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INFORMATION BULLETIN

ISSUE NO. 3/2012 23 February 2012

Information Bulletin

Issue No. 3/2012

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Correspondence

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WA Local Government Association (WALGA) Infopage Metropolitan Local Government Review……………………………………………..COR-1

WA Local Government Association (WALGA) News Issue No. 6.12 – 13 February 2012 …………………………………………………..COR-3 Issue No. 7.12 - 20 February 2012 ………………………………………………….COR-5

Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) News 10 February 2012 ...…………………………………………………………………..COR-7

Information from Human Resources

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Employee Movements…………………………………………………………….……..HR-1

Information to Standing Committees

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Outstanding Matters & Information Items Report on Outstanding Matters – Technical Services Committee....................................... T-1 Monthly / Quarterly Departmental Reports Technical Services Works Programme................................................................................ T-2 Minutes of Occasional/Advisory Committees

Bungendore Park Management Committee – January 2012.............................................T-14 Miscellaneous

City of Armadale Roadwise Advisory Committee – Blessing of the Roads ....................T-18 Rivers Regional Council – Disposal based waste audit....................................................T-21

Community Services

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Outstanding Matters & Information Items Report on Outstanding Matters – Community Services Committee..................................C-1

Monthly / Quarterly Departmental Reports Community Development Report – January/February 2012 .............................................C-2 Manager Library & Heritage Services Monthly Report –December 2011/January 12......C-6 Manager Ranger & Emergency Services Monthly Report –January 2012.....................C-12 Tourism Development/Visitor Centre Monthly Report –January 2012...........................C-18

Minutes of Occasional/Advisory Committees Disability Advisory Team – 07 February 2012 ...............................................................C-21

Miscellaneous Cross Park Skate Park Redevelopment ...........................................................................C-24 YAA – New Events .........................................................................................................C-25

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Issue No. 3/2012

Inside this Issue

Correspondence


WA Local Government Association (WALGA) Infopage Metropolitan Local Government Review……………………………………………..COR-1 WA Local Government Association (WALGA) News Issue No. 6.12 – 13 February 2012 …………………………………………………..COR-3 Issue No. 7.12 - 20 February 2012 …………………………………………………..COR-5 Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) News 10 February 2012 .…………………………………………………………………...COR-7


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Monthly / Quarterly Departmental Reports Community Development Report – January/February 2012 .............................................C-2 Manager Library & Heritage Services Monthly Report –December 2011/January 12......C-6 Manager Ranger & Emergency Services Monthly Report –January 2012.....................C-12 Tourism Development/Visitor Centre Monthly Report –January 2012...........................C-18





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Information Bulletin Page HR-1 Information Items from Human Resource Management


1.1 EMPLOYEE MOVEMENTS New Staff:

Personal Assistant – Mayor’s Office – commencement date 19/3/12.

Staff Leaving:

Rates Debt Collection Officer – resignation effective 17/2/12.

Library Clerk – resignation effective 12/3/12.

Other Staff Movements (Internal):

Visitor Centre Coordinator moved to permanent position of Tourism Coordinator, effective 16/1/12.

Trainee Tourism Officer moved to permanent position of Tourism Officer, effective 11/1/12.

Current Recruitment Activity:

Asset Management Coordinator – position on hold.

Engineering Surveyor – position on hold.

Manager Economic Development – re-advertised 30/7/11, no suitable candidates.

Website Administrator – re-advertised, applications closed 19/1/12, recruitment progressing.

Organisational Development Officer – re-advertised, applications closed 2/2/12.

Senior Engineering Designer – recruitment process complete, candidate did not accept employment offer, no other suitable candidates. Recruitment Agency contacted for request for assistance.

Personal Assistant, Mayor’s Office – recruitment complete.

Senior Tourism Officer – recruitment progressing.

Community Development Officer, Healthy Communities – recruitment progressing.

Engineering Positions (various) – bulk advertisement inviting applications for several engineering vacancies within the directorate - applications close 16/2/12.

Executive Manager Corporate Services – applications close 1/3/12.

Senior Records Officer – re-advertised, applications close 1/3/12



Issue No. 3/2012

Inside this Issue

Correspondence


WA Local Government Association (WALGA) Infopage Metropolitan Local Government Review……………………………………………..COR-1 WA Local Government Association (WALGA) News Issue No. 6.12 – 13 February 2012 …………………………………………………..COR-3 Issue No. 7.12 - 20 February 2012 …………………………………………………..COR-5 Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) News 10 February 2012 …………………………………………………………………...COR -7


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Community Services



Monthly / Quarterly Departmental Reports Community Development Report – January/February 2012 .............................................C-2 Manager Liobrary & Heritage Services Monthly Report –December 2011/January 12....C-6 Manager Ranger & Emergency Services Monthly Report –January 2012.....................C-12 Tourism Development/Visitor Centre Monthly Report –January 2012...........................C-18





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Information Bulletin Page T-1 Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate


TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT ON OUTSTANDING MATTERS

ITEM REFERRING COMMITTEE

COMMENTS

Fletcher Park Bushland Management Plan T23/6/11

Technical Services

Further report be provided by June 2012 by Environmental Co-coordinator



TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE Works Programme – January - March 2012

Department January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 Civil Works Construction:

• Nicholson Road – between Harrisdale Drive and Road I.

• Abbey Road/Armadale Road realignment.

• Palomino Reserve upgrade. • Ranford Road – Preliminary Works to

dual between Tonkin Highway and Lake Road.

• Ranford Road – Lake Road to Armadale Road.

• Champion Drive/Tonkin Highway signals.

• Roleystone High School Embayments. • Slab Gully – Completion of Stage 5

upgrade. Maintenance: • Routine Maintenance as per

Programme. • Contract Road Sweeping. • Footpath Defects. • Drainage Maintenance in Various

Locations.

Construction: • Nicholson Road – between Harrisdale

Drive and Road I. • Abbey Road/Armadale Road

realignment. • Ranford Road – Lake Road to

Armadale Road. • Champion Drive/Tonkin Highway

signals. • Slab Gully – Completion of Stage 5

upgrade. • Poad Street – traffic calming. • Meyer Close – cul-de-sac. • Cammillo Road – re-surface, footpath. • Carawatha Road – re-surfacing. • Continuation of the footpath program. Maintenance: • Routine Maintenance as per

Programme. • Contract Road Sweeping. • Footpath Defects. • Drainage maintenance in various

locations.

Construction: • Nicholson Road – between Harrisdale

Drive and Road I. • Abbey Road/Armadale Road

realignment. • Ranford Road – Lake Road to

Armadale Road. • Champion Drive/Tonkin Highway

signals. • Slab Gully – Completion of Stage 5

upgrade. • Carawatha Road – re-surfacing. • Continuation of the footpath program. • Third Avenue - calming. • Jull Street/Third Avenue pedestrian

crossing. • Brookton Highway/Lefroy Road pipe

open drain. Maintenance: • Routine Maintenance as per

Programme. • Contract Road Sweeping. • Footpath Defects. • Drainage maintenance in various

locations.




Department January 2012 February 2012 March 2012

Development • Harrisdale Green – Stage 2B. • Harrisdale Green - Stage 3A. • Lots 113 and 114 Warton Road. • C Y O’Connor - Stage 2. • C Y O’Connor - Stage 3. • Burtonia Gardens – Stage 3. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6 (School

Site). • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8A. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9G. • Heron Park 2 - Stage 10A. • Heron Park 2 - Stage 10B. • Heron Park 2 - Stage 10C.

• Harrisdale Green – Stage 2B. • Harrisdale Green - Stage 3A. • Lots 113 and 114 Warton Road. • C Y O’Connor - Stage 2. • C Y O’Connor - Stage 3. • Burtonia Gardens – Stage 3. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6 (School

Site). • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8A. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9G. • Heron Park 2 - UWMP. • Heron Park 2 - Stage 10A. • Heron Park 2 - Stage 10B.

• Harrisdale Green – Stage 2B. • Harrisdale Green - Stage 3A. • Lots 113 and 114 Warton Road. • C Y O’Connor - Stage 2. • C Y O’Connor - Stage 3. • Burtonia Gardens – Stage 3. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6 (School

Site). • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8A. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9G. • Heron Park 2 - UWMP. • Heron Park 2 - Stage 10A. • Heron Park 2 - Stage 10B.




Department January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 • Heron Park 2 - UWMP. • Lot 9000 Westfield Road. • Lot 101 Waterwheel Road. • Lot 102 Waterwheel Road. • Lots 800 and 801 Waterwheel Road. • Lot 9504 Kilkenny Loop – Stage 2. • Lot 700 Eighth Road. • Lot 701 Eighth Road. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 3. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 4. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 5. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 6. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 7. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 8. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 9. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 10. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Entry. • Lot 2 Nicholson Road. • Lot 58 Armadale Road - Preliminary

earthworks and filling. • Lot 58 Armadale Road - Aspiri -

Stage 1. • Lot 58 Armadale Road - Aspiri -


Stage 3. • Lot 12 Canns Road.

• Heron Park 2 - Stage 10C. • Lot 9000 Westfield Road. • Lot 101 Waterwheel Road. • Lot 102 Waterwheel Road. • Lots 800 and 801 Waterwheel Road. • Lot 9504 Kilkenny Loop – Stage 2. • Lot 700 Eighth Road. • Lot 701 Eighth Road. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 3. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 4. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 5. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 6. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 7. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 8. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 9. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 10. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Entry. • Lot 58 Armadale Road - Preliminary




Stage 3. • Lot 12 Canns Road. • Lot 217 Lake Road - Bunnings Site.

• Heron Park 2 - Stage 10C. • Lot 9000 Westfield Road. • Lot 101 Waterwheel Road. • Lot 102 Waterwheel Road. • Lots 800 and 801 Waterwheel Road. • Lot 9504 Kilkenny Loop – Stage 2. • Lot 700 Eighth Road. • Lot 701 Eighth Road. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 3. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 4. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 5. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 6. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 7. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 8. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 9. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Stage 10. • Lot 22 Nicholson Road. – Entry. • Lot 58 Armadale Road - Preliminary




Stage 3. • Lot 12 Canns Road. • Lot 217 Lake Road - Bunnings Site.




Department January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 • Lot 217 Lake Road - Bunnings Site. • Lot 2 Nicholson Road - Cedar Woods

UWMP. • Lots 7 and 65 Lake Road. • Lot 20 Girrawheen Street. • Lot 4 Girrawheen Street. • ARA Champion Lakes – Stage 4. • WUW Cell C. Lot 16 Wollaston

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 - Wungong Reach –

Stage 1. • WUW Cell E - Wungong Reach –

Stage 2. • WUW Cell E - Wungong Reach –

Stage 3. • WUW Cell E - Whiteley Road

Realignment. • WUW Cell C, D, E - Water Main

Works. • WUW Cell C, D, E - Sewer Main

Works. • WUW Cell F - Structure Plan. • WUW Cell M - LWMS.

• Lot 2 Nicholson Road - UWMP. • Lot 2 Nicholson Road. • Lots 7 - 65 Lake Road. • Lot 4 Girrawheen Street. • Lot 20 Girrawheen Street. • ARA Champion Lakes – Stage 4. • ARA Gillam Drive – Stage 1. • ARA Gillam Drive – Stage 2. • ARA Westfield Rd – Stage 2. • WUW Cell C. Lot 16 Wollaston

Avenue. • WUW Cell D - Structure Plan. • WUW Cell E - Lot 5 Forrest Road. • WUW Cell E - Lot 8 - 9 Forrest Road. • WUW Cell E - Lot 10 - 11 Forrest

Road. • WUW Cell E - Lot 3 Eighth Road. • WUW Cell E - Lot 12 Eighth Road. • WUW Cell E - Wungong Reach

Stage 1. • WUW Cell E - Wungong Reach



Realignment.

• Lot 2 Nicholson Road - UWMP. • Lot 2 Nicholson Road. • Lots 7 - 65 Lake Road. • Lot 4 Girrawheen Street. • Lot 20 Girrawheen Street. • ARA Champion Lakes – Stage 4. • ARA Gillam Drive – Stage 1. • ARA Gillam Drive – Stage 2. • ARA Westfield Rd – Stage 2. • WUW Cell C. Lot 16 Wollaston

Avenue. • WUW Cell D - Structure Plan. • WUW Cell E - Lot 5 Forrest Road. • WUW Cell E - Lot 8 - 9 Forrest Road. • WUW Cell E - Lot 10 - 11 Forrest

Road. • WUW Cell E - Lot 3 Eighth Road. • WUW Cell E - Lot 12 Eighth Road. • WUW Cell E - Wungong Reach




Realignment.




Department January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 • WUW Cell K - Lot 101, 102, 103

Rowley Road. • WUW Cell IB - Lot r Rowley Road. • Forrestdale Business Park (FBP) –

SAS Global Swales. • FBP – Lots 80 and 130 Ranford Road. • FBP West- Structure Plan.

• WUW Cell C, D, E - Water Main Works.

• WUW Cell C, D, E - Sewer Main Works.

• WUW Cell F - Structure Plan. • WUW Cell M - LWMS. • WUW Cell K - Lot 101, 102, 103

Rowley Road. • WUW Cell IB - Lot 3 Rowley Road. • Forrestdale Business Park (FBP) –


• WUW Cell C, D, E - Water Main Works.

• WUW Cell C, D, E - Sewer Main Works.

• WUW Cell F - Structure Plan. • WUW Cell M - LWMS. • WUW Cell K - Lot 101, 102, 103

Rowley Road. • WUW Cell IB - Lot 3 Rowley Road. • Forrestdale Business Park (FBP) –


Design and Engineering

• Saw Road - Traffic Management. • Patterson Road - Drainage. • Turner Road - Reconstruction. • Nicholson Road - Exchange to Piara

Drive. • Connell Avenue - School Parking. • Nicholson Road - Stage 4 - Piara Drive

to Armadale Road. • Traffic Signal Designs - Denny/Streich

Avenues. • School parking arrangements. • Traffic Signal Changes - Yellowwood/

Main Street/Nicholson Road. • Clifton Street - LATM.

• Patterson Road - Drainage. • Turner Road, Final Draft. • Nicholson Road - Piara Drive to

Armadale Road. • Connell Avenue - School Parking. • Denny Avenue/Streich Avenue - traffic

signals. • Blackspot Programme 2012/2013. • Blackspot Programme 2013/2014. • Connell Avenue - Regional Path. • Preliminaty Design - Minnawarra

Lake. • Street light design - Nicholson Road.

• Patterson Road Drainage. • Nicholson Road - Piara Drive to

Armadale Road. • Street light design - various

intersections. • Street light design - Armadale Road. • Street Light Design Clifton Street. • Design proposal for Rehabilitation

Grants. • Blackspot Programme - 2012/2013 and

2013/2014. • Five year drainage programme. • Ten year pathway programme.




Department January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 Parks Works Capital/Asset Works

• Memorial Park - Commencement of research Anzac Ribbons project.

• Palomino Park - Civil works completion of oval and sand arena reconstruction; completion of pump, electrics and auto reticulation installation; commencement and completion of oval grassing.

• Springdale Reserve - complete install pump and electrics connect to irrigation system.

• Completion of New Signage various reserves.


• Gwynne Park lighting - Maintenance • Contract play space maintenance. • Scheduled mowing. • Irrigation maintenance. • Bushland maintenance. • Civic Precinct maintenance. • New Estate maintenance. • Citywide streetscape maintenance. • Customer requests.

Capital/Asset Works • Memorial Park - Commencement of

research Anzac Ribbons project. • Palomino Park - Civil works

completion of oval and sand arena reconstruction; completion of pump, electrics and auto reticulation installation; commencement and completion of oval grassing.


• Completion of New Signage various reserves.


• Gwynne Park lighting. Maintenance • Contract play space maintenance. • Scheduled mowing. • Irrigation maintenance. • Bushland maintenance. • Civic Precinct maintenance. • New Estate maintenance. • Citywide streetscape maintenance. • Customer requests.

Capital/Asset Works • Memorial Park - Commencement of

construction Anzac Ribbons project. • Palomino Park - Consolidation of oval

reconstruction. • Fletcher Park - commencement of

upgrade works • Completion of New Signage various

reserves. • Springdale Reserve - complete install

pump and electrics connect to irrigation system.

• Gwynne Park lighting completion • Supply and Install Automatic

Reticulation John Dunn Reserve – System Installation

• Commence Playground upgrades Churchman’s Brook and Matthew Stott Reserve.

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




Department January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 • Barbecue cleaning.

• Barbecue cleaning. • New Estate maintenance. • Citywide streetscape maintenance. • Customer requests. • Barbecue cleaning.

Parks Subdivisional Development

• Aspiri Stage 2A- Piara Waters. • Burtonia Gardens – Stage 3. • Harrisdale Stage 2B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6 (School

Site). • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7C. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 7D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8A. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 8B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9A. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 9G. • Heron Park 2 – Stage 10. • Heron Park 2. UWMP.

Aspiri Stage 2A- Piara Waters. • Burtonia Gardens – Stage 3. • Harrisdale Stage 2B Harrisdale Stage 3A. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6 (School


Aspiri Stage 2A- Piara Waters. • Burtonia Gardens – Stage 3. • Harrisdale Stage 2B • Harrisdale Stage 3A. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4B. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 4D. • Newhaven Precinct Stage 6 (School





Department January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 Parks Design and Documentation

• Cross Park future water supply • New Playgrounds design and

documentation Churchman’s Brook Community Centre and Matthew Stott Reserve.

• RFT Supply of Landscape Maintenance Services Heron Park - documents out.

• RFT 28/11 Maintenance of Citywide Roundabouts and Streetscapes - Implement Contract.

• RFT Supply and Installation of Irrigation Systems - panel of providers.

• RFQ Supply and Install Automatic

Reticulation John Dunn Reserve - preparation of documents.

• Monthly Capital Works and Maintenance Financial Report.

• Vandalism Report Parks and Property - Cross Park.

• New Estates Streetscape Audit. • City of Armadale Benchmarking

Assessment - Service and Staffing Levels.

• Cross Park/Rushton Park - Water Retention Aid Trial.

• Cross Park future water supply. • New Estates Streetscape Audit. • City of Armadale Benchmarking

Assessment - Service and Staffing Levels.

• RFQ Supply and Install Automatic Reticulation John Dunn Reserve – Quote Assessment & Awarding of Contract.

• RFT Supply and Installation of Irrigation Systems - panel of providers.

• Cross Park/Rushton Park - Water Retention Aid Trial.

• Parks Schedule of Estimates

Development. • City of Armadale Standard

Specification - Grassing and Turf Renovations.

• Parks Annual Handbook. • GUMS Water Source and Area of Use

Audit. • GUMS Completion of Reticulation

System Audits. • Parks 5 year Capital Asset

Replacement Plan development.

• Cross Park future water supply. • GUMS Water Source and Area of Use

Audit. • GUMS Completion of Reticulation

System Audits. • Parks Schedule of Estimates

Development. • Parks Annual Handbook. • Parks 5 year Capital Asset

Replacement Plan development. • Kelmscott CBD landscape upgrade. • Vandalism monthly report. • Vandalism comparison report

2009/2010 and 2010/2011. • Neerigen Street landscape upgrade. • Nicholson Road landscape design and

documentation. • Warton Road landscape design and

documentation. • Armadale Road landscape design and

documentation. • Champion Drive landscape design and

documentation. • RFT Albany Highway/South West

Highway entry landscape design and documentation.




Department January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 • City of Armadale Bore and Pump

Database Update. • Parks Schedule of Estimates

Development. • City of Armadale Standard

Specification - Grassing and Turf Renovations.

• Parks Annual Handbook. • GUMS Water Source and Area of Use

Audit. • Nicholson Road landscape design and


documentation. • Ranford Road landscape design and



documentation. • Albany Hwy/South West Highway

entry landscape design and documentation.

• Ranford Road landscape design and documentation.

• Kelmscott CBD landscape upgrade • Vandalism monthly report. • Vandalism comparison report

2009/2010 and 2010/2011. • Neerigan Street landscape upgrade. • Nicholson Road landscape design and




documentation. • Albany Highway/South West Highway

entry landscape design and documentation.


Jull Street review landscape design and documentation.


Jull Street review landscape design and documentation

• Review Playground maintenance tender specification.




Department January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 • Jull Street review landscape design and

documentation.

Property Management

Capital Works: • Administration –Working drawings for

Tender documents for Administration Fascia project underway. Tender to be advertised in late November.

• Administration archive conversion and air conditioning. Brief confirmed for air conditioning. Still waiting for details of art storage facility.

• Audio equipment for Council Chambers – additional quotations received for wireless system. Awaiting instruction to order then 6 week lead in.

Upgrade: • Depot Workshop - switchboard

(ongoing). Difficulties with utilities and confirmation of regulations.

Capital Works: • Administration –Tenders closed on

31 January for Fascia project. Contract to be awarded in April 2012.

• Administration archive conversion air conditioning will be installed in 4 weeks. Details of art storage facility racks to be investigated in conjunction with Community Services.

• Audio equipment for Council Chambers has been installed and is operational. Visual options are being explored.

• Community Services accommodation in Administration. Completed

• Armadale Hall – White ant damage and new flooring to kitchen. Completed

• Roleystone Theatre – New roof, gutters and downpipes. Completed



Capital Works: • Administration –Tenders to closed on

31 January for Fascia project. Contract to be awarded in April 2012. Report due to go to council 13th Feb. 2012.

• Administration archive conversion air conditioning will be installed in 4 weeks. Details of art storage facility racks to be investigated in conjunction with Community Services.

• Safe roof access points to be re-instated and increased at Armadale Arena.






Department January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 • Old Administration Building - Roof

and flashings ongoing. • Depot Communications Tower

(Ongoing) – Tender awarded to Future Engineering Ltd.

• Kelmscott Hall floor - sand make good reline and polyurethane.

• General upgrade works to Armadale golf Club.

• Administration electrical upgrade RCD’s to ground floor.

Renewal: • Armadale Town Hall - Windows and

• Old Administration Building - Roof and flashings - ongoing.

• Depot Communications Tower has

been erected. Communications control hut due to arrive second week in February.

• Kelmscott Hall floor - sand, make good, reline, and polyurethane.

• General upgrade works to Armadale Golf Club. Completion by April 2012.

• Administration electrical upgrade RCD’s to ground floor. Completed.

• Champion Centre, new toilets to comply with code.

• Buckingham Cottage – Doors and windows upgraded to provide security. Completed

• Settlers Common “Willow Heights building repainted. Completed

• Depot Workshop roof and offices repainted. Completed

• Technical Services Building – Safety roof anchor points installation underway.


• Old Administration Building - Roof and flashings - ongoing.

• Depot Communications Tower has

been erected. Communications control hut due to arrive second week in February. Power Supply and equipment Relocation due March 2012

• General upgrade works to Armadale Golf Club. Completion by April 2012.

• Champion Centre, new toilets to comply with code.

• Technical Services Building – Safety roof anchor points installation underway.

• Electric Door to new Community Services Office

• New furniture for Community Services and Rangers office.





Department January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 doors renewal (Ongoing).

• Design work for Admin toilets renewal, upstairs staff and lower ground Male and Female.

• History House floor renewal • DCP (Old Administration) removal of

existing carpets to lower floor offices and replacement with carpet tiles.

doors renewal. Completion expected end of March 2012.

• Design work for Admin toilets renewal, upstairs staff and lower ground - male and female.

• History House floor renewal, works underway, completion by end of February 2012.

• Department of Child Protection (Old

Administration Building) removal of existing carpets to lower floor offices and replacement with carpet tiles. Completed

doors renewal. Completion expected end of March 2012.

• Design work for Admin toilets renewal, upstairs staff and lower ground - male and female.

• Kelmscott Hall Flooring Renewal. • Replacement of Skylight Windows in

John Dunn Hall. • Replacement Gutters and Downpipes

at Forrestdale Hall. • Replacement Air Conditioning to the

Boxing Gym at Armadale Arena.

City Projects Capital Works: • Youth Activity Area. • Baker’s House –Tender Advertising. • Piara Waters – Tender Advertising. • Cross Park Skate Park – Design and

Documentation.

Capital Works: • Baker’s House –Tender Review. • Piara Waters – Tender Review. • Cross Park Skate Park – Design and

Documentation.

Capital Works: •• Baker’s House –Works commence. • Piara Waters – Works commence. • Cross Park Skate Park – Detailed

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Inside this Issue

Correspondence


WA Local Government Association (WALGA) Infopage Metropolitan Local Government Review……………………………………………..COR-1 WA Local Government Association (WALGA) News Issue No. 6.12 – 13 February 2012 …………………………………………………..COR-3 Issue No. 7.12 - 20 February 2012 …………………………………………………..COR-5 Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) News 10 February 2012 ..…………………………………………………………………...COR-7


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Monthly / Quarterly Departmental Reports Community Development Report – January/February 2012 .............................................C-2 Manager Library & Heritage Services Monthly Report –December 2011/January 12......C-6 Manager Ranger & Emergency Services Monthly Report –January 2012 .....................C-12 Tourism Development/Visitor Centre Monthly Report –January 2012...........................C-18


Miscellaneous Cross Park Skate Park Redevelopment............................................................................C-24 YAA – New Events .........................................................................................................C-25



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MATTERS OUTSTANDING REPORT

COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT ON OUTSTANDING MATTERS – OCTOBER 2011

DEPT. ACTION/STATUS “That the matter for provision of a City of Armadale outpost at Bakers House be referred to the Community Services Committee.”

Community Planning C14/6/11 RECOMMEND That Council:- Receive a further report to identify options to support communities in the City’s growth areas.



COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT –JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 2012 Community Planning: The Community Infrastructure Plan (CIP) update is close to completion with a draft due to be presented to Council in April. The main revisions in the CIP include reformatting, identifying relationships with other state and Council strategies, policies and detailed studies, inclusion of identified community infrastructure projects (North Forrestdale and Wungong Urban) and identifying the existing and projected City demographics. The South East Regional Recreation Advisory Group (SERRAG) review of the Regional Recreation Strategy is being presented to Elected Members on 7 February 2012 and 8 March 2012. The Armadale Golf Course Feasibility Study is underway with a stakeholder workshop (City of Armadale officers, golf club representatives and golf course lessee) being held on 8 February 2012. A project scope is being finalised for the concept design of three community sites in Harrisdale and Piara Waters for community/education shared use sites. The concept plans will include shared use of community/sporting buildings and playing fields on two primary school sites and one high school site as identified in the approved structure plans in the North Forrestdale development area. Children's and Families: Youth: The Launch of the new Youth Activity Area (YAA) was held on Friday, 17th February 2012, with the Hon Terry Waldron MLA, Minister for Sport and Recreation; Racing and Gaming formally opening the new space with Mayor Henry Zelones . Freestyle Now will be running BMX and Skateboarding demonstrations, Hush Dance Group will be providing some hip hop dance sessions and Shorty D will also be performing, along with a live DJ. A free sausage sizzle, and donuts, will be on offer to all attendees. Freestyle Now will also be running weekly Thursday afternoon coaching sessions at the YAA from February 23rd to April 12th, finishing with a competition on Friday April 13th to mark the first day of National Youth Week. The coaching sessions will be available free of charge to any local youth interested in participating and will offer coaching in BMX, Skateboarding and Scooter. Two to three Freestyle Now Squad Members will attend each session, teaching a range of new skills and techniques. National Youth Week: Working with Armadale Youth Resources, Edventures and Save the Children, plans are being made for activities to take place during National Youth Week from 13 - 22 April. Armadale Youth Resources will be holding Evolution@Jull Street on the 22nd April to wrap up the week. Activities taking place on the day include market stalls, Amp It Up youth band performances, DJs, hip hop dancers, HALO indigenous dancers, Drum BEAT performances, Telstra Exchange Artwork unveiling, art sessions, PCYC Climbing Wall and art, textile and fashion displays.



The City continues to support other youth focused agencies to develop and submit funding proposals, in particular working with the Armadale PCYC to develop proposals for an ongoing Basketball Program. Seniors, Access & Inclusion: Positive Ageing Strategy Working Group Letters and forms for Expressions of Interest For the Positive Ageing Strategy Working Group were sent to sector organisations with expressions of interest sought from the community through advertisements in the local newspaper and on the City's web site. Disability Advisory Team (DAT) DAT had their first meeting for the year on the 7 February 2012. A presiding member (Cr Melissa Northcott) and a deputy presiding member ( Mr Mark Dadd - Community Member) were elected. Community Partnerships: The Eat - Act - Live project for which the City recently received a $566,000 Healthy Communities Grant is progressing well, with recruiting underway to employ a Healthy Communities Officer. Many links have been made with agencies to ensure the effective referrals of participants. Volunteering: Armadale Volunteer Services (AVS) applied for a further five years funding from the Department for Communities during this period. AVS will be hosting a Volunteer Management Network meeting on 14 February at the Champion Centre. Network topic: Grant Writing. There will be presenters from City of Armadale, City of Gosnells and Lotterywest. Champion Centre: The Champion Centre has three School Holiday programs annually January, April and October, the programs are all arts based. Since the evolution of the Champion Centre programs they have created many inspiring art pieces. This year a partnership between the Champion Centre and the Aquatic Centre saw the creation of a snake mural which is in the grandstand alongside the main swimming pool. The Champion Centre is becoming the “space” for a children’s Aboriginal art collection; this has become an effective vehicle to provide free inventive programs and imaginative experiences that expand the children’s minds and invites them to explore their world and their place in it by developing their imagination and creativity through the arts.



Events: Australia Day The Australia Day activities comprise the City's largest community event, in past years attracting crowds in the tens of thousands. The day involves entertainment, community stalls and carnival rides as well as an Australia Day Citizenship ceremony culminating with a fireworks display. For the second successive year the fireworks were launched from the car park adjacent to the City's admin building. Prior to this the fireworks were launched from the roof of Armadale Central shopping centre and before that, the reserve on which the shopping centre now stands. Numbers for this year's event were significantly reduced from previous years which can be attributed in the main, to two factors. The first was the extreme heat with a maximum of 42 forecast and realised on the day. The second was the uncertainly generated in the media about whether any of the fireworks displays in the metropolitan area including the Perth Sky show would be cancelled, given the forecast extreme conditions. In the City's case, as part of the annual risk mitigation process an exemption is in place allowing fireworks to be launched on fire ban days with the exception of 'catastrophic' fire ban days. This exemption is organised with the relevant authorities including FESA on the basis of the emergency management plans that are developed for the event including the placement of fire units around the launch site. While heat is a consideration the main concern is wind, with wind over 50 kilometres per hour an automatic trigger to cancel a display. The conditions in the lead up to Australia Day indicated that there would be no fire ban and so while there is always a risk of cancellation, there was every likelihood that all of the events in the metropolitan area would proceed as normal. Event organisers were however, faced with an unusual situation this year with the unseasonal and un-forecast electrical storm that affected most of the metropolitan fireworks displays. The progress of the storm was monitored as it progressed south from the northern suburbs and a recommendation was made at approximately 7.30pm to bring the display forward from 8.30pm to 8pm when it looked highly likely that the storm was going to pass directly over the City centre. While the storm dissipated just north of the City, the main consideration was the risk of exposing the public to extreme weather including electrical activity. While the reschedule may have inconvenienced some people who were planning on arriving just before 8.30 there was a significant likelihood of severe weather such as that which caused the cancellation of the show at Rockingham and the rainy conditions at Bassendean, Perth and Hillarys. Ramped: The City of Armadale's Ramped school holiday program has recently come to an end, targeted at 12 - 17 year olds the program offered young people of Armadale a range of workshop activities to participate in free of charge throughout January including VJ'ing, Drumming and percussion, Urban art, Hip Hop and Circus Skills workshops as well as two showcases of local upcoming bands in the Ramped bands showcases. The program was well received by young people in the community especially the Hip Hop workshops in the Jull Street Mall on Thursday evening's with an average attendance of 15 - 25 young people, the program has received great feedback from local parents who's children have participated in some of the workshops on offer and showcases there is a demand for programs of a similar nature in the local community. The program was supported by Drug Arm, Save the Children



and Armadale Youth Resources who provided youth workers to assist with supervision of all workshop activities. The Heron Park Family Fun Day took place on Sunday 12 February between 2-6pm at Bakers House. The City of Armadale events team have supported the Satterley group in planning for the event and had an information stall on the day promoting a range of Community Services programs and services. The event featured a range of activities for children including face painting and amusement rides with a main stage filled with non stop entertainment plus stalls from local community groups.


LIBRARY & HERITAGE SERVICES GENERAL MONTHLY REPORT – DECEMBER 2011/JANUARY 2012 LIBRARY SERVICES

Statistical Performance Indicators The Library Department’s statistical performance indicators report for the months of December 2011 and January 2012 are attached. (“Attachment (CA-1)” )

“E”xtension Activities (Enrich, Educate, Explore, Escape, Entertain, Evolve)

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

“E” (Enrich, Educate, Explore) Sessions Report – December/January 2012 School Holiday Programme Prepared by – Shirley Reilly and Sharon Britza, Librarians at Seville Grove and Kelmscott Libraries Topic: Explore WA Presenters: Shirley Reilly, Communicare staff, Greg Hastings Dates: Monday 19th December; Tuesday 17th January; and Tuesday 24th January 2012 Venue: Seville Grove, Armadale and Kelmscott Libraries No. Attending: Approx. Children; Adults SVG: 18 children, 11 adults ARM : 20 children, 12 adults KMS: 25 children ,13 adults Staff from Communicare provided an array of Christmas crafts for a keen group of children to create at the Seville Grove Library. Crafts offered included wreaths, bookmarks, friendship bracelets, Christmas cards and salt dough. 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. Communicare have kindly offered to organize and run some craft sessions in our libraries during school holidays to cater for primary school aged children. This is a good way for this agency to connect with families they might not reach with some of their other programs. At Armadale Library two sessions were held for children to make their own ‘hotdog’ book. The children and parents were shown the technique of how to make a book from an A3 sheet of paper and then the children wrote in their book and used craft materials to illustrate it. The original was then copied on a colour photocopier and folded again to make more copies of the children’s own work. This concept has been used in the Better Beginnings ‘Creating Books in Communities’ program and ties in well with our National Year of Reading activities. Children, parents and staff from a local childcare that attended were thrilled with the results. Literacy skills and self esteem are some of the benefits that children gain by making their own book.



Kelmscott Library hosted Greg Hastings’ ‘Wandering in the bush show’ – a wonderful fun filled session of music and song. Each song was interactive as the children pretended to be bush animals, linking their movements with the music. Aboriginal culture and stories were interwoven with a fine display of didgeridoo playing – with a lesson how to play thrown in at the end for good measure. The audience comprised of a mix of ages with both a day care centre and family groups attending .The excellent performance was well received by everyone and was both entertaining and educational.

“E” (Enrich, Educate, Explore) Session Computer Training Program Report prepared by – Jan Pedroli – Adult Services Librarian Armadale Adult Computer Training Program courses continue to be extremely popular, with four courses currently being run and some 60 people on the waiting list. The courses offered are ‘The Blank Slate’ for those new to computers and ‘Know a little not a lot’ for those with some knowledge. The next two Mobile Phone courses, being run courtesy of a Telstra Connected Seniors grant are fully booked, with four more courses to be offered before the beginning of June, when the grant acquittal will be completed. “E” (Enrich, Educate, Entertain Evolve) Report prepared by – Jan Pedroli - Librarian Armadale

The Australian Library & Information Association together with The Library Agency and other founding partners has declared 2012 as the ‘National Year of Reading’. The National Year of Reading website at http://www.love2read.org.au/ states the following:

Nearly half the population struggles without the literacy skills to meet the most basic demands of everyday life and work. There are 46% of Australians who can't read



newspapers; follow a recipe; make sense of timetables, or understand the instructions on a medicine bottle.

Australian libraries and library associations are behind a campaign to turn 2012 into the National Year of Reading, linking together all the great things that are already happening around books, reading and literacy, and giving them an extra boost, with inspirational programs and events taking place across the country.

Libraries will be partnering with government, the media, writers, schools, publishers, booksellers, employers, child care providers, health professionals and a whole host of other organisations that share our passion for reading.

The National Year of Reading 2012 is about children learning to read and keen readers finding new sources of inspiration. It's about supporting reading initiatives while respecting the oral tradition of storytelling. It's about helping people discover and rediscover the magic of books. And most of all, it's about Australians becoming a nation of readers.

Nearly half our population can't read with any fluency. It's a shameful and worrying statistic. We've identified three goals which will help us turn Australia into a nation of readers and encourage a reading culture in every home:

For all Australians to understand the benefits of reading as a life skill and a catalyst for well-being;

To promote a reading culture in every home; and To establish an aspirational goal for families, of parents and caregivers sharing

books with their children every day.

The importance of the National Year of Reading has been recognized by the Federal Government with financial support announced in 2011:

12.00pm, Friday 8 July, 2011: During the Prime Minister's Literary Awards event at the National Library of Australia, in Canberra today, Prime Minister Julia Gillard formally announced the Australian Government's support for the National Year of Reading 2012 and funding of $1.3 million through the Office for the Arts and Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

Minister for the Arts Simon Crean said the National Year of Reading is an excellent initiative to highlight the importance of reading as a life skill and as a source of enjoyment.

"I commend the libraries and library associations, including the Australian Library and Information Association, for working to inspire a love of reading in Australians. The benefits of improved literacy are significant for both the community and workplace productivity," Mr Crean said.

The Australian Government funding will support the One Country Reading and workplace literacy initiatives - two of the four key national programs for the National Year of Reading. Sponsorship is being sought for the two other programs - The Reading Hour and public library membership drive.

This funding is in addition to the Adult Learners' Week national grant funding provided by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and



Workplace Relations (DEEWR) for the "It's never too late … to learn to read" competition.

The City’s libraries are heavily supporting the National Year of Reading to be officially launched on 14 February. The months leading up to the launch have involved a lot of planning for a number of specific events and promotions. All of the libraries will have ongoing displays and outreach programs to support the initiative. All of the regular library events will be branded as “National Year of Reading” events with the logo:

Reports on these events, that it is hoped will raise the importance of reading in the community, will be provided during the 2012 year. HERITAGE SERVICES Statistical Performance Indicators The Heritage Department’s statistical performance indicators report for the months of December 11 and January 12 are attached (Attachment 1 ).

Birtwistle Local Studies Library (Report prepared by Susan Hall, Historian/Local Studies Librarian) Oral history interviews The ongoing volunteer task of interviewing residents for oral histories remains a priority for the Local Studies Library. An interview with Mrs Beryl Tyler, who has for many years been actively involved with services to the community, is progressing. The interview continues with Bert Harrison with a focus on the local horse stables and the family retail store, Harrisons. Barbara Walker, former shopping centre manager at Armadale and at Kelmscott was interviewed in January. Digitised images on the internet Suitable databases and software systems are being investigated to host selected images from the Local Studies Library photographic collection on the City’s website via the public library catalogue. Testing of the preferred database is due to commence. Once the final decision has been made as to its suitability, and contracts are finalized, the task of entering the digitized photographs and adding the known metadata will commence. Additional research will be required for some of the photographs. This is a major project and requires specialist knowledge in entering data related to the contents of a photograph. For example, a house built in a particular period may have



fencing, verandas, power lines etc clearly displayed in the photo. This detail should be entered as searchable metadata, so that anyone researching information related to these subjects is directed to this photograph. Additionally, the date and time of the photograph should be recorded and any copyright associated with it. The lack of metadata related to many of the photographs in the collection became evident when seeking appropriate photographs for Settlement to City. The Local Studies Librarian is working closely with the City’s Records and Information Technology Departments in progressing this major project.

Family History A new subscription to the genealogy database, Findmypast has been confirmed and is proving popular with family researchers. This database provides additional information to the State Library of Western Australia supported Ancestry.com database. A recent article and photograph of volunteers in the local press promoted the services available to the community from the Family History Research Centre that is an integral part of the Local Studies Library. Roleystone class attendance books 1980s to early 2000s With the closure of the Roleystone Primary School, the disposal of what was considered to be unnecessary student records was likely. To avoid the records from being destroyed they were delivered to the Local Studies Library and then re-directed to the WA Department of Education for its archives. History House Museum (Report prepared by Christen Bell, Museum Curator) Education Programs Draft Flyers were designed in December ready to go out to schools at the beginning of the 2012 school year, outlining the School Programs being offered by the Museum in 2012. Traditionally Term One is not a busy month for the School Program so the closure of the History House Museum for renovations should not impact negatively on schools. Email advice has been sent out to all schools in the district advising of the dates of closure of the museum. An OutReach program has been offered to schools if they wish to incorporate the Museum’s programs in their classroom during this period. The email also included a request for the Education Officer to go out to schools and talk to the staff about the Australian Curriculum programs offered at the Museum. Research and planning for the ‘Armadale Ramble’ school holiday program was assisted by a student volunteer. This involved scouting out points along the Ramble, writing questions and taking photos at each site for later reference. Also a passport was designed for participants. While the Ramble was a successful concept, the hot weather resulted in most



participants not completing it. The team that did complete it thoroughly enjoyed the experience and as a result of the positive feedback it is recommended that this program be presented again in the future in either the Autumn or Spring School Holidays. End of Year Function On December 14th 2011, the volunteers from the History House Museum, Bert Tyler Vintage Machinery Museum and the Birtwistle Local Studies attended an end of year function at the Settlers Common where everyone enjoyed a picnic and the chance to either meet or catch up with those working on different days or in different areas. The Museum Curator and Local Studies Librarian used this as an opportunity to thank the volunteers for another year of hard work which has allowed all three branches of public history to be made available to the public. History House Museum renovations The major task of emptying the Museum of its exhibitions following the closure from the 20th of January was completed as planned. The floor has been prepared to ensure a safe walking surface for future visitors to the museum and new carpet is in the process of being laid. Walls have been repaired and repainted as required. It is planned that the Museum will re-open on the 1st of March. The opening will include a new temporary exhibition titled Aladdin’s Cave: Treasures of the Collection. Interpretation Plan Stage B-C updates This part of the redevelopment of exhibitions at the Museum, made possible by the successful Lotteries Commission grant to match the City’s budgeted funds, will focus on the City of Armadale developing into a community from 1830 through to 1914. The three key areas will be the families who help create the local communities, the industries that enabled them to make the area their home and the institutions that grew out of these communities. The Museum Curator, Education Officer and volunteers are currently putting together an object list relating to these three thematic areas and preparing the text. This is a time consuming project to ensure that this display is accurate and includes as much information as possible so that that the Museum displays will be appropriate for as long a period as possible.


RANGER & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT – JANAURY 2012 Animal Control Dogs Ranger Services received four hundred and eighty three (483) requests for assistance during the report period. The primary focus of Ranger Services is managing the response to the community for requests for service. Vehicles Parking

Ranger Service attended to one hundred and thirty eight (138) general enquiries relating to the unlawful parking of vehicles during this report period.

Commercial Vehicles (Trucks) There has been a slight reduction in the number of reports received in relation to trucks being parked in residential areas for extended periods of time. Rangers will continue to be vigilant in this area of operations.

Control of Vehicles (Off Road Areas) Ranger Services attended to twenty one (21) reports of vehicles (motor cycles) being driven in a prohibited area, during the report period. Rangers currently provide a service to the community in respect to reports of off-road vehicles being driven or used in certain areas, particularly where it is identified that life and or property are at risk. Notwithstanding the City of Armadale do not have a local law relating to the control of off-road vehicles, such matters are dealt with pursuant to the “Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978” (ORV Act) Where a complaint is received alleging that a contravention of the ORV Act has occurred, regardless of it being in a private or public place, Ranger Services initiate a full and thorough investigation of the incident. The investigating officer establishes a Customer Request Management File (CRM) on which all relevant information is recorded, such as – Complainants’ details and statements. Description and details of the alleged offender. Witnesses statements Any other information that may be deemed relevant to the investigation.



Litter During this report period Ranger Services received seventy seven (77) requests for service in relation to Litter and the illegal dumping of rubbish. Keeping Roadsides and Council Reserves litter free is a major focus of the City of Armadale and Rangers are ever vigilant in identifying and apprehending litter offenders.

Rangers respond to littering complaints by taking an approach that not only serves to resolve the current problem, but also prevents further problems from developing. To do this the Ranger must evaluate and implement strategies to monitor the situation and apprehend those persons responsible. Unfortunately Rangers are not always able to ascertain details of persons dumping rubbish, with this in view the public are requested to report the details of persons observed to be depositing rubbish on reserve and into bushland sites. Fire Services Rangers continue a high profile in relation to hazardous blocks and offer advice to land owners with regard to fuel reduction and ongoing maintenance of firebreaks.

Ranger Services attended to two hundred and fifty six (256) enquiries, during this report period, mainly associated with alternative style firebreaks and advice regarding general fire safety.

Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades have experienced a lower than usual amount of calls to bush/scrub fires, during January, however due to the excellent response from members they have been able to deal with those incidents in a timely and effective manner, thereby reducing the potential for a major fire situation.

General Business

Firebreak Inspections Ranger Services are now actively engaged in the annual firebreak inspections programme, and have been particularly vigilant in targeting vacant land with long dry grass especially in light of the amount of late rain experienced thereby increasing the fuel growth. At the time of writing this report Ranger Service have inspected four thousand six hundred and ninety six (4,696) properties throughout the district. Bush fire Preparedness Property specific fire controls are the primary basis for fire management in the community and represent the “lowest common denominator” approach. Fire preparedness is a critical aspect in reducing risk and enabling effective fire response. It is the responsibility of each and every landowner and land manager to ensure that their landholdings meet statutory fire regulations and that they have implemented adequate fire preparedness measures.



Individual landowners are responsible for ensuring the risk of fire is minimised on each property. The costs of installation of firebreaks are borne by all landowners, which is reasonable given that the landowners (or land managers) are responsible for fire management on their property. It is relevant to note that annually, Local Government and State Government agencies direct significant resources toward community level fire management. This shared approach ensures that the risk to the community in terms of fire management is minimised and enables the formation of effective partnerships and working relationships for fire response, education and advice. By undertaking this property specific approach to fire prevention, should one segment fail, the whole community is not put at risk. Furthermore, by relying on individual property owners to ensure fire preparedness, the City has needed to be flexible in the type of firebreak that it considers acceptable.

The City also needs to ensure that, within this flexibility, the minimum provisions of the Bush Fires Act are adhered to. The application of the Bush Fires Act in this context is not a simple task, because this legislation is principally design for rural and agricultural areas, not the fringes of the Metropolitan area.

Individuals seeking to preserve vegetation on their land (which is also an aim of the City) are not required to have mineral earth firebreaks, provided other alternative measures are undertaken. For alternatives to be utilized, landholders must apply for firebreaks “of an alternative nature or in an alternative location” by the 1st of November each year. This allows evaluation of the alternatives in sufficient time for enhancement of the arrangements by the “Firebreak Notice” gazetted time, should the original proposal not be sufficient.

For instance, allowances may be made for residential properties based on the following:

Property is less than 5,000 m2; Substantially cleared of native vegetation. Grass is maintained on the property at 5 cm or less in lieu of a firebreak.

Other circumstances and/or methods of control that may be considered as an alternative to perimeter earthen firebreaks on larger lots (> 5,000m2) include:

Controlled burns; Appropriate chemical control of vegetation using herbicides; Grazing; Physical removal of fire hazard (fuel loads) and regular maintenance; Use of natural features (rock outcrops, low heath areas); Discreet zoning of vegetation type and cover; and The installation of irrigation systems.

For all properties in the City, other alternatives may also be considered, depending upon local factors and circumstances.



Ranger Services assess individual properties for compliance with the legislation and advice of appropriate actions required. Assessing properties is a resource intensive activity, which highlights the importance of liaison, training and educational components of fire preparedness in the regional approach.

Several months prior to the beginning of the fire season Ranger Services evaluate areas throughout the City for the purpose of identifying and formulating a firebreak inspection strategy for that particular year. Rangers also issue Notices in accordance with the provisions of the Bush Fires Act, to landowners where it is identified that a potential fire hazard is developing and requires additional work prior to the firebreak period.

Statutory advice of the requirements in regard to firebreaks is included with the annual rates notices sent to all landowners. In addition to this, notices are placed in the West Australian and local newspapers advising residents and landowners of the requirements of the “Firebreak Notice”.



January 2012 Statistics

DOGS January January 2011/2012 2010/2011

2012 2011 Progressive Total

Progressive Total

Wandering 56 39 482 371 Up 30%

Dogs for Pick Up 32 27 266 211 Up 26%

Barking 18 36 244 197 Up 24%

Attacks 21 18 150 136 Up 10%

Lost & Found 168 100 794 620 Up 28%

Multiple / Restricted Inspections 9 5 37 45 Down 18%

Vet collection & Cremation 9 0 95 0 Up

General Information 18 8 129 81 Up 59%

Sub Total 331 233 2197 1661 Up 32%

Office Phone Enquiries 152 114 1447 1462 Down 1%

Total 483 347 3644 3123 Up 17%

PARKING / VEHICLES January January 2011/2012 2010/2011


Progressive Total

General Parking 18 14 164 119 Up 38%

Trucks 4 1 30 31 Down 3%

School Parking 9 0 292 31 Up 230%

Illegal Parking in CBD 19 2 109 25 Up 336%

Abandoned Vehicles 32 12 141 115 Up 23%

Off Road Vehicles 21 12 176 102 Up 73%

Sub Total 103 41 912 423 Up 115%

Office Phone Enquiries 35 10 171 96 Up 78%

Total 138 51 1083 519 Up 111%

LIVESTOCK January January 2011/2012 2010/2011


Progressive Total

Lost & Found 6 1 8 15 Down 47%

General 0 11 87 89 Down 2%

Sub Total 6 12 95 104 Down 7%


Total 6 16 215 152 Up 41%



LITTER January January 2011/2012 2010/2011


Progressive Total

General Information 0 0 0 6 Down

Private Property 9 2 46 29 Up 59%

Roadside / Reserve 15 21 70 128 Down 45%

Verge 28 8 154 62 Up 148%

Sub Total 52 31 270 225 Up 20%


Total 77 34 325 277 Up 17%

FIRE January January 2011/2012 2010/2011


Progressive Total

Burning Off / General Information

2 6 55 53Up 4%

Firebreak / Hazard 93 15 519 244 Up 112%

Firebreak Variation 26 6 121 84 Up 44%

Fire Permit Enquiries 0 n/a 91 n/a

Permits Issued 0 n/a 422 n/a

Sub Total 121 27 1208 381 Up 217%


Total 256 40 1767 893 Up 98%

GENERAL January January 2011/2012 2010/2011


Progressive Total

General Information 0 5 52 98 Down 47%

Shopping Trolleys 2 n/a 15 n/a

Sub Total 2 5 67 98 Down 32%

Office Phone Enquiries - Trolleys

4 0 23 38 Down 39%

Office Phone Enquiries - Cats 12 5 86 50 Up 72%

Office Phone Enquiries - General

75 15 655 197Up 232%

Total 91 20 764 383 Up 99%



TOURISM: DEVELOPMENT/VISITOR CENTRE REPORT - MONTH: January 2012

Statistics:

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500

1000

1500

VISITORS T'master Museum Vol Hours Inter/IntraVisitors

Jan-11

Jan-12

AVERAGE VISITORS per week: 305 VOLUNTEER HOURS per week: 30

Average Visitor Spend – Day Visitor:

$ 1,914 per day = $ 13,400 per week = $ 53,600 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:

$1,071 per night = $ 7,500 per week = $ 30,000 per month

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

Visitor Centre ‘Tourism Dollar’ contribution: $83,600 VISITOR CENTRE SUMMARY: Two staff members took Annual Leave over the Christmas/New Year period. We welcome two new volunteers to our volunteer team; bringing the number of volunteers working at the Centre across seven days each week, to twelve. We recently held a staff/volunteer meeting at which training on various OH&S matters including Armed Holdup procedures was conducted.

Visitors

Ticketmaster

TOTAL Visitors

Less Ticketmaster

Inter State

Visitors

Overseas Visitors

TOTAL O/sea &

Interstate VISITORS

Volunteer

Hours

Museum

1218 146 1072 73 127 200 120 128



The 2012 calendar year Visitor Centre membership prospectus has been prepared and printed in-house. Distribution to all current and prospective members will occur during February. Our first membership e’newsletter for 2012 has been distributed to all current members. DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY: A review of the Visitor Centre has been undertaken, PD reviews and Senior Tourism Officer Role advertised and progressing to appointment. Suggested itineraries have been included in the 2012 Armadale Regional Visitor Guide using the theme of the four seasons, Summer, Winter, Autumn and Spring. These itineraries are for ½ and full day or for a few hours, giving the consumer a wide variety of choices. The Coordinator has developed and will facilitate a Small Business Development Corporation and City of Armadale Tourism Boost workshop to be held on Wednesday 7 March 2012 at the Manse Restaurant, commencing at 9:30am. Invites have been sent out to all Members of the Visitor Centre, Business Armadale members, Shires of Kalamunda, Serpentine/Jarrahdale and the Small Business Centre – South East Metro. Marketing:

Commenced six months advertising with Jetstar Asia inflight magazine distributed throughout Asia, based in Singapore. Readership: 3,948,000 Inflight complimentary, based out of Changi Airport terminal, wholly owned by Qantas. Flies to the top 28 cities in 17 countries throughout Asia. Frequency: Bi-monthly.

Six months advertising with the official magazine for the Perth Airport, Runway. Circulation: 20,000. Frequency: Quarterly Demographic: Passengers travelling for pleasure and business, both international and domestic.

Continued advertising: o Your Guide to Perth & Fremantle o What’s On in Perth, Fremantle & Surrounds o Free Map for Perth, Fremantle & Surrounds

Scheduled meeting for late February with Economic Development/ Tourism officers within the City of Gosnells, City of Perth, City of Canning, the Shires of Kalamunda, Serpentine/Jarrahdale to ‘greet and connect’.

Highway 20 project: (South Western Highway) o Published DL flyer o Facilitated distribution across region o Scheduled meeting for late February with Shire of Murray, VC’s of Pinjarra,

Harvey and Waroona. 3,000 Armadale Handy Maps printed specifically for distribution at Champion

Lakes Events. Armadale DL flyers printed for distribution at NATAS & MATTA in Singapore and

Kuala Lumpur with the Experience Perth Marketing team.



MINUTES OF OCCASIONAL/ADVISORY COMMITTEES City of Armadale DAT Meeting of 07 February 2012 DISABILITY ADVISORY TEAM MEETING HELD AT THE CITY OF ARMADALE COMMITTEE ROOM, 7 ORCHARD AVENUE, ARMADALE ON TUESDAY, 07 FEBRUARY 2012 AT 9.30AM

1. Attendance & Apologies

Name Title Ms Melissa Northcott Councillor – City of Armadale -

Chair Ms Carolyn Fisher Community Development Support

Officer – City of Armadale Ms Wendy Hill Community Development Officer –

Seniors Access and Inclusion – City of Armadale

Ms Pat Hart Community Representative Mr Mark Dadd Community Representative Mr Ron Fisher Community Representative Ms Lynne Darby Local Organisation Representative Ms Sheila Parker Community Representative Ms Lorraine Gill Local Organisation Representative Ms Gail Nessi Local Organization Representative Mr John Glassford Property services Manager – City of

Armadale Guests: Mr Iain Fraser Web Developer/Designer – City of

Armadale Apologies: Susan Hillel Building Services Manager – City of

Armadale David Bull Acting Building Services Manager –

City of Armadale Sheila-Anne Macloud Local Organisation Representative

2 Minutes Minutes to be taken by new City of Armadale staff member, Carolyn Fisher for today’s and future DAT meetings.



3 New Local Area Coordinator on the DAT Mr Lance Hogg will no longer be the DSC representative for the DAT. Cr Melissa Northcott acknowledged and thanked Lance for his commitment to the DAT. Ms Wendy Hill advised she would keep in regular contact with Lance and provide updates to the DAT on DSC activities. Ms Sheila-Anne Macloud will be taking the role as DSC representative. 4 City of Armadale Website Mr Iain Fraser demonstrated the in-progress City of Armadale visitor website and asked for feedback. Group feedback was overall positive; suggestion put to Mr Fraser to avoid light green and yellow text colours. Text-to-speech functionality may be incorporated into the website. 5 Election of Presiding Member and Deputy Presiding Member Cr. Melissa Northcott was elected as Presiding Member. Mr Mark Dadd was elected as Deputy Presiding Member. 6 Review of the Terms of Reference Proposed changes to the Terms of Reference were agreed upon by the DAT. Decided that Cr. Melissa Northcott and Ms Wendy Hill will review the purpose of the Terms of Reference by next DAT meeting. Statement of Access to be included in terms of reference.

7 New Members Call for Expressions of Interest for the DAT; focussed at attracting people with a disability to the DAT. 8 Working in 2012 DAT members are to suggest projects for the DAT to pursue in 2012. Suggestions to be discussed at the next DAT meeting. Ms Wendy Hill noted project suggestions need to be aligned with DAIP. 9 Local Government Inclusion Plan Ms Wendy Hill advised of the DSC ‘Count Me In’ Local Government Grant. Submissions due 16th March 2012.



10 Art Awards Art Awards held 3 December 2011; acknowledged by DAT as a rewarding and worthwhile project. Ms Wendy Hill advised City of Armadale would look to be involved with Art Awards in 2012, however, in a smaller capacity. A working group was formed from the DAT with Ms Pat Hart and Mr Mark Dadd nominating themselves to champion the working group. 11 Other business Wheelchair access at Armadale Shopping Centre- difficulty with securing wheelchairs in centre. Query to be addressed to Armadale Shopping Centre directly by the person making the complaint. Brookton Hwy footway- damage affecting access. Mr John Glassford recorded details and will investigate. Discussed rubbish bins in Roleystone – emptied bins dumped on footpath, blocking wheelchair access. 12 Close of meeting The meeting closed at 10.50am The next DAT meeting will be held on Tuesday, 3 April 2012.



MISCELLANEOUS



Information Bulletin Attachment “CA-1” Information Items from the Community Services Directorate Page C-25


DECEMBER 2011

13,81914,872

6,870

8,2707,641

8,482

29,347

32,321

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

Armadale Kelmscott Seville Grove Total

COA LibrariesIssues/Renewals

Month/Year

2011

2010

15,591

16,879

5,260 5,2964,582 4,877

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

16,000

18,000

Armadale Kelmscott Seville Grove

COA LibrariesNumber of Visits

Month/Year

2011

2010



15,224

13,436

5,9466,239

5,020 4,974

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

16,000


COA LibrariesCurrent Borrowers

Month/Year

2011

2010

175

242

4743 41 46

0

50

100

150

200

250


COA LibrariesNew Borrowers

Month/Year

2011

2010



218

363

145

162

145 150

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400


COA LibrariesBorrower's Reservations

Month/Year

By Staff for Borrowers 2011


COA LibrariesComparison Reservation by Staff & Direct by Borrower

Month/Year

61%

39%

Reservation by Staff for Borrowers

Online Reservations by Borrowers



6,143

6,054

6,000

6,020

6,040

6,060

6,080

6,100

6,120

6,140

6,160

Issues - Armadale

Staff Issues

Self Service Issues

3,527

1,017

0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

Renewals - All Branches

Staff

Online



JANUARY 2012

16,56917,520

7,9358,717 9,052 9,620

34,815

37,154

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

Armadale Kelmscott Seville Grove Total

COA LibrariesIssues/Renewals

Month/Year

2012

2011

17,166

18,920

5,3535,694

4,750 4,919

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

16,000

18,000

20,000


COA LibrariesNumber of Visits

Month/Year

2012

2011



15,395

13,685

5,9416,199

5,037 5,004

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

16,000


COA LibrariesCurrent Borrowers

Month/Year

2012

2011

278

378

58

47

84

68

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400


COA LibrariesNew Borrowers

Month/Year

2012

2011



420

300

273

235

209

228

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450


COA LibrariesBorrower's Reservations

Month/Year



COA LibrariesComparison Reservation by Staff & Direct by Borrower

Month/Year

66%

34%

Reservation by Staff for Borrowers

Online Reservations by Borrowers



12,160

2,377

0

2,000

4,000

6,000

8,000

10,000

12,000

14,000

Issues - Armadale

Staff Issues

Self Service Issues

4,424

1,259

0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

4,500

Renewals - All Branches

Staff

Online



December 2011

Birtwistle Local Studies Library

Current Month

Year to date

Dec 11 Dec 10 Jul 11 – Dec 11 Jul 10 – Dec 10 Reference Enquiries 9 8 47 103 Research Enquiries 7 15 48 64 Visitor Attendance 90 49 589 353 Volunmteer Hours 65 23 582 241 Digistising Records 1 13 11 13

Oral History Letter sent 2 1 4 6 Interviews completed 1 1 11 8 Transcripts Completed/reviewed

1 1 13 9

Volunteer House Transcribing

16 6 242 353

Volunteer Hours Interviewing

5 2 40 19

Family History Research Reference 4

2 36 126

Research 43 22 217 179 Volunteer Hours 21 15.5 135 262 January 2012

Birtwistle Local Studies Library

Current Month

Year to date

Dec 11 Dec 10 Jul 11 – Dec 11 Jul 10 – Dec 10 Reference Enquiries 21 2 68 105 Research Enquiries 18 38 66 102 Visitor Attendance 97 128 747 381 Volunmteer Hours 9 71 591 312 Digistising Records 0 12 11 25

Oral History Letter sent 1 2 14 8 Interviews completed 1 1 12 9 Transcripts Completed/reviewed

0 1 13 10

Volunteer House Transcribing

2 24 244 377

Volunteer Hours Interviewing

5 6 45 25

Family History Research Reference 4 22 40 148 Research 26 34 243 213 Volunteer Hours 0 14 135 276



Month: December Year: 2011

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.

History House Museum

Current Month

Year to date

Dec 11 Dec 10 July 11- June 12 Jul 10 – June 11

General Visitors 51 63 759 831

School/Child Care Groups/holiday programs

272 42

Total Visitors 51 63 1039 873

Volunteer Hours 159 130 916 961

Bert Tyler Vintage Machinery Museum

Dec 11 Dec 10 July 11 – June 12 Jul 10 – June 11

Visitors 111 796 829



Month: January Year: 2012 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. Note: History House Museum was closed from the 20th of January and for the rest of the month for renovations.

History House Museum

Current Month

Year to date

Jan 12

Jan 11 July 11- June 12 Jul 10 – June 11

General Visitors 71 97 866 928 School/Child Care Groups/holiday programs

29 28 301 70

Total Visitors 100 125 1139 998 Volunteer Hours 96 165 1012 1126 Bert Tyler Vintage Machinery Museum

Jan 12 Jan 11 July 11 – June 12 Jul 10 – June 11

Visitors 55 796 884

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