Services Committee
AGENDA
DATE OF MEETING: 11 May 2021 LOCATION: Committee Rooms TIME: 7.00pm
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ITEM SUBJECT PAGE
- APOLOGIES AND REASONS ACCEPTED
- CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
SECTION A ‘Matters referred to Council for its decision’
70: Proposed Monument at David Carty Reserve Fairfield File Number: 17/19482 ...... 5
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SECTION B ‘Matters submitted to the Committee for decision subject to the right of referral’
72: Community Development Grants Program File Number: 19/25316 ...... 34
73: Social Change through Creativity Grants File Number: 20/35874 ...... 40
74: Request for Donation - Councillors Donations Fund File Number: 11/03083 ...... 43
75: Request for Donation - Mayoral Community Benefit Fund File Number: 15/00784 ...... 45
76: Request for Donation - Mayoral Donation Fund File Number: 19/33573 ...... 48
77: Asset Management - Civil and Built Divisional Report File Number: 15/21178 ...... 53
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78: Asset Management - Open Space and Facilities Divisional Report File Number: 19/20494 ...... 59
79: Built Systems Divisional Report File Number: 13/11520 ...... 71
80: Children and Family Services Divisional Report File Number: 18/18762 ...... 81
81: Fairfield City Open Libraries and Fairfield City Museum and Gallery Divisional Report File Number: 12/035512 ...... 84
82: Property Strategy and Services Divisional Report File Number: 20/00262 ...... 96
83: Social Planning and Community Development Divisional Report File Number: 12/05257 ...... 103
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SECTION A
‘Matters referred to Council for its decision’
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Meeting Date 11 May 2021 Item Number. 70
SUBJECT: Proposed Monument at David Carty Reserve Fairfield
FILE NUMBER: 17/19482
REPORT BY: Hao Dang, Manager Property Strategy and Services; Chris Brown, Asset Manager (Open Space)
RECOMMENDATION:
That:
1. Council consent to the Monument within David Carty Reserve under the terms specified in the report.
2. The Mayor and the City Manager be authorised to finalise the Deed and affix the Seal of Council on the documents and plans, including the Deed and any other relevant documents, to certify its decision for proposed Monument and enable the completion of the matter.
3. The Land/Lease Register and financial records be updated.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
There are no supporting documents for this report.
CITY PLAN
This report is linked to Theme 2 Places and Infrastructure in the Fairfield City Plan.
SUMMARY
The Council reserve located at Fairfield Street Fairfield was named David Carty Reserve in memory of Constable David Carty who died after being attacked in April 1997. A sign and plaque marking the occasion was erected at the time.
The NSW Police Force through its South West Metropolitan Region has requested a Monument be constructed within the park, which will be at their cost including ongoing maintenance, repair and renewal.
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The request complies with the requirements of Council’s 0-032 Recognitions Policy and the Monument will be designed to meet Subdivision 24 Landscaping Structures under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008.
It is recommended that Council consent to the Monument within David Carty Reserve under the terms specified in the report.
Purpose
The Monument proposed by NSW Police will be placed in a location that will not have any detrimental impact to the trees within the Council reserve. A conceptual design and approximate location for the Monument is provided below.
NSW Police will fully fund the supply and construction of the Monument to Council’s requirements. They will also be responsible for the ongoing maintenance, repairs and renewal of the Monument at their cost.
Development approval is not required as the Monument will be designed and constructed within the parameters of Exempt and Complying Development Code 2008. Works are anticipated to commence later in the year.
The wording for the Monument will be simply to pay respect to Constable David Carty and not about the event itself.
The Council’s Recognition Policy (0-032) provides the framework for the installation of Monuments and Statues. In relation to Monuments and Statutes on Public Land, it identifies that nominees should have left a tangible legacy to the community that has resonance with the broader public. It also identifies that no statues or memorials should be erected before 10 years have elapsed from the death of the individual or event commemorated. The proposal by NSW Police meets the required criteria.
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It is recommended that Council consent to the Monument within David Carty Reserve under the terms specified in the report.
CONCLUSION
The Monument proposed by NSW Police within the Council reserve at Fairfield Street Fairfield, known as the David Carty Reserve, meets Council’s 0-032 Recognitions Policy requirement and complies with planning controls.
The terms relating to the funding, construction and future management of the Monument is considered acceptable. It is recommended that Council consent to the Monument under the terms specified in the report.
Hao Dang Manager Property Strategy and Services
Chris Brown Asset Manager (Open Space)
Authorisation: Manager City Assets Group Manager City Assets & Operations
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SECTION B
‘Matters submitted to the Committee for decision subject to the right of referral’
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Meeting Date 11 May 2021 Item Number. 72
SUBJECT: Community Development Grants Program
FILE NUMBER: 19/25316
REPORT BY: Natasa Zekanovic, Community Projects and Partnerships Officer
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council endorse the Community Development Grants as outlined in Table 1 of the report.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
There are no supporting documents for this report.
CITY PLAN
This report is linked to Theme 1 Community Wellbeing in the Fairfield City Plan.
SUMMARY
The Community Development Grants (CDG) program was first introduced in Council’s 2019- 2020 Operational Plan and is a deliverable within Council’s 2020-2021 Operational Plan. The program provides financial assistance to community organisations that support residents of Fairfield City.
A panel of staff with expertise and knowledge of community development processes, community priorities and experience in the Fairfield local government area (LGA) for each category of grant, was established to assess applications. The panel assessed applications in each category and provided recommendations of projects for Council’s consideration.
This report recommends that Council endorses the grant recipients and amounts as outlined in Table 1 of the report.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS (CDG) PROGRAM
The CDG program provides financial support to community based, not for profit organisations in order to provide activities, programs and community celebrations of special weeks or days.
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CDG applications are accepted twice yearly in March and September. Funding of up to $3,000.00 (excluding GST) is available to not for profit community-based organisations to deliver programs to address needs of local residents in the Fairfield LGA. Organisations may only apply for 1 project in each category but can apply to more than 1 category.
Applications were designed to ensure projects were able to be delivered in the current COVID-19 environment, as well as in the event that there is an increase in COVID-19 cases. Organisations were advised that projects that cannot be delivered and do not adhere to COVID Safe guidelines would not be considered. With the easing of restrictions, it is critical that community organisations continue to support the most vulnerable members of the community during these difficult times.
The category focus areas for the March 2021 round included: Community Capacity Building Disability Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Refugee Week
The CDG program accepted applications from 1 March 2021 until 31 March 2021. During this period, 24 applications were received, requesting a total $70,145.64. Members of the panels who assessed applications for funding were required to declare any conflict of interest. One conflict of interest was declared and they took no further part in the process. An alternate panel member was recruited to assess the applications.
The assessment panels have recommended 15 projects with a total value of $43,899.14 to receive funding under the CDG program. Funds for this purpose are available within Council’s 2020-2021 Operational Plan.
The CDG projects outlined in the Table 1 below are recommended for funding:
Category Project Title Project Project description Funding Funding Organisation Requested Recommended Community Empowering Hume Establish a weekly arts $2,978.14 $2,978.14 Capacity Seniors Through Community and craft group for Building Arts and Craft Housing culturally and Association linguistically diverse women, especially senior women, to socialise, learn new skills and be informed about services relevant to their needs. Community Self Defence Zen Tea Deliver self-defence $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Capacity Lounge training program for Building Foundation women and girls.
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Category Project Title Project Project description Funding Funding Organisation Requested Recommended Community IMPACT Youth Daystar Boxing/fitness and $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Capacity Foundation mentoring classes for Building young people disconnected from their families/communities engaging in high truancy and/or facing the Justice system. Community Employment African Sub- A series of interactive $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Capacity assistance for Sahara workshops to build Building young African International employment skills to refugees Development facilitate pathways for Agency African refugee youth. Community Somali and CALD Somali A series of employment $2,900.00 $2,900.00 Capacity Community Australian preparation and job skills Building Inclusion Project Community workshops targeted at Association of Somali Australians and NSW CALD communities. Community ‘Kidscape’ – a The Shepherd A group education $2,891.00 $2,891.00 Capacity learn though play Centre - for program for deaf Building group program deaf children children and their for children with families in Fairfield. hearing loss and Designed to develop their families in listening, spoken Fairfield language and social skills through art, craft and music activities in a fun group environment. Disability Get Moving - Autism A 10 week sports $3,000.00 $3,000.00 inclusive therapy Advisory and program to encourage based sports Support positive community program Service attitudes and behaviours and improve independence and living skills for young people with Autism Spectrum to celebrate International Day of People with Disability. The project will also educate mainstream coaches and mentors to encourage inclusiveness and raise awareness about this particular disability. Disability Parenting an Woodville A series of training $3,000.00 $3,000.00 adolescent with Alliance Ltd workshops for parents an intellectual and carers of young disability people with intellectual disability to support them navigating evelopmental milestones.
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Category Project Title Project Project description Funding Funding Organisation Requested Recommended Disability Supporting Australian A series of carer social $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Fairfield Carers of Foundation for network events to People with Disability engage carers and Disabilities encourage them to connect and form a self- support group to celebrate Carers Week. Domestic 2021 South West CORE The 6th annual $3,000.00 $3,000.00 and Family Sydney Domestic Community Domestic Violence Violence Violence Services Conference in Fairfield Prevention Conference City to educate, equip and support frontline/community workers with the latest research, practices and tools relating to gendered based violence issues. Domestic Train the Trainers Zen Tea A two-day workshop to $3,000.00 $3,000.00 and Family Lounge train educators and front Violence Foundation line workers on domestic Prevention violence alerts and intervention strategies. Domestic Safer Women Cultural A series of workshops $2,980.00 $2,980.00 and Family Diversity that target cultural Violence Network aspects of domestic and Prevention Incorporated family violence, coercive control, financial literacy, legal rights and support services for women from CALD backgrounds. Domestic African and Somali A series of interactive $2,850.00 $2,850.00 and Family CALD Domestic Australian workshops to educate Violence and Family Community African-Australian and Prevention Violence Association of CALD communities in Prevention NSW (SACA) Fairfield LGA about the Awareness issue of domestic and Project family violence. Refugee Somalia Somali Raise awareness of the $ 2,800.00 $ 2,800.00 Week Community Australian issues affecting refugees Refugee Week Community and celebrate their 2021 Association of positive contributions to NSW Australian society through different cultural performances and spoken poetry activities. Refugee Social activities Australian A number of social and $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 Week for disadvantaged Foundation for recreational activities for refugee people Disability refugees to actively participate in and learn about the Australian Culture, and assist in settling in to their new life in Australia.
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The following 9 applications outlined in Table 2 are not recommended for funding as they were considered by the panel to be of a lower priority or not meeting the criteria:
Category Project Title Project Funding Reason for not funding the Organisation requested project Community Fairfield St Merkorious $2,680.00 Further development of the project Capacity Community Charity is required for the project to be Building Meal and Hub Association Inc competitive. Community Green 4 CNA Multicultural $2,500.00 Further development of the project Capacity Gramps - Services is required for the project to be Building Defeating competitive. Senior CALD Isolation in the Garden Community Sensory and Australian $3,000.00 Further development of the project Capacity Educational Foundation for is required for the project to be Building resources for Disability competitive. People with Disabilities Community Young Carer Little Dreamers $3,000.00 Further development of the project Capacity Mentoring Australia is required for the project to be Building Program competitive. Community Capacity NSW SLASA $3,000.00 Further development of the project Capacity Building for is required for the project to be Building Volunteers competitive. Community Elevate (Rising Agape $3,000.00 Further development of the project Capacity above ordinary) International is required for the project to be Building Church Ministries competitive. Refugee Week Celebrating Zen Tea Lounge $ 3,000.00 Ineligible Women’s Foundation International Day Refugee Week Refugee Week Cabramatta High $ 3,000.00 Ineligible 2021 - School Imagining a Way Forward with Art Refugee Week FECAP CORE Community $3,000.00 Application was a duplicate of the Refugee Week Services grant submitted to Social Change “We are the Through Creativity grants. Masterpiece: a creative message of unity”
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that Council endorse the recommendations of the panel and fund the projects as outlined in Table 1 of the report.
The next round of applications for the Community Development Grants program will commence in September 2021 and will include Arts and Culture, Community Capacity Building, Disability, Harmony Week and Youth Week.
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Natasa Zekanovic Community Projects and Partnerships Officer
Authorisation: Co-ordinator Community Projects and Partnerships Manager Social Planning & Community Development Group Manager City & Community Services
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SUBJECT: Social Change through Creativity Grants
FILE NUMBER: 20/35874
REPORT BY: Claudia Guajardo, Co-ordinator Community Projects and Partnerships
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council endorse the Social Change through Creativity Grants as outlined in Table 1 of the report.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
There are no supporting documents for this report.
CITY PLAN
This report is linked to Theme 1 Community Wellbeing in the Fairfield City Plan.
SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH CREATIVITY GRANTS
Background
The Social Change Through Creativity Grants (SCTCG) program provides assistance to not- for-profit organisations or community groups that encourage and support creative-based projects. The grants program provides opportunities for all people to express themselves and share their stories, while further developing their cultural knowledge and artistic skills. The SCTCG program has provided funding to the community for over a decade.
One-off grants of up to $5,000.00 (excluding GST) are available for local communities involved in creative based projects that contribute to the quality of life in Fairfield City. These projects include, and address, high priority issues of importance within the community as identified in the Fairfield City Plan.
The SCTCG program accepted applications from 1 March 2021 until 31 March 2021. During this period, 11 applications were received, requesting a total of $54,269.80. Members of the panel who assessed applications for funding were required to declare any conflict of interest – none were declared.
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The assessment panel have recommended 6 projects with a total value of $30,000.00 to receive funding under the SCTCG program. Funds for this purpose are available in Council’s 2020/21 Operational Plan.
The SCTCG projects outlined in Table 1 are recommended for funding.
Table 1 – Projects recommended for funding Category Project Title Project Project description Funding Funding Organisation Requested Recommended Social Change The Art of Catholic Care Therapeutic arts targeted $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Through Wellness Sydney at vulnerable and Creativity disadvantaged members who are over 18 and are struggling with a mental health condition. Social Change Supporting Australian Provide creative art $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Through People with Foundation for workshops with Creativity Disabilities Disability professional artist through Diamando Koutsellis to Creative deliver a dynamic ceramic Ceramics arts program. Social Change Creative Community Develop puzzles, riddles $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Through Games for Action and brain teasers to keep Creativity Healthy Brains Services the mind active and Australia create cognitive (CASA) stimulation for seniors, reducing risk of cognitive decline, stress and depression. Social Change All Women’s Woman in Bringing together an $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Through Circle Action existing Spanish speaking Creativity women’s group plus integrating other CALD women in a collective artwork to show unity and transformation. Social Change WE are the CORE Refugee youth to co- $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Through Masterpiece: A Community design artworks in a Creativity Creative Services Ltd. multidisciplinary project Message of that includes mural Unity making, t-shirt design and photography. Social Change The Seed The Think and Led by artist Marian $4,950.80 $5,000.00 Through Council Do Tank Abboud, The Seed Creativity Council gatherings, made up of Arabic and Assyrian speaking women, will explore creative solutions to self-identified problems in forums, collaborations and creative experimentation.
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The following five applications as outlined in Table 2 are not recommended for funding as they were considered by the panel to be of a lower priority or not meeting the criteria.
Table 2 – Projects not recommended for funding Category Project Title Project Funding Reason for not funding the Organisation requested project Social Change Our Precious M&Z Shaheen $5,000.00 Further development of the Through Stories & Arts project is required for the project Creativity More to be competitive. Social Change My Fairfield and Agape International $5,000.00 Further development of the Through I Church Ministries project is required for the project Creativity to be competitive. Social Change My Islander Big Heart Big Vision $4,375.00 Further development of the Through Family project is required for the project Creativity to be competitive. Social Change Fostering Community Housing $4,944.00 Further development of the Through Creative Minds Association project is required for the project Creativity for a Positive to be competitive. Social Change Social Change Short Film Zen Tea Lounge $5,000.00 Further development of the Through Competition Foundation project is required for the project Creativity to be competitive.
CONCLUSION
The Social Change Through Creativity Grants was included in Council’s 2020/21 Operational Plan as a capacity building program to provide support to community organisations to deliver creative-based projects for the residents of Fairfield City.
It is recommended that Council endorse the recommendations of the panel and fund the projects as outlined in Table 1 of the report.
Claudia Guajardo Co-ordinator Community Projects and Partnerships
Authorisation: Manager Social Planning & Community Development Group Manager City & Community Services
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SUBJECT: Request for Donation - Councillors Donations Fund
FILE NUMBER: 11/03083
REPORT BY: Danielle Sosniak, Acting Governance Co-ordinator
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council make a donation of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) from the Councillors Donations Fund to the Fairfield Bulls Football Club Inc. towards a soccer team shelter bench.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
There are no supporting documents for this report.
CITY PLAN
This report is linked to Theme 5 Good Governance and Leadership in the Fairfield City Plan.
SUMMARY
Fairfield Bulls Football Club Inc.
Written representation has been received from Fairfield Bulls Football Club Inc. towards the purchase of a team shelter bench (dugout) for use at the Nineveh Stadium in Edensor Park. The donation will contribute towards the purchase of a portable soccer team shelter bench to be used by the manager, coaching staff and substitute players of their junior and senior teams. In accordance with the Councillors Donations Fund Policy, it is recommended that a donation of $2,000.00 to Fairfield Bulls Football Club Inc. would be appropriate. The donation is made under the condition that the team shelter bench is only to be used at the Fairfield Bulls Football Clubs’ premises ie. Nineveh Stadium as Council does not support the use of temporary structures on Council premises or facilities.
Connection to Fairfield Local Government Area (LGA)
The Fairfield Bulls Football Club Inc. is located at St Johns Park within the Fairfield LGA.
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DECLINED APPLICATIONS
No applications have been declined this financial period.
LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
The proposed donation represents grants under Section 356 of the Local Government Act and as such must be made in accordance with a resolution of Council. Section 377(1A) of the Local Government Act allows Council to delegate the granting of financial assistance to its Committees.
At the Ordinary Council Meeting of 25 September 2017, Council resolved that the Committees be delegated authority under Section 377 of the Local Government Act to exercise the granting of financial assistance.
PAYMENT SUMMARY
Mayor Carbone and Councillors Grippaudo, Kazi, Khoshaba, Le, Rohan, Saliba and Yilmaz donate a percentage of their annual councillor allowance to the Councillors Donations Fund.
During the 2020/2021 financial period, the following payments have been made:
Recipient Date of Resolution Donation Fairfield Uniting Church Diner 10 November 2020 $500.00 Fairfield Bulls Football Club Inc 11 May 2021 $2,000.00
CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
At the time of writing this report, no letters or Certificates of Appreciation had been received from recipients for Council’s donation towards their event or activity.
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SUBJECT: Request for Donation - Mayoral Community Benefit Fund
FILE NUMBER: 15/00784
REPORT BY: Danielle Sosniak, Acting Governance Co-ordinator
RECOMMENDATION:
That:
1. Council make a donation of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to the Hong Fuk Carer Association Inc. towards their services and programs.
2. Council make a donation of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Vietnamese Students’ Association of New South Wales towards their Annual Charity Dinner.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
There are no supporting documents for this report.
CITY PLAN
This report is linked to Theme 5 Good Governance and Leadership in the Fairfield City Plan.
SUMMARY
The Mayoral Community Benefit Fund was established to enable individuals or community groups to seek the provision of financial assistance for deserving or worthy causes that support the community of Fairfield. The Fund is intended to cover areas of support where other donation schemes or grants are not suitable or available.
Hong Fuk Carer Association Inc.
Written representation has been received from the Hong Fuk Carer Association Inc. seeking financial assistance towards their services and programs in helping carers.
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The Hong Fuk Carer Association Inc.meets the primary eligibility requirements of the Mayoral Community Benefit Fund Policy (deserving or worthy activities which assist and support the community of Fairfield). It is recommended that a donation of $1000.00 would be appropriate.
Connection to FCC Local Government Area
The Hong Fuk Carer Association Incorporated is located within the Fairfield LGA.
Vietnamese Students’ Association of New South Wales (VSA NSW)
Written representation has been received from the VSA NSW seeking financial assistance towards their 2021 Charity Dinner.
A contribution from Council will support the VSA NSW with the preparation, coordination and facilitation of the Charity Dinner event. The VSA NSW aim is to enrich and engage their members in order to promote social, professional and self development through community events.
The VSA NSW meets the primary eligibility requirements of the Mayoral Community Benefit Fund Policy (deserving of worthy activities which assist and support the community of Fairfield). It is recommended that a donation of $500.00 would be appropriate.
Connection to FCC Local Government Area
The VSA NSW is located within the Fairfield LGA
DECLINED APPLICATIONS
No applications have been declined this financial period.
LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
The proposed donation represents grants under Section 356 of the Local Government Act and as such must be made in accordance with a resolution of Council. Section 377(1A) of the Local Government Act allows Council to delegate the granting of financial assistance to its Committees.
At the Ordinary Council Meeting of 26 September 2017, Council resolved that the Committees be delegated authority under Section 377 of the Local Government Act to exercise the granting of financial assistance.
PAYMENT SUMMARY
The budget allocated to the Mayoral Community Benefit Fund for the 2020/21 financial year is $42,323.00 and the following payments have been made since:
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Date of Committee Donation to Recipient Balance Resolution be made Starting balance as at 1 July 2020 $42,323.00 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic 13 October 2020 $500.00 $41,823.00 Primary School Hong Fuk Carer Association Inc 11 May 2021 $1,000.00 $40,823.00 Vietnamese Students Association 11 May 2021 $500.00 $40,323.00 of NSW
CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
At the time of writing this report, Council had not received any Certificates of Appreciation or acknowledgments from recipients of Council’s Mayoral Community Benefit Fund.
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SUBJECT: Request for Donation - Mayoral Donation Fund
FILE NUMBER: 19/33573
REPORT BY: Danielle Sosniak, Acting Governance Co-ordinator
RECOMMENDATION:
That
1. Council make a donation of five hundred dollars ($500.00) from the Mayoral Donation Fund to King Park Public School P&C Association towards the upgrade of their multi- purpose sporting field.
2. Council make a donation of five hundred dollars ($500.00) from the Mayoral Donation Fund to St Panteleimon Russian Orthodox School towards their Debutante Ball.
3. Council make a donation of five hundred dollars ($500.00) from the Mayoral Donation Fund to Horsley Park Community Social Group & Friends towards their Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea being held on 27 May 2021.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
There are no supporting documents for this report.
CITY PLAN
This report is linked to Theme 5 Good Governance and Leadership in the Fairfield City Plan.
SUMMARY
The Mayoral Donation Fund provides small one-off donations to individuals and groups within the Fairfield Local Government Area (LGA) who build communities and help individuals achieve their full potential and is intended to cover areas where other grants are not suitable or available.
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King Park Public School P&C Association
Written representation has been received from King Park Public School P&C seeking financial support towards the upgrade of their multi-purpose sporting field. The purpose of the multi-purpose sporting field is to help improve students’ fitness, confidence, health and self-esteem through participation in a range of healthy and fun activities.
The school has also organised a fundraising event called School Colour Explosion to be held on Wednesday 26 May 2021 towards the upgrade.
King Park Public School P&C meets the primary eligibility requirements of the Mayoral Donation Fund of assisting individuals to achieve their full potential and building better communities.
In accordance with Council’s Mayoral Donations Fund Policy, it is therefore recommended that a donation of $500.00 would be appropriate.
Connection to the FCC Local Government Area
King Park Public School is located in the Fairfield LGA.
St Panteleimon Russian Orthodox School
Written representation has been received from St Panteleimon Russian Orthodox School seeking financial support towards their Debutante Ball being held on 20 May 2021 at Imperial Paradiso in Fairfield.
A contribution from Council will go towards the costs associated with the event eg. decorations, promotional material, printing of program. The event will celebrate students that have completed their studies.
St Panteleimon Russian Orthodox School meets the primary eligibility requirements of the Mayoral Donation Fund of assisting individuals to achieve their full potential and building better communities.
In accordance with Council’s Mayoral Donations Fund Policy, it is therefore recommended that a donation of $500.00 would be appropriate.
Connection to the FCC Local Government Area
St Panteleimon Russian Orthodox School is located in the Fairfield LGA.
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Horsley Park Community Social Group & Friends
Written representation has been received from Ms Josephine Borg representing the Horsley Park Community Social Group and Friends seeking financial support towards their Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea being held on 27 May 2021 at Mandavilla Events Centre in Horsley Park.
A contribution from Council will go towards promotional and preparation costs associated with the event. Participation at this fundraising event includes a variety of community groups from within the Fairfield LGA.
In accordance with Council’s Mayoral Donations Fund Policy, it is therefore recommended that a donation of $500.00 would be appropriate.
Connection to FCC Local Government Area
The Horsley Park Community Social Group and Friends operate from Horsley Park and the fundraising event will be held within the Fairfield LGA.
DECLINED APPLICATIONS
The following application has been declined this financial period.
Date Applicant Reason for decline Does not meet the eligibility 10 February 2021 Tuyen Lillis requirements.
LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
The proposed donation represents Grants under Section 356 of the Local Government Act and as such must be made in accordance with a resolution of the Council. Section 377(1A) of the Local Government Act allows Council to delegate the granting of financial assistance to its Committees.
At the Ordinary Council Meeting of 26 September 2017, Council resolved that the Committees be delegated authority under Section 377 of the Local Government Act to exercise the granting of financial assistance.
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PAYMENT SUMMARY
The budget allocation allocated to the Mayoral Donations Fund for the 2020/2021 financial year is $10,000.00 and the following payments have been made since:
Donation Date of Committee Recipient to be made Balance Resolution 2020/21 Starting balance as at 1 July 2020 $10,000.00 Horsley Park United Soccer Club 25 August 2020 $250.00 $9,750.00 Fairfield Baseball Club 25 August 2020 $250.00 $9,500.00 Bossley Sports Club Inc. 25 August 2020 $250.00 $9,250.00 Southern Districts Football Association 25 August 2020 $250.00 $9,000.00 Fairfield Bulls FC 25 August 2020 $250.00 $8,750.00 Fairfield Tag League 25 August 2020 $250.00 $8,500.00 Mount Pritchard Junior Soccer Club 25 August 2020 $250.00 $8,250.00 Canley Heights RSL FC 25 August 2020 $250.00 $8,000.00 Fairfield Hotspurs Sports Club 25 August 2020 $250.00 $7,750.00 Fairfield Seniors Social Golf Club 25 August 2020 $250.00 $7,500.00 South West Sharks JRLFC 25 August 2020 $250.00 $7,250.00 Smithfield RSL Social Golf Club 25 August 2020 $250.00 $7,000.00 Fairfield Ladies Golf Club 25 August 2020 $250.00 $6,750.00 Fairfield Patrician Brothers JRLFC 25 August 2020 $250.00 $6,500.00 Fairfield Maulers United JRLFC 25 August 2020 $250.00 $6,250.00 Fairfield City Art Society Inc. 8 September 2020 $500.00 $5,750.00 Canley Heights Public School – 10 November 2020 $250.00 $5,500.00 Student Representative Council Villawood North Public School – 10 November 2020 $250.00 $5,250.00 Student Representative Council Sydney Baseball Lions Club 10 November 2020 $500.00 $4,750.00 Cancer Council NSW – Relay for Life 10 November 2020 $1,000.00 $3,750.00 Rotary Liverpool West 1 December 2020 $600.00 $3,150.00 King Park Public School P&C 11 May 2021 $500.00 $2,650.00 St Panteleimon Russian Orthodox 11 May 2021 $500.00 $2,150.00 School Horsley Park Community Social Group 11 May 2021 $500.00 $1,650.00 & Friends
Note: the donations issued on 25 August 2020 relate to the Memo by Mayor Carbone under delegated authority dated 13 August 2020 and Council resolution of 25 August 2020 (Mayoral Minute) in relation to the COVID-19 Safety Packs and donation to local sporting clubs.
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CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
Certificates of Appreciation or receipts have been received by the following recipients for Council’s donation towards their activities under this Fund:
Rotary Club of Liverpool West Inc. Annual Children’s Circus Extravaganza Fairfield City Art Society Online Open Art Exhibition Fairfield City Social Club aka NSW Police
Danielle Sosniak Acting Governance Co-ordinator
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SUBJECT: Asset Management - Civil and Built Divisional Report
FILE NUMBER: 15/21178
REPORT BY: Zahid Hassan, Asset Manager (Civil and Built)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report be received and noted.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
There are no supporting documents for this report.
CITY PLAN
This report is linked to Theme 2 Places and Infrastructure in the Fairfield City Plan.
SUMMARY
The Civil and Built Branch of the Asset Management Division ensures that community assets (buildings, drainage, roads and street lighting) are maintained to an agreed standard by undertaking condition inspections to identify and program required repair/renewal works.
The Branch reports annually against 3 critical targets set by the Office of Local Government (OLG) with regards to asset condition standards and renewal expenditure. These performance targets are achieved by ensuring that condition assessments are undertaken at the required frequencies and that renewal work is recorded in Council’s Asset Management System.
The Branch is also responsible for the business operation of Council’s Administration Building and services, which include the issue of Road Opening Permits, Road and Footpath Occupancy Permits and Vehicular Crossing (Driveway) approvals.
This report provides an update on the key highlights and activities undertaken in Quarter 3 (January to March 2021).
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ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS – QUARTER 3
Condition Assessment – Council Roads and Drainage
Council’s Asset Management, Civil and Built Branch is continuing to undertake Council’s Condition Assessment for the following assets as part Council’s Service Statement for 2020- 2021:
Footpaths Kerb and Gutters Street Furniture Assets in Public Space Bridge and Culverts Detention Basin, Open Channels and Rain Garden
Scope of Work/Road Design, Design Standards and Specifications
Contract has been finalised and awarded for stage 2 of the 2020-2021 Operational Plan including the additional works funded by Federal Government stimulus grants. 32 of the 43 road and car park pavement designs required for the 2020-2021 Road Rehabilitation Program (Stage 2) have been completed. After the recent storm event, where roads, culverts, footbridges and detention basin assets were affected, all have been inspected. Maintenance and further actions have been undertaken based on the inspection outcome. The relevant documentation has been placed on Councils corporate files for review and any insurance claims. The following table shows the progress of designs which will be implemented in 2020/2021:
Project ID Project Name and Description Suburb Status Number MPBRP2006 Railway Parade (aka Pevensey Canley Vale Design completed for Street) Over line Bridge (S2) procurement. approach. To stabilise the lateral and vertical movement of approach and reinstate the affected assets (road, kerb and gutter, safety barrier and footpath). MPBRP2107 Avonlea Street Foot Bridge approach. Canley Quotation is finalised To stabilise the vertical movement of Heights and reported for budget approach. increase in Q3 MPRG2105 Prospect Road - From cul-de-sac to Canley Vale Design completed and Senior Street. issued for procurement. Base replacement and asphalt RFQ is underway. overlay (170m). After the meeting with Place Manager, the following 3 projects pending implementation have been finalised as detailed below:
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Project ID Project Name and Suburb Status Number Description MPFRP21111 Footpath Renewal Canley Canley Vale Road will proceed with a Program Canley Vale Vale design to upgrade the northern side Road – Both sides from between Peel Street and Derby Street Salisbury Street to in accordance with new proposed Cumberland Highway secondary and intersection treatment (340m) for Canley Heights Town Centre. MPFRP21112 Footpath Renewal Fairfield like for like replacement Program Barbara Street Right side from Kenyon Street to Nelson Street (200m) MPFRP21113 Footpath Renewal Fairfield like for like replacement Program Alan Street Left side from Court Road to the Horsley Drive (50m)
Quality Management Documents are required for the finalisation and sign off of the new specifications for the proposed secondary and intersection treatment for Canley Heights Town Centre. This ensures the updating and approval of new Standards and Specifications delivered in the Public Domain.
Statutory Reports
Council is required to undertake statutory reporting about its assets and expenditure. In Quarter 3 the following reports were completed and submitted:
Submission of the quarterly report for the Roads to Recovery Program with the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. This is part of the Federal Government’s funding requirement and includes letters to all local Members providing project updates.
Condition Assessment – Council Buildings
Council is required to assess all of the 300 buildings it owns and operates. Condition Assessments are undertaken in the period August to December each year with the updated data entered into Council’s Asset Management System.
These Condition Assessments are critical inputs into Council’s forward works programs (Operational Plans) and were completed for 2020-2021 in December 2020. Fairfield City Council has adopted a level of service to the community whereby no building will fall into Condition 4 or Condition 5 (poor or very poor).
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Scope of Work/Buildings/Design Guidelines
The Scopes of Works for Council’s 2021-2022 Operational Plan cost estimates were reviewed in late 2020 by Councils Construction and Maintenance Division. The Scopes of Work have been progressed for review by Business Operators for scheduling that least affects their service delivery to the community. This review is also to ensure that the work aligns with the functional requirements of the business as specified.
A number of projects in the 2020-2021 Building and Facilities Renewal Program 2020-2021 are nearing completion and include the Cabravale Senior Citizens Centre upgrade to meet access requirements and the renewal work at Fairfield Park to provide appropriate storage facilities as part of the existing grand stand structure.
Forward Planning
Consultation with Place Managers, Business Operators and the Construction and Maintenance Division continue for the development of the designs required to deliver the works for the 2021-2022 Operational Plan and Council’s next Delivery Plan.
The programs for Council’s next Delivery Plan from 2022-2025 have been prepared and submitted for the proposed renewal of infrastructure assets including roads, kerb and gutter, traffic facilities, street furniture, car parks, bridges, footpath, new footpath, drainage and building assets.
The list of renewal projects requiring detail design for the Operational Plan 2021/2022 has been submitted to Design Branch to minimise the delay in implementation. This includes the program of works requiring design scheduling for the 2022/2023 Operational Plan.
There will be a number of projects that will be staged in the next Delivery program to ensure that design scheduling timelines can be incorporated in the planning. This process aims to minimise the delay in implementation of the proposed 2022-2023 Operational Plan projects, as designs will be completed for the projects in 2021-2022.
Due to the amendment of the Dam Safety Act, a new Dams Safety Regulation 2019 was created which required all Councils to produce an Operational and Maintenance Plan for each declared detention basin. Fairfield Council is responsible for 11 prescribed dams.
There were 2 main changes to this regulation including an increased inspection frequency of each declared detention basin to once a month (commencing January 2021) and the production of an Operational and Maintenance Plan by 16 June 2021. The Asset Management Division in partnership with the Catchment Branch have been working to achieve and resource this legislated requirement.
Project Handover and Capitalisation
The project completion and financial capitalisation handover for Quarter 3 has been completed to the value of $7,787,094.00 at 31 March 2021.
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SERVICE SUMMARY
The following provides statistics that capture some of the day-to-day functions of the Civil and Built Branch.
Inspections, Permits and Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Notifications 2020-2021 2020-2021 2020-2021
Formwork Inspections 96 126 69 Applications/Levels 135 158 251 Service Requests 5 3 190
Bond Release 78 56 30 Road Reserve Clearance 2 - - Certificate*
Concrete Restoration Work 83 55 187 Asphalt Restoration Work 31 27 25
Road Occupancy Permit 13 33 25 Road Opening Permit 70 102 155
Land Access Notification 144 184 185 Restoration work scoping 189 198 for utility companies 215
The new service implemented by Council to remove the requirement for the provision of kerb and gutter bonds by developers has been commenced. This requires an application for the issue of a Road Reserve Clearance Certificate for Development Applications and Complying Development Certificate.
Whilst it will take up to 5 for the bonds submitted to Council prior to July 2020 to be released (reliant on the completion of approved developments), the new system is proving to deliver benefits in the protection of Councils assets through a more timely inspection process which is required prior to the issue of final occupation certificates.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Council’s Civil and Built Branch continues to undertake all of the condition assessments, which inform Council’s Asset Management Plans and the development of maintenance and renewal programs.
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Condition Inspections Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 2020-2021 2020-2021 2020-2021 Roads and Transport Roads - - Footpaths 28km 62km 20km Bollards (in Cycleways, Pathways, - - Walkways) Kerb and Gutters 31km 67km 15km Car Parks - - Bridges - 18 14 Road Structure (excl. Line marking) - - Line marking - - Road Furniture (excl. Traffic Signs) 148 - 130 Traffic Signs - - Stormwater and Drainage Stormwater Pits - - Stormwater Pipes - - Stormwater Headwalls - - Detention Basin - 18 37 Open Channels - 11 0 Raingardens - 9 0 Parks & Recreation Public Space - 831 174
CONCLUSION
This Asset Management Divisional Report provides a summary of the services provided and an update of progress in relation to project delivery for the Civil and Built Branch.
Zahid Hassan Asset Manager (Civil and Built)
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SUBJECT: Asset Management - Open Space and Facilities Divisional Report
FILE NUMBER: 19/20494
REPORT BY: Chris Brown, Asset Manager (Open Space)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Helicopter Landings on Recreation Facilities Policy be rescinded.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
There are no supporting documents for this report.
CITY PLAN
This report is linked to Theme 2 Places and Infrastructure in the Fairfield City Plan.
SUMMARY
The Open Space and Facilities Branch of the Asset Management Division ensures that Councils Open Spaces and Facilities are maintained to an agreed standard by undertaking condition inspections, reacting to customer enquiries and identifies and programs repair/ renewal works. The Branch also undertakes the management and operations of Community Facilities, Sportsfields, Community Buses, Graffiti Management and Tree Work Permits.
ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS – QUARTER 4
In this quarter, Council continued to inspect and respond to the community in relation to Open Space and Facilities assets. Council Officers have continued to work with hirers in relation to COVID-19 restrictions that have reduced during this period to ensure that the community can continue to hire our facilities safely through the pandemic.
Council Officers have completed the annual inspections of all of the Open Space assets and finalised Project Scopes for the 2021-2022 Draft Operational Plan. A number of opportunities have taken place during this period to engage with the community on various projects including our local park renewal program and asset renewal programs for our Community Buildings and Sportsfield amenities buildings.
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GRANT APPLICATIONS
Applications and Outcomes: January – March 2021
Grant Body Application Grant Amount Outcome NSW Department of Inclusive Playground $239,500.00 Successful. Planning, Industry and Upgrade at Environment – Everyone Can Cabravale Memorial Play 2020-21 Park Federal Government – Prospect View Park $10,000.00 Unsuccessful. Stronger Communities cricket net upgrade Programme (McMahon) Federal Government – Hoy Park Playground $20,0000.00 Unsuccessful. Stronger Communities upgrade Programme (Fowler) NSW Office of Responsible Powhatan Park $131,000.00 To be advised. Gambling – ClubGrants Feb Floodlighting 2021 round NSW Public Legacy Program Bareena Park $4.75m To be advised Fairfield Heights Park
Application Summary
NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment – Everyone Can Play 2020-21 – this application sought $239,500.00 to offset Council’s expected expenditure in the proposed playground upgrade at Cabravale Memorial Park. The application was successful, as outlined in Services Report, 13 April 2021, Item 40.
SNAPSHOT
Service Summary
The following provides statistics that capture some of the day-to-day functions of the Open Space and Community Facilities Branch of the Asset Management Division.
Community Facilities
Council Officers have continued to monitor and update information related to Community Facility use through the COVID-19 restrictions set out by the NSW Government. At present all Community Facilities are restricted to use to a maximum capacity of one person per 2m2.
The Hall at 15 Prince Street Canley Vale has recently been vandalised with the copper piping being stolen from the outside of the building. Repair work is currently being undertaken with the theft the subject of a Police investigation.
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A number of surveys have been developed to support Councils renewal program. These surveys will be provided to user groups of Community Centres seeking feedback about the work that Council has delivered to improve their centres. The response information will inform the development of high quality renewal programs for Council’s Community Facilities.
FACILITIES UTILISATION DATA
Bookings of Council’s community centres/halls, community buses, tennis and futsal courts generally experience minimal seasonal fluctuation and little variation from year to year. However, COVID-19 has seriously influenced these Council services with staff managing increased hirer requirements (refunds/bookings/cleaning) with associated loss of access to these facilities.
NUMBER OF BOOKINGS Bookings per Quarter Halls Buses Tennis Futsal Quarter January - March 2,052 523 46 26 2,647 April - June 2,668 643 57 26 3,394 July - September 2,725 513 91 52 3,381 October - 2,360 87 573 27 3,047 December 2019 Total 9,805 1,766 767 131 12,469 January - March 1,759 35 422 22 2,238 April - June 241 0 519 4 764 July - September 1,438 0 915 51 2,404 October - 1,771 7 882 51 2,711 December 2020 Total 5,209 42 2,738 128 8,117 January - March 1,684 3 847 6 2,540 2021 Total 1,684 3 847 6 2,540
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NUMBER OF USERS/PEOPLE User/People Quarter Halls Buses Tennis Futsal per Quarter January - March 71,299 905 2,207 135 74,546 April - June 91,802 1,575 2,599 241 96,217 July - September 92,732 1,911 2,611 206 97,460 October - 84,037 1,735 2,777 209 88,758 December 2019 Total 339,870 6,126 10,194 791 356,981 January - March 64,393 640 2,134 310 67,477 April - June 11,786 0 1,677 60 13,523 July - September 46,288 0 4,078 539 50,905 October - 55,345 56 3,903 598 55,943 December 2020 Total 177,812 640 7,889 1,507 187,848 January - March 50,601 28 4,232 66 54,927 2021 Total 50,601 28 4,232 66 54,927
Community Buses
Council’s Terms and Conditions of Bus Hire have been updated to ensure their alignment with the Terms and Conditions of Hire for Community Facilities. The update includes the required additional conditions in relation to COVID-19 precautions. This enables the hire of Council’s Community Buses to resume at full capacity (under strict conditions).
Council Officers will continue to monitor and update the Terms and Conditions of Hire for buses in line with COVID-19 requirements.
Graffiti Removal Day Event
Graffiti Removal Day was held on the 28 March 2021. A small number of participants took part, removing graffiti from buildings and fences in public spaces. They also completed some planting to minimise the opportunity for graffiti vandalism in Council Parks.
In addition to this activity a small grant was provided to Council. The Asset Management Open Space Team in partnership with the Social and Cultural Development Team created a mural at Fairfield Adventure Park. It is hoped that this mural will deter graffiti vandalism of this asset.
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The below photographs provides highlights of this work.
Image: Before and after planting to reduce graffiti impacts
Image: Planting to reduce graffiti impacts
Image: Before and after graffiti paint over during Graffiti Removal Day
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Image: Mural at Fairfield Adventure Park as part of Graffiti Removal Day
Graffiti Incidence and Removal
There have been 34 instances of graffiti vandalism over the past 3 months spread across the following sites: o Business Premises: 2 o Council Properties: 31 o Private Property: 1
The below graphs represent a breakdown by percentage of the reports by suburb and the spread of the reports across private property and Council assets.
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Image: Before and after graffiti removal – Open space signage
Image: Before and after graffiti removal – Open space signage
Parks and Open Spaces
Counters have been installed at 4 locations across Fairfield City to assist with data collection informing the use of Council’s Parks and Reserves.
The locations are along 2 shared paths and at 2 Council’s off-leash Dog Parks. The figures for visits/users are summarised below as an average per day in each of the last 3 months. In comparison to the previous 3 months, Wilson Park Dog Park has seen close to 100% increase in use in comparison to the previous 3 months.
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Period Average visits per day Adams Cabramatta Wilson Park King Park Park Creek Dog Park Dog Park January 59 167 211 277 February 75 148 239 223 March 190 115 213 189
Open Space Customer Requests
During the period of October- December 2020, 1072 Customer Service Requests were received with the majority relating to reports of damage to Parks and Reserves and community facility maintenance requirements. This data has continued to see an increase against each category. Repairs are undertaken to meet Council service levels to limit any disruption to the provision of Council assets for community use and enjoyment.
Category Total Customer Requests Council Properties (Maintenance and Usage) 386 Parks and Reserve (Maintenance) 694 Total 1072
Public Toilets (Exeloos)
Council provides safe accessible public toilets at various locations for the community’s convenience. Opening hours are generally between 5.00am and 11.00pm daily with some sites such as the Nelson Street multi-storey car park open 24 hours. These automated (Exeloo) public toilets have a monitoring and self-cleaning function, which assists in the maintenance of the units.
These facilities are well utilised every month of the year. Fluctuations of demand are generally attributed to events or holiday periods. The following provides an indicative 1 month of usage data in late 2020. The units have been adjusted during the COVID-19 pandemic to an internal unit wash cycle every 10 uses for increased infection control.
In addition to this, as mentioned in the previous report, the Cabramatta Station Exeloo which has previously been cleaned by Fairfield City Council has been handed back for operations to Transport for NSW. This occurred on 1 February 2021.
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Suburb Site Total Uses Average Daily Use Bonnyrigg Wilson Park No Data No Data Heights monitoring monitoring Cabramatta Cabravale Memorial Park 5008 161 (2 cubicles) Cabramatta Fisher Street Car Park *upgrade to monitoring unit required* Cabramatta West Chisholm Park 986 31 Canley Heights Canley Vale Road Town *upgrade to monitoring Centre (2 cubicles) unit required* Canley Vale Town Centre Car Park 2384 76 Fairfield Downey Lane Car Park 3179 102 Fairfield Fairfield Park 922 29 Fairfield Kenyon Street Town *upgrade to monitoring Centre unit required* Fairfield Nelson Street Car Park 1953 63 Fairfield Heights Stanbrook Street Town *upgrade to monitoring Centre unit required* Fairfield West Endeavour Sports Park 2189 70 Horsley Park Horsley Park Town Centre 888 30 St Johns Park St Johns Park 568 23 Smithfield Brenan Park 1341 43 *Some units require the replacement of their monitoring units in order to continue to provide the data reporting function. This work will be undertaken as part of Councils renewal works.
Tree Maintenance
Council undertakes tree maintenance and safety inspections.
Tree Inspections October- December January- March Number of applications received 120 134 Total trees inspected 234 296 Trees approved for removal 140 143 Trees approved for pruning 93 75 Trees declined for removal or pruning 1 1
Tree Work Permits
Council Officers have commenced the use of an on-line customer service option to enable Tree Work Permits to be issued electronically. Officers complete their investigations and are able to complete the Permit using a tablet device on-site, emailing the customer their approvals on the spot. Previously, the Permit was issued by post taking an additional week to be delivered to the customer.
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This work represents a significant service improvement for customers, reduces the use of paper and the costs associated with the posting of documents.
Asset Inspections
Council Officers continue to inspect all of Councils Open Space assets on a pro-active basis to ensure that Council assess and condition rate each asset annually. A total of 1,100 assets were inspected across the Local Government Area during this reporting period.
Open Space Policy and Planning
Council has Policy 0-092 Helicopter Landings on Recreation Facilities which was adopted in 1996. The Policy advises the Civil Aviation Guidelines for emergency landings and any scheduled landing of helicopters other than in an emergency situation.
Council considers any customer request for a scheduled Helicopter Landing in line with the requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the identification of available and suitable landing sites. This activity is heavily regulated by CASA.
Council staff have in place the appropriate procedures for making a booking where a helicopter landing is an approved activity under the auspices of CASA. Whilst Council does not receive many applications of this type, they are processed as a standard Park/Sportsfield Booking. The regulatory requirements (CASA) are met by the owner/operator of the Helicopter. Services Committee CSC11052021_15.DOCX Page 68 Section B
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It is proposed that Policy 0-092 Helicopter Landings on Recreation Facilities be rescinded as a Policy of Council recognising that it does not provide any purpose for the approval or regulation of helicopter landings.
Council has the appropriate procedures in place to consider applications for the use of its parks/sportsfields/open space for this activity which remains regulated by other Authorities.
Community Consultation
Signage was installed at the 6 proposed playgrounds listed for renewal in the Draft 2021- 2022 Operational Plan.
This signage includes a QR Code to enable users to participate in a survey providing feedback on the type of play or activities that they would like to use in Council Parks. The questions include the provision of informaton for Council about the age groups of the people that are using Council Parks and the equipment (play and fitness).
Parks for People Program – Carrawood Park
Under the Parks for People program, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (the Department) is responsible for delivering 8 exemplary parks across Greater Sydney. Carrawood Park in Carramar has been identified as one of these parks with an overall project budget of $2 million.
The Department is managing all aspects of the project, and at the conclusion of the construction, the Department will dedicate the park to Council, as outlined in the report Services Committee, Item 121, 11 August 2020.
At this stage a 50% Concept Plan has been completed and provided to the Community for comment. The Department are currently working on an 80% Concept Plan which will be presented to Council in a briefing in June 2021.
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Chris Brown Asset Manager (Open Space)
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SUBJECT: Built Systems Divisional Report
FILE NUMBER: 13/11520
REPORT BY: Sussan Zindo, Landscape Design Officer
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report be received and noted.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
There are no supporting documents for this report.
CITY PLAN
This report is linked to Theme 2 Places and Infrastructure in the Fairfield City Plan.
SUMMARY
The Built Systems Division is responsible for undertaking work in the areas of Civil Design; Traffic, Transport and Road Safety; Landscape Design; and Survey and Spatial Data. This report provides an overview of the various projects the Built Systems Division implemented in the 2020-2021 financial year.
Traffic, Transport and Road Safety
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Annual Number of signs and lines maintenance/changes 109 127 108 undertaken Number of traffic enquiries/complaints investigated 96 98 57 Number of road safety initiatives undertaken 7 7 7 Number of development applications assessed 49 26 18 Number of reports presented to the Fairfield Traffic 24 31 14 Committee Number of heavy vehicle regulator applications assessed 59 37 69
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The following provides an update on the relevant programs, initiatives and plans undertaken by the Division.
Network Improvements
Black Spot Programs
The Black Spot Program addresses locations where evidence of a crash history exists.
A total of 5 locations with 3 or more injury crashes were identified for treatment in the 2020- 2021 Operational Plan. The proposed treatments provide changes to vehicle priority, pedestrian facility and/or separation of traffic movements.
Council was successful in obtaining funding under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program to install the following proposals:
Location Proposed treatment Cumberland Street and Bridge Installation of a single lane roundabout with associated Street Cabramatta signage and line marking Brenan Street and O’Connell Installation of a single lane roundabout with associated Street Smithfield signage and line marking O’Connell Street and The Installation of raised concrete island with associated Horsley Drive Smithfield signage and line marking on O’Connell Street, closest at the intersection of The Horsley Drive Smithfield
The following black spot projects are funded by Council:
Location Proposed treatment Canley Vale Road and Avoca Reconstruction of a single lane roundabout with wider Road Canley Heights centre island and associated signage and line marking The Avenue and Railway Installation of pedestrian refuge with associated Parade Fairfield signage and line marking on The Avenue with the intersection of Railway Parade
Consultation with relevant stakeholders concluded in September and the new facilities were approved at the October 2020 Traffic Committee meeting.
Detailed designs have been completed and submitted to procurement with construction to be completed by the end of Quarter 4 2020/2021 except the installation of a single lane roundabout at the intersection of Cumberland Street and Bridge Street Cabramatta.
Local Area Traffic Management
The Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Program addresses amenity in a street and/or network capacity issues.
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In the 2020-2021 financial year there were 4 locations identified for improvement. The proposed treatment is to install traffic calming devices (speed cushions or a raised threshold) on these roads.
The affected residents were consulted in regard to the installation of traffic calming devices and the outcome of the consultation was reported to the December 2020 Traffic Committee meeting.
Based on the outcome of the consultation, the installation of traffic calming devices were not approved at the following locations:
Boronia Road Bossley Park Brisbane Road Street Johns Park and Locke Street Wetherill Park.
The installation of traffic calming devices was approved on Hamel Road Mount Pritchard.
The detailed design for the installation of traffic calming devices on Hamel Road Mount Pritchard will be completed during Quarter 4 2020/2021 with construction to be completed by the end of Quarter 1 2021/2022.
Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan
Council developed the Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) in 2014. The PAMP identifies a list of works to improve pedestrian movements in the city. It also identified the pedestrian refuges installed to previous standards and technical directions (as issued by Transport for NSW).
The PAMP project is as follows:
Location Proposed treatment Smithfield Road between Dunstan Street Construct 2.5m wide shared user path and Myrtle Street Smithfield
Construction of the 2.5m wide shared user path on Smithfield Road between Dunstan Street and Scotchey Street Smithfield has commenced and will be completed by the end of Quarter 4 2020/2021.
Council Officers have engaged GTA Consultants to undertake the review of the Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (2014). The final PAMP Report will be completed by the end of Quarter 4 2020/2021.
Bike Plan
The Fairfield Bike Plan was completed in 1995. Over the past decade Council has received grants from the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) for the implementation of off-road shared user paths within the Local Government Area (LGA).
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The Fairfield City Council Bike Plan map depicting the changes to the cycling network within the LGA is updated each year.
A Draft Bike Plan has been completed using internal resources. The draft Bike Plan will be displayed at Council’s Administration Centre seeking community input.
Safer Roads Action Plan
Council and the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) prepared a Road Safety Strategic Plan in 2012-13. Council’s Traffic Committee adopted the Safer Roads Action Plan 2017-2021 at its meeting in April 2017.
Council undertakes various road safety initiatives in the LGA. One such initiative involves the installation of courtesy speed signs that have been installed at the following locations:
Street Name Suburb Brenan Street Smithfield Hamel Road Mt Pritchard Marlborough Street Fairfield Heights Glen Davis Avenue Bossley Park Edensor Road Greenfield Park Coleraine Street Fairfield Salter Road Bossley Park Wrentmore Street Fairfield
The speed radar display signs were installed in Q1 and Q2 in 2020/2021.
Another initiative undertaken is the School Safety Banners program whereby banners displaying safety related messages about parking restrictions are issued to schools. No new banners were issued in Quarter 3.
Child Restraint Vouchers:
Council Officers issue 30 vouchers a month to help ensure the safety of children while being driven by parents/carers. The voucher can be used to have a child restraint correctly fitted by a professional fitter.
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Annual Child Restraint Vouchers Issued 69 78 67
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Civil Design
Council’s Design Team have completed a total of 15 designs in the 3rd quarter ready for construction. These are as follows:
Location Design Intersection of Cumberland Street and Installation of a single lane roundabout with Bridge Street Cabramatta associated signage and line marking Intersection of Brenan Street and O'Connell Installation of a single lane roundabout with Street Smithfield associated signage and line marking 6O'Connell Street near the intersection of Installation of raised concrete island with The Horsley Drive Smithfield associated signage and line marking Intersection of Canley Vale Road and Reconstruction of a single lane roundabout Avoca Road Canley Heights with wider centre island and associated signage and line marking Belfield Street Construction of a pedestrian crossing Smart Street and Granville Street Fairfield Installation of a single lane roundabout Heights Avoca Road/Humphries Road Construction of a single lane roundabout Avenue at the intersection of Railway Installation of pedestrian refuge with Parade Canley Vale associated signage and line marking Montague Street (between Bodalla Street & Construction of road drainage Polding Street) 126 Station Street Pedestrian Crossing Street Lighting design, certification and construction Fairfield Showground at Smithfield Road Construction of flood wall as condition of consent for Fairfield showground development
Prospect Road Removal of road gutter bridges
Nelson Street Construct Kerb and gutter Redmayne Road Pipe culvert to install approach guardrail to the current standards Railway Parade (Pevensey Street) Construct road and footpath
The following projects are currently in progress:
Location Design Fairfield LGA Flood gates at Broomfield Street, Prospect Road and Carramar Avenue Hamel Road Mount Pritchard Installation of traffic calming devices to reduce travel speeds Nelson Street Car Park Resurfacing of ground floor and drainage The Crescent Streetscape Upgrade Footpath upgrade Walter Street – Wetherill Park Landscaping design Allambie Park Car park design Services Committee CSC11052021_20.DOCX Page 75 Section B
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Location Design Ascot Street Canley Heights Construct at-grade car park in the lanes located to the south of Kiora Street on Ascot Street Canley Heights with 20 spaces Horsley Road Horsley Park New Pedestrian Bridge St Johns Road - From Cumberland Repair of pavement failures, mill off and Highway to Gladstone Street resurface with hot mix asphalt (570m) Arundel Road Crash Barrier Rosford Reserve Cycleway Design
Survey
Council’s Survey Team completed 28 survey jobs in the last quarter with all completed by the due date.
Blanket Road Closure:
The Blanket Road Closure previously reported on, required a modification to the Development Application (DA) to request Sydney Water Approval (Sec. 73 Certificate). This should have been included in the original DA Approval by the Approvals Section. The Modification was lodged on the Planning Portal and fees paid. We are now awaiting the modified Development Approval.
Landscape
Council’s Landscape Design Team have completed the following construction projects.
1. Allambie Park Edensor Park – Fitness Equipment
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2. Prospect View Park Fairfield West – Fitness Equipment
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3. Prospect View Park Fairfield West - Walking Circuit
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The following designs are in progress in this quarter:
65 The Avenue Canley Vale – Update of concept plan prepared with advice from Stakeholders. This project is listed in the 2021-2022 Operational Plan for continuation of Concept development and detail design (IN22760). Fairfield Heights Park Fairfield Heights – Update of Concept plan developed after input from stakeholders. Aim to start detail design in Q4 2020-21 after confirmation of grant funding. This project is also listed in the 2021-2022 Operational Plan for construction under the project no IN22764. Bareena Park Canley Vale – Updated concept plan prepared with advice from Stakeholders. Aim to start detail design in Q4 2020-21 after confirmation of grant funding. This project is also listed in the 2021-2022 Operational Plan for construction under the project no IN22765. Intersection Beautification Projects – Detail Design in progress and expected to be completed Mid-April 2021.
The following designs have been completed in this quarter:
Cabramatta Early Learning Centre Cabramatta – Detail Design completed Tasman Parade Early Learning Centre Fairfield West – Detail Design completed Canley Heights Town Centre Upgrade - Detail Design completed
MAJOR PROJECTS - Design Development
Built Systems are leading the design development of the following projects:
Community Business Hub – design development for the new community business hub at the existing Fairfield Library site for the tender was completed and released to the market in early October. The successful contractor has been appointed and has commenced the finalisation of the design and construction documentation. Built Systems continues taking part in contract management on design related issues during the construction.
New Fairfield Showground Grandstand – design development for the new grandstand at Fairfield Showground in preparation for the tender was released to the market in early October. A Design and Construct tender has been closed and the successful contractor has been appointed by Council. Built Systems continues taking part in contract management on design related issues during the construction.
Cabravale Leisure Centre Master Plan – concept development for the preferred Master Plan for Cabravale Leisure Centre is in development stage with an anticipation of Development Application in late July 2021. The project is approved to development consent stage only.
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SUBJECT: Children and Family Services Divisional Report
FILE NUMBER: 18/18762
REPORT BY: Laura Sportelli, Manager Children & Family Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report be received and noted.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
There are no supporting documents for this report.
CITY PLAN
This report is linked to Theme 1 Community Wellbeing in the Fairfield City Plan.
SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to provide a quarterly overview of the Children and Family Services division for the January to March 2021 reporting period.
Centre-based Early Education and Care Services
In the January to March 2021 reporting period, Council’s early education and care services continued to experience strong occupancy at 92.5%. This represents an increase in the previous quarter despite the ongoing effects of COVID-19. Additional funding which has enabled preschool to remain free has contributed positively to this.
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Assessment and Rating of services against the National Quality Standard (NQS)
The Assessment & Rating is an ongoing process undertaken by all approved services in Australia. Services are assessed against the 7 Quality Areas of the National Quality Standard (NQS), those being:
Quality Area 1: Educational program and practice Quality Area 2: Children’s health and safety Quality Area 3: Physical environment Quality Area 4: Staffing arrangements Quality Area 5: Relationships with children Quality Area 6: Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Quality Area 7: Leadership and service management
In this quarter, Canley Vale Early Learning Centre submitted their self-assessment to the NSW Department of Education and are currently awaiting the date of their Assessment and Rating visit. Council will be kept informed of the result.
Fairstart Early Intervention and Support
In this reporting period, Fairstart provided a number of services and programs centred around supporting the inclusion of children with additional needs, and supporting vulnerable families and children.
As a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider, Fairstart provided 155 hours of therapy via telehealth, 759 face to face therapy sessions and processed 293 service waitlist requests.
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The Sector Capacity Building Program, a critical component of the NSW Department of Education’s Disability and Inclusion Program (DIP), is a training and support program for staff in community preschools to support and enhance ongoing inclusion readiness. For the past 2 years, Fairfield City Council (FCC) has been engaged by the Department of Education to deliver capacity-building support to 18 preschools in South West Sydney. In this reporting period, Council delivered 340 hours of capacity building support to participating preschool staff.
Supported Playgroups continue to provide blended activities, including face-to-face sessions, zoom sessions, regular contact via phone and email, as well as email packages with resources for families targeted to their need. In this reporting period, a total of 109 families were supported and 133 children participated in the 81 playgroup sessions that were delivered.
NDIS Provider Registration
In accordance with the requirements of the NDIS Act 2013, as a registered NDIS provider, FCC is required to have their practices assessed against the NDIS Quality Practice Standards. The standards, which are overseen by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, consist of a core module and supplementary modules aligned to the registration of supports offered.
Led by the team at Fairstart, an external independent auditor was engaged to audit both Fairstart and Fairfield City Leisure Centre practices against the quality practice standards. The external auditor has made a recommendation to the NDIS Commission that Council be re-registered as an NDIS provider. Council is currently awaiting formal advice from the Commission.
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SUBJECT: Fairfield City Open Libraries and Fairfield City Museum and Gallery Divisional Report
FILE NUMBER: 12/035512
REPORT BY: Amanda Bray, Group Manager City & Community Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council trial extending the Fairfield Library opening hours until 8pm on Monday and Wednesdays to support HSC students from July to November 2021.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
There are no supporting documents for this report.
CITY PLAN
This report is linked to Theme 1 Community Wellbeing in the Fairfield City Plan.
SUMMARY
This report provides a summary of activity from January – March 2021 for the Fairfield City Open Libraries and Fairfield City Museum and Gallery.
During January – March 2021 services offered at Fairfield City Open Libraries and the Fairfield City Museum and Gallery were affected by COVID-19 restrictions. Fairfield and Smithfield Libraries were closed for most of the 3rd quarter, which is reflected in the key performance indicators for both services.
FAIRFIELD CITY OPEN LIBRARIES
There were 80,457 visitors to the Fairfield City Open Libraries during January to March 2021 compared to 85,048 for the same period in 2020.
COVID-19 restrictions have affected Fairfield City Open Library services with limited programing and reduced opening hours at all libraries until 1 March 2021. Fairfield Library was closed for the period opening on the 13 March 2021 due to the transition to the new Fairfield Library. Smithfield Library was closed until 1 March 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Services Committee CSC11052021_24.DOCX Page 84 Section B
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Table 1 Visitation to Fairfield City Open Library branches
January – March 2021 Bonnyrigg Fairfield Smithfield Whitlam Weth. Park TOTAL JANUARY 5,586 0 0 2,253 4,821 32,265 FEBRUARY 7,777 0 0 13,610 5,287 29,537 MARCH 9,301 4,740 336 21,133 5,613 25,537
TOTAL Jan - Mar 2021** 22,664 4,740 336 36,996 15,712 80,457
Jan - Mar 2020* 14,701 20,992 0 36,276 13,079 85,048 Jan - Mar 2019 31,550 42,056 1,664 74,244 14,277 163,791 *Jan – Dec 2020 affected by COVID-19 **Jan – Dec 2021 affected by COVID-19. Smithfield and Fairfield libraries were close most of Q3.
Membership
There were 132,108 Fairfield City Open Library members at the end of March 2021, including 1,207 new members.
Table 2 Summary of new Library members per branch
New library memberships Bonnyrigg Library 296 Fairfield Library 237 Smithfield Library 22 Whitlam Library 439 Wetherill Park Library 213 Total 1,207
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Collections
During this time 52,975 physical collection items were loaned, 3,280 eAudiobooks, 5,278 eMagazines and eNewspapers, 6,321 eBooks, and 1,154 Kanopy videos were streamed. There were 1,956 items loaned through the home library service.
Table 3 Summary of online and physical collection usage
eResources borrowed eBooks 6,321 eAudiobooks 3,280 eMagazines - RBdigital 3,759 Press Reader 1,519 Videos streamed 1,154 Kanopy Visits 6,190 Logins 365 Lynda.com Total views 1,237
Physical Collection Loans 52,975 Returns 44,777
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Programs
Programs recommenced this quarter, however participation numbers were still limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. In summary there were 395 programs conducted across the library branches which attracted 4,708 participants.
Table 4 Summary of Learning Experience Programs held at each branch library
Bonnyrigg Library
There were 104 Learning Experience sessions which reached 1,521 participants. Learning Experience # Sessions # Participants Baby Storytime (Baby, Toddler & Preschool) 28 459 JP Assistance 22 327 Take and Make Kits 5 350 Knitting, oil painting and Sewing classes 24 195 Computer classes (tech savvy seniors, beginners 10 62 Other (book club, conversational English & family night) 15 128 Fairfield Library
The new Fairfield Library opened on Saturday 13 March 2021. In the 2 weeks that the Library was open this quarter there were 12 Learning Experience sessions which reached 351 participants.
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Learning Experience # Sessions # Participants Baby Storytime (Baby, Toddler & Preschool) 5 41 JP Assistance 1 6 Take and Make Kits 2 250 Library opening – various activities 4 91 Smithfield Library
Smithfield Library was closed due to COVID-19 until 1 March 2021. There were 6 Storytime activities held which reached 93 participants. Learning Experience # Sessions # Participants Baby Storytime (Baby, Toddler & Preschool) 5 43 Take and Make Kits 1 50 Wetherill Park Library
There were 45 Learning Experience sessions which reached 765 participants. Learning Experience # Sessions # Participants Baby Storytime (Baby, Toddler & Preschool) 15 212 JP Assistance 9 86 Take and Make Kits 5 340 Computer classes (tech savvy seniors, beginners 6 38 Other (book club, conversational English & family night) 10 89 Whitlam Library, Cabramatta
There were 104 Learning Experience sessions which reached 1,643 participants. Learning Experience # Sessions # Participants Baby Storytime (Baby, Toddler & Preschool) 28 595 JP Assistance 14 151 Take and Make Kits 5 340 Computer classes (tech savvy seniors, beginners, 25 187 Vietnamese and Cantonese) Other (book club, yoga, guitar, conversational English & 32 370 family night)
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Promotional Activity
Fairfield City Open Libraries have 4,792 Facebook followers and 810 Twitter followers. There were 29 messages sent which reach 403,265 patrons.
New Fairfield Library
The new Fairfield Library was opened on Saturday 13 March 2021. The new Fairfield Library has been very popular amongst patrons. Ongoing promotion of the new Fairfield Library continues and visitor numbers continue to increase.
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Opening Hours – New Fairfield Library
At the February Services Committee, Council made the decision to make minor adjustments to the opening hours across the library branches. The Report noted that demand at the new Fairfield Library would be monitored to determine the need for extending the library opening hours during the HSC period. Several requests have been received to extend the opening hours on a Monday and Wednesday night until 8pm during the HSC period.
It is proposed to trial extending the Fairfield Library opening hours until 8pm on Monday and Wednesdays to support HSC students from July to November 2021.
LIBRARY AFTER DARK FAIRFIELD CITY
CORE Community Services has submitted a Responsible Gambling Fund grant application to the Office of Responsible Gambling to trial opening Fairfield and Whitlam libraries after dark over a 2 year period to provide alternative social activity options to gambling venues.
CORE Community Services will fully fund and manage the activities after dark, should the grant be successful. There is no commitment from Council beyond the grant period.
FAIRFIELD CITY MUSEUM AND GALLERY
There were an estimated 2,673 visitors to the Fairfield City Museum and Gallery between January and March 2021.
Exhibitions
MIRAS: Celebrating Uyghur Culture 17 October 2020 – 6 March 2021
MIRAS is a vibrant display of Uyghur cultural content that discovers and explores this little known ethnic group. Originating from Central Asia, several hundred Uyghur migrants and refugees now call Western Sydney home.
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Shireen Taweel: Switching Codes 7 November 2020 – 13 February 2021
Artist Shireen Taweel’s solo exhibition focusses on language. Through a new body of work, she questions the evolution of code switching in a multilingual society.
Photograph by Document Photography
Travelling Sounds 5 December 2020 – 19 June 2021
Exploring the connections between music and migration, Travelling Sounds provides a soundtrack to the changing social and cultural landscape of Western Sydney from the 1960s through to today.
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Here: After 26 February – 26 June 2021
Here: After presents radical and fantastical visions for our future. Acting as fortune-tellers, soothsayers and dreamers, artists from Fairfield and beyond come together to speculate on the here and the after.
Artist Michelle Ly (Permission to print)
MAP Ruminations 20 March – 19 June 2021
Map, the Mindfulness Art Portal, is a collaborative effort by artist facilitator Martha Jabour, local community and medical and health staff to create a series of mandala artworks, installations and projections.
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Public Programs
During the January school holidays there were 9 art classes which reached 77 participants, such as ceramic tile painting, clay signs, painting 101 and monster cake making sessions.
The Fairfield City Museum and Gallery also hosted 4 special events which attracted 223 participants as outlined below.
Event name Date Attendees Shireen Taweel: Switching Codes online talk 9 February 2021 12 Attendees (online) Here: After Exhibition Launch 26 February 2021 85 Attended IWD: It’s Our Duty! Reflections of women & hip hop 20 March 2021 67 Attended Behind Dark Eyes: The True Story of Jon English Book Launch 27 March 2021 59 attended
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During the Q3 period there were 6 weekly activities which attracted an average of 38 participants per week.
Class name Dates # Attendees Mindfulness through Creativity and Breath Tuesday 9, 16 and 23 February 2021 4 (3 weeks) Term 1: Children’s Tuesday Clay Club Tuesday 9 February to 30 March 2021 7 (8 weeks) Term 1: tots in a lab Thursday 11 February to 4 March 2021 5 (4 weeks) The Clay Studio: Summer Session Friday 19 February to 26 March 2021 7 (6 weeks) Adult’s Mixed Media: Summer Session Friday 19 February to 26 March 2021 7 (6 weeks) Juniors Painting Course: Summer Saturday 20 February to 27 March 2021 7 (6 weeks) Session
Heritage and Collection
Recollect: - Fairfield Heritage Collection Website
There were 1280 visitors to the website during this period of which 1,221 were new users and 11,341 pages views.
Cultural Tours
Recommenced in February 2021 with 2 Cultural tours conducted. Promotion of the tours has occurred with schools now that schools are undertaking excursions again.
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Heritage Services Exhibition
Image ‘At Your Leisure’ photographic Exhibition is currently displayed at the Whitlam Library, Cabramatta. The image depicts Smithfield Pastime members, the Kelly family of Fairfield West, on a picnic with neighbours c1934.
The team researched, planned and conducted 2 Cultural tours and completed 29 heritage enquiries.
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SUBJECT: Property Strategy and Services Divisional Report
FILE NUMBER: 20/00262
REPORT BY: Aelina Truong, Manager Property
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report be received and noted.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
There are no supporting documents for this report.
CITY PLAN
This report is linked to Theme 2 Places and Infrastructure in the Fairfield City Plan.
SUMMARY
The Property Strategy and Services Division provides a number of real estate functions to Council including acquisitions, sales, property and car park management, leasing, licensing and advisory services to fulfil operational requirements.
This report provides an overview of the key Divisional highlights for Quarter 3 over the period of January to March 2021, which includes:
1. Multi-Storey Car Parks Performance 2. Dutton Plaza Performance 3. Leasing, Licensing and Property Management 4. Property Acquisitions, Sales and Services
ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS
1. Multi-Storey Car Parks Performance
The following tables show the total number of visitors to Council’s 4 multi-storey car parks during Quarter 3 of financial year 2020/21 and comparisons with the same quarter in financial year 2019/20.
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The total visitation to Council’s multi-storey car parks in Quarter 3 is summarised in the table below.
Year Total Dutton Plaza Fisher St Nelson St Downey Ln Visitors Cabramatta Cabramatta Fairfield Fairfield Jan- Mar 2020 481,541 278,288 16,563 143,219 43,471 Jan- Mar 2021 476,050 265,850 14,131 155,568 40,501 Difference % -1% -4.68% -17% 7.94% -7.33%
Dutton Plaza Car Park Cabramatta
Visitation numbers have slightly reduced at Dutton Plaza Car Park during this quarter compared to the same time last quarter (approx. 5%). The reduction is attributed to a combination of factors such as the number of active COVID-19 cases (upswing in January 2021), reduction in Lunar New Year festivities and the continued construction of the new car park at Hughes Street.
Figure 1- Dutton Lane Car Park Q3 statistics
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Fisher Street Car Park Cabramatta
Visitation numbers at Fisher Street Car Park have remained relatively low this quarter with a total number of 16,563 visitations last year compared to 14,131 visitations representing an overall drop of 14.7%. The month of March has seen a significant increase of commuter parkers, mainly due to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and patrons using the car park as an alternative to the Dutton Plaza Car Park due to the construction works taking place.
Figure 2- Fisher Street Car Park Q3 statistics
Nelson Street Car Park Fairfield
The graph below shows that visitation over Quarter 3 has improved and surpassed the same levels to the previous year (prior to COVID-19). This quarter shows with a total number of 155,568 visitations last year compared to 143,219 visitations, representing an average increase of almost 8%.
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Figure 3- Nelson Street Car Park Q3 statistics
Downey Lane Car Park Fairfield
Visitation over the quarter is slightly lower than the previous year, but showing signs of improvement. Total visitation for this quarter of 2021 is 40,501 compared with 43,471 in the same quarter last year representing an overall 7% drop.
Figure 4- Downey Lane Car Park Q3 statistics
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2. Dutton Plaza Performance
The graph below shows the total number of visitors to Dutton Plaza from May 2020 to March 2021. The Plaza has experienced a downward trend in January 2021 due to the compulsory wearing of masks in shopping centres, following a number of reported COVID-19 cases in NSW. This trend continued through to February with the reduction in Lunar New Year festivities and new car park construction.
Figure 5 - Dutton Plaza Visitation
In line with Federal and State Government requirements and changes, Dutton Plaza’s COVID-19 safety plan and measures are still maintained. In February 2021, the NSW government reduced the 1 person for every 4 square metre rule to 1 person for every 2 metre, and removed the compulsory wearing of masks in shopping centres. This was communicated to all tenants and the COVID-19 safety plan was updated accordingly.
Oriental lanterns and a red maple tree were installed within the Plaza to welcome in the Year of the Ox. Lunar New Year celebration posters were placed throughout the Plaza and the local newspapers, and lion dancing arranged within a number of the tenancies. Upcoming marketing has been scheduled for Easter, Mother’s Day and Dine & Discover events.
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Lunar New Year- Maple Tree Chieu Dong Newspaper- 20 February 2021
3. Leasing, Licensing and Property Management
The number of vacancies within the Council’s property portfolio is at 3.8%. The following table summarises Council’s property portfolio for Quarter 3 of Financial Year 2020/21. The property portfolio consists of the following uses:
Property Type Total Properties No. of Vacancies Community (non-profit volunteer sites) 34 0 Sporting Facilities 8 0 Telecommunication Sites 15 0 Commercial – Residential 11 1 Commercial – Other 28 4 Property Development Fund 4 0 Dutton Plaza 33 0 TOTAL 133 5
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The 5 vacancies are: Comment 146 Polding Street Fairfield Heights Pending renovations to enable leasing Cabra Vale Leisure Centre Office Suite On market with Council’s leasing agent Cabramatta Library Coffee Cart On market with Council’s leasing agent New Fairfield Library Cafe On market with Council’s leasing agent 105 Harris Street Fairfield Pending repairs to enable leasing
4. Key Property Acquisitions, Sales and Services
Open space acquisitions ongoing, including purchase of 105 Harris Street Fairfield Finalisation of negotiations with Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) for compulsory acquisition of Loop Road Project Finalisation of negotiation over new telecommunication lease at Council’s Administration Centre (86 Avoca Street Wakeley) Council’s bus shelter portfolio review in progress with EOI under preparation prior to release to market Cabramatta Leagues Club and Brennan Park Tennis Court public notification of proposed licence under Section 47 Local Government Act. Public notification closed on 31 March 2021. A new staffing roster was introduced to improve coverage and efficiencies within Dutton Plaza and the Cabramatta and Fairfield car parks
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SUBJECT: Social Planning and Community Development Divisional Report
FILE NUMBER: 12/05257
REPORT BY: Susan Gibbeson, Manager Social Planning & Community Development
RECOMMENDATION:
That the report be received and noted.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
There are no supporting documents for this report.
CITY PLAN
This report is linked to Theme 1 Community Wellbeing in the Fairfield City Plan.
SUMMARY
HEALTH
Active Kids Expo
The Active Kids Expo was held on 7 March 2021 at the Fairfield Youth and Community Centre (FYCC). The event aimed to increase Active Kids Voucher (AKV) registrations in Fairfield Local Government Area (LGA) and improve engagement between local sports/activity providers and the local community. Fairfield residents have a very low rate of accessing Active Kids Vouchers that give each child $100.00, each 6 months to increase participation in physical activity. The event was planned and delivered in collaboration with the SWSLHD Healthy Populations team and the FYCC.
The event was promoted through social media and through posters and flyers. Three posts on the Fairfield Facebook page attracted over 14,000 views.
A total of 476 people attending the event across 2 sessions. There were 16 local AKV providers as event stallholders who provided service information and sports/activity demonstrations throughout the day. Officers from Fairfield City Council (FCC), South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), Service NSW and FYCC and 8 volunteers from the Fairfield Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) provided assistance on the day. Services Committee CSC11052021_18.DOCX Page 103 Section B
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This event was an opportunity for YAC members to gain experience in event coordination including Work Health and Safety (WHS) and customer service. Some members who spoke Assyrian, Arabic and Khmer also used their language skills as a strength to translate information for non-English speakers. The YAC volunteers were a valuable contribution to the success of the event.
The event was held the day before International Women’s Day. In light of this, information about community services from local women’s support organisations were included in the event bag, including a Fairfield City Council postcard with information about local women’s health services, merchandise from BreastScreen and a flip-card from Bonnie Support Services.
Service NSW staff assisted residents to register for 55 vouchers at the event. Pre and post event data collated from the Office of Sport indicates that the event contributed to a significant increase in AKV registrations in the Fairfield LGA. Initial data also demonstrates that participants and stallholders found the event to be beneficial and would partake in another similar event.
Joint Executive Health Committee Meeting
The bi-annual Fairfield Health Partnership (FHP) and Fairfield Health Alliance (FHA) Joint Executive Committee meeting took place on 22 March 2021. Progress updates across both the FHP and FHA were provided as well as strategic updates across Council, SWSLHD and South Western Sydney Primary health Network (SWSPHN). Importantly, the Committee resolved to extend both the Joint Executive Committee trial period and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU’s) with SWSLHD and the SWSPHN for an additional 12 months to June 2022.
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CHILD AND FAMILY
Fairfield – Supporting Families into Early Childhood Education Project
A significant number of children commencing school in the Fairfield LGA are assessed as not having the appropriate level of skills considered necessary to have a successful school experience. Attendance of all children for 600 hours in preschool prior to enrolment in school is a priority of the NSW Government.
The NSW Department of Communities and Justice has released funding in 4 areas across NSW to support children and families in identified suburbs to complete the required preschool attendance. This pilot program and funding is only available to selected agencies who are providing early intervention or early childhood education services in Fairfield City or who have experience in case management.
Council has sought funding of $991,027.00 from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice - Fairfield Supporting Families into Early Childhood Education Project as part of a consortium with local community organisations. CORE Community Services, Community First Step, Woodville Alliance and The Parks Network Inc have formed the consortium with Council as the lead agency to support 100 children and families to enrol in preschool. This consortium has a wide range of schools including cultural competency, case management and experience in early childhood education.
Facilitation Project
The child and family interagencies met during February 2021 and discussed better collaboration with schools and an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report on the decrease in child protection reports during the COVID-19 peak in 2020. The main reason for the decrease was the closure of schools as teachers are the second largest reporters of child abuse and neglect after police.
The child and family interagencies are working with SWSPHN on a new initiative to support General Practitioner’s knowledge of children’s developmental milestones and the importance of early childhood intervention. This is in response to reports of reluctance by some to refer families for Allied Health Services
This month, the Facilitation Project facilitated working groups to address issues affecting children with additional needs, children with poor literacy skills and new and isolated child and family workers.
Start School Strong
This project is funded until 30 June 2021 and Council is awaiting advice from the Department of Education regarding funding beyond this date.
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BIKE PROJECT
From January 2021 to March 2021, the volunteers at the Western Sydney Cycling Network Inc. (WSCN) received donations of 99 bicycles and parts. The Wednesday volunteers recycled 72 bicycles and 39 bicycles were loaned to the community. The WSCN contributed over 504 volunteer hours of time supporting residents and recycling used bikes.
There were 42 community rides which includes 2 rides each Thursday to keep within the 20 people limit for a total of 637 people during the quarter. There is currently 108 kilometres of cycleway in Fairfield LGA.
Trishaw training with Cycling Without Age (CWA) Parramatta started on Friday 12 February 2021. WSCN chapter is to be called CWA Western Sydney.
WSCN received a thankyou letter from Canley Heights Public School for the 2 bikes that were given to children who lost their bikes in a family house fire.
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GYMS IN PARKS
Gyms in Parks was delivered in term one from 16 February 2021 to 1 April 2021 at Chisholm Park Reserve at Cabramatta West. There was a total of 20 registrations and an average attendance of 15 participants per session. The main reason for participating was for “something to do”, due to COVID-19 restrictions and not having access to free exercise programs.
Over the 7 week program great progress was achieved. The participants have gained knowledge on how to use the gym equipment and ways to exercise on their own. Improved fitness, flexibility, strength and balance has increased to a good level for each individual. Friendships have been formed and an overall sense of achievement developed. Term 2 of the Gyms in Parks program will be held at Adams Park in Canley Vale.
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YOUTH
Bring It On! Festival – Youth Leadership and Development
Creative skills and capacity building workshops for young people commenced on the 16 March for young people aged 14-24 years in the lead up to Council’s annual Youth Week event, the Bring It On! Festival (BIO). A total of 54 young people were trained in slam poetry, photography/photo-editing and film/live-broadcast skills in 4 to 6 week workshops. The participants were mentored to apply their skills as volunteers at the BIO Festival on Friday 16 April. Workshops took place across 3 youth centres in Fairfield, Bonnyrigg and Prairiewood and were delivered in partnership with local youth services including Community First Step, The Parks Community Network, Daystar Foundation, The Street University, Curiousworks and individual artists. The annual Bring It On! Festival incorporated a robust youth leadership and development program which provided pathways to future development in creative, leadership and employability skills. This year’s workshops also aim to strengthen connections with mentors to provide ongoing support and opportunities post-event.
Fairfield Youth Workers Network
The Fairfield Youth Workers Network (FYWN) met in in February and March at youth services in Bonnyrigg and Prairiewood. The FYWN is co-convened by a collective of youth workers from diverse services and Council. Meetings are now held as hybrid meetings and approximately 35 workers focussed on young people attend either online or in person. Each meeting has a focus for professional development with information on referral pathways. In this quarter, gambling harm in young people and barriers faced by young women to access finance, housing and education.
Fairfield Police and Principals Meeting
A meeting between Police (Fairfield Police Area Command) and principals of local high schools was convened by Bonnyrigg High School on 24 February. This is a forum for principals to share emerging needs and risk factors currently presenting within their schools and seek support from Police Youth Liaison Officers and Schools Liaison Officers. The use of vape pens was raised as a prevalent concern amongst the principals and the school communities. The issue was raised as both a health risk and a social risk as a black market has emerged around the selling of vape pens and vaping has become part of youth culture.
Fairfield Youth and Community Centre – Youth Hours
Under a partnership with Council, Community First Step (CFS) delivers a Youth Hours drop- in service 4 evenings per week at the Fairfield Youth and Community Centre. This service aims to provide young people with a safe space to connect with each other and youth workers, access to free recreation and access to front-facing support from youth workers during these hours. This service provides a soft entry point for young people to access further help and referral. This report covers the period of operation from 11 January 2021 to 31 March 2021.
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During this period, 1,809 sign-ins into the service were recorded. This included 119 young people attending the service for the first time. During this period, 7 individuals identified as newly arrived (settled in Australia within the past 5 years) and 2 identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The program continues to support young people with a wide range of needs via targeted workshops and groups. In total 84 organised sport and recreation sessions were delivered during this period, 15 disability youth program sessions and 3 photography workshop sessions were held. Several activities in the Chill Zone such as pool and table tennis have not been available due to Covid-19, but as restrictions ease CFS are contemplating easing these back.
Council also provides subsidised rates during certain “Youth Hours” for youth services wishing to run activities within the Fairfield Youth and Community Centre directly engaging and benefitting young people. In total 52.5 hours were booked to deliver services this quarter. This includes 11 sessions on Friday night drop-in programs for newly arrived young people from STARTTS, 3 sessions of weekend activities from Youth With Love and an Active Kids Day event aiming to provide access for young people to organised sport and recreation.
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COMMUNITY IMPACT
ClubGRANTS Information Session
The ClubGRANTS Information sessions were held on Wednesday 10 February 2021 in partnership with ClubsNSW. The information sessions were delivered through a hybrid format to allow participants to attend in person and online in light of COVID-19 restrictions. The information sessions were a success with a total of 55 workers attending the morning session and 16 attending the evening session. Community workers were provided with ClubGRANTS resources translated in Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese and a copy of the presentation.
Grant Writing Workshops
The Grant Writing Workshops were delivered on Thursday 25 February 2021. The workshops were delivered through a hybrid format to allow participants to attend in person and online in light of COVID-19 restrictions. The purpose of the workshops was to build capacity of community organisations in applying for all types of grants. The interactive workshops were a success with a total of 34 workers attending the morning session and 16 attending the evening session.
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Social Change Through Creativity Grants Program
The Social Change Through Creativity Grants (SCTCG) program provides assistance to not- for-profit organisations or community groups that encourage and support creative-based projects. The SCTCG program opened for applications from 1 March 2021 until 31 March 2021. During this period, 11 applications were received, requesting a total of $54,269.80.
Recommendations for allocation of grants are provided in a separate report to the May meeting of the Services Committee of Council.
Community Development Grants Program
The Community Development Grants Program opened on Monday 1 March 2021 and closed on Wednesday 31 March 2021. This round included Community Capacity Building, Disability, Domestic and Family Violence Prevention, Refugee Week and Social Change through Creativity. A total of 35 applications were received across the 5 rounds requesting a total of $124,415.44.
Recommendations for allocation of grants are provided in a separate report to the May meeting of the Services Committee of Council.
CRIME PREVENTION
Operation Tabella/Stop Sneak Theft
Operation Tabella in collaboration with Stop Sneak Theft was held on Saturday 13 February 2021 at Fairfield Showground in partnership with Fairfield City Police Area Command and Neighbourhood Watch and supported by volunteers from the South Western Sydney Bonnyrigg Men’s Shed. Number plate theft continues to remain a top crime category in Fairfield LGA.
As part of the event, 131 residents had anti-theft number plate theft screws installed and car safety educational materials were provided as part of Stop Sneak Theft. A total of 67 residents were surveyed to collate data about car and number plate theft in Fairfield LGA. 21% of residents reported having something stolen from their motor vehicle. 12% reported having their number plates stolen and 3% reported having had their car keys stolen during a burglary.
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Local Drug Action Team (LDAT)
The Fairfield Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) applied for a $40,000.00 grant on 30 March 2021 to the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) to continue implementing the ‘Community and Religious Leaders – Leading Stronger and Connected Communities’ project. If successful, the project will involve building the capacity of community and religious leaders and frontline workers to have less judgemental conversations around alcohol and other drugs in culturally and linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. The project involves the delivery of training workshops with community and religious leaders on how to use the resource tool kit developed in 2020 and development of a video with community and religious leaders discussing themes from the tool kit.
Community Drug Action Team (LDAT)
The Fairfield Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) had their first meeting of the year on Wednesday 10 March 2021. Vaping and shisha has become an emerging concern. The Fairfield CDAT submitted a funding application to Odyssey House and was successful in obtaining a $4,000.00 grant to deliver the ‘Stronger Without’ project, which aims to build capacity and knowledge of young men of the negative effects of steroid use and provide alternatives to building muscle in a safe way. The project will engage local gyms, Council’s Leisure Centres and Local Needle Syringe Programs in developing and promoting resources. The ‘Stronger Without’ project will involve the development of posters, a video and a social campaign to raise awareness of steroid use and will be delivered by June 2020.
Drug and Alcohol First Aid Workshops
As part of the Fairfield Community Drug Action Team’s core funding, 3 Drug and Alcohol First Aid Workshops were delivered online by Lives Lived Well on 28 January, 11 February and 12 March. The workshops were targeted at community workers to improve knowledge, attitudes, skills and capacity of frontline workers to identify and respond to people with drug and alcohol. A total of 30 community workers completed the workshops.
ADVOCACY
Statutory Review of the Advocate for Children and Young People Act 2014
Fairfield City Council made a submission to the Statutory Review of the Advocate for Children and Young People Act 2014 which was being conducted by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) The Act is being reviewed to make sure the legislation is delivering the intended policy outcomes. The submission recommended greater independence from the government, stronger youth representation on the NSW Youth Advisory Council and increased clarity regarding an appointed Joint Parliamentary Committee that monitors the Advocate.
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Western Sydney Aerotropolis – Draft Precinct Plans
A submission providing comment on the Western Sydney Aerotropolis Draft Precinct Plans identified the transformational impact that the Aerotropolis and proposed transport infrastructure may have on Fairfield City residents. The submission highlighted the need to ensure that Fairfield City has access to the same opportunities as those provided to the cities of Liverpool and Penrith, to achieve the vision of becoming “Australia’s next global gateway that is accessible, innovative and connected” and aligns with the NSW Governments’ plan for Greater Sydney to be a 30-minute city.
Submission on the English Language Requirement and the New Sponsorship Framework for the Partner Visa Program
Fairfield City Council made a submission to the Department of Home Affairs’ public consultation on the English Language Requirement and the New Sponsorship Framework for the Partner Visa Program. Council’s submission raised concerns about the implementation of the proposed reforms and the additional barriers this will place on potential applicants for the Partner visa. It outlined the potential impacts these reforms may have on applicants for the Partner visa, particularly those at risk of domestic and family violence (DFV). While the submission highlighted the drawbacks of introducing an English language requirement for permanent resident sponsors and Partner visa applicants, it viewed positively the new sponsorship framework that enables applicants to ‘walk away’ from a potentially violent relationship. The framework will also enable sanctions to be imposed on sponsors who breach their sponsorship obligations.
GAMBLING HARM MINIMISATION
The Responsible Gambling Community of Practice Facilitation Project (RGCPF) has been funded by the Office of Responsible Gambling to deliver gambling harm minimisation activities until December 2021. The Fairfield Community of Practice to Reduce Gambling Harm (CoP) has been established with meetings being held in February and March 2021. The CoP will enable collaborative, strengthened approaches to addressing gambling harm issues in Fairfield. A total of 25 participants from 18 organisations have participated in the CoP in the first 2 months. A Terms of Reference has been set and strategic planning has been undertaken with the participants. A strategic plan for the group, based on 4 key objectives has been developed and will be in place until the end of the funded period (December 2021).
The project has also commenced a youth digital story telling project aimed at educating young people on gambling harm. A series of 4 educational films is being developed and Council is working to provide educational workshops for young people aged 16 - 24 on the impacts on gambling harm. Participants will be mentored to develop skills in film making, including camera and sound operating and script development.
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MULTICULTURAL
Concerns about low levels of COVID-19 testing among multicultural communities in Fairfield LGA remains. South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Multicultural Health Service was assisted to promote COVID-19 testing clinics among multicultural communities, particularly through faith-based organisations such as churches, temples and mosques.
The Fairfield Multicultural Interagency (FMI) held its annual planning day on 19 February 2021. The following were the priorities identified for 2021:
Health: COVID-19, mental health and gambling Social impacts of COVID-19 in particular addressing isolation Working closely with Fairfield Emerging Communities and Partnership (FECAP) to address unemployment among refugee and migrant women Sector capacity building through training and inviting community leaders to speak about settlement challenges their communities and how they can be addressed from their perspective.
FMI was held on 19 March 2021 with the main discussion centring on the expected influx of refugees and humanitarian entrants following Australia’s border reopening. Due to COVID- 19 border closures, no humanitarian entrants are currently entering Australia, however, The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) have confirmed the large numbers of humanitarian visa holders are expected to arrive in Australia when the border reopens. The Department is working with settlement service providers.
FECAP is developing a support program to assist recently arrived refugees with engineering qualifications. The program will help refugees with skills and qualification recognition, develop soft skills needed to navigate the engineering market, pair participants with potential employers, and secure work placements.
Partnerships, Planning and Implementation Measure Outcome Number of advisory committee meetings Youth Advisory Committee (2); Multicultural Advisory Committee; Aboriginal Advisory Committee; Mayors Crime Prevention Reference Group; Canterbury Bankstown Playgroup Forum Total: 6 Number of network meetings conducted Fairfield Youth Workers Network (2); Fairfield Multicultural Interagency (2); Fairfield Seniors Network (2); Fairfield Domestic Violence Committee (2); Community Drug Action Team; Communities of Practice (2) Total: 11 Consultation with stakeholders Gambling harm in young people with local youth services; Local youth services for Bring It On! Workshops Total: 2 Professional development, training and events Measure Outcome Number of professional development and Social Change through Creativity Grants workshops (2); training opportunities for Community Grant Writing workshops (5); Social Change through organisations Creativity Grants mentoring sessions (5) Fairfield Youth Workers Network(2) Facilitation skills training for child and family workers in Canterbury Bankstown Total: 15
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Number of parent education sessions Communication is the key to your child's success at school (2); Working effectively with children with complex needs including child protection (2); Building your child’s self- esteem; Positive Parenting Program Total: 6 Number of cultural and community events Active Kids Expo Total: 1 and activities delivered and supported by Council Capacity building programs or opportunities Grant Writing workshops Total: 7 delivered Youth Services Measure Outcome Number of Youth skills workshops Workshops across 3 youth centres for Youth Week Total: 14 Number of hours of youth services delivered Programs run by Community First Step and STARTTS Total: 215 Health and Safety Measure Outcome Bike Project activities Bikes Received: 99; Bikes Recycled: 72; Bikes Loaned: 39; Rides: 42; People participating in rides: 637; Volunteer hours: 504 Free health programs and activities provided Gyms in Parks (7); Bike Rides (32); Cycleway maps (42) Cycleway maps distributed Total: 81 Safety audits of Council and public facilities Request to cycle way changes Total: 3 Advocacy and Expert Advice Measure Outcome Response to government plans, reports, Submission on Aerotropolis draft precinct plans; Statutory papers and policy changes review of the advocate for children and young people act 2014; Introduction the new English language requirement and the sponsorship framework for the Partner Visa program; Land and Housing Corporation- Bonnyrigg Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) Total: 4 Advocate to support community issues Aged Rights Advocacy Centre - Strategic Plan; Department of Planning, Industry for Carrawood Park; Young People from the Fairfield Youth Centre were consulted on the Fairfield Adventure park Mural Design; Multicultural communities and COVID information Total: 4 Provide data & specialist advice to internal Fairfield Housing; Villawood Town Centre Development; and external stakeholder Refugee Housing Transitional Scheme proposal; Uniting Energy Relief program Total: 4
Susan Gibbeson Manager Social Planning & Community Development
Authorisation: Group Manager City & Community Services
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