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DECISION OF 3731st COUNCIL MEETING

HELD ON MONDAY 18 MAY 2020

7.1 Minutes of Governance and Finance Committee - 11 May 2020

9. GF03: Operational Plan Quarterly Performance Review: January to March 2020

Report of Sarah Malcolm, Corporate Planning Coordinator The North Sydney Council Delivery Program 2018/19-2020/21 was adopted on 25 June 2018. The Operational Plan 2019/20 i.e. Year 2 of the Delivery Program was adopted on 24 June 2019 and commenced 1 July 2019. This Quarterly Review includes a status update of the adopted Delivery Program projects. Attachment 1 details the performance against projects by operational view (by Division) for the period 1 January to 31 March 2020. Of the 302 total projects scheduled to commence this quarter, 286 (94%) projects are on track (green status) and 13 (6%) are behind schedule (red and amber status projects). Note: 3 projects discontinued (black) and are not included in the % analysis. Financial performance information is detailed within the Quarterly Budget Review Statement (QBRS) presented separately to Council (refer Item GF04). Recommending:

1. THAT the Quarterly Review of the Operational Plan - 1 January to 31 March 2020 be received. 2. THAT Council notes the remedial action for those projects that were not on track for the period ending 31 March 2020.

The Recommendation was moved by Councillor Keen and seconded by Councillor Barbour.

The Motion was put and carried.

Resolved to Recommend:


Voting was as follows: For/Against 6/0

Councillor Yes No Councillor Yes No

Gibson Y Barbour Y Beregi Absent Drummond Y Keen Y Gunning Absent Brodie Y Mutton Y Carr Absent Baker Absent

Item GF03 Governance & Finance Committee 11/05/2020

N O R T H S Y D N E Y C O U N C I L R E P O R T S

Report to General Manager Attachments:

1. Operational Plan 2019/20 Review - Q3 Jan to Mar 2020 SUBJECT: Operational Plan Quarterly Performance Review: January to March 2020 AUTHOR: Sarah Malcolm, Corporate Planning Coordinator ENDORSED BY: Margaret Palmer, Director Corporate Services EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The North Sydney Council Delivery Program 2018/19-2020/21 was adopted on 25 June 2018. The Operational Plan 2019/20 i.e. Year 2 of the Delivery Program was adopted on 24 June 2019 and commenced 1 July 2019. This Quarterly Review includes a status update of the adopted Delivery Program projects. Attachment 1 details the performance against projects by operational view (by Division) for the period 1 January to 31 March 2020. Of the 302 total projects scheduled to commence this quarter, 286 (94%) projects are on track (green status) and 13 (6%) are behind schedule (red and amber status projects). Note: 3 projects discontinued (black) and are not included in the % analysis. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

Financial performance information is detailed within the Quarterly Budget Review Statement (QBRS) presented separately to Council (refer Item GF04). RECOMMENDATION:


Report of Sarah Malcolm, Corporate Planning Coordinator Re: Operational Plan Quarterly Performance Review: January to March 2020

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LINK TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN The relationship with the Community Strategic Plan is as follows: Direction: 5. Our Civic Leadership Outcome: 5.1 Council leads the strategic direction of North Sydney

BACKGROUND

The Operational Plan 2019/20 (Year 2 of the Delivery Program 2018/19-2020/21) commenced on 1 July 2019. It is a statutory IPR requirement to present performance reports against the Delivery Program to the Council on a biannual basis. North Sydney Council reports progress against the Operational Plan on a quarterly basis. CONSULTATION REQUIREMENTS

Community engagement is not required. DETAIL

The Delivery Program/Operational Plan includes projects and services. The status of projects for the quarter is reported using traffic lights/percentage complete indicators. Attachment 1 details the performance against projects by operational view (by Division) for the period 1 January to 31 March 2020. In summary, 302 projects were scheduled to commence/continue this quarter. 96% projects are on track (green and blue status) and 4% projects are behind schedule/delayed (red and amber status). Note: 3 projects are unfunded/discontinued (black) and are not included in any of the data analysis but are outlined in the report. The following provides a summary by Division (operational view):

Division Total No. Projects

scheduled to

commence/continue

this quarter

No. Projects on

track/completed

(green light)

No. Projects

delayed/behind

schedule (amber and

red light)

City Strategy (CIS) 59 55 4 Engineering & Property Services (EPS) 60 60 0

Corporate Services (COS)/General Manager’s Office (GMO)

43 39 4

Engineering & Property Services (EPS) 59 58 1


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Division Total No. Projects

scheduled to

commence/continue

this quarter

No. Projects on

track/completed

(green light)

No. Projects

delayed/behind

schedule (amber and

red light)

Open Space & Environmental Services (OSE) 78 74 4

Total 299 286 13

The following provides a draft status summary by Direction (strategic view):

CSP Direction Total No. Projects

scheduled to

commence/continue

this quarter

No. Projects on

track/completed

(green light)

No. Projects

delayed/behind

schedule (amber and

red light)

1. Our Living Environment 76 73 3

2. Our Built Infrastructure 60 59 1

3. Our Future Planning 37 34 3

4. Our Social Vitality 65 65 0

5. Our Civic Leadership 61 55 6

Total 299 286 13

The following provides a draft status summary by QBL (Quadruple Bottom Line) pillar:

QBL Pillar Total No. Projects

scheduled to

commence/continue

this quarter

No. Projects on

track/completed

(green light)

No. Projects

delayed/behind

schedule (amber and

red light)

Environmental (ENV) 31 31 0

Economic (ECO) 20 19 1

Social (SOC) 187 181 6

Governance (GOV) 61 55 6

Total 299 286 13

Discontinued Projects

Below are the projects currently unfunded or have been deferred:

• 5.5.2.01- Relaunch the corporate mission and values of the organisation and integrate into organisational culture (deferred to next Delivery Program)

• 1.4.1.26 - Install temporary grandstand shade cover at North Sydney Olympic Pool (unable to proceed due to load limit on grandstand)

• 2.2.1.11 - Undertake gateway treatments throughout LGA (unfunded)

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Quarterly Review of Operational Plan 2019/20 for the period 1 January to 31 March 2020 be received.


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Following the adoption of this report by Council, both the report and the attachment will be published on Council’s website for public information.

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OPERATIONAL PLAN QUARTERLY REVIEW

January to March 2020 PART OF THE DELIVERY PROGRAM 2018/19-2020/21

ATTACHMENT TO GF03 - 11/05/2020 Page 5

1 Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework

1.1 Community Strategic Plan

The North Sydney Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028 is Council’s most important strategic document. Council uses the Community Strategic Plan to guide its planning and decision making.

Council is the key driver of the Community Strategic Plan. Council works with other stakeholders, including government agencies, non-government organisations, community groups and individuals who play a role in delivering these outcomes. Its implementation is the shared responsibility of all community stakeholders.

The Community Strategic Plan commenced 1 July 2018. The next review of the plan is due within nine months of the commencement of the next term of Council.

Council reports on progress against the Community Strategic Plan via the End of Term Report, which is presented to the last meeting of the outgoing Council.

1.2 Delivery Program

The Delivery Program 2018/19-2020/21 was produced in accordance with Section 404 of the Local Government Act 1993. It covers the period 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2021. The Delivery Program outlines the actions Council will undertake during its electoral term to deliver the long-term strategies and outcomes of the Community Strategic Plan. The hierarchy follows the same structure of the Community Strategic Plan, including five interrelated key themes known as ‘Strategic Directions’. Each Direction details the desired strategies and outcomes that will be implemented to address the community’s future aspirations.

The Directions are:

• Our Living Environment• Our Built Infrastructure• Our Future Planning• Our Social Vitality• Our Civic Leadership

The Delivery Program identifies actions (referred to as projects and services) to be carried out over the electoral term to contribute to these directions. The plan sets out the services to be carried out each year, outlines additional projects Council plans to undertake during the next three years, and sets out budget (financial estimates).

The structure of the Community Strategic Plan/Delivery Program largely aligns to Council’s organisational structure.

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1.3 Operational Plan

The Operational Plan 2019/20 (Year 2 of the Delivery Program 2018/19-2020/21) commenced on 1 July 2019.

The following diagram illustrates the relationship between the levels of Council’s IPR Framework. It shows how activities cascade from the Delivery Program to the Operational Plan.

The projects and services listed in the Operational Plan are consistent with the Delivery Program. Aside from only focusing on one financial year, the Operational Plan differs from the Delivery Program in presentation only. Compared to the Delivery Program, the Operational Plan is structured by ‘divisional view’ in line with the organisational structure i.e. by Division.

It is a statutory IPR requirement to present performance reports against the Delivery Program to the Council on a biannual basis. North Sydney Council reports progress against the Operational Plan on a quarterly basis, by way of traffic lights/percentage complete; with the Q2 and Q4 reports including corporate performance measurement in line with the biannual Delivery Program reporting requirements.


2 Quarterly Review

Section 404(5) of the Local Government Act 1993 requires every NSW council to report on progress against its Delivery Program at least biannually.

This report outlines Council’s progress for the period of 1 January to 31 March 2020.

The Delivery Program 2018/19-2020/21 incorporates the five strategic directions of the North Sydney Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028, each with objectives supported by specific projects and services. Each project and service is linked to a component of the quadruple bottom line (QBL) - social, environmental, economic or governance.

2.1 Measuring Our Progress

All projects and services are categorised by direction. The five directions of the Community Strategic Plan/Delivery Program are:

• Our Living Environment• Our Built Infrastructure• Our Future Planning• Our Social Vitality• Our Civic Leadership.

Each project has been given a traffic light rating, below, based on its achievement of schedule deliverables in the third quarter (Q3) of 2019/20.

CompletedOn track. Completion of 90%+ of the scheduled requirements for period.Delayed. Completion of 75%-89% of the scheduled requirements for period.Project not progressing. Completion is less than 75% of the scheduled requirement for period.Project unfunded/discontinued

Note: projects not yet scheduled to commence are excluded from this report.


2.2 Project Status by Direction An update of Council’s performance by strategic view (by Direction) for Q3 is provided in Attachment 1. Of the 302 total projects scheduled this quarter, 286 (96%) projects are on track (green status). 13 (4%) are behind schedule (red and amber status projects), 3 projects are unfunded/discontinued these are not included in the statistics. See detail below: 1. Our Living Environment - 73 projects on track, 2 projects delayed, 1 project not progressing 2. Our Built Infrastructure - 59 projects on track, 1 project delayed 3. Our Future Planning - 34 projects on track, 3 projects delayed 4. Our Social Vitality - 65 projects on track 5. Our Civic Leadership - 55 projects on track, 6 projects delayed


2.3 Project Status by Division

The chart below shows project status by Division (operational view), as tracked against the Operational Plan 2019/20.

2.4 Project Status by Quadruple Bottom Line (QBL) link

The chart below shows project status by QBL pillar. Each project and service are linked to an element of the QBL- social, environmental, economic and governance, that it contributes to.


Direction 1: OUR LIVING ENVIRONMENT Council is committed to sustaining the effects of population growth on the natural environment now and in the future. North Sydney’s natural environment is accessible to all. Recreational and social activities have been offered throughout the quarter with a focus on environmental sustainability. Waste minimisation workshops such as composting, worm farming and pickling continued at the Coal Loader in Q3. 20 Bushcare workshops and events were held including school holiday activities, talks on brush turkeys, possums, plants and other wildlife. The Native Havens program supplied free local native plants, advice and support to residents with havens on their private land. Streets Alive and community gardening programs continued to be implemented in Q3. The proposal for the Grasmere Reserve community garden was approved by Council in Q3 2019/20. The garden is expected to be completed by the end of Q4 2019/20. There were 34 active HarbourCare volunteers that gave their time to the cause in Q3. Council greatly appreciates and recognises the important role they play in maintaining our local environment and keeping our harbour clean. 21 sites were cleaned over the quarter. The reconstruction works at Forsyth Park are completed. The sports field will be opened in April. The upgrade of the Gadyan walking track on Berry Island was completed in Q3. The track is a 20 minute bush walk that interprets the Berry Island's Aboriginal history. This is one of North Sydney's most delightful and significant areas of harbourside bushland.

PROTECTED AND ENHANCED NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND BIODIVERSITY

Project

#

QBL

Link

Project Name Department Scheduled

Start Date

Scheduled

Due Date

Commentary Status

1.1.1.01 ENV Implement the Bushcare community

workshops and events program

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 20 events were held in Q3 2019/20. Including,

school holiday activities, talks on brush turkeys,

possums, weeds, plants and other wildlife.

1.1.1.02 ENV Implement the Native Havens,

Wildlife Watch and Adopt and Plot

Program

Environmental

Services

Jul-2019 Jun-2021 Native Havens program supplies free local native

plants, advice and ongoing visits and support to

residents with havens on their private land.

Wildlife kits are available at Council.

1.1.1.03 ENV Implement the Bushland Plan of

Management

Environmental

Services

Jul-2019 Jun-2021 This work is ongoing, and the document guides all

bushland work in our area.

1.1.1.04 ENV Implement the Bushland

Rehabilitation Plans

Environmental

Services

Jul-2019 Jun-2021 New Bushland Rehabilitation Plans adopted by

Council in Q3 2019/20.


https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/Waste_Environment/Bushland_Wildlife/Bush_Walks/Berry_Island_Reserve

Project

#

QBL

Link


Start Date

Scheduled

Due Date

Commentary Status

1.1.2.01 ENV Implement the Coal Loader Centre

for Sustainability Business Plan

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Business Plan, including the Platform Activation

Strategy continuing to be implemented. Examples

of the activation included major public events such

as Sunset Sessions, business events, Artisan

Markets, and private hiring. Events and hirings

were cancelled toward the end of Q3 2019/20 due

to COVID-19.

1.1.3.01 ENV Support the HarbourCare program Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 34 active HarbourCare volunteers and 21 sites in

Q3 2019/20.

1.1.3.02 ENV Implement water quality

improvement programs

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Education programs for the business and

residential communities and quarterly water

testing.

NORTH SYDNEY IS SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT

Project # QBL

Link


Start Date

Scheduled

Due Date

Commentary Status

1.2.1.01 ENV Implement energy and water

conservation community and

business education programs

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 These programs continued. They included the

Better Business Program and Cityswitch for

businesses and education forums held at the

Coal Loader for the residential community.

1.2.1.02 ENV Support, initiate and promote

waste related workshops and

community events

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Programs continued primarily on weekends at

the Coal Loader. These included waste

minimisation workshops such as composting,

worm farming and pickling. Programs cancelled

end of Q3 2019/20 due to COVID-19.

1.2.1.03 ENV Coordinate with regional waste

and recycling organisations to

develop regional waste reduction

community education and

awareness program

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Council works cooperatively with NSROC on

waste programs.


Project # QBL

Link


Start Date

Scheduled

Due Date

Commentary Status

1.2.1.04 ENV Implement the Community Waste

Education Program

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Waste education programs continued, including

worm farming, composting and pickling

workshops. Workshops in March cancelled due

to COVID-19.

1.2.1.05 ENV Implement the Green Events and

Workshops Program

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Green Events and workshops continued. Events

reduced in March due to COVID-19.

1.2.1.06 ENV Develop and implement energy

and water efficiency guidelines for

Council buildings

Environmental

Services

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Draft document distributed to internal

stakeholders.

1.2.2.01 ENV Prepare the Environmental

Sustainability Action Plan

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2020 Draft document distributed to internal

stakeholders.

1.2.2.03 ENV Implement the Greenhouse Action

Plan and Water Management

Plan

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Projects include energy and water audits of

Council properties and augmenting the

photovoltaic system at the Coal Loader.

1.2.2.04 ENV Review the Greenhouse Action

Plan and Water Management

Plan

Environmental

Services

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Review to follow implementation of 1.2.2.03

1.2.2.05 ENV Maximise Council's efforts to

reduce energy and water use to

reach reduction goals

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Linked to the Greenhouse Action Plan

implementation due Q4 2019/20

1.2.2.06 ENV Increase Council's renewable

energy capacity

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 An expanded photovoltaic system has been

installed at the Coal Loader. Project is work in

progress with final completion due in Q4 2019/20

1.2.2.07 ENV Participate in the NSROC Waste

Strategy

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Council works cooperatively with NSROC on

regional waste strategies including any

implementation of joint programs/activities

1.2.2.08 ENV Explore options for resource

recovery and alternative waste

treatment

Environmental

Services

Jul-2019 Jun-2021 State Government recently announced a

permanent ban on using the waste processing

facility. Currently no other processing facilities

are operating.


Project # QBL

Link


Start Date

Scheduled

Due Date

Commentary Status

1.2.3.02 ENV Undertake energy, water and

waste reporting

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Reporting undertaken on a yearly basis; no

reporting required Q3 2019/20

1.2.3.03 ENV Implement activities and programs

to schools, businesses and the

community to reduce the

ecological footprint of the North

Sydney LGA

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Council employs programs to encourage

community sustainability. Examples include

Cityswitch and Better Business Partnership

program for businesses, school grants programs

and residents Green Apartment Program. See

Waste Education Program action 1.2.1.04.

1.2.4.01 ENV Consider the impacts of climate

change in Council's plans,

strategies and policies

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Climate change considered in all significant

Council plans

1.2.4.02 ENV Support the Fire Service in the

management of bushfire risk

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Ongoing support and participation provided

including the identification of bushland areas

likely to be a bushfire risk

1.2.4.03 ENV Contribute to the development of

the Mosman-North Sydney Local

Emergency Management Plan

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Council continued to contribute to the

development of this plan. Links to 2.1.3.02.

QUALITY URBAN GREENSPACES

Project # QBL

Link


Start Date

Scheduled

Due Date

Commentary Status

1.3.1.01 ENV Implement the Street Tree

Strategy

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Ongoing

1.3.1.03 ENV Implement the Urban Forest

Strategy

Landscape

Planning and

Design


1.3.2.01 ENV Support community in the

development of community

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Streets Alive and community gardening programs

implemented. One new community garden.


Project # QBL

Link


Start Date

Scheduled

Due Date

Commentary Status

gardens, rooftop and hard surface

greening

proposed for Grasmere Reserve due to be

completed in Q4 2019/20.

1.3.2.03 ENV Establish a community garden at

Grasmere Reserve, Cremorne

Environmental

Services

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Consultation occurred during Q1 2019/20. Report

to Council submitted. Approved by Council in Q3

and due to be completed in Q4.

1.3.3.01 SOC Underground overhead

powerlines as opportunities arise

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 No opportunities in Q3 2019/20

PUBLIC OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS

Project # QBL

Link


Start Date

Scheduled

Due Date

Commentary Status

1.4.1.01 SOC Provide opportunities to expand

a network of multipurpose,

accessible, fit for purpose open

space, parks and recreation

facilities for people of all ages

and abilities, that respond to the

needs of communities as the

population grows

Landscape

Planning and

Design


1.4.1.02 SOC Investigate opportunities to

provide new open space

Parks and

Reserves


1.4.1.03 SOC Deliver shared and co-located

sports and recreational facilities

including shared school grounds,

when opportunities arise

Parks and

Reserves

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Continue to lobby schools to make their facilities

available to the community outside of school

hours

1.4.1.04 SOC Participate in the NSROC

Regional Sportsground

Management Strategy

Parks and

Reserves

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Ongoing. The NSROC Regional Sportsground

Management Group continue to meet quarterly


Project # QBL

Link


Start Date

Scheduled

Due Date

Commentary Status

1.4.1.05 SOC Investigate potential additional

public open space opportunities

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Implementation ongoing as opportunities arise

1.4.1.06 SOC Pursue contact with public

schools and owners of private

facilities to lease these for public

use

Parks and

Reserves

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Continue to advocate schools to allow out of

school hours use of their facilities

1.4.1.07 SOC Pursue opportunities with

owners of land with potential for

use as public open space and to

lease these for public use

Parks and

Reserves

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 No new opportunities in Q3 2019/20

1.4.1.08 SOC Upgrade Robertson's Point

Lookout at Cremorne Reserve

Parks and

Reserves

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Plan prepared, community consultation

undertaken, reviewing plans based on feedback.

Construction commencing Q4 2019/20

1.4.1.09 SOC Upgrade amenities block

wastewater system at Blues

Point Reserve

Parks and

Reserves

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Detail design and documentation commenced.

Project will be publicly tendered in Q4 2019/20

1.4.1.10 SOC Upgrade Septic System at Balls

Head Reserve

Environmental

Services

Jul-2018 Jun-2020 Design for gravity sewer connection approved by

Sydney Water. Pressure sewer design

completed. Tender package for construction

being prepared.

1.4.1.11 SOC Expand open space at Hume

Street, Crows Nest

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Consultancy team has been appointed to

prepare documentation for construction

tendering. Current program that is line with State

funding plan to tender works in Q4 2019/20.

Completion expected Q4 2020/21.

1.4.1.14 SOC Upgrade fences, furniture and

signs at parks

Parks and

Reserves

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Ongoing improvements program delivered

effectively

1.4.1.17 SOC Implement remedial works for

open space assets

Landscape

Planning and

Design



Project # QBL

Link


Start Date

Scheduled

Due Date

Commentary Status

1.4.1.21 SOC Implement the Tunks Park Plan

of Management

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2019 Jun-2021 Documentation stage underway

1.4.1.22 SOC Review the St Leonards Park

Plan of Management

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2019 Jun-2021 Draft PoM complete. Native Title Manager advice

prepared. Report to Council prepared to enable

draft PoM submission to Crown lands seeking

approval for public exhibition.

1.4.1.23 SOC Implement Bradfield Park South

Masterplan

Parks and

Reserves

Jul-2019 Jun-2021 Implementation of Masterplan on hold due to

land ownership issues.

1.4.1.24 SOC Review the North Sydney

Olympic Pool Marketing Plan

North Sydney

Olympic Pool

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 The NSOP marketing plan will be addressed in

conjunction with the NSOP complex

redevelopment.

1.4.1.25 SOC Investigate feasibility of profit

making services of activities to

contribute to the financial

performance of NSOP (North

Sydney Olympic Pool) facilities

North Sydney

Olympic Pool

Jul-2019 Jun-2021 Options being explored as part of complex

redevelopment

1.4.1.26 SOC Install temporary grandstand

shade cover at North Sydney

Olympic Pool

North Sydney

Olympic Pool

Jul-2019 Mar-2020 North Sydney Pool is closed until further notice

1.4.1.30 SOC Upgrade Gadyan walking track

at Berry Island

Environmental

Services

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Construction commenced Q2. Completed Q3.

1.4.1.32 SOC Upgrade playground at Warringa

Park

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2018 Dec-2020 Playground completed and well-received by the

community

1.4.1.33 SOC Upgrade playground at St

Thomas Rest Park

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Tendering process completed and work with the

preferred contractor will commence in Q4

2019/20.

1.4.1.34 SOC Upgrade goal posts at

sportsgrounds

Parks and

Reserves

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 New goal posts have been installed at Primrose

Park


Project # QBL

Link


Start Date

Scheduled

Due Date

Commentary Status

1.4.1.39 SOC Upgrade playground at Sirius

Street Reserve

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Project contract awarded and currently

equipment being fabricated for installation in Q4

1.4.1.43 SOC Review the Neighbourhood

Parks Plan of Management

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2019 Jun-2021 Draft complete and circulated to relevant Council

staff for input. No further action will be taken until

a response to the draft St Leonards Park PoM

(and the associated Native Title Manager advice)

has been received from Crown Lands.

1.4.1.44 SOC Review the Foreshore Parks and

Reserves Plan of Management

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2019 Jun-2021 New draft PoM is yet to commence (due to new

Crown Land Management Act).

1.4.1.45 SOC Review the Sportsground Plan of

Management

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2019 Jun-2021 New Draft PoM yet to commence due to the new

Crown Land Management Act.

1.4.1.46 SOC Review the Bushland Plan of

Management

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2019 Jun-2021 New draft PoM for Bushland almost complete.

No action will be taken until response to the draft

St Leonards Park PoM (and the Native Title

Manager advice) is received from Crown Lands.

1.4.1.47 SOC Implement the Anderson Park

Masterplan

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2019 Jun-2021 Stage 1 implementation, refresh of foreshore

area, commenced. Expected completion Q4

2019/20

1.4.2.01 SOC Improve and manage access to

foreshores and waterways for

recreation, tourism, cultural

events and water-based

transport

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2018 Jun-2020 Milson Park boat ramp improvements completed.

Construction of Sawmillers Reserve small

watercraft storage is currently underway

1.4.2.03 SOC Provide watercraft storage

facilities

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Ongoing, see 1.4.2.01 comments

1.4.2.05 SOC Work with the Harbour Trust to

create parkland at the former

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Ongoing discussion with Harbour Trust


Project # QBL

Link


Start Date

Scheduled

Due Date

Commentary Status

HMAS Platypus site at Neutral

Bay

1.4.3.01 SOC Consider the needs of all

community members when

carrying out park and reserves

upgrades

Parks and

Reserves


1.4.3.02 SOC Upgrade lighting in Burton Street

tunnel

Parks and

Reserves

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Project design finalised for lighting Bradfield Park

North. Quotes currently being sourced.

1.4.4.01 SOC Identify major regional and

sporting events that may be

attracted to North Sydney

North Sydney

Oval

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Six year use agreement with Cricket Australia

executed

1.4.4.02 SOC Work with local, state and

national sporting groups to

attract state and national titles

North Sydney

Oval

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Links to 1.4.4.01

1.4.4.03 SOC Prepare bids to secure regional

and sporting events

North Sydney

Oval

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Links to 1.4.4.01 and 1.4.4.02

1.4.4.04 SOC Implement the North Sydney

Oval Business Plan

North Sydney

Oval

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Implemented to schedule


Oval Plan of Management

Landscape

Planning and

Design

Jul-2018 Jun-2020 Implemented to schedule

1.4.4.07 SOC Grow North Sydney Oval's food

and beverage business

North Sydney

Oval

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Sales affected due to COVID-19 driven

suspension of the winter sports season and

social distancing requirements.

1.4.4.09 SOC Upgrade outdoor video screen at

North Sydney Oval

North Sydney

Oval

Jul-2018 Jun-2020 DA approved and currently compiling tender

package to be advertised early Q4 2019/20

1.4.5.01 SOC Advocate the relevant State

Government departments to

allow for permission to access

space for Sydney Harbour

highline project

Landscape

Planning and

Design



Direction 2: OUR BUILT INFRASTRUCTURE Council is focussed on ensuring adequate infrastructure to support population growth. This involves ensuring assets are well constructed and maintained to meet community needs. North Sydney experienced a significant rainfall event 8 and 9 February. Damage was not as severe as that experienced in other parts of Sydney. Rangers attended numerous matters including fallen trees, collapsed fence, and collapsed retaining wall, placed barricades and made the area safe. Council staff assisted police with road closures, removed vegetation, cleared streets, investigated retaining walls and drainage systems. Contractors with heavy duty stormwater pipe cleaning equipment were engaged to clear pipes with a CCTV camera ensuring quality clean and investigation. It was an outstanding team effort, the work before, during and after the storm undertaken by Council significantly reduced disruption to the community. Major clean-up of the Depot continued in Q2 2019/20. The Depot Wash Bay upgrade was completed to standard. Installation of a new roof over the external storage area will commenced. Leaking roofs were repaired during the Mechanical and Carpenter Workshops in Q3 2019/20. The development application for the North Sydney Olympic Pool complex development was open for community comment in Q2. The DA will be assessed by an independent planning consultant and reported to the Sydney North Planning Panel for determination.

One new car share space installed in Q3. A car share Local Government Area demand analysis study was completed to inform a review of Council's care share policy.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND ASSETS MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS

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2.1.1.01 SOC Undertake asset condition

surveys and update Asset

Management Plans per asset

class

Asset Management Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Condition survey for pavements, bus

shelters, fences, footpaths, street and park

furniture 95% complete. Asset Management

Plans to be renewed using the updated data.

2.1.1.02 SOC Undertake asset valuations and

review asset useful lives

Asset Management Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Unit rates and useful lives have been

reviewed. Asset valuations to be completed

after the condition survey (2.1.1.01) is

finalised. Consultant engaged to undertake

Asset Valuation

2.1.1.03 SOC Implement the Asset

Management Plans per asset

class

Asset Management Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Implemented in accordance with available

funding for each program

2.1.1.04 SOC Implement the Asset

Management Strategy

Asset Management Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Ongoing


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2.1.1.05 SOC Implement footpath capital

works program

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 The 2019/20 Footpath Program has been

allocated to contractors. All projects on track

for Q4 2019/20 completion. Nine projects

completed in Q3; 94% budget spent YTD.

2.1.1.06 SOC Implement kerb and gutter

capital works program

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Scoped and allocated to contractors. 10 jobs

completed and 75% budget completed YTD.

Program on track for completion by end of

Q4.

2.1.1.07 SOC Implement drainage capital

works program

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2020 The 2019/20 drainage program has been

allocated to contractors. 8 projects completed

YTD. 15 relining projects and 3 major

drainage projects commenced in January

2020. All projects on track for completion Q4

2019/20

2.1.1.08 SOC Implement roads capital works

program

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Purchase orders raised for 2019/20 Roads

Program which is now 90% complete

2.1.1.09 SOC Implement retaining walls


Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Program completed. Total 2019/20 budget

spent. Backlog of category 5 walls classified

as emergency works. These have

commenced with reallocated funding.

2.1.1.10 SOC Implement seawalls capital

works program

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Blues Point and Hayes St complete.

Lavender Bay 75% complete. Expected

completion Q4 2019/20.

2.1.1.11 SOC Implement marine structures


Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Expected completion late Q4 2019/20 or

early Q1 2020/21

2.1.1.12 SOC Implement safety barriers


Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Expected completion Q4 2019/20

2.1.1.13 SOC Implement gross pollutant trap

upgrade program

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Construction on Hayes St GPT commenced

Q3 2019/20


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2.1.1.14 SOC Prepare transport and traffic

infrastructure capital works

program

Traffic and

Transport

Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Program is 57% committed and spent. 45%

of program includes major project Kirribilli

and Milsons Point 40km/h HPAA funded by

RMS. Pending Council resolution Q4

2019/20. On track for completion end Q4

2019/20.

2.1.1.15 SOC Implement transport and traffic

infrastructure capital works

program

Traffic and

Transport

Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 All projects will be completed by end Q4

2019/20

2.1.1.16 SOC Implement improvements to

Works Depot

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Major clean-up of the Depot continued in Q3

2019/20. The Depot Wash Bay upgrade was

completed to standard.

2.1.1.17 SOC Investigate options to deliver

components of Parraween St

car park re-development

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Small scope of works prepared to undertake

Public Domain Improvements along the

Paraween St carpark frontage. Works

commenced in Q3 2019/20.

2.1.2.01 SOC Advocate for improved state

infrastructure and adequate

funding for maintenance and

improvement of community

assets

Asset Management Jul-2018 Jun-2021 In Q2 2019/20 applied for an RMS Regional

Road REPAIR grant and grant to repair

marine structures via the RMS NSW Boating

Now Program

2.1.3.02 SOC Prepare Joint Emergency Plans Asset Management Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Review of Local Emergency Management

Plan completed by the Local Emergency

Management Committee in 2018/19 and

endorsed by the Sydney Metropolitan

Regional Emergency Management

Committee. Council participation is ongoing.

2.1.3.03 SOC Respond to emergencies Asset Management Jul-2018 Jun-2021 North Sydney experienced a significant

rainfall event 8 and 9 February. Damage

was not as severe as that experienced in

other parts of Sydney.

- Rangers attended numerous matters

including fallen trees, collapsed fence, and

collapsed retaining wall, placed barricades


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and made the area safe.

-Council staff assisted police with road

closures, removed vegetation, cleared

streets, investigated retaining walls and

drainage systems.

- Contractors with heavy duty stormwater

pipe cleaning equipment were engaged to

clear pipes with a CCTV camera ensuring

quality clean and investigation.

2.1.4.01 SOC Prepare Flood Study Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Draft report and study received. The Public

consultation planned for April 2020, on hold

pending shutdown conditions.

2.1.5.01 SOC As opportunities arise, liaise

with education institutions

regarding public accessing

facilities outside of school hours

Project

Management


2.1.6.01 SOC Redevelop North Sydney

Olympic Pool complex

Project

Management

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 DA for the NSOP has been lodged. Stage 3

documentation for tender construction has

commenced in parallel with the DA exhibition

and assessment process.

VIBRANT CENTRES, PUBLIC DOMAIN, VILLAGES AND STREETSCAPES

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2.2.1.01 SOC Implement Public Domain Style

Manual and Design Codes

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 PDSM has been updated for inclusion in the

ASoR tender.

2.2.1.02 SOC Implement the Public Amenities

Strategy

Property Assets Jul-2018 Jun-2021 New toilets at Alexander St carpark

completed Q2 2019/20


CBD Upgrade Program

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Works are complete around the Post Office

block, Pacific Highway and William St. Mount


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St and Denison St identified for completion

Q4 2019/20.

2.2.1.04 SOC Upgrade public domain along

Military Road, Cremorne and

Neutral Bay associated with the

introduction of B-Line

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Works tendered and awarded and are

continuing in line with expectations. Young St

temporary closure to be implemented April

2020.

2.2.1.06 SOC Implement the capital works

program for North Sydney CBD

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Links to 2.2.1.03

2.2.1.07 SOC Implement the public domain for

Crows Nest Masterplan

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 The Alexander St Public Domain upgrade

project completed Q2 2019/20


Education Precinct Masterplan

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Charles and Napier St project completed. The

works included new paving, planter beds and

street furniture.


Cremorne and Neutral Bay

Masterplans

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Links to 2.2.1.04

2.2.1.10 SOC Implement the capital works

program for St Leonards

Masterplan

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Atchison St upgrade project has been

awarded and works completed in Q2 2019/20

2.2.1.11 SOC Undertake gateway treatments

throughout LGA

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 No further works in Q3, 100% annual budget

allocated

2.2.2.01 SOC Prepare lighting strategy Engineering

Infrastructure

01/04/2019 Jun-2021 New consultants have had to be engaged. On

track to be completed in Q4 2019/20.

2.2.2.02 SOC Upgrade streetscape lighting in

North Sydney CBD

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2020 Ausgrid have commenced upgrading all North

Sydney's street lighting on major roads to

LEDs. Target completion date Q4 2019/20.

2.2.2.03 SOC Upgrade streetscape lighting in

village centres

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Progressing in line with projects identified in

the Lighting Code. Links to 2.2.2.01


SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT IS ENCOURAGED

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2.3.1.01 SOC Advocate the state government

to improve planning and delivery

of integrated and efficient public

transport

Traffic and Transport

Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Council entered into Interface Agreements

with the Sydney Metro to deliver public

domain and streetscape improvements at the

four Metro sites in North Sydney. Similar

agreements will be developed and entered

into for the Northern Beaches and Western

Harbour Tunnel projects which will impact

Council's open space, facilities and assets.

2.3.1.02 SOC Implement community education

campaigns that encourage

active transport/use of public

transport and alternative modes

of transport


Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Council collaborated with surrounding local

government areas to conduct monthly

community activation events to encourage

walking and cycling. Implemented improved

walk and ride to school programs.

Commenced distribution of new cycling map

collaborating with surrounding LGAs.


Integrated Cycling Strategy


Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Council endorsed construction of Ridge St

Stage 2 cycle path. Construction to

commence Q4 2019/20. Cycling and

pedestrian upgrades completed at the

intersection between Alfred St north and

Winter Ave. Further development of cycling

options for West St is currently underway.

Consultation materials being prepared for

cycle path projects in Ernest St.

2.3.1.04 SOC Implement Priority Cycling

Route 2 - Young St


Operations

Jul-2019 Jun-2021 Design for Young St cycle path submitted to

the RMS for review. Community consultation

preparation underway.

2.3.1.05 SOC Provide bike rail facilities for

cyclists


Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 15 new rails installed in Q3 2019/20

2.3.1.06 SOC Monitor bike share schemes and

work with operators to improve

management of schemes


Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Bike share operators are not currently

operating in North Sydney due to the new

State Government Legislation. Monitoring

continuing.


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2.3.1.07 SOC Upgrade shared zone at

Grosvenor Lane, Neutral Bay

Engineering

Infrastructure

Jul-2018 Jun-2020 Expected completion Q4 2019/20

2.3.1.08 SOC Implement the Transport

Strategy

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Various transport initiatives and advocacy

opportunities pursued in accordance with the

Strategy

2.3.1.09 SOC Participate in TfNSW Travel

Choices Program


Operations

Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Council awarded a Certificate of

Commendation for ‘organisation excellence’

in the Travel Choices Awards run by TfNSW.

This was for Council’s e-bike fleet and

organisational leadership in investigating e-

bike leasing arrangements for staff. The staff

e-bike fleet has now traveled more than

2,500kms. Council progressing toward the

implementation of salary sacrificing for e-

bikes via a broader policy regarding salary

sacrifice packaging arrangements

2.3.1.10 SOC Implement Active Transport -

Young Street, Neutral Bay


Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Council resolved in Q1 2019 to install a

temporary Plaza in Young St assess the

proposals benefits/impacts. Links to 2.2.1.04.

Temporary closure of Young St approved in

Q3 2019. Installation scheduled for Q4

2019/20, subject to COVID-19 impacts.

Project eligible for 100% funding through

either TfNSW funding deed of agreement or

RMS Active Transport Grants. Consultation

for the Young Street cycle path currently

being prepared. Consultation will be deferred

due to COVID-19.


intersection Oxley and Albany

Streets, Crows Nest


Operations

Jan-2019 Jun-2020 Construction completed Q2 2019/20


Winter Avenue, Neutral Bay


Operations

Jan-2019 Jun-2021 Community consultation completed. Works at

the intersection between Winter Ave and


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pending Traffic Committee approval.


Kurraba Road


Operations

Jan-2019 Jun-2021 Project design submitted to RMS for review

2.3.2.01 SOC Liaise and coordinate with

TfNSW on the Metro project

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Collaboration with NSW Government's

Design Review Panel and direct liaison with

Lend Lease beneficial. The DA lodged and is

likely to be determined soon. The Crows Nest

OSD design in development stage with only

the station being pursued. Council working

through Interchange Access Plan issues with

Metro.

2.3.2.02 SOC Liaise and coordinate with

TfNSW on the proposed

Western Harbour Tunnel and

Beaches Link project

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Environmental Impact Statement released in

Q3. Project Control Group coordinated to

prepare a submission for Council

consideration in Q4.

2.3.2.03 SOC Advocate for continued

improved public transport on

Spit Road/Military Road

transport corridor to the

Warringah Peninsula and

Northern Beaches


Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Pursued via the Military Road Corridor

Planning Study undertaken by Council's

strategic planning department

2.3.2.04 SOC Participate in the Northern

Beaches Transport Masterplan


Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Council officers attended a series of Northern

Sydney Transport Infrastructure Strategy

Workshops, facilitated by NSROC to frame

strategic direction for transport planning

regionally.

2.3.5.01 SOC Implement the Road Safety

Action plan including education

and awareness programs


Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Schools campaign - Term 1 newsletter

distributed, liaising with schools regarding

parent behaviour. Continued roll out of 'Slow

Down' bollard wraps and responding to

resident requests. 2021 Road Safety

Calendar planning commenced. Drink Drive -

Plan B resources for licensed venues and


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bottle shops distributed. Senior road safety

workshop held during Seniors Week -

excellent turn out and feedback. Child

Restraint Checking Day held - 81 child

restraints installed, checked or adjusted; very

positive feedback. RMS messages promoted.

2.3.6.01 SOC Monitor advances in new forms

of travel


Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Council monitors advances in travel options

including driverless car technology, bike

share, ride share and car share schemes.

Draft Taxi and Ride Sourcing Parking

Strategy outcomes being reported to Council

in Q4.

IMPROVED TRAFFIC AND PARKING MANAGEMENT

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Integrated Traffic and Parking

Strategy


Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Implemented through the local area traffic

management action plans (LATMs) and

parking reviews

2.4.1.02 SOC Implement Local Area Traffic

Management Action Plans


Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Traffic and parking initiatives implemented as

per the local area traffic process. LATMs

updated annually and progress reported to

Council. Parking managed with reference to

the Integrated Traffic and Parking Strategy.

LATMs updated on Council's website in

September 2019 to show completed and new

projects.

2.4.1.03 SOC Design and implement

pedestrian/traffic signals and

associated works at Gerard

Street and MacPherson Street


Operations

Jul-2019 Jun-2021 RMS noted pedestrian volumes at the existing

crossing are below the RMS numerical

warrants for a signalised crossing. Counts

were conducted in February 2020. Volumes

are below RMS warrants. The Traffic

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recommended requesting special

consideration from the RMS and retaining the

matter as a standing item on the Traffic

Committee agenda.

2.4.2.01 SOC Investigate funding

opportunities and apply for

grant funding for new and

upgrade of traffic, pedestrian

and cycling facilities


Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Council successful with two RMS applications

through the NSW Government's Active

Transport program 2019/20. Albany and Oxley

Sts Crows Nest upgrade of existing pedestrian

infrastructure at intersection; and priority cycle

ways at Ridge and Miller Sts North Sydney.

Council successful in application for Safe

Speeds in High Pedestrian Activity and Local

Areas Program for implementation of 40km/h

zone in Kirribilli and Milsons Point.

2.4.2.02 SOC Advocate TfNSW for improved

pedestrian safety at Rangers

Road and Hampden Avenue,

Cremorne


Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 TfNSW completed all B-Line works. Rangers

Rd and Hampden Ave were not completed by

TfNSW due to unresolved design issues.

Council undertaking streetscape upgrades

along Military Rd in 2019/20 and will

incorporate upgrades to these intersections

funded by TfNSW grant.

2.4.3.01 SOC Undertake a review of car

parking restrictions


Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 In Q1 2019/20 Council completed consultation

for Crows Nest/Wollstonecraft Areas 12 and

13 and Crows Nest Area 19 (east of Alexander

St) these were adopted by Council in Q3

2019/20. Implementation may be deferred due

to COVID-19.

2.4.3.02 SOC Manage car share parking Traffic and Transport

Operations

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 One new car share space installed in Q3. Car

share LGA demand analysis study completed

to inform Council's policy review.


Direction 3: OUR FUTURE PLANNING North Sydney is a great place to do business, with strong economic growth balanced with environmental and social wellbeing. Stage 1 of the North Sydney CBD Public Domain Strategy was adopted by Council in Q2. Stage 2 is being prepared for public exhibition in Q3 2019/20. The strategy’s aim is to create a more engaging and resilient CBD that offers a greater range of activities and unique public spaces for residents, workers and visitors. Review of Council’s Local Environment Plan continued with the Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) and Local Housing Strategy (LHS) endorsed by Council during Q2 2019/20. The LSPS outlines Council’s direction for housing, employment, transport, recreation, environment and infrastructure. The LHS defines where housing will be provided in North Sydney LGA to accommodate the Greater Sydney Commission’s North District Plan for growth. The North Sydney Business Network – Building a Website event was held in Q2. The session included the role of websites, how they work with social media, advantages of having a website, recommended content and how to build a website. The Visitor Economy Strategy and action plan was endorsed by Council in Q3. The Strategy identifies the long-term vision and actions required to develop North Sydney’s visitor economy. Its objectives are to attract the right markets for North Sydney and create vibrant communities and world-class visitor experiences.

PROSPEROUS AND VIBRANT ECONOMY

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3.1.1.01 SOC Monitor development

controls to allow for diverse

mix of businesses

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Addressed in the LSPS (Links to 3.4.1.04)

3.1.2.01 ECO Implement the Economic

Development Strategy

Integrated Planning and

Special Projects

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Draft progress report prepared.

3.1.2.02 ECO Conduct the Business

Network event series,

including Business Buzz


Special Projects

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Business Buzz 2020 event held 6 March

2020. Planning undertaken for digital

marketing webinar, to be held 2 April 2020.

3.1.3.01 ECO Support local Chambers of

Commerce and peak bodies

representing local

businesses


Special Projects


3.1.4.01 ECO Participate in the State

Government's Easy to Do

Business Program


Special Projects



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3.1.4.02 SOC Consult to gauge

community expectation in

relation to both café and

restaurant trading hours and

the permissibility of small

bars in Kirribilli Village and

Milsons Point

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2020 Council endorsed LEP and DCP

amendments commenced public exhibition

in Q3 2019/20.

NORTH SYDNEY CBD IS ONE OF NSW’S PRE-EMINENT COMMERCIAL CENTRES

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3.2.1.01 ECO Create opportunities for

commercial centre growth

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Planning proposal and its gazettal prepared

in October 2018 that increased

development potential and height in areas

capable of accommodating additional

capacity within environmental limits.

Supported by other initiatives like the CBD

Transport Masterplan and the CBD Public

Domain Strategy.

3.2.1.02 ECO Prepare the Civic Precinct

and Surrounds Planning

Study

Strategic Planning Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Stage 1, preliminary consultation was

completed with a focused community and

stakeholder consultation November 2019.

The project is on track with a final draft

close to being completed Q4 2019/20.

3.2.2.01 ECO Develop and implement land

use and infrastructure plans

which strengthen the

competitiveness of the North

Sydney CBD

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2020 Council adopted the Capacity and Land

Use Strategy in 2017 as the basis to

amend the LEP this is now complete.

Infrastructure plans pursued through Stage

2 of the Public Domain Strategy,

implementation of the Ward Street

Masterplan, Laneways Strategy, closure of

Miller St and other smaller projects

executed by the EPS division.


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3.2.2.02 ECO Implement North Sydney

CBD Marketing Campaign

Communications and

Events

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Highlights included two music sessions, a

Brett Whiteley Place beach-themed week

and partnering with Greenwood Plaza to

host events and screening of the Australian

Tennis Open.

3.2.3.02 ECO Prepare the implementation

strategy for North Sydney

CBD Public Domain

Strategy

Strategic Planning Jul-2019 Jun-2021 Strategy (Stage 1) adopted in 2019. Stage

2 being prepared for Council and will be

reported to the March Council meeting to

seek adoption for public exhibition early in

Q4 2019/20.

3.2.3.03 ECO Implement the Ward St

Masterplan

Strategic Planning Jul-2019 Jun-2021 Council endorsed the Ward St Masterplan

in June 2019. Implementation Strategy

endorsed by Council in September 2019.

Work in Q2 included a probity plan and

detailed concept design for community

facilities and plaza space. To be reported

to Council for endorsement Q1 2020/21.

NORTH SYDNEY IS SMART AND INNOVATIVE

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3.3.1.02 ECO Implement the Smart City

Strategy


Special Projects

Oct-2019 Jun-2021 Smart City Strategy PCG meeting held

November 2019 to confirm actions and

seek updates on implementation. Draft

progress report prepared.

3.3.1.03 ECO Provide information

resources to targeted

industries and businesses


Special Projects

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Ongoing, as required

3.3.4.01 ECO Prepare grant applications in

partnership with local


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businesses and networks as

opportunities arise

3.3.4.02 ECO Prepare a Data Sharing

Policy


Special Projects

Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Draft Data Sharing Policy and guidelines

prepared. Under internal review.

3.3.5.01 ECO Participation in the North

Sydney Innovation Network

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Ongoing attendance at steering committee

meetings and participation in networking

events

NORTH SYDNEY IS DISTINCTIVE WITH A SENSE OF PLACE AND QUALITY DESIGN

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1.4.6.01 SOC Investigate the feasibility

of providing for additional

public open space over

the Warringah Freeway

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Ongoing discussions with the State

Government

3.4.1.01 ECO Maintain a contemporary

Local Environmental Plan

Strategic Planning Oct-2018 Jun-2020 Council endorsed the North Sydney

LSPS and associated LEP amendment

November 2019. Awaiting "assurance"

from the GSC

3.4.1.02 ECO Maintain a contemporary

Development Control Plan

in conjunction with the

local Environmental Plan

Strategic Planning Jul-2019 Jun-2021 Preparation of the LEP Health Check,

LSPS and the Planning Proposal to

amend the North Sydney LEP, are the

basis for maintaining a contemporary

LEP and DCP, consistent with the

Greater Sydney Commission's North

District Plan. A DCP amendment was

adopted by Council in February 2020.

Exhibition of the draft LEP/DCP will occur

once the Department of Planning issues

a Gateway Determination.


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3.4.1.03 ECO Advance land use projects

and proposals that

promote economic

development,

sustainability and

neighbourhood quality of

life

Strategic Planning Oct-2018 Jun-2021 Council continues to develop place based

planning projects and studies. Examples

include the Military Road Corridor

Planning Study, Northern CBD Planning

Study, Ward Street Masterplan. These

are reinforced by North Sydney LSPS.

3.4.1.04 ECO Implement the North

District Plan in partnership

with the Greater Sydney

Commission, by

developing the Local

Strategic Planning

Statement

Strategic Planning Jul-2019 Jun-2021 The LSPS was endorsed by Council for

exhibition at its meeting in June 2019.

The Strategy was exhibited between July

and August 2019 and endorsed by

Council November 2019 which is

awaiting GSC "assurance".

3.4.1.05 SOC Review Council's strategic

planning framework to

implement the

employment targets of the

Greater Sydney

Commission North District

Plan

Strategic Planning Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Council has completed the Planning

Proposal for the North Sydney CBD

(October 2018) which increased

commercial development capacity,

endorsed the Ward Street Masterplan,

which significantly increases commercial

floor space opportunities, exploring

options to increase employment floor

space in the Military Road Corridor and

has lobbied strongly to ensure that the

State Government plans for St

Leonards/Crows Nest include reasonable

levels of employment land capacity and

growth.

3.4.1.07 SOC Integrate ecological

sustainable development

considerations into

Council's development

controls

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2021 This action’s objectives are addressed in

the LSPS, endorsed by Council in

November 2019


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3.4.1.09 SOC Review Council's

developer contributions

framework

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2020 Work on the funded components of the

works program continued in Q3 2019/20.

Expected to be finalised by June 2020.

3.4.2.01 SOC Respond to reforms in

planning process and

advocate on behalf of

community

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2021 The most significant reform process

currently occurring is the preparation for

the LSPS addressed in action 3.4.1.04.

endorsed November 2019. Other reforms

(major and minor) dealt with as required.

3.4.3.01 SOC Participate in the DPIE's

Priority Precinct process

and advocate for Council's

planning objectives for the

precinct

Strategic Planning Jul-2019 Jun-2021 There has been very little information

from the NSW Government on this

project since the exhibition of the St

Leonards/Crows Nest 2036 Plan in late

2018.

3.4.4.01 SOC Prepare detailed design of

North Sydney's Central

Laneways Plan

Strategic Planning Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Development activity in the precinct has

driven partial design work by relevant

proponents. Detailed design required to

resolve remaining Precinct Masterplan.

This level of development is driving

ongoing agreements to support roll out of

the Masterplan design principles, e.g.

completion of the of 100 Mount St

development.

3.4.4.02 SOC Prepare Military Road

Corridor Planning Study

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2020 Paper detailing actions and strategic

directions to be reported to April 2020

Council meeting.

3.4.5.01 SOC Conduct Design

Excellence Panel

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Ongoing

3.4.6.01 SOC Monitor heritage inventory

and areas

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Ongoing

3.4.7.02 SOC Prepare the Local Housing

Strategy

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Draft LHS adopted by Council in October

2019. Awaiting endorsement from the

Department of Planning.


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3.4.7.03 SOC Work in partnership with

other levels of government

and developers to

increase the level of

affordable housing in

North Sydney

Strategic Planning Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Addressed in the LSPS.

NORTH SYDNEY IS REGULATORY COMPLIANT

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3.5.1.01 SOC Regulate activities to

minimise impacts on the

environment and public

health

Environmental and Building

Compliance


3.5.1.02 SOC Implement the North

Sydney Construction

Works Management

Strategy

Environmental and Building

Compliance


3.5.2.02 SOC Implement the

companion animal

owners education

program

Ranger and Parking Services Jan-2019 Jun-2020 Ongoing


Direction 4: OUR SOCIAL VITALITY North Sydney offers fantastic quality of life to its residents. Community members have access to the information and support services they require.

A broad range of events were held in Q2 201920. These included the night artisan's market at the Coal Loader, the children's creative festival, spring sounds on the platform, The Twilight Food Fair and Women's Cricket at North Sydney Oval. All events were well attended. Third party events supported by Council included the Sydney Running Festival, Crows Nest Festival and three community carols in local parks.

International Day of People with Disability was celebrated on 3 December 2019. Students from local schools were invited to attend a day of activities at the Coal Loader to raise awareness of and break down stigma attached to disability. The event was run in collaboration with: Wheelchair Sports NSW, Blind Cricket NSW, Studio A, SSI Voice, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, Paul Nunnari, Community Connect Transport, Ability Links, and the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability.

The Good Things Foundation awarded Stanton Library three Building Digital Skills grants to deliver the Tech Help for Seniors program. The library partnered with Lively, an organisation that brings young people and older people together to learn from each other. Over a 6-week period, the youth volunteers provided quality training to booked out sessions. The success of this program resulted in a new partnership with Link Housing.

The North Sydney White Ribbon Garden was officially opened by the Mayor at the front of the Council Chambers to draw attention to domestic violence issues in Q2. The Police and the Chair of Lower North Shore Domestic Violence Network spoke on efforts to reduce Domestic Violence.

As part of the 'Meet the Experts' Workshop series, a workshop on "How to kickstart a culture of innovation in your organisation" was held November 2019. Presenter, Simon Banks was excellent and received great feedback.

In Q2, the quarterly Aboriginal Heritage Tour Series commenced at the Coal Loader. This included a visit from Karen Smith, the Education Officer from the Aboriginal Heritage Office, who took attendees through the site's rich history.

NORTH SYDNEY IS CONNECTED, INCLUSIVE, HEALTHY AND SAFE

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4.1.1.01 SOC Implement the Disability

Inclusion Action Plan

Community Development Jul-2019 Jun-2021 No specific DIAP projects in Q3.

4.1.1.02 SOC Support local community

organisations assisting

the community accessing

the National Disability

Insurance Scheme

Community Development Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Ongoing support and networking opportunities

provided to Crows Nest Centre and Early Ed.

4.1.1.03 SOC Update and promote

translated information to

the community

Community Development Jul-2018 Jun-2021 TIS contact number available on all North

Sydney brochures. Language Assistance Links

including Migrant Quick Reference Guide

available on Language Assistance page of


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Council's website. Explanation notes for

Children's Services Guide available in Chinese,

Japanese Simplified, Spanish and Hindi, based

on Children's Library feedback. Arts and

Culture Guide translated into Chinese

Simplified and Japanese.

4.1.2.01 SOC Advocate to the State

Government to ensure

community service

delivery meets evolving

community needs

Community Development Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Advocacy to increase funding for the library,

additional Before and After School Care

(BASC) places; youth; aged and disabled

housing

4.1.2.03 SOC Implement the Family

and Children Strategy

Community Development Jul-2019 Jun-2021 Priority strategies progressed in Q3 2019/20.

Consultants completed a concept design for

after school care facilities at Forsyth Park

Community Centre. Council resolved to fund an

upgrade of storage in February 2020. Council

resolved to include in the North Sydney DCP

Review 2020 provisions for child-care facilities

to incorporate the recommendations of the

Draft Best Practice Guide for Above Ground

Childcare Centres developed by KU. Council

supports Mary’s House Women’s Refuge with

lease access to Council space at Neutral Bay

for Community Programs, support for the three

local Neighbourhood Centres to provide

services for families and children, support Early

Education Inc. in activities and provided

continuing accommodation, Stanton Library

organised activities for children to support

STEAM based learning before library closed.

Activities in Q3 have been affected by COVID-

19.

4.1.2.04 SOC Review the Family Day

Care Business Plan

Community Development Jul-2019 Jun-2020 All targets met for Q3 2019/20. Family Daycare

(FDC) is regulated by the Department of

Education, and we are required to meet 7

areas under the NQS. Underpinning FDC is the


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Quality Improvement Plan March 2020, which

outlines aims and goals, that are frequently

reviewed, and new goals added. The service

vacancy rate and monitoring of educators is on

track.

4.1.2.06 SOC Review the Young

Peoples Strategy

Community Development Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Youth Work in North Sydney: an action plan for

development and early intervention 2016-21

reviewed to ensure it is on track.

4.1.2.07 SOC Implement the Young

People’s Action Plan

Community Development Jul-2020 Jun-2021 Drop in centre; liaise and collaborate with other

local services, councils, agencies and

associations working to support youth,

particularly those at risk. Work with vulnerable

and at risk young people via engagement and

activities/programs at Planet X Youth Centre.

COVID-19 Pandemic has shifted service

delivery online, this is still developing.

4.1.2.08 SOC Support youth

development throughout

North Sydney through

the implementation,

funding and

management of youth

programs

Community Development Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Planet X Youth Centre in Q3 2019/20 ran 3

Acoustic sessions on the stage. Referral and

support provided to 2 homeless young people.

1 referral to Young Carers program. Breakfast

meeting with Principals/Schools focusing on

disadvantaged/at-risk student cohorts

implemented. Partnership with NSW

Department of Education, Department of

Health, and Youth Interagency services.

Intensive support provided to 1 mother of 2

daughters with substance and behavioural

issues. Co-management of 2 girls from

Taldumande Youth Refuge and additional

mental health support for 1 young person living

independently at a Taldumande Unit.

4.1.2.09 SOC Promote youth services

and facilities throughout

North Sydney

Community Development Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Draft rebranding artwork finalised for Planet X

Youth Centre for printing Q4 2019/20. Ongoing

promotion of youth services/facilities/programs

via Youth Interagency. Training for first

interagency meeting successfully implemented


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with CAPE (Community Action for Preventing

Extremism). Feedback from participants was

positive.

4.1.2.10 SOC Coordinate and promote

activities in Youth Week

Community Development Jul-2019 Jun-2020 Shoreshocked 2020 planning continued in Q3

2019/20. Event to be held 4 April 2020

cancelled due to COVID-19. Youthweek

events postponed to October 2020.

4.1.2.11 SOC Upgrade facilities and

equipment at Planet X

Youth Centre

Community Development Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Furniture and other equipment planned for Q3

2019/20 postponed due COVID-19. Planet X

will progress the furniture and equipment

upgrade once the centre is allowed to reopen.

4.1.2.12 SOC Provide services and

activities to seniors

through community

centres

Community Development Jul-2018 Jun-2021 Local community centres supported through

network meetings, information sharing and

financial support. Council worked with centres

to deliver the Seniors Festival 2020. As of

February 2020, Neutral Bay Senior Citizens

Club, has been opened five days per week.

Historically, the Neutral Bay Community Centre

has opened on Monday and Thursday.

4.1.2.14 SOC Implement the Older

Persons Plan

Community Development Jul-2018 Jun-2021 The older person community supported to

access information, resources and referrals to

services such as My Aged Care, information on

home modifications, access and parking to

enable them to age in place. Council

coordinated the delivery of 2020 North Sydney

Seniors Festival in Q3.

4.1.2.15 SOC Coordinate and promote

activities in Seniors

Festival

Community Development Jan-2020 Jun-2020 The 2020 North Sydney Seniors Festival held

13-24 February. This was a coordinated

approach which included representation from

other Departments within Council and

community-based organisations. 30 events

offered over the festival period.

4.1.2.17 SOC Implement the Homeless

Strategy

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