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draft 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT Digital copy of this report is available online on Council’s website at www.bayside.nsw.gov.au/your-council/corporate-planning-and-reporting Content IntroDuctION StatutorY StateMentS 4 Mayor’s Message 79 Local Government Act 1993 5 General Manager’s Message 83 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 6 About Bayside 102 Companion Animals Act 1998 8 About Council 103 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 105 Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 ProGress ReportING 110 Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 12 Major Projects Update 111 Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 22 Capital Expenditure for 2018-2019 112 Capital Expenditure Guidelines 2010 26 Community Strategic Plan Themes 112 Fisheries Management Act 1994 31 2018-2019 Action Reporting 113 Swimming Pools Act 1992 114 Carer (Recognition) Act 2010 115 Disability Inclusion Act 2014 120 Transport Corridor Outdoor Advertising and Signage Guidelines (2017) – RMS FINANCIAL StateMentS 122 Financial Report Mayor’s Message As the newly elected Mayor I am proud to present Bayside Council’s Annual Report 2018/19 outlining our activities and expenditures. I am proud to be part of a team of Councillors and staff who work hard to deliver quality services and facilities for our community. This Annual Report is a testament to our commitment to the successful renewal of Bayside. The report provides a snapshot of our projects, achievements services and initiatives. It also provides accountability on the strategic matters and gives Council an opportunity to reflect on future challenges. I have attended many events and had the opportunity to meet with many residents. I have been overwhelmed by the support and goodwill in the community. Trust is not something we can take for granted and I will continue working hard to ensure Council earns your trust through transparency, good governance and honesty. Our plan to serve the community well into the future is encapsulated in Bayside 2030. I am confident this plan provides Council with solid direction as we work to achieve our vision for Bayside. Major projects delivered during the year include the Cook Park and Ramsgate Beach upgrade, new amenities for our sports parks, upgrading Banksmeadow and Kingsgrove Town Centres and the construction of the Mutch Park Skate Park. I am looking forward to the next 12 months as Mayor and I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow Councillors and Council staff for their ongoing commitment to the community. Cr Joe Awada Mayor 4 | Bayside Council General Manager’s Message I am pleased to present the 2018/19 Annual Report for Bayside Council. Bayside is part of one of the world’s leading and most desirable cities. It is a dynamic, developing area rich in heritage and commercial activity, and home to a diverse ecology. Bayside, strategically located around Sydney Airport, is the gateway to Sydney and Australia as tourists and business people from around the world pass through Bayside providing unlimited opportunities for local industry. This Annual Report sets out our achievements, highlights issues impacting our community and details our financial position. Council has kept the budget in check and balances while delivering key infrastructure projects and delivering quality services. Council also delivers an extensive calendar of community events. This is part of our strategy to provide accessible and affordable events for our diverse, multicultural community. Highlights of the year were our well-attended school holiday activities, the Bayside Arts Festival and the popular New Year’s Eve fireworks. I believe Bayside has an exciting future ahead. I look forward to working with our new Mayor Joe Awada to ensure Council keeps delivering for residents and ratepayers. Meredith Wallace General Manager Draft 2018-2019 Annual Report | 5 About Bayside On 9 September 2016, the Minister for Infrastructure Assets Local Government issued the Governor's Proclamation that created Bayside Council by 8 km Lady Robinsons Beach amalgamating the former local government 721 km Kerb & Gutter areas of the Rockdale City Council and the City 684 km Paved Footpaths of Botany Bay. 358 km Sealed Roads Snapshot 44 Bridges The Bayside local government area now 15 km Retaining Walls & Sea Walls comprises 29 suburbs covering a combined 10 km Creeks & Channels land area of 5,538 hectares (55 square 8063 Drainage Pits kilometres). At 30 June 2016 the estimated resident population of Bayside local 207 km Pipes, Culverts & Channels government area was 160,944. This is forecast 80 Pollutant Traps & Quality Devices to grow to 213,291 by the year 2036 – an 227 Parks & Reserves increase of 25.7%. 124 Playgrounds Bayside has a high residential population with an approximate population density of 32.24 23 Reserves with Sport Facilities persons per hectare. 54% of Bayside’s housing 3 Depots is comprised of medium and high density as 2 Administration Buildings compared to 40% in Greater Sydney. Whereas only 45.4% of housing is a separate dwelling as 3 Town Halls compared to 58.9% in Greater Sydney. 2 Aquatic Centres The Bayside local government area is a 8 Library Buildings culturally diverse community with 38% 8 Child Care & Kindergarten Buildings of residents coming from a culturally and 4 Baby Health Centre Buildings linguistically diverse background and 8.2% The Bayside Council has significant NSW of residents do not speak English fluently infrastructure within our boundaries and key 62 Public Amenity Buildings compared to the Greater Sydney average of transport corridors between Port Botany, 80 Recreation & Community Buildings 5.8%. Sydney Airport and greater Sydney, change is 5 Grandstands everywhere and so are the opportunities. More information on Bayside Council’s Profile may be found at www.bayside.nsw.gov.au 6 | Bayside Council Ward 2 Ward Ward 3 1 Ward 4 Ward 5 About Council Council’s Role Our Values To make sure everybody at Council lives up to these values, they form part of everyone’s The Local Government Act requires Council to: VISIonarY LeaDersHIP annual performance review. The values Properly manage appropriate services and include identifying statements and signature facilities for the local community; We are all leaders - decisive, outward focused behaviours to demonstrate what working at and forward thinking, setting the vision for Bayside means. Exercise community leadership; Bayside Council today and into the future. Exercise its functions taking into account Reporting the principles of multiculturalism and social MeanINGful RelatIonsHIps justice; This report is for the period 1 July 2018 to We support and invest in each other - creating 30 June 2019. It includes the achievements Look after the environment, taking into a strong collaborative culture. of Council in implementing the first Bayside account the long-term and cumulative Operational Plan as well as the statutory effects of its decisions; EMpowereD People information required by clause 217 of the Local Effectively account for and manage local We are courageous and innovative - Government (General Election) Regulation assets; committed to making a difference in our work. 2005, the reporting on the complaints statistics as required under the procedure Plan for future and current communities; for the administration of the Model Code of EXceptIonal ServICE Aid the involvement of Councillors, the Conduct and other required information. public and Council staff for the benefit of We go above and beyond - delivering an local government; outstanding customer experience every time Bayside Local Planning Panel Keep our community and the State At Bayside Council, we believe that to achieve Council has established an Independent Government informed about its activities; sustainable success, we need to grow in a Hearing and Assessment Panel, referred to as Raise money for local purposes by such responsible way and meet the expectations of the ‘Bayside Local Planning Panel’. It comprises means as levying rates, charges and fees in our customers, regulators, employees and the appropriately qualified people independent of a fair way; and wider community. This belief is reflected in the Council and community representatives. values that are at the heart of our culture and The Panel is charged with determining Exercise its regulatory functions guide us in our day-to-day operations. consistently and without bias. a range of development applications on We aim to be dependable, open and behalf of Council and reviewing and making connected in everything we do. We want to recommendations to the Council about planning ensure our employees feel able to stand up for proposals. Panel determinations are made as what is right, highlight potential risks and act independent assessments consistent with the with integrity, even when faced with pressure Local Environment Plans and Development to act otherwise. Control Plans, adopted by Council. 8 | Bayside Council Councillor Activity 2018/19 A snapshot of how Councillors advocate on behalf of the community. Meetings provide the forum to inform fair and accountable decision making, and events promote the interests of the citizens and inspire direction and purpose for the vision of the community. Christina Curry Scott Morrissey Paul Sedrak Michael Daley MP Ward 1 Ward 1 Ward 1 Member for Maroubra Ron Hoenig MP Tarek Ibrahim Member for Heffron Ward 2 Steve Kamper MP Michael Nagi Member for Rockdale Ward 2 Christopher Minns MP Dorothy Rapisardi MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
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