementation of compliance with <strong>Council</strong>'s<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Risk Reduction Plan.<br />
Emergency cleaning of <strong>Council</strong> reserves<br />
undertaken within 24 hours of working day.<br />
Parks and reserves cleaned weekly.<br />
Major parks (<strong>Waverley</strong> Park, Thomas Hogan<br />
Reserve) cleaned daily.<br />
Daily maintenance for major parks<br />
(<strong>Waverley</strong> Park & Thomas Hogan Reserve).<br />
Other parks and reserves maintained to a 6week<br />
program.<br />
Request for tree pruning meets service<br />
standard.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• 100% of checklist completed daily.<br />
• 100% of checklist completed for<br />
each month.<br />
• 95%<br />
• 100% of CARS requests completed<br />
within service standards.<br />
• 95%<br />
• 95%<br />
• 95%<br />
• 95%<br />
• 90% of CARS requests completed<br />
within service standard.
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Program: 16 Residential <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
16.1 Waste Avoidance And<br />
Recovery.<br />
16.2 Public Place Maintenance<br />
And Cleaning.<br />
Domestic Waste collected weekly.<br />
Increase recycling.<br />
Reduce waste to landfill.<br />
Commercial Waste collected according to<br />
individual contracts.<br />
Maintenance and cleaning as per schedule.<br />
Dumped rubbish inspected for identification<br />
for action and removed.<br />
16.3 Landscape Maintenance Maintenance cycle completed a minimum of<br />
Traffic Calming Devices. 4 times per year.<br />
16.4 Maintain Trees In Streets. Request for tree pruning meets service<br />
standard.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 100%<br />
• 5% per annum from base year 2004<br />
• 1% per annum<br />
• 100%<br />
• 90%<br />
• Inspection/follow up - 90%<br />
• Removed - 100% with one week of<br />
notification.<br />
quarter<br />
<br />
• 100% <br />
• 90% of CARS requests completed<br />
within service standard.
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Program: 17 Open Space Development<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
quarter<br />
17.1 Greenlinks. Develop Greenlink Strategy and Action Plan. • December <strong>2005</strong><br />
<br />
17.2 Coastal Access<br />
Improvements.<br />
17.3 Tree Preservation And<br />
Management.<br />
Complete Greenlink pilot project.<br />
Masterplan for Hunter Park Sculpture<br />
Garden adopted.<br />
Draft Tamarama Park Plan of Management<br />
adopted.<br />
Tree Preservation requests processed within<br />
21 days.<br />
Number of trees in streets and reserves<br />
planted by <strong>Council</strong> each year.<br />
Survival rate of trees planted by <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> aerial bundled cabling target met.<br />
17.4 Bush Regeneration. No of bushcare volunteers.<br />
17.5 Noxious And<br />
Environmental Weeds.<br />
Number of native plants planted by <strong>Council</strong><br />
volunteers each year.<br />
Completion of Environmental Levy programs<br />
Improve community awareness of<br />
noxious/environmental weeds.<br />
Develop and implement weed eradication<br />
program.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• September <strong>2005</strong><br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• 90%<br />
• At least 200<br />
• 80%<br />
• 90%<br />
• 5% increase on previous year.<br />
• At least 500<br />
• 90%<br />
• At least one education program per<br />
year.<br />
• Complete baseline week<br />
assessment of LGA by June <strong>2006</strong>
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Program: 18 Environmental Management, Planning and Policy Development<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
18.1 Progress Of <strong>Council</strong><br />
Toward Sustainability.<br />
18.2 Minimising Environmental<br />
Impacts From <strong>Council</strong><br />
Operations.<br />
Progressive preparation of environmental<br />
policy and plans to reflect best practice.<br />
Percent of <strong>Council</strong> Sustainability Indicators<br />
exhibiting positive improvement each year.<br />
Percent of SoE recommendations<br />
implemented each year.<br />
Number of Environmental Management<br />
Plans developed for <strong>Council</strong> activities each<br />
year<br />
Percent of <strong>Council</strong> staff participating in EMS<br />
training.<br />
Reduction in number of pollution incidents<br />
from <strong>Council</strong> operations each year.<br />
18.3 Environmental Levy. Percent completion of environmental levy<br />
funded programs each year.<br />
18.4 Environmental Education. Number of sustainability educations<br />
programs run by <strong>Council</strong> each year.<br />
Number of residents participating in<br />
environmental education programs.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• At least one policy/plan per year<br />
• 60%<br />
• 80%<br />
• At least 5<br />
• A minimum 5% increase each year<br />
quarter<br />
<br />
• <strong>Annual</strong> reduction from base year<br />
<strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
<br />
• 90% <br />
• A minimum of 2 per year<br />
• <strong>Annual</strong> improvement each year<br />
from base year 2004/<strong>2005</strong>
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Program: 19 <strong>Council</strong> Infrastructure/Building Assets<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
19.1 Stormwater Pollution<br />
Control.<br />
19.2 Management Of Energy<br />
Use And Greenhouse<br />
Emissions From <strong>Council</strong><br />
Facilities And In The<br />
Community.<br />
19.3 Management Of <strong>Council</strong>'s<br />
Water Consumption.<br />
Percent completion of activities identified<br />
within the Integrated Stormwater<br />
Management Plan.<br />
Number of at source pollution prevention<br />
programs run each year.<br />
Response to environmental pollution<br />
incidents.<br />
Complete identified programs in the DEUS<br />
Energy Smart Business Program.<br />
Complete identified programs in the<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Response to Global Warming<br />
Action Plan.<br />
Reduction in energy consumption and<br />
greenhouse emissions from <strong>Council</strong> facilities<br />
and in the community.<br />
Successful implementation of actions<br />
identified in the <strong>Waverley</strong> Water<br />
Conservation Strategy.<br />
Reduction in water consumption from<br />
<strong>Council</strong> facilities and in the community.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 90%<br />
• At least 1 per year.<br />
• Within service standard.<br />
• 80%<br />
• 80%<br />
• <strong>Annual</strong> reduction<br />
• 90%<br />
• <strong>Annual</strong> reduction from base year<br />
2004/<strong>2005</strong><br />
quarter
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Program: 19 <strong>Council</strong> Infrastructure/Building Assets<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
19.4 Improving The<br />
Environmental<br />
Performance of <strong>Council</strong>'s<br />
Fleet Operations.<br />
Continue to investigate the feasibility of<br />
using alternative fuels in <strong>Council</strong> fleet.<br />
Complete identified programs in <strong>Council</strong>’s<br />
Environmental Management System for<br />
Fleet Operations.<br />
Monitor vehicle emissions from <strong>Council</strong><br />
passenger fleet.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• <strong>Report</strong> to <strong>Council</strong> each year.<br />
• 100%<br />
• At least 6 new vehicles tested each<br />
year<br />
quarter
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Program: 20 Services for Children<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
20.1 Child Care And Family<br />
Support Services<br />
Number of children receiving affordable care<br />
through child care and family day care<br />
services.<br />
Percent of services maintaining<br />
accreditation.<br />
Development of standardised customer<br />
satisfaction tool for all child and family<br />
support.<br />
Child care fees.<br />
Number of families with children 0-5 yrs in<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> receiving support from the Child<br />
Care Support team.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• More than 450<br />
• 100%<br />
• Standard tool developed by March<br />
<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
• Within 15% of average fees of other<br />
providers.<br />
• Minimum of 24 families in Parent<br />
Programs.<br />
• Minimum quarterly education in<br />
formation sessions for parents (80<br />
families).<br />
• Up to 40 families provided with<br />
counselling.<br />
quarter
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Program: 20 Services For Children<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
20.2 Support To Child Care. Adherence to Federal Government<br />
agreements relating to support children.<br />
Completion of review of operations of Child<br />
Care Support.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 150 children<br />
July - December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• March <strong>2006</strong><br />
quarter<br />
<br />
Program: 21 Services For Young People<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
21.1 Social/Recreational<br />
Events And Activities.<br />
21.2 Better Futures Project 1<br />
(Young People 9-13<br />
years).<br />
21.3 Better Futures Project 2<br />
(Young People).<br />
Number of live music events for young<br />
people.<br />
Number of youth programs/activities held at<br />
the Bondi Pavilion.<br />
Completion of action plan based on research<br />
into needs of 9-13 year olds for services.<br />
Comply with service specifications re<br />
outcomes agreed with State Government.<br />
21.4 Library Youth Space Review of use of library youth space and<br />
develop future actions.<br />
• At least 5 per year<br />
• At least 5 per year<br />
• Action plan finalised September<br />
<strong>2005</strong>.<br />
• Six meetings of newly constituted<br />
Eastern Suburbs Youth Services<br />
Network per year.<br />
<br />
quarter<br />
<br />
• Five events held with positive<br />
promotion of young people.<br />
<br />
• March <strong>2006</strong>
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Program: 22 Services For Older People<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
22.1 Meals On Wheels. Percent of services that maintain relevant<br />
government subsidy.<br />
Quality assurance activities conducted by<br />
each service.<br />
Meals delivered – daily average.<br />
22.2 Seniors Centre. Average monthly attendance at Seniors<br />
Centre.<br />
22.3 Home Library. Number of <strong>Waverley</strong> home library clients.<br />
Number of loans to <strong>Waverley</strong> clients.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 100%<br />
• One annually.<br />
quarter<br />
<br />
• At least 125.<br />
<br />
• 1,200 monthly. <br />
• 200<br />
• 20,000 per annum.
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Program: 23 Services For People With A Disability<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
23.1 Medium Term<br />
Accommodation.<br />
23.2 Individual Support (Case<br />
Management, Living Skills<br />
Training).<br />
Number of subsidised rental accommodation<br />
places for people with an intellectual<br />
disability.<br />
Number of people provided with support.<br />
Percent of customers expressing satisfaction<br />
with the services.<br />
23.3 Disability Planning. Percent of remaining targets met in the<br />
Disability Action Plan and Access Policy.<br />
23.4 Community Education. Number and type of events/activities<br />
promoting awareness of disability issues.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 6 places<br />
quarter<br />
<br />
• 12<br />
• 90%<br />
• Progress made on 100% of<br />
remaining components of the plan.<br />
<br />
• At least three.
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Program: 24 Services For People from Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Communities<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
24.1 Policy Implementation. Percent of targets met in Multicultural Policy.<br />
Percent of targets met in Aboriginal and<br />
Torres Strait Islander Access and Equity<br />
Policy.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Progress made on 20% of<br />
components of the plan<br />
• Progress made on 20% of<br />
components of the plan<br />
quarter
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Program: 25 Library Services<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
quarter<br />
25.1 Lending Services. No. of loans per capita per annum.<br />
• More than 9.6<br />
<br />
Inter library loan success for <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
borrowers.<br />
No. of reservations:<br />
- total pa<br />
- Establish base - June <strong>2006</strong><br />
<br />
- via Web OPAC.<br />
- % of total.<br />
25.2 Information Services. Information inquiries successfully completed. • 90% <br />
25.3 Customer Usage. Number of members.<br />
• More than 30,000<br />
<br />
No. of visits pa:<br />
• in person<br />
• via Home Page<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 90%<br />
• More than 570,000<br />
• Establish base - June <strong>2006</strong>
Program: 26 Recreational And Cultural Services<br />
26.1 Cultural Programs,<br />
Activities And Events.<br />
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Number of affordable and accessible cultural<br />
programs at Bondi Pavilion including school<br />
holiday programs, music and arts projects,<br />
concerts and exhibitions.<br />
Number of free or concessional projects and<br />
facilities provided for disadvantaged groups.<br />
(Pavilion)<br />
Number/type of events/ exhibition held.<br />
(Library)<br />
Satisfaction rating for cultural<br />
programs/activities.<br />
Number of public events targeting culturally<br />
and linguistically diverse and Aboriginal and<br />
Torres Strait Islanders communities.<br />
Number of public events targeting youth,<br />
families, older people and children.<br />
Satisfaction rating for events.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 47 per annum<br />
• Three per week per term<br />
• Six or greater per quarter<br />
• Minimum 90% of those surveyed.<br />
• At least 3<br />
• At least 9<br />
• Minimum 90%
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Program: 27 Community Development And Support<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
27.1 Support For Community<br />
Cultural Groups.<br />
Value of community and cultural grants<br />
provided annually.<br />
Percent of grant recipients who meet agreed<br />
outcomes.<br />
Development of guidelines to inform support<br />
to emerging artists/cultural groups.<br />
27.2 Community Development. Number of committees receiving specialist<br />
support.<br />
Number of community issues taken up and<br />
progressed through advocacy, research and<br />
community partnerships.<br />
Progress made on 2 strategies from<br />
Homeless Persons research report.<br />
27.3 Community Partnerships. Amount of targeted grants provided to<br />
enhance partnerships to achieve vision.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Minimum $35,000 (cultural),<br />
$240,000 (community).<br />
• 100%<br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• Minimum 9 committees.<br />
• Minimum 2 issues.<br />
• June <strong>2006</strong><br />
quarter<br />
<br />
• $30,000
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Program: 28 Monitoring Changes in <strong>Waverley</strong>'s Population<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
28.1 Planning For a Diverse<br />
and Tolerant Community.<br />
Monitor and report regularly on:<br />
• Median rental figures in <strong>Waverley</strong>. • <strong>Report</strong> annually. <br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
quarter<br />
Program: 29 Accommodation Services<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
29.1 Affordable and Special<br />
Needs Housing Provision.<br />
Units of housing provided.<br />
Update Housing Needs Data and Housing<br />
Needs paper.<br />
Development of a standardised customer<br />
satisfaction tool for tenants.<br />
Units of housing provided.<br />
• Using 2004/<strong>2005</strong> as a base year<br />
(48 units) maintain or increase the<br />
number of special needs housing<br />
units.<br />
• 2007<br />
• March <strong>2006</strong><br />
• Using 2004/<strong>2005</strong> as a base year<br />
(29 units) maintain or increase the<br />
number of affordable housing units.<br />
quarter
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Program: 30 Community Employment And Training Services<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
30.1 Employment Services. Number of job seekers assisted with Job<br />
Network Services under employment<br />
services contract 3 (2003-<strong>2006</strong>).<br />
Develop and implement new business<br />
opportunities for highly disadvantaged client<br />
groups.<br />
30.2 Training Services. Number of participants completing training<br />
programs per annum.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Between 3,000 - 4,000.<br />
• 20% increase in engaging targeted<br />
highly disadvantaged groups.<br />
quarter<br />
<br />
• Minimum of 300. <br />
Program: 31 Community Safety<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
31.1 Planning Community<br />
Safety.<br />
Percentage of remaining strategies in<br />
Community Safety Plan progressed.<br />
Development of projects for submission.<br />
Completed training schedule for identified<br />
staff in Homeless Persons Protocol.<br />
• 40% annually.<br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
<br />
quarter
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Program: 32 Community Information, Referral And Provision Of Facilities<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
quarter<br />
32.1 Community Information. All LINCS data reviewed.<br />
• <strong>Annual</strong>ly<br />
<br />
Number of annual directory updates<br />
available on the website.<br />
Requests for arts and cultural information at<br />
Bondi Pavilion.<br />
32.2 Community Facilities. Use of community buses according to<br />
guidelines.<br />
Mill Hill weekly use rate by community<br />
groups.<br />
School of Arts weekly use rate of community<br />
space.<br />
Provision of affordable venues at Bondi<br />
Pavilion to encourage cultural activities.<br />
Review of hiring policy/ procedures, fees and<br />
charges to maximise utilisation and ensure<br />
access and equity (Pavilion).<br />
Satisfaction rating for use of Pavilion<br />
facilities (Gallery, function rooms etc).<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 3 per year<br />
• 100% provided or referred on<br />
• Greater than 5 hours per day by<br />
approved community groups.<br />
• 60 hours or more per week.<br />
• 40 hours or more.<br />
• 50 hours of more per week.<br />
• November <strong>2005</strong><br />
• Greater than 90%
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Program: 33 Traffic And Transport Planning, Management And Regulation<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
33.1 Moving People More<br />
Efficiently.<br />
Vehicle registrations.<br />
Implementation of Transportation Policy:<br />
• Bus priority measures:<br />
Bondi Road<br />
Old South Head Road<br />
Oxford Street<br />
• Investigate feasibility of Light Rail.<br />
• Bike Plan implemented.<br />
• Bike Facilities installation - locker<br />
locations identified and subject to<br />
Federal funding installed.<br />
• Model shift of trips by car to other forms<br />
of transport.<br />
• Develop Greenlinks.<br />
• Non-structural (behavioural change)<br />
options to reduce car use.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Equal to or less than base year<br />
2004 (30,874).<br />
• October <strong>2005</strong><br />
• October <strong>2005</strong><br />
• June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• As per negotiated plan with State<br />
Government and Associated<br />
<strong>Council</strong>s.<br />
• Stage 2 - June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• 3% shift per annum towards public<br />
transport.<br />
• Pilot Project by June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
• Pilot Project by April <strong>2006</strong> (car<br />
share).<br />
quarter
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Program: 33 Traffic And Transport Planning, Management and Regulation (continued)<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
33.1 Moving People More<br />
Efficiently.<br />
• Implementation of off-street parking<br />
provision in DCP 14.<br />
• Program developed to reduce road<br />
space for private vehicle use by 5%.<br />
Traffic congestion measures introduced:<br />
Along main road during week days.<br />
• Parking patrols<br />
• Vehicle speeds<br />
Along transport corridors on week-ends.<br />
• Parking patrols<br />
• Vehicle speeds.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 100% compliance.<br />
• June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• Twice daily during peak hours.<br />
• <strong>Annual</strong> reduction from base year.<br />
• Twice daily during peak hour.<br />
• <strong>Annual</strong> reduction from base year.<br />
quarter
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Program: 33 Traffic And Transport Planning, Management and Regulation<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
33.2 Moving People Safely. Implementation of footpath improvement<br />
program.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Pedestrian Access & Mobility Plan<br />
designed and implemented.<br />
Availability of mobility parking space.<br />
Implementation of 40km/hr in selected areas:<br />
• Bondi<br />
• Bronte<br />
Traffic accidents reduced.<br />
Regular communication program for safe<br />
driving, safe parking and education on traffic<br />
and parking regulation.<br />
Traffic and Transport Safety projects<br />
implemented:<br />
• Seven Ways completed;<br />
• Hardy and Murriverie Street completed;<br />
• Investigation and design School zones -<br />
Bondi Basin.<br />
School Safety.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Major works and infrastructure<br />
program follow priorities.<br />
• June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• Daily patrols of mobility spaces in<br />
commercial areas.<br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• Reduced annually by 5%<br />
• One Black Spot targeted annually for<br />
funding.<br />
• Articles in various local papers,<br />
targeting one aspect of driver safety<br />
twice per quarter commencing July<br />
<strong>2005</strong>.<br />
• June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• February <strong>2006</strong><br />
• July <strong>2006</strong><br />
• Up to five schools patrolled per week<br />
in the am and pm peak.<br />
quarter
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Program: 33 Traffic And Transport Planning, Management And Regulation<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
33.3 Improving Local<br />
Amenity.<br />
Parking patrols focused on commercial<br />
areas:<br />
• Bondi Beach<br />
• Bondi Junction<br />
• Local villages<br />
Parking patrols focused on crowded<br />
residential areas:<br />
• Bondi Junction<br />
• Bondi Basin<br />
• Bronte<br />
• Local Neighbourhoods<br />
Review Residential Preferential Parking<br />
Schemes.<br />
Date of adoption of action plans to address<br />
issues raised in parking surveys.<br />
Percent of residents surveyed in the postimplementation<br />
phase of a new parking<br />
scheme who say that parking amenity has<br />
improved.<br />
Abandoned cars removed.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Bondi Beach – Patrolled in<br />
accordance with SLA.<br />
• Bondi Junction – Patrolled at least<br />
twice per day.<br />
• Local villages - Patrolled at least once<br />
a week.<br />
• Bondi Junction - Patrolled at least<br />
once per day.<br />
• Bondi Basin - Patrolled at least twice<br />
per day weekend and once per day<br />
weekdays.<br />
• Bronte - Patrolled at least once per<br />
day.<br />
• Local Neighbourhoods - Every area<br />
patrolled at least once per week.<br />
• Minimum of 3 areas as reviewed per<br />
annum.<br />
• Within six (6) months of survey results.<br />
• 75%<br />
• 100% in accordance with Impounding<br />
Act.<br />
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Program: 33 Traffic And Transport Planning, Management and Regulation<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
33.4 Systems Review And<br />
Improvement.<br />
Implement stage 2 Best Practice Parking<br />
Services Program.<br />
Implement Parking Infrastructure<br />
Replacement Program:<br />
• Computer Infringement Technology<br />
Vandalism of Parking Meters.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• September <strong>2005</strong><br />
• October <strong>2005</strong><br />
• Vandalism decreases annually as a<br />
proportion of total repairs.<br />
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Program: 34 Community Planning And Policy Development<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
34.1 Strategic Urban Planning. Percent of statutory requirements or <strong>Council</strong><br />
requests completed within agreed<br />
timeframes for new or amended planning<br />
policies including LEPs, DCPs,<br />
Environmental Studies and Strategic Plans.<br />
34.2 Heritage Planning And<br />
Conservation.<br />
Compliance with directions from State<br />
government and <strong>Council</strong> to prepare and<br />
amend planning instruments and policy as<br />
required.<br />
Land use:<br />
• Open space compared to other land<br />
uses.<br />
• Low density residential usage compared<br />
to medium and high density.<br />
Review of <strong>Waverley</strong> Heritage Study<br />
completed.<br />
Improved knowledge, understanding,<br />
awareness and appreciation of <strong>Waverley</strong>'s<br />
heritage.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 100% within agreed time frames.<br />
• To be completed within statutory<br />
timeframes.<br />
• 12.5% of available land.<br />
• 1:2<br />
• August <strong>2006</strong><br />
• <strong>Waverley</strong> Heritage and Design<br />
Award presented bi-annually.<br />
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Program: 34 Community Planning And Policy Development<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
34.3 ESD Policy Development<br />
And Planning.<br />
Percentage of current relevant policies<br />
reviewed annually to ensure compliance with<br />
ESD principles.<br />
Progressive preparation and review of built<br />
form plans and policies to ensure best<br />
practice in ESD.<br />
34.4 Sustainable Built Form. Improved consideration of sustainability in<br />
the development assessment process.<br />
34.5 Community Planning. Adoption of the <strong>Waverley</strong> Strategic Plan<br />
(WSP) using the Community Planning<br />
approach.<br />
Financial information presented in each<br />
section of the management plan.<br />
The Community Planning approach is used<br />
in all new significant planning to ensure<br />
cross-departmental and community input.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 10%<br />
• Prepare/amend a minimum of one<br />
policy per year.<br />
• Undertake a minimum of one audit<br />
of existing policy each year.<br />
• Undertake spot audits of 15<br />
development assessments each<br />
year to ensure compliance with<br />
local and state sustainability<br />
policies.<br />
• March <strong>2006</strong><br />
• June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• 100%<br />
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Program: 34 Community Planning And Policy Development<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
34.6 Social Planning. Finalisation of social planning elements of<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Strategic Plan to achieve<br />
compliance under the LGA.<br />
Progress achieved on the remainder of<br />
action in the Social Plan, which expires<br />
December <strong>2005</strong>.<br />
Actions from <strong>Waverley</strong> Strategic Plan<br />
achieving social planning integrated into<br />
Management Plan.<br />
34.7 Cultural Planning ArtsPlus actions integrated into<br />
Management Plan.<br />
34.8 Transport Planning. Reduced reliance on private car use in<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>.<br />
Increased use of more sustainable<br />
alternative transport opportunities.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• 90%<br />
• March <strong>2006</strong><br />
quarter<br />
<br />
• March <strong>2006</strong> <br />
• Investigate the feasibility of mass<br />
transit options including light rail.<br />
• <strong>Report</strong> to <strong>Council</strong> on alternative<br />
sustainable transport opportunities.
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Program: 35 Building Control<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
35.1 Development And<br />
Building Control.<br />
Median DA turnaround time compared to<br />
Group 2 councils.<br />
Number of appeals to Land and<br />
Environment Court.<br />
Percent of construction certificates issued<br />
within a median turnaround time of 15<br />
working days of application.<br />
Percent of building sites inspected within<br />
24 hours of phone request or 48 hours of<br />
written request.<br />
Nett dwelling completions.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Median DA turnaround time to equal or<br />
better the median level for Group 2<br />
councils by <strong>2005</strong>.<br />
• 50%of appeals or greater to be settled<br />
by consent orders, discontinued or<br />
dismissed.<br />
• 80% of all construction certificates.<br />
• 100% of all inspections.<br />
• Less than 0.5% per annum.<br />
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Program: 36 Quality, Responsive Customer Service<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
36.1 Understanding<br />
Customers Needs And<br />
Expectations.<br />
Develop and implement Customer<br />
Service Survey Action Plan.<br />
Undertake customers survey regarding<br />
access points and opening hours.<br />
Commence program of exit interviews<br />
with customers.<br />
Develop and begin internal customer<br />
service survey.<br />
Continue and extend mystery shopper<br />
program.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Developed by July <strong>2005</strong><br />
• Implementation commenced by August<br />
<strong>2005</strong><br />
• Results reported to ET by September<br />
<strong>2005</strong><br />
• July <strong>2005</strong><br />
• Implemented by December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• Undertaken annually.<br />
• Program extended by December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• One set of ten visits per quarter in<br />
each area.<br />
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Program: 36 Quality, Responsive Customer Service<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
36.2 Creating A Service<br />
Culture.<br />
Performance in mystery caller and<br />
mystery shopper programs.<br />
Performance in customer service areas<br />
against internal service standards.<br />
Results from exit interviews with<br />
customers.<br />
Performance in dealing with complaints.<br />
Results from internal customer surveys.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Mystery Shopper:<br />
• Average 80% on all measures.<br />
• 75% of CARS requests meet service<br />
standard.<br />
• 90% of CARS completed within one<br />
week of service standard.<br />
• Overall customer satisfaction score of<br />
80% or better.<br />
• 90% of complaints finalised within<br />
service standard.<br />
• Overall customer satisfaction score of<br />
80% or better.<br />
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Program: 36 Quality, Responsive Customer Service<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
36.3 Customer Service<br />
Systems, Processes And<br />
Co-ordination.<br />
Service standards developed in all areas<br />
of council.<br />
Customer service measures<br />
Improvement in customer service Coordination<br />
to 1 st and 2 nd floor.<br />
Implementation of new CARS system.<br />
Improvement in beach and residential<br />
parking permit process<br />
Improved sharing and co-ordination of<br />
customer service information.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• February <strong>2006</strong><br />
• 2 nd floor – All customers for these<br />
services being attended to on ground<br />
floor by July <strong>2005</strong><br />
• December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• New systems implemented by<br />
December 2007<br />
• Customer service Leadership Team<br />
meets monthly during <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
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Program: 37 Public Participation - Community Consultation<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
37.1 Community And<br />
Customer Surveys And<br />
Consultation.<br />
Percentage of scheduled consultations<br />
and surveys conducted.<br />
Percentage of surveys, consultation plans<br />
and results posted on intranet.<br />
Adoption of action plans from survey and<br />
consultation reports.<br />
Number of community consultations that<br />
include strategies to target CALD<br />
communities.<br />
37.2 Precinct system. Number of Precinct meetings held and<br />
attendance level.<br />
• 80%<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 100% (>30 participants).<br />
• Within 2 quarter of receiving results.<br />
• 20%<br />
• Precincts meet at least 3 times a year.<br />
• Using 1998/1999 as a base year<br />
maintain or increase Precinct<br />
attendance figures.<br />
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Program: 37 Public Participation - Community Consultation<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
37.3 Regular Consultative<br />
Forums.<br />
Number of meetings of:<br />
• Disability Access Committee.<br />
• Multicultural Advisory Committee.<br />
• Major Events and Community Safety<br />
Committee.<br />
• Public Arts Committee.<br />
• Waste & Resource Recovery<br />
Customer Reference Panel.<br />
• Surf Life Saving Clubs in <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
Area.<br />
• Eastern Region Local Government<br />
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander<br />
Forum.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• At least 6 per year<br />
• At least quarterly<br />
• At least quarterly<br />
• At least 3 a year<br />
• At least 2 a year<br />
• At least twice a year<br />
• At least monthly<br />
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Program: 38 Public Participation - Provision Of <strong>Council</strong> Information<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
38.1 External<br />
Communications.<br />
Develop and implement a<br />
Communications Strategy.<br />
Publication of Community Newspaper.<br />
Percentage of <strong>Council</strong> Business Papers<br />
posted on the website.<br />
Redesign/upgrade website.<br />
Number of incidents of communication<br />
community language per annum.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Developed by December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• Implementation commenced by<br />
February <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
• Quarterly.<br />
• 100%<br />
• Every three years.<br />
• 15% increase in visits each year from<br />
base year (2004 505,500 visitors).<br />
• Baseline established <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
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Program: 39 Open and Accountable Governance<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
quarter<br />
39.1 Governance Review And Score on Governance Health check list. • At least '2' on all elements. <br />
Planning.<br />
39.2 Corruption Prevention. Corruption prevention incorporated in<br />
business/service reviews and evaluations<br />
39.3 <strong>Report</strong>s Required By<br />
Legislation And<br />
Government Departments.<br />
Strategy on fraud and corruption<br />
prevention reviewed.<br />
Fraud and corruption prevention<br />
improvement projects implemented.<br />
Maintain and report on gift registers<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> check on compliance with<br />
purchasing procedures.<br />
Percent of reports required by legislation<br />
provided on time and in format required.<br />
Percent of reports requested by<br />
Government Departments provided on<br />
time and in format required.<br />
• 100%<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• At least every two years<br />
• At least 4 annually<br />
• <strong>Annual</strong>ly<br />
• 80%<br />
• 100%<br />
• 100%
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Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
39.4 Information Management<br />
And Technology.<br />
39.5 Business And Service<br />
Improvement.<br />
Develop and implement IT Strategic Plan.<br />
Percent of availability (free of unplanned<br />
downtime) of local area network.<br />
Expansion of Land Information System<br />
(LIS) developed and implemented.<br />
Audits of compliance with Records<br />
Management Policy.<br />
Implement Vital Records Disaster<br />
Recovery Plan.<br />
Implement the organisational restructure.<br />
Efficiency and effectiveness of key work<br />
units reviewed.<br />
Improved reporting and management<br />
information.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Plan completed by June <strong>2006</strong><br />
• Implementation commenced by July<br />
<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
• 95% average across system.<br />
• July <strong>2005</strong><br />
• 90%<br />
• July <strong>2005</strong><br />
• In stages from October <strong>2005</strong> to June<br />
<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
• At least three reviews of key work units<br />
every two years.<br />
• Plan developed to scope project<br />
- May <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
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Program: 40 Continuous Improvement Through Business Excellence<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
40.1 Business Service<br />
Improvement.<br />
Improvement recommendations from the<br />
Community Cultural Centre review<br />
implemented.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• New Liquor Licensing system - May<br />
<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Revised operational procedures and<br />
checklists – June <strong>2006</strong><br />
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Program: 41 Financial Management<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
41.1 Income Collection. Amount of overall budgeted income target<br />
met.<br />
Amount of rates levied compared to<br />
budget.<br />
• 100%<br />
• 100%<br />
Returns from key commercial investments<br />
compared to budget.<br />
• 95%<br />
41.2 Expenditure Management. Budgeted expenditure met overall. • Kept at or below budget and reduced if<br />
income not achieved.<br />
41.3 Financial Performance. Performance on Local Government • Green light achieved on at least six<br />
Health Check Indicators.<br />
indicators.<br />
41.4 Budget Planning,<br />
Forecasting And Review.<br />
Date of preparation of four-year forecast. • December of each year.<br />
Debt service ratio.<br />
• No more than 6%<br />
Unrestricted current ratio – assets to<br />
liabilities.<br />
Cost reduction strategy implemented.<br />
Income diversification strategy developed<br />
and implemented.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Greater than 2:1<br />
• Measurable saving achieved until June<br />
2007<br />
• Developed by November <strong>2005</strong><br />
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Program: 41 Financial Management<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
41.5 Financial And Business<br />
Support To Operational<br />
Units.<br />
Financial advice provided to business and<br />
service reviews.<br />
Committal costing system implemented.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> committal costing effectiveness<br />
review.<br />
Percent of accepted procurement audit<br />
recommendations implemented.<br />
41.6 Business Operations. Category 1 business unit operations meet<br />
financial and other performance<br />
measures.<br />
Cemetery business operations results.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> car park business Operations<br />
results.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• In accordance with business and<br />
service review schedule<br />
• November <strong>2005</strong><br />
• 75% in all departments.<br />
• 90% within two quarters of acceptance<br />
and budget allocation.<br />
• Meet/exceed financial target<br />
• Meet/exceed occupancy rates Bondi<br />
Junction for <strong>Council</strong>’s commercial<br />
properties.<br />
• Meet or exceed financial target<br />
• Meet or exceed financial target<br />
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Program: 42 Strategic Asset Management<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
42.1 Asset Management And<br />
Planning.<br />
Develop and maintain a Strategic Asset<br />
Management Plan:<br />
• Version 1 incorporating initial review<br />
of costs to bring assets to acceptable<br />
condition.<br />
• Subsequent revisions.<br />
Ongoing implementation of key elements<br />
of a total asset management system:<br />
• 70.30 funding ratio for asset<br />
upgrading and maintenance<br />
compared to new work allocation.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> monitoring of key performance<br />
measures adopted in SAMP.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> accommodation strategy<br />
developed.<br />
Investment Strategy developed and<br />
implemented.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• August <strong>2005</strong><br />
• <strong>Annual</strong>ly<br />
• Assessed annually and maintained on<br />
average over the proceeding 5 year<br />
period.<br />
• 80% of targets as prescribed in SAMP<br />
achieved within planning period.<br />
• September <strong>2005</strong><br />
• Stage 2 by March <strong>2006</strong><br />
• Implementation as per strategy.<br />
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Program: 42 Strategic Asset Management<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
42.2 Capital Works. Percent of works delivered on time and<br />
within budget in accordance with<br />
approvals in the Capital Works Program<br />
42.3 Maintaining Quality And<br />
Accessible Buildings and<br />
Infrastructure.<br />
as reviewed quarterly by <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
Percent of works completed on budget.<br />
Percent of works completed on time.<br />
Funding for asset maintenance and<br />
improvement (as opposed to funding for<br />
new assets).<br />
Percentage of works over $50,000<br />
subject to an access audit.<br />
42.4 Risk Reduction. Percent of accepted recommendations of<br />
public risk audits implemented.<br />
42.5 Fleet And Equipment<br />
Maintenance.<br />
Percentage of funded strategies from<br />
annual Risk Reduction Plan implemented.<br />
Percent of vehicles and equipment<br />
available for use on a daily basis.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 90%<br />
quarter<br />
<br />
• 90%<br />
• 90%<br />
• Increases annually<br />
• 100%<br />
• 100%<br />
• 100%<br />
• 90%
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Program: 43 Staffing The Organisation<br />
Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
43.1 Equal Employment<br />
Opportunity.<br />
43.2 Occupational Health and<br />
Safety.<br />
<strong>2005</strong>/09 EEO Management Plan<br />
prepared and implemented.<br />
Number of childcare places provided for<br />
staff.<br />
Reduce the number of time lost injuries.<br />
Reduce the severity of injuries (net cost).<br />
Reduced the duration of time lost injuries.<br />
OH&S Committee meets.<br />
Develop and Implement OH&S Strategic<br />
Plan.<br />
Strategies in OH&S Strategic Plan priority<br />
improvement areas achieved.<br />
43.3 Induction Reduction in turnover for staff with less<br />
than 3 years service.<br />
43.4 Training And<br />
Percentage of new staff trained in ethics,<br />
Development.<br />
OH&S, EEO.<br />
Percent of scheduled components of<br />
Training Plan delivered annually.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• Completed December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• Commence implementation February<br />
<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 8 from January <strong>2006</strong><br />
• Less than 2004/<strong>2005</strong> average<br />
• Less than 2004/<strong>2005</strong> average<br />
• Less than 2004/<strong>2005</strong> average<br />
• Monthly<br />
• Develop - December <strong>2005</strong><br />
• Implement - <strong>2006</strong>/2009<br />
• 80%<br />
quarter<br />
• Less than 2004/<strong>2005</strong> average. <br />
• 90%<br />
• 85%
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Activity Measure Target Progress this<br />
43.5 Managing Performance. Managers and supervisors complete<br />
compulsory Management Development<br />
training.<br />
43.6 Human Resource<br />
Planning.<br />
Implementation of balanced score cards<br />
for Divisional Managers.<br />
Percent of assessments completed within<br />
4 weeks of due date.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Staff Awards program for<br />
performance 'Excellence'.<br />
Implement Human Resources Strategic<br />
Plan.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
• 100% managers, <strong>2005</strong><br />
• 75% supervisors, <strong>2006</strong><br />
• 100%<br />
• 100%<br />
• <strong>Annual</strong>ly<br />
quarter<br />
<br />
• Commenced July, <strong>2005</strong>
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Meeting Our Statutory Requirements<br />
The following information is provided in accordance with the annual reporting requirements outlined in<br />
Section 428(2) of the Local Government Act 1993.<br />
a. Statement of Expenses, Revenue and Assets<br />
This information can be found in <strong>Council</strong>’s Financial <strong>Report</strong>, which begins on page 121.<br />
b. Actual and Projected Performance Comparison<br />
This can be found in Section Two – Reviewing Our <strong>2005</strong>/2009 Management Plan beginning on page<br />
18.<br />
c. State of The Environment – How Are We Going?<br />
(Also see pages 156 – 178 and our separate State of The Environment <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong>)<br />
In our State of the Environment <strong>Report</strong> a number of environmental indicators have been included to<br />
help assess how <strong>Council</strong>, other government agencies and the community are looking after the<br />
environment and working towards the goal of ecologically sustainable development (ESD). As it is<br />
impossible to accurately assess when a community has achieved the right environmental and<br />
economic balance, indicators can show whether we are heading in the right direction. They can also<br />
be used as a report card to assess <strong>Council</strong>'s performance in the years ahead.<br />
The indicators that are used have met the following criteria:<br />
they reflect something fundamental to the long term economic, environmental or social health of the<br />
community;<br />
they are statistically measurable — either the data exists or a practical method of data collection can<br />
be created;<br />
the indicator represents something that can be influenced by the community or government actions.<br />
The indicators that have been chosen are by no means exhaustive, nor cover every environmental,<br />
economic or social consideration. However, they provide the starting point for <strong>Council</strong>'s environmental<br />
program. Each year government agencies suggest a suite of indicators for councils and other<br />
agencies to use. Only some of these are included in this report because <strong>Council</strong> could spend all its<br />
time and resources collecting information on the state of and pressures impacting on the environment<br />
rather than acting to protect it.<br />
The indicators chosen are listed below. For each indicator progress in the current year against the<br />
base year 2001/2002 is shown unless relevant data or other information was unavailable. The last<br />
column shows our movement toward sustainability compared with the baseline figures.<br />
Sustainability Indicator 2001/2002 <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> Movement toward<br />
sustainability<br />
Total tonnes waste to landfill<br />
(no recycling)<br />
17,924 16,958 <br />
Total tonnes waste to<br />
recycling<br />
6,873 10,493.9 <br />
Tonnes of illegally dumped<br />
rubbish removed by <strong>Council</strong><br />
250 634.6 <br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>//<strong>2006</strong>
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Meeting Our Statutory Requirements<br />
Sustainability Indicator 2001/2002 <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> Movement toward<br />
sustainability<br />
Total water consumption in<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> (KL)<br />
Community<br />
<strong>Council</strong><br />
6,228,058 (2002/2003)<br />
159,297<br />
Average percent<br />
compliance with EPA<br />
Beachwatch data<br />
Faecal; Coliform<br />
Enterocci 100%<br />
97%<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>//<strong>2006</strong><br />
6,308,303<br />
80,846<br />
98%<br />
93%<br />
Number of pollution control<br />
devices (including trash<br />
racks and pit baskets) 60 96 <br />
Sustainability Indicator 2001/2002 <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> Movement toward<br />
sustainability<br />
Area of bushland in active care of<br />
<strong>Council</strong> and community (m 2 )<br />
1094 2243 <br />
No of native floral species identified<br />
in <strong>Waverley</strong> LGA<br />
154 154 <br />
No of native faunal species<br />
identified in <strong>Waverley</strong> LGA<br />
93 93 <br />
Sustainability Indicator 2000/2001 <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> Movement toward<br />
sustainability<br />
Per capita of open space<br />
(hectares)<br />
0.0017 0.0017 <br />
Number of DA’s approved<br />
by <strong>Council</strong><br />
929 1020 <br />
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Meeting Our Statutory Requirements<br />
Sustainability Indicator 2001/2002 <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> Movement toward<br />
sustainability<br />
Greenhouse gas emission savings<br />
(tonnes of co2)from <strong>Council</strong><br />
activities<br />
3,306 14,976.4 <br />
Total energy saved through <strong>Council</strong><br />
initiated projects (kwh)<br />
3,660,131 6,731,517 <br />
No of vehicles registered in<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong><br />
No of resident trips made on public<br />
29,314 32,128 <br />
transport (patronage per day)<br />
bus<br />
train<br />
21,680<br />
12,419<br />
No data for<br />
comparison<br />
ferry<br />
2,464<br />
light rail<br />
111<br />
Total kilometres of cycleway in the<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> LGA<br />
** figures from 2003/2004<br />
New Indicator in<br />
2003/2004<br />
29.5 29.5 <br />
Sustainability Indicator 2001/2002 <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> Movement toward<br />
sustainability<br />
Number of affordable housing<br />
units<br />
39 46 <br />
Number of community<br />
volunteers participating in<br />
sustainability or related<br />
activities<br />
604 5638 <br />
Number of residents in precinct<br />
forums<br />
392 1122 <br />
HERITAGE <br />
Sustainability Indicator 2001/2002 20045<strong>2006</strong> Movement toward<br />
sustainability<br />
Heritage items listed in<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> LEP<br />
432 432 <br />
No of traits listed on the NPWS<br />
Aboriginal Sites Register<br />
9 209 <br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>//<strong>2006</strong>
NOISE <br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Meeting Our Statutory Requirements<br />
Sustainability Indicator 2001/2002 <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> Movement toward<br />
sustainability<br />
No of noise complaints 161 500 <br />
KEY<br />
POSITIVE MOVEMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY<br />
NEGATIVE MOVEMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY<br />
NO MOVEMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY RECORDED<br />
- NOT DIRECT INDICATOR OF COUNCIL’S PERFORMANCE<br />
d. Condition of Public Works<br />
Our Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP1), which was completed in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>, provides a new<br />
and more sophisticated approach to setting priorities for expenditure on our assets.<br />
In developing the Plan we have closely reviewed the previously published figures for bringing our<br />
infrastructure assets to a satisfactory standard, and maintaining them at that standard. In the Plan, the<br />
assumptions made in defining a satisfactory standard for various asset classes have been listed, and<br />
the corresponding costs estimated. This has resulted in significantly lower costs for the upgrading and<br />
subsequent maintenance of road pavements, kerb and guttering, and footpaths than the costs listed in<br />
previous years. Further assessments of the published figures for stormwater drainage and buildings<br />
are yet to be carried out.<br />
A condition survey of all <strong>Council</strong> buildings was undertaken during <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>. This will be followed by<br />
a further condition survey of road pavements, kerb and guttering and footpaths in <strong>2006</strong>/2007. In<br />
addition, we will begin a project to map and develop a model of our stormwater system to assist with<br />
both identifying areas that require immediate attention and future maintenance and replacement<br />
planning.<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s Technical Services Section is responsible for our road, footpath and drainage assets.<br />
Road Pavements<br />
In conjunction with the introduction of our Pavement Management System (PMS) we carried out a<br />
physical inspection of all our road assets (road pavements, kerbs and gutters and footpaths) to<br />
determine their condition and remaining useful life.<br />
From our PMS data, approximately 15% of the road pavements (180,000m2) within the <strong>Waverley</strong> area<br />
need rehabilitation and resealing works to bring them up to a reasonable standard.<br />
With a design life of 100 years, funding of approximately 1% of the asset value is required each year<br />
to maintain the road pavements.<br />
Kerb and Gutter<br />
From the PMS data, 65% of the kerbs and gutters in the area needs some form of reconstruction<br />
(approximately 150km). Based on the design life of kerbs and gutters, funding of 3 – 4% of the asset<br />
value is required each year to maintain the kerbs and gutters.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>//<strong>2006</strong><br />
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Meeting Our Statutory Requirements<br />
Condition of Public Works (continued)<br />
Footpaths<br />
Based on the PMS data. Over 25% of the footpath network meeds some form of reconstruction to<br />
improve pedestrian safety. Using a design life of approximately 20 years, funding of 5% of the asset<br />
value is needed each year to maintain the condition of our footpath assets.<br />
Drainage<br />
Using the information collected as part of <strong>Waverley</strong>’s AAS 27 evaluation, we have over 70km of<br />
drainage assets of which only 50% are in a good condition. Based on a conservative estimate, 1.5%<br />
of the asset value is needed each year to maintain these assets.<br />
Urban Roads<br />
Regional Roads<br />
Kerb and Gutter<br />
Footpath<br />
Drainage<br />
Condition as at<br />
June 30, 2002<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>//<strong>2006</strong><br />
Estimate of cost to bring<br />
to satisfactory standard<br />
(current $ value)<br />
Estimate of cost to<br />
maintain standard<br />
(current $ value)<br />
Pavement rehabilitation and<br />
resealing works required<br />
Pavement rehabilitation and<br />
10,160,000 960,000<br />
resealing works required<br />
Reconstruction and repairs<br />
955,000 90,000<br />
required to improve road<br />
profile.<br />
Upgrading works required to<br />
3,465,000 605,000<br />
improve pedestrian safety<br />
and reduce Public Liability<br />
exposure.<br />
Works required to repair pipe<br />
5,950,000 880,000<br />
network and improve<br />
capacity of system.<br />
40,500,000 1,980,000<br />
Maintenance Program<br />
<strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Total<br />
Urban Roads Minor maintenance $228,408<br />
Concrete Roads $121,164<br />
Local Roads Re-sheeting $1,187,557<br />
Regional<br />
Roads Regional Roads Re-sheeting $8,047 $1,545,176<br />
Kerb and<br />
Gutter Minor Repairs $91,619<br />
Pram Ramps $3,761<br />
Construction $370,194 $485,574<br />
Footpath Minor Repairs $343,194<br />
Construction $2,688,358 $3,031,552
Condition of Public Works (continued)<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Meeting Our Statutory Requirements<br />
Maintenance Program<br />
2004/<strong>2005</strong><br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>//<strong>2006</strong><br />
Total<br />
Drainage Maintenance $208,633<br />
Pit Cleaning $143,015<br />
Construction $145,429 $497,077<br />
Maintenance of <strong>Council</strong> Buildings<br />
In <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> $1.499m was spent maintaining <strong>Council</strong>’s building property portfolio. It is estimated<br />
$2.711m would be required to bring all buildings up to a satisfactory standard with a recurrent budget<br />
of $1.510m to maintain them at that level.<br />
In November <strong>2005</strong>, as a result of the restructure of <strong>Council</strong>’s departments, management of the Bondi<br />
Beach Car Park was internally transferred to the Business Services and Property Division in our<br />
Corporate and Technical Department. Operations were reviewed and as a result <strong>Council</strong> took over<br />
directly managing the car park. Streamlined procedures, new signage and replacement of the access<br />
control system were implemented to improve customer facilities. Other notable projects completed<br />
during the year included the refurbishment and upgrade of facilities at <strong>Council</strong>’s aged care residences<br />
in Victoria St and Bronte Rd; internal accommodation changes within <strong>Council</strong> Chambers building;<br />
water saving devices installed in the public facilities at Bronte Beach; improvement of facilities at<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s child care centres in Bronte and <strong>Waverley</strong>; refurbishment of level 1 of <strong>Council</strong>’s Mill Hill<br />
Community Centre to provide additional staff accommodation following on the <strong>Council</strong> restructure. As<br />
mentioned previously, an Asset Condition Survey of <strong>Council</strong> buildings was also completed in late<br />
<strong>2005</strong>. As well as detailing the condition of <strong>Council</strong> building assets it provided an estimate of<br />
maintenance works required over the next 5 - 10 years together with an estimated costs of the work<br />
required.<br />
e. Legal Proceedings<br />
In the period July <strong>2005</strong> to June <strong>2006</strong> <strong>Council</strong> spent a total of $1,055,300.60 on legal expenses. This<br />
included $645,857.41 on planning matters.<br />
In one Land and Environment Court proceeding a fine in the amount of $20,000.00 and a costs order<br />
in the amount of $20,00.00 were imposed upon the Applicant.<br />
Local Court<br />
Prosecutions were undertaken for offences involving parking offences, offences under the Local<br />
Government Act, 1999, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and the Companion<br />
Animals Act, 1998.<br />
Of the 764 cases determined 84 were dismissed, 293 fines were imposed, 123 were withdrawn and<br />
264 matters resulted in no conviction being recorded.<br />
Income Fines and costs ordered by the magistrate to be paid:<br />
Fines: $30,560.00<br />
Court and Professional Costs Nil<br />
TOTAL $30,560.00<br />
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<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Meeting Our Statutory Requirements<br />
Land and Environment Court<br />
Class 1 Appeals to the Land and Environment Court <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Property Applicant Issue Comment<br />
3 Bay Street, North O’Sullivan Lippman Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with<br />
Bondi<br />
Associates<br />
consent orders<br />
6-8 Jaques Avenue, Baker & Kavanagh<br />
Deemed Refusal Discontinued<br />
Bondi Beach<br />
Architects<br />
12 Victoria Street,<br />
Finlayson S97 Appeal against Refusal Discontinued<br />
Queens Park<br />
58 Alt Street,<br />
Queens Park<br />
11 Kenneth Street,<br />
Tamarama<br />
29 Newland Street,<br />
Bondi Junction<br />
278 Military Road,<br />
Dover Heights<br />
18 Napier Street,<br />
Dover Heights<br />
34 Edward Street<br />
Bondi<br />
11 Macpherson<br />
Street, Bronte<br />
419 Bronte Road,<br />
Bronte<br />
419 Bronte Road,<br />
Bronte<br />
15 Napier Street,<br />
Bronte<br />
7 Brown Street,<br />
Bronte<br />
47 Watson Street,<br />
Bondi<br />
17A Gardyne Street,<br />
Bronte<br />
28 – 30 Henrietta<br />
Street,<br />
44A Gardyne Street,<br />
Bronte<br />
30A Hastings<br />
Parade, Bondi<br />
1 Bronte Marine<br />
Drive, Bronte<br />
79 Oceanview<br />
Avenue, Dover<br />
Heights<br />
Travers Class 4 Appeal by objector Development<br />
consent is void and<br />
of no effect<br />
Woniora Investments Class 1 Appeal against<br />
Applicants legal<br />
costs<br />
Appeal Upheld with<br />
Pty Ltd<br />
refusal<br />
consent orders<br />
Antic Class 1 Appeal against<br />
refusal<br />
Appeal dismissed<br />
Amiks Developments<br />
Pty Ltd<br />
Class 1 Deemed Refusal Discontinued<br />
Notaras Class 4 Appeal by objector Discontinued<br />
Panaretos S96 Refusal to modify<br />
consent<br />
Appeal Upheld<br />
Bassett & Jones Deemed Refusal - s96 Discontinued<br />
Lockley & Associates Appeal against refusal Discontinued<br />
Kitching Appeal against refusal Discontinued<br />
Sigg Refusal Discontinued<br />
Frykberg & Scott Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with<br />
consent orders<br />
Dobrosavljevic Deemed Refusal Appeal Dismissed<br />
Joffe Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with<br />
consent orders<br />
Scher Class 1 against condition Discontinued<br />
Cruce Deemed Refusal alteration &<br />
extension<br />
Discontinued<br />
Jackson Teece Appeal against refusal Appeal Dismissed<br />
Chesterman Wills<br />
(25/7/06)<br />
Dean Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with<br />
consent orders<br />
Sukkar Appeal against s96 Refusal Appeal Dismissed<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>//<strong>2006</strong>
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Meeting Our Statutory Requirements<br />
Property Applicant Issue Comment<br />
2-8 Campbell<br />
Parade, Bondi<br />
Makmisovich Footpath seating Discontinued<br />
104 Ebley Street,<br />
Wheeler Deemed Refusal<br />
Discontinued<br />
Bondi Junction<br />
(Brothel)<br />
76 Hastings Parade, A.V. Jennings Pty Ltd S97 (1) Appeal against Discontinued<br />
Bondi<br />
condition of consent<br />
20/6/06<br />
37 Henry street,<br />
Spinolo Appeal against refusal Appeal Dismissed<br />
Queens Park<br />
(5/5/06)<br />
57 Gardyne Street, Clement & Reid Appeal against refusal Discontinued<br />
Bronte<br />
2 lot subdivision<br />
113 Macpherson<br />
Bronte RSL Appeal against refusal Appeal Upheld with<br />
Street, Bronte<br />
Consent Orders<br />
44 Hardy Street, Encore Property Appeal against refusal Discontinued<br />
Dover Heights Developments Pty Ltd<br />
11 Brown Street,<br />
Katz DeemedRefusal2 storey Appeal Upheld with<br />
Bronte<br />
dwelling<br />
Consent Orders<br />
5 Alexander Street, Lufi & Associates Pty Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with<br />
Tamarama<br />
Ltd<br />
Consent Orders<br />
(26/5/06)<br />
4 Patterson Street, Bureau SRH Pty Ltd Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with<br />
North Bondi<br />
Consent Orders<br />
(19/4/06)<br />
7 Lancaster Road, ABC Planning Pty Ltd Deemed Refusal Appeal Dismissed<br />
Dover Height.<br />
(19/6/06)<br />
9 Rodney Street,<br />
Cohen Appeal against refusal Appeal Upheld with<br />
Dover heights<br />
consent Orders<br />
(28/3/06)<br />
29A Hall Street,<br />
Bondi Beach<br />
Stanislav Footpath seating Discontinued<br />
84 Rawson Avenue,<br />
Poch Appeal against refusal Appeal Upheld with<br />
Queens Park<br />
Consent Orders<br />
(27/3/06)<br />
Shop 2 10 Jaques Shenstone & Charles Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with<br />
Avenue, Bondi trading as Richardson<br />
Consent Orders<br />
& Wrench<br />
(6/7/06)<br />
66 Chaleyer Street, Pogrebizhsky Appeal against refusal Discontinued<br />
Rose Bay<br />
(12/4/06)<br />
176 Ebley Street,<br />
Lakeman Appeal against refusal Appeal Dismissed<br />
Bondi Junction<br />
(3/06)<br />
77 Portland Street, Papadeas Deemed Refusal Discontinued<br />
Dover Heights<br />
(2/6/06)<br />
19 Evans Street,<br />
Bronte<br />
Carnegie Deemed Refusal Discontinued<br />
7 Bronte Marine<br />
Danzey Failure to determine s96 Appeal partially<br />
Drive, Bronte<br />
Application<br />
Dismissed –<br />
adopted Gawne’s<br />
recommendations<br />
(4/5/06)<br />
10 Pacific Avenue,<br />
Frazis Deemed Refusal –s96 Discontinued<br />
Tamarama<br />
(5/5/06)<br />
8 Napier Street,<br />
Tony Edye &<br />
Appeal against refusal Discontinued<br />
Dover Heights<br />
Associates<br />
(16/5/06)<br />
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<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Meeting Our Statutory Requirements<br />
Property Applicant Issue Comment<br />
11 <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
Kenn Loch Pty Ltd Deemed Refusal –s96 – Discontinued<br />
Crescent, Bondi<br />
amend condition 4 of<br />
Junction<br />
development consent<br />
19 Boonara Avenue, Bobolas Refuse Appeal Upheld in<br />
Bondi<br />
part<br />
22 Thompson<br />
Lean Productions Deemed Refusal<br />
Discontinued<br />
Street, Tamarama<br />
- s96<br />
19 Francis Street, d - Construct Deemed Refusal – s96 Appeal Upheld with<br />
Bondi Beach<br />
Consent Orders<br />
21 Francis Street, d - Construct Deemed Refusal – s96 Appeal Upheld with<br />
Bondi Beach<br />
Consent Orders<br />
9 Henry, Queens<br />
Park<br />
49 Beaumont Street,<br />
Rose Bay<br />
499 Bronte Road,<br />
Bronte<br />
512 Oxford Street,<br />
Bondi Junction<br />
105 Ramsgate<br />
Avenue, Bondi<br />
Beach<br />
1/21 Francis Street,<br />
Bondi Beach<br />
15 Rodney Street,<br />
Dover Heights<br />
204 Hastings<br />
Parade, North Bondi<br />
26 Alt Street,<br />
Queens Park<br />
13 Violet Street,<br />
Bronte<br />
25 Castlefield<br />
Street, Bondi<br />
26 Hall Street, Bondi<br />
Beach<br />
170 Wellington<br />
Street, Bondi Beach<br />
58 Alt Street,<br />
Queens Park<br />
9 Leichhardt Street,<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong><br />
Cameron & Cameron Deemed Refusal -s96 Appeal Dismissed<br />
Xpace Design Group<br />
Pty Ltd<br />
Appeal against refusal - s96 Appeal Upheld with<br />
Consent Orders<br />
(31/5/06)<br />
Wernham & Palmer Appeal against refusal Appeal Upheld with<br />
Consent Orders<br />
Parras Deemed Refusal Appeal Upheld with<br />
Consent Orders<br />
Puflett Associates<br />
Architects<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>//<strong>2006</strong><br />
Deemed Refusal Awaiting hearing as<br />
at 18/9/06<br />
d - Construct Deemed Refusal – s96 Appeal Upheld with<br />
Consent Orders<br />
Notaras Class 4 consent null & void Awaiting hearing as<br />
at 18/9/06<br />
Seskin Appeal against S82A Refusal Appeal Upheld with<br />
Consent Orders<br />
Lucas Appeal against refusal Discontinued<br />
(15/6/06)<br />
Walsh Deemed Refusal – s96 Appeal Upheld with<br />
conditions/ Consent<br />
Orders<br />
L’Estrange Appeal against refusal Discontinued<br />
(8/6/06)<br />
Solitarii Developments<br />
Pty Ltd<br />
Deemed Refusal Awaiting hearing<br />
d – Construct Deemed Refusal<br />
- s96<br />
Awaiting judgment<br />
Azzopardi Appeal against refusal Awaiting hearing<br />
Reznik Appeal against refusal Appeal Dismissed<br />
There were no Class 5 appeals to the Land and Environment Court in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>.
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Meeting Our Statutory Requirements<br />
f. Mayoral and <strong>Council</strong>lor Fees and Facilities<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s policy on the provision of facilities for use by <strong>Council</strong>lors and the payment of <strong>Council</strong>lors<br />
expenses was revised in April <strong>2005</strong> and commenced on 1 May <strong>2005</strong>. A further minor revision was<br />
made on 18 October <strong>2005</strong>.<br />
The draft policy was publicly exhibited before <strong>Council</strong> adopted the revised policy.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> provides on a reimbursement basis up to $50 per month for mobile phone use or PDA use;<br />
expenses for travel, accommodation and meals for approved conferences and seminars; and child<br />
care and travel costs for official meetings. <strong>Council</strong> will also pay registration costs for approved<br />
conferences and seminars.<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lors also receive the benefit of the following:<br />
Use of official stationery and access to <strong>Council</strong>’s photocopiers and fax machines to discharge their<br />
<strong>Council</strong> functions;<br />
Word processing of official correspondence, subject to the prior approval of the General Manager;<br />
Postage of official correspondence;<br />
Meals on evenings of <strong>Council</strong> and Committee meetings;<br />
Use of a four drawer filing cabinet at home;<br />
Use of a telephone call card for official business;<br />
A personal computer with appropriate software and a separate phone line for the computer.<br />
In addition to the facilities provided to <strong>Council</strong>lors, the Mayor is entitled to receive the benefit of:<br />
Use of a <strong>Council</strong> vehicle;<br />
Secretarial and administrative assistance relating to the discharge of his/her civic functions;<br />
A mobile phone.<br />
In <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>, Mayoral and <strong>Council</strong>lor fees and expenses were:<br />
Mayoral Fees $ 26,747<br />
Deputy Mayoral Fees $ 2,598<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor Fees (including Deputy Mayor) $161,280<br />
<strong>Council</strong>lor’s Expenses and Facilities costs $369,814.11*<br />
* This costing includes the cost of the Mayor’s Secretary/PA and Media Officer<br />
g. Employment of Senior Staff<br />
<strong>Council</strong> has six senior staff as identified under the Local Government Act. The total amount of money<br />
payable for senior staff in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> was:<br />
Salary $995,736.63<br />
Superannuation $57,518.43<br />
Fringe Benefits $51,989.83<br />
Fringe Benefits Tax $53,652.68<br />
The annual remuneration package for senior staff is:<br />
General Manager $265,193.56<br />
Director – Beach, Park & Recreation Services $177,642.48<br />
Director – Corporate & Technical Services $208,261.49<br />
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Director – Library & Community Services $187,120.24<br />
(now called Director – Recreation, Community and Customer Services)<br />
Director – Planning & Environmental Services $164,887.53<br />
Director – Public Works & Services $155,792.27<br />
Note the above remuneration packages contain the following:<br />
Total value of the salary component of the package.<br />
Total amount payable by <strong>Council</strong> by way of employer’s contribution or salary sacrifice to any<br />
superannuation scheme to which the member may be a contributor.<br />
Total value of any non-cash benefits (note personal non cash benefits for motor vehicles are<br />
valued for this purpose by a formula used for calculating fringe benefits tax).<br />
Total amount payable by the <strong>Council</strong> by way of fringe benefits tax for any non-cash benefits<br />
including items such as car parking.<br />
h. Major Contracts Awarded by <strong>Council</strong> (in excess of $150,000)<br />
<strong>Council</strong> awarded eight (8) contracts in excess of $150,000 and three (3) contracts in excess of<br />
$100,000 during <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Name of Contractor Description of Goods and/or<br />
Services<br />
Total Payable<br />
NSW Land Housing Purchase of land & building $ 378,517.00<br />
Winterton Construction 158 Carrington Rd Development $ 1,326,264.00<br />
Inaphase Construction Bondi Surf Life Saving Club $ 1,595,341.00<br />
SJB Planning <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> - Local Village<br />
Centres<br />
$ 293,215.00<br />
GMW Urban Pty Ltd <strong>Waverley</strong> Library Forecourt Upgrade $ 437,189.00<br />
Emoleum Oxford St & Newland St $ 303,451.00<br />
Conybeare Morrison Campbell Parade Project $ 203,370.00<br />
Telstra Adjustment to Telstra Network Oxford<br />
St West<br />
$ 155,595.00<br />
Awada Civil Netball courts - Birrell St $ 138,555.00<br />
Ally Civil Engineering Newland St Footpath Pavement Works $ 128,300.00<br />
Street Furniture Australia Bin enclosures - 'Looking Even Better'<br />
Program<br />
$ 119,605.00<br />
i. Bush Fire Reduction Activities<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> area is one of the most densely populated and urbanised in Australia and has<br />
few, if any, areas likely to be the subject of bush fire activity. With the exception of localised hazard<br />
reduction in the few pockets of remnant bushland, no bush fire reduction activities were carried out in<br />
the <strong>Waverley</strong> area during the year.<br />
j. Multicultural Services (also see pages 27 - 28)<br />
Multicultural Committees<br />
During <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>, <strong>Council</strong> continued to support the Multicultural Advisory Committee which met four<br />
times to identify and propose actions in response to issues affecting people from culturally and<br />
linguistically diverse background.<br />
Multicultural Policy and Action Plan (MPAP)<br />
Extensive work was undertaken to integrate <strong>Council</strong>’s Multicultural Policy and Action Plan with its<br />
Management Plan, incorporating needs identified in <strong>Council</strong>’s draft <strong>2005</strong>/2010 Social Plan.<br />
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Substantial progress was made in reaching the targets set in <strong>Council</strong>’s Multicultural Policy. This work<br />
included an access audit of new signs designed for <strong>Waverley</strong>’s beaches and coast walk, which<br />
adopted most of the auditor’s recommendations. International symbols were used to promote<br />
understanding by people of non-English speaking background. The new signs were installed at the<br />
end of October, and have received a very positive response.<br />
Language aides<br />
Following a review under revised Language Aides Service Guidelines, eleven new language aides<br />
were appointed in August <strong>2005</strong>. Between them they cover nine languages: Arabic, Cantonese, Greek,<br />
Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. A meeting with language aides held<br />
in August <strong>2005</strong> provided an opportunity for team building and an introduction to the forms and<br />
monitoring systems in place to report on their performance. The <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> language aides report<br />
revealed that over 200 incidents of communication assistance were recorded in that year.<br />
Cross Cultural Training<br />
A number of sessions with multicultural content continued to be provided under <strong>Council</strong>’s Learning and<br />
Development Schedule. This included cross cultural awareness training (including needs and use of<br />
the Telephone Interpreter Service/Language Aides), as well as topics on non-discriminatory work<br />
practices and Equal Employment Opportunity for managers and staff.<br />
Festivals and events<br />
Bondi Pavilion Community Cultural Centre<br />
Throughout the year, the Bondi Pavilion Community and Cultural Centre continued to encourage and<br />
assist a diverse range of communities to find cultural expression, and to provide opportunities for<br />
cultural exchange. The Centre involved people of many cultures as performers, artists, tutors,<br />
participants and audience.<br />
Festival of the Winds<br />
The 27 th <strong>Annual</strong> Festival of the Winds was held on the 11 September <strong>2005</strong>. Kite flying is a traditional<br />
element of celebration across many cultures and the Festival celebrates diversity through kites,<br />
multicultural food, music and dance. This year’s performances showcased West Indian, Brazilian,<br />
Argentinian, Chinese, Spanish, Pacific Islander, African, Indian and Indigenous cultures. To<br />
encourage active participation, free dance workshops were offered, and hundreds of local school<br />
children participated in kite making workshops in the lead up to the Festival.<br />
Refugee Week<br />
A series of events was organised for Refugee week in October <strong>2005</strong> celebrating the tremendous<br />
contribution of the many people who have come to the <strong>Waverley</strong> community as refugees. As a<br />
forerunner to Refugee Week, the Bondi Pavilion Community and Cultural Centre hosted: My family –<br />
Showing Diversity, a travelling photographic exhibition by young people portraying their families, some<br />
of them from refugee background, and a series of paintings by Jeeva Chapman expressing concern<br />
for the plight of refugees. On Friday 28 October <strong>2006</strong> popular young comedian Hung Le, who came to<br />
Australia as a refugee, performed for about 100 people at the Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club,<br />
supported by the Solidarity Choir.<br />
Harmony Day<br />
<strong>Council</strong> contributed to the celebration of Harmony Day in May <strong>2006</strong> with a poster exhibition of the<br />
schools competition organised by the Anti Defamation Commission of B’nai B’rith at <strong>Waverley</strong> Library,<br />
and a presentation of ‘The Local Government Perspective’ at TAFE’s Harmony Workshop on<br />
strategies for building and maintaining a harmonious communities.<br />
The Global Table<br />
The third annual Global Table Street Festival in Bondi Junction was held on 8 April <strong>2006</strong> and was a<br />
great success. Performances of music and dance presented by eleven cultural groups delighted a<br />
large audience. Many enjoyed the taste of food representing nine cultural traditions. Young student<br />
chefs from the Sydney Institute of TAFE demonstrated the preparation of small delights from around<br />
the world.<br />
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Multicultural Services (continued)<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s child care centres participated in the Global Table Street Festival with an information stall on<br />
children’s services and a musical performance by children from Bronte Child Care Centre.<br />
k. Works Carried Out on Private Land<br />
<strong>Council</strong> did not carry out any work on private land during the year.<br />
l. Contributions and Donations<br />
Organisation Contribution<br />
Anaphylaxis Australia Inc. 200.00<br />
Australian Kite Association 7,500.00<br />
Australian Paralympic Committee 250.00<br />
APHEDA Pakistan Earthquake Appeal 5,000.00<br />
Bondi Beach Cottage 9,650.00<br />
Bondi Beach Public School - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
Bondi Before & After School Care 2,153.00<br />
Bondi Community Street Project 43,772.00<br />
Bondi Public School - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club 15,000.00<br />
Bondi Toy Library Inc. 16,185.00<br />
Bronte Before & After School Care 2,153.00<br />
Bronte Public School - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
Bronte Surf Lifesaving Club 15,000.00<br />
Eastern Area Tenant Service Inc 13,671.00<br />
Eastern Suburbs Business Enterprise Centre Ltd 6,108.00<br />
Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Inc 1,500.00<br />
Eastern Suburbs Montessori School - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
Eastern Suburbs Playgroups 1,000.00<br />
Eastern Suburbs Police Service Local Area Command 5,000.00<br />
ECHO Bondi Junction Neighbourhood Centre 16,210.00<br />
Financial Assistance – Individual recipient 200.00<br />
Francis Street Playgroup 764.00<br />
Galilee Primary School - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
Junction House 33,331.00<br />
Kesser Forah College - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
Marine Discovery Centre 7,000.00<br />
Mindfields Support Group 290.00<br />
Moriah College - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
Norman Andrews House 36,339.00<br />
North Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club 15,000.00<br />
Prince of Wales Hospital - Department of Aged Care Psychiatry 200.00<br />
Randwick / <strong>Waverley</strong> Community Transport 15,690.00<br />
Reddam House - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
Rose Bay Secondary College - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
Sculpture By The Sea 10,000.00<br />
St Catherine’s - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
St Charles - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
St Clare’s College - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
Tamarama Surf Lifesaving Club 27,500.00<br />
The Lighthouse Community Inc. 10,000.00<br />
The Sonja St Leon Memorial Eating Disorders Research Fund 200.00<br />
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Organisation Contribution<br />
Waitangi Bondi Community Inc. 1,000.00<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Action for Youth Services (WAYS) 65,345.00<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Art Prize – Various individual recipients 7,000.00<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> / Bondi Beach Band Inc. 4,000.00<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> College - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> College Junior School - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Community Out Of School Care 2,153.00<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Photographic Competition – Various individual recipients 690.00<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Public School - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Randwick Philharmonic Society 3,500.00<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> / Woollahra Art Centre 8,318.00<br />
Wairoa Public Primary School - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter 200.00<br />
Youth Art Awards – Various individual recipients 1,725.00<br />
Yeshiva Ladies College - <strong>Annual</strong> Award 50.00<br />
Total $411,647.00<br />
m. Human Resource Activities undertaken by <strong>Council</strong> during <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Our main Human Resource Activities in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> were:<br />
Commencing the implementation of the HR Strategic Plan;<br />
Developing a new EEO Management Plan; and<br />
Implementing <strong>Council</strong>’s organisational restructure to better achieves <strong>Council</strong>’s priorities.<br />
In addition, a range of other significant activities was undertaken and these are detailed below.<br />
Industrial Relations<br />
In the industrial relations area we finalised and began implementing the Resource Recovery<br />
Enterprise Agreement. We also began implementing mandatory ‘Work Choices’ requirements.<br />
Risk Management<br />
Operational Risk Management Initiatives<br />
We prepared and commenced implementing the first operational risk management plan for the period<br />
<strong>2006</strong>/2009, featuring a range of initiatives to reduce <strong>Council</strong>’s exposure to operational risk or loss<br />
including:<br />
Business Continuation Planning,<br />
Emergency Management Planning,<br />
Reviewing our insurance cover, staffing, public liability, environmental management, work process<br />
control, corruption and fraud control, financial management loss and IT&T risk.<br />
Other OH&S Initiatives<br />
Other OH&S initiatives during the year included:<br />
Upgrading WorkSafe <strong>Waverley</strong> to an internet based information system for safety and<br />
environmental systems information, relaunched and branded as Worksafe EnviroSafe <strong>Waverley</strong>.<br />
Implementing a ‘Fitness for Duty’ policy as a draft/pilot policy.<br />
Fully implemented a new series of benchmarks for OHS performance and reporting purposes for<br />
the <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> year, revised for <strong>2006</strong>/2007.<br />
Reviewing our internal OHS&E internal audit program resulting in internal audit training for<br />
Workplace Safety Officers for Safety and Environmental Internal Audits.<br />
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Corruption Prevention Initiatives<br />
We prepared and commenced the implementation of the Corruption Prevention Plan <strong>2006</strong>/2009 with<br />
strategies covering Planning and Development Assessment, Employment Practices, Financial<br />
Management, Tendering and Contractor Management, Governance and Information Technology.<br />
Internal Consulting<br />
Following <strong>Council</strong>’s organisational restructure, the Employee Services Section was restructured into<br />
the Human Resources & Organisational Development Division (HR&OD). A key component of the<br />
restructure was the formation of two teams to work directly with nominated divisions within <strong>Council</strong> to<br />
provide internal HR consulting services.<br />
Employee Communication<br />
Employee communication activities during the year included:<br />
Provision of information sessions to support the organisation restructure.<br />
Continuation of ‘Pipeline’ – <strong>Council</strong>’s monthly staff newsletter.<br />
Development and implementation of an employee wiki.<br />
Provision of information sessions to support the finalisation of the Resource Recovery Enterprise<br />
Agreement and the introduction of the new Employee Assistance Program.<br />
Circulation of job vacancy notices.<br />
Upgrading our employee intranet.<br />
Organisational Development:<br />
The Learning & Development Schedule for <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> focused on the delivery of mandatory training<br />
courses for EEO, Ethics and Drug & Alcohol – both as refreshers training for existing staff training for<br />
new staff. There was also a significant component of training devoted to OH&S.<br />
A summary of the formal training conducted is provided below.<br />
Category Topic<br />
EEO EEO for managers<br />
EEO for staff<br />
Ethics Ethics for all staff<br />
Drug & Alcohol Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Managers<br />
Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Indoor staff<br />
Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Outdoor staff<br />
Induction <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Induction<br />
Lifeguard Induction<br />
OH&S First Aid<br />
First Aid Refresher<br />
Confined Spaces<br />
Confined Spaces Refresher<br />
Fire Warden Training – Emergency Procedures<br />
Manual Handling Training<br />
Responsible Service of Alcohol<br />
Construction Induction<br />
OH&S Consultation<br />
Aggressive Customers Training for PPOs<br />
Worksite Planning (Traffic Controller)<br />
Harassment & Bullying Training<br />
Dog Awareness<br />
Traffic Controller – Stop/Slow<br />
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Category Topic<br />
OH&S Robbery Safety and Security Program<br />
Sun Protection<br />
Chainsaw Operations<br />
Chainsaw Operations Refresher<br />
Management Divisional Sessions after Restructure<br />
Development<br />
Program<br />
Divisional Manager Leadership Development Days<br />
Contract Management Checklist<br />
Other TRIM<br />
Word Advanced Training<br />
Excel Advanced Training<br />
Powerpoint Training<br />
Lotus Notes Training<br />
Customer Service<br />
Cross Cultural Awareness<br />
Interview Skills<br />
Job Applications<br />
Consultative Committee Member<br />
Disability Awareness<br />
Homeless Persons Protocol<br />
Service Desk<br />
Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment & Training<br />
n. EEO Activities Undertaken During <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> has had a series of EEO Management Plans since they were first required by the<br />
Local Government Act in 1993. In March <strong>2006</strong> <strong>Council</strong> developed and began implementing its<br />
<strong>2006</strong>/2010 EEO Management Plan.<br />
A range of strategies from the 2002/<strong>2005</strong>:EEO Management Plan 2002-<strong>2005</strong> continued to be<br />
implemented during <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
a) Commitment to Review Policies and Enterprise Agreements<br />
Strategy Progress<br />
Development of Resource Recovery Assessed for anti-discrimination implications<br />
Enterprise Agreement <strong>2005</strong><br />
Review of policies Under way. Sick Leave, Carer’s leave and Parental Leave<br />
policies have been looked at to date to ensure consistency<br />
with Work Choices amendment and Award changes.<br />
Fitness for Duty has been developed.<br />
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b) Enhancing Understanding of EEO & Discrimination Issues<br />
In <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> the following actions were undertaken to ensure that managers/supervisors and staff<br />
understand what implementation of EEO means in day to day work.<br />
Strategy Progress<br />
To ensure that all new staff attend<br />
EEO Awareness Training.<br />
Regular articles in Pipeline to provide<br />
information on EEO and<br />
discrimination issues.<br />
To provide <strong>Council</strong> Induction<br />
Programs on a regular basis for all<br />
new staff, providing information on<br />
employment conditions and other<br />
important issues.<br />
To conduct training & development<br />
programs that incorporate EEO<br />
issues, where appropriate.<br />
All staff to undergo Ethics refresher<br />
training within three years.<br />
All new staff are enrolled in mandatory EEO training when the<br />
next available course is run.<br />
Ongoing. Articles included Training and Development<br />
activities, Workplace Surveillance<br />
<strong>Council</strong> Inductions, which included EEO issues, were<br />
conducted in June & November <strong>2005</strong> and February & May<br />
<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Reviews have been completed prior to training. Contract<br />
Trainers have been provided with feedback on EEO issues.<br />
On line learning and testing module for ethics introduced.<br />
c) Supporting the Implementation of EEO in the Workplace<br />
To support the EEO implementation the following initiatives were implemented/reviewed:<br />
Strategy Progress<br />
Staff Adviser Network<br />
HR Officer to run quarterly meetings for skill Meetings held quarterly<br />
development and feedback for Staff Adviser<br />
Network.<br />
To provide confidential support from HR&OD.<br />
Position Descriptions<br />
All position descriptions and selection criteria to Ongoing<br />
be reviewed prior to advertising to ensure they<br />
comply with EEO principles and are nondiscriminatory.<br />
HR&OD available for discussion & support<br />
d) EEO <strong>Report</strong>ing & Access to Employment & Conditions<br />
To effectively monitor EEO implementation we need to ensure that access to conditions of<br />
employment across <strong>Council</strong> is equitable.<br />
Strategy Progress<br />
Recording EEO group membership in CHRIS<br />
All EEO data for staff is recorded in CHRIS,<br />
when provided by staff. Ongoing<br />
<strong>Report</strong>ing on <strong>Council</strong>’s Employment Profile Data indicated:<br />
22.1% of all staff are women working on a full-time<br />
basis.<br />
The highest % of women are in 25-34yr & 45-54yr<br />
age groups.<br />
61.7% of women earn between $42,674 & $60,148<br />
per annum.<br />
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Number of staff at management levels split by gender in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>:<br />
Salary Management<br />
Male Female Total<br />
Group Level<br />
<strong>2005</strong> <strong>2006</strong> <strong>2005</strong> <strong>2006</strong> <strong>2005</strong> <strong>2006</strong><br />
M to P Middle Managers 30 36 29 30 59 66<br />
Q to T Senior Managers 13 5 8 4 21 9<br />
Divisional Managers * N/A 11 N/A 7 N/A 18<br />
Executive Team 3 3 3 3 6 6<br />
*Divisional Managers were appointed as a result of the <strong>Council</strong> restructure.<br />
d) Specific EEO Implementation Strategies<br />
The following Specific EEO strategies were implemented to ensure the protection of the rights of<br />
people from EEO groups, and to provide equality of access to employment opportunities.<br />
Strategy Progress<br />
<strong>Council</strong> currently provides 3 options for accessing information about recruitment Ongoing<br />
positions advertised - phone, fax and website.<br />
Where a job applicant indicates that they have special needs prior to interview, Ongoing<br />
the Nominated Recruitment Officer provides reasonable adjustments.<br />
Pre-employment medicals are monitored to ensure that appropriate<br />
Ongoing<br />
assessments of reasonable adjustments are considered, and that pregnancy or<br />
potential pregnancy is not considered in the selection decision, unless<br />
specifically relevant.<br />
Where possible, reasonable adjustments are provided for people with Where notified<br />
disabilities, carer’s responsibilities, or who are pregnant.<br />
Providing accurate information to staff about access to leave for parental Ongoing<br />
purposes, and their rights during, before and after pregnancy.<br />
The position of Garden Labourer in <strong>Waverley</strong> park is identified as a designated Incumbent in place<br />
Disability Position.<br />
<strong>2006</strong>/2010EEO Management Plan<br />
The <strong>2006</strong>/2010 Management Plan links employment and training and development strategies for<br />
target group members with the priorities of <strong>Council</strong>’s HR Strategic Plan. The four strategies of the<br />
Plan are summarised below. Implementation of this plan is now underway.<br />
Policies and Procedures<br />
To continue to raise awareness of EEO in the workplace, and demonstrate senior management’s<br />
support and commitment to EEO principles.<br />
Recruitment and Retention<br />
To continue to establish processes that ensure all recruitment meets best practice and encourage<br />
recruitment from under-represented EEO groups (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; people<br />
from a non-English speaking background; women; and people with a physical or intellectual disability).<br />
The strategy also aims to put in place processes that support and improve retention rates and<br />
establish best employment practices.<br />
Learning and Development<br />
To ensure staff have equal access to learning and development to support current and future<br />
performance. The strategy also aims to ensure all learning and development meets <strong>Council</strong>’s EEO<br />
policies and procedures, and legislative requirements, and promotes best practice.<br />
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Data and Statistics<br />
To improve <strong>Council</strong>’s EEO data systems and quality of data held to permit accurate, complete and<br />
timely reports to enable action to be taken to further <strong>Council</strong>’s progress in EEO matters.<br />
Future EEO Activities<br />
Some of the issues to be addressed in the future include:<br />
Developing an approach to meet the needs of mature age workers;<br />
Workforce planning to address skill shortages, which may also identify potential areas for employment<br />
for target group members;<br />
A review of Induction to ensure new employees, including target group members, are supported in<br />
their introduction to working for <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
o. External Bodies Exercising <strong>Council</strong> Functions.<br />
Nil<br />
p. Controlling Interests in Companies<br />
Nil<br />
q. Partnerships, Co-Operatives and Joint Ventures.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> is part of Premsure – a joint insurance body with Manly and Woollahra <strong>Council</strong>s which is<br />
responsible for managing claims for professional indemnity, public liability and councillors and officers<br />
insurance (Directors and Officers Insurance) from the time when Premsure self insured or bulk<br />
purchased these insurances. At various times in the past, South Sydney, Wollongong and Randwick<br />
<strong>Council</strong>s were also part of Premsure and so claims from those <strong>Council</strong>s are also managed from time<br />
to time by the group.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> is a member of Jobfutures Ltd, a national network of not-for-profit community organisations<br />
and <strong>Council</strong>s. <strong>Council</strong>’s <strong>Waverley</strong> Works, as a member of Jobfutures, provides employment and<br />
training services for the unemployed and disadvantaged through a Job Network contract with the<br />
Department of Employment, Work Relations (DEWR).<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong>/Woollahra Process Plant, a waste disposal facility jointly owned and managed by<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> and Woollahra councils, was closed in 1996/97. A joint management committee of the two<br />
<strong>Council</strong>s still exists and meets as required to manage the dormant facility.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> is also a member of the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of <strong>Council</strong>s (SSROC) and<br />
the Sydney Coastal <strong>Council</strong>s.<br />
SSROC is an association of eleven local councils in the southern area of Sydney. SSROC provides a<br />
forum for the councils to deal with issues they have in common, particularly those that cross<br />
boundaries. Key issues under consideration include planning, environment, transport, community<br />
development, sustainability and local government management.<br />
The Sydney Coastal <strong>Council</strong>s includes councils located on Sydney’s coastline and aims to promote<br />
co-ordination on issues relating to the urban coastal environment and waterways.<br />
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r. Other Regulatory Information<br />
A Overseas Visits by <strong>Council</strong>lors and Senior <strong>Council</strong> Staff.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> contributed to the cost of one overseas trip by a <strong>Council</strong> officer in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Date of Trip: 4-7 April <strong>2006</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong> Officer: Malcolm Edwards<br />
Cost to <strong>Council</strong>: <strong>Council</strong> covered accommodation in Amsterdam for 3 days. Mr Edwards paid airfare<br />
and remainder of trip was annual leave.<br />
Purpose: To attend Intertraffic Amsterdam <strong>2006</strong>, the leading exhibition for infrastructure, traffic<br />
management, safety and parking in Europe. The exhibition attracted 23,890 visitors as well 690<br />
exhibitors from 41 different countries.<br />
B Statement of the Total Remuneration.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> has six senior staff. Details of their total remuneration are listed in Section (g) on pages 99 -<br />
100.<br />
C Details of the Activities Undertaken by the <strong>Council</strong> during the Year to Develop and Promote<br />
Services and Programs That Provide for the Needs of Children.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> Centres<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’s three long day care centres and family day care scheme provided child care to 490<br />
children for the year. The average daily utilisation of care for the <strong>Council</strong>’s 3 long day care centres<br />
was 173 full time children per day using care. This means that care was provided to 99.5% of the<br />
available child care places that <strong>Council</strong> is licensed to fill on any one day.<br />
The figure is higher than projected for the year due to the fact that Bronte Child Care Centre increased<br />
its license numbers by two children and Gardiner increased their license numbers by one child.<br />
Family Day Care has 32 carers with two new carers being recruited over the last 6 months. The full<br />
time equivalent number of children in Family Day Care for the first six month period was 177 and for<br />
the final six months it was 170 children. The actual number of children enrolled was 250. This<br />
excellent result is timely as the Federal government is introducing new measures to assess funding<br />
levels which are expected to impact detrimentally on services. The results in future will be calculated<br />
on the number of occupied places as opposed to the full time equivalent number of children.<br />
Over the last twelve months, each of the children service centres have been involved in the process of<br />
licensing or accreditation or both. As a result, the services’ policies and procedures have been<br />
reviewed and are satisfactorily addressing the new regulation requirements and working continually for<br />
a high standard of care for the children and families. From July 1 <strong>2006</strong> the accreditation process will<br />
have ‘announced’ validation visits. The aim is to strengthen the accreditation process and to provide<br />
greater certainty for parents that good quality care is being achieved and continuously maintained.<br />
Children’s Services Regulations were updated and the new legislation, Children’s Services Regulation<br />
2004, has been implemented from January <strong>2006</strong>. One of the changes introduced involves a process<br />
of ‘unannounced’ visits to the service by a Department of Community Services Children’s Services<br />
Advisers.<br />
Cost of Care<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s fees were analysed in January <strong>2006</strong> and remain among the most affordable in the area.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> fees increased by $3.50 a day to $51.00 for babies and $48.00 for 3-5 year olds in July <strong>2005</strong>.<br />
The average local fee for <strong>2005</strong> was $64.67 per day. At $49.50, <strong>Council</strong>’s average fee was within 23%<br />
of the local average. Two other community based centres had lower daily fees at $41 and $49<br />
respectively.<br />
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Activities Undertaken by the <strong>Council</strong> during the Year to Develop and Promote Services and<br />
Programs That Provide for the Needs of Children (continued)<br />
With the opening of two new centres in the second half of <strong>2005</strong>, there are now three long day care<br />
centres operating in Bondi Junction charging $105/day for a nursery place. This has greatly distorted<br />
the average figure for <strong>2005</strong>. Removing these three centres from the calculation, we arrive at a far<br />
more representative local average fee of $60.49. Based on this figure, <strong>Council</strong>’s average fee is within<br />
18% of the local average fee.<br />
Two other contributing factors can be identified for the increase of child care fees Sydney-wide:<br />
Anticipated wage increases for child care workers and the introduction of the federally funded 30%<br />
rebate for child care fees. Average local fees will be re assessed again in the first quarter of<br />
<strong>2006</strong>/2007. They will also be analysed against Sydney wide figures.<br />
Child and Family Support<br />
Changes in Federal Government funding structures restricted <strong>Council</strong>’s resources and outputs in this<br />
area for the year. Revised resources and targets have been developed for <strong>2006</strong>/2007. In response to<br />
funding restrictions, which included the loss of the Supplementary Services worker, <strong>Council</strong> reviewed<br />
the operations of the Family Support Team in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> and implemented a number of changes. Two<br />
new positions provide for the management and coordination of <strong>Council</strong>’s children’s services and for<br />
the delivery of the family support program including counselling and parenting programs with some<br />
community work and development responsibilities.<br />
The Child Care Support Team continued to support up to 20 families in need over the year. This<br />
included support of families who have a child with additional needs waiting to be placed on our priority<br />
waiting list. Support takes the form of individual counselling on the phone, face to face counselling, or<br />
support provided through facilitating case conferences with parents and professional workers involved<br />
with the child with additional needs.<br />
Only one four week parent program was run during October and November <strong>2005</strong> with 14 parents<br />
participating in this particular program. Evaluation forms for the program were extremely positive.<br />
Parents stated they benefited from information on behaviour management strategies as well as child<br />
development information. Free childcare was also offered for this program. This continues to be<br />
offered in the early evening at the childcare centres to make it accessible for working parents. The<br />
maximum limit of numbers in the group is 14 with this limit being achieved consistently for all<br />
programs.<br />
Better Futures Project<br />
In <strong>2005</strong>, <strong>Council</strong> received funding from the state wide Better Futures program which aims to achieve<br />
better outcomes for young people aged 0-18 years. Having identified gaps in service provision,<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> proposed to undertake research into the needs of 9-13 year old children and<br />
following a 6-month research period, produced a report on the pre-teens research project. Following<br />
the completion of the report and action plan in October <strong>2005</strong>, project funding was extended to develop<br />
pilot projects in inner and eastern Sydney for 9-13 year olds.<br />
Festivals and Events<br />
Family friendly events held during the year attracted large numbers of families. As part of NAIDOC<br />
week celebrations in July <strong>2005</strong>, activities in the Bondi Junction CBD included face painting, dot<br />
painting classes, story telling, and indigenous cooking and taste testing<br />
In preparation for the Spring Festival in November <strong>2005</strong>, local children’s services were invited to<br />
participate in the decoration of a number of trees along the Mall. A workshop was held to instruct<br />
carers on the use of recyclable materials. The children created their own designs of flower<br />
arrangements which were then placed in the trees adding a lot of colour to the Junction’s town centre.<br />
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Programs That Provide for the Needs of Children (continued)<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s child care centres participated in the Global Table Street Festival with an information stall on<br />
children’s services and a musical performance by children from Bronte Child Care Centre.<br />
The <strong>2005</strong> Safe Summer Initiative as it is known was broadened to include managed family friendly<br />
activities at Dudley Page Reserve on New Year’s Eve and activities, rides and stalls along Bondi<br />
beachfront targeting families between Christmas Day and New Year.<br />
200 children were involved in ‘Caring for our Native Bush’ program for World Environment Day<br />
In partnership with the Eastern Suburbs Playgroups, <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> again hosted the Eastern<br />
Suburbs Children’s Festival in <strong>Waverley</strong> Park to celebrate Children’s Week in October <strong>2005</strong>.<br />
Many other popular children’s activities and events continued in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> at the Bondi Pavilion and<br />
Community Centre, including participatory programs at the annual festivals, pottery classes,<br />
performances, holiday programs and art, music and movement programs.<br />
Programs and activities in the Library<br />
A program of children’s activities was available for each School Holiday, including four activities<br />
provided by external entertainers, two craft workshops, author talks, and film showings. The annual<br />
Children’s Book Week celebration involved competitions, bookmarks, Fun Book, puppet shows, and<br />
author visits. 18 classes visited the library each the week. Regular Story-time sessions were held on<br />
Tuesdays and Wednesdays and a film session each Sunday afternoon. An Outreach Program to<br />
three child care centres in <strong>Waverley</strong> included story-time and film shows.<br />
Grants and Management Support<br />
The level of funding provided in support of non-profit organisations providing community services and<br />
cultural activities for <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> was $287,000.<br />
In <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> <strong>Council</strong> provided financial grants and in-kind support to a large range of children’s<br />
services. Staff continued to provide assistance to the management committees of Kindamindi, Bondi<br />
Beach Cottage, Grace Child Care Centre, Bondi Toy Library and each of the five OOSH Services in<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>. Activities included assistance with grant applications, financial management, recruitment,<br />
conflict resolution and team building, annual general meetings, service review/ business plans for<br />
funding bodies, client surveys and staff management. As part of the second and final stage of<br />
Kindamindi’s upgrade, the service received financial support to complete its capital works program,<br />
which under new Children’s Services Regulations requires staff facilities.<br />
Lobbying, information exchange and representation on committees<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> staff continued to participate in and support a range of network meetings,<br />
interagencies and working parties. The Child Care Support Team again hosted <strong>Waverley</strong>’s <strong>Annual</strong><br />
Information Exchange Forum which brings together all service providers in the East working with<br />
families and children. Average attendance from community health, education, child care centres and<br />
community workers is around 30 workers. The team also supported the work of local committees that<br />
are active in the areas of domestic violence, child protection and early intervention.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> as Eastern area representative was again part of the Management Reference Group<br />
for the Families First and Better Futures programs which as state wide early intervention initiatives aim<br />
to improve outcomes for 0-18 year olds and their families.<br />
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Activities Undertaken by the <strong>Council</strong> during the Year to Develop and Promote Services and<br />
Programs That Provide for the Needs of Children (continued)<br />
Promotion of children’s services<br />
<strong>Council</strong> promotes and provides information about local children’s services in a number of ways,<br />
including fliers, brochures, newsletters, the Mayor’s column in local newspapers, through the Kids<br />
Book and via the library’s LINCS database. This database of organisations in the <strong>Waverley</strong> LGA listed<br />
on the LINCS community information database was updated in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>. The Kids Directory listing<br />
children’s services was updated at the beginning of <strong>2006</strong> and is available on <strong>Council</strong>’s website.<br />
Transition to School<br />
<strong>Council</strong> staff worked with Families First officers to develop a ‘Transition to School’ kit, which will be<br />
distributed to services in the second half of <strong>2006</strong>. The kit contains a wealth of information for parents<br />
who have pre-school aged children and want to prepare themselves and their children for this<br />
important step.<br />
Draft Social Plan <strong>2005</strong>/2010<br />
In <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>, the draft social plan was further developed to include a detailed analysis of community<br />
demographics, a description of social planning issues as well as an action plan. The plan contains a<br />
section with a comprehensive coverage of Family and children’s issues in the <strong>Waverley</strong> LGA.<br />
D <strong>Council</strong>’s Performance in Relation to Programs Undertaken during the Year to<br />
Promote Services and Access to Services for Residents and Other Users Of those<br />
Services.<br />
How <strong>Council</strong> Promotes Its Services.<br />
The main ways <strong>Council</strong> promotes its services are:<br />
Regular advertising in local newspapers.<br />
Producing and distributing publications, brochures, flyers and newsletters.<br />
Displaying posters on noticeboards.<br />
Holding public meetings, workshops and focus groups.<br />
Regular mailouts to individuals and groups.<br />
Supporting a resident Precinct Committee System.<br />
Recorded messages on hold for phone calls.<br />
Media releases.<br />
Our Internet site.<br />
Regular Newspaper Advertising.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> has a weekly advertising column in a local newspaper, which is distributed free of charge to<br />
households in the <strong>Waverley</strong> area. This column includes public notices on development proposals and<br />
approvals, dates and times of <strong>Council</strong> and Precinct meetings, information about traffic management<br />
changes to services and new services, draft policies being exhibited for public comment and other<br />
statutory notices.<br />
A Mayoral column is printed alongside the advertising column each week, and covers items about the<br />
local community, <strong>Council</strong> initiatives and news about events, projects and programs of interest to local<br />
residents.<br />
Producing and Distributing Publications, Brochures, Fact Sheets, Flyers and Newsletters.<br />
Publications include:<br />
Management Plan produced annually which covers all <strong>Council</strong>’s principal activities, its performance<br />
targets and performance measures. The Management Plan is available for public inspection at the<br />
<strong>Council</strong> Chambers, Library, offices of local State and Federal Members of Parliament and on our<br />
Website.<br />
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<strong>Council</strong>’s Performance in Relation to Programs Undertaken during the Year to Promote<br />
Services and Access to Services for Residents and Other Users Of those Services (continued)<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> in Focus (previously The <strong>Waverley</strong> Tribune) our residents newsletter, which is produced and<br />
distributed to all households in the <strong>Waverley</strong> area quarterly. The Tribune contains news about <strong>Council</strong><br />
decisions and activities. It is intended to let the community know what <strong>Council</strong> is doing, how they can<br />
participate and how they can contact their ward <strong>Council</strong>lors.<br />
Statement of Affairs – which is produced annually and includes information about the structure and<br />
functions of <strong>Council</strong> and how these affect members of the public; how the public can participate in<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s policy development and decision making, and how to access <strong>Council</strong>’s information and<br />
records. The Statement of Affairs is available for public inspection at the <strong>Council</strong> Chambers, Library<br />
and on our Website.<br />
Summary of Affairs – published bi-annually, the Summary of Affairs includes a list of all <strong>Council</strong> policy<br />
documents.<br />
Brochures, Fact Sheets and Flyers. <strong>Council</strong> produces a range of brochures on many subjects. We<br />
maintain brochure stands at the <strong>Council</strong> chambers, the Library, Bondi Pavilion and at the Community<br />
Services Offices for distribution purposes. We also produce flyers for letterboxing about various<br />
meetings, services and events.<br />
Newsletters. We produce a monthly Senior Citizens’ Newsletter and a bi-monthly newssheet called<br />
“What’s On at Bondi Pavilion!” Regular newsletters are also produced by the <strong>Waverley</strong> Library on<br />
their activities.<br />
Displaying Posters on Noticeboards. We have community noticeboards located in <strong>Waverley</strong> streets<br />
and bus shelters as well as numerous other display boards in <strong>Council</strong> buildings. Information on these<br />
noticeboards is changed regularly to ensure up to date information about <strong>Council</strong>, local services and<br />
activities is available.<br />
Holding and Attending Public Meetings, Workshops and Focus Groups. <strong>Council</strong> convenes public<br />
meetings on topics which are contentious or where public consultation is required.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> also regularly convenes working parties and focus group discussions to enable participation in<br />
decision making by members of the community. Most recently we have used a variety of techniques<br />
to consult with the community on the development of the <strong>Waverley</strong> Strategic Plan.<br />
Regular Mailouts to Individuals and Groups. We regularly include additional information on our<br />
services and contact phone numbers in mailouts such as the Rates Notice, licensing reminders, waste<br />
accounts etc. We also correspond regularly with residents and ratepayers about our services.<br />
Supporting a Resident Precinct Committee System. There are 13 Precinct Committees in<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> who meet regularly to discuss matters of local interest. <strong>Council</strong> prepares regular mailouts to<br />
the Precincts about Development Applications, traffic matters, <strong>Council</strong> plans, codes and policies<br />
and/or specific matters where information has been requested. <strong>Council</strong> staff and <strong>Council</strong>lors often<br />
attend these meetings to hear residents’ concerns and provide information to members.<br />
Recorded Messages on Hold on our phone system. Callers placed on hold listen to music and<br />
messages about our services. Messages are updated or changed every three months.<br />
Media Releases. <strong>Council</strong> employs a full-time media officer whose job it includes regularly preparing<br />
media releases for local and metropolitan newspapers, radio and television. The subject of these<br />
releases varies in response to the current issues of concern to <strong>Council</strong> and the community.<br />
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<strong>Council</strong>’s Performance in Relation to Programs Undertaken during the Year to Promote<br />
Services and Access to Services for Residents and Other Users Of those Services (continued)<br />
Our Internet Site. A unique web site name – www.waverley.nsw.gov.au to enable <strong>Council</strong> information<br />
to be placed quickly on the site for access by our community.<br />
Access to Services.<br />
In addition to promoting its services widely, <strong>Council</strong> provides a range of services to specific identified<br />
groups in the <strong>Waverley</strong> community. More details on the provision of these services is contained in our<br />
Access and Equity Summary on pages<br />
E. Category 1 Business Activities Including Their Expenses, Revenues and Assets.<br />
Progress in Implementing the Principles of Competitive Neutrality, Including<br />
Complaints Handling and Complaints Received.<br />
<strong>Council</strong>'s Property Services Unit operates a significant sector of its property portfolio as a Category 1<br />
Business returning greater than $2,000,000 per annum in income. Total expenses, revenues and<br />
asset values in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> were as follows:<br />
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Total income $8,286,000<br />
Total expenditure $1,713,000<br />
Depreciation $80,000<br />
Result Before Capital $6,493,000<br />
Asset value $100,515,000<br />
Return on investment 6.53%<br />
The <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> figures were for the first time, calculated on the basis of the new Australian<br />
International Financial <strong>Report</strong>ing Standards and indicate revenue, costs etc of all <strong>Council</strong>-owned<br />
unsubsidised properties operated on a commercial basis with a total asset value of $100.5 million.<br />
Rents in the commercial portfolio reflect market conditions consistent with the principles of competitive<br />
neutrality.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> aims to achieve an average minimum 5% return on investment (asset value) on the<br />
unsubsidised commercial properties within the portfolio. Actual performance in return on investment<br />
for the commercial section in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> was a respectable 6.53% across the board. <strong>Council</strong>'s core<br />
business activity is in commercial carparking and commercial property and both areas are subject to<br />
the vagaries of their respective market conditions.<br />
Apart from this section, <strong>Council</strong> has not identified any additional Category 1 business activities but has<br />
identified several Category 2 businesses including Trade Waste, the Cemetery Unit and the <strong>Council</strong><br />
Printing Unit.<br />
No complaints have been received regarding competitive neutrality in relation to the business in the<br />
<strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> financial year. <strong>Council</strong> has a customer request tracking system (Service Desk – previously<br />
CARS) to handle all customer requests and complaints, including competitive neutrality complaints.<br />
This system records these complaints and tracks the progress in replying to these matters.<br />
Freedom of Information<br />
Statistical Information on Freedom of Information Applications and Outcomes.<br />
(Also see pages 118 - 120).<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> received 25 requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 1989 in<br />
the period July 1, <strong>2005</strong> to June 30, <strong>2006</strong>, compared to 13 requests received in the preceding reporting<br />
period.<br />
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Freedom of Information (continued)<br />
Primarily requests for information related to property matters and information around potential public<br />
liability matters.<br />
Internal reviews were requested in relation to five FOI matters dealt with by <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> during<br />
this period. The applicant for the five matters also complained to the State Records Office in relation<br />
to records keeping practices in relation to these five matters.<br />
Fees received for FOI applications totalled $ $1530 compared with $718 received in the previous year.<br />
FOI requests are generally processed within 21 days, except when the information is difficult to locate,<br />
or where third party consultation is necessary. Our average processing time for applications in<br />
<strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> was 18. 4 days. Our average processing time was adversely impacted by a small number<br />
of applications that took up to 40 days to finalise.<br />
Impact of FOI on <strong>Council</strong>’s Activities.<br />
Access to information in local government under Freedom of Information is made complex because of<br />
the interaction between Section 12 of the Local Government Act, the Privacy and Personal Information<br />
Protection Act and the FOI Act.<br />
As far as possible we use the provisions of the model Privacy Management Plan developed by the<br />
Department of Local Government to guide decisions about access to personal information. 2004/<strong>2005</strong><br />
has seen a continued substantial reduction in the number of requests to obtain copies of objections to<br />
development applications because of revised notification letters and procedures.<br />
There is an increasing trend to use FOI to obtain information for court matters or to obtain copies of<br />
complaints. <strong>Council</strong> has a general policy of not providing copies of complaints.<br />
Amounts of Rates and Charges Written Off During the Year<br />
(Local Government [Rates and Regulations] 1993)<br />
An amount of $760,798.81 was written off as rates and charges during <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>. This included<br />
mandatory rebates of $658,020.74 (Section 575) and general rates and charges abandonment of<br />
$3,952.09 (Section 595). In addition, a further abandonment of $8,825.98 was made in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> in<br />
accordance with a <strong>Council</strong> resolution of 8 September 1998.<br />
Our debt recovery policy includes issuing Rate and Instalment Notices in accordance with the<br />
requirements of the Local Government Act. A Reminder Notice will be directed on any account with<br />
an unpaid balance after the final day for payment of the quarterly rate instalment. If the account, other<br />
than one held by an eligible pensioner, is still not finalised after the issue of the Reminder Notice a<br />
Notice of Overdue Account is sent.<br />
Accounts with an unpaid balance, where no mutually agreed arrangement has been negotiated, are<br />
referred to the <strong>Council</strong>’s debt recovery agency. The debt recovery agency issues a Notice of Legal<br />
Action and if the account remains unpaid a Statement of Liquidated Claim is sought.<br />
For the <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> financial year, <strong>Council</strong> spent $21,355.30 on legal and professional costs associated<br />
with debt recovery of rates and charges.<br />
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Compliance with and effect of planning agreements in force as at 30 June <strong>2006</strong><br />
Land<br />
subject of<br />
agreement<br />
12/9-11<br />
Flood<br />
Street,<br />
BONDI<br />
4/26-30<br />
Ocean<br />
Street,<br />
BONDI<br />
9/26-30<br />
Ocean<br />
Street,<br />
BONDI<br />
8/30-34<br />
Penkivil<br />
Street,<br />
BONDI<br />
Development<br />
to which the<br />
agreement<br />
applies<br />
Bed/<br />
Car<br />
DA 814/2003 1br<br />
1cp<br />
DA 988/2002 1br<br />
1cp<br />
DA 988/2002 2br<br />
1cp<br />
DA 576/2002 2br<br />
1cp<br />
Provision made by<br />
the developer under<br />
the agreement<br />
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Dispute<br />
resolution<br />
mechanisms<br />
Agreement<br />
compliance<br />
mechanisms<br />
Lease Rate<br />
Term p/w<br />
Perp N/A Consistent<br />
with the<br />
Environmental<br />
Planning and<br />
Acquisition<br />
Perp N/A Assessment<br />
Act 1979 and<br />
Land and<br />
Environment<br />
Acquisition<br />
4<br />
years<br />
$100 Court Lease<br />
Perp N/A<br />
Acquisition<br />
Approval<br />
authority<br />
for<br />
agreement<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong><br />
These agreements are in addition to contributions under section 94 of the Environmental Planning and<br />
Assessment Act.<br />
Protected Disclosures<br />
No protected disclosures were received in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Privacy and Personal Information Management<br />
<strong>Council</strong> adopted a revised Privacy Management Plan in November 2002. This replaced the previous<br />
Plan adopted in June 2000. The Plan is currently under review. It is anticipated an undated Privacy<br />
Management Plan will be presented to <strong>Council</strong> in <strong>2006</strong>/2007 for adoption.<br />
Gift registers information staff - <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Both the number and value of gifts recorded in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> increased from 2004/<strong>2005</strong>. In <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
136 gifts are recorded with an assessed value of $2,773.60 compared to 106 gifts with an assessed<br />
value of $2,565.95 in 2004/<strong>2005</strong> – a 28% increase in gifts recorded with an overall 8% increase in the<br />
value of gifts.<br />
However, it should be noted that 2004/<strong>2005</strong> represented a significant reduction from gifts reported in<br />
2003/2004, where a total of 171 gifts with a value of $4,161 were reported. While the number and<br />
value of gifts reported in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> increased they are still less than that recorded in 2003/2004.<br />
The value of donations to the Charitable Trust remains low, this was an issued raised in 2004/<strong>2005</strong> by<br />
the Director, Corporate and Technical Services who indicated that the level of donation to the Trust<br />
restricted the ability of the Trust to hold regular staff raffles as a fund raising for the Trust.<br />
Number of gifts registered 106<br />
Cumulative value ($) $2,565.95<br />
Donation to Charitable trust ($) $250
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Meeting Our Statutory Requirements<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> Gift Register Summary by Department - Staff<br />
GMO CTS RCCS PWS PES Total<br />
Number of gifts<br />
registered 7 13 90 23 3 136<br />
Cumulative value ($)<br />
approx<br />
Donation to Charitable<br />
$223 $285 $1235.60 $980.00 $40 $2,763.36<br />
trust ($) $139 $65 Nil $290 Nil $494<br />
Gift registers information <strong>Council</strong>lors - <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Number of gifts registered 31<br />
Cumulative $ value $1431<br />
Most frequent donor/s Richardson & Wrench, Bondi Junction<br />
Sponsorship<br />
We obtained sponsorship for the following activities in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Recreation, Customer<br />
& Community Services<br />
Public Works &<br />
Services<br />
Library<br />
Amount: $18,500 ($3,500 for administration & $15,000 for the<br />
award)<br />
Donor: Westfield<br />
Project: Westfield <strong>Waverley</strong> Literary Award<br />
Bondi Pavilion Community Cultural Centre<br />
Amount: $2,000<br />
Donor: Surfish<br />
Project: Festival of the Winds<br />
Amount: “In Kind” to the value of $11,900<br />
Donor: Billy Hyde’s Drumcraft<br />
Project: Bondi Youth Wave <strong>2006</strong><br />
Amount: “In Kind” to the value of $10,080<br />
Donor: Rolandcorp – Dee Why<br />
Project: Bondi Youth Wave <strong>2006</strong><br />
Amount: “In Kind” 2 for the price of $300<br />
Donor: Alaska Graphic<br />
Project: Bondi Wave<br />
Amount: $11,000<br />
Donor: Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural<br />
NSW Business Awards<br />
Project: Global Table<br />
Amount: “In Kind” free room hire, subsidised catering (no real $<br />
value attached)<br />
Donor: Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club, Eastern Suburbs<br />
Legion Club<br />
Project: Business Awards<br />
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<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Meeting Our Statutory Requirements<br />
FOI Statistical <strong>Report</strong> – 1 July <strong>2005</strong> to 30 June <strong>2006</strong> – Period ended 30 June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Section A – Number of new FOI requests<br />
FOI Requests Personal Other Total<br />
A1 – New (including transferred in) Nil 25 25<br />
A2 – Brought forward Nil Nil Nil<br />
A3 – Total to be processed Nil 25 25<br />
A4 – Completed Nil 24 24<br />
A5 – Transferred out Nil Nil Nil<br />
A6 – Withdrawn Nil Nil Nil<br />
A7 – Total processed Nil 24 24<br />
A8 – Unfinished (carried forward) Nil 1 1<br />
Section B – What Happened to New Requests?<br />
118<br />
Result of FOI Request Personal Other<br />
B1 – Granted in full Nil 14<br />
B2 – Granted in part Nil 5<br />
B3 – Refused Nil 3<br />
B4 – Deferred Nil Nil<br />
B5 – Completed Nil 22*<br />
*In 2 other matters no information was available and a refund of the application fee was made.<br />
Section C – Ministerial Certificates<br />
C1 – Ministerial Certificates Issued Nil<br />
Section D – Formal Consultations<br />
D1 – Number of requests requiring formal consultation NA<br />
Section E – Amendment of Personal Records No requests<br />
Section F – Notification of Personal Records No requests<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>//<strong>2006</strong>
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Meeting Our Statutory Requirements<br />
Section G – FOI requests granted in part or refused.<br />
Basis of disallowing or restricting access Personal Other<br />
G1 Section 19 (incomplete/wrongly directed) Nil Nil<br />
G2 Section 22 (deposit not paid) Nil Nil<br />
G3 Section 22 (unreasonable diversion of resources) Nil Nil<br />
G4 Section 25 (1) (a) (exempt) Nil 5<br />
G5 Section 25 (1) (b),(c),(d) (otherwise available) Nil 3<br />
G6 Section 25 (1) (e) (documents more than 5 yrs old) Nil Nil<br />
G7 Section 24 (2) – deemed refused, over 45 days Nil Nil<br />
G8 Totals Nil 8<br />
Section H – Costs and fees of requests processed<br />
H1 – All completed requests : Assessed Costs $ $1530.00 FOI fees<br />
Section I – Discounts allowed<br />
Type of discount Personal Other<br />
11 – Public interest Nil Nil<br />
12 – Financial hardship – Pensioner/child Nil 1<br />
13 – Financial hardship – Non-profit organisation Nil Nil<br />
14 – Totals Nil Nil<br />
15 – Significant correction of personal records Nil Nil<br />
Section J – Days to process<br />
Elapsed Time Personal Other<br />
J1 – 0-30 days Nil 19<br />
J2 – 31-45 days Nil 5<br />
J3 – Over 45 days Nil Nil<br />
J4 – Totals Nil Nil<br />
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Section K – Processing time<br />
120<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Meeting Our Statutory Requirements<br />
Processing Hours Personal Other<br />
K1 – 0-10 hours Nil 24<br />
K2 – 11-20 hours Nil Nil<br />
K3 – 21-40 hours Nil Nil<br />
K4 – Over 40 hours Nil Nil<br />
K5 – Totals Nil Nil<br />
Section L – Reviews and Appeals<br />
L1 – Number of internal reviews finalised 5*<br />
L2 – Number of Ombudsman reviews finalised Nil<br />
L3 – Number of District Court appeals finalised Nil<br />
* A complaint in relation to these five matters was also made to the State Records Office.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>//<strong>2006</strong>
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Our Financial Performance<br />
Budget Actual Actual<br />
<strong>2006</strong> <strong>2006</strong> <strong>2005</strong><br />
$'000 Notes $'000 $'000<br />
31,551<br />
INCOME<br />
Revenue:<br />
Rates & <strong>Annual</strong> Charges 3 32,534 31,179<br />
19,119 User Charges & Fees 3 20,875 19,531<br />
1,980 Investment Revenues 3 2,381 2,243<br />
8,453 Other Revenues 3 18,624 14,268<br />
5,724 Grants & Contributions - Operating 3 5,663 5,407<br />
2,430 Grants & Contributions - Capital<br />
Other Income:<br />
3 4,113 2,043<br />
- Profit from Disposal of Assets 5 210 623<br />
Profit from interests in Joint Ventures & Associates 19 - 109<br />
69,257<br />
Revenues from Ordinary Activities before<br />
Capital Amounts<br />
84,400 75,403<br />
EXPENSES<br />
35,450 Employee Costs 4 35,020 32,795<br />
15,654 Materials & Contracts 18,997 16,165<br />
700 Borrowing Costs 4 661 660<br />
7,500 Depreciation & Amortisation 4 7,378 6,906<br />
7,863 Other Expenses 4 10,295 14,192<br />
- Loss from Disposal of Assets 5 - -<br />
- Loss from interests in Joint Ventures & Associates 19 34 -<br />
67,167 Total Expenses from Ordinary Activities 72,385 70,718<br />
2,090<br />
OPERATING RESULT FROM CONTINUING<br />
OPERATIONS<br />
The reference to notes in the statement is a reference to the complete financial report for the year<br />
ending 30 June <strong>2006</strong> which is available at the <strong>Council</strong> Chambers.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 2004/<strong>2005</strong><br />
12,015 4,685<br />
Operating result from discontinued operations 25<br />
Gain (loss) on restructure 27 - -<br />
2,090 NET OPERATING RESULT FOR YEAR 12,015 4,685<br />
(340)<br />
WAVERLEY COUNCIL<br />
INCOME STATEMENT<br />
for the year ended 30th June <strong>2006</strong><br />
Net operating result before capital grants and<br />
contributions<br />
$ 7,902 $ 2,642<br />
121
122<br />
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Our Financial Performance<br />
WAVERLEY COUNCIL<br />
BALANCE SHEET<br />
as at 30th June <strong>2006</strong><br />
Actual Actual<br />
<strong>2006</strong> <strong>2005</strong><br />
Notes $'000 $'000<br />
CURRENT ASSETS<br />
Cash & cash equivalents 6 10,013<br />
14,336<br />
Investments 6 13,792<br />
17,634<br />
Receivables 7 5,757<br />
3,395<br />
Inventories 8 122<br />
115<br />
Other 8 418<br />
847<br />
Non-current assets held for sale 19, 22 1,172<br />
-<br />
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 31,274<br />
36,327<br />
NON-CURRENT ASSETS<br />
Investments 6 14,164<br />
4,980<br />
Receivables 7 1,513<br />
1,041<br />
Investments accounted for using the equity method 19 1,256<br />
Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment 9 982,488 977,897<br />
Investment Property 14 83,482<br />
80,310<br />
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 1,081,647 1,065,484<br />
TOTAL ASSETS 1,112,921 1,101,811<br />
CURRENT LIABILITIES<br />
Payables 10 7,628<br />
Borrowings 10 1,557<br />
Provisions 10 15,070<br />
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 24,255<br />
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES<br />
Payables 10 -<br />
Borrowings 10 8,054<br />
Provisions 10 -<br />
TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 8,054<br />
TOTAL LIABILITIES 32,309<br />
NET ASSETS $ 1,080,612<br />
EQUITY<br />
Accumulated Surplus 20 1,080,612<br />
<strong>Council</strong> Equity Interest 1,080,612<br />
Minority Equity Interest 19 -<br />
TOTAL EQUITY $ 1,080,612<br />
The reference to notes in the statement is a reference to the complete financial report for the year<br />
ending 30 June <strong>2006</strong> which is available at the <strong>Council</strong> Chambers<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 2004/<strong>2005</strong><br />
7,316<br />
2,089<br />
15,161<br />
24,566<br />
-<br />
8,648<br />
-<br />
8,648<br />
33,214<br />
1,068,597<br />
1,068,597<br />
1,068,597<br />
-<br />
1,068,597
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Our Financial Performance<br />
WAVERLEY COUNCIL<br />
CASH FLOW STATEMENT<br />
for the year ended 30th June <strong>2006</strong><br />
Budget Actual Actual<br />
<strong>2006</strong> <strong>2006</strong> <strong>2005</strong><br />
$'000 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES<br />
Receipts<br />
Notes $'000 $'000<br />
31,600 Rates & <strong>Annual</strong> Charges 32,391 31,231<br />
20,500 User Charges & Fees 21,405 20,498<br />
2,100 Investments Income 1,376 2,311<br />
8,050 Grants & Contributions 7,981 8,265<br />
8,500 Other operating receipts<br />
Payments<br />
12,563 15,438<br />
(35,300) Employee Costs (34,911) (30,326)<br />
(17,300) Materials & Contracts (16,758) (14,234)<br />
(750) Borrowing Costs (682) (832)<br />
(7,500)<br />
9,900<br />
-<br />
-<br />
-<br />
-<br />
(10,290)<br />
-<br />
-<br />
(10,290)<br />
1,000<br />
(2,124)<br />
(1,124)<br />
(1,514)<br />
14,336<br />
12,822<br />
Other operating payments (12,538)<br />
Net Cash provided by (or used in) Operating<br />
Activities 11 10,827<br />
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES<br />
Receipts<br />
Proceeds from sale of Infrastructure, Property, Plant<br />
& Equipment<br />
284<br />
Proceeds from sale of Investment Securities 8,600<br />
Repayments from Deferred Debtors -<br />
Distribution received from associated entities<br />
Payments<br />
19 50<br />
Purchase of Infrastructure, Property, Plant &<br />
Equipment<br />
(9,774)<br />
Purchase of Investment Securities (13,184)<br />
Loans to Deferred Debtors<br />
Net Cash provided by (or used in) Investing<br />
-<br />
Activities<br />
(14,024)<br />
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES<br />
Receipts<br />
Proceeds from Borrowings & Advances 1,000<br />
Payments<br />
Repayments of Borrowings & Advances (2,126)<br />
Net Cash provided by (or used in) Financing<br />
Activities<br />
(1,126)<br />
Net Increase (Decrease) in cash held (4,323)<br />
Cash Assets at beginning of reporting period 11 14,336<br />
Cash Assets at end of reporting period 11 10,013<br />
The reference to notes in the statement is a reference to the complete financial report for the year<br />
ending 30 June <strong>2006</strong> which is available at the <strong>Council</strong> Chambers.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 2004/<strong>2005</strong><br />
(20,641)<br />
11,710<br />
630<br />
-<br />
-<br />
-<br />
(13,096)<br />
-<br />
-<br />
(12,466)<br />
2,000<br />
(1,797)<br />
203<br />
(553)<br />
14,889<br />
14,336<br />
123
Note<br />
Balance at beginning of the<br />
reporting period<br />
Net movements recognised directly<br />
in equity<br />
Change in Net Assets recognised in<br />
the Statement of Financial<br />
Performance<br />
Balance at end of the reporting<br />
period<br />
124<br />
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Our Financial Performance<br />
WAVERLEY COUNCIL<br />
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY<br />
for the year ended 30th June <strong>2006</strong><br />
Accum<br />
Surplus<br />
1,068,597<br />
-<br />
12,015<br />
1,080,612<br />
<strong>Council</strong><br />
Equity<br />
Interest<br />
1,068,597<br />
-<br />
12,015<br />
1,080,612<br />
<strong>2006</strong> <strong>2005</strong><br />
$'000 $'000<br />
Minority<br />
Interest<br />
Total<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 2004/<strong>2005</strong><br />
-<br />
-<br />
-<br />
-<br />
1,068,597<br />
-<br />
12,015<br />
1,080,612<br />
Accum<br />
Surplus<br />
1,063,912<br />
-<br />
4,685<br />
1,068,597<br />
<strong>Council</strong><br />
Equity<br />
Interest<br />
1,063,912<br />
-<br />
4,685<br />
1,068,597<br />
Minority<br />
Interest<br />
-<br />
-<br />
-<br />
Total<br />
1,063,912<br />
-<br />
4,685<br />
1,068,597
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Access and Equity Activities <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Planned Access and Equity Activities Listed by Target Group<br />
(Page numbers refer to our <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> Operational Plan) <br />
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people<br />
Dept Page No<br />
Number of public events targeting culturally and linguistically BP&RS and 35, 103,<br />
diverse and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders communities. L&CS 118<br />
<strong>Council</strong> celebrated NAIDOC Week in July <strong>2005</strong> and continued to contribute to the Eastern Region<br />
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum, and its annual Pauline McLeod Award for reconciliation.<br />
This year’s award was presented to Peter Cooley and Blake Champion in recognition of their work<br />
with young people at a ceremony held during Reconciliation Week in May <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
NAIDOC Week events included:<br />
Film screenings of works by indigenous filmmakers.<br />
An exhibition of paintings by a group of 11 artists at <strong>Waverley</strong> Library.<br />
An exhibition of paintings and photographs by Boomalli members at Bondi Pavilion Gallery.<br />
A free show, Yidaki Didg and Dance in Australia, held as part of the school holiday program,<br />
which also included Indigenous Painting Workshops for children.<br />
During July <strong>2005</strong>, Oxford St Mall was lined with banners featuring the work of Gordon Syron, father<br />
of contemporary Aboriginal Art. Activities were also held in the mall throughout NAIDOC week,<br />
including face painting, dot painting classes, story telling and indigenous cooking and taste testing.<br />
In addition, throughout the year, the Bondi Pavilion Community and Cultural Centre continued to<br />
encourage and assist a diverse range of communities to find cultural expression, and to provide<br />
opportunities for cultural exchange. The Centre involved people of many cultures as performers,<br />
artists, tutors, participants and audience.<br />
Targets meet in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access and<br />
C&TS and 40, 98,<br />
Equity Policy.<br />
L&CS 123<br />
At least 20% of the targets in <strong>Council</strong>’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Access and Equity<br />
Policy were met this year. In particular, extensive work was undertaken to integrate <strong>Council</strong>’s<br />
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access and Equity Policy with <strong>Council</strong>’s Management Plan,<br />
incorporating needs identified in <strong>Council</strong>’s Strategic Plan and draft <strong>2005</strong>/2010 Social Plan.<br />
Provide support to ensure that Management and Operational Plan<br />
activities result in compliance with Multicultural and ATSI Policies.<br />
See above.<br />
L&CS 123<br />
Aboriginal archaeological assessments in DAs P&ES 144<br />
A consultant planner (Connell Wagner) was commissioned in October <strong>2005</strong> to prepare the<br />
Comprehensive Bondi Junction LEP and DCP. The project brief includes objectives, which require<br />
the integration of social and environmental strategies into planning controls.<br />
The draft Bondi Junction Comprehensive LEP will incorporate the findings and recommendations of<br />
the Bondi Junction Heritage Assessment.<br />
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126<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Access and Equity Activities <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Older People<br />
Dept Page No<br />
Public events targeting youth, families, older people and children. BP&RS and 35, 118<br />
L&CS<br />
Ten free senior’s concerts were held across the year on a monthly basis at Bondi Pavilion. Held on<br />
the first Wednesday of the month, the last quarter saw a concert of classics and jazz in April,<br />
Andean music in May and Klezmer (Yiddish) music in June. This program is particularly targeted to<br />
the frail aged (transport is arranged if required) with other seniors welcome and in attendance as<br />
well. The concerts attracted an average of 100 patrons and their carers per event and satisfaction<br />
ratings have been consistently high, meeting all targets.<br />
In addition, a seniors band music group and a singing group met once a week during term four, with<br />
support provided by the music programs at the Bondi Pavilion.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Community and Seniors Centre continued to provide a wide range of weekly social and<br />
physical activities and low cost health services to people over 50, to HACC clients and CALD groups<br />
throughout the final quarter. With support from the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care,<br />
the Centre continued to provide weekly activities and short day trips specifically targeting <strong>Waverley</strong>’s<br />
socially isolated residents and frail aged residents (including housie, gentle chair exercise and bus<br />
outings). This year the Centre aimed to increase services towards local CALD groups. As a result,<br />
new monthly Greek social outing tours were put in place whilst continuing to assist the two weekly<br />
Russian speaking groups and the Italian social groups.<br />
Availability of mobility parking spaces. C&TS 80<br />
Access to car parking spaces for people with disabilities was improved with the posting of<br />
information about the location of allocated accessible space on <strong>Council</strong>’s web site. A hotline<br />
telephone number was established for reporting abuse by motorists parked in accessible spaces<br />
without display of a current mobility parking authority. The number is displayed on all accessible car<br />
parking signs, and was published in the summer <strong>2005</strong> edition of <strong>Waverley</strong> in Focus.<br />
Home Library program<br />
L&CS 99<br />
• Number of <strong>Waverley</strong> clients.<br />
• Number of loans to <strong>Waverley</strong> clients.<br />
• Total number of loans per annum to all members of Home<br />
Library Service.<br />
There are 351 members of the Home Library Service. The number of loans to <strong>Waverley</strong> Library<br />
members of the Home Library Service for the last 12 months was 19,473 representing 97.4% of our<br />
target. This number of loans represents 54.4% of the total loans made through the service to<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>, Randwick and Botany residents. This remains slightly higher than might be anticipated<br />
when considering that our proportion of members is 52.1% for the service.<br />
Number of loans of large print and hear - a - books per annum. L&CS 99<br />
As at 30 June <strong>2006</strong> there were 9928 large print books and 992 hear-a-books held by the library.<br />
During the year 33,203 loans were registered for large print items and 3,781 for hear-a-book titles.<br />
In addition, we are providing Audio Read technology, which will be introduced as a result of our<br />
successful application for a State Library Grant.<br />
Use of community buses according to guidelines. L&CS 13<br />
There are two <strong>Council</strong> buses, a small bus and a large bus. During this period the small bus has<br />
been regularly used by Randwick/<strong>Waverley</strong> Community Transport, ECHO Neighbourhood Centre<br />
and WAVES for approx. 17 hours per week, and the large bus by Family Day Care for approx. 12<br />
hours per week, giving a weekly average use of approx. 5.8 hours per working day. In addition, other<br />
community organisations such as the Greek Community Group and the <strong>Waverley</strong> PROBUS Club<br />
have made occasional bookings, further lifting the daily average.<br />
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Access and Equity Activities <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Older People (continued)<br />
Dept Page No<br />
Units of affordable housing provided. L&CS and 122, 156<br />
P&ES<br />
A total of 48 units of special needs housing was maintained throughout the period including 46 units<br />
under the older person’s housing program (WHOP), and 2 units allocated to the <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
Community Living Project for people with intellectual disability.<br />
Project to investigate use of planning controls to deliver better L&CS and 125, 151<br />
provision of aged care accommodation.<br />
P&ES<br />
A review of the Affordable Housing Program has been commissioned to incorporate recent<br />
legislative amendments regarding the use of Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPA’s).<br />
Quality assurance conducted by each service for older people. L&CS 127<br />
A review of the Meals on Wheels Service (MOW) was completed in November <strong>2005</strong>. The MOW<br />
quality assurance process will be incorporated into the <strong>Council</strong> wide customer service survey<br />
strategy to be implemented <strong>2006</strong>/2007. Whilst MOW does not currently have a formal QA process,<br />
there is an in-house QA system in place. This system relies on staff periodically trying meals from<br />
service suppliers to ensure quality, taste, serving size and appearance. Program staff also<br />
encourages and acts upon feedback from clients regarding food issues, presentation and options for<br />
menu choices<br />
Improve access to Seniors Centre for CALD Service users. L&CS 127<br />
This year the Centre aimed to increase services towards local CALD groups. As a result, new<br />
monthly Greek social outing tours were put in place whilst continuing to assist the two weekly<br />
Russian speaking groups and the Italian social groups.<br />
Meals on Wheels program<br />
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• Meals delivered – daily average.<br />
• Services reviewed and recommendations developed.<br />
• Improve access for CALD Service users.<br />
Meals delivered – daily average<br />
The Meals on Wheels and Shopping Service continued to provide a nutritious meal to older people,<br />
people with a disability and their carers living in the <strong>Waverley</strong> area with an average of 94 meals<br />
delivered daily for the quarter and over the year.<br />
These figures continue to reflect an established pattern of decline in demand for the service. This<br />
decline is not <strong>Waverley</strong> specific with the majority of meal delivery services experiencing similar<br />
declines. These declines can in part be attributed to increased options being available to potential<br />
clients and existing clients.<br />
Services reviewed and recommendations developed<br />
A report exploring issues in demand was completed in November <strong>2005</strong>. It recommends: changing<br />
the name of the service, conducting a targeted campaign aimed at increasing awareness in the<br />
community of what the service has to offer, establishing partnerships with other HACC agencies,<br />
and trialing models for development of the shopping service. Implementation of the review’s<br />
recommendations commenced in February <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Improve access for CALD Service users<br />
Meal options for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients are now available. The program<br />
has access to many CALD meals for a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. These meals can be<br />
provided within a short time period. Current limited storage facilities, however, restricts the impact<br />
and expansion of this particular service. Increased contact with other services has also begun which<br />
has resulted in access to a broader range of meal types for the program menu. Further development<br />
in networking with other services will continue.<br />
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Monthly attendance at Seniors Centre. L&CS 128<br />
The Centre consistently achieved above its target averaging over 1400 attendances per month for<br />
the final quarter.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Community and Seniors Centre continued to provide a wide range of weekly social and<br />
physical activities and low cost health services to people over 50, to HACC clients and CALD<br />
groups. With support from the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care, the Centre<br />
continued to provide weekly activities and short day trips specifically targeting <strong>Waverley</strong>’s socially<br />
isolated residents and frail aged residents (including housie, gentle chair exercise and bus outings).<br />
Children<br />
Dept Page No<br />
Monitoring of playgrounds and fitness courts:<br />
BP&RS 30<br />
• High use playground (<strong>Waverley</strong> Park) inspected daily.<br />
• Playgrounds inspected monthly to a documented check list.<br />
During the period 1 July <strong>2005</strong> to 30 June <strong>2006</strong>, playgrounds in major parks were inspected daily.<br />
During the period 1 July <strong>2005</strong> to 30 June <strong>2006</strong> all other playgrounds in the <strong>Waverley</strong> area were<br />
inspected at least monthly with checklists completed 100% of the time.<br />
Public events targeting youth, families, older people and children. BP&RS and 35, 118<br />
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A program of children’s activities was available for each School Holiday, including 4 activities<br />
provided by external entertainers, 2 craft workshops, author talks, and film showings. The annual<br />
Children’s Book Week celebration involved competitions, bookmarks, Fun Book, puppet shows, and<br />
author visits. Eighteen classes visited the library each the week. Regular Storytime sessions were<br />
held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and a film session each Sunday afternoon. An Outreach<br />
Program to three child care centres in <strong>Waverley</strong> included story-time and film shows.<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s Petals and Pavers and the Global Table in Bondi Junction both featured family friendly<br />
activities.<br />
Other activities for children were held in Oxford St Mall to promote awareness of indigenous culture<br />
during NAIDOC week in July <strong>2006</strong>; a Family Fun Day was held in <strong>Waverley</strong> Park to celebrate<br />
Children’s Week in October <strong>2005</strong>, a Spring Festival was held in Oxford St Mall in November <strong>2005</strong>,<br />
and a Fair was held in Dudley Page Reserve on New Year’s Eve<br />
Visits by children’s groups to library. L&CS 96<br />
During the year there were 160,511 visits to the Children’s Library. In addition 18 school classes<br />
visited the library each week during the school term.<br />
Children’s library activities program (visits, storytime etc)<br />
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reviewed.<br />
The annual Children’s Book Week celebration involved competitions, bookmarks, Fun Book, puppet<br />
shows, and author visits. Eighteen classes visited the library each the week. Regular Storytime<br />
sessions were held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and a film session each Sunday afternoon. An<br />
Outreach Program to three child care centres in <strong>Waverley</strong> included story-time and film shows.<br />
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Class visits by children with special needs. L&CS 99<br />
This information was not available at the time the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> was finalised.<br />
Regular children’s events. L&CS 103<br />
A program of children’s activities was available for each School Holiday, including 4 activities<br />
provided by external entertainers, 2 craft workshops, author talks, and film showings. The annual<br />
Children’s Book Week celebration involved competitions, bookmarks, Fun Book, puppet shows, and<br />
author visits. Eighteen classes visited the library each the week. Regular Storytime sessions were<br />
held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and a film session each Sunday afternoon. An Outreach<br />
Program to three child care centres in <strong>Waverley</strong> included story-time and film shows.<br />
Children receive affordable care through child care and family day L&CS 105<br />
care services.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’s three long day care centres and family day care scheme provided childcare to<br />
490 children for the year. The average daily utilisation of care for the <strong>Council</strong>’s 3 long day care<br />
centres was 173 full time children per day using care. This means that care was provided to 99.5%<br />
of the available childcare places that <strong>Council</strong> is licensed to fill on any one day. The figure is higher<br />
than projected for the year due to the fact that Bronte Child Care Centre increased its license<br />
numbers by two children and Gardiner increased their license numbers by one child.<br />
Family Day Care has 32 carers with two new carers being recruited over the last 6 months. The full<br />
time equivalent number of children in Family Day Care for the first six month period in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
was 177 and for the final six months it was 170 children. The actual number of children enrolled was<br />
250.<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s fees were analysed in January <strong>2006</strong> and remain among the most affordable in the area.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> fees increased by $3.50 a day to $51.00 for babies and $48.00 for 3-5 year olds in July<br />
<strong>2005</strong>. The average local fee for <strong>2005</strong> was $64.67 per day. At $49.50, <strong>Council</strong>’s average fee was<br />
within 23% of the local average.<br />
No of children utilising care. L&CS 105<br />
See above. The average daily utilisation of care for the <strong>Council</strong>’s 3 long day care centres was 173<br />
full time children per day using care.<br />
The full time equivalent number of children in Family Day Care for the first six month period was 177<br />
and for the final six months it was 170 children.<br />
Number of carers. L&CS 105<br />
Family Day Care has 32 carers with two new carers being recruited over the last 6 months of<br />
<strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
No of children accessing Family Day Care. L&CS 105<br />
The full time equivalent number of children in Family Day Care for the first six month period was 177<br />
and for the final six months it was 170 children.<br />
No of children accessing care in holiday program. L&CS 105<br />
This information was not available at the time the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> was finalised.<br />
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No of children with additional needs accessing care. L&CS 105<br />
The Child Care Support Team continued to support up to 20 families in need over the year. This<br />
included support of families who have a child with additional needs waiting to be placed on our<br />
priority waiting list. Support takes the form of individual counselling on the phone, face to face<br />
counselling, or support provided through facilitating case conferences with parents and professional<br />
workers involved with the child with additional needs.<br />
Only one four week parent program was run during October and November <strong>2005</strong> with 14 parents<br />
participating in this particular program. Changes in Federal Government funding structures restricted<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s resources and outputs in this area for the year. Revised resources and targets have been<br />
developed for <strong>2006</strong>/2007.<br />
Percent of child care services maintaining accreditation. L&CS 105<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’s ChildCare services are accredited under the National Childcare Accreditation<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s Quality Improvement Assurance System (QIAS). The QIAS provides long day care centres<br />
in Australia with a set of standards to guide and monitor quality levels of childcare. The accreditation<br />
process assesses all practices relating to the centre’s operations to ensure a very high standard of<br />
care for children.<br />
This assessment takes place every three years in <strong>Waverley</strong>’s children’s services. From 1 July <strong>2006</strong>,<br />
however, childcare services will have ‘unannounced’ validation visits. The Minister for Families,<br />
Community Services and Indigenous Affairs announced this change to Child Care Quality<br />
Assurance systems believing that it will provide a greater certainty to parents that good quality care<br />
is being achieved not only on the day of accreditation but every day of operation.<br />
Gardiner ChildCare Centre went through Accreditation and received a high standard result in<br />
October <strong>2005</strong>. Ten areas were assessed and Gardiner ChildCare Centre was rated good quality to<br />
high quality in all areas. The areas include such things as – relationships with children, partnerships<br />
with families, staff interactions, planning and evaluation, learning and development, health and<br />
safety.<br />
Bronte and <strong>Waverley</strong> ChildCare Centres participated in Accreditation in the last six months and are<br />
awaiting their results, with anecdotal information indicating a high ratings result will be received.<br />
Family Day Care is in the process of accreditation and will be having the accreditation visit in the<br />
August <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
No of policies reviewed in consultation with families. L&CS 105<br />
This information was not available at the time the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> was finalised.<br />
Development of standardised customer satisfaction tool for all L&CS 106<br />
child and family support.<br />
A customer satisfaction tool for the childcare centres was standardised and sent out in an earlier<br />
quarter. A customer satisfaction tool for family support will be finalised in <strong>2006</strong>/2007. Standardised<br />
customer satisfaction tools are being included in the <strong>Council</strong> wide survey program now being<br />
developed.<br />
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Level of child care fees. L&CS 106<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s fees were analysed in January <strong>2006</strong> and remain among the most affordable in the area.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> fees increased by $3.50 a day to $51.00 for babies and $48.00 for 3-5 year olds in July<br />
<strong>2005</strong>. The average local fee for <strong>2005</strong> was $64.67 per day. At $49.50, <strong>Council</strong>’s average fee was<br />
within 23% of the local average. Two other community based centres had lower daily fees at $41<br />
and $49 respectively. With the opening of two new centres in the second half of <strong>2005</strong>, there are now<br />
three long day care centres operating in Bondi Junction charging $105/day for a nursery place. This<br />
has greatly distorted the average figure for <strong>2005</strong>. Removing these three centres from the calculation,<br />
we arrive at a far more representative local average fee of $60.49. Based on this figure, <strong>Council</strong>’s<br />
average fee is within 18% of the local average fee.<br />
Two other contributing factors can be identified for the increase of child care fees Sydney-wide:<br />
Anticipated wage increases for child care workers and the introduction of the federally funded 30%<br />
rebate for childcare fees. Average local fees will be re assessed again in the first quarter of<br />
<strong>2006</strong>/2007. They will also be analysed against Sydney wide figures.<br />
Level of Family Day Care fees. L&CS 106<br />
This information was not available at the time the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> was finalised.<br />
Carers accessing play sessions, training and CDO visits. L&CS 106<br />
This information was not available at the time the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> was finalised.<br />
Families with children 0-5 yrs in <strong>Waverley</strong> receiving support from L&CS 107<br />
the Child Care Support Team.<br />
The Child Care Support Team continued to support up to 20 families in need over the year. This<br />
included support of families who have a child with additional needs waiting to be placed on our<br />
priority waiting list. Support takes the form of individual counselling on the phone, face to face<br />
counselling, or support provided through facilitating case conferences with parents and professional<br />
workers involved with the child with additional needs.<br />
Newsletter provided to families on wait list. L&CS 107<br />
This information was not available at the time the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> was finalised.<br />
Wait list parent information sessions. L&CS 107<br />
This information was not available at the time the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> was finalised.<br />
Families provided with short and long term counselling and case L&CS 107<br />
management (child care and FDC).<br />
The Child Care Support Team continued to support up to 20 families in need over the year. This<br />
included support of families who have a child with additional needs waiting to be placed on our<br />
priority waiting list. Support takes the form of individual counselling on the phone, face to face<br />
counselling, or support provided through facilitating case conferences with parents and professional<br />
workers involved with the child with additional needs.<br />
Early intervention service including speech pathology program. L&CS 108<br />
This information was not available at the time the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> was finalised.<br />
No of children provided with SNSS. L&CS 108<br />
This information was not available at the time the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> was finalised.<br />
Implement strategy for informing children for all families with a L&CS 114<br />
new baby in <strong>Waverley</strong> about <strong>Council</strong> and other services.<br />
This information was not available at the time the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> was finalised.<br />
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Works arising from Bronte Park Plan of Management<br />
Hewlett St Reserve access and amenity improvements adopted<br />
BP&RS 29<br />
The Hewlett Street Reserve improvements have been endorsed by <strong>Council</strong> and documented for<br />
quotation and construction. A contractor has been selected and is scheduled to commence<br />
construction works in early August <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Meet remaining targets in the Disability Action Plan and Access BP&RS, 34, 40, 76,<br />
Policy.<br />
C&TS,<br />
L&CS, and<br />
P&ES<br />
99, 156<br />
Action Plan targets have been incorporated into the Management Plan across all Departments for<br />
example, Disability Action Plan strategies have been included in C&TS plans such as the Learning &<br />
Development Plan and the new EEO Management Plan.<br />
Progress was made on Action Plan targets including:<br />
• Access audits were conducted for major <strong>Council</strong> projects Marks Park Equal Access Path, Coast<br />
Walk improvements, upgrade of Mill Hill centre, aged housing units at 141 Bronte Rd and 17-23<br />
Victoria St, and the design of new Customer Service and Call Centre outlet in Spring St;<br />
• Continued implementation of the Accessible Footpath Plan: In <strong>2005</strong>/06 <strong>Council</strong> targeted Birrell<br />
Street, the paths leading to Bronte Beach and Oxford St West. These works are now complete.<br />
In <strong>2006</strong>/07 the Plan will be addressing links between Bondi Junction and Queens Park. Work<br />
has commenced at Hall St.<br />
• Development of a consultant’s brief for a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan. Revised<br />
completion date for the PAMP is December <strong>2006</strong>, with implementation to follow after that.<br />
• Work on the Access aware project continues by the responsible agency, DIRC NSW. Software<br />
development is nearly complete; focus group testing began in June.<br />
• Access Awards will again be incorporated into the Bondi Junction Business Awards scheme.<br />
This year the Awards will be extended to Charing Cross businesses as well. Nominations for<br />
Bondi Junction Business no Barriers and Charing Cross Champion of Comfortable Access close<br />
24 July <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Access Committee met regularly during the year, and has conducted a number of site<br />
visits with <strong>Council</strong> staff to consider a range of access issues including at Bronte Beach, Queens<br />
Park, resident premises in Moore St, Kimberley reserve, Diamond Bay Cliff Walk and Birrell St.<br />
Members also participated in consultations for the draft Villages DCP, and at the Car parking and<br />
Clubs Forums.<br />
Number of free or concesssional projects and facilities provided BP&RS 34<br />
for disadvantaged groups. (Pavilion).<br />
During the year the number of free or concessional activities or facility hirings averaged over three<br />
per week for <strong>Council</strong>’s priority target groups.<br />
This includes rooms provided free for weekly classes each term in music, dance and drama for<br />
Junction House throughout the year and for BLYMP youth Concerts. The Junction House Band<br />
completed their CD recording of original music as part of the Musician in Residence program and<br />
publicly launched the album in February at the Bondi Pavilion to an appreciative audience of friends,<br />
family, media and representatives and <strong>Council</strong> and funding bodies.<br />
Subsidised rentals were also provided for weekly classes for drug & alcohol rehabilitation groups.<br />
Two weekly pottery workshops were provided each term throughout the year - one for people with<br />
disability and one for concession cardholders.<br />
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Ten free senior’s concerts were held across the year on a monthly basis. Held on the first<br />
Wednesday of the month, the last quarter saw a concert of classics and jazz in April, Andean music<br />
in May and Klezmer (Yiddish) music in June.<br />
This program is particularly targeted to the frail aged (transport is arranged if required) with other<br />
seniors welcome and in attendance as well. The concerts attracted an average of 100 patrons and<br />
their carers per event and satisfaction ratings have been consistently high, meeting all targets.<br />
A seniors band music group and a singing group met once a week during term four, with support<br />
provided by the music programs<br />
Availability of mobility parking spaces. C&TS 80<br />
Access to car parking spaces for people with disabilities was improved with the posting of<br />
information about the location of allocated accessible space on <strong>Council</strong>’s web site. A hotline<br />
telephone number was established for reporting abuse by motorists parked in accessible spaces<br />
without display of a current mobility parking authority. The number is displayed on all accessible car<br />
parking signs, and was published in the summer <strong>2005</strong> edition of <strong>Waverley</strong> in Focus.<br />
Loans of large print and hear-a-books per annum. L&CS 99<br />
As at 30 June <strong>2006</strong> there were 9928 large print books and 992 hear-a-books held by the library.<br />
During the year 33,203 loans were registered for large print items and 3,781 for hear-a-book titles.<br />
In addition, we are providing Audio Read technology, which will be introduced as a result of our<br />
successful application for a State Library Grant.<br />
Use of community buses according to guidelines. L&CS 113<br />
There are two <strong>Council</strong> buses, a small bus and a large bus. During this period the small bus has<br />
been regularly used by Randwick/<strong>Waverley</strong> Community Transport, ECHO Neighbourhood Centre<br />
and WAVES for approx. 17 hours per week, and the large bus by Family Day Care for approx. 12<br />
hours per week, giving a weekly average use of approx. 5.8 hours per working day. In addition, other<br />
community groups such as the Greek Community Group and the <strong>Waverley</strong> PROBUS Club have<br />
made occasional bookings, further lifting the daily average.<br />
Subsidised rental accommodation places for people with an<br />
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intellectual disability.<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> Community Living Project (WCLP) achieved its accommodation target, providing<br />
subsidised accommodation for 6 adults with intellectual disability.<br />
Four leases were renewed and these tenants celebrated their first anniversary not only within the<br />
service but also of the 2 two bedroom units provided by <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
Individual Support (Case Management, Living Skills Training). L&CS 121<br />
WCLP achieved its target during the period, providing individualised programs of ‘drop in’ support<br />
and training to 15 adults with intellectual disability. In April <strong>2006</strong> WCLP launched a new ‘Tuesday<br />
Night Discussion Group’ which provides small group training using newly purchased resources and<br />
workbooks such as ‘Preparing For Life - Transitioning to Adulthood’. These sessions are well<br />
attended and focus on building confidence and competency in areas that are not always appropriate<br />
in big groups.<br />
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The ‘Life Education Training’ series continues with 93% of members attending and reporting<br />
satisfaction with this service. At the end of the June <strong>2006</strong> quarter, training included fire safety and<br />
evacuation, ‘Your Rights and Responsibilities’, health and well being, teamwork, personal hygiene<br />
and self esteem. An eight session course was provided by Innersens as well as presentation by<br />
guest speakers from NSW <strong>Council</strong> for Intellectual Disability (CID) and Redfern Legal Centre. In<br />
conjunction with NSW CID, WCLP hosted a ‘Speak Up, Speak Out’ forum (open to the public) on<br />
health care in the community in June <strong>2006</strong>. Over the course of the year there were two Client<br />
Advisory Meetings with 93% of members finding these useful and 93% felt that they were listened to<br />
and that their support service was improving.<br />
Previous quarters focused on trialing a newly developed ‘Individual Planning and Review’ package<br />
which, following a client meeting, produced a written agreement between the WCLP member, the<br />
service and the people who support them in achieving their needs, wants and aspirations. Targets<br />
were met which increased quality of life opportunities to all program participants.<br />
In May <strong>2006</strong> the results of the ‘Client Satisfaction Survey’ were finalised. To ensure that the<br />
evaluation process considered individual needs and maximised participation, an independent<br />
support person coordinated, scribed and collated the report and results. There was an 86%<br />
improvement in Health Care initiatives, 93% satisfaction reported around staff being “polite and<br />
respectful’ and 79% happy with how often they receive support from WCLP. Overall there were<br />
excellent finding particularly in quality of life outcomes as a result of the new Individual Planning<br />
process.<br />
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highly disadvantaged clients.<br />
In May <strong>2005</strong>, <strong>Council</strong> resolved to take over a JobNetwork contract from another JOBfutures member<br />
in Surry Hills and move the site to East Sydney, to better service the especially disadvantaged in our<br />
community. The contract included a generalist service and a Specialist service supporting people<br />
with HIV/Hep C into employment.<br />
Since the opening of East Sydney (9 May <strong>2005</strong>) <strong>Waverley</strong> Works has assisted 1084 clients and<br />
placed 443 clients into sustainable employment, 120 of these were Specialist clients, 90 were<br />
classified by Centrelink as Highly Disadvantaged, 80 being 3 years or more unemployed and 103 job<br />
seekers who were more then 12 months unemployed. Although a pilot, based on its performance<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Works was successful in gaining a rollover of that contract for a further 3 years with the<br />
total contracted capacity of 6.2% of the available business in the ESA, of which 2.7% is the<br />
Specialist HIV/ HepC contract.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Works overall current referral business share is 8.4% of the available business in the Inner<br />
City Eastern Suburbs (ESA), versus our original contracted business share of 1.8%. This represents<br />
a 366% increase in business since the beginning of the contract<br />
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Number and type of events, activities promoting disability issues<br />
(Access Aware Launch, <strong>Waverley</strong> Community Living Project<br />
activity).<br />
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L&CS 120<br />
A page of the summer <strong>2005</strong> edition of <strong>Waverley</strong> in Focus was dedicated to information about<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s access policy and achievements for disability access in <strong>Waverley</strong>. Information about<br />
services provided for people with disabilities was also included with contact details.<br />
On 8 December <strong>2005</strong> <strong>Council</strong> hosted a one day consultation and training workshop, Advocating for<br />
Access <strong>2005</strong>, offered free by Guide Dogs NSW/ ACT for people with visual impairment, <strong>Council</strong>lors,<br />
relevant staff and Access Committee members from Southern Sydney Region (SSROC) <strong>Council</strong>s.<br />
The date was chosen to coincide with International Day of People with a Disability on December 3.<br />
Guest speakers included presenters from Guide Dogs NSW/ ACT, the Independent Living Centre<br />
and the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC). The workshop included a<br />
morning of consultation with local people with visual impairment and an afternoon of education for<br />
<strong>Council</strong> staff and decision-makers about strategies for improving access in the built environment for<br />
people with visual impairment. A cross section of planning and community services staff and access<br />
committee members from a number of <strong>Council</strong>s attended, 35 people in all throughout the day.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> also joined with other Southern Sydney Region <strong>Council</strong>s in December <strong>2005</strong> to host a dinner<br />
celebrating the contribution of access committee members to improving access for people with<br />
disabilities across the region. Guest speaker Michael Simpson from Vision Australia spoke about<br />
access for people with vision impairment. With 150 people attending representing 11 <strong>Council</strong>s, the<br />
dinner provided an invaluable opportunity for networking and sharing ideas among committee<br />
members.<br />
Promote community awareness of access issues though:<br />
L&CS 120<br />
Coordination of annual Access awards (as part of the Bondi<br />
Junction Business Awards)<br />
Facilitation information for businesses re access<br />
Accessible Community information sheets - 500 copies<br />
distributed, posted on <strong>Council</strong> website<br />
Providing the community with information about access<br />
following upgrades<br />
Contribution to activities for the International Day of People<br />
With Disabilities.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> promoted community awareness of access issues through:<br />
• Inclusion of an access award in the Bondi Junction Business Awards. This year the award was<br />
won by Charing Cross Pharmacy and the Zoo Bar Café;<br />
• Facilitating the provision of information for business about access through the distribution of 500<br />
copies of Access Aware Information Sheets to all <strong>Council</strong>lors, Bondi Junction Town Centre<br />
Office and <strong>Council</strong>’s Planning Department;<br />
• Improving the Information available to the community about access with the posting of<br />
information about the location of allocated accessible car parking spaces on <strong>Council</strong>’s web site.<br />
Information about accessible toilets in <strong>Waverley</strong> was posted on the National Public Toilet Map<br />
web site. A page of the summer edition of <strong>Waverley</strong> in Focus was dedicated to information<br />
about <strong>Council</strong>’s access policy and achievements for disability access in <strong>Waverley</strong>. Information<br />
about services provided for people with disabilities was also included with contact details;<br />
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• Celebrating International Day of People with a disability in December with a number of activities.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> hosted a one day workshop, Advocating for Access <strong>2005</strong>, offered free by Guide Dogs<br />
NSW/ ACT for <strong>Council</strong>lors, relevant staff and Access Committee members from Southern<br />
Sydney Region <strong>Council</strong>s (SSROC). <strong>Waverley</strong>’s Mayor, Mora Maine acted as master of<br />
ceremonies for the SSROC dinner celebrating the work of the Access Committees of member<br />
<strong>Council</strong>s. Members of the <strong>Waverley</strong> Community Living Project participated in the official launch<br />
of the NSW Government’s campaign – don’t DIS my ABILITY (Department of Ageing Disability<br />
and Home Care). Members also joined in Club Wild at the Opera House, an event organised by<br />
and for people with disabilities to celebrate creative expression through music, video and<br />
performance.<br />
Units of special needs housing provided. L&CS and 122, 156<br />
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A total of 48 units of special needs housing was maintained throughout the period including 46 units<br />
under the older person’s housing program (WHOP), and 2 units allocated to the <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
Community Living Project for people with intellectual disability.<br />
Targets meet in Disability Action plan L&CS and 124, 156<br />
P&ES<br />
Action Plan targets have been incorporated into the Management Plan across all Departments for<br />
example, Disability Action Plan strategies have been included in C&TS plans such as the Learning &<br />
Development Plan and the new EEO Management Plan.<br />
Progress was made on Action Plan targets including:<br />
• Access audits were conducted for major <strong>Council</strong> projects Marks Park Equal Access Path, Coast<br />
Walk improvements, upgrade of Mill Hill centre, aged housing units at 141 Bronte Rd and 17-23<br />
Victoria St, and the design of new Customer Service and Call Centre outlet in Spring St;<br />
• Continued implementation of the Accessible Footpath Plan: In <strong>2005</strong>/06 <strong>Council</strong> targeted Birrell<br />
Street, the paths leading to Bronte Beach and Oxford St West. These works are now complete.<br />
In <strong>2006</strong>/07 the Plan will be addressing links between Bondi Junction and Queens Park. Work<br />
has commenced at Hall St.<br />
• Development of a consultant’s brief for a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan. Revised<br />
completion date for the PAMP is December <strong>2006</strong>, with implementation to follow after that.<br />
• Work on the Access aware project continues by the responsible agency, DIRC NSW. Software<br />
development is nearly complete; focus group testing began in June.<br />
• Access Awards will again be incorporated into the Bondi Junction Business Awards scheme.<br />
This year the Awards will be extended to Charing Cross businesses as well. Nominations for<br />
Bondi Junction Business no Barriers and Charing Cross Champion of Comfortable Access close<br />
24 July <strong>2006</strong><br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Access Committee met regularly during the year and has conducted a number of site visits<br />
with <strong>Council</strong> staff to consider a range of access issues including at Bronte Beach, Queens Park,<br />
resident premises in Moore St, Kimberley reserve, Diamond Bay Cliff Walk and Birrell St. Members<br />
also participated in consultations for the draft Villages DCP, and at the Car parking and Clubs<br />
Forums.
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Projects delivered on time and budget.<br />
• Bondi Pavilion Projects Accessible Toilet<br />
• 158 Carrington Road - Housing<br />
• Ocean Street Public Housing<br />
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Bondi Pavilion Projects Accessible Toilet<br />
Project completed on time and over budget due to modifications to air conditioning ducting and<br />
additional wall heights not anticipated in design documentation stage<br />
158 Carrington Road – Housing<br />
Project delayed due to preferred tenderer withdrawing. Additional funding being sought.<br />
Construction completion anticipated at June 2007.<br />
Ocean Street Public Housing<br />
Construction commencement delayed due to engagement of contractor and then further delays<br />
experienced during construction. Construction now anticipated at December <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds<br />
Dept Page No<br />
Prepare and distribute beach and water safety information sheets<br />
in different languages for Bondi Beach.<br />
BP&RS 25<br />
During the year Surf Safety Brochures was developed in different languages and widely distributed.<br />
Targets meet in Multicultural Policy. C&TS and<br />
L&CS<br />
40, 98<br />
At least 20% of the targets in <strong>Council</strong>’s Multicultural Policy were met this year. In addition, extensive<br />
work was undertaken to integrate <strong>Council</strong>’s Multicultural policy and action plan with <strong>Council</strong>’s<br />
Management Plan, incorporating needs identified in <strong>Council</strong>’s Strategic Plan and draft <strong>2005</strong>/2010<br />
Social Plan.<br />
Community consultations that include strategies to target CALD C&TS and 40<br />
communities.<br />
L&CS<br />
New systems for recording, identifying and analysing the number of consultations with the CALD<br />
community are to be developed along with new guidelines about the context in which the CALD<br />
community should be specifically targeted. Initially this will be trialed in small pilots across <strong>Council</strong> to<br />
be developed throughout <strong>2006</strong>/2007. Background work commenced in this quarter on development<br />
of these guidelines.<br />
Use of communication in community language per annum. C&TS 40<br />
There were 207 incidents of use of <strong>Council</strong>’s language aids over the course of the year. The<br />
majority of incidents were in Russian and Polish.<br />
Indicators to measure target group attendance at Precinct<br />
meetings developed.<br />
The item is being action in <strong>2006</strong>/2007.<br />
C&TS 46<br />
Community consultation/information dissemination that includes C&T and 47, 112,<br />
strategies to target CALD community.<br />
L&CS 114<br />
New systems for recording, identifying and analysing the number of consultations with the CALD<br />
community are to be developed along with new guidelines about the context in which the CALD<br />
community should be specifically targeted. Initially this will be trialed in small pilots across <strong>Council</strong> to<br />
be developed throughout <strong>2006</strong>/2007. Background work commenced in this quarter on development<br />
of these guidelines.<br />
Information, in community languages, from other organisations<br />
placed on public notice boards.<br />
C&TS 53<br />
Any information received in community languages that is suitable for placement of community notice<br />
boards is placed on these boards.<br />
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Percentage of total library members identified as NESB. L&CS 97<br />
There are 8,274 members who have indicated a reading language other than English. This<br />
represents approximately 25% of the total membership. The main languages represented are:<br />
Russian (1,331); French (1,236); Spanish (638); Chinese (620); and German (500).<br />
Library resources in targeted languages other than English. L&CS 98<br />
There are 9,012 items in library stock in languages other than English. This is marginally greater<br />
than the previous year’s total of 8,768. The main languages held are: Russian (3,052); Spanish<br />
(2,804); French (862); Polish (520); and Hungarian (456).<br />
Loans per annum in languages other than English. L&CS 98<br />
There were 40,729 loan transactions in relation to items in other than English.<br />
ESL class visits to library per annum. L&CS 98<br />
There were 4 visits made to the library by ESL college groups with<br />
approximately 15 to 20 students in each group.<br />
Inclusion of information in community languages. L&CS 112<br />
New systems for recording, identifying and analysing the number of consultations with the CALD<br />
community are to be developed along with new guidelines about the context in which the CALD<br />
community should be specifically targeted. Initially this will be trialed in small pilots across <strong>Council</strong> to<br />
be developed throughout <strong>2006</strong>/2007.<br />
Events targeting linguistly diverse community. L&CS 118<br />
<strong>Council</strong> celebrated cultural diversity with events held during the Festival of the Winds in September<br />
<strong>2005</strong>, Refugee Week in October <strong>2006</strong>, the Global Table in April <strong>2006</strong> and Harmony Day in May<br />
<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Festival of the Winds<br />
Kite flying is a traditional element of celebration across many cultures and the Festival celebrates<br />
diversity through kites, multicultural food, music and dance. This year’s performances show cased<br />
West Indian, Brazilian, Argentinian, Chinese, Spanish, Pacific Islander, African, Indian and<br />
Indigenous cultures. To encourage active participation, free dance workshops were offered, and<br />
hundreds of local school children participated in kite making workshops in the lead up to the<br />
Festival.<br />
Refugee Week<br />
A series of events was organised for Refugee week celebrating the tremendous contribution of the<br />
many people who have come to the <strong>Waverley</strong> community as refugees. As a forerunner to Refugee<br />
Week, Bondi Pavilion hosted: My family – Showing Diversity, a travelling photographic exhibition by<br />
young people portraying their families, some of them from refugee background, and a series of<br />
paintings by Jeeva Chapman expressing concern for the plight of refugees. On Friday 28 October<br />
popular young comedian Hung Le, who came to Australia as a refugee, performed for about 100<br />
people at the Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club, supported by the Solidarity Choir.<br />
Harmony Day<br />
<strong>Council</strong> contributed to the celebration of Harmony Day with a poster exhibition of the schools<br />
competition organised by the Anti Defamation Commission of B’nai B’rith at <strong>Waverley</strong> Library, and<br />
presentation of ‘The Local Government Perspective’ at TAFE’s Harmony Workshop on strategies for<br />
building and maintaining a harmonious communities.<br />
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The Global Table<br />
Performances of music and dance presented by eleven cultural groups delighted a large audience at<br />
the third annual Global Table Street Festival. Many enjoyed the taste of food representing nine<br />
cultural traditions. Young student chefs from the Sydney Institute of TAFE demonstrated the<br />
preparation of small delights from around the world. <strong>Council</strong>’s child care centres participated in the<br />
Global Table Street Festival with an information stall on children’s services and a musical<br />
performance At least 20% of the targets in <strong>Council</strong>’s Multicultural Policy were met this year.<br />
Young people<br />
Dept Page No<br />
Support to ensure that Man & Ops Plans result in compliance with L&CS 123<br />
Multicultural and ATSI Policies.<br />
This year, extensive work was undertaken to integrate <strong>Council</strong>’s Disability, Multicultural and<br />
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policies and action plans with <strong>Council</strong>’s Management Plan,<br />
incorporating needs identified in <strong>Council</strong>’s draft <strong>2005</strong> – 2010 Social Plan.<br />
Targets meet in Multicultural Policy L&CS 123<br />
At least 20% of the targets in <strong>Council</strong>’s Multicultural Policy were met this year. In addition, extensive<br />
work was undertaken to integrate <strong>Council</strong>’s Multicultural policy and action plan with <strong>Council</strong>’s<br />
Management Plan, incorporating needs identified in <strong>Council</strong>’s Strategic Plan and draft <strong>2005</strong>/2010<br />
Social Plan<br />
Improve Access MOW Service for CALD Service users. L&CS 127<br />
Meal options for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients are now available. The program<br />
has access to many CALD meals for a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. These meals can be<br />
provided within a short time period. Current limited storage facilities, however, restricts the impact<br />
and expansion of this particular service. Increased contact with other services has also begun which<br />
has resulted in access to a broader range of meal types for the program menu. Further development<br />
in networking with other services will continue<br />
Youth programs/ activities held at the Bondi Pavilion. BP&RS 34<br />
A total of 8 programs for youth held at the Pavilion during <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>. These included:<br />
The <strong>2006</strong> <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Youth Art Award and Exhibition was held over two weeks in June<br />
<strong>2006</strong>. <strong>Council</strong> provided $2000 in award money and the opportunity to exhibit in a public gallery to<br />
encourage young local artists aged12 to 25 years.<br />
Judging was in three age categories, with an additional award for works with an environmental<br />
theme. There were 180 entries and this project continues to be very popular with the young artists,<br />
their teachers and their families, many of whom attended the official exhibition opening and Awards<br />
presentation by the Mayor.<br />
Four of the <strong>2006</strong> grant funded Youth Wave Music Programs were completed during the last<br />
quarter and the remaining programs are on target for completion in the second half of <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
The Musician in Residence programs continued to cater for youth and young emerging artists,<br />
assisting with subsidised recording time and mentoring from music industry professionals,<br />
providing ongoing professional assistance with their artistic development. Another two young<br />
groups were assisted with recording during the last quarter.<br />
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Five Bondi Live Youth Music Project (BLYMP) events were held at Bondi Pavilion over the<br />
course of the year. The events provide a positive outlet for young bands with about 6 performing<br />
live to an audience of 3-400 young people at each event.<br />
These events are organised by <strong>Council</strong>’s Youth Worker, staff of the Pavilion, and Ways Youth<br />
Services with support from <strong>Waverley</strong> Police.<br />
Public events targeting youth, families, older people and children. BP&RS and 35, 117<br />
L&CS<br />
See above. In addition, the Young Adult Library launch included a musical performance by the Rose<br />
Bay Secondary School Youth Choir & Band and the Bondi Junction Youth Protocol was launched in<br />
Oxford St Mall in July <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Affordable and accessible cultural programs at Bondi Pavilion BP&RS 34<br />
including school holiday programs, music and arts projects,<br />
concerts and exhibitions.<br />
A total of 61 programs were held at the Bondi Pavilion over the year. The broad range of projects<br />
and programs held included:<br />
115 art & craft workshops and 6 performances catered for 2123 participants as part of the school<br />
holiday programs<br />
200 children were involved in ‘Caring for our Native Bush’ program for World Environment Day<br />
3 after school pottery classes per week were provided for children during each school term and<br />
six pottery workshops per week (2 for targeted groups) were provided for adults over the year,<br />
catering for approximately 70 participants per week<br />
a broad range of classes for preschoolers, children and youth including art classes, ballet,<br />
literacy, music and movement and school studies theatre groups for youth<br />
a free Music Industry Seminar for over 300 young people giving participants an insight and<br />
training in the music industry. This was held as part of the Bondi Wave Youth Music Program<br />
a series of music tutorials and courses held over 12 weeks for 95 high school students (also part<br />
of the Bondi Wave program)<br />
the Musicians in Residence Programs have resulted in:<br />
production of a CD by the Pavilion Seniors Band (CD launch in September <strong>2006</strong>)<br />
formation and classes for the Seniors Singing Group who now perform for local community<br />
groups, festivals and fundraising events<br />
completion of a children’s Sound Sculpture project<br />
preschool music & CD programs (Sleepover CD) in collaboration with the <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Child Care Centres<br />
a primary school aged rock band, song writing and recording project.<br />
25 exhibitions held at the Pavilion Gallery averaging an audience of 1000 per week. Well over half of<br />
these exhibitions were from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Five of these were<br />
supported by, and held in collaboration with, <strong>Council</strong>’s annual cultural activities and events - the<br />
South American Festival, Youth Week, Refuge Week, Environment Festival and the <strong>Waverley</strong> Youth<br />
Art Award.<br />
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Indicators to measure target group attendance at Precinct<br />
C&TS 46<br />
meetings developed.<br />
A Precinct review is being conducted in <strong>2006</strong>/2007 this will look at Precinct attendance and<br />
community participation.<br />
Investigation and design School zones – Bondi Basin. C&TS 81<br />
Design plans were completed and approved by the <strong>Waverley</strong> Traffic Committee for school safety<br />
devices in Macpherson Street (outside St Catherines), Blair Street (outside Galillee), Warners<br />
Avenue ( outside Bondi Beach Public) and Inverness Street (outside Clovelly Public) . Works<br />
commenced in May <strong>2006</strong> and is due to be completed by September <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Traffic and Transport School Safety. C&TS 81<br />
At least one school is being patrolled each day during the morning and afternoon start and finish<br />
times.<br />
In addition, a mobile speed board has been purchased and is being used to monitor the speed of<br />
vehicles near schools.<br />
HSC support talks - number held and attendances per session. L&CS 95<br />
There were 3 HSC sessions supported by the library during the year. Around 90 students attended<br />
these<br />
Use of library youth space and develop future actions reviewed. L&CS 96, 129<br />
The Library’s youth area has been reviewed and all identified actions completed. The newly<br />
designed and constructed youth space is known as “The Great Escape”. The area includes an LCD<br />
TV screen with wireless headphones featuring Foxtel, an Internet access PC, Graphic novels,<br />
magazines, CDs and DVDs.<br />
Implementation of Youth Safety Protocol. L&CS 116<br />
A review of the implementation of the Bondi Junction Youth Safety Protocol included interviews<br />
conducted with key stakeholders and other agencies in January <strong>2006</strong> indicated strong “take up”<br />
rates and positive outcomes. There is evidence that the pro active approach established through the<br />
development of the protocol has influenced the overall approach to security in Bondi Junction with<br />
improved confidence, reduced fear of crime, a greater willingness to engage with young people, and<br />
improved cooperation amongst agencies. This represents a significant achievement under <strong>Council</strong>’s<br />
Community Safety Plan.<br />
The challenge in <strong>2006</strong>/2007 will be to ensure the continued usefulness and understanding about the<br />
protocol through promotion and to include new business and new employees throughout the Bondi<br />
Junction area in that understanding.<br />
Development of safe use guidelines for skate ramp. L&CS 116<br />
Draft guidelines were developed prior to December <strong>2005</strong> but need to be considered by a skate park<br />
reference group before being finalised and this is yet to meet. This is being planned for September<br />
<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Development of proposal for AG’s re young women / alcohol<br />
L&CS 116<br />
related anti social behaviour<br />
Strategies were developed to address two issues raised in <strong>Council</strong>’s Community Safety Plan, binge<br />
drinking and related violence among young people (15-25), and domestic violence, and initiation of<br />
the partnerships that will enable their implementation.<br />
Funds for implementation were sought from the Attorney General’s Crime Prevention Division under<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s Community Safety Plan in November. The WAKE UP <strong>Waverley</strong> project to address alcohol<br />
related violence and anti social behaviour was successfully funded for $49,900 to employ a project<br />
worker 3 days per week throughout the year.<br />
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Number of youth friendly activities. L&CS 118, 129<br />
Five Bondi Live Youth Music Project (BLYMP) events were held at Bondi Pavilion over the course of<br />
the year. The events provide a positive outlet for young bands with about 6 performing live to an<br />
audience of 3-400 young people at each event.<br />
These events are organised by <strong>Council</strong>’s Youth Worker, staff of the Pavilion, and Ways Youth<br />
Services with support from <strong>Waverley</strong> Police. As a part of Youth Week, Bondi Blitz was held next to<br />
the Bondi Skate Park on 8 April <strong>2006</strong>. Organised in cooperation with WAYS, Woollahra and<br />
Randwick <strong>Council</strong>s, it involved a professional band, six youth bands, a DJ and a Rap group<br />
performing for around 1,000 people throughout the afternoon.<br />
The <strong>2006</strong> <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Youth Art Award and Exhibition was held over two weeks in June.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> provided $2000 in award money and the opportunity to exhibit in a public gallery to<br />
encourage young local artists aged12 to 25 years. Judging was in three age categories, with an<br />
additional award for works with an environmental theme. There were 180 entries and this project<br />
continues to be very popular with the young artists, their teachers and their families, many of whom<br />
attended the official exhibition opening and Awards presentation by the Mayor.<br />
The Musician in Residence programs continued to cater for youth and young emerging artists,<br />
assisting with subsidised recording time and mentoring from music industry professionals, providing<br />
ongoing professional assistance with their artistic development. Another two young groups were<br />
assisted with recording during the last quarter.<br />
Assist <strong>Waverley</strong> schools to comply with the Department of<br />
P&ES 163<br />
Education and Training Sustainable Schools program.<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s Sustainable Schools Challenge, which involved environmental audits and performances at<br />
participating schools in <strong>Waverley</strong>.<br />
Number of youth friendly activities in Bondi Junction PW&S 182<br />
The Bondi Junction Youth Protocol was launched in the Oxford St Mall on 26 July <strong>2005</strong> in the<br />
afternoon to maximise youth and community participation. Over 200 people attended the launch with<br />
Marisa Ingleton, a member of the Bondi Junction Youth Safety Working Party, MC for the event,<br />
which featured music by several young people including rap, DJ, country and western, and reggae.<br />
Special guests included the NSW Minister for Transport, representatives of the NSW Attorney<br />
General’s Department, local MPs, <strong>Waverley</strong>’s Mayor, the <strong>Waverley</strong> Area Police Commander and<br />
members of the Sydney Roosters football team. Also launched at the event was a three panel mural<br />
by WAYS promoting the Protocol, which now hangs permanently alongside the ramp from the Mall<br />
to the Bus Rail Interchange.<br />
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Outdoor Fitness group policy reviewed and updated. BP&RS 21<br />
<strong>Council</strong> endorsed the draft policy for use of <strong>Council</strong> reserves by Commercial Fitness Groups and<br />
Personal Trainers for public exhibition on 15 November <strong>2005</strong>. The draft policy was exhibited<br />
between 7 December and 3 February <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
A report was submitted to <strong>Council</strong> 6 June <strong>2006</strong> about the outcome of the public exhibition. <strong>Council</strong><br />
determined to receive and note the information contained in the report and seek a further report on<br />
the possible conflict between the Policy and the Bronte Park Plan of Management. This additional<br />
report was submitted to <strong>Council</strong> in August <strong>2006</strong> with a recommendation to trial the policy for a 12<br />
month period commencing 1 September <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Visitor information, regulation and interpretative signage for<br />
BP&RS and 22, 146,<br />
Beach, Park and Coastal walk installed.<br />
P&ES 159<br />
All visitor information, surf safety and regulatory signs were installed in the Bondi to Bronte coastal<br />
zone in October <strong>2005</strong> prior to Sculpture by the Sea exhibition. Environmental theme interpretive<br />
signs and sculptures were installed in November <strong>2005</strong> along the Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk. The<br />
Mayor officially opened both signage projects on 8 December <strong>2005</strong>. Both projects have been well<br />
received by the public.<br />
Masterplan for Hunter Park Sculpture Garden adopted. BP&RS 32<br />
<strong>Council</strong> adopted the upgrade plan for Hunter Park in October <strong>2005</strong>. Works are commencing in early<br />
August <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Tamarama Park Plan of Management adopted. BP&RS 32<br />
The draft Tamarama Park Plan of Management is being amended and is likely to be considered for<br />
re-exhibition at the September <strong>2006</strong> meeting of <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
Value of community and cultural grants provided annually. BP&RS and<br />
L&CS<br />
35<br />
The level of funding provided in support of non-profit organisations providing community services<br />
and cultural activities for <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> was $287,000.<br />
Percent of grant recipients who meet agreed outcomes. BP&RS and<br />
L&CS<br />
35<br />
Groups have demonstrated how they met agreed outcomes with the funding provided in the<br />
previous year.<br />
Provision of affordable venues at Bondi Pavilion to encourage<br />
cultural activities.<br />
BP&RS 36<br />
Affordable venue and room hire numbers provided for cultural activities and classes averaged over<br />
120 hours per week over the last twelve month period.<br />
Review of hiring policy/ procedures, fees and charges to maximise<br />
utilisation and ensure access and equity (Pavilion).<br />
BP&RS 36<br />
The Pavilion hiring policy and procedures review process was delayed initially by the implementation<br />
of the <strong>Council</strong> restructure and subsequent transfer of this responsibility to the new Cultural and<br />
Community Services Division. Fees and charges have been benchhmarked but require updating.<br />
The review is continuing with a revised project scope and has a revised target completion date of<br />
October <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Community Planning approach is used in all new significant<br />
BP&RS, 37, 40,<br />
planning to ensure cross-departmental and community input. C&TS, L&CS 125, 135,<br />
and P&ES 151<br />
The most significant planning project using the community planning framework was the <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
Strategic Plan, which was adopted during the last quarter of <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
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ArtsPlus Plan developed, implemented and actions integrated into<br />
Management Plan.<br />
ArtsPlus was placed on exhibition until November <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
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and L&CS<br />
40, 125,<br />
135, 151<br />
Several activities have been integrated into the <strong>2006</strong>/2010 Management Plan and this will be<br />
reviewed in <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Customers survey regarding access points and opening hours. C&TS 42<br />
A report was submitted to <strong>Council</strong>’s Executive Team in January <strong>2006</strong> later than the September <strong>2005</strong><br />
target. A clear indication from the survey was an increasing preference for online services for<br />
customers.<br />
Precinct meetings held and attendance level. C&TS 46<br />
Precincts meet at least 3 times a year.<br />
All of the precincts met as required a minimum of 3 times throughout the year with the exception of<br />
South Bondi/Watson, which met twice throughout the year and did not meet in the last quarter.<br />
Review and report on new employment advertising.<br />
This task was not completed and will be undertaken in <strong>2006</strong>/2007.<br />
C&TS 56<br />
Completed training schedule for identified staff in Homeless C&TS and 58, 117<br />
Persons Protocol.<br />
L&CS<br />
Parking Patrol Officers and Parks frontline staff were identified as requiring training in Homeless<br />
Persons Protocol.<br />
Three training sessions were held during <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> and a total of 30 Parking Patrol and Parks<br />
frontline staff completed this training.<br />
<strong>2005</strong>/09 EEO Management Plan prepared and implemented. C&TS 58<br />
EEO Management Plan <strong>2006</strong>/2010 completed December <strong>2005</strong> and implementation commenced in<br />
February <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
The EEO Management Plan links employment and training & development strategies for target<br />
group members with the priorities of <strong>Council</strong>’s HR Strategic Plan.<br />
Strategies in place in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> are as follows:<br />
<strong>Council</strong> provides three options for accessing information about recruitment positions that are<br />
advertised (phone, fax and website).<br />
Where a job applicant indicates that they have special needs prior to interview, <strong>Council</strong> provides<br />
reasonable adjustments, where possible.<br />
Pre-employment medicals are monitored to ensure appropriate assessments of reasonable<br />
adjustments are considered, and that pregnancy or potential pregnancy is not considered in the<br />
selection decision, unless specifically relevant.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> provides reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities, carer’s responsibilities, or<br />
who are pregnant. A variety of flexible working arrangements have been put in place for people<br />
with carer’s responsibilities.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> provides accurate information to staff about access to leave for parental purposes, and<br />
their rights at work during, before and after pregnancy.<br />
For the last five years, a position of Garden Labourer in <strong>Waverley</strong> Park has been a designated<br />
Disability position – incumbent in place.<br />
Number of child care places provided for staff. C&TS 58<br />
<strong>Council</strong> provides eight 0-3 year old places at Gardiner Child Care Centre for children of <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong> staff. This was increased from five to eight places at the beginning of <strong>2006</strong>.
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CA Service Desk available for public access through Internet. C&TS 63<br />
Technical implementation achieved by June <strong>2006</strong>. Full implementation delayed due to clarification<br />
of internal processes. Revised date January 2007.<br />
Community leases/licences maintained to reflect policy<br />
objectives.<br />
C&TS 73<br />
Policy objectives for community support and development continued to be reflected in leases and<br />
licences.<br />
Bus priority measures.<br />
Bondi Road.<br />
Old South Head Road.<br />
Bus Rail Interchange.<br />
Oxford Street.<br />
Bronte Road.<br />
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Bondi Road<br />
A proposal for bus priority measures along Bondi Road (clearway on the southern side from 2 - 8pm<br />
Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays during summer months only) was developed and approved<br />
by the <strong>Waverley</strong> Traffic Committee. However, <strong>Council</strong> rejected this proposal at its December <strong>2005</strong><br />
meeting.<br />
Old South Head Road<br />
Proposals for bus priority measures along Old South Head Road are currently being developed.<br />
Oxford Street<br />
Additional bus priority improvements will be considered as part of the Bondi Junction Traffic and<br />
Transport Study that is currently underway.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan designed and C&TS and 80, 119<br />
implemented.<br />
L&CS<br />
A project group comprised of representatives from Technical Services, Integrated Planning,<br />
Strategic Planning and Environmental Services which will operate as a steering group for the project<br />
have develop a brief based on a RTA template for selected expressions of interest for this project.<br />
The plan is expected to focus on the Bondi Junction area initially.<br />
Implementation of 40km/hr in selected areas in Bondi and Bronte. C&TS 81<br />
Bondi - <strong>Report</strong> submitted to December <strong>2005</strong> <strong>Waverley</strong> Traffic Committee. Concept plans currently<br />
being developed for RTA funding approval.<br />
Bronte - <strong>Report</strong> submitted to December <strong>2005</strong> <strong>Waverley</strong> Traffic Committee. Concept plans currently<br />
being developed for RTA funding approval.<br />
Maintaining Quality and Accessible Buildings and Infrastructure. C&TS and 87, 102<br />
L&CS<br />
Many significant maintenance projects were completed including: - 65 Ebley Street repainting and<br />
repairs to the rear wall; replacement of the non compliant soft fall at <strong>Waverley</strong> Child Care Centre;<br />
replacement of air conditioning units and carpet at Gardiner Child Care Centre; refurbishment of<br />
parts of level 2 of <strong>Council</strong> Chambers to improve accommodation layouts and functionality; improved<br />
security equipment at Bondi Early Childhood Centre; upgrade of essential services including<br />
emergency lighting and smoke alarms at 13 sites and retrofit of water efficient bathroom fixtures at<br />
Gardiner and Bronte Child Care Centres; all within budget and on time.<br />
School of Arts weekly use rate of community space. L&CS 103<br />
The target was met across the year with an overall occupancy rate of 42.5 hrs per week for the use<br />
of the community space, with the majority use being of the upstairs hall, and the Academy of Dance<br />
being the principal hirer.<br />
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Specific support provided to the following groups: (subject to<br />
meeting agreed outcomes)<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Bondi Beach Band<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>/Randwick Philharmonic Society<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Woollahra Arts Centre<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Historical Society<br />
Friends of <strong>Waverley</strong> Library<br />
Eastern Suburbs Poetry Group<br />
Actors Forum.<br />
Assistance was provided to all these groups during the year.<br />
Number of groups supported (Child Protection, Domestic<br />
Violence, self help).<br />
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L&CS 108<br />
17 groups received support durin <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Number of committees receiving specialist support. L&CS 109<br />
Committees receiving specialist support during the period included: <strong>Waverley</strong> Community and<br />
Seniors Association, ECHO, EATS, DIRC, Norman Andrews House, Junction House, Randwick/<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Community Transport, Bondi Outreach Project and Bondi Youth Accommodation. WAVES<br />
was provided with extensive assistance with wind up, after the NSW Department of Health absorbed<br />
the service.<br />
Staff also provided support to the management committees of Kindamindi, Bondi Beach Cottage,<br />
Grace Child Care Centre, Bondi Toy Library and each of the five OOSH Services in <strong>Waverley</strong>.<br />
Activities included assistance with grant applications, financial management, recruitment, conflict<br />
resolution and team building, annual general meetings, service review/ business plans for funding<br />
bodies, client surveys and staff management.<br />
Number of local forums resourced (HACC, Aged Interagency,<br />
L&CS 109<br />
Youth Advisory <strong>Council</strong>, Multicultural Interagency Eastern Region<br />
Local Government ATSI Forum.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> staff were active contributors in a wide variety of local committees, groups and forums<br />
throughout the year including: the Eastern Sydney Area HACC Forum, the <strong>Waverley</strong>/Woollahra<br />
Aged Services Interagency, the Eastern Area Interagency, the <strong>Waverley</strong> Area Youth Advisory<br />
Committee, the Eastern Sydney Youth Services Network, the <strong>Waverley</strong> Woollahra Youth Safety<br />
Forum, the Inner and Eastern Suburbs Migrant Interagency, and the Eastern Region Local<br />
Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum.<br />
Value of community and cultural grants provided. L&CS 110<br />
The level of funding provided in support of non-profit organisations providing community services<br />
and cultural activities for <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> was $287,000.<br />
Database developed to document existing participation. (Numbers L&CS 111<br />
in precincts, management committees, using collections, child<br />
care etc).<br />
Insufficient infrastructure was available to enable documentation of the extent of participation of<br />
CALD groups in <strong>Council</strong> activities. Revised strategies for evaluating participation have been<br />
incorporated in <strong>Council</strong>’s Management Plan for <strong>2006</strong>/2007.
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Number of meetings of:<br />
L&CS 111<br />
Disability Access Committee<br />
Multicultural Advisory Committee.<br />
Public Arts Committee<br />
Eastern Region Local Government aboriginal and Torres Strait<br />
Islander Forum<br />
Multicultural interdepartmental committee.<br />
Disability Access Committee<br />
10 meetings were held during the year.<br />
Multicultural Advisory Committee<br />
The Multicultural Advisory Committee met four times during the year.<br />
Major Events and Community Safety Committee<br />
The Major Events and Community Safety Committee met at least once each month (except January)<br />
during <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> and met 13 times in total throughout the year.<br />
Public Arts Committee<br />
The Public Arts Committee met twice during the fourth quarter, making a total of 5 meetings for the<br />
year. The major issues for discussion included Hunter Park Sculpture Garden, Sculpture by the Sea,<br />
Bondi Pavilion signage, <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> gateway signage, various potential funding sources and<br />
schemes, the Lexus prize for sculpture, <strong>Waverley</strong> seat project, Sculpture by the Schools and a<br />
review of the Committee roles responsibilities and membership<br />
Eastern Region Local Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum<br />
The Eastern Region Local Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum met three times<br />
during the period.<br />
Mill Hill weekly use rate by community groups. L&CS 113<br />
Average weekly use of Mill Hill venues by community groups during this quarter was 35 hours per<br />
week. This appears to be due to the Mill Hill Centre refurbishment early this year. Most venue hire<br />
ceased between late December <strong>2005</strong> and early April <strong>2006</strong>, after which several regular hirers did not<br />
return. The use rate will be monitored over the next quarter and appropriate action taken as<br />
necessary.<br />
School of Arts weekly use rate of community space. L&CS 113<br />
The target was met across the year with an overall occupancy rate of 42.5 hrs per week, with the<br />
majority use being of the upstairs hall, and the Academy of Dance being the principal hirer.<br />
Number of annual directory updates available on the website.<br />
L&CS 114<br />
(Services for Older People, Kids Booklet, and Services for Deaf<br />
and Hearing Impaired).<br />
All directories in circulation throughout the period were available from <strong>Council</strong>’s Web Site and in<br />
hard copy from <strong>Council</strong>’s Customer Service Desk and Community Services. They were: Services for<br />
Young People in <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>2005</strong> (pamphlet), <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’s Kids Book <strong>2006</strong>, Services for Older<br />
People 2004, and <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’s Directory of Multicultural Services and Ethnic Groups <strong>2005</strong>.<br />
Development of community access guidelines for distribution of L&CS and 115<br />
community information in the Bondi Junction CBD.<br />
PW&S<br />
Development of community access guidelines for the Bondi Junction CBD has commenced and will<br />
be completed in the first quarter of <strong>2006</strong>/2007<br />
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Community Safety Audit complete. L&CS 116<br />
Community Safety Audits of the Bondi Beach Place Management Area were conducted on15<br />
September <strong>2005</strong> (7.00pm-8:30pm), 2 December <strong>2005</strong> (11.00pm-12:30am) and 27 April <strong>2006</strong><br />
(8.00pm-11pm).<br />
The Bondi and Beaches Divisional Manager and Eastern Suburbs Crime Prevention Police Officer<br />
undertook these audits. A representative from the Bondi Beach Precinct Committee also attended<br />
the April <strong>2006</strong> Audit. The safety audits include assessing the ‘look and feel’ of the area using safety<br />
by design principles. A report is developed providing a summary of the evening as well as listing<br />
any significant issues, which are promptly addressed by the relevant authorities.<br />
Issues identified include street lighting repairs, trimming of trees that cause shadowing, compliance<br />
matters, waste management issues and suggested improvements to traffic related matters. The<br />
audit also identifies any requirements for early intervention programs to prevent crime and improve<br />
the perception of safety in the area. eg the development of projects working in partnership with the<br />
Liquor Accord like ‘night without a fight’ or an education program targeting vulnerable groups such<br />
as youth.<br />
The information collected from the safety audits has also supported <strong>Council</strong> applications to the<br />
Attorney General’s Department for grants to develop and deliver safety and crime prevention<br />
projects such as those mentioned above. It has also assisted the Police and <strong>Council</strong> to pro-actively<br />
address issues before they escalate.<br />
Specific strategies in the <strong>Waverley</strong> Community Safety Plan for L&CS 116, 123<br />
Bondi progressed.<br />
In 2004/05, the first year of implementation of its Community Safety Plan, <strong>Council</strong> undertook three<br />
major projects: the development of a youth protocol for Bondi Junction, the development of a<br />
homeless persons protocol, and development of a model strategy for promoting safe celebrations at<br />
Bondi Beach over Christmas/ New Year.<br />
A comprehensive campaign promoting safety in celebrations at Bondi Beach over the Christmas/<br />
New Year period was implemented in December. Based on the successful model developed in<br />
2004, the Safe Summer in Bondi campaign combined education (advertising campaign),<br />
enforcement (alcohol fee zones) and environment (providing safe, alternative events for target<br />
groups) to manage crowds and alcohol consumption and provide safe and inclusive events for<br />
different groups. Events included: Sunbeats with DJ Judge Jules at Bondi Pavilion on Christmas<br />
Day, and DJ Fatboy Slim at the Pavilion on New Year’s Eve complemented by a family oriented<br />
event at Dudley Page Reserve.<br />
A booklet, Safe Summer in Bondi provided an attractive means for distributing information about the<br />
program. It included information about events for different groups, activities for kids, alcohol free<br />
zones, public transport, safe summer parties, surf safety, sun protection, traffic and road closure<br />
information, noise complaint hotline, emergency contact telephone numbers etc. The booklet was<br />
widely distributed through cafes, shops, clubs, pubs, backpacker hostels, <strong>Waverley</strong> Library, Bondi<br />
Pavilion, <strong>Council</strong> Chambers, and a letter box drop to residents.<br />
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Percentage of remaining strategies in Community Safety Plan<br />
progressed.<br />
L&CS 117<br />
At least 20% of the remaining strategies in <strong>Council</strong>’s Community Safety Plan were progressed in the<br />
period. Achievements across the year included:<br />
Launch, promotion and distribution of the Bondi Junction Youth Protocol; implementation of a<br />
comprehensive campaign promoting safety in celebrations at Bondi Beach over the Christmas/ New<br />
Year period based on the successful model developed in 2004; and completion of a submission to<br />
the NSW Attorney General’s Crime Prevention Division, seeking funds to implement a second year<br />
of projects under the Community Safety Plan. These funds were granted and the new project<br />
targeting alcohol related crime and anti social behaviour across <strong>Waverley</strong> will commence in<br />
<strong>2006</strong>/2007.<br />
Community participation in the design and enjoyment of events in L&CS and 117<br />
Bondi Junction. (events targeted to youth, family, children etc). PW&S<br />
Community participation increased from 12 to 15 community groups or individuals<br />
Number of family friendly events in Bondi Junction (Spring and L&CS and 117<br />
night food markets).<br />
PW&S<br />
Petals and Pavers and Global Table both featured family friendly activities.<br />
Family friendly events in Bondi Junction attracted large numbers of families. As part of NAIDOC<br />
week celebrations in July <strong>2005</strong>, activities including face painting, dot painting classes, story telling,<br />
and indigenous cooking and taste testing were held daily in the Oxford St Mall.<br />
In preparation for the Spring Festival in November <strong>2005</strong>, local children’s services were invited to<br />
participate in the decoration of a number of trees along the Mall. A workshop was held to instruct<br />
carers on the use of recyclable materials. The children created their own designs of flower<br />
arrangements which were then placed in the trees adding a lot of colour to the Junction’s town<br />
centre.<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s childcare centres participated in the Global Table Street Festival with an information stall<br />
on children’s services and a musical performance by children from Bronte Child Care Centre.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Pedestrian Access & Mobility Plan designed and<br />
implemented.<br />
L&CS 119<br />
A project group comprised of representatives from Technical Services, Integrated Planning,<br />
Strategic Planning and Environmental Services which will operate as a steering group for the project<br />
have develop a brief based on a RTA template for selected expressions of interest for this project.<br />
The plan is expected to focus on the Bondi Junction area initially.<br />
Monitor and report regularly on:<br />
L&CS 123<br />
Languages, other than English, spoken by <strong>Waverley</strong> residents;<br />
Percentage change in age groups in the <strong>Waverley</strong> population;<br />
Changes in household and family types in <strong>Waverley</strong>;<br />
Changes in the proportion of home owners and renters in<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>;<br />
Household in housing stress in <strong>Waverley</strong>.<br />
This information was not available at the time the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> was finalised.<br />
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Implementation of the <strong>Waverley</strong> Strategic Plan including all<br />
financial implications prioritised into Management Plan and<br />
budget.<br />
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L&CS and<br />
P&ES<br />
125<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> Strategic Plan (WSP), <strong>Council</strong>’s first medium term strategic plan, was finalised and<br />
adopted by <strong>Council</strong> in April <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
The WSP was developed in <strong>2005</strong> after extensive internal and external consultations, which involved<br />
the active participation from staff, councillors, community groups, government departments, local<br />
business, residents and visitors. The Strategic Plan redefines <strong>Council</strong>’s vision, which has been<br />
articulated in partnership with the community and guides our responses to the challenges and<br />
opportunities we face over the next 12 years. The use of both cross <strong>Council</strong> expertise and excellent<br />
community consultation has led to a range of very clear directions, which are very unique to<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong>.<br />
The Community Planning approach is used in all new significant L&CS and 126<br />
planning to ensure cross-departmental and community input.<br />
P&ES<br />
The most significant planning project using the community planning framework was the <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
Strategic Plan, which was adopted during the last quarter.<br />
In addition, the community planning approach has been used this year in the development of a<br />
range of plans and projects. A multi disciplinary and integrated approach with good community input<br />
was included, for example, in the development of the Bondi Park Playground Plan, the Bondi<br />
Junction Traffic Study, The Recreation Needs Study, the Social Plan and the Villages DCP.<br />
Finalisation of social planning elements of <strong>Waverley</strong> Strategic<br />
L&CS 126<br />
Plan to achieve compliance under the LGA.<br />
Documentation of the Social Plan <strong>2005</strong>/2010 was finalised in this last quarter to be exhibited during<br />
the first quarter <strong>2006</strong>/2007 The Department of Local Government requires councils to submit a<br />
social plan every five years and to document their Access and Equity activities through management<br />
plans and annual reports. The plan details the area’s demographics and identifies community issues<br />
and needs based on extensive consultations with staff and community stakeholders.<br />
Progress achieved on the remainder of action in the Social Plan, L&CS 126<br />
which expires December <strong>2005</strong>.<br />
A progress review of recommendations contained in <strong>Council</strong>’s 2000 Social Plan revealed that over a<br />
five-year period, 90% of the 80 recommended actions were successfully addressed and<br />
implemented.<br />
Of the remaining 10%, we found that some were superseded by slightly modified actions supporting<br />
same or similar objectives under new <strong>Council</strong> or partnership initiatives, others had major budget,<br />
funding and/or staffing implications and have been rolled over into <strong>Council</strong>’s current strategic and<br />
social planning activities. An example is the development of a reconciliation walk based on the Berry<br />
Island Reserve walk that will be addressed as an action under <strong>Council</strong>’s <strong>2005</strong> social planning cycle.<br />
Actions from <strong>Waverley</strong> Strategic Plan achieving social planning L&CS 126<br />
integrated into Management Plan.<br />
Integrated Planning staff participated significantly in the development of the Strategic Plan providing<br />
seven background issues papers on a variety of thematic areas including for example cohesion,<br />
diversity, safety and access. In addition work was carried out in developing directions and strategies<br />
and in providing assistance with community consultations to the consultant.
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Input was provided at the steering and expert reference group level and in organising consultations<br />
with harder to reach groups. In addition material from more specialised social planning<br />
consultations were incorporated into the plan. In the 3 rd and 4 th quarters considerable work has been<br />
done to review all available social planning material to ensure this has been incorporated into the<br />
newly developed Management Plan. Further documentation, including an extensive profile of the<br />
area which was available in draft during the development of the Strategic Plan and issues papers<br />
has now been finalised and will be placed on exhibition in the first quarter <strong>2006</strong>/2007.<br />
Volunteer Program – number of volunteers. L&CS 126<br />
Meals On Wheels<br />
The Service maintained a vibrant volunteer program with an average of 52 volunteers regularly<br />
contributing their time over the year. The volunteer orientation program has been reviewed and<br />
reintroduced during the year. This has had a positive effect on the already strong volunteer base by<br />
equipping our volunteers with the relevant skills, knowledge and equipment to deal with most<br />
situations that arise.<br />
Bushcare<br />
In the twelve months from July <strong>2005</strong> to July <strong>2006</strong> the number of volunteers increased by 15%.<br />
Comprehensive Bondi Junction LEP and DCP:<br />
P&ES 134, 143<br />
• Integration of best practice social and environmental<br />
strategies into planning controls.<br />
• Appropriate balance of commercial retail, tourism<br />
accommodation and residential uses in new development in<br />
planning controls.<br />
• Heritage Assessment <strong>Report</strong> requirement implemented as part<br />
of planning controls.<br />
The Bondi Junction LEP No 6 and draft Town Square DCP were prepared in August <strong>2005</strong> and<br />
considered by <strong>Council</strong> in September <strong>2005</strong>. The plans were placed on public exhibition in January<br />
<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
A consultant planner (Connell Wagner) was commissioned in October <strong>2005</strong> to prepare the<br />
Comprehensive Bondi Junction LEP and DCP. The project brief includes objectives, which require<br />
the integration of social and environmental strategies into planning controls.<br />
The draft Bondi Junction Comprehensive LEP will target land uses within the Bondi Junction<br />
Commercial Centre based on economic assessments undertaken as part of the development of the<br />
Urban Profile and Structure Plan preparation.<br />
In addition, the draft Bondi Junction Comprehensive LEP will incorporate the findings and<br />
recommendations of the Bondi Junction Heritage Assessment.<br />
Update Affordable Housing Manual. P&ES 137<br />
The Affordable Housing Program is being reviewed as a result of changes to the EP&A Act following<br />
the introduction of Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPA’s)<br />
Review State Government policies/strategies impacting on local<br />
affordable housing sector.<br />
P&ES 138<br />
A review of the Affordable Housing Program has been commissioned to incorporate recent<br />
legislative amendments regarding the use of Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPA’s).<br />
Use planning mechanisms to promote the development of a<br />
broader range of affordable housing types in <strong>Waverley</strong>.<br />
See above.<br />
P&ES 138<br />
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Update Housing Needs Data. P&ES 140<br />
A Housing Needs issues paper has been developed as part of the social planning process. The<br />
Social Plan, including an extensive community profile was completed in this last quarter and is due<br />
for exhibition in the next quarter.<br />
Implementation of Transportation Policy:<br />
P&ES 141<br />
• Investigate feasibility of Light Rail<br />
• Access routes to public transport in Bondi Junction<br />
• Car Share Program.<br />
Investigate feasibility of Light Rail<br />
Correspondence between <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, Sydney City and Canada Bay <strong>Council</strong> has taken place<br />
during the last quarter to develop an Inner Sydney Transport Working Group. A status report<br />
regarding the re-introduction of Light Rail is being prepared summarising what work has been<br />
undertaken by <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and outlining a proposed strategy for the future.<br />
Access routes to public transport in Bondi Junction<br />
A plan was developed and implemented for improved pedestrian access to the Bondi Junction<br />
Interchange involving improved signposting and line marking both inside and around the interchange<br />
together with the installation of a pedestrian barrier fence on the eastern side of Grosvenor Street.<br />
Further works are likely to be necessary following the completion of the Bondi Junction Traffic &<br />
Transport Study.<br />
Develop Greenlinks<br />
The Greenlink Strategy and Action Plan was formulated in October <strong>2005</strong>. <strong>Council</strong> adopted the<br />
Greenlinks <strong>Report</strong>, including the identification of Pilot Project 1, in June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Car Share Program<br />
Carshare was implemented in January <strong>2006</strong> and an evaluation was completed in June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Following the implementation of this pilot program, <strong>Council</strong> recruited a dedicated officer to develop<br />
and implement further sustainable transport behaviour change programs.<br />
Guidelines about need for Social Impact Assessment in DAs<br />
P&ES 144<br />
completed.<br />
The draft Bondi Junction Comprehensive LEP will incorporate the findings and recommendations of<br />
the Bondi Junction Heritage Assessment.<br />
Develop Greenlink Strategy and Action Plan and complete<br />
Greenlink pilot project.<br />
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The Greenlink Strategy and Action Plan was formulated in October <strong>2005</strong>. <strong>Council</strong> adopted the<br />
Greenlinks <strong>Report</strong>, including the identification of Pilot Project 1, in June <strong>2006</strong>.
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Number of sustainability education programs run by <strong>Council</strong> each P&ES 149, 164<br />
year.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> implemented several sustainability education programs in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> including:<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s Sustainable Schools Challenge, which involved environmental audits and<br />
performances at participating schools in <strong>Waverley</strong>;<br />
National Water Week in October <strong>2005</strong>, which consisted of water related workshops and other<br />
activities for local childcare centres, senior citizens and the wider <strong>Waverley</strong> community;<br />
Clean up Australia Day in March <strong>2006</strong>, at which local residents joined forces to clean up 7 sites<br />
in the area, including <strong>Waverley</strong>’s first underwater clean-up at Bondi;<br />
World Environment Day in June <strong>2006</strong> which consisted of market stalls from local and national<br />
environmental organisations in Oxford Street Mall and included competitions and giveaways<br />
such as water and energy saving fixtures; and<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Family Bike Fair in June <strong>2006</strong> at which locals took to the streets of Bondi with their<br />
bicycles and celebrated people powered transport at a vibrant festival in Bondi Park.<br />
Number of residents participating in environmental education<br />
P&ES 149, 164<br />
programs.<br />
In the <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> reporting period, 5152 residents participated in environmental education programs,<br />
which is an increase from 2590 in 2004/<strong>2005</strong>. This rise in participation rates occurred across all<br />
areas of <strong>Council</strong>’s environmental education program, including community clean ups, workshops,<br />
energy and water saving retro-fit programs, festivals and school programs. It reflects the growth of<br />
<strong>Council</strong>s commitment to environmental education, which this year included the appointment of a<br />
new environmental education position to implement sustainable transport programs such as Walk to<br />
School initiatives and the <strong>Waverley</strong> Family Bike Fair.<br />
Land use/density. P&ES 152<br />
There has been no change to the breakdown of Land Use Zoning within <strong>Waverley</strong> during the last<br />
financial year, with the existing situation being maintained. With regard to open space, a total of<br />
106.206 hectares (ha) of open space zones exist in <strong>Waverley</strong> representing a total of 11.93% of the<br />
total area.<br />
With regard to the ratio of low density residential land there is a total of 278.981ha of 2(a) residential<br />
- low-density land in <strong>Waverley</strong>. There is a total of 104.898 ha of 2(b) residential - medium density,<br />
84.866 ha of 2(c1) residential - medium density/high density and 7.782 ha of 2(c2) residential - high<br />
density zoned land in <strong>Waverley</strong>. This makes a total of 197.546 ha of residential medium to highdensity<br />
land. If business zones in <strong>Waverley</strong> are added to medium and high-density land total, since<br />
mixed development is permissible within business zones, this brings the total to 228.574 ha. A ratio<br />
of 1:0.82.<br />
Monitor and report regularly on:<br />
P&ES 165<br />
• Median rental figures in <strong>Waverley</strong>.<br />
• Units of housing provided.<br />
Median rental figures in <strong>Waverley</strong> have been monitored quarterly for the purposes of clause 18<br />
assessments and SEPP 10 referrals. Median rentals have been increasing marginally each year,<br />
however the increases have been consistent over the last few years.<br />
A total of 48 units of special needs housing was maintained throughout the period including 46 units<br />
under the older person’s housing program (WHOP), and 2 units allocated to the <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
Community Living Project for people with intellectual disability.<br />
Update Housing Needs Strategy. P&ES 165<br />
A Housing Needs issues paper has been developed as part of the social planning process. The<br />
Social Plan, including an extensive community profile was completed in this last quarter and is due<br />
for exhibition in the next quarter.<br />
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Access routes to public transport in Bondi Junction. P&ES 157<br />
A plan was developed and implemented for improved pedestrian access to the Bondi Junction<br />
Interchange involving improved signposting and line marking both inside and around the interchange<br />
together with the installation of a pedestrian barrier fence on the eastern side of Grosvenor Street.<br />
Further works are likely to be necessary following the completion of the Bondi Junction Traffic &<br />
Transport Study.<br />
Deliver environmental workshops for <strong>Waverley</strong> residents. P&ES 162<br />
In the <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> reporting period, 5152 residents participated in environmental education programs,<br />
which is an increase from 2590 in 2004/<strong>2005</strong>. This rise in participation rates occurred across all<br />
areas of <strong>Council</strong>’s environmental education program, including community clean ups, workshops,<br />
energy and water saving retro-fit programs, festivals and school programs. It reflects the growth of<br />
<strong>Council</strong>s commitment to environmental education, which this year included the appointment of a<br />
new environmental education position to implement sustainable transport programs such as Walk to<br />
School initiatives and the <strong>Waverley</strong> Family Bike Fair.<br />
Non-structural (behavioural change) options to reduce car use. P&ES 167<br />
Car share was implemented in January <strong>2006</strong> and an evaluation was completed in June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Following the implementation of this pilot program, <strong>Council</strong> recruited a dedicated officer to develop<br />
and implement further sustainable transport behaviour change programs.<br />
Community satisfaction with public place amenity and public open PW&S 180<br />
space<br />
Baseline survey conducted with community indicating satisfactory degree of satisfaction with public<br />
place amenity.<br />
Number of streets with improved footpaths in Bondi Junction. PW&S 182<br />
Oxford Street West upgrade complete.<br />
Bondi Junction Technical Manual reviewed. PW&S 182<br />
Work is continuing on the preparation of the BJ Planning Review. The BJPR constitutes the<br />
preparation of a LEP, DCP and Public Domain Technical Manual for the BJ Commercial Centre and<br />
its surrounds. A workshop was held in March <strong>2006</strong> following the preparation of a draft Urban Profile.<br />
A Structure Plan is currently being prepared which will establish town-planning direction for the<br />
commercial centre and be the primary component of the second workshop, which is scheduled for<br />
August <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Night time events in Oxford Street Mall to increase passive<br />
PW&S 182<br />
surveillance.<br />
Rock the Kasbah held in September <strong>2005</strong> and night-time market held December <strong>2005</strong>.<br />
Number of restaurants trading after 6pm in the Mall.<br />
Two Mall businesses trade regularly after 6pm.<br />
PW&S 182<br />
Directional signage to existing parking reviewed.<br />
Wayfinding strategy complete.<br />
PW&S 183<br />
Wayfinding Strategy complete.<br />
Project completed. Wayfinding strategy complete.<br />
PW&S 183<br />
Participate with C&TS in traffic impact study following Westfield PW&S 183<br />
opening.<br />
Participate with C&TS in traffic impact study following Westfield opening.<br />
Conduct Waste & Resource Recovery Survey. PW&S 188<br />
Waste & Resource Recovery The establishment of a Waste & Resource Recovery Customer<br />
Reference Panel has been delayed to await integration into a Sustainability Committee in<br />
September <strong>2006</strong>. This Sustainability Committee will meet quarterly to address all sustainability<br />
issues including waste management.<br />
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State of the Environment Activities <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
(Page numbers refer to our <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> Operational Plan) <br />
Water<br />
Sustainability Indicator 200<strong>2006</strong> Target<br />
Water usage within <strong>Waverley</strong>. 35% reduction. (4,276,923kL).<br />
% time water quality has passed faecal coliform and enterococci Bondi Beach 100%, 100%<br />
bacteria beachwatch guidelines.<br />
Bronte Beach 100%, 100%<br />
Tamarama 100%, 100%<br />
Amount of litter collected from stormwater drains. Over 200 tonnes per year.<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Deploy beach cleaning machine. 20<br />
The Beach Rake program was completed in accordance with<br />
timeframe and standard specified in SLA.<br />
Completion of Environmental Levy programs. 148, 160<br />
All environmental projects funded by the Environment Levy for the <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> financial year were<br />
completed on time and within budget. Progress this year included installation of environmental<br />
signage in the <strong>Waverley</strong> coastal zone, community environmental workshops, stalls, festivals and<br />
schools programs, bush regeneration in Gaerloch Reserve, completion of a Bronte Gully<br />
Stormwater Feasibility Study, completion of stormwater improvement works at Hunter Park,<br />
completion of the Business Assessment Program in the Bondi Junction business precinct,<br />
continued implementation of <strong>Council</strong>’s Environmental Management System throughout its<br />
operations and continued maintenance of <strong>Council</strong>’s gross pollutant traps and kerbside stormwater<br />
pits.<br />
Percent completion of activities identified within the<br />
149, 150<br />
Integrated Stormwater Management Plan.<br />
All activities identified within the Integrated Stormwater Management Plan were completed on time<br />
and within budget. Completed stormwater pollution control activities identified through the<br />
Integrated Stormwater Management plan include the lease of a suction truck to effectively and<br />
efficiently maintain road side stormwater pits, as well as the regular maintenance of <strong>Council</strong>’s gross<br />
pollutant traps.<br />
Works arising from Bronte Park Plan of Management<br />
157<br />
Stormwater and Greywater Feasibility Study.<br />
Late in <strong>2005</strong> consultants, Storm Consulting, considered a range of options for the integrated<br />
management of stormwater in Bronte Catchment that would enhance the environmental quality and<br />
safety of the waterfall, channel, and gully as well as improve the recreational experience for all park<br />
users. In addition, they assessed the feasibility of stormwater reuse in Bronte Park. Both the<br />
options provided for stormwater management and stormwater reuse have been funded through the<br />
environmental levy in later years. Because of the consequences of the drought, the work on the<br />
stormwater reuse aspect of the project has been brought forward and more work has been done to<br />
test and examine the detail of potential reuse. This has now reached a stage where it will be<br />
considered by <strong>Council</strong> for possible implementation in early 2007.<br />
Implement Bondi Junction stormwater pollution control<br />
162<br />
program in Bondi Junction catchment.<br />
Completed. Initial audits of all high risk businesses were undertaken in July <strong>2005</strong>. Follow-up<br />
inspections of these businesses were conducted in January and February <strong>2006</strong>. These<br />
inspections revealed that participating businesses achieved 71% of the environmental targets set<br />
for them through the assessment process.<br />
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Water<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Complete the review of and update <strong>Council</strong>’s Stormwater<br />
162<br />
Policy (version 2.1).<br />
The draft Integrated Water Development Control Plan is currently being reviewed and is scheduled<br />
for completion in March 2007.<br />
Business best practice environmental management program<br />
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established and businesses audited in high priority<br />
catchments.<br />
The Permanent Wave Business program was launched in the Bondi Junction catchment in May<br />
<strong>2005</strong>. The program is a voluntary environmental assessment and education program focused on<br />
reducing the environmental impacts of <strong>Waverley</strong> businesses.<br />
Coordinate <strong>Council</strong>’s annual Stormwater Festival. 162<br />
Environmental Services coordinated <strong>Council</strong>’s annual stormwater festival to coincide with National<br />
Waterweek from 17 th – 24 th October <strong>2005</strong>. Waterweek activities included but were not limited to<br />
environmental workshops, school visits, water conservation trade fairs and cultural discovery walks<br />
and rockpool tours.<br />
Completion of a public place recycling trial at Bronte Beach 162<br />
The public place recycling trial was rescheduled to March 2007 to avoid high levels of<br />
contamination over the busy summer period.<br />
Implement Hewlett Street catchment stormwater pollution<br />
163<br />
control program.<br />
Due to resource constraints, the Hewlett Street program was cancelled.<br />
Coordinate <strong>Council</strong>’s Community Stormwater Panel to<br />
163<br />
oversee levy expenditure.<br />
The Community Stormwater Panel met on a quarterly basis in the <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> financial year.<br />
Response to environmental pollution incidents. 164<br />
In the <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> reporting period, <strong>Council</strong> received 188 environmental pollution complaints. Of<br />
these, 92% were actioned within the service standard.<br />
Number of at source pollution prevention programs run each<br />
165<br />
year.<br />
This year, the <strong>Waverley</strong> Permanent Wave Business program has focused on at source pollution<br />
prevention in the Bondi Junction catchment. The program is a voluntary environmental<br />
assessment and education program designed to work with local businesses to reduce their<br />
environmental impacts. 80 high environmental risk environmental assessments have been<br />
completed in Bondi Junction.<br />
In December <strong>2005</strong>, <strong>Council</strong> launched an education campaign to reinforce <strong>Council</strong>’s smoking ban<br />
on the beaches. The ban has significant environmental benefits including cleaner beaches,<br />
improved water quality and reduced harm on sea life. The education campaign included signage,<br />
stencilling, beach education blitz days, and media coverage aimed at increasing awareness of the<br />
smoking ban amongst beach users, as well as establishing a social norm of no smoking on the<br />
beaches. This education complements the introduction of enforcement of the smoking ban.<br />
Overflowing bins and waste and recycling placed next to bins are a main cause of stormwater<br />
pollution. In May <strong>2006</strong>, <strong>Council</strong> commenced a comprehensive education program and began<br />
offering additional collection services to help residents prevent their household litter from blowing or<br />
washing into the stormwater system and out to sea.<br />
Ranger patrols of Bondi Beach Place carried out in<br />
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accordance with the SLA requirements.<br />
This target was exceeded with greater than 95% being achieved.<br />
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Land/Biodiversity<br />
Sustainability Indicator <strong>2006</strong> Targets<br />
Remnant bushland. Maintain 6 hectares.<br />
Land that is open space 112 hectares.<br />
Trees planted by <strong>Council</strong>. 1000 street trees per year.<br />
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Works arising from Bronte Park Plan of Management<br />
29<br />
• Hewlett St Reserve access and amenity improvements<br />
adopted.<br />
• <strong>Annual</strong> program of works determined.<br />
Hewlett St Reserve access and amenity improvements complete.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> program of works completed.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Tree Management Plan adopted. 33<br />
The Draft <strong>Waverley</strong> Tree Management Plan has been edited and late submissions considered.<br />
Amendments are being undertaken and the document is planned to be put to <strong>Council</strong> in September<br />
<strong>2006</strong> for adoption<br />
Number of trees in streets and reserves planted by <strong>Council</strong><br />
33<br />
each year.<br />
During the period 1 July <strong>2005</strong> to 30 June <strong>2006</strong>, 355 trees were planted in <strong>Council</strong>’s streets and<br />
reserves.<br />
Survival rate of trees planted by <strong>Council</strong> each year 33<br />
During the period 1 July <strong>2005</strong> to 30 June <strong>2006</strong>, 355 trees were planted in <strong>Council</strong>’s streets and<br />
reserves, of which 65 died, giving a survival rate of 82%.<br />
Actively recruit bushcare volunteers. 33<br />
In the twelve months from July <strong>2005</strong> to July <strong>2006</strong> the number of volunteers increased by 15%.<br />
Number of native plants planted by <strong>Council</strong> each year. 33<br />
A total of 440 plants were planted by volunteers<br />
Improve community awareness of noxious/ environmental<br />
34<br />
weeds.<br />
There were two community forums highlighting weed issues – Seniors Information Day and World<br />
Environment Day.<br />
Develop and implement weed eradication program. 34<br />
Two successful grant applications for Alligator Weed and Bitou Bush, targeting these weed<br />
problems were made. Weed assessments are being undertaken as part of Vegetation<br />
Management Plans for Rodney, Eastern and Diamond Bay Reserves. All available information will<br />
be collated in <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Develop Greenlink Strategy and Action Plan. 141, 148, 160, 167<br />
The Greenlink Strategy and Action Plan was formulated in October <strong>2005</strong>. <strong>Council</strong> adopted the<br />
Greenlinks <strong>Report</strong>, including the identification of Pilot Project 1, in June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Improved consideration of sustainability in the development<br />
140, 176<br />
assessment process.<br />
An ESD checklist is currently in draft form. This will enable the evaluation of development<br />
applications for compliance with <strong>Council</strong>’s ESD policies.<br />
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Land/Biodiversity<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Percent of statutory requirements or <strong>Council</strong> requests<br />
152<br />
completed within agreed timeframes for new or amended<br />
planning policies including LEPs, DCPs, Environmental<br />
Studies and Strategic Plans.<br />
A new Development Contribution Plan was prepared and began operation in January <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
DCP 1 was reviewed and is being incorporated into the <strong>Waverley</strong> Consolidating DCP <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> Consolidating DCP is being drafted and should be ready for exhibition in September<br />
<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
In May <strong>2006</strong> <strong>Council</strong> considered (and refused) a rezoning application for land in Old South Head<br />
Road Bondi Junction.<br />
Work is continuing on the preparation of the BJ Planning Review. The BJPR constitutes the<br />
preparation of a LEP, DCP and Public Domain Technical Manual for the BJ Commercial Centre<br />
And its surrounds. A workshop was held in March <strong>2006</strong> following the preparation of a draft Urban<br />
Profile. A Structure Plan is currently being prepared which will establish town-planning direction for<br />
the commercial centre and be the primary component of the second workshop, which is scheduled<br />
for August <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
The Local Villages Project involves the preparation of a DCP and Public Domain Improvement Plan<br />
for all commercial centres in <strong>Waverley</strong> (other than Bondi Junction and Campbell Parade since<br />
these two centres are already covered by detailed urban design / planning controls). The project<br />
has completed its public consultation component during the 3 rd and 4 th quarter of the Management<br />
Plan.<br />
In February <strong>2006</strong>, it was agreed to prioritise the public domain plans for Hall Street in order to<br />
minimise disruption among the traders since Energy Australia were undertaking works in Hall<br />
Street. In June <strong>2006</strong>, <strong>Council</strong> resolved to adopt Stage 1 of the Hall Street PDIP in order to begin<br />
more extensive community consultation and proceed to tender for this work as soon as possible. In<br />
the meantime, development of the remainder of the Local Villages project is continuing on<br />
schedule.<br />
Compliance with directions from State government and<br />
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<strong>Council</strong> to prepare and amend planning instruments and<br />
policy as required.<br />
As a result of the NSW Planning Reforms and a Department of Planning Circular in September<br />
<strong>2005</strong>, it was necessary to consolidate all of <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’s Development Control Plans into a<br />
single document and repeal DCP’s which no longer have a planning role. The development of<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> DCP <strong>2006</strong> is continuing and with exhibition scheduled for September <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
In December <strong>2005</strong>, <strong>Council</strong> made a submission on the draft LEP template, which was<br />
subsequently gazetted in March <strong>2006</strong>. The Standard LEP will now be the basis for all future LEPs<br />
and will be used in the preparation of the BJ Commercial Centre LEP.<br />
In February <strong>2006</strong>, the Department of Planning notified <strong>Council</strong> of the use of LEP Review Panels in<br />
the LEP preparation process. Amendments are being incorporated into the <strong>Council</strong>’s LEP<br />
Preparation Manual.<br />
In March <strong>2006</strong>, <strong>Council</strong> was notified that changes were made to the existing use rights legislation.<br />
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Planned Activities Page No<br />
Complete Comprehensive Bondi Junction LEP and DCP.<br />
134, 143<br />
• Integration of best practice social and environmental<br />
strategies into planning controls.<br />
• Appropriate balance of commercial retail, tourism and<br />
residential uses in new development in planning controls.<br />
• Heritage Assessment <strong>Report</strong> requirement implemented as<br />
part of planning controls<br />
The Bondi Junction LEP No 6 and draft Town Square DCP were prepared in August <strong>2005</strong> and<br />
considered by <strong>Council</strong> in September <strong>2005</strong>. The plans were placed on public exhibition in January<br />
<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
A consultant planner (Connell Wagner) was commissioned in October <strong>2005</strong> to prepare the<br />
Comprehensive Bondi Junction LEP and DCP. The project brief includes objectives, which require<br />
the integration of social and environmental strategies into planning controls.<br />
The draft Bondi Junction Comprehensive LEP will target land uses within the Bondi Junction<br />
Commercial Centre based on economic assessments undertaken as part of the development of the<br />
Urban Profile and Structure Plan preparation.<br />
In addition, the draft Bondi Junction Comprehensive LEP will incorporate the findings and<br />
recommendations of the Bondi Junction Heritage Assessment.<br />
Progressive preparation of environmental policy and plans to<br />
153, 160<br />
reflect best practice<br />
This year, an Asbestos Policy was developed for the <strong>Waverley</strong> LGA, as well as an Integrated Total<br />
Water Management Policy which, once adopted, will apply to all new development in <strong>Waverley</strong>. In<br />
addition, the current Bondi Junction Commercial Centre Planning Review includes a strong<br />
sustainability component.<br />
Progressive preparation and review of built form plans and<br />
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policies to ensure best practice in ESD.<br />
A range of best practice environmental policies have been reviewed and developed this year.<br />
These include the review of <strong>Council</strong>’s corporate Environmental Policy, development of an Asbestos<br />
Policy for the <strong>Waverley</strong> LGA and complaints handling procedure, development of <strong>Council</strong>’s Water<br />
Savings Actions Plan, drafting of an Integrated Total Water Management Policy, and the roll out of<br />
the <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Environmental Management System for which 60 environmental<br />
management plans have been developed for high environmental risk <strong>Council</strong> activities since July<br />
<strong>2005</strong>. In addition, the Bondi Junction Commercial Centre Planning Review included a strong<br />
sustainability component.<br />
Completion of Environmental Levy funded Bush Regeneration<br />
162<br />
project on the Coast Walk.<br />
The environmental levy funded bush regeneration project involving geotechnical issues<br />
surrounding weed removal at the base of Wilga Street, Bondi was completed in December <strong>2005</strong>.<br />
Other work included bush regeneration works and weed removal in Gaerloch Reserve, as part of<br />
the Coastal Walk Bush Regeneration Works extending from Notts Avenue to Tamarama Beach.<br />
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Land/Biodiversity<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Implement the recommendations of the ESD review undertaken by<br />
163<br />
the UTS Institute of Sustainable Futures.<br />
In conjunction with the UTS Institute of Sustainable Futures, Planning & Environmental Services<br />
completed a comprehensive review of <strong>Council</strong>’s current built form planning instruments to assess<br />
their ESD performance. Phase 1 of the project was completed in December 2004. The review<br />
involved the assessment of 12 <strong>Council</strong> policies. All recommendations from the review have been<br />
incorporated into both the Bondi Junction LEP No. 6 amendment and the draft Comprehensive<br />
DCP.<br />
Waste<br />
Sustainability Indicator <strong>2006</strong> Targets<br />
Per capita domestic waste. 147.06 kg/pp/yr<br />
Per capita domestic recycling. 202 kg/pp/yr<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Dumped rubbish action strategy for summer period revised and 19, 145, 159, 186<br />
implemented.<br />
The dumped rubbish action strategy was reviewed and refined in October <strong>2005</strong>. Implementation of<br />
the revised strategy commenced at the end of November <strong>2005</strong> and continued until the end of<br />
February <strong>2006</strong>. The strategy included additional collections during this period in streets within the<br />
Bondi Basin area that were identified as being ‘hotspots’ for rubbish dumping. Regular waste<br />
audits were conducted and regulatory investigation and enforcement undertaken to support the<br />
program. The aim of the program was to reduce dumped rubbish issues and improve the aesthetic<br />
appearance of the streets during the high visitation time in the summer months. A total of 137<br />
tonnes of rubbish was collected from the Bondi basin area during the period<br />
Beach Litter bins are less than 100% full. 19, 146<br />
During the period 1 July <strong>2005</strong> to 30 June <strong>2006</strong>, beach litter bins were less than 100% full 98% of<br />
the time.<br />
Deploy parks maintenance staff to empty beach bins and collect<br />
20<br />
shoreline refuse.<br />
This target was achieved over <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Daily waste audits of abandoned waste and bins left on streets. 19, 145, 159<br />
Waste Audits were undertaken by Bondi and Beaches staff and Regulatory Officers at least four<br />
times per week. This resulted in a marked improvement in businesses complying with waste<br />
presentation requirements.<br />
Implement afternoon summer cleaning program. 20<br />
Summer cleaning regime implemented. This included additional staff resources deployed to Bondi<br />
basin from November to April.<br />
Visitor Management Strategy reviewed and updated. 22<br />
Because of resource issues and competing priorities, work on reviewing the 2002/<strong>2005</strong> Strategy did<br />
not commence until February <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Roll out of new litterbin casings in Bondi Commercial zone<br />
26<br />
completed.<br />
The roll out of new public litterbin casings in the Bondi Beach Commercial Zone commenced in<br />
November <strong>2005</strong> and was completed in December <strong>2005</strong>, ahead of schedule.<br />
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Waste<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Waste audit on Bondi Beach targeting cigarette butts. 146, 159<br />
The waste audit on Bondi Beach targeting cigarette butts was undertaken by <strong>Council</strong>’s Environment<br />
Officer on 4 February <strong>2006</strong>. A 2m x 2m section of sand was audited resulting in 6 butts being<br />
found. This is a significant reduction from audits previously undertaken n January <strong>2005</strong> – 14 butts<br />
and January 2004, prior to the smoking on the beach ban – 61 butts. The significant initial drop<br />
from 2004 to <strong>2005</strong> is attributed to <strong>Council</strong>’s new beach rake, which has the capability to collect<br />
cigarette butts. The further 50% reduction from <strong>2005</strong> to <strong>2006</strong> is due to the success of <strong>Council</strong>’s<br />
education strategies surrounding the smoking on the beach ban.<br />
Number of sustainability education programs run by <strong>Council</strong> each<br />
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year.<br />
Environmental Services, in conjunction with Resource Recovery and Bushcare have co-ordinated<br />
10 workshops to improve community awareness on environmental issues. These have included<br />
Household Water Conservation, Problem Solving with Native Plants, Marine Discovery Walks,<br />
Gardening with Native Plants, Green Cleaning, Reuse Gardening, Composting / Worm Farming,<br />
Spotlighting and No Dig Gardening.<br />
Number of residents participating in environmental education<br />
149, 164<br />
programs.<br />
In the <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> reporting period, 5152 residents participated in environmental education<br />
programs, which is an increase from 2590 in 2004/<strong>2005</strong>. This rise in participation rates occurred<br />
across all areas of <strong>Council</strong>’s environmental education program, including community clean ups,<br />
workshops, energy and water saving retro-fit programs, festivals and school programs. It reflects<br />
the growth of <strong>Council</strong>s commitment to environmental education, which this year included the<br />
appointment of a new environmental education position to implement sustainable transport<br />
programs such as Walk to School initiatives and the <strong>Waverley</strong> Family Bike Fair.<br />
Dumped rubbish inspected for identification for action and<br />
147, 160, 186<br />
removed.<br />
There were a total of 3134 dumped rubbish complaints received during<br />
the year.<br />
The removal of reported dumped rubbish is done within the allocated<br />
time frame 100% of the time.<br />
Projects delivered on time and budget.<br />
• Waste Facility Upgrade<br />
Development application deferred by <strong>Council</strong>. Property Services now considering management of<br />
facility<br />
Bondi Junction newsletter references best practice in waste<br />
management, recycling, storm- water issues and graffiti<br />
management.<br />
The Bondi Junction Newsletter ‘What’s Going On’ featured articles on<br />
waste management and graffiti removal. An Environment category has<br />
been incorporated into the Business Awards<br />
Public Place Recycling trialed in two <strong>Council</strong> areas 186<br />
Implementation of a public place recycling program in Bondi Junction has<br />
been postponed to await the completion of the review of <strong>Council</strong>'s Waste<br />
Avoidance Resource Recovery Action Plan in December <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Commercial waste collection as per commercial agreements. 186<br />
Commercial Waste was collected according to individual contracts with each business. Operations<br />
were streamlined with new run design to realise economic and environmental benefits.<br />
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State of the Environment Activities <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Waste<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Residential waste collected weekly. 187<br />
The domestic waste service operated according to schedule. The new run design has continued<br />
the high standard of service but also allows for efficiencies in time allocation and environmental<br />
concerns.<br />
Increase recycling. 187<br />
The community combined has increased recycling in the vicinity of 2,000 tonnes per annum.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> initiatives and education will continue to provide avenues for additional recycling.<br />
The recycling program has been so successful that to have any further significant increases is<br />
reliant upon new technology to accept additional material types at the recycling centres.<br />
Reduce landfill. 187<br />
The introduction of the new recycling service has resulted in a significant reduction in waste being<br />
sent to landfill. According to the statistics this was in the vicinity of 2400 tonnes per annum.<br />
Unfortunately the increase in recycling did not result in the same reduction to landfill. This would be<br />
the result in the total amount of waste generated in the LGA.<br />
Scheduled clean up and green waste programs implemented as<br />
187<br />
per program.<br />
Clean up – Target achieved.<br />
Greens – Target not achieved due to additional volume.<br />
Respond to residential complaints regarding Resource Recovery<br />
187<br />
Services.<br />
All formal complaint dealt with.<br />
Air<br />
Sustainability Indicator <strong>2006</strong> Targets<br />
Population within 300m of a public transport node transport. All residents to be within<br />
300 metres of public.<br />
High pollution days on the regional pollution index Zero<br />
Trips made by public transport. 633,000 people p/week.<br />
Commitment to public transport — number of bus shelters. 90<br />
Number of domestic incinerators operating in <strong>Council</strong> area. 0<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Bondi Junction public transport access routes improved. 75<br />
A plan was developed and implemented for improved pedestrian access to the Bondi Junction<br />
Interchange involving improved signposting and line marking both inside and around the<br />
interchange together with the installation of a pedestrian barrier fence on the eastern side of<br />
Grosvenor Street.<br />
Further works are likely to be necessary following the completion of the Bondi Junction Traffic &<br />
Transport Study.<br />
Bicycle Facilities improved. 75<br />
New bike parking racks have been installed in both the Bondi and Bronte Beach areas.<br />
Further lockers installed subject to Federal funding from Cycle<br />
75<br />
Connect Program.<br />
In addition, lockers for the use of bike riders have been installed in the Syd Einfeld Drive car park.<br />
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Planned Activities Page No<br />
Implementation of Transportation policy:<br />
77<br />
Bus priority measures.<br />
• Bondi Road.<br />
• Old South Head Road.<br />
• Bus Rail Interchange.<br />
• Oxford Street.<br />
• Bronte Road<br />
• Bondi Road<br />
A proposal for bus priority measures along Bondi Road (clearway on the southern side from 2 -<br />
8pm Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays during summer months only) was developed and<br />
approved by the <strong>Waverley</strong> Traffic Committee. However, <strong>Council</strong> rejected this proposal at its<br />
December <strong>2005</strong> meeting.<br />
• Old South Head Road<br />
Proposals for bus priority measures along Old South Head Road are currently being developed<br />
• Oxford Street<br />
Additional bus priority improvements will be considered as part of the Bondi Junction Traffic and<br />
Transport Study that is currently underway.<br />
Bike Plan implemented.<br />
78<br />
• Bondi Junction to Bondi Basin and Beach.<br />
• Bondi Junction connection to Stage 1 route.<br />
Design plans have been prepared and approved by the <strong>Waverley</strong> Traffic Committee for Stage 2<br />
(Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach) of the <strong>Waverley</strong> Bike Plan except for the Matins Avenue link which<br />
is currently out for community consultation.<br />
Tenders have been called for construction and works are due to commence in August <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Modal shift of trips by car to other forms of transport. 78<br />
Bus usage data for the 360, 380 & 381 bus routes has been collected<br />
and this combined with the traffic volume data collected provides<br />
baseline data for <strong>2005</strong>.<br />
Priority pedestrian improvement and access works. 78<br />
A plan was developed and implemented for improved pedestrian<br />
access to the Bondi Junction Interchange involving improved<br />
signposting and line marking both inside and around the interchange<br />
together with the installation of a pedestrian barrier fence on the eastern<br />
side of Grosvenor Street.<br />
Comprehensive Bondi Junction LEP and DCP:<br />
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• Integration of best practice social and environmental strategies<br />
into planning controls.<br />
• Appropriate balance of commercial retail, tourism<br />
accommodation and residential uses in new development in<br />
planning controls.<br />
The Bondi Junction LEP No 6 and draft Town Square DCP were prepared in August <strong>2005</strong> and<br />
considered by <strong>Council</strong> in September <strong>2005</strong>. The plans were placed on public exhibition in January<br />
<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
A consultant planner (Connell Wagner) was commissioned in October <strong>2005</strong> to prepare the<br />
Comprehensive Bondi Junction LEP and DCP. The project brief includes objectives, which require<br />
the integration of social and environmental strategies into planning controls.<br />
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Planned Activities Page No<br />
The draft Bondi Junction Comprehensive LEP will target land uses within the Bondi Junction<br />
Commercial Centre based on economic assessments undertaken as part of the development of the<br />
Urban Profile and Structure Plan preparation.<br />
In addition, the draft Bondi Junction Comprehensive LEP will incorporate the findings and<br />
recommendations of the Bondi Junction Heritage Assessment<br />
Reduced reliance on private car use in <strong>Waverley</strong>:<br />
136<br />
• Investigate the feasibility of mass transit options including<br />
light rail<br />
• <strong>Report</strong> to <strong>Council</strong> on alternative sustainable transport<br />
opportunities.<br />
Correspondence between <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, Sydney City and Canada Bay <strong>Council</strong> has taken place<br />
during the last quarter to develop an Inner Sydney Transport Working Group. A status report<br />
regarding the re-introduction of Light Rail is being prepared summarising what work has been<br />
undertaken by <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and outlining a proposed strategy for the future.<br />
Implementation of Transportation Policy:<br />
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• Investigate feasibility of Light Rail<br />
• Access routes to public transport in Bondi Junction<br />
• Develop Greenlinks<br />
• Car Share Program.<br />
Investigate feasibility of Light Rail<br />
Correspondence between <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, Sydney City and Canada Bay <strong>Council</strong> has taken place<br />
during the last quarter to develop an Inner Sydney Transport Working Group. A status report<br />
regarding the re-introduction of Light Rail is being prepared summarising what work has been<br />
undertaken by <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and outlining a proposed strategy for the future.<br />
Access routes to public transport in Bondi Junction<br />
A plan was developed and implemented for improved pedestrian access to the Bondi Junction<br />
Interchange involving improved signposting and line marking both inside and around the<br />
interchange together with the installation of a pedestrian barrier fence on the eastern side of<br />
Grosvenor Street.<br />
Further works are likely to be necessary following the completion of the Bondi Junction Traffic &<br />
Transport Study.<br />
Develop Greenlinks<br />
The Greenlink Strategy and Action Plan was formulated in October <strong>2005</strong>. <strong>Council</strong> adopted the<br />
Greenlinks <strong>Report</strong>, including the identification of Pilot Project 1, in June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Car Share Program<br />
Carshare was implemented in January <strong>2006</strong> and an evaluation was completed in June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Following the implementation of this pilot program, <strong>Council</strong> recruited a dedicated officer to develop<br />
and implement further sustainable transport behaviour change programs.<br />
Reduced reliance on private car use in <strong>Waverley</strong>. 151<br />
See below.<br />
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Planned Activities Page No<br />
Increased use of more sustainable alternative transport<br />
151<br />
opportunities<br />
Following an Inter Department Transport Workshop in November <strong>2005</strong>, an officer was recruited in<br />
January <strong>2006</strong> to implement sustainable alternative transport behaviour change programs.<br />
Programs developed and implemented to date include a “Walk Safely to School Day” in which 700<br />
students participated, a “Walking School Bus” at Bondi Public School where children walk to school<br />
in small groups under the supervision of authorised adults, and the “<strong>Waverley</strong> Family Bike Fair”<br />
which attracted 2500 locals in June. A sustainable alternative transport action plan has been<br />
developed in consultation with <strong>Council</strong> officers and is due for adoption by <strong>Council</strong> in September<br />
<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Complete identified programs in the <strong>Waverley</strong> Response to Global<br />
166<br />
Warming Action Plan.<br />
As part of our commitment to greenhouse gas reduction, <strong>Council</strong> has implemented 100% of the<br />
programs identified within the <strong>Waverley</strong> Greenhouse Reduction Action Plan (2003). This year this<br />
has included the recruitment of a dedicated officer to develop and implement sustainable transport<br />
behaviour change programs, such as the Walk to School Bus pilot project with Bondi Public School<br />
and the <strong>Waverley</strong> Family Bike Fair. Other programs included the distribution of energy saving<br />
packs to residents at World Environment Day, the continuation of the <strong>Waverley</strong> Greenlinks project<br />
to encourage walking and cycling throughout <strong>Waverley</strong> and the promotion of local car share<br />
operations.<br />
Complete Milestone 5 of the Cities Climate Program. 166<br />
<strong>Council</strong> completed the fifth and final milestone of the International <strong>Council</strong> for Local Environmental<br />
Initiatives (ICLEI) Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) in June <strong>2005</strong>. In April <strong>2006</strong>, <strong>Council</strong> signed<br />
up to the ICLEI CCP Plus program to continue to work towards achieving its local greenhouse gas<br />
reduction target.<br />
Non-structural (behavioural change) options to reduce car use. 167<br />
Carshare was implemented in January <strong>2006</strong> and an evaluation was completed in June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Following the implementation of this pilot program, <strong>Council</strong> recruited a dedicated officer to develop<br />
and implement further sustainable transport behaviour change programs.<br />
Public transport information in all marketing and communications. 183<br />
Public transport information is included in all Bondi Junction marketing communications.<br />
Directional signage to existing parking reviewed. 183<br />
Wayfinding strategy complete and being implemented in <strong>2006</strong>/2007.<br />
Participate with C&TS in traffic impact study following Westfield<br />
183<br />
opening.<br />
A report is due on this project in the second part of <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
To participate in the Clean Fleet Diesel Maintenance Program with<br />
184<br />
the RTA.<br />
All programs in EMS adhered to in conjunction with RTA.<br />
Vehicles replaced in accordance with the Fleet Replacement<br />
184<br />
Schedule.<br />
Target achieved. Schedule maintained.<br />
To comply with standards set by EPA review 184<br />
Target achieved. Inspection conducted and improvements implemented.<br />
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Social<br />
Sustainability Indicator <strong>2006</strong> Targets<br />
Number of affordable housing units. 150<br />
Unemployment rate. Not applicable.<br />
Crime rate:<br />
Not applicable.<br />
• theft from motor vehicle<br />
• motor vehicle theft<br />
• break and enter<br />
• damage to property<br />
• steal from retail store<br />
per 100,000 people.<br />
Also see our Access and equity Activities which are listed from page 126 - .<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Implementation of <strong>Waverley</strong> Strategic Plan – including Bondi<br />
19<br />
Beach component.<br />
The directions and strategies of the Bondi Chapter of the Strategic Plan were incorporated into<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s <strong>2006</strong>/2010 Management Plan and are being implemented.<br />
Visitor information, regulation and interpretative signage for<br />
22, 159<br />
Beach, Park and Coastal walk installed.<br />
All visitor information, surf safety and regulatory signs were installed in the Bondi to Bronte coastal<br />
zone in October <strong>2005</strong> prior to this year's Sculpture by the Sea exhibition. Environmental theme<br />
interpretive signs and sculptures were installed in November <strong>2005</strong> along the Bondi to Bronte<br />
Coastal Walk. The Major officially opened both signage projects on 8 December <strong>2005</strong>. Both<br />
projects have been well received by the public.<br />
Number of affordable and accessible cultural programs at<br />
34<br />
Bondi Pavilion including school holiday programs, music and<br />
arts projects, concerts and exhibitions.<br />
A total of 61 programs were held at the Bondi Pavilion over the year. The broad range of projects<br />
and programs held included:<br />
115 art & craft workshops and 6 performances catered for 2123 participants as part of the<br />
school holiday programs<br />
200 children were involved in ‘Caring for our Native Bush’ program for World Environment Day<br />
3 after school pottery classes per week were provided for children during each school term and<br />
six pottery workshops per week (2 for targeted groups) were provided for adults over the year,<br />
catering for approximately 70 participants per week<br />
a broad range of classes for preschoolers, children and youth including art classes, ballet,<br />
literacy, music and movement and school studies theatre groups for youth<br />
a free Music Industry Seminar for over 300 young people giving participants an insight and<br />
training in the music industry. This was held as part of the Bondi Wave Youth Music Program<br />
a series of music tutorials and courses held over 12 weeks for 95 high school students (also<br />
part of the Bondi Wave program)<br />
the Musicians in Residence Programs have resulted in:<br />
production of a CD by the Pavilion Seniors Band (CD launch in September <strong>2006</strong>)<br />
formation and classes for the Seniors Singing Group who now perform for local community<br />
groups, festivals and fundraising events<br />
completion of a children’s Sound Sculpture project<br />
preschool music & CD programs (Sleepover CD) in collaboration with the <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Child Care Centres<br />
a primary school aged rock band, song writing and recording project.<br />
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Planned Activities Page No<br />
Number of free or concesssional projects and facilities<br />
34<br />
provided for disadvantaged groups. (Pavilion).<br />
See above.<br />
Number of public events targeting culturally and linguistically<br />
35, 118<br />
diverse and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders<br />
communities.<br />
See information in the Access and Equity Activities section on<br />
pages 126 and 138.<br />
Number of public events targeting youth, families, older<br />
35, 118<br />
people, and children.<br />
See information in the Access and Equity Activities section on<br />
pages 27 – 31.<br />
Community Planning approach used in all new significant<br />
37,125, 135<br />
planning to ensure cross-departmental and community input.<br />
The most significant planning project using the community planning framework was the <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
Strategic Plan, which was adopted during the last quarter of <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
ArtsPlus Plan developed and adopted in conjunction with<br />
37, 40, 125, 135<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Strategic Plan and integrated into Management Plan.<br />
ArtsPlus was placed on exhibition until November <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Several activities have been integrated into the <strong>2006</strong>-2010 Management Plan and this will be<br />
reviewed in <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Precinct meetings held and attendance level. 46<br />
All precincts met a minimum of 3 times throughout July <strong>2005</strong> – June <strong>2006</strong> except South<br />
Bondi/Watson, which met twice throughout this period.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan designed and<br />
80<br />
implemented.<br />
A project group comprised of representatives from Technical Services, Integrated Planning,<br />
Strategic Planning and Environmental Services which will operate as a steering group for the<br />
project have develop a brief based on a RTA template for selected expressions of interest for this<br />
project. The plan is expected to focus on the Bondi Junction area initially.<br />
Availability of mobility parking spaces. 81<br />
Access to car parking spaces for people with disabilities was improved with the posting of<br />
information about the location of allocated accessible space on <strong>Council</strong>’s web site. A hotline<br />
telephone number was established for reporting abuse by motorists parked in accessible spaces<br />
without display of a current mobility parking authority. The number is displayed on all accessible<br />
car parking signs, and was published in the summer <strong>2005</strong> edition of <strong>Waverley</strong> in Focus.<br />
Traffic and Transport Safety Projects implemented:<br />
82<br />
• Seven Ways completed<br />
• Hardy and Murriverie Sts completed.<br />
Seven Ways completed - Construction commenced in April and all civil works completed by July<br />
<strong>2006</strong>. Implementation of footpath paving and soft landscaping due to commence in late <strong>2006</strong> /<br />
early 2007 following tenders.<br />
Hardy and Murriverie Streets completed - All works completed in February <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Investigation and design School zones – Bondi Basin. 82<br />
- Design plans completed and approved by the <strong>Waverley</strong> Traffic Committee for school safety<br />
devices in Macpherson Street ( outside St Catherines) , Blair Street ( outside Galillee), Warners<br />
Avenue ( outside Bondi Beach Public) and Inverness Street ( outside Clovelly Public) . Works<br />
commenced in May <strong>2006</strong> and are due to be completed by September <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
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Traffic and Transport School Safety. 82<br />
At least one school is being patrolled each day during the morning<br />
and afternoon start and finish times.<br />
In addition, a mobile speed board has been purchased and is<br />
being used to monitor the speed of vehicles near schools.<br />
Number of library members. 96<br />
The total number of registered members as at 30 June <strong>2006</strong> was 33,399. Of these, 27,277 are<br />
adults, 5,623 children, 351 members of the Home Library Service, and 148 institutions.<br />
Number of committees receiving specialist support. 109<br />
Committees receiving specialist support during the period included: <strong>Waverley</strong> Community and<br />
Seniors Association, ECHO, EATS, DIRC, Norman Andrews House, Junction House, Randwick/<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Community Transport, Bondi Outreach Project and Bondi Youth Accommodation.<br />
WAVES was provided with extensive assistance with wind up, after the NSW Department of Health<br />
absorbed the service.<br />
Staff also provided support to the management committees of Kindamindi, Bondi Beach Cottage,<br />
Grace Child Care Centre, Bondi Toy Library and each of the five OOSH Services in <strong>Waverley</strong>.<br />
Activities included assistance with grant applications, financial management, recruitment, conflict<br />
resolution and team building, annual general meetings, service review/ business plans for funding<br />
bodies, client surveys and staff management<br />
Number of community issues taken up and progressed<br />
109<br />
through advocacy, research and community partnerships.<br />
(people living in domestic squalor, mental health working<br />
group).<br />
Staff worked with a variety of groups in pursuing issues of community concern. Significant<br />
activities undertaken in the year included:<br />
An extensive advocacy campaign highlighting issues around homelessness in <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
comprising press releases and letters to all State and Federal stakeholders. The campaign<br />
sought action from relevant agencies including the funding for services to rough sleepers, and<br />
resulted in dialogue with ICLA, NSW Department of Housing and City of Sydney.<br />
The development of a strategies to address two issues raised in <strong>Council</strong>’s Community Safety<br />
Plan, binge drinking and related violence among young people (15-25), and domestic violence,<br />
and initiation of the partnerships that will enable their implementation. Funds for<br />
implementation were sought from the Attorney General’s Crime Prevention Division under<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s Community Safety Plan in November and funds were granted in the last quarter.<br />
Presentation on affordable housing at the invitation of the NSW Legislative <strong>Council</strong> in May for<br />
their inquiry into the Allocation of Social Housing.<br />
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Social<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Number of meetings of:<br />
111<br />
Disability Access Committee<br />
Multicultural Advisory Committee.<br />
Public Arts Committee<br />
Eastern Region Local Government aboriginal and Torres<br />
Strait Islander Forum<br />
Multicultural interdepartmental committee.<br />
Disability Access Committee<br />
10 meetings were held during the year.<br />
Multicultural Advisory Committee<br />
The Multicultural Advisory Committee met four times during the year.<br />
Major Events and Community Safety Committee<br />
The Major Events and Community Safety Committee met at least once each month (except<br />
January) during <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> and met 13 times in total throughout the year.<br />
Public Arts Committee<br />
The Public Arts Committee met twice during the fourth quarter, making a total of 5 meetings for the<br />
year. The major issues for discussion included Hunter Park Sculpture Garden, Sculpture by the<br />
Sea, Bondi Pavilion signage, <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> gateway signage, various potential funding sources<br />
and schemes, the Lexus prize for sculpture, <strong>Waverley</strong> seat project, Sculpture by the Schools and a<br />
review of the Committee roles responsibilities and membership<br />
Eastern Region Local Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum<br />
The Eastern Region Local Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Forum met three times<br />
during the period.<br />
Implementation of Youth Safety Protocol. 116<br />
A review of the implementation of the Bondi Junction Youth Safety Protocol included interviews<br />
conducted with key stakeholders and other agencies in January <strong>2006</strong> indicated strong “take up”<br />
rates and positive outcomes. There is evidence that the pro active approach established through<br />
the development of the protocol has influenced the overall approach to security in Bondi Junction<br />
with improved confidence, reduced fear of crime, a greater willingness to engage with young<br />
people, and improved cooperation amongst agencies. This represents a significant achievement<br />
under <strong>Council</strong>’s Community Safety Plan.<br />
The challenge in <strong>2006</strong>/2007 will be to ensure the continued usefulness and understanding about<br />
the protocol through promotion and to include new business and new employees throughout the<br />
Bondi Junction area in that understanding.<br />
Percentage of remaining strategies in Community Safety Plan<br />
117<br />
progressed.<br />
At least 20% of the remaining strategies in <strong>Council</strong>’s Community Safety Plan were progressed in<br />
the period. Achievements across the year included:<br />
Launch, promotion and distribution of the Bondi Junction Youth Protocol; implementation of a<br />
comprehensive campaign promoting safety in celebrations at Bondi Beach over the Christmas/<br />
New Year period based on the successful model developed in 2004; and completion of a<br />
submission to the NSW Attorney General’s Crime Prevention Division, seeking funds to implement<br />
a second year of projects under the Community Safety Plan. These funds were granted and the<br />
new project targeting alcohol related crime and anti social behaviour across <strong>Waverley</strong> will<br />
commence in <strong>2006</strong>/2007<br />
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State of the Environment Activities <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Social<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Number of subsidised rental accommodation places for<br />
121<br />
people with an intellectual disability.<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> Community Living Project (WCLP) achieved its accommodation target, providing<br />
subsidised accommodation for 6 adults with intellectual disability.<br />
Four leases were renewed and these tenants celebrated their first anniversary not only within the<br />
service but also of the 2 two bedroom units provided by <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
Project to investigate use of planning controls to deliver better<br />
125<br />
provision of aged care accommodation completed.<br />
A review of the Affordable Housing Program has been commissioned to incorporate recent<br />
legislative amendments regarding the use of Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPA’s).<br />
Quality assurance activities conducted by each service. 127<br />
A review of the Meals on Wheels Service (MOW) was completed in November <strong>2005</strong>. The MOW<br />
quality assurance process will be incorporated into the <strong>Council</strong> wide customer service survey<br />
strategy to be implemented <strong>2006</strong>/2007. Whilst MOW does not currently have a formal QA process,<br />
there is an in-house QA system in place. This system relies on staff periodically trying meals from<br />
service suppliers to ensure quality, taste, serving size and appearance. Program staff also<br />
encourages and acts upon feedback from clients regarding food issues, presentation and options<br />
for menu choices<br />
Volunteer Program – number of volunteers. 127<br />
Meals On Wheels<br />
The Service maintained a vibrant volunteer program with an average of 52 volunteers regularly<br />
contributing their time over the year. The volunteer orientation program has been reviewed and<br />
reintroduced during the year. This has had a positive effect on the already strong volunteer base by<br />
equipping our volunteers with the relevant skills, knowledge and equipment to deal with most<br />
situations that arise.<br />
Bushcare<br />
In the twelve months from July <strong>2005</strong> to July <strong>2006</strong> the number of volunteers increased by 15%.<br />
Improve Access MOW Service for CALD Service users. 127<br />
Meal options for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients are now available. The program<br />
has access to many CALD meals for a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. These meals can be<br />
provided within a short time period. Current limited storage facilities, however, restricts the impact<br />
and expansion of this particular service. Increased contact with other services has also begun<br />
which has resulted in access to a broader range of meal types for the program menu. Further<br />
development in networking with other services will continue<br />
Finalisation of review of MOW services and recommendations<br />
127<br />
developed.<br />
A report exploring issues in demand was completed in November <strong>2005</strong>. It recommends: changing<br />
the name of the service, conducting a targeted campaign aimed at increasing awareness in the<br />
community of what the service has to offer, establishing partnerships with other HACC agencies,<br />
and trialing models for development of the shopping service. Implementation of the review’s<br />
recommendations commenced in February <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Average monthly attendance at Seniors Centre. 128<br />
The Centre consistently achieved above its target averaging over 1400 attendances per month for<br />
the final quarter.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Community and Seniors Centre continued to provide a wide range of weekly social and<br />
physical activities and low cost health services to people over 50, to HACC clients and CALD<br />
groups. With support from the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care, the Centre<br />
continued to provide weekly activities and short day trips specifically targeting <strong>Waverley</strong>’s socially<br />
isolated residents and frail aged residents (including housie, gentle chair exercise and bus outings).<br />
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State of the Environment Activities <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Social<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Improve access to Seniors Centre for CALD Service users. 128<br />
This year the Centre aimed to increase services towards local CALD groups. As a result, new<br />
monthly Greek social outing tours were put in place whilst continuing to assist the two weekly<br />
Russian speaking groups and the Italian social groups.<br />
Number of live music events for young people. 129<br />
Five Bondi Live Youth Music Project (BLYMP) events were held at Bondi Pavilion over the course<br />
of the year. The events provide a positive outlet for young bands with about 6 performing live to an<br />
audience of 3-400 young people at each event.<br />
These events are organised by <strong>Council</strong>’s Youth Worker, staff of the Pavilion, and Ways Youth<br />
Services with support from <strong>Waverley</strong> Police. As a part of Youth Week, Bondi Blitz was held next to<br />
the Bondi Skate Park on 8 April <strong>2006</strong>. Organised in cooperation with WAYS, Woollahra and<br />
Randwick <strong>Council</strong>s, it involved a professional band, six youth bands, a DJ and a Rap group<br />
performing for around 1,000 people throughout the afternoon.<br />
No of RTA sponsored parent courses. 129<br />
This information was not available at the time the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> was finalised.<br />
Bondi Beach Strategy. 134<br />
This information was not available at the time the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> was finalised.<br />
Develop a DCP and Public Domain Improvements Plans for all<br />
135, 147<br />
village centres developed.<br />
As a result of the NSW Planning Reforms and a Department of Planning Circular in September<br />
<strong>2005</strong>, it was necessary to consolidate all of <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong>’s Development Control Plans into a<br />
single document and repeal DCP’s which no longer have a planning role. The development of<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> DCP <strong>2006</strong> is continuing and with exhibition scheduled for September <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Identify community needs for Looking Good Streetscape<br />
135<br />
Improvements Plan<br />
The improvement works outlined in the Public Place Action Plan have been implemented, this<br />
included the upgrading of the roundabout at Macpherson Street/ Albion Street; the upgrading of the<br />
bin casings in Charing Cross and Bondi Road; and the weed removal program. Further<br />
improvements will be incorporated to complement <strong>Council</strong>’s strategic village enhancements.<br />
Public Domain Improvement Plans for Bronte Commercial<br />
135, 147<br />
Centres DCP adopted.<br />
The Bronte Commercial Centre DCP was adopted as an Interim Policy in July <strong>2005</strong> pending the<br />
preparation of the Local Villages DCP and Public Domain Improvement Plan (PDIP). The<br />
McPherson Street/Lugar Street Bronte Village Public Domain Improvement Plan was adopted in<br />
April <strong>2006</strong> and tender documents drafted in June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Revised DCP for Multi-Unit Housing. 137<br />
DCP 1 was reviewed and is being incorporated into the <strong>Waverley</strong> Consolidating DCP <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> Consolidating DCP is being drafted and should be ready for exhibition in September<br />
<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Review of Dwelling House DCP No.2. 137<br />
See above<br />
Review of s.94 system as a result of new legislation. 137<br />
A new Development Contribution Plan was prepared and began operation in January <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Update Affordable Housing Manual. 137<br />
A Housing Needs issues paper has been developed as part of the social planning process. The<br />
Social Plan, including an extensive community profile was completed in this last quarter of<br />
<strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> and is due for exhibition in the next quarter.<br />
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State of the Environment Activities <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Social<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Review State Government policies/strategies impacting on<br />
138<br />
local affordable housing sector.<br />
A review of the Affordable Housing Program has been commissioned to incorporate recent<br />
legislative amendments regarding the use of Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPA’s).<br />
Use planning mechanisms to promote the development of a<br />
138<br />
broader range of affordable housing types in <strong>Waverley</strong>.<br />
See comment above.<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> Heritage Study - identifies heritage items and<br />
138<br />
conservation areas which contribute to the heritage<br />
significance of the <strong>Waverley</strong> LGA.<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> Heritage Assessment (WHA) was completed in July <strong>2005</strong> and considered by <strong>Council</strong><br />
in September <strong>2005</strong>. The WHA was publicly exhibited from October to February <strong>2006</strong>. A Heritage<br />
Review panel is currently being organised to assist in the assessment of public submissions prior to<br />
reporting to <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
Improved knowledge, understanding, awareness and<br />
138<br />
appreciation of <strong>Waverley</strong>’s heritage.<br />
In April <strong>2006</strong> the <strong>Waverley</strong> Heritage awards were conducted with Awards in the Contemporary<br />
Design category and the Heritage Conservation category. A total of 19 submissions were made for<br />
this year’s Heritage and Design awards.<br />
Update Housing Needs Data. 140<br />
A Housing Needs issues paper has been developed as part of the social planning process. The<br />
Social Plan, including an extensive community profile was completed in this last quarter of<br />
<strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> and is due for exhibition in the next quarter.<br />
Units of housing provided. 140, 156<br />
A total of 48 units of special needs housing was maintained throughout the period including 46<br />
units under the older person’s housing program (WHOP), and 2 units allocated to the <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
Community Living Project for people with intellectual disability<br />
Implementation of Transportation Policy:<br />
141<br />
• Investigate feasibility of Light Rail<br />
• Access routes to public transport in Bondi Junction<br />
• Car Share Program.<br />
Investigate feasibility of Light Rail<br />
Correspondence between <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, Sydney City and Canada Bay <strong>Council</strong> has taken<br />
place during the last quarter to develop an Inner Sydney Transport Working Group. A status report<br />
regarding the re-introduction of Light Rail is being prepared summarising what work has been<br />
undertaken by <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and outlining a proposed strategy for the future.<br />
Access routes to public transport in Bondi Junction<br />
A plan was developed and implemented for improved pedestrian access to the Bondi Junction<br />
Interchange involving improved signposting and line marking both inside and around the<br />
interchange together with the installation of a pedestrian barrier fence on the eastern side of<br />
Grosvenor Street.<br />
Further works are likely to be necessary following the completion of the Bondi Junction Traffic &<br />
Transport Study.<br />
Car Share Program<br />
Carshare was implemented in January <strong>2006</strong> and an evaluation was completed in June <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Following the implementation of this pilot program, <strong>Council</strong> recruited a dedicated officer to develop<br />
and implement further sustainable transport behaviour change programs.<br />
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State of the Environment Activities <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Social<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Review of all heritage items and conservation areas every five<br />
years.<br />
153<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> Heritage Assessment (WHA) was completed in July <strong>2005</strong> and considered by <strong>Council</strong><br />
in September <strong>2005</strong>. The WHA was publicly exhibited from October to February <strong>2006</strong>. A Heritage<br />
Review panel is currently being organised to assist in the assessment of public submissions prior to<br />
reporting to <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
Identify, preserve and enhance characteristics which<br />
contribute to the heritage significance of the <strong>Waverley</strong> LGA.<br />
See comment above.<br />
153<br />
Improved knowledge, understanding, awareness and<br />
153<br />
appreciation of <strong>Waverley</strong>’s heritage.<br />
In April <strong>2006</strong> the <strong>Waverley</strong> Heritage awards were conducted with Awards in the Contemporary<br />
Design category and the Heritage Conservation category. A total of 19 submissions were made for<br />
this year’s Heritage and Design awards.<br />
Nett dwelling completions.<br />
Target achieved.<br />
155<br />
Monitor and report regularly on:<br />
156<br />
• Median rental figures in <strong>Waverley</strong>.<br />
Median rental figures in <strong>Waverley</strong> have been monitored quarterly for the purposes of clause 18<br />
assessments and SEPP 10 referrals. Median rentals have been increasing marginally each year,<br />
however the increases have been consistent over the last few years.<br />
Undertake an environmental evaluation survey of <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
residents.<br />
161<br />
The <strong>Waverley</strong> Who Cares About The Environment Survey was conducted in September <strong>2005</strong>. 500<br />
<strong>Waverley</strong> residents participated.<br />
Deliver environmental workshops for <strong>Waverley</strong> residents. 163<br />
In the <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> reporting period, 5152 residents participated in environmental education<br />
programs, which is an increase from 2590 in 2004/<strong>2005</strong>. This rise in participation rates occurred<br />
across all areas of <strong>Council</strong>’s environmental education program, including community clean ups,<br />
workshops, energy and water saving retro-fit programs, festivals and school programs. It reflects<br />
the growth of <strong>Council</strong>s commitment to environmental education, which this year included the<br />
appointment of a new environmental education position to implement sustainable transport<br />
programs such as Walk to School initiatives and the <strong>Waverley</strong> Family Bike Fair.<br />
Graffiti Removal Policy and Strategy adopted and<br />
implemented.<br />
Graffiti Policy adopted by <strong>Council</strong> in November <strong>2005</strong>, implementation is underway.<br />
174<br />
High level of cleanliness in the public domain. 180<br />
Service Level Agreements are in place with regular reporting. A satisfactory level of community<br />
satisfaction demonstrated in Community Survey undertaken in <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Community satisfaction with cleanliness of the public domain.<br />
Baseline survey conducted <strong>2005</strong> with satisfactory response from community<br />
180<br />
Implement Public Place Recycling Program. 180<br />
Implementation of a public place recycling program in Bondi Junction has been postponed to await<br />
the completion of the review of <strong>Council</strong>'s Waste Avoidance Resource Recovery Action Plan in<br />
December <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Community satisfaction with public place amenity and public<br />
open space.<br />
Community satisfaction with public place amenity and public open space.<br />
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State of the Environment Activities <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Social<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Distinct point of difference or unique selling proposition for<br />
180<br />
Bondi Junction.<br />
100% of marketing material has reinforced the Bondi Junction brand in accordance with the Bondi<br />
Junction style guide.<br />
Implement the Bondi Junction Marketing Strategy. 181<br />
Editorial in Sydney Morning Herald and Financial Review featuring advantages of doing business in<br />
Bondi Junction. Linking the City to the Sea publication distributed to business throughout the year.<br />
Maintain a high profile for Bondi Junction in the investment<br />
181<br />
community.<br />
See above.<br />
Establish distinct identity for individual precincts in Bondi<br />
181<br />
Junction.<br />
Oxford Street West and <strong>Waverley</strong> Street Mall brands developed and launched<br />
Targeted Tenanting Strategy adopted by local Real Estate<br />
181<br />
Agents and property owners.<br />
Implemented - moving annual vacancy rate 8.4%.<br />
Number of events in Bondi Junction. 182<br />
See events information in Access and Equity Activity reporting under various target groups.<br />
Community participation in the design and enjoyment of<br />
182<br />
events in Bondi Junction.<br />
Community participation increased from 12 to 15 community groups or individuals.<br />
Number of youth friendly activities in Bondi Junction. 182<br />
The Bondi Junction Youth Protocol was launched in the Oxford St Mall on 26 July <strong>2005</strong> in the<br />
afternoon to maximise youth and community participation. Over 200 people attended the launch<br />
with Marisa Ingleton, a member of the Bondi Junction Youth Safety Working Party, MC for the<br />
event, which featured music by several young people including rap, DJ, country and western, and<br />
reggae.<br />
Special guests included the NSW Minister for Transport, representatives of the NSW Attorney<br />
General’s Department, local MPs, <strong>Waverley</strong>’s Mayor, the <strong>Waverley</strong> Area Police Commander and<br />
members of the Sydney Roosters football team. Also launched at the event was a three panel<br />
mural by WAYS promoting the Protocol which now hangs permanently alongside the ramp from the<br />
Mall to the Bus Rail Interchange<br />
Number of streets with improved footpaths in Bondi Junction. 182<br />
Oxford Street West upgrade complete.<br />
Bondi Junction Technical Manual reviewed. 182<br />
Work is continuing on the preparation of the BJ Planning Review. The BJPR constitutes the<br />
preparation of a LEP, DCP and Public Domain Technical Manual for the BJ Commercial Centre<br />
and its surrounds. A workshop was held in March <strong>2006</strong> following the preparation of a draft Urban<br />
Profile. A Structure Plan is currently being prepared which will establish town-planning direction for<br />
the commercial centre and be the primary component of the second workshop, which is scheduled<br />
for August <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Night time events in Oxford Street Mall to increase passive<br />
182<br />
surveillance.<br />
Rock the Kasbah held in September <strong>2005</strong> and night-time market held December <strong>2005</strong>.<br />
Number of restaurants trading after 6pm in the Mall. 182<br />
Two Mall businesses trade regularly after 6pm.<br />
Wayfinding Strategy complete in Bondi Junction. 183<br />
Project completed. Wayfinding strategy complete.<br />
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<strong>Council</strong> Sustainability<br />
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State of the Environment Activities <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
Sustainability Indicator <strong>2006</strong> Targets<br />
Energy use by <strong>Council</strong>. 1,261,171 kW<br />
Paper use by <strong>Council</strong>. 2,784,400 A4 sheets.<br />
Type of paper used for printing:<br />
Class 1<br />
Class 2<br />
Class 3<br />
Class 4<br />
Class 5<br />
Class 6<br />
Percentage of <strong>Council</strong>’s 6 cylinder vehicles using reduced emission<br />
fuels.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
0%<br />
30%<br />
10%<br />
19%<br />
20%<br />
0.7%<br />
100% of six cylinder<br />
motor vehicles to be<br />
dual fuelled.<br />
Percentage of LPG use in dual fuel <strong>Council</strong> vehicles. 80%<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Assist with implementation of energy reduction projects with PES<br />
71<br />
on <strong>Council</strong> buildings.<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s Business, Properties and Services Division worked with our Environmental Services<br />
Division and our Public Works and Services Department to ensure good environmental outcomes<br />
in <strong>Council</strong> properties.<br />
Progressive preparation of environmental policy and plans to<br />
139, 148<br />
reflect best practice.<br />
This year, an Asbestos Policy was developed for the <strong>Waverley</strong> LGA, as well as an Integrated Total<br />
Water Management Policy which, once adopted, will apply to all new development in <strong>Waverley</strong>. In<br />
addition, the current Bondi Junction Commercial Centre Planning Review includes a strong<br />
sustainability component.<br />
Percent of <strong>Council</strong> Sustainability Indicators exhibiting positive<br />
148<br />
improvement each year.<br />
In the <strong>2005</strong> State of the Environment <strong>Report</strong>, 14 of 26 sustainability indicators or 54% exhibited<br />
positive improvement.<br />
Percent of SoE recommendations implemented each year. 148<br />
Almost all of the recommendations made in <strong>Council</strong>’s 2001/2004 Comprehensive State of the<br />
Environment <strong>Report</strong> have been implemented, including the extension of an environmental levy<br />
beyond <strong>2006</strong>, roll out of a new waste system, consultation with Darug Tribal Aboriginal Corporation<br />
and the La Perouse Aboriginal Land <strong>Council</strong> in the preparation of <strong>Council</strong>’s Plans of Management<br />
and other relevant <strong>Council</strong> projects and serious exploration of the use of planning controls to effect<br />
the loss of residential care in <strong>Waverley</strong>.<br />
Number of Environmental Management Plans developed for <strong>Council</strong> 149, 164<br />
activities each year.<br />
Since June <strong>2005</strong>, 60 environmental management plans have been developed for high<br />
environmental risk <strong>Council</strong> activities, including its Resource Recovery, Maintenance and<br />
Construction, and Public Place Cleansing activities.<br />
The development and implementation of these plans, as part of <strong>Council</strong>'’ environmental<br />
management system, ensure that <strong>Council</strong>'’ operations meet environmental best practice<br />
Percent of <strong>Council</strong> staff participating in EMS training. 149, 164<br />
In the 2004/<strong>2005</strong> reporting period 81 staff participated in EMS training. In <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> a further 188<br />
<strong>Council</strong> staff attended training, representing a 45% increase in participation rates.<br />
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<strong>Council</strong> Sustainability<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Reduction in number of pollution incidents from <strong>Council</strong> operations 149, 164<br />
each year.<br />
In the <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> reporting period, three pollution incidents occurred as a result of <strong>Council</strong>s<br />
operations. This reporting period established the baseline against which future performance will be<br />
measured.<br />
Successful implementation of actions identified in the <strong>Waverley</strong><br />
149, 165<br />
Water Conservation Strategy.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> developed its Water Conservation Strategy in response to a mandatory requirement for<br />
local governments to develop Water Saving Action Plans as directed by the NSW Department of<br />
Energy Utilities and Sustainability (DEUS). <strong>Council</strong>’s strategy was one of the first such plans be<br />
approved by the Minister. 100% of the actions identified in the strategy for implementation this<br />
year were completed. Actions included the installation of water saving fixtures in most of its coastal<br />
public amenities blocks, as well as rainwater tanks in <strong>Council</strong>’s three childcare centres and one<br />
early childhood centre. These tanks reduce portable water consumption and provide practical<br />
demonstration projects to the community. This year <strong>Council</strong> was also successful in obtaining grant<br />
funding to install groundwater irrigation tanks in <strong>Waverley</strong> and Barracluff Parks to irrigate the parks<br />
sustainably.<br />
Reduction in water consumption from <strong>Council</strong> facilities and in the<br />
149, 165<br />
community.<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s water consumption has been drastically reduced from 134, 042 kl in 2004 to 80, 846 kl in<br />
<strong>2005</strong> due to both the introduction of Level 2 water restrictions in June 2004 and Level 3 water<br />
restrictions in June <strong>2005</strong> and the implementation of water saving measures by <strong>Council</strong>. In this<br />
time, the <strong>Waverley</strong> community consumption was reduced by over 500,000 kl, a significant<br />
achievement.<br />
Response to environmental pollution incidents. 150<br />
In the <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong> reporting period, <strong>Council</strong> received 188 environmental pollution complaints. Of<br />
these, 92% were actioned within the service standard.<br />
Complete identified programs in the DEUS Energy Smart Business<br />
150, 166<br />
Program.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> has implemented 100% of the programs identified in the DEUS Energy Smart Business<br />
program. This achievement was recognised by DEUS in November <strong>2005</strong> with a Gold Award to<br />
<strong>Council</strong> for completing its stated milestones.<br />
Progress this year included the purchase of 25% of our energy requirements from alternative green<br />
energy sources (including solar, wind, hydro, and landfill gas) in five of our corporate buildings, the<br />
extension of a Street Lighting Improvement to install more energy efficient globes and fixtures, a<br />
trial of solar powered parking meters, and the continuation of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)<br />
trial in <strong>Council</strong> heavy fleet vehicles in partnership with the Australian Greenhouse Office.<br />
Reduction in energy consumption and greenhouse emissions from 150, 166<br />
<strong>Council</strong> facilities and in the community.<br />
Preliminary analysis indicates that <strong>Council</strong>’s energy patterns and greenhouse emissions are<br />
trending down. Through its involvement in the ICLEI CCP and CCP Plus programs, and scheduled<br />
energy audits, additional energy saving resources will continue to be identified and implemented.<br />
Percent of new relevant policies addressing ESD issues and<br />
153<br />
principles.<br />
This year, an Asbestos Policy was developed for the <strong>Waverley</strong> LGA, as well as an Integrated Total<br />
Water Management Policy which, once adopted, will apply to all new development in <strong>Waverley</strong>. In<br />
addition, the current Bondi Junction Commercial Centre Planning Review includes a strong<br />
sustainability component.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong>
<strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
State of the Environment Activities <strong>2005</strong>/<strong>2006</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong> Sustainability<br />
Planned Activities Page No<br />
Percent of current relevant policies reviewed annually to ensure<br />
153<br />
compliance with ESD principles.<br />
A range of best practice environmental policies have been reviewed and developed this year.<br />
These include the review of <strong>Council</strong>’s corporate Environmental Policy, development of an Asbestos<br />
Policy for the <strong>Waverley</strong> LGA and complaints handling procedure, development of <strong>Council</strong>’s Water<br />
Savings Actions Plan, drafting of an Integrated Total Water Management Policy, and the roll out of<br />
the <strong>Waverley</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Environmental Management System for which 60 environmental<br />
management plans have been developed for high environmental risk <strong>Council</strong> activities since July<br />
<strong>2005</strong>. In addition, the Bondi Junction Commercial Centre Planning Review included a strong<br />
sustainability component.<br />
Progressive preparation and review of built form plans and policies 154, 166<br />
to ensure best practice in ESD<br />
This year, an Asbestos Policy was developed for the <strong>Waverley</strong> LGA, as well as an Integrated Total<br />
Water Management Policy which, once adopted, will apply to all new development in <strong>Waverley</strong>. In<br />
addition, the current Bondi Junction Commercial Centre Planning Review includes a strong<br />
sustainability component.<br />
Percent of <strong>Council</strong> Sustainability Indicators exhibiting positive<br />
160<br />
improvement each year.<br />
In the 2004/<strong>2005</strong> State of the Environment <strong>Report</strong>, 14 of 26 sustainability indicators, or 54%,<br />
exhibited positive improvement.<br />
Percent of SoE recommendations implemented each year. 160<br />
Almost all of the recommendations made in <strong>Council</strong>s 2001/2004 Comprehensive State of the<br />
Environment <strong>Report</strong> have been implemented, including the extension of an environmental levy<br />
beyond <strong>2006</strong>, roll out of a new waste system, consultation with Darug Tribal Aboriginal Corporation<br />
and the La Perouse Aboriginal Land <strong>Council</strong> in the preparation of <strong>Council</strong>’s Plans of Management<br />
and other relevant <strong>Council</strong> projects, and serious exploration of the use of planning controls to effect<br />
the loss of residential care in <strong>Waverley</strong>.<br />
Prepare <strong>Council</strong>’s annual State of the Environment <strong>Report</strong>. 160<br />
The annual State of the Environment <strong>Report</strong> was completed in September <strong>2005</strong><br />
Assist <strong>Waverley</strong> schools to comply with the Department of<br />
163<br />
Education and Training Sustainable Schools program<br />
<strong>Council</strong>’s Sustainable Schools Challenge, which involved environmental audits and performances<br />
at participating schools in <strong>Waverley</strong>.<br />
Number of Environmental Management Plans developed for <strong>Council</strong><br />
164<br />
activities each year.<br />
Since June <strong>2005</strong>, 60 environmental management plans have been developed for high<br />
environmental risk <strong>Council</strong> activities, including its Resource Recovery, Maintenance and<br />
Construction, and Public Place Cleansing activities.<br />
The development and implementation of these plans, as part of <strong>Council</strong>'’ environmental<br />
management system'’, ensure that <strong>Council</strong> operations meet environmental best practice.<br />
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