Issue No. 15/2011 Bulletin

INFORMATION BULLETIN

ISSUE NO. 15/2011 17 August 2011

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Â Correspondence & WA Local Government Association (WALGA) News Â Issue No.31.11 – 8 August 2011 ...... COR-1 Papers Issue No.32.11 – 15 August 2011 ...... COR-3 Pink Divider Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) News 5 August 2011...... COR-5 12 August 2011 ...... COR-12 Media Releases Eagles reign supreme over terrace – 4 August 2011 ...... COR-18 Local Government Leaders recognised – 8 August 2011 ...... COR-19 Letter from WA Police – Director of Strategy & Performance...... COR-20

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Technical Services Outstanding Matters & Information Items Report on Outstanding Matters – Technical Services Committee...... T-1 Green Divider Monthly / Quarterly Departmental Reports Technical Services Works Programme...... T-2 Minutes of Occasional/Advisory Committees Bungendore Park Management - June 201...... T-9 Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group April 2011...... T-13

Community Outstanding Matters & Information Items Services Report on Outstanding Matters – Community Services Committee ...... C-1 Monthly / Quarterly Departmental Reports Beige Divider Community Development Monthly Report – July 2011 ...... C-2 Library & Heritage Services General Monthly Report – July 2011...... C-5 Manager Ranger & Emergency Services Monthly Report – July 2011 ...... C-12 Minutes of Occasional/Advisory Committees Seyria July 2011...... C-19

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HEADLINES C H O G M 2011-INFORMATION B RIEFINGS COMMUNITY L EADERS IN ACTION P ROGRAM .. C ARBON P RICING M ECHANISM AND ~ US A MBASSADOR T o AUSTRALIA L UNCH L EGISLATION IMPLICATIONS FOR LOCAL G OVERNMENT MAILBAG ~ WASTE & R ECYCLE C ONFERENCE - EARLY ~ INFOPAGE: CAR BON P RICING MECHANISM BIRD R EGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY, 15 ~ INFOPAGE: CONSULTATION WITH FESA ON AUGUST C HANGES T o T HE EMERGENCY S ERVICES ~ D RAFT STATE COMMUNITY CARE LEVY (E SL) MANUAL 2011/12 AND P REVENTION P LAN 201 0 -201 4 2012/1 3 ~ R OADBU ILDING SUPPLIES ~ INFO PAGE: V EHICLE IDENTIFIER PACKS FOR ~ OFFICER T RAI NING FARM ER BUSHFIRE RESPONSE V EHICLES ISSUES UPDATE

CARBON PRICING MECHANISM AND International and national keynote speakers this LEGISLATION IMPLICATIONS FOR LOCAL year include: GOVERNMENT Richard Denniss , The Australian Institute, The Exposure Draft Legislation to Establish an Australia : Research and Food Waste Australian Carbon Pricing Mechanism was released on 28 Ju ly 2011 with a consultation Amy Cabaniss, Connecticut College, period of three weeks to Monday, 22 August. USA: Household Hazardous Waste The attached infopage gives a brief overview of • Greg Hebble, Foodbank WA, Australia: the likely impacts of the draft legislation on Local Foodbank, Charities , Food Waste and Governments, Optimisation It also outlines briefiy some of the resources and Neal Bolton, Blue Ridge Services, USA: support currently available to Local Governments Methods of achieving proficiencies in through WALGA and other stakeholders, and landfill resources currently in development to support • Heidi Sandborn, Product Stewardship Local Governments to move toward a Clean Consultant, USA: Product Stewardship Energy Future. For more information on the For further information, please contact Manager, released legislation package see: Waste and Recycling, Rebecca Brown on 9213 http://www.cleanenergyfuture.gov.au/consultation 2063, email [email protected] or visit the open-legislative-package and Conference website http://climatechange.gov.au/governmenUsubmissi www. wasteandrecycle.com.au ons/clean-energy-Iegislative-package.aspx To assist the Association to coordinate a sector DRAFT STATE COMMUNITY CRIME wide response, and to provide input into a PREVENTION PLAN 2010-2014 consolidated ALGA submission, the Association As outlined in the recent WALGA Infopage (5 would appreciate feedback on the draft legislation July 2011) the draft Community Crime Prevention from Local Governments by COB Monday, 15 Plan 2010-2014 has been developed by an August. Intergovernmental working group of which For further information, please contact Climate WALGA is a member. Change Coordinator, Melanie Bainbridge on 9213 The Crime Prevention Council - a Departmental 2039 or email [email protected]. Heads group established through the Community Crime Prevention Plan - held its inaugural WASTE & RECYCLE CONFERENCE - EARLY meeting on 19 July 2011. Members expressed BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES 15 AUGUST unanimous support for both the draft Plan (subject Early Bird Registration for the Waste & Recycle to final amendments and noting in Cabinet) and Conference 2011 closes on Monday, 15 for the fomnation of the Council. The Council also August. The Conference runs from Wednesday, agreed to agree to WALGA's request to release 14-Frlday. 16 September and the theme this the draft plan for Local Government year is Waste or Resource? Food for Thought. consideration. WALGA, on behalf of the Council, The Conference registration brochure is now will consu lt with Local Government on the draft available from the website Community Crime Prevention Plan and present www.wasteandrecycle.com.au the plan to WALGA State Council in October 2011 for endorsement.

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The draft plan is being finalised for release mid-August The Briefings will be held on Tuesday, 9 August, at and will be sent out via the weekly WALGA mailbag. Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Members supported the use of existing interagency Bay Road, Perth. Session times are: structures where they exist, thus establishing a Morning briefing 9:30am -11 :30am governance structure across existing local, district and Evening briefing 6:30pm -8:30pm state levels of coordination. The Council further Space is limited, so to secure your seat please call considered shared priorities for action, noting recurring 1800 922 011, or email [email protected] by themes identified through local Community Safety and Monday, 8 August nominating the session you wish to Crime Prevention Plans and calls for state-wide action attend. on priority issues and needs. It was agreed further work For more information please view the website at: in this regard will be undertaken by the Council with an www.chogm2011.orq initial and early focus on violence and antisocial behaviour prevention. COMMUNITY LEADERS IN ACTION PROGRAM For further information please contact Policy Manager Leadership WA invites Local Government Councillors Community, Jodie Holbrook, on 9213 2044 or email and officers to attend an in formation session to find out [email protected] more about this new innovative program. Community Leaders in Action is an exciting five session initiative ROADBUILDING SUPPLIES designed for leaders who wan t to enhance their social WALGA is currently researching the development of an and community leadership. The program provides an extensive Preferred Supplier Contract for the provision avenue to become leaders in action, and join a network of roadbuilding supplies. Consultation with major of like-minded people to benefit the WA not-for-profit suppliers to the sector is continuing to determine the sector. potential value that could be delivered under a Program Information Session: centralised procurement framework. Date: Wednesday, 17 August A briefing session regarding this project will be held fo r Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Local Government officers on the afternoon of Venue: Level 46, Bankwest Tower, 108 St Georges Thursday, 8 September at the City of Canning Civic Tce, Perth and Administration Centre. Local Government engineers and officers associated with the sourcing of Refreshments will be served. roadbuilding supplies and contractors are encouraged RSVP: email [email protected] by Friday, to attend. 12 August For further information or to register your interest Through Community Leaders in Action you will please contact Business Development Manager, enhance your skills set with social and community Andrew Blitz on 9213 2046 or email leadership capability, and understand how your [email protected] passions and interests can benefit communities in WA. Applications close for the Community Leaders in Action OFFICER TRAINING Program on Wednesday, 31 August, with the inaugural Policy Development for Officers program commenCing Tuesday, 13 September. The program fee is a total of $825 inclusive of a one year Date: Tuesday, 23 August Affiliate Membership with LWA. Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm For general information, program dates, and an Venue: WALGA application form, please contact the Leadership WA Cost: $395.00 (GST exempt) Manager Community Engagement: Anna Paris 9449 Procedure Writing in Local Government 6630 [email protected] Date: Wednesday, 24 August US AMBASSADOR TO AUSTRALIA LUNCH Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm The US Ambassador to Australia, Jeffrey L Bleich is the Venue: WALGA special guest speaker at a sit down lunch at the Cost: $395.00 (GST exempt) Parmelia Hilton on Tuesday, 9 August. Ambassador For further information, please contact Training Bleich is an American Lawyer from California, a Coordinator, Angie Walls on 9213 2098 or email longtime fri end of President Barack Obama and worked [email protected] as director of the White House Council on Youth Violence formed after the aftermath of the Columbine CHOGM 2011 -INFORMATION BRIEFINGS School Massacre. The Australian and Western Australian Governments Ambassador Bleich wi ll be discussing how leaders can are encouraging community members and business begin addressing tomorrow's challenges now and why operators to attend the next public briefing providing visionary leadership is essential to global success. He updates on preparations for the Commonwealth Heads is a great leader who is a creative and inventive thinker. of Government Meeting in Perth in October this year. The organ isers have offered Local Government Inform ation will be provided by representatives of the members an eXClusive ticket discount of $99, CHOGM 201 1 Taskforce, the WA Government, For more information please contact: Western Australia Police and the Ci ty of Perth . http://www.networkin gwa.com.au/2011/07/usa Members of the audience wi ll be invited to ask ambassador-bleichl questions.

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HEADLINES MAILBAG ~ ~ ACHIEVEMENTS O F STATE ROADS FUNDS ApPOINTED T o LOCAL G OVERNMENT AGREEMENT ~ LOCAL B ,OD,VERS,TY CONSERVATION 2005/06 - 2009/10 E FFORTS R ECOGNISED ~ S TATE R OAD F UNDS T o LOCAL ~ R EGISTRATIONS OPEN F OR ROAD SAFETY GOVERNM ENT AGREEMENT 2011/1 2- CONFERENCES 201 5/16 ~ WESTERN AUSTRALIAN NATURAL DISASTER ~ CAPITAL C ITY P LAN~ING FRAMEWORK JUNE RELIEF AND R ECOVERY ARRANGEMENT 2011- D RAFT (WANDR RA) ~ NBN C o B EST P RACTICE GUIDE FOR ~ WALKABILITY AUOIT TOUR C OUNC ILS ~ N EW -S PECIAL OFFER O N H OLDEN ~ S OUTH W EST WA MEDICARE NEwsLmER CAPR ICE A ND CRUZE ~ C AMP BEll WHOLESAL E' S INTRODUCTORY ~ C ELEBRATE LANDCARE W EE K SEPTEMB ER LmER, P RICE LIST AND H AR DWARE 5-1 1 C ATALOGUE ISSUES UPDATE

CONSTITUTIONAL RECOGNITION PANEL reserve to help underwrite an y WA contribution to APPOINTED the campaign costs. The Federal Government has appointed the For further information please contact Deputy members of the independent expert panel that will CEO, Wayne Scheggia on 9213 2024 or email progress the recognition of Local Government in [email protected] the Australian Constitution. Led by former Chief Justice of the NSW Supreme Court, the LOCAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION Honourable James Spigelman AC ac, the panel EFFORTS RECOGNISED members comprise representatives from a range Over the past year, three Local Governments of backgrounds and areas of expertise. Their task achieved a milestone in the biodiversity is to examine the level of support for constitutiona l conservation planning process and were recogn ition of Local Government and to identify recognised recently at the 2011 Local possible forms that recognition could take . Government Convention in Perth. Hon Bill The panel members are: Marmion, Minister for Environment; Water who • The Honourable James Spigelman AC ac presented the Awards, commended the (Chair); achievements of Local Governments for their • Cr Paul Bell AM efforts towards measurable and sustainable • Professor A.J. Brown biodiversity conservation ou tcomes. • Senator Bob Brown City of Wanneroo received an award for • Fr Joe Caddy developing and adopting a Local Biodiversity • Mr Ross Cameron Strategy, including an action plan. Shire of • Mr Peier Clarke Serpentine-Jarrahdale was recognised for its • Mr Rob Hudson Private Landholders Incentives Strategy and the • The Honourable Karlene Maywald Town of Cambridge for adopting a five year action • Cr Genia McCaffery, Mayor of North Sydney plan for management of its bushland reserves . • Mr Greg McLean OAM Congratulations to these Local Governments for • Mrs Jane Prentice MP their commitment to local biodiversity • Professor Graham Sansom conservation. For more information on Milestone • Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Perth Lisa Awards Programs visit the PBP website: Scaffidi hUp:/Ipbp.walga.asn.au • Mr Sid Sidebottom MP For further information, please contact Perth • Mr Jim Soorley AM Biodiversity Project Manager, Renata Zelinova on • Ms Lucy Turnbull AO 92132047 or email [email protected]. • Mr Tony Windsor MP The panel will report back to the Govern ment by REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR ROAD SAFETY the end of the year. CONFERENCES WALGA is contributing to the development of the Registrations are now open for the 2011 national campaign that will precede the Australasian Road Safety Research, Policing and referend um and has established a financial Education Conference which will be held at the

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Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from Sunday, http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFilesIWALK P W 6-9 November 2011 . The conference theme, Driving alkability Audit Tool.pdf Research , Policy and Action Toward Zero Death and For further information, please contact Policy Officer, Injuries, highlights the challenges for researchers, Transport and Roads, Nina Hewson on 92132050 or policy makers and practitioners to harness the potential email [email protected]. of the safe system approach to road safety. For more information or to register online visit NEW - SPECIAL OFFER ON HOLDEN CAPRICE AND www.roadsafetyconference2011 .com.au. CRUZE The Australasian College of Road Safety has opened Last year, WALGA, in partnership with Holden registrations for their 2011 National Conference - "A launched a very special price offer on the Caprice safe system: making it happen! " The conference will be exclusively for Local Governments.This offer was so held in Melbourne on 1-2 September 2011. successful that Holden has agreed to extend it for For more information or to register visit another 12 months, with the addition of another vehicle www.acrs.org.au/activitiesande ventsl2011 conference. to the special pricing arrangement through WALGA. The Holden Caprice and Caprice V are uniquely WESTERN AUSTRALIA NATURAL DISASTER Australian, having been designed and built in RELIEF AND RECOVERY ARRANGEMENT Australia. This offer provides for a $4,000 discount off (WANDRRA) the published government price for a new Caprice, and is available exclusively to Local Has your Local Government had difficulty in recovering Governments. Councils interested in updating their labour costs following a natural disaster event? Or have current model Caprices will be pleased to learn that net you engaged contractors for restoration works as changeovers have recently been reported of between opposed to your own works staff? WALGA would like to SO and up to $2,000. hear from you. The WALGA special offer provides for a $700 discount In April 2011 the Association State Council resolved off the published government price for a new Cruze, that WALGA, in partnership with the Australian Local and is available exclusively to Local Government Association, advocate to the Governments. Local Governments seeking to Commonwealth for changes to the Emergency purchase the Caprice or Cruze at this special price can Management in Australia (EMA) Natural Disaster Relief do so through their loca l Holden dealers. It is important and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), Determination to advise the dealer that you are purchasing the vehicle Clause 5.2.5, to enable Local Governments to recover under the WALGA arrangement with Holden. their wage and equipment costs. Following consultation with the Fire and Emergency Services Authority If you are interested in taking up this offer or require (FESA), WALGA has been advised that the NDRRA will further information, please contact Executive Manager be under review in the next few months. In preparation Corporate Business Solutions, Nick Wood on 9213 WALGA is seeking case studies from Local 2020 or email [email protected] Governments that assist with building a case for cost recovery. These may include examples of Local CELEBRATE LANDCARE WEEK SEPTEMBER 5- Government deferring their works programs to restore 11 essential assets - in which case labour or plant and The focus of this year's Landcare Week is to encourage equipment costs are not recoverable - or alternatively community members to care for their environment by examples of the detriment to Local Governments getting involved with their local environmental engaging contractors to undertake restoration works. community group as a volunteer. Local Governments If you can assist or for further information, please work closely with these groups and are encouraged to contact Poiicy Officer Transport and Roads, Nina use Landcare Week as an opportunity to promote the Hewson on 9213 2050 or email work of their local community groups and to get more of [email protected] the local community involved in protecting the natural environment. Landcare Week is an awareness raising WALKABILITY AUDIT TOOL campaign for landcare and coastcare groups, farmers embracing sustainable farm management, 'friends of The Walkability Audit Tool has recently been developed groups, bushcare, rivercare, dunecare, Junior Landcare by the Department of Transport. It can be used by and any volunteer group that manages environmental Local Government Officers, consultants and community issues at a local level. groups to identify issues to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and amenity, identify appropriate counter For more information visit: measures, and document the findings of the situation in http://www.landcareonline.com .au/donatellandcare an audit report to develop an action plan for the australia-campaigns/landcare-week-20111 Council. Walking audit tools ensure that audits are conducted in a consistent and comparable way and that DIRECTORY UPDATES outcomes are recorded and can be compared. This Mindarie Regional Council NCEO John Bonker document provides information on organising an audit, the standards for pedestrian facilities, and utilising Town of Mosman Park CEO Kevin Poynton forms with supporting information when conducting an onsite audit. MEDIA RELEASES The tool is available for Local Government use at: 4 August Eagle Reigns Supreme over the Terrace 8 August Local Government Leaders Recognised

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ALGA NEWS 5 August 2011

Interim report reinforces need for community preparation and resilience

The Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry released its interim report on the 2010/11 flood events to the Queensland Government this week, which includes the following recommendations for local governments:

• Councils should prepare SMS alert templates covering a range of different flood scenarios before the wet season; • Councils should ensure that residents are aware of the frequency of the radio station or stations in their local area that will disseminate important information; • Councils should consider how social media may be used effectively to provide accurate information; • Councils should examine the feasibility of and priorities for installing additional river height and rainfall gauges; • Local governments should consider adopting uniform disaster management software, to enable inter-council assistance to be given more easily and effectively; • To ensure effective co-ordination in larger-scale disasters, deployment of personnel (and other resources) between local governments should be facilitated through the Council to Council (C2C) program.

Local Government Association of Queensland President Paul Bell said councils were tackling reforms to the way they prepare for and manage disasters in three broad areas: better training and skills development, a greater focus on community engagement, and better use of communications tools.

He said the importance of engagement and communication with local communities to ensure they were more resilient in the face of natural disasters was the big message for councils out of the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry's interim report.

ALGA President, Genia McCaffery has strongly supported Cr Bell's comments and reinforced that ALGA will continue to work closely with the Commonwealth and states and territories to ensure the community is better prepared for natural disasters through initiatives such as the National Strategy for Disaster Resilience that was endorsed by COAG earlier this year.

Determining the effects of carbon pricing legislation

Following the release of the Australian Government's legislation relating to carbon pricing policy on 28 July, ALGA is in the process of developing a submission that is as representative of the broad interests of local government as possible.

There are 13 Bills in all, ranging from the overarching Clean Energy Bill to technical and regulatory Bills. The number and diversity of proposed legislative changes show that these reforms are significant and will require considerable diligence to ensure that local government will not be unduly affected by these changes. Information Bulletin Page Cor-6 Correspondence & Papers

The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency will be accepting submissions on these Bills up to 22 August 2011. The submission process is fully open to the public and any interested party is able to participate in this process.

Another element of the Government's clean-energy package, and one local government feels should be utilised to a greater degree, is the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI). ALGA and the state and territory local government associations have been involved in the development of the CFI, especially as it regards waste.

ALGA to attend national Tax Forum

The Federal Government has released details of the Tax Forum to be held in Canberra on 4-5 October, including the list of invited participants and a process for identifying others who will be chosen to attend. ALGA has been invited to the Forum which will be attended by the Prime Minister and Premiers, senior federal and state ministers and public servants, parliamentarians, community and business leaders and academics. A total of 156 participants will attend the Forum including three local government representatives. In addition to an ALGA representative, two other local government representatives will be chosen from those who express interest in an online process. The site for councils and associations who wish to register their interest is www.futuretax.gov.au. The deadline for registering to participate is 12 August.

The Government also released a Tax Forum Discussion paper to guide debate. The paper - which can be accessed by clicking here - focuses in particular on personal tax and business tax reform but also on state tax reforms. It does raise issues of interest to local government including a discussion around the future of land tax (and whether the states should abolish stamp duties), future road tax and road funding (which is critical for local governments which maintain 80% of the nation's roads) and congestion taxes. These are all issues which ALGA covered in its submissions to the Henry Tax Review, although a major issue for local government remains not only the need for efficient and equitable revenue raising but also the need to ensure a fair distribution of tax revenue between the three levels of government.

From the President

Last week, I wrote to all councils urging them to pass a motion calling on the Federal Government to increase and extend the Roads to Recovery Program and address the estimated shortfall of investment in local roads.

With the Roads to Recovery Program due to end in 2014, I believe it is now time for us to begin our campaign for the Program's continuation. In the past, we have been very successful in securing two extensions to the Program and an increase in funding, which saw allocations rise to $350 million in 2009. By the time the Program ends in 2014, more than $4.5 billion in additional funding will have been provided for local roads.

Our previous success has stemmed from the execution of a strong and united campaign that has sent clear messages to the Federal Government about the needs of councils in meeting the expectations of our communities and industries. For future success, our next campaign requires the support and involvement of every council, as the Information Bulletin Page Cor-7 Correspondence & Papers continuation of Roads to Recovery is not a certainty in the current economic environment.

There is no question that local government needs the funding. Research commissioned by ALGA and released at the 2010 National Local Roads and Transport Congress in Bunbury, shows that the annual national shortfall in funding for local roads is about $1.2 billion.

The resolution for councils that I have suggested also calls for a continuation of the current, simple and effective administrative arrangements for the Roads to Recovery Program, which give councils the power to make decisions about the use of the funds without the need for a complicated bureaucratic approvals process. We need to ensure that any new Program continues with similar administrative arrangements to avoid a web of red tape.

ALGA will be launching local government's Roads to Recovery campaign at the 2011 National Local Roads and Transport Congress to be held in Mount Gambier from 16-18 November.

Our advocacy on this vital issue will be strengthened by a show of unity and it is important that as many councils as possible attend the Congress in Mount Gambier for the launch of the Roads to Recovery campaign to show local government's strong support for its extension. Councils are encouraged to register for the Congress via the ALGA website and take advantage of our "early bird" registration rates.

By working together, I have no doubt that we can deliver a convincing argument and achieve an ongoing Roads to Recovery Program.

Mayor Genia McCaffery ALGA President

ALGA President provides update on constitutional recognition campaign

The ALGA President has provided an update on the national campaign for constitutional recognition of local government to the Western Australian Local Government Association during their annual conference in Perth held on 4 August.

ALGA President, Mayor Genia McCaffery outlined ALGA's case for financial recognition of local government, noting that more than 80 councils had passed resolutions supporting constitutional recognition of local government.

This followed a presentation by Professor George Williams, which outlined in detail the proposal for change to the Constitution and the need to address doubts raised about the validity of direct federal funding to local government by the High Court during the 2009 Pape Case.

Professor Williams reassured State MPs in Western Australia that the proposed change was not intended to impact on State Governments' control and responsibility of local government. Information Bulletin Page Cor-8 Correspondence & Papers

Support for constitutional recognition continues to build

A total of 392 councils have now passed resolutions supporting constitutional recognition of local government. The Northern Territory has nudged into the lead, ahead of South Australia, with 87.5 per cent of its councils passing resolutions. In South Australia, 85 per cent have passed resolutions; New South Wales has reached 84 per cent; Tasmania is on 72 per cent; Queensland has 58 per cent; Western Australia is on 57 per cent; and Victoria sits on 54 per cent.

Western Australian Government contributes more to local roads

The Western Australian Government will contribute more than $145 million to local roads in Western Australia in 2011-12, an increase of more than $9 million on the past financial year.

Transport Minister Troy Buswell said the funding, derived from State motor vehicle licence fee revenue, would be allocated to councils in several categories, including road project grants ($70.994 million) and direct grants ($15.439 million).

The Minister said the Local Roads Program in 2011-12 would provide funding to important areas on the local road network, including specific road improvements; traffic management and road safety initiatives; bridges and maintaining access roads serving Aboriginal communities.

Employers key to reducing Australia's road toll

According to the National Transport Commission, cutting the number of deaths and injuries on the nation's road network would be greatly enhanced by businesses taking action on road safety within and beyond their workplaces.

This week, the Commission released a discussion paper exploring how corporate commitment to workplace safety can contribute to achieving Australia's National Road Safety Strategy targets.

The Discussion Paper opens the conversation with corporate Australia about the best way to harness their influence to implement positive, sustainable actions on road safety. The paper features corporate case studies and existing road safety initiatives that are leading the way in creating shared responsibility for road safety.

Dwelling approvals continue to weaken

Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that the total number of dwellings approved fell by 3.5 per cent in June 2011, in seasonally adjusted terms, after falling 6.3 per cent in May.

Dwelling approvals decreased for the month of June in Queensland (by 18.6 per cent), South Australia (by 12.2 per cent), Tasmania ( by 8.1 per cent) and Western Australia (by 3.0 per cent) while Victoria and New South Wales recorded increases in seasonally adjusted terms. Information Bulletin Page Cor-9 Correspondence & Papers

In seasonally adjusted terms, approvals for private sector houses fell by 3.2 per cent in June with falls in Victoria ( by 8.1 per cent), New South Wales (by 4.8 per cent), Queensland (by 4.5 per cent) and South Australia (by 3.4 per cent) while there was a rise in Western Australia (by 11.3 per cent).

Latest Austroads publications now available

A series of reports has recently been published and is available for download from the Austroads publications website free of charge to councils, thanks to ALGA's membership with Austroads.

AP - T184-11: The Influence of Multiple Axle Loads on Pavement Performance: Interim Findings This research study investigates improved methods for assessing the pavement damage caused by different multiple axle group loads.

AP - T185-11: A Laboratory Study of the Influence of Multiple Axle Loads on the Performance of a Cement Treated Material - Interim Report This report details a laboratory investigation of the effects of different multiple-axle load groups on the fatigue performance of cement treated materials.

AP - T186-11: Testing Plan to Examine the Effects of Multiple Axle Loads on Asphalt Using Four-point Beam Tests This report presents a testing plan to examine the effect that multiple axle group loads have on the flexural fatigue performance of asphalt, and forms a component of long term Austroads project work.

AP - T187-11: The Influence of Multiple Axle Loads on the Performance of an Unbound Granular Pavement under Accelerated Loading Construction of Test Pavements Recognising the importance to pavement designers, asset managers and policy makers of an improved understanding of the relationship between different multiple axle group loads and road pavement performance, Austroads initiated a research project to improve the understanding of these loads on Australian flexible pavement types. This report details the construction of the test pavement, and collates an extensive amount of data collected during the construction works.

NBN rolling out to second release sites

NBN Co, the company delivering the national broadband network (NBN) will start work on another six new sites in Queensland, NSW and the ACT during the next six months.

Communications Minister Stephen Conroy said Springfield Lakes and Aspley in the Brisbane region, Toowoomba in Queensland, Riverstone in Western Sydney, Coffs Harbour, NSW, and Gungahlin, ACT, are next in line for the NBN.

The Federal Government-owned NBN Co will also extend its current network in Armidale, Kiama and Jamberoo in NSW as well as Townsville in Queensland, he said. Information Bulletin Page Cor-10 Correspondence & Papers

NBN Co plans to provide a fibre-optic cable network to 93 per cent of the population while the remaining seven per cent will have either fixed wireless or satellite broadband over the next decade.

Public comment on draft code encouraged

The Communications Alliance is inviting public comment on a draft industry code relating to Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment.

This code applies to carriers who are installing and operating mobile phone base stations. Improvements in the revised code include:

• new and revised methods of communicating with local councils and the community (e.g. via the Radio Frequency National Site Archive (RFNSA) and Communications Alliance websites, simpler notification letters and better signage); • better guidance and examples of the type of letters, plans, signs and reports which Carriers will use when notifying and consulting with local council and the community; • up-to-date RF Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) Health and Safety information, reports and signage in keeping with the current and relevant standards; • information on notices to inspect the land, maintain facilities and install low impact facilities, Facilities Installation Permit, compensation and land owners' rights.

Campaign for more funding for libraries

Following strong opposition expressed by councils and regional library corporations to the recent cuts in State recurrent library funding, the Save Our Libraries - Fairer Funding campaign has kicked into action by the Municipal Association of Victoria.

The MAV is encouraging all councils to:

• Adopt an urgent council resolution to write to the Premier and Minister for Local Government requesting the reversal of operational library funding cuts and a fairer funding model; • Write to local Members of Parliament asking for the matter to be raised in the next sitting of Parliament; • Join and promote the facebook page to local communities; and • Make community petitions available at libraries and council customer service centres.

To join, visit www.facebook.com/stoplibrarycuts and www.mav.asn.au/saveourlibraries

Preparing for Census

The Australian Census on Population and Housing will be held on 9 August, providing Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds an important opportunity to ensure that relevant ethnicity data is recorded.

The Census plays an important role in ensuring that government, community and private sector organisations have an understanding of the linguistic, cultural and ethnic composition of the total Australian population so that they can plan, fund and deliver appropriate services to Australian residents from all backgrounds. Information Bulletin Page Cor-11 Correspondence & Papers

Rural Women's Award applications open

Rural women wanting to take their leadership and contribution to primary industries to the next level are encouraged to apply for the 2012 RIRDC Rural Women's Award.

The Award supports women with demonstrated leadership capabilities who have the desire and commitment to make an even greater contribution to their industries and communities.

Applications can be downloaded and submitted online from the RIRDC website. Applications close on 15 October 2011 - Rural Women's Day.

Action for local councils to Keep Australia Beautiful

Local councils are being reminded that Keep Australia Beautiful Week kicks off on 22 August.

Local councils can support the Week by promoting anti-litter messages to remind residents and visitors that the litter dropped on the streets can damage waterways.

Themed posters and other resources can be downloaded from the Keep Australia Beautiful website to help spread the anti-litter message.

Quote of the week "Giving yourself permission to lose guarantees a loss." - Pat Riley International news

Curing a chocoholic fish in London

Staff at a London aquarium have found a way to change the eating habits of a chocoholic fish raised on Kit Kats.

Initially, staff members at the Sea Life London Aquarium could not understand why Gary, an inherited four kilogram, 40cm-long gourami, refused to eat. They later discovered that he had been fed nothing but chocolate by his previous owners.

To gradually wean Gary off his unhealthy diet, the team began feeding Gary Kit Kat pieces inside grapes.

"Gouramis usually eat a diet of fruit but Gary doesn't appear to have suffered any ill effects from his chocolate addiction," the aquarium's Rebecca Carter said.

Information Bulletin Page Cor-12 Correspondence & Papers

ALGA NEWS 12 August 2011

ALGA President on newly announced Expert Panel

ALGA President Genia McCaffery and President of the Australian Local Government Association of Queensland, Mayor Paul Bell, are among the 18 members of the Expert Panel that will progress the recognition of local government in the Australian Constitution.

This week, the Federal Government released the names of the 18 members, which include four Parliamentarians representing the Australian Labor Party, the Australian Greens, the Liberal Party of Australia and the Independents. The Panel also includes a range of local government experts and councillors, both past and present. These include former Lord Mayor of Brisbane Jim Soorley; former Lord Mayor of Sydney, Lucy Turnbull; and the Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Perth, Lisa Scaffidi.

The role of the Expert Panel is to consult with stakeholder groups and the public about their views on recognising local government in the Constitution. This approach will be assisted by the considerable work that has already been carried out by ALGA since it engaged in a process aimed at Constitutional recognition in 2007, which has involved commissioning social research on community attitudes and understanding of local government and the Constitution.

The Expert Panel is due to report back to the Federal Government by the end of the year. Its recommendations will inform the strategy development process and a national campaign to be undertaken by ALGA.

Comment sought on proposed changes to NBN rollout

Proposed amendments to the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 and the Telecommunications Regulations 2001 have been released for public comment, with submissions closing on 7 September.

The proposed changes to the Determination would remove the need for NBN Co to obtain state, territory or local government planning permission for the installation of these facilities. However, in installing facilities on a particular property, NBN Co would need to notify the property owner and occupier of its intention and comply with the other requirements applying to a carrier installing low-impact facilities set out in Schedule 3 of the Telecommunications Act and the Code.

Twelve new low-impact facilities are proposed. An owner or occupier of land may object to the installation of a low-impact facility. The grounds for objection are set out in the Code.

The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy said the proposed amendments were designed to facilitate the timely and efficient rollout of the NBN. Information Bulletin Page Cor-13 Correspondence & Papers

This has been a contentious issue for councils in the past and Minister Conroy has said: "The government understands local community sensitivities regarding possible changes and this is why we're asking for people's feedback on the draft amendments."

ALGA will continue to work with NBN Co to assist in best practice when dealing with local councils.

ALGA will be making a submission and advises councils to make submissions.

Support for disability reforms

In May this year, ALGA responded to the Productivity Commission report Disability Care and Support. The report called for a massive overhaul of the disability care and support network across the country, in essence replacing the current system with two national schemes for disability care (the National Disability Insurance Scheme - NDIS) and for those with catastrophic injuries (the National Injury Insurance Scheme - NIIS).

In its submission, ALGA was supportive of the NDIS as a necessary change to ensure that people with disabilities do not do without vital support services. However, the ALGA submission was focused mainly on the NIIS, as the draft report suggested local government rates or the rates collection mechanism as a funding source for this scheme.

ALGA is supportive of an NIIS in principle, but its submission highlighted several reasons why the proposed inclusion of rates would be both ineffective and place considerable and inequitable financial pressure on local government, including:

• the additional administrative burden on local government authorities; • real fears about cost-blow outs; • by covering accidents that happen outside of council owned land and facilities, this would increase the financial liability of local government; and • that local government would be financially worse off under this scheme, rather than better-off, as the draft report argues.

The ALGA submission argued that general revenue and existing insurance premiums were a much better and fairer funding option and highlighted the need to engage the states in a funding model.

The final report was released on 10 August and accepted by the Government. This final report contains no references to local government rates or the rates collection mechanism as a funding source for the NIIS, instead it focuses on the existing insurance base, some additional Commonwealth as well as state government funds.

Caring for Older Australians report released

The recommendations of the final report of the Productivity Commission, Caring for Older Australians, are being considered by the Federal Government, with Prime Minister Julia Gillard indicating that the Government intends to take action on aged-care reform during the term of this Parliament. Information Bulletin Page Cor-14 Correspondence & Papers

The Government's response to the report will be guided by four principles: the right to quality care; choice and control; sustainable and fair funding arrangements; and an appropriately skilled workforce to provide the care.

The Productivity Commission recommends fundamental changes to the way aged care is funded and delivered. It is proposed that current arrangements be replaced by a single national care co-contribution, to apply across the aged care system. The rate of private co-contribution would be set according to the person's financial capacity, based on a comprehensive means test. People would be able to borrow against the value of their house through a government-backed aged care equity release scheme. However, there would be protection against going into negative equity by an imposed credit limit. Individuals are expected to contribute a maximum of 25 per cent of their aged care costs up to a lifetime limit of $60,000. Once this limit is reached, remaining care would be paid by the tax payer, and there would be a safety net for those people unable to pay.

The report is strongly focused on enabling older people to stay in their homes for longer, thereby reducing the time spent in residential aged care and the associated costs.

The final report has taken on board ALGA's comments relating to age-friendly environments and the importance of local knowledge to inform the proposed Australian Seniors Gateway.

The report acknowledges that local governments are uniquely placed to influence the development of age-friendly communities through the local planning and development process. The final report has proposed that the Gateway will operate via a network of regional centres and that their operation may be subcontracted to third party operators.

From the President

I met with Minister Combet's Chief of Staff this week to follow up on a letter I wrote to the Minister, after the Government's announcement of its carbon pricing initiative, flagging areas of concern for local government including the potential impact on rates and the likely inclusion of relatively small councils under the scheme if it extends to smaller landfills with emissions equal to 10,000 tonnes of CO2. I am pleased to say that the meeting was very constructive. ALGA received a good hearing and the Government seems fully aware of the issues and is responsive to the concerns I raised.

Particularly important was the reassurance I received that the expected increases in local rates, which may have to occur because they are directly attributable to the impacts of a carbon price on council operations, have been factored into the broad Treasury modelling and the Government's compensation package for those who need assistance.

On the issue of the potential for landfills in small councils to be caught up in the scheme, with significant costs to councils both in terms of paying for emissions and compliance, I am pleased that the Government acknowledged the need to avoid unnecessary and unintended impacts on smaller councils when the main targets for the scheme are the big polluters. I am also hopeful that the Government will see the wisdom of providing assistance to those councils if they do end up included in the scheme and which will then need help in meeting compliance requirements. Information Bulletin Page Cor-15 Correspondence & Papers

More importantly, I am also hopeful that the Government will recognise the efforts of many councils across the country that have already taken steps to abate carbon emissions by installing new technologies, and new investments that will be required to help councils reduce their carbon emissions and thereby reduce the pressure on rate payers.

ALGA is working with state and territory associations to provide more advice to the Government on which small councils and landfills might be caught by the scheme under various scenarios before the scheme is finalised through regulation.

I will continue to keep you up to date with our discussions as they unfold.

Mayor Genia McCaffery ALGA President

Issues paper on cultural differences released

The Australian Government is asking for comment on a discussion paper for the first National Cultural Policy in almost two decades.

The new policy will be a 10-year vision for how arts and creativity will be supported, developed and ushered into the mainstream of modern Australia.

Feedback on the discussion paper is being encouraged around four proposed goals:

• Ensure what the Government supports - and how this support is provided - reflects the diversity of a 21st century Australia, and protects and supports Indigenous culture; • Encourage the use of emerging technologies and new ideas that support the development of new artworks and the creative industries in ways which enable more people to access and participate in arts and culture; • Support excellence and world-class endeavour and strengthen the role that the arts play in telling Australian stories both here and overseas; • Increase and strengthen the capacity of the arts to contribute to our society and economy.

The opportunity to provide feedback will be open for 10 weeks until 21 October. To read the National Cultural Policy Discussion Paper in full, click here.

Landmark study quantifies true value of rail

The True Value of Rail report, released this week by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) and Queensland Rail National, has called for governments to address Australia's transport challenges.

According to ARA chief exectuive Bryan Nye The True Value of Rail report confirms that it is time to end Australia's love affair with the car.

"Since 1985, governments have invested more than $293 billion in roads. This has brought us many challenges and hidden costs such as traffic congestion, carbon emissions and road fatalities that impede our standard of living and the nation's productivity," Mr Nye said. Information Bulletin Page Cor-16 Correspondence & Papers

The study shows that:

• One passenger train takes 525 cars off the road. • In one year, one trainload of passengers is equal to removing more than three million vehicle kilometres of traffic from our roads. • One freight train in place of trucks between Melbourne and Brisbane reduces carbon emissions by the same amount as a household of three going without electricity for 46 years. • One trainload of passengers travelling by rail instead of car for one year reduces accident costs by an amount that could fund 130 hospital visits, 505 hospital beds per day, or six doctors for one year.

The report is available at www.ara.net.au

First stage of high-speed rail study released

Federal Transport Minister, Anthony Albanese has released a first stage report examining a rail network linking Brisbane to Melbourne via Sydney. The study found that the high speed train would:

• Cost between $61 billion and $108 billion to build and involve laying more than 1,600 kilometres of new standard-gauge, double-track; • Achieve speeds of up 350 kilometres per hour and offer journey times as short as three hours from Sydney to Brisbane, and just 40 minutes from Sydney to Newcastle; • Carry around 54 million passengers a year by 2036 including, for example, about half those who would have flown between Sydney and Melbourne - currently the world's fifth busiest air corridor; • Offer competitive ticket prices, with one way fares from Brisbane to Sydney costing $75 - $177; Sydney to Melbourne $99 - $197; and $16.50 for daily commuters between Newcastle and Sydney; • Cut carbon pollution, with emissions per passenger a third of what a car emits and each full train - 450 passengers - the equivalent of taking 128 cars off the road.

A full copy of the Stage One report can be downloaded here.

"Green" councils launch 50th climate change case study

A council project that has resulted in the planting of more than 220,000 native trees across 33 forests has become the 50th case study in addressing climate change to be launched on the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) Climate Change Action Pack website.

The Regenesis project, developed by sister cities, Blacktown City Council and Liverpool Plains Shire Council, will offset carbon emissions equivalent to that of 60 homes over the next 40 years. Regenesis joins several other best practice projects on the website - from Dubbo City Council's use of solar lighting at their regional airport to Willoughby Council's integrated water management system.

According to President of the Local Government Association, Cr Keith Rhoades AFSM, NSW councils have been on the front foot in reducing their carbon footprint and addressing climate change for quite some time. Information Bulletin Page Cor-17 Correspondence & Papers

"NSW councils are undertaking several bold initiatives in response to climate change and these 50 case studies demonstrate how committed NSW Local Government is to playing an important role in finding appropriate solutions," said Cr Rhoades.

The Climate Change Action Pack has been assisted by funding from the NSW Government.

Local Government Excellence Framework published

The University of Sydney's (UTS) Centre for Local Government and the Australian Centre for Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) have published a series of detailed case studies regarding the implementation of the Australian Business Excellence Framework (BEF) within Local Government.

In consultation with SAI Global and the Local Government Business Excellence Network, UTS and the ACELG studied eight Australian councils that have been known for their progressive and innovative approach to local government policies. The eight councils represent a cross-section in terms of population, geographic size and demographic profiles. They include the Warringah, Port Stephens, Bass Coast Shire, Yarra Ranges and Hobart City Councils, and the Cities of Swan, Melville and Marion.

Findings of the case studies reflect each organisation's different focus as it works to continuously improve outcomes.

Bike Futures 2011

The role of bicycling in transforming cities and local communities into liveable spaces will be discussed at Bike Futures 2011 being held in Melbourne, 12-14 October.

Bike Futures 2011 will consider how to take the next steps from providing bike infrastructure - essential for mobility - to changing the ways cities work.

The forum will bring together world experts and leading practitioners to respond to issues confronting communities as they embrace the bicycle revolution.

Quote of the week "It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission." - Grace Hopper International news

Lithuanian Mayor thinks outside the square

Drivers in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius have been warned by their local Mayor that they will receive more than just parking tickets if they park illegally in the city centre.

Mayor Arturas Zuokas has gone to the extent of driving an armoured vehicle over cars parked on the cycle lane on the main street of the Vilnius city centre.

The flamboyant politician decided to take the novel approach after becoming infuriated with motorists consistently parking their luxury cars illegally.

Information Bulletin Page Cor-18 Correspondence & Papers

Media Release

Eagle reigns supreme over terrace 4 August 2011

A wedge tailed eagle soaring over pasture lands speckled with pink everlastings has won this year’s Banners in the Terrace Competition.

The Shire of Mullewa won the Best Upper Primary School and overall winner of the annual competition held by the WA Local Government Association, which showcases the artwork of Local Governments across the State in five categories displayed along St Georges and Adelaide Terraces.

WALGA Chief Executive Officer Ricky Burges congratulated all entrants on the high standard of artwork this year and their use of vibrant colours, creativity and composition.

“The Shire of Mullewa’s banner easily identifies the area it represents, tells a story that makes you want to visit that place and demonstrates the artistic skills of the kids from the Shire of Mullewa who have done a great job.”

Category winners in this year’s Banners in the Terrace Competition are:

• Best Junior Primary School: Town of Port Hedland • Best Upper Primary School (overall winner): Shire of Mullewa • Best Secondary School: Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands • Best Community Group/Non professional: City of Mandurah • Best Digital/Professional: City of Bunbury

High commendation was also awarded to;

• The Shire of Chapman Valley in the Upper Primary School category • The City of Wanneroo in the Upper Primary School category • The City of Cockburn in the Secondary School category • The Town of Victoria Park in the Community Group / Non professional category • The Shire of Harvey in the Best Digital/Professional category

This year’s Local Government Convention attracted more than 600 delegates and featured local and international speakers including acclaimed explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Bt OBE, The Honourable Tim Fischer AC, internationally acclaimed author Dr Jung Chang and former AFL Footballer Glen Jakovich.

The Banners in the Terrace Competition is sponsored by the City of Perth who accommodate the display each year in the city centre. Banners will remain on display until Saturday, 13th August.

Information Bulletin Page Cor-19 Correspondence & Papers

Media Release

Local Government Leaders Recognised 8 August 2011

Eminent leadership and commitment to improving local communities has been recognised with a record three Life Memberships to the WA Local Government Association being awarded at the annual WA Local Government Convention last week. Mayor David Boothman from the City of Stirling; Cr Paul Kelly, Deputy Mayor of the Town of Claremont and Cr Peter Monagle, President of the Shire of Harvey were awarded Life Membership in recognition of their contributions to the Local Government sector and their local communities over half a century of collective service. A further 50 Local Government Members were honoured with an Eminent Service Award, Long and Loyal Service Award, or Local Government Merit Award. WALGA President, Mayor Troy Pickard said the annual Local Government Honours Awards recognised community representatives for their willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty in making their communities a better place for everyone. “These recipients have made a significant contribution to serving their communities and have displayed exceptional community leadership skills,” Mayor Pickard said. “I am delighted to have the opportunity to recognise the incredible personal investment they have made and congratulate all recipients on their outstanding careers in Local Government.” In addition to the Life Memberships awarded to Mayor Boothman, Cr Kelly and Cr Monagle, the following Honours were awarded: Eminent Service Award Long and Loyal Service Award Cr Ronnie Fleay, Shire of Exmouth Mayor Carol Adams, Town of Kwinana Mr Trevor Holland, City of Stirling Cr David Astbury, Shire of Wickepin Mr Ken Jackman, Town of Kwinana Cr John Benn, Shire of Kojonup Cr Bruce Mason, City of Canning Cr John Bissett, Town of Victoria Park Mr Graeme McDonald, Shire of Koorda Cr Stuart Clarke, City of Canning Mr Antonino Messina, Shire of Mullewa Cr Barry Coote, Shire of Brookton Mr Mark Newman, City of Mandurah Cr Kevin Coxon, Shire of Wickepin Ms Pauline O’Connor, Town of Cambridge Cr Bradley Day, Shire of Dardanup Mr Paul Sheedy, Shire of Capel Cr Noel Drew, Shire of Waroona Cr Lawrence Short, Shire of Dandaragan Cr Ross Evans, Shire of Brookton Cr Ian West, Shire of Perenjori Cr Kee Heng Foo, Shire of Christmas Island Cr Henry Zelones, City of Armadale Mr Chris Gabelish, City of Geraldton - Greenough Cr Brian Hollands, Shire of Harvey Local Government Merit Award Cr Tania Jackson, Shire of Harvey Cr Kim Barrow, Shire of Denmark Cr Merv Kearney, Town of Kwinana Cr Michele Brown, Shire of Dumbleyung Cr Andrew Leeke, Shire of Koorda Cr Wade DeCampo, Shire of Manjimup Cr Iris Prouse, Shire of Derby/West Kimberley Mayor Milton Evans, City of Albany Cr Wayne Rodgers, Shire of Esperance Mr Bob Hall, City of Geraldton – Greenough Cr Michael Russell, Shire of Dandaragan Cr Duncan Holme, Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Cr Christine Smith, Shire of Esperance Mayor Jon Kelly, City of Wanneroo Ms Barbara Thomas, Shire of Mullewa Cr Robin Prentice, Shire of Laverton Cr Julie Townrow, Shire of Merredin Ms Michelle Stubbs, Town of Bassendean Cr Wayne Wallace, Shire of Merredin Cr Robert Taylor, Shire of Manjimup Cr Lesley Ward, Shire of Dowerin Cr Bob Todd, Shire of Exmouth Cr Desmond Wolfe, City of Albany Cr Brenda Whitely, City of Belmont Cr Ian Whitfield, City of Cockburn

Information Bulletin Page Cor-20 Correspondence & Papers

WESTERN AUSTRALIA POLICE

DIRECTOR STRATEGY AND PERFORMANCE

POLICE HEADQUARTERS Your Ref. 2 ADELAIDE TERRACE EAST PERTH Our Ref: WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6004 Enquiries: (08) 9222 9733 TELEPHONE (08) 9222 1244

Mayor Linton Reynolds City of Armadale Locked Bag No 2 ARMADALE WA 6112

Dear Mayor Reynolds

I am writing to advise outcomes of a recent review of the WA Police Strategy and Performance Directorate, resulting in the restructure of the Office of Crime Prevention (OCP).

Most significantly, the name 'Office of Crime Prevention' will cease from 1 July 2011 , with teams to be reallocated into two Divisions along functional lines. Operational functions previously provided by the Strategic Projects team (Burglar Beware, Eyes on the Street, Neighbourhood Watch et al), and all projects managed through the Graffiti Team, will be relocated to the Community Engagement Division (CEO). The new Strategic Crime Prevention Division will be established to provide other functions previously conducted by OCP, including policy, planning, research and evaluation and grants administration.

Simultaneously, youth related functions (Juvenile Justice Officers and PCYC) previously provided through CEO have been realigned to a new Division, the Youth Policing Division. This change reflects the growing importance of effective youth policing to cross-Government youth crime prevention and diversion efforts.

The three Divisions will be co-located within the Judicial Services portfolio, under Assistant Commissioner Wayne Gregson. Mr Gregson is well known to many in the crime prevention field through his leadership of the Preventing Violence Strategy development process in 2006, and his active support for many crime prevention initiatives. Key contacts for the new structure are:

• Assistant Director David Wray - Strategic Crime Prevention Division . • Superintendent John Leembruggen - Community Engagement Division . • Superintendent Peter Hatch - Youth Policing Division. .

Mission Statement: "To enhance the qua lity of life and wellbeing of all people In Western Australia by contributing to making our State 8 safe and secure place .•

Information Bulletin Page Cor-21 Correspondence & Papers

The restructure reflects important new directions in crime prevention policy established through the WA Community Crime Prevention Plan 2011-14 and the WA Police Crime Prevention Strategy 2011-14. Respectively, these documents establish a 'whole of Government' responsibility for crime prevention strategy, and a 'mainstreamed' delivery of crime prevention services as a core policing activity. As such, crime prevention projects will be managed centrally through the CEO, while policy, planning and resourcing decisions will be managed through the Strategic Crime Prevention Division.

The restructure ensures all operational functions are provided in one centralised area (Community Engagement Division), while important policy, planning, research and grant administration functions are delivered via the Strategic Crime Prevention Division.

Importantly, no resources are lost to the sector through this restructure and projects and activities will be continued through the new structure. This includes the Local Government partnerships approach, which will be re-invigorated through enhanced police involvement.

Further updates will be provided to the Crime Prevention website (www.crimeprevention.wa.gov.au) and the Preventing Crime newsletter. In the interim, I am attaching a FAQ sheet to further explain the changes.

On behalf of WA Police management and staff, we look forward to the strong partnerships afforded through the crime prevention program continuing through the new arrangements.

Yours faithfully

James Alex ACTING DIRECTOR STRATEGY AND PERFORMANCE

Mission Statement: *To enhance the quality o( 'ffa and wellbeing of all people in Western Australia by contributing to making our State B safe and secure plBCB. ~

Information Bulletin Issue No. 15/2011 Inside this Issue

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Issue 15 – 17 August 2011 Information Bulletin Page HR-1 Information Items from Human Resource Management

1.1 EMPLOYEE MOVEMENTS

New Staff:

Executive Director Technical Services – commenced 11/7/11.

Community Development Officer - Youth (temporary part-time contract) - commenced 20/7/11.

Subdivision Engineer – commenced 15/8/11.

Champion Centre Development Officer – commences 5/9/11.

Media & Communications Officer – commences 5/9/11.

Staff Leaving:

Arts & Events Officer – end of temporary contract effective 29/7/11.

Roller Driver/Truck Driver – retirement, effective 4/8/11.

Secretarial Assistant – resignation, effective 24/8/11.

Senior Branch Librarian – resignation, effective 31/8/11.

Other Staff Movements (Internal):

Nil.

Current Recruitment Activity:

Asset Management Coordinator – position on hold.

Engineering Surveyor – position on hold.

Environmental Health Officer – recruitment progressing via 457 sponsorship visa.

Executive Assistant Community Services – recruitment progressing.

Subdivision Engineer – recruitment complete.

Manager Economic Development- re-advertised 30/7/11.

Personal Assistant / Corporate Relations Mayor’s Office – recruitment progressing.

Manager Community Infrastructure Planning – re-advertised 30/7/11.

Champion Centre Development Officer – recruitment complete.

Media & Communications Officer – recruitment complete.

Indigenous Training Business Clerical Officer – recruitment progressing.

Customer Service Team Leader – recruitment progressing.

Senior Technical Officer – recruitment progressing. Information Bulletin Page HR-2 Information Items from Human Resource Management

Current Recruitment Activity (cont.):

Customer Service Officer Recreation & Aquatic Centres – applications close 25/8/11.

Swim Instructors – applications close 25/8/11.

Pool Lifeguards – applications close 25/8/11.

Secretarial Assistant CEO’s Office – applications close 25/8/11.

Senior Branch Librarian – applications close 25/8/11.

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Issue 15 – 17 August 2011 Information Bulletin T1 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT ON OUTSTANDING MATTERS

ITEM REFERRING COMMENTS COMMITTEE

BBQ facilities CBD and speeding Bbq – CBD traffic in Jull Street Bbq – Installation & Costing Refer T20/3/08 Bbq – Minnawarra Park Technical Barbeque Installation Costing These 3 items will be dealt with Services Refer Councillors’ Items – as one item in October 2011 in

6 September 2010 a report on the City wide BBQ

Strategy. Barbeques at Minnawarra Park T1/2/11 Verge Clearing Development Further report Oct 2011 on Refer D88/7/09 Services ‘Verge Guidelines’. Sporting Reserves – Synthetic Technical Anticipated report Oct 2011 on Surfaces Services the City’s Water Strategy. Refer T11/2/10 Report on Synthetic Turf Nov 2011

Lefroy Road Technical Report to Committee in Refer T84/10/09 Services October 2011. Traffic Volume and speed do not warrant a partial road closure Greenwaste Collection for Technical Waste Services Budget Bushland Regions Services Submission & proposed Fee Refer T2/2/11 Schedule 2011/12 Budget Fletcher Park Bushland Technical Further report be provided by Management Plan Services June 2012 by Environmental T23/6/11 Co-coordinator

Information Bulletin T2 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE Works Programme – July 2011 – September 2011

Department July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Civil Works Construction: Construction: Construction: • Warton Road - Stages 1 and 2. • Warton Road - Stages 1 and 2. • Nicholson Road – between Harrisdale • Nicholson Road – between Harrisdale • Nicholson Road – between Harrisdale Drive and Road I, and Stage 3 between Drive and Keane Road, and Stage 3 Drive and Keane Road, and Stage 3 Road I and Mason Road. between Road I and Mason Road. between Road I and Mason Road. • Abbey Road/Armadale Road • YAA – Skate Park – drainage and • Footpath Programme – reinstatements. realignment. earthworks. • YAA – Skate Park – drainage and • Palomino Reserve upgrade. • Abbey Road/Armadale Road earthworks. • Kilburn Lane. realignment. • Strawberry Drive - compensating basin • Railway Avenue/Railway crossing • Palomino Reserve upgrade. upgrade. upgrade. • Abbey Road/Armadale Road • Lowanna Way – drainage. realignment. • Ranford Road – prelim. Works to dual • Palomino Reserve upgrade

Maintenance: Maintenance: Maintenance: • Routine Maintenance as per Programme. • Routine Maintenance as per Programme. • Routine Maintenance as per Programme. • Contract Road Sweeping. • Contract Road Sweeping. • Contract Road Sweeping. • Footpath Defects. • Footpath Defects. • Footpath Defects. • Drainage Maintenance in Various • Drainage Maintenance in Various • Drainage Maintenance in Various Locations. Locations. Locations. • Bridge Maintenance as per programme. • Bridge Maintenance as per programme. • Bridge Maintenance as per programme.

Development • Harrisdale Green – Stage 2B. • Harrisdale Green – Stage 2B. • Harrisdale Green – Stage 2B. • Harrisdale Green - Stage 3A. • Harrisdale Green - Stage 3A. • Harrisdale Green - Stage 3A. • C Y O’Connor - Stage 2. • C Y O’Connor - Stage 2. • C Y O’Connor - Stage 2. • C Y O’Connor - Stage 3. • C Y O’Connor - Stage 3. • C Y O’Connor - Stage 3. • Burtonia Gardens – Stage 3. • Burtonia Gardens – Stage 3. • Burtonia Gardens – Stage 3. Information Bulletin T3 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE Works Programme – July 2011 – September 2011

Department July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 • Newhaven Precinct Stage 1D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 1D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 1D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6 (School Site). • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6 (School • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6 (School • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6C. Site). Site). • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8A. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8A. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8A. • Newhaven Precinct 9 Stage 1 • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9A. • Newhaven Precinct 9 Stage 1 • Newhaven Precinct 9 Stage 1. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9A. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9A. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9G. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9D. • Heron Park – Stage 8A. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9G. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9G. • Heron Park – Stage 9. • Heron Park – Stage 8A. • Heron Park – Stage 8A. • Heron Park 2. • Heron Park – Stage 9. • Heron Park – Stage 9. • Lot 9000 Westfield Road. • Heron Park 2. • Heron Park 2. • Lot 51 Salter Road. • Lot 9000 Westfield Road. • Heron Park 2. UWMP. • Lot 604 Waterwheel Road – Stage 5. • Lot 51 Salter Road. • Lot 9000 Westfield Road. • Lot 101 Waterwheel Road. • Lot 604 Waterwheel Road – Stage 5. • Lot 51 Salter Road. • Lots 800 and 801 Waterwheel Road. • Lot 101 Waterwheel Road. • Lot 604 Waterwheel Road – Stage 5. • Lot 501 Holden Road – Remediation. • Lots 800 and 801 Waterwheel Road. • Lot 101 Waterwheel Road. • Lot 11 Ivanhoe Way. • Lot 501 Holden Road – Remediation. • Lots 800 and 801 Waterwheel Road. • Lot 9504 Kilkenny Loop – Stage 2. • Lot 11 Ivanhoe Way. • Lot 501 Holden Road – Remediation. • Lot 700 Eighth Road. • Lot 9504 Kilkenny Loop – Stage 2. • Lot 11 Ivanhoe Way. • Lot 701 Eighth Road. • Lot 700 Eighth Road. • Lot 9504 Kilkenny Loop – Stage 2. • Lots 113 and 114 Warton Road. • Lot 701 Eighth Road. • Lot 700 Eighth Road. Information Bulletin T4 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE Works Programme – July 2011 – September 2011

Department July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 1. • Lots 113 and 114 Warton Road. • Lot 701 Eighth Road. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 2. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 1. • Lots 113 and 114 Warton Road. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 3. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 2. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 1. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 4. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 3. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 2. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 5. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 4. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 3. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 6. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 5. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 4. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 7. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 6. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 5. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 8. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 7. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 6. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 9. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 8. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 7. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 10. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 9. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 8. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Entry. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 10. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 9. • Lot 2 Nicholson Road. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Entry. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 10. • Lot 58 Armadale Road - Preliminary • Lot 2 Nicholson Road. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Entry. earthworks and filling • Lot 58 Armadale Road - Preliminary • Lot 2 Nicholson Road. • Lot 12 Canns Road. earthworks and filling • Lot 58 Armadale Road - Preliminary • Lot 217 Lake Road - Bunnings Site. • Lot 12 Canns Road. earthworks and filling. • Lot 102 Waterwheel Road. • Lot 217 Lake Road - Bunnings Site. • Lot 58 Armadale Road - Aspiri - • Lot 2 Nicholson Road - Cedar Woods • Lot 102 Waterwheel Road. Stage 1. UWMP. • Lot 2 Nicholson Road - Cedar Woods • Lot 58 Armadale Road - Aspiri - • Lots 7 and 65 Lake Road. UWMP. Stage 2A. • Lot 20 Girrawheen Street. • Lots 7 and 65 Lake Road. • Lot 12 Canns Road. • Lot 4 Girrawheen Street. • Lot 20 Girrawheen Street. • Lot 217 Lake Road - Bunnings Site. • Lot 58 Armadale Road - Aspiri - Stage 1. • Lot 4 Girrawheen Street. • Lot 102 Waterwheel Road. • Lot 58 Armadale Road - Aspiri - • Lot 58 Armadale Road - Aspiri - • Lot 2 Nicholson Road - Cedar Woods Stage 2A. Stage 1. UWMP. • WUW Cell E - Lot 11 Forrest Road. • Lot 58 Armadale Road - Aspiri - • Lots 7 and 65 Lake Road. • WUW Cell M - LWMS. Stage 2A. • Lot 20 Girrawheen Street. • WUW Cell E - Lot 11 Forrest Road. • Lot 4 Girrawheen Street. • WUW Cell M - LWMS. • WUW Cell C. Lot 16 Wollaston Information Bulletin T5 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE Works Programme – July 2011 – September 2011

Department July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Avenue. • WUW Cell D - Structure Plan. • WUW Cell E - Lot 9 and 10 Forrest Road. • WUW Cell E - Lot 11 Forrest Road. • WUW Cell E - Lot 27 and 28 Whiteley Road. • WUW Cell C, D, E - Water and Sewer Main Works. • WUW Cell F - Structure Plan. • WUW Cell M - LWMS. • Forrestdale Business Park – SAS Global Swales. • Forrestdale Business Park West- Structure Plan.

Design and • TMP - Armadale/Seville. • Poad Street LATM’s. • Poad Street - LATM. Engineering • Signal Design Modification - • Nicholson Road - Stage 2, Section 3. • Reilly Road - new road construction. Tonkin/Champion (MRWA). • Ranford Road - Sections 3 and 4. • McNeil Road - drainage improvement. • Corrections to Armadale/Abbey Design • Saw Road/South West Highway - traffic • Anstey Road - traffic circulation. as requested by MRWA. island. • Third Avenue - Lane separation. • Nicholson Road - DCW Stage 2 - Final • Main Street/Nicholson Road - traffic • Balannup Road - improvement. Drainage and Street Lighting. signals. • Main Street/Nicholson - TCS. • City and School Parking - ongoing. • Denny Avenue/Streich Avenue - traffic • Slab Gully - Stage 5 - Creek Relocation. • Blackspot Programme 2012/2013 - 9 Signals. • Nicholson Road - Stage 2 - Section 3. Proposed Projects (Design). • Robin Road - Modification to SW • School Parking - Various. • Clifton Street - LATM Proposal. Drainage. • Lowanna Way - Stormwater Drainage. • Slab Gully - Stage 5 - Creek Relocation. Information Bulletin T6 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE Works Programme – July 2011 – September 2011

Department July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 • Reilly Road - new road construction. • Railway Avenue - road widening/LATM. • School Parking - various.

Parks and Capital/Asset Works Capital/Asset Works Capital/Asset Works Reserves • YAA Skate Park - Wall construction, • YAA Skate Park - - Completion of stairs commence stairs and ramp construction. and ramps, paving, anti skid surface. • YAA Skate Park - - Completion of • Memorial Park - landscape upgrade. • Memorial Park - Landscape upgrade stairs and ramps, paving, anti skid • Frye Park - new play space install. Stage 3. surface. • Newhaven - Stages 3 and 5 - • Memorial Park - Landscape upgrade landscaping. Stage 3. • Forrestdale Business Park - Stages 1 and • Replacement playground Westfield 2 - landscaping. public open space. • Active sports ground renovations.

Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance • Contract play space maintenance. • Contract play space maintenance. • Contract play space maintenance. • Scheduled Mowing. • Scheduled Mowing. • Scheduled mowing. • Irrigation Maintenance. • Irrigation Maintenance. • Irrigation maintenance. • Bushland Maintenance. • Bushland Maintenance. • Bushland maintenance. • Civic Precinct Maintenance. • Civic Precinct Maintenance. • Civic Precinct maintenance.

• New Estate Maintenance. • New Estate Maintenance. • New Estate maintenance. • Citywide Streetscape Maintenance. • Citywide Streetscape Maintenance. • Citywide streetscape maintenance. • Customer Requests. • Customer Requests. • Customer requests. • Barbecue cleaning.

Information Bulletin T7 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE Works Programme – July 2011 – September 2011

Department July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Property Capital Works: Capital Works: Capital Works: Management • Administration – Commission • Administration – Commission • Administration –Working drawings for Consultant for Tender documents for Consultant for Tender documents for Tender documents for Administration Administration Fascia project. Administration Fascia project. Fascia project underway. Colour choice • New Toilet Memorial Park – Order let, • New Toilet Memorial Park – Order let, yet to be made. approvals underway. approvals underway. • New Toilet Memorial Park – Order let, • Administration archive conversion and • Administration archive conversion and Approval granted by ARA and WA air conditioning – on hold, brief air conditioning – on hold, brief Planning Commission. Approvals by required. required. City underway. • Audio equipment for Council Chambers • Audio equipment for Council Chambers • Administration archive conversion and – additional quotations being called. – additional quotations being called. air conditioning – on hold, brief • Minnawarra - Extensions approved, • Minnawarra Extensions approved, required. contract signing week ending 15 July. contract signing week ending 15 July. • Audio equipment for Council Chambers – additional quotations being called for visual components. • Minnawarra Extensions Builder commenced on site. Completion 31 October 2011.

Upgrade: Upgrade: Upgrade: • Depot Workshop - switchboard • Depot Workshop - switchboard • Depot Workshop - switchboard (commenced). (commenced). (commenced). • Arena – Roofing repairs. • Arena – roofing repairs. • Arena – roofing repairs. • Old Administration Building - roof and • Old Administration Building - Roof and • Old Administration Building - Roof and flashings. flashings. flashings. • Depot Communications Tower • Depot Communications Tower • Depot Communications Tower (evaluation of tenders). (evaluation of tenders). (evaluation of tenders).

Information Bulletin T8 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE Works Programme – July 2011 – September 2011

Department July 2011 August 2011 September 2011

Maintenance: Maintenance: Maintenance: • Scheduled Cleaning - Council buildings. • Scheduled Cleaning - Council buildings. • Scheduled Cleaning - Council buildings. • Building Maintenance - all buildings. • Building Maintenance - all buildings. • Building Maintenance - all buildings.

Renewal: Renewal: Renewal: • Armadale Town Hall - Windows and • Armadale Town Hall - Windows and • Armadale Town Hall - Windows and doors (commenced). doors (commenced). doors renewal (commenced). • Gwynne Park Football - roof and gutters • Gwynne Park Football - roof and gutters • Gwynne Park Football - roof and gutters (commenced). (commenced). renewal (commenced).

City Projects Capital Works: Capital Works: Capital Works: • Youth Activity Area. • Youth Activity Area. • Youth Activity Area. • Aquatic Centre - Stage 1B. • Aquatic Centre - Stage 1B. • Aquatic Centre - Stage 1B. • Baker’s House – Detailed Design. • Baker’s House – Tender Documentation. • Baker’s House –Detailed Design and Documentation • Piara Waters –Detailed Design

Urban Water Federally Funded Projects (Implementation Federally Funded Projects (Implementation Federally Funded Projects (Implementation Renewal Project Deadline 30 June 2013) Deadline 30 June 2013) Deadline 30 June 2013) • Section 18 Applications to be issued in • Section 18 Applications to be issued in • Section 18 Applications to be issued in relation to Riverside Land and relation to Riverside Land and Wungong relation to Riverside Land and Wungong project sites. project sites. Wungong project sites.

Information Bulletin T9 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

CTE/4 BUNGENDORE PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING No. 324, WEDNESDAY 22nd JUNE 2011

MINUTES

MEMBERS PRESENT Mr Kim Sarti (Projects Co-ordinator) Mr Craig Nock Mrs Kerry Batt (Secretary & Dieback Co-ordinator) Mr Don Griffiths Ms Miriam Stanborough (Weeds Co-ordinator) Mrs Penny VersteegMr Simon Dawkins Mr Ron Withnell

GUEST SPEAKER Dr Niels Brouwers - State Centre of Excellence for Climate Change, Woodland and Forest Health, Murdoch University

APOLOGIES Cr Guenter Best (Chairperson) Mr Matt Hamilton

ABSENT Mrs Irene Morcombe (Treasurer)

Ms Stanborough declared the meeting open at 7.45pm. Minutes of the meeting held 25th May 2011 accepted as being correct. StanboroughIDawkins Carried.

SIGNIFICANT MEETING Significant meeting - 30 years since formation of Committee in June 1981. SPECIAL BUSINESS Dr Niels Brouwers Presentation - post-doctoral research studies - Mr Dawkins reported he had arranged an on-site meeting 11'" June with Mr Sarti and Dr Niels Brouwers and Prof Giles Hardy of State Centre of Excellence for Climate Change, Woodland and Forest Health (based at Murdoch University). Mr Sarti has since had a further meeting with Dr Brouwers to discuss digital maps availab le for the park, hard copy maps on soils, vegetation cover, Dieback infected areas, fire history etc along with surveys conducted over the years (flora, avifauna, aquatic fauna, fungi and insects), revegetation undertaken in the park and pub lic events.

Committee welcomed guest speaker Dr Brouwers of the State Centre of Excellence for Climate Change, Woodland and Forest Health who put forward a proposal to conduct a research project examining climate change and its effects on Bungendore Park. Dr Brouwers canvassed members' ideas regarding important issues the study could focus on. These will be considered when developing the project. Dr Brouwers will stay in close communication with Conunittee as the project develops. Committee put forward a motion to support the study, pending approval from the City of Annadale. StanboroughiGriffiths Carried BUSINESS ARISING I. Committee's 30 th commemoration - a. Nature photography workshop - Saturday 8'" October 1:00 pm - 4 :00 pm conducted by Tony Hannan. Bedfordale Hall has been booked. b. BEAC Plenary session - 16-6-11 with ProfLyn Beazley and Pete Wheeler talking about AustraliaINZ quest to host the SKA project. Several committee members attended and enjoyed the entertaining and infonnative presentation from Pete Wheeler about the Square Ki lometre Array telescopes and WA 's bid to be involved. Thank you to Professor Lyn Beazley who kin dly acknowledged the contribution of the Bungendore Park Manaoement Comm ittee as it celebrates its 30 th anniversary of bushland management. c. 305: Anniversary photos and other Bungendore Park images can be stored on Committee's Hotmai l account.

2. Protective mosaic burning - no report as yet from Bedfordale Volunteer Bushfire Bri gade of the prescribed bum in zones 1,3 and 10 scheduled for the year. It is likely to commence in the next week or two, weather permitting. 3. Updating Bunoendore Park map - Mr Sarti reported that he is still awaiting a revised copy from Re inaard Manger, City of Annadale. 4. 20 11 /2012 BEAC operating budget- budget proposal has been forwarded to Paula Gill, Environmental Officer. Information Bulletin T10 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

June 2011 meeting -2 - Meeting No 324

5. 2011 Revegetation programme - Sunday 31" July 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm. Mrs Ban has invited the Marrnun Mia Mia group. Mr Nock will invite the Southern River Rotary Club and the Arnladale/Kelmscon Lions Club. Mr Sarti will send the invitation to the BPMC email distribution list. Mrs Stanborough will li aise with local newspapers. 6. Park infTastructure - a. Mr Dawkins reported he met with Brian Manning on-site to discuss erosion control and other earthworks. A City of Armadale purchase order has been raised. b. Ms Stanborough advised she has ordered 4 new timber seats for walk trails. There are also two second hand seats at the City of Armadale depot which may be suitable. Kel Steel will measure for gate modifications and the kissing gate after bollards have been installed by Brian Manning. 7. SALP 2012 grant - Mr Sarti reported he submitted a $9,950 grant application for Dieback treatment ($4,000), two Phyto Fighter boot cleaning stations ($3,190), 1,000 seedlings ($1,200), weed control ($1,500) and administration ($60). Leners of support were required fTom the City's Manager Parks and DEC's Manager, Regional Parks Branch. 8. Voluntary Hours - members logged their hours since last meeting. 9. Volunteer work authorisation the following motion was put for the ensuing year: Bungendore Park Nlanagement Committee authorises members and volunteers to perform maintenance works and management activities/or the ensuing year as, and when, required Moved: Stanborough / Sarti. Carried 25/01120 II . Activity since last meeting includes: Ms Stanborough - patrolling. Ms Stanborough, Mr Dawkins and Mr Sarti - earthworks meeting. Messrs Sarti & Dawkins, Dr Brouwers and Prof Hardy - climate change research meeting.

AWAITING COMPLETION AND/OR REPLY I. Dieback treatment information - Mr Sarti has met with Paula Gill re drafting a flyer which Ms Stan borough is prepared to deliver neighbours of Bungendore Park. The outline has been agreed and text is being prepared. 2. Dieback interpretive signs - Mr Withnell still to install one sign towards the Albany Highway entrance in consultation with Mr TuffTell. Mr Withnell & Mr Thompson will complete the job. 3. Track signage - Mr Sarti and Mr Nock have in stalled more fire access track signage. A hole needs to be dug with an auger to enable the Dieback signage to be completed. Mr Dawkins to include in earthworks plan. Mr Withnell to organise when Mr Manning is conduct ing works. 4. Gate 'M' protection - Gate M has been replaced with a small pedestrian gate and adj oining fence re-strained. Mr Dawkins has included the burial of rocks around the gate in the BPMC Earthworks Plan. 5. Private Pig Trapping - Mr Nock reported he had spoken to Dr Peter Adams of Murdoch Un iversity who advised the feral pig study has been extended by 12 months due to the dry winter forcing pigs to extend their territory. A new bait wi ll be trialled which is hoped will be faster acting than "Pig Out" . Mr Nock will brief Councillor Best of the new developments. 6. Albany Highwav Sign - Mr Griffiths has advised he will trim the overgrowing vegetation on 23" June 20 II . 7. Steel at Armadale Christian College - Mr Witbnell advised that the College has requested that the steel stored behind the Coll ege gymnasi um by removed or tidied up. Ms Stan borough advised Kel Steel will cut into 1.5m useable lengths at no charge. The balance will be stored on flat ground in Bungendore near the College. GRANTS IN PROGRESS I. Alcoa Bravo! Grant 2005 $305.35 [XT63] 2. Alcoa Bravo! Grant 2008 $289.14 [XT63] 3. Alcoa Bravo! Grant 2009 $274.22 [XT63] 4. Swan Alcoa Landcare Program 2008 (08S06) $6,210 [XT59] 5. DEC Environmental Commun ity Grant - Regional Parks 20 I 0 $6,600 [XT52] 6. DEC Environmental Community Grant - Biodiversity Conservation $7,490 [XT5 1] 7. Swan River Trust & Alcoa Landcare Program 20 II (06S 11 ) $6,760 [XTSO] 8. State NRM Program 2010-11 - Community Grant $16,500 approved 9. DEC Environmental Community Grant - Regional Parks 20 11 $3,000 submined 10. DEC Environmental Community Grant - Biodiversity Conservation $6,624 submitted II. DEC Environmental Community Grant - Interpretation/Recreation $2,110 submitted 12. SALP 2012 Grant $9,950 submitted Information Bulletin T11 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

June 2011 meeting -3- Meeting No 324

CORRESPONDENCE IN J. Burgar - Bat Survey report including images and sonograms, Bungendore Park 20 II State NRM office - informing of success of $16,500 grant for 20 I 0-11 State NRM office - contract and project schedule template for grant funding. Stuart Dransfield, City of Annadale - dates for proposed Spring Walk DEC - Acquittal Form, Environment Community Grant Dr Niels Brouwers, Murdoch University - research opportunities for post-doctoral studies Planet Ark - National Tree Day, registration pack & reporting form Greg Miller, City of Armadale - advising availability of used track seating City of Armadale - Confirmation, Bedfordale Hall Booking 8'" October 20 II CORRESPONDENCE OUT State NRM office - signed contract and completed project schedule. SALP - $9,950 grant application for funding in 2012 Stuart Dransfield, City of Annadale - recommending 16'" October as date for proposed Spring Walk Paul Lantemier, City of Armadale - requesting funding for track seating Noel Pettitt, President Marmun Mia Mia - invitation to Planting Day INFORMATION RECEIVED Urban Bush Te/egraph - Winter 20 II

FINANCE 1. Young - supply of digital images of bats from survey SIOO.OO [XT4] 1. Burgar - Surveying and data analysis for bat survey $600.00 [XT55] 1. Burgar - Surveying, data analysis and report on bat survey $600.00 [XT51] E. Treasure - Catering for BEAC Plenary session $110.00 [XT 8] K. Sarti - Road paint, Ethanol and black plastic bags $21.20 [XT I] K. Sarti - Dieback illformation Conference registration $100.00 [XT9] K. Sarti - Photocopying, postage, photographs $26.70 [XT51 ] Kel Steel Constructions -Kissing gate at Admiral Rd entrance *$1,430.00 [XT2] Kel Steel Constructions - mod ify 2 existing gates with booms *$627.00 [XT2] Forpark - supply four timber concretable benches *$952.00 [XT2] Armadale Lock & Key Service - 6 padlocks n/a

* Purchase Orders raised. Dawkins/Griffiths Carried

BUSHCARE & ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT Cr Best was not present to report.

GENERAL BUSINESS I. Bat inventorv survey - Mr Sarti tabled a Bat Inventory Survey report prepared by Joanna Burgar (PhD candidate, Murdoch University) and fellow student Jesse Young. No bats were trapped, but some were seen and echo-location calls were recorded over an effective 18 nights (6 sites over 3 nights). The report details methods employed, sample echo-location call graphs and species identification results. Ms Burgar has recommended another evening of trapping in late spring on the warmest night and water is still present in Cooliabberra Spring. Mr Young has provided a CD of bat images for use in future fauna l reports and for the artist in preparing the planned Bals and Frogs of Bungendore Park interpretive pamph let. 2. Dieback Information Conference 2011 - reminder that the conference will be held Friday 22nd July at Murdoch University; fee $100. 3. State NRM Environment 20 I 0-11 grant - advice received of successful $16,500 grant application. Payment Details form and Project Schedule completed and signed Funding Agreement contract forwarded to the State NRM office. 4. Spring Walk - Stuart Dransfield, Health & Fitness Co-ordinator, has suggested a number of dates for this year's walk which have been canvassed to members. Sunday 16'" October has been recommended as both the Armadale Wildflower Society and Lions Club (for morning tea) are available that date. Committee discussed various themes and activities, such as an 80s fluoro dress code, a sensory walk, children's activities or an indigenous walk. To be discussed further at next meeting.

2011 Events Dieback Infonnation Conference - Murdoch Universi Information Bulletin T12 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

June 2011 meeting - 4- Meeting No 324

Sun, 31st July 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Revegetation - Community Planting Day Sat, 8m October 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Digital camera nature photography workshop Sat, 16'" October Bunoendore Sprin o Walk Sun, 6~ November Bunoendore Bush Breakfast

Meeting declared closed at 9.40pm.

DA TE OF NEXT MEETING (4" Wedllesday) Committee Meeting Room 7:30pm, Wednesday 27'h July 20 II.

Mrs Kerry Batt (Secretary)

Signed: Date: Chajrperson - Bungendore Park Management Committee

Information Bulletin T13 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

Armadale Gosnells Minutes Landcare Group 27 April 2011 MINUTES

ARMADALE GOSNELLS LANDCARE GROUP MEETING NO.142 HELD IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM AT THE CITY OF GOSNELLS ON WEDNESDAY, 27 APRIL 2011 AT 6.08 PM

2. Attendance & Apologies

Member/Deputy Affiliations Member Mr Cam Clay Chairperson - Bedfordale Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Mrs Crystal Gillam Community Landcare Coordinator Mr Will Hogg Community River Restoration Officer Ms Sue Williams Friends of Wright Brook Mr Peter Carrigg Community Representative MrToby Rees Environmental Officer - City of Gosnells Mrs Paula Gill Environmental Officer - City of Arrnadale Ms Unice Robinson Friends of Mary Carroll Park Mr Adrian Choules Friends of Goolarnrup Cr Karen Jones Councillor - City of Gosnells Ms Tamara Clarkson Minute Secretary - City of Arrnadale Apoloe:ies Cr Pat Hart Arrnadale City River Care Group Ms Gwen Watson Armadale City Rivercare Group Ms Beth Laurie BEAC Representative Cr Caroline Wielinga Councillor -City of Arrnadale Mr Ken Downsborough Palomino Reserve Catchment Group Mr Steven Aldersea Friends of Nee rig en Brook Cr Ruth Butterfield Councillor - City of Armadale

3. Guest Speaker

Nil

4. Confirmation of Previous Minutes - 23 February 2011

RECOMMEND

That the Minutes of the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group Meeting held on 23 February 2011 be received, subject to the below correction

16.2 remove the word 'slashing' and replace with 'spraying'.

MOVED Mr Adrian Choules SECONDED Ms Sue Williams CARRIED 5. Business Arising from Minutes - 23 February 2011

Item. 5 Minutes 3 November 2010 Information Bulletin T14 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

Armadale Gosnells Minutes Landcare Group 27 April 2011 Champion Lakes - MonitoringlPumpinglWungong Discharge - [Bacteria Levels)

The Community Landcare Coordinator advised that a letter has now been received from the Armadale Redevelopment Authority with apologies for lack of response. AGLG was referred to the Health Department Website for the monitoring data.

Item 14. City of Gosnells Environmental Officer's Report

Cr Hart had asked that the City ofGosnelis Environmental Officer investigate the birds flying into the power lines at Tom Bateman. Toby investigated the issue and spoke with Greg Bremner who was not aware of the issue or of any incidents.

Unice mentioned a couple of deaths at Tom Bateman recently were due to youngsters in boats who were hooking them. She did report this behavior to the Rangers. There must be community participation to catch the people doing this to report it further.

Item 16.4 Palomino Reserve Catchment Group

The Community Landcare Coordinator met with Karl Kanl at Palomino Reserve and is awaiting a plan to pursue funding for the Damp Zone project.

The clearing of the sediment from the Williams Road Main Drain was scheduledfor the week beginning 2 May 2011.

A congratulatory letter was sent to Mr Ian Simpson congratulating him on his win at the Country Music Awards.

16.2 Friends of Wright Brook- Sue Williams

Letter was sent to Water Corp on the issue of the frequency ofsewage spills at Wright Brook, Water Corporation followed up with a phone call to the Chair ofAGLG with regard to the issue. Information Bulletin T15 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

Armadale Gosnells Minutes Landcare Group 27 April 2011

6. Business Plan Endorsement

RECOMMEND

That the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group endorse the 201112012 - 2013/2014 Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group Business Plan

MOVED Mr Adrian Choules SECONDED Ms Vnice Robinson

The Business Plan secures the Community Landcare Officer Position and the Community River Restoration Officers position for at least the next two years.

The Community Landcare Officer advised the $6,600 from the Be Natural Kellogg 's grant would be used to have the Business Plan professionally art worked and printed as well as the purchase of new tools to loan to the ji'iends groups.

50 copies ofthe Business Plan will be printedfor distribution.

CARRIED 7, Correspondence

Correspondence In - March 2011 7.1 Invoice: Mobile Phone Bill Feb $89.50 Letter: Water Quality Improvement Plans Progress Report 2008 - 2010 7.2 from tbe SRT 7.3 Invoice: Annual Insurance Cover Austcover $350.00 7.4 Receipt: Urban Bushland Council $35.00 7.5 Newsletter: UBC Bush Telegraph - Autumn 20 11 7.6 Invoice: Ecojobs hand weeding in Riverbank sites $1,455.30 7.7 Statement: Westpac Bank Cheque account statement 7.8 Invite: BEAC "Life in a Hotspot" presentation 7 April2011 7.9 Cheque Book: Westpac Bank 7.10 Catalogue: Greenway Enterprises 2011 Catalogue Letter: Latest animal and plant pest, disease and weed information Dept of 7.11 . 1 AgrlCU lure 7.12 Letter: ARA response to water Quality at Champion Lakes 7. 13 Reimbursement: Lotterywest grant reimbursement $18,410.72 7.1 4 Letter: Main Roads WA correspondence has been received re: Parcel of burnt Main Roads land in Kelmscott Letter: From Water Corp indicating note of receipt of our letter and will 7.15 d respon soon 7.16 Invoice: Widdesons Hire Service tent for Minnawarra festival 2011 7.17 Plan: Ecological Study of the Lower Canning River Environmental Water Releases (DoW) 7. Correspondence Out - March 2011 7.1 Membership Form: Fraser Cameron Letter: To Ian Simpson Congratulating him on his Golden Guitar Award 7.2 in Tamworth Information Bulletin T16 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

Armadale Gosnells Minutes Landcare Group 27 April 2011 Payment: For Cam to attend the Urban Bushland Council Bushland 7.3 Symposium $35.00 7.4 Reimbursement Letter: 7.5 Report: Clean up Australia Day 2011 Report for Champion Drive Letter: To Main Roads WAin concern for a reserve that got burnt in the 7.6 fIre in Kelmscott Letter: To Dept Regional Development and Lands in concern for a reserve 7.7 that got burnt in the fire in Kelmscott Letter: To Water Corp in regard to the 3 sewage spills in Wright Brook in 7.8 the last 6 months 7.9 Acquittal: AGLG SALP 2010 acquittal Report 7.10 Acquittal: Mary Carroll SALP 2010 acquittal report

5. Correspondence In - April 2011 7.1 BAS: Business Activity Statement - Jan to March 2011 7.2 Invoice: March Mobile Phone Bill $89.50 7.3 Letter: Resignation letter from Will Hogg

5. Correspondence Out - April 2011 7.1 BAS: Business Activity Statement - Jan to March 2011 Invitations: to all AGLG volunteers - International volunteer week City of 7.2 Armadale Celebrations 10 May 2011

RECOMMEND

That the correspondence be received.

MOVED Ms Sue Williams SECONDED Mr Peter Carrigg CARRIED

8. Treasurer's Report

The Treasurer's Report was verbally reported and is attached to these Minutes. (Refer to Attachment "A-I".)

The Community Landcare Coordinator advised that there is over $400,000 in the AGLG bank accounts. This is a combination ofsavings, grants and interest accumulated. Information Bulletin T17 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

Armadale Gosnells Minutes Landcare Group 27 April 2011 RECOMMEND

That the Treasurer's Report be received. (Refer to Attachment "A-I")

MOVED Mr Adrian Choules SECONDED Ms Sue Williams CARRIED

9. Chairman's Report

The Chainnan, Cam Clay did not have a report for this meeting.

11. Champion Lakes

Due to the heat/lack of rain there has not been an issue with overflow. Nothing further to report other than the area surrounding is looking dry.

ACTION: The Community Landcare Officer to follow up with the Department of Health's website regarding the high salt levels. She will also pass this information onto Ken Downsborough. It was agreed the information should also be sent to SERCUL for their infonnation.

12. Bushcare & Environmental Advisory Committee

Plenary Session - A plenary session was held in April. Unfortunately there was an issue and the speaker did not make it. However, Kim Sarti, Michael Morecombe and Ian Colquhoun were able to provide interesting discussion points about biodiversity instead.

Strategic Trails Network Plan - A subcommittee was formed to review the trails network plan and provide feedback on potential new trails and links.

Anl/ual fllel loadings/control bum plan - The annual fuel loading/control bum plan undertaken by Rangers was tabled at the meeting. If anyone is interested in seeing a copy, this can be provided. Wright Brook is on the current list.

13. City of Armadale - Report from Environmental Officer

State of the Environment Report The State of the Environment Report has been approved for endorsement at the City Strategy meeting of the 19th April 2011. The item was due to go through Council on Wednesday 27 April 2011. This will provide the Environment Department with their 5 year work plan.

Fletcher Road Management Plan The Fletcher Park Management Plan will be endorsed at the Full Council Meeting in May. Information Bulletin T18 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

Armadale Gosnells Minutes Landcare Group 27 April 2011

Buckingham Bridge Cr Hart raised the issue of the sediment from the construction of Buckingham Bridge. The matter was presented at the April City Strategy Committee Meeting. The outcome being that Council will communicate verbally with Main Roads W A to discuss the need to undertake remediation works for when the rain comes.

Cr Hart also presented this matter at the Department of Water, Canning River Surface Water Allocation Meeting in April.

Bushfire Update The Bushfue remediation works within Goolamrup and Lloyd Hughes Reserves have begun.

The City of Armadale has replaced infrastructure, organising weed control, removing dangerous trees and will be monitoring revegetation of bushland over the coming winter and spring. This is all funded by W ANDRRA funding.

13. City of Gosnells- Report from Environmental Officer

Clean Up Australia Day 2011 Clean up Australia Day at Tom Bateman Wetlands was a raging success. We had over 100 people attend who collected over 150 bags of rubbish and several other items of loose rubbish. Two years of clean up activities and fencing have transformed the site.

Rushton Road Bushland The City recently undertook phosphate spraying at Rushton Rd Bushland and has recently applied for DEC Environmental Community Grant funding to fence approximately one kilometre of road frontage along the reserve to help mitigate Illegal access which has been increasing lately. Rushton Rd is part of the Ellis Brook Valley management area and Banyowla Regional Park but is managed separately due to its unique environment and very high conservation value.

7.09 pm Cr Jones attended the meeting. Information Bulletin T19 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

Armadale Gosnells Minutes Landcare Group 27 April 2011 14. Staff Reports - MARCH/APRIL 2011

Community Landcare Officer's Report - March/April 2011

• Attended SERCUL staff meeting March & April • Media Releases published for AGLG and Friends Group SALP Funding • Finalised the Business Plan ready to present to AGLG Committee • Keeping accountslbills up to date etc. • Summer Weed control and hand weeding for all AGLG sites completed • Attended the Bickley Brook Urban Renewal meeting for an update on the project • Attended Urban Renewal Project Status updates • Conducted site visits with the SRT planning Department to make sure we are complying with our Permits • Attended a Perth Region NRM sub Regional Meeting for an update on projects • Meeting with the Swan River Trust - Riverbank Team for the announcement of the 2012 Grant application process • Hosting the Now Green team through the Green Corp Program • Acquittal of the CoA and CoG riverbank 20 I 0 projects • Submitted 2x applications for the Active Citizenship awards Cam and Unice - Cam Won!!! • Acquittal of the SALP 2010 AGLG and Mary Carroll projects • Reading/commenting on the City of Armadale State of the Environment Report • Hosted a Clean up Australia Day at Tom Bateman reserve with Toby - 99 Volunteers collected lSI bags of rubbish • Business Clean Up Day 151 March - Now Green Teanl Cleaned up Champion Drv - 30 bags • Hosted 3 Great Gardens and Synergy Workshops in March • Hosted 28 Japanese Exchange Students for a hand weeding day at Palomino Reserve • Minnawarra Festival- Great Day! • Attended the 20 II SALP Breakfast for the Cheque presentation AGLG $50,000 Mary Carroll $8,000 • Worked with Project Manager Glen Byleveld drawing up a Contract for Revegetation works between AGLG and SERCUL • Attended a Dieback Training Day run through the Dieback Working Group • Attended a Volunteer Management Workshop run through the City of Armadale on "How to Recruit young Volunteers" • Organising a Volunteer Recognition High tea with the CoA in May Information Bulletin T20 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

Armadale Gosnells Minutes Landcare Group 27 April 2011

• Submitted 2x Riverbank Applications to the Swan River Trust for both the Cities of Arrnadale and Gosnells • Hosted the SERCUL CV A team for hand weeding at Tom Bateman Reserve x2 Days • Submitted 3x DEC Community Action Grants all in Bush Forever Sites for; Salvation Army, Friends of Mary Carroll Lake and AGLG • Set up a new Friends Group - Friends of Scott Rd in light of the fires - will be doing revege work along the Canning River with CFoC disaster relief funding • Attended the Upper Canning River Surface Water Allocation Plan meeting • Attended the Fertilise Wise training Breakfast

15. Staff Reports - MARCH/APRIL 2011

Community River Restoration Officer's Report

COMPLETED

• Hand weeding activities with Now Green@ Williams Rd, Palomino reserve, Roley pools, Fancote Ext, Kelmscott FC, McNeil Rd and Champion Dr. • Depot clean up and organisation. • Meetings with Shane Wasley and Shane Asmus for erosion issues at Roley pools. • Compiled Maps for all 2012 Funding bodies for all sites. • Meetings with both Contractors for continuing weed control for Riverbank and SALP sites. For 2012 project plans. • Review of Urban Waterways Renewal contract. • Hand weeding @ Palomino with Japanese Volunteers. • Hand weeding @ Tom Bateman with CV A. • Organising planting days with various volunteer groups. • Compiled quotes, budgets and application for Be Natural funding. • Completed field based OH&S Manual- Job Safety Analysis Documents. • Attended Dieback workshop. • Attended SERCUL staff meetings. • Meeting with Claire Hudson, Now Green - Senior Project Officer about future planting events and weed control activities. • Attended Now Green Project launch. • Chemical control of weeds at various sites.

COMING UP Information Bulletin T21 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

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• Organisation of the delivery of seedling orders from May onwards. • Planting days with CV A, Now Green, Friends Groups, Schools and other volunteers. • Organising ongoing weed control activities at all sites.

16. Friends Groups

16.1 Friends of Goolamrup - Adrian Choules On Tuesday 3,d May 2011 there is a meeting scheduled with Paul Lanternier, Manager Parks and Paula Gill to establish ground rules with regards to what the friends group is able to do.

Hoping to get approval from the City of Armadale to divide the Reserve into 5 or 6 sections with paths (major and minor) to develop a program of mosaic burning.

The group has come together a few times since the fire, have had discussions but cant move forward until the City of Armadale gives the approval required.

16.2 Friends of Wright Brook - Sue Williams

Nil

16.3 Friends of Mary Carroll Lake - Unice Robinson

Nil

17. General Business

Glass - Cr Jones led the group in discussion regarding the amount of broken glass throughout reserves. If WA had a 5c back per bottle the same as South Australia it might help to reduce the waste. Although the chairman agreed, no one has come up with a way to adhere/monitor it.

Thank You - Peter Carrigg thanked Unice for her inspirational way of handling everything and appreciates all the help.

Appointment of the Sediment & Erosion Officer - The Cities of Gosnells and Armadale have appointed Mr Noel Williams as the new S&E Officer. He commences at the City of Armadale on Thursday 28th April 20 II.

International Volunteer Day - The Community Landcare Officer invited all group members to the International Volunteer Day on loth May at the Armadale Hall. The guest speaker is Phoebe the 2010 Telethon child.

18. Next Meeting- Wednesday, 22 June 2011 The next meeting will be he ld at the City of Armadale at 6.00 pm. Information Bulletin T22 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate

Armadale Gosnells Minutes Landcare Group 27 April 2011

MEETING CLOSED 7:48pm Approved and Accepted: Chairperson's Signature:

Chairperson's Name:

Information Bulletin Issue No. 15/2011 Inside this Issue

Employee Movements...... HR-1 Â Information from Human Resources Blue Divider

Information to Standing Committees

Issue 15 – 17 August 2011 Information Bulletin – Issue No. 15/2011 Page C-1 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate

MATTERS OUTSTANDING REPORT

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT ON OUTSTANDING MATTERS – JULY 2011 DEPT. ACTION/STATUS

Conforming Petition Community Planning Agenda Item to be prepared Seniors Full Time Position Community Development Information from Cr Pat Hart Provision of Enclosed Dog Recreational Area Ranger & Emergency That Council request a report on an (C32/11/09) Services/Parks enclosed dog recreational area within the City, taking into account resource and legal implications of such an area. A cross Directorate working group is considering options. Future Use of Cross Park – Consultative Community Planning That Council: Process (C2/2/10) & (C32/10/10 1 Officers continue the consultation process with sporting clubs based at Cross Park and Springdale Park with the aim of developing a strategy for sustainable use of playing fields in the Roleystone area that includes the potential relocation of the Roleystone Senior Football Club to Springdale Park. 2 Receive a further report on the future use of Cross Park once a preferred approach has been identified. Dept. of Sport & Recreation CSRFF Grant Community Planning That Council: Applications (C30/10/10) 1. Receive a further report and a recommended structure for ongoing management of equestrian facilities at Palomino Park via the Community Services Committee Information Bulletin – Issue No. 15/2011 Page C-2 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GENERAL MONTHLY REPORT – JULY 2011

COMMUNITY PLANNING

Cross Park Skate Park The City has been notified that an application for funding under the Safer Suburbs Program 2010/11 - 2012/13 has been granted towards the rejuvenation of the skate facility in Cross Park, Roleystone. A total of $50,000 has been granted for the purpose of facilitating community engagement in the re-design and re-development of the facility.

An internal working group has been established to develop engagement processes and timeframes for the project. Contact has made with local youth workers and young people in Roleystone and a Community Reference Group will be set up in the near future. It is envisaged that community engagement will take the form of youth workshops and a community event, with the detail largely guided by the Community Reference Group.

Active Sporting Reserves and Community Hubs Study Creating Communities Australia has been appointed to undertake an assessment of current and future potential usage of active reserves and facilities at identified community hubs. The study will make recommendations on the optimal usage of reserves by sporting clubs; potential synergies between sporting and community facilities located at the hubs and the ways in which facilities at the hubs may be developed to better serve the community. A briefing session for councillors is to be held on Monday 29 August as part of the study. It is intended that the study will be the subject of a report to the Community Services Committee before the end of the 2011 calendar year.

Golf Course Study SGL Consulting Group has been appointed to undertake a Golf Facilities Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study. The project requires the Consultant to undertake a formal Needs Assessment to assess the need for golf facilities within the City. Subject to the outcomes of the Needs Assessment, the City may wish to proceed with a Feasibility Study to determine the viability of any proposal to meet current and future golf facility needs of local residents. It is intended that the study be the subject of a report to the Community Services Committee in October 2011.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan The reviewed DAIP is ‘out for public comment' for a four week period following consideration in draft at July’s Community Services Committee meeting. Key organisations have been contacted for comment and advertisements have been placed in local newspapers and on the City’s website. Submissions will be received up to 24 August 2011 with a final version of the DAIP to be considered by the Community Services Committee in September 2011.

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Disability Awareness Training A training package has been developed by Lynne Darby (CEO of Directions). A trial run with this package will be conducted at the Disability Advisory Team Meeting in September 2011.

Stay on Your Feet Week 11th - 17th September 2011 The City is working in partnership with Dale Cottages on activities for Stay on Your Feet Week. These include a morning walk at the City's new Accessible Trail at Settlers Common, morning tea and a guided talk on the trail, and a presentation (Seniors Forum) on hearing and free spine tests.

Seniors Week 6th – 13th November 2011 The City in partnership with Dale Cottages has been successful in applying for funding to support Seniors Week activities. A program of events and activities is planned across the City including an expo at Dale Cottages, events at Armadale Central Shopping Centre a ‘come and try’ day at Champion Lakes.

International Day of Disability The City is working with Disability Services Commission Local Area Coordinators and local organisation representatives to plan activities to mark the celebration of International Day of Disability on 3rd December 2011.

Access and Mobility Maps The Access and Mobility Maps which were lost in the Community Services administration building have now been replaced and are being distributed as needed.

Fruit in Schools Program The Fruit in Schools program, a partnership with the Hills Orchard Improvement Group, is in its second year with local orchard’s continuing to supply 7 local schools with seasonal fruit. The City contributes a small amount of funding to each school to assist with the costs of collecting the fruit from Roleystone. The program featured recently in the Community Newspaper.

Stargate Drama Program The third series of the Stargate Drama Program is now complete and has generated very positive feedback from the children and families involved. The City works with local schools to select children who would greatly benefit from the program but generally would not have the opportunity to participate in private drama classes. The program also featured recently in the Community Newspaper. Based on the program’s success, the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale had indicated interest in running a similar program.

Local Champions Making Books Making Readers Project The City of Armadale was invited as part of the State Library’s Better Beginnings program to participate in a pilot program to produce and publish a book by and about local children called 'We Are Champion Children'. The City’s Champion Centre partnered with Challis Early Childhood Education Centre to produce the book as part of the ‘Creating Books in Communities’ program. This project also ties in with the grant that the City received to disseminate AEDI information to our local Aboriginal community.

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The book will be launched on Indigenous Literacy Day on Wednesday 7th September at 1pm - 2pm at the Seville Grove Library. The Aboriginal children and families that are in the book will be the main focus of the celebration.

The State Library has indicated that it is looking at developing a DVD that shows how communities can publish their own book and want to use the Armadale model as it has a very effective local focus.

Midnight Basketball The fifth season of Midnight Basketball commenced on Saturday 13 August and will run over eight weeks until Saturday 8 October. The program which is hosted by Armadale PCYC at the Armadale Arena in partnership with the City has proved to be a very successful way to engage with at risk young people in a positive setting; however it is a constant struggle to recruit the 8 – 12 volunteers required per season to support the project. Any support that can be provided for this program would be of great assistance. For volunteering information please call the Community Services Directorate on 9399 0192

OTHER

Financial Assistance Policy Review Council’s policy COMD1 – Requests for Financial Assistance is currently under review and will be the subject of a report to Council later in the year.

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LIBRARY & HERITAGE SERVICES GENERAL MONTHLY REPORT – JULY 2011

LIBRARY SERVICES

Statistical Performance Indicators

The Library Department’s statistical performance indicators report for the month of July 2011 is attached. (Refer Attachment 1 ) “E”xtension Activities (Enrich, Educate, Explore, Escape, Entertain, Evolve)

Reports on activities and community information sessions held during the month:

“E” (Explore, Entertain) Session Report – July 2011 School Holiday Programme Prepared by –Barbara Boulton, Shirley Reilly, and Rita Lennon, Librarians at Kelmscott , Seville Grove, and Armadale Libraries

Topic: School Holiday Magic… Presenters: Communicare, Hey Presto, Mr Jim’s Magic Dates: Wednesday 13th July; Friday 15th July; and Thursday 21st July 2011 Venue: Kelmscott, , Seville Grove, and Armadale Libraries No. Attending: Approx. 151 children; 64 adults

In attendance from each Library were: Kelmscott 16 children, 9 adults. Seville Grove: 65 children, 25 adults Armadale : 70 + children, 30 adults.

Ladies from Communicare provided an array of magical crafts for a keen group of children at Kelmscott Library. Crafts offered included magic wands, magic photo frames, magic paper-folding crafts, and magic potato gardens. Consumables for the crafts were provided by the library. The crafts were set up at “stations” around the room, and the children were able to move from one to another as they desired. The potato gardens were very popular, as many of the children had never grown things from seed. Books on gardening for children, and books with a “magic” theme were on display & most were borrowed.

Hey Presto the Magician came to the Seville Grove Library and entertained 65 children with his fun filled show. The children and parents enjoyed lots of laughs as well as watching his magic tricks being performed with handkerchiefs, toy animal land he included some members of the audience to help him out. This was a wonderful activity to offer families during the school holidays on a rainy Friday afternoon.

At Armadale Library Mr Jim’s Magic show entertained and enthralled an enthusiastic audience, with lots of willing participants ready to partake of the fun and hijinks. As the kids waited for Mr Jim to magically appear, Jan Pedroli teamed up with some of the Information Bulletin – Issue No. 15/2011 Page C-6 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate

kids to sing a selection of popular children’s songs. Then it was time to exercise our laughing muscles and stretch our incredulity as Mr Jim performed an assortment of tricks and fun activities, some featuring live animals. Tricky Ricky Rabbit was very popular, and the kids were allowed to pat him afterwards. It was truly magical!

Books about magic were on display at Seville Grove and Armadale libraries and were eagerly borrowed after the show.

“E” (Enrich, Educate, Explore) Session

The City’s Library Department was successful in achieving a $5000 Telstra Connected Seniors grant to assist seniors in the use of mobile telephones. Telstra Connected Seniors® is a tailored program created to help older Australians learn more about technology. It offers individual self teach guides, fun interactive workshops, and also offers eligible community groups with the opportunity of funding to run successful training courses around technology.

Public Libraries Australia (PLA) was the body that enabled Local Government Public Libraries the opportunity make application to the grant which previously had not been open to Local Government. PLA advised that Telstra received over $800,000 worth of applications and as a result will run another one and possible two grant rounds before the end of the year. Telstra was “overwhelmed and impressed with the number and quality of applications received from public libraries”. The City’s library service was one of five successful applications from WA. Others were the City of Cockburn Library Service, Mensheds Narrogin, Noranda Church of Christ and Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Resource Centre.

Information sessions held in all libraries were well attended with most of those who attended then enrolling for the five week training sessions. The first of these have taken place with the training being carried out by volunteers. Response from the attendees has been extremely positive. Courses will be run until May 2012 so that the many number of seniors who require assistance in mobile phone usage will have the opportunity to attend.

HERITAGE SERVICES

Statistical Performance Indicators

The Heritage Department’s statistical performance indicators report for the month of July is attached. (Refer Attachment 2) Birtwistle Local Studies Library

(Report prepared by Susan Hall, Historian/Local Studies Librarian)

Commemoration of Kelmscott’s establishment 6 July 1830

A picture and text exhibition was assembled, for the Kelmscott Library, to commemorate the 181st anniversary of the declaration of Kelmscott as a settlement by Governor James Stirling. Information Bulletin – Issue No. 15/2011 Page C-7 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate

Bus services of Armadale

John Young, book author and publisher of Government railway buses and trucks, gave a presentation at the Armadale Library, 13 July, regarding the bus services. Tales by colleague Pat Hallahan, memorabilia and video clips added interest to the talk. Donations that were made to the Bus Preservation Society of WA by two talk attendees included a bus drivers uniform and timetables and driver instruction sheets from the 1960s-1990s.

BLSL photographic exhibition: Getting around…by bus, in days gone-by

A temporary photographic exhibition of local buses from the 1920s-1980s was installed in the mall immediately outside of the Armadale Library to promote the talk. This exhibition was transferred to the Seville Grove Library.

Oral history interviews

Oral history interviews completed during July included Vern Pascoe regarding the Southern Suburbs Camera Club, Annette Dines, Alex Cummings, and Alex McGavin.

Family history specialist talk 28 July

State Library of WA staff members, Leonie Hayes and Tricia Fairweather, introduced Family Tree Group members and the general public to the resources and reference materials available to the general public from the State Library’s family history center and from the internet.

History House Museum

(Report prepared by Christen Bell, Museum Curator)

Education Programs

NAIDOC Celebrates at the Champion centred was commemorated with a stand from History House Museum (HHM) presenting its Education programs and services.

The School Holiday program “Magic Me and My Family Tree” was attended by 14 children and 5 adults over the two sessions. Two bookings have so far been received for later this term with the “School’s In” and “Local Government” programmes.

WA Quilt Study Group Visit

On Saturday the 2nd of July HHM hosted a meeting of the WA Quit Study Group. The curator showed the group 3 quilts in the collection as well as other examples of quilt work. The group also looked at some of the dolls that are in HHM collection.

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The group was also able to provide some technical information to the museum on quilt construction which was added to the database.

Weltands: from Bunyip to Beautiful – Touring Exhibition

In May 2012 the COA will host Wetlands: from Bunyip to Beautiful, a touring exhibition developed by Museums Australia (WA) and partners. This travelling exhibition provides a general look at WA’s wetlands and allows the host to complement the exhibition with their own material.

HHM will be working with the COA environment department to develop panels on Forrestdale Lake as well as provide public programs relating to the exhibition.

New Donations

Alison Wholagan donated a number of items that belonged to her father Claude Marsh. Claude was a WWI veteran and prisoner of war as well as an active member of the local community. Significant items in the collection include a Red Cross bag which is believed to have survived from his time as a prisoner of war. Another significant item is a collection of buttons that are dated to WWI. They are from both British and French military uniforms. It is thought they were collected by Claude during the war from soldiers and sailors he met. The donation also included other souvenirs such as German bandage wraps, gas mask bag and an arm badge from WWI and WWII.

Mrs Pam Herbert has donated a number of haberdashery items from Hastie’s Haberdashery. These include sets of needles, threads and a 1950’s blouse pattern.

Mr Jason Oliver has donated a knife found on his Roleystone property that is believed to have belonged to timber cutters from the early 1900s who used to camp in huts on his property.

1. VISITOR SERVICING

Statistical Performance Indicators: July 2011

1434 people came to the Visitor Centre for the month of July 2011, contributing over $93,650 of ‘Tourism Dollar’ value to our Community.

July Stats

2000 1500 Jul-10 1000 Jul-11 500 0 VISITORS T'master Museum Vol Hours Inter/Intra Visitors

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TOTAL TOTAL Visitors Ticketmaster Visitors Inter Overseas O/sea & Volunteer Museum Less State Visitors Interstate Hours Ticketmaster Visitors VISITORS 1434 140 1294 118 75 193 143 174

VISITOR CENTRE OPENED FOR 197 HOURS

AVERAGE VISITORS PER WEEK: 359 VOLUNTEER HOURS PER WEEK: 36

VISITOR CENTRE - DOLLAR VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY:

Average Visitor Spend – Day Visitor:

$ 2,310 per day = $ 16,175 per week = $ 64,700 per month

Based on $50 per person who came into the Visitor Centre staying one day in our area, This is a conservative figure as current guidelines are based on $80 per person each day. Figure calculated as - Visitors less Ticketmaster.

Average Spend – Including Accommodation:

$1,034 per night = $ 7,238 per week = $ 28,950 per month

Figure is calculated by Using Inter and Overseas figures only for the month, based on $150 per person.

TOTAL TOURISM DOLLAR VALUE – JULY 2011: $93,650 Visitor Centre

(Report prepared by Yvonne Bradfield, Visitor Centre Coordinator)

It is pleasing to share the below press release advising that the Armadale Visitor Centre is again a finalist in the Top Tourism Award in 2011:

Media Release

2011 GWN7 Top Tourism Award Finalists Announced!

The Visitor Centre Association of Western Australia (VCAWA) is delighted to announce the finalist of the prestigious GWN7 Top Tourism Awards.

Of the seventeen nominations, the judges have advised there are six entrants who have been selected as finalists for the 2011 GWN7 Top Tourism Award. These are Armadale, Broome, Busselton, Kalgoorlie, Kununurra and Margaret River. Information Bulletin – Issue No. 15/2011 Page C-10 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate

In addition, each of the nominees is eligible for the West Australian Regional Newspaper Special Category Awards which include: Heritage Award Cultural Award Website Development Award Management & Staff Training Award Community Relations Award Environment Award Special Events Award Business Planning and Marketing

According to the Chair of the judging panel, Nicolas Petit “The judges were very impressed with the extremely high standard and quality of the submissions this year. It is clear that many of the entrants have taken on board feedback provided in previous years and this really shone through in the quality of the entrants in 2011. This process has reinforced for the judging panel, the diverse range of Tourism opportunities that WA has to offer”. Each of the six finalists for the 2011 GWN7 Top Tourism Award will receive a site visit from the judges and the winning entrant of the GWN7 Top Tourism Award will receive from GWN7 an airtime package valued at $25,000 to utilise in support of their overall marketing activities to attract visitors to their area. The award winners will be announced at the GWN7 Top Tourism Award Gala Dinner on Thursday the 20th of October in Kununurra, which forms part of the Annual Visitor Servicing Conference. END

Golden i Nomination

The City’s Visitor Centre Coordinator has been nominated by one of the member operators, Carol of Poplar Cottage, for the 2011 Golden I Award.

The major sponsors of this award are The West Australian Newspaper Group.

Media release:

The West Australian Newspaper Golden i Award recognises the outstanding contribution that Visitor Centre Managers make to the many aspects of visitor servicing within Western Australia.

The annual award is now in its fifth year and nominations are open to any Visitor Centre Manager from across the state of Western Australia. Managers will be assessed on their career in tourism, contribution and commitment to visitor servicing and the degree of their involvement with local community stakeholders.

The Chair of the 2011 Judging Panel, Robyn Fenech, said she was ``delighted to once again be involved in judging the Golden i Award – Visitor Centre Manager of the Year.’’ `` It is extremely important that we acknowledge the role of Visitor Centre Managers, not only in providing a high level of Visitor Servicing but in also inspiring their staff and volunteers to deliver best practice to enhance visitor experiences in WA. On behalf of the Information Bulletin – Issue No. 15/2011 Page C-11 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate judging panel, we look forward to acknowledging a manager who constantly strives for excellence and adds value to this vital industry,’’ Ms Fenech said. END

Scoop Familiarization Tour

The Coordinator accompanied Tanya Kay Editor SCOOP Traveller on a tour of Armadale’s ‘must see attractions’ and ‘do’s’ for visitors to the region and City. Tanya’s comments send via email after her visit is: ‘Thank you so much for your time yesterday and for showing me your beautiful region. I have not been able to stop talking about it and have already convinced a few people in the office to go for a weekend break…more to come!’

Project Podcasts

The Visitor Centre, in partnership with the Birtwistle Local Studies Library, has undertaken a project to develop different ‘tours’ of the Bert Tyler Vintage Machinery Museum content. Bert Tyler is assisting us in the recording of podcasts that will be created for visitors to download onto their mobile phones or by using an MP3 player supplied by the Visitor Centre. It is anticipated that the project will grow visitation to the museum by promoting the podcasts to Bus Tour Companies who are always looking for new experiences for their passengers and itineraries.

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MANAGER RANGER & EMERGENCY SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT – JULY 2011

1. Animal Control

1.1 Dogs

Ranger Services received four hundred and twenty one (421) requests for assistance during the report period. It is of interest to note that there is a 2% drop in the number of requests for assistance in the progressive totals from 2010/2011 to 2011/2012.

The primary focus of Ranger Services is managing the response to the community for requests for service.

1.2 Livestock

During this report period Ranger Services attended to twenty three (23) requests for assistance in dealing with stock wandering. The majority of incidents involving stock on public roads, and highways, occur outside normal working hours generally late night or early hours of the morning.

1.3 Court Action

The following information relates to legal action taken by Ranger Services pursuant to the provisions of the Dog Act 1976, this matter was heard and determined in the Armadale Magistrates Court during the report period.

NAME OFFENCE FINDING OF PENALTY COSTS TOTAL COURT $ $ $ Dog Attack Guilty Margaret (on animal) 500 121.95 621.95 Edwards Rowland Gwynne Dog Attack Guilty (on animal) 250 121.95 371.95

2. Vehicles

Parking

Ranger Service attended to one hundred and six (106) matters relating to the unlawful parking of vehicles during this report period. It is envisaged that this area of Ranger Service operations will steadily increase as development within the CBD increases. This is becoming evident in the numbers of parking infringements issued during the July report period Information Bulletin – Issue No. 15/2011 Page C-13 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate

Control of Vehicles (Off Road Areas)

Ranger Service attended to nineteen (19) reports of vehicles (motor cycles) being driven in areas that are prohibited, during the report period.

3. Fire Services

There were eighteen (18) enquires relating to fire incidents during the July report period; however these matters were principally related to smoke emission concerns.

July 2011/2012 Statistics

DOGS July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total Wandering 56 58 56 58 Down 3% Dogs for Pick Up 43 33 43 33 Up 30% Barking 50 34 50 34 Up 47% Attacks 15 31 15 31 Down 52% Lost & Found 82 89 82 89 Down 8% Multiple / Restricted Inspections 3 8 3 8 Down 63% General Information 19 8 19 8 Up 138% Sub Total 268 261 268 261 Up 3% Office Phone Enquiries 153 168 153 168 Down 9% Total 421 429 421 429 Down 2%

PARKING / VEHICLES July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total

General Parking 28 15 28 15 Up 87% Trucks 6 5 6 5 Up 20% School Parking 20 1 20 1 Up Illegal Parking in CBD 7 N/A 7 N/A Abandoned Vehicles 12 13 12 13 Down 8% Off Road Vehicles 19 14 19 14 Up 38% Sub Total 92 48 92 48 Up 92% Office Phone Enquiries 14 14 14 14 Same Total 106 62 106 62 Up 71%

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LIVESTOCK July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total

Lost & Found 0 1 0 1 Down General 18 9 18 9 Up 100% Sub Total 18 10 18 10 Up 80% Office Phone Enquiries 5 5 5 5 Same Total 23 15 23 15 Up 53%

LITTER July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total

General Information 0 6 0 6 Down Private Property 6 3 6 3 Up 100% Roadside / Reserve 5 10 5 10 Down 50 % Verge 8 0 8 0 Up Sub Total 19 19 19 19 Same Office Phone Enquiries 2 6 2 6 Down 66% Total 21 25 21 25 Down 16%

FIRE July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total Burning Off / General 27 2 7Down Information 71% Firebreak / Hazard 1 1 1 1 Same Firebreak Variation 0 N/A 0 N/A Sub Total 3 8 3 8 Down 63% Office Phone Enquiries 15 12 15 12 Up 28% Total 18 20 18 20 Down 10% Information Bulletin – Issue No. 15/2011 Page C-15 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate

GENERAL July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total

General Information 0 15 0 15 Down Shopping Trolleys 6 0 6 0 Up Sub Total 6 15 6 15 Down 60% Office Phone Enquiries - 42 4 2 Trolleys Up 100% Office Phone Enquiries - Cats 10 7 10 7 Up 43% Office Phone Enquiries - 102 29 102 29 General Up 251% Total 122 53 122 53 Up 130%

TOTAL July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total Sub Total Reports / 406 361 406 361 Complaints Up 12% Total Office Phone Enquiries 305 243 305 243 Up 26% Total Reports / Complaints 711 604 711 604 Up 18%

WARNINGS July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total

Dogs 22 19 22 19 Up 16% Parking 0 0 0 0 Same Off Road Vehicles 0 0 0 0 Same Litter 0 1 0 1 Down Fire & Fire Orders 3 0 3 0 Up Shopping Trolleys 0 0 0 0 Same Other Incl Abandoned Vehicles 6 7 6 7 Down 14% Total 31 27 31 27 Up15%

INFRINGEMENTS July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total Dogs 56 56 Down 55 55 2% Parking 63 28 63 28 Up 125% Off Road Vehicles 3 0 3 0 Up Litter 6 6 Down 4 4 33% Information Bulletin – Issue No. 15/2011 Page C-16 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate

Fire 0 0 0 0 Same Shopping Trolleys 0 0 0 0 Same Other 2 0 2 0 Up

Total 127 90 127 90 Up 41%

NUMBER WITHDRAWN 25 24 25 24 Up 4%

Number Paid 180 121 180 121 Up 49%

IMPOUNDED DOGS July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total

Claimed 53 47 53 47 Up 13% Sold 0 0 0 0 Same Destroyed 10 10 10 10 Same Vet / Rescue 6 13 6 13 Down 54% Stolen 0 0 0 0 Same Total 69 70 69 70 Down 1%

IMPOUNDED VEHICLES July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total

Vehicles 5 3 5 3 Up 67% Motor Cycles 1 0 1 0 Up Total 6 3 6 3 Up 100%

IMPOUNDED LIVESTOCK July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total

Sheep 0 0 0 0 Same Horses 0 0 0 0 Same Cows 0 0 0 0 Same Goats 0 1 0 1 Down Pigs 0 0 0 0 Same Deer 0 0 0 0 Same Other 0 0 0 0 Same Total 0 1 0 1 Down

ABANDONED TROLLEYS July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total Information Bulletin – Issue No. 15/2011 Page C-17 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate

Impounded 1 18 1 18 Down Released 0 17 0 17 Down Total 1 35 1 35 Down

IMPOUNDED SIGNS July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total

Impounded 0 0 0 0 Same Released 0 0 0 0 Same

COURT PROSECUTIONS July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total

Dog 2 1 2 1 Up 100% Fire 0 0 0 0 Same Parking 0 0 0 0 Same Litter 0 1 0 1 Down Off Road Vehicles 0 0 0 0 Same Total 2 2 2 2 Same No. of Guilty Verdicts 22 2 2Same

FINES ENFORCEMENT July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total

Infringements sent to FER 108 0 108 0 Up Information Bulletin – Issue No. 15/2011 Page C-18 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate

DOG REGISTRATIONS July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total New Dog Registrations 155 228 155 228 Down 32% Renewed Dog Registrations 23 31 23 31 Down 26% Total 178 259 178 259 Down 31% Total Animals on System 12406 11727

PHONE CALLS July July 2011/2012 2010/2011 2011 2010 Progressive Progressive Total Total Office – Rangers calling Office 68 112 68 112 Down 39% Office – Messages for Staff 39 26 39 26 Up 50% Office – Referred to Other 66 29 66 29 Up 128% Calls to Rangers’ Private 15 2 15 2 Residences from After Hours Service Up TOTAL 188 169 188 169 Up 11%

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SERYIA COMMITTEE MEETING

SERYIA Meeting – Friday 1st July 2011

MINUTES

Apologies

Armadale Community Family Centre Boyd McCamon – Armadale CAMHS / CAHS Lyn Gleeson – Wanslea Armadale Youth Resources

Attendees

Natalie Hobson – Canning Division of General Practice Jocelyn Miller – Polytechnic West Hayley Cope – Education Department Participation Coordinator Renee Milner – Drug ARM WA Pam Rosenbaum – Community Nurse KSHS/CASHS Nikita Hale – Ruah Inreach Jessamie Godsell – South Metro Public Health Unit Cathy Lamont – Department of Human Services (Centrelink) Jean Anderson - Department of Human Services (Centrelink) Gary Butcher – Choose Respect Peta Turnbull – Community Development Coordinator City of Armadale Jo Totty – Arts and Events Officer City of Armadale

Guest Speaker - Gary Butcher – CHOOSE RESPECT

• General Discussion on how SERIYA is going. - Everyone is happy - Armadale Youth Officer to continue to chair the meeting and minutes to be a shared role among the group with youth officer to type up and post to the SERIYA website afterwards.

• Guest speaker for next meeting – 5th August will be Curtin University. - Save the Children to be kept on the list of possibilities for next time.

• Round Table News

o Natalie Hobson - Canning Division of General Practice Information Bulletin – Issue No. 15/2011 Page C-20 Information Items from the Community Services Directorate

Currently working on mental health website ‘headspace’ website, any letter of support would be appreciated. Referral age to GPs has dropped from 16 to 13 years of age. In search of new location for service, currently looking into a property on fourth road.

o Jocelyn Miller - Polytechnic West Currently dealing with mid year enrolments. Will take enrolments at the latest up until 1st August.

o Hayley Cope – Education Department Participation Coordinator Moving location to Southern River but still an Out Reach service. Developing disengaged students programs

o Renee Milner – Drug ARM WA Drug Arm Van is doing very well, better then expected. People are happy to approach the van and get information and referrals. Need volunteers, particularly male volunteers.

o Pam Rosenbaum – Community Nurse KSHS/CASHS Came to the meeting to see what services are on offer. Her role has a focus sexual health and obesity.

o Cathy Lamont – Department of Human Services (Centrelink) Jean Anderson - Department of Human Services (Centrelink) Cathy is leaving; Jean is taking over and will continue to be involved.

o Nikita Hale – Ruah Inreach Community Mental Health - works with 16+ age group. Training opportunity – The Awakening the Dreamer : Changing the Dream Symposium Creating a bold new future. Tuesday 20th September, 2011 1pm till 4.30pm To Register or for more info contact: [email protected]

o Jessamie Godsell – South Metro Public Health Unit Currently running and working on smoking and alcohol prevention programs in schools and working with Armadale Youth Resources utilising the Binge Drinking Grant.

o Gary Butcher – Choose Respect Youth worker at Midnight Basketball. Need more volunteers to run workshops throughout the night. MB runs from around 7pm till 11pm.

NEXT SERYIA MEETING: FRIDAY 5TH AUGUST 2011 Information Bulletin – Issue No. 15/2011 Attachment “CA-1” Information Items from the Community Services Directorate Page 21

COA Libraries Issues/Renewals Month/Year

45,000 41,094

40,000 36,185

35,000

30,000

25,000 2011 18,952 17,428 2010 20,000

15,000 11,177 9,995 9,632 8,098 10,000

5,000

0 Armadale Kelmscott Seville Grove Total

COA Libraries Number of Visits Month/Year

19,273 19,293 20,000

18,000

16,000

14,000

12,000 2011 10,000 2010

6,227 8,000 5,899 5,652 5,471

6,000

4,000

2,000

0 Armadale Kelmscott Seville Grove

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COA Libraries Current Borrowers Month/Year

14,742 16,000

12,929 14,000

12,000

10,000

2011 8,000 6,392 2010 6,055 5,077 5,061 6,000

4,000

2,000

0 Armadale Kelmscott Seville Grove

COA Libraries New Borrowers Month/Year

400 353

350 290

300

250

2011 200 2010

150

77 74 68 100 48

0 Armadale Kelmscott Seville Grove

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COA Libraries Borrower's Reservations Month/Year

439 450

371 400

350 290

300 262

229 250 By Staff for Borrowers 2011 By Staff for Borrowers 2010 200 162

150

100

0 Armadale Kelmscott Seville Grove

COA Libraries Comparison Reservation by Staff & Direct by Borrower Month/Year

41%

Reservation by Staff for Borrowers Online Reservations by Borrowers

59%

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Month: July Year: 2011

Birtwistle Local Studies Library Current Year to date Month July 11 July 10 Jul 10 – July 11 Jul 09 – June 10 Reference Enquiries 2 27 135 233 Research Enquiries 19 10 195 103 Visitor Attendance 136 120 891 944 Volunteer Hours 129 28 656 308 Digitising Records 10 3 13 52.5 Oral History Letters Sent 12 3 31 15 Interviews Completed 4 nil 20 17 Transcripts 1 4 30 36 Completed/ reviewed Volunteer Hours – 50 64 620 815.5 Transcribing Volunteer Hours - 19 4 95 95.5 Interviewing Family History Research Reference 10 35 231 122 Research 32 52 359 416 Volunteer Hours 29 52 479 550

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History House Current Year to date Museum Month July 11 July 10 July 10- June 11 Jul 09 – June 10 General Visitors 163 180 163 180 School/Child Care 19 10 19 10 Groups/holiday programs Total Visitors 182 190 182 190

Volunteer Hours 174 174 174 174

Bert Tyler Vintage July 11 July 10 July 10 – June 11 Jul 09 – June 10 Machinery Museum Visitors 179 179 179 179

Month: June Year: 2011

Month: July Year: 2011

2010 will see the visitor stats for History House Museum broken into two categories: • General Visitors include individuals and adult groups • School and child care groups are that make bookings to attend the museum or those attending a school holiday program. This has been done so to identify the impact of programs and lesson plans developed for children and young (17 or under) adults.