AGENDA ATTACHMENT UNDER SEPARATE COVER · AGENDA ATTACHMENT UNDER SEPARATE COVER . C1308-6 Strategic Plan Progress Report . 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 . Ordinary Meeting of Council

AGENDA ATTACHMENT UNDER SEPARATE COVER

C1308-6 Strategic Plan Progress Report

1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013

Ordinary Meeting of Council

Wednesday 28 August 2013, 6.00 pm

City of Fremantle

Strategic Plan Progress Report

June 2013 - Strategic Imperatives

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53 Strategic Plan Report Projects reported on

44 Strategic Plan Report Projects at least 90% of monthly target

3 Strategic Plan Report Projects between 40 and 90% of monthly target

5 Strategic Plan Report Projects less than 40% of monthly target

1 Strategic Plan Report Projects with no targets for the period Targets not

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1 Economic Development: A Thriving Fremantle

Economy

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2 Built Environment: Sustainable Places to Live and

Work (Part 1)

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Environmental Protection

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Work (Part 2)

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5 Social: Our People, Our Community (Part 1) 6 0 0 6 0 0

6 Social: Our People, Our Community (Part 2) 1 0 0 1 0 0

7 Governance: A Sustainable Local Government 4 1 1 1 1 1


Projects Details

Target

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At least 90% of project target achieved

Between 40 and 90% of project target achieved

Less than 40% of project target achieved

Project

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Date

1.1.2.1 Establish a new and better resourced Fremantle Visitor Centre0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Location and construction timeframe to be included in binding Heads of

Agreement for the Kings Square Project.

Comment

1.1.2.13 Implement economic development strategy0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1501/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

The implementation of all aspects of the econonomic development

strategy is well advanced. Some aspects have been completed.

Comment

1.1.2.2 Implement the Fremantle Retail Model Plan 2010 recommendations

relating to the ‘development of additional retail space’ 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

1.1.2.6 Establish a Fremantle economic partnership to facilitate a

collaborative approach to economic development activities in Fremantle

(Fremantle union)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Fremantle Union continues to meet on a regular basis.

Comment

1.2.1.2 Maintain existing government agencies in Fremantle and identify

opportunities for expansion 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1301/07/10 N/A N/A N/A

Establishment of Fremantle government office location directory

completed. Initial discussion held with Building Maintenance and Works

on State Government proposal to facilitate the colocation of existing State

Government departments and agencies in Fremantle.

Comment

1.2.1.3 Look for opportunities to attract large private enterprise and/or

develop clusters of service industry businesses 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1301/07/10 N/A N/A N/A

1.2.1.4 Facilitate provision of at least one new accommodation hotel in city

centre 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%31/12/1301/07/10 N/A N/A N/A

Being considered in the development of the business case and binding

Heads of Agreement for the Kings Square Project.

Comment


2.1.2.4 Plant 1000 new trees0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Planting of over 1000 new trees has been undertaken this financial year.

Comment

2.1.3.125 Kings Square activation0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

28/06/1302/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

The Kings Square activation plan is completed and now in maintenance

with new movable furniture in place, new fixed furniture installed, green

wall installed, markets Wed- Sat, toilets have had a facelift, outdoor library

operational over summer months, chess storage and chair has been

installed. Activities in the square over summer months have been

programmed including film nights and yoga in square. Bollards painted.

Chess set now available on weekends.

Comment

2.1.3.130 Cantonment Hill - Masterplan Stage 10% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

28/06/1302/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Following the adoption of the Masterplan the development of a detailed

schedule of works was prepared for Council's consideration at its

December 2012 meeting. The scope for the oval works has been

prepared . Membership of the reconvened working group was endorsed

by Council.

Comment

2.1.3.14 Increase household recycling0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1501/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

There is ongoing promotion on recycling to residents with the opportunity

to utilise a large recycling bin.

Comment

2.1.3.16 Complete planning for Stan Reilly site0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

31/12/1401/07/10 N/A N/A N/A

FFC has indicated it will most likely be moving its administration and

training ground to Cockburn. CEO working group has been reconvened to

work on future strategies and development for the site.

Comment

2.1.3.21 Attract at least one new government agency to be located in

Fremantle 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Liaising with Building Maintenance and Works on the processes to be

undertaken to facilitate the announced relocation of the head office of the

Deprtment of Housing from East Perth to Fremantle.

Comment

2.1.3.22 Prepare business plan for the possible relocation of councils works

depot 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

An Operations Facility needs plan has been finalised. Preliminary

investigations of potentially suitable locations for a new operations facility

Comment


is in progress.

2.1.3.31 Conduct examination of scheme provisions to encourage

redevelopment of North Fremantle Town Centre (Queen Victoria Street) and

proceed with amendments if supported

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Only preliminary work undertaken due to to resources being focused on

higher priority projects relating to city centre area. Project now

rescheduled to 2016-17 in Corporate Business Plan.

Comment

2.1.3.32 Finalise planning/infrastructure requirements to enable

development in Knutsford East precinct (ongoing project rolled over from

2011-12)

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1501/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Updated preliminary design of infrastructure upgrades to service City and

LandCorp owned sites completed Feb 2013. Next phase of project in

2013-14 will be to develop infrastructure works cost sharing agreement

between landowners and implementation arrangements.

Comment

2.1.3.37 Prepare Streetscape Enhancement Plan for revitalisation of Hilton

Village 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Preliminary meeting held with Main Roads WA regarding joint project

involving state and local government. Further action awaited from MRWA

to establish project working group and send City of Fremantle a draft

agreement regarding funding arrangements. Carry over into 2013/14.

Comment

2.1.3.38 Develop an urban design plan for Queen street0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Project now incorporated into preparation of Activity Centre Structure Plan

and linked with preparation of precinct plans for the south end of Victoria

Quay and the rail station precinct. Therefore design plan cannot be

completed until these other more strategic level plans are completed.

Carried over into 2013-14.

Comment

2.1.3.40 Contribute to the Victoria Quay planning process0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Precinct planning process led by Fremantle Ports nearing completion. The

City is providing input to the project but is not in control of timeframes.

Presentation of draft completed precinct plans to stakeholders including

City now expected to occur Aug/Sept 2013. Project carried over into

2013-14 in Corporate Business Plan.

Comment

2.1.3.42 Finalise structure planning with Landcorp for the Swanbourne

Street Structure Plan Area 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1401/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Preliminary discussions with LandCorp development consortium held

November 2012 regarding preparation of new structure plan.

Responsibility for preparation and submission of structure plan rests with

Comment


Landcorp development consortium not the City, and the City is not in

control of timeframes for doing this. Project carried over into 2013-14.

2.1.3.43 Complete statutory procedures for approval of local planning

scheme amendment 49 (city centre strategic sites) 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1501/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Completed - amendment gazetted January 2013.

Comment

2.1.3.5 Encourage native and community gardens,including those planted

on verges 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1501/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

The community was notified that programs including native plants

subsidy and mulch distribution is available. Planting of grass trees in

Wray Avenue was undertaken by the local community.

Comment

2.1.3.73 Lighting for Key Heritage Buildings0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

28/06/1302/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

A lighting scheme was installed for Victoria Hall. Discussions were held

with the traders of High Street between Market and Cliff Street to assist

with a scheme for the lighting of various heritage buildings.

Comment

2.1.3.8 Review verge management practices, develop and implement a

verge management policy 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1501/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

A revised verge management policy has been endorsed by Council and

was implemented this financial year. Concepts for improvement works on

major City of Fremantle roads have been developed.

Comment

2.1.3.9 Increase commercial recycling0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1501/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

There is ongoing promotion to local businesses and an increase in

customer base of 171 businesses was achieved this financial year.

Comment

2.1.4.1 Improve physical presentation of the city's streetscapes0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1501/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

The South Terrace streetscape upgrade and Market Street street shared

space enhancement was completed. The High St west end was

upgraded. Phillimore St has been resurfaced.

Comment

2.1.4.3 Improve physical presentation of the city including council buildings0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

An upgrade to the toilets and changerooms at South beach was

completed and improvements made to the appearance of the Kings

Square toilet.

Comment

2.1.4.62 Fremantle leisure centre - Pool Heating0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1601/03/12 N/A N/A N/A


Department of Water approval for a test bore for shallow geothermal

was received.

A tender was accepted for the shallow gothermal bore system with on site

work to start in early July 2013.

Tenders were prepared for the cogeneration heating system.

Comment

2.1.4.7 State heritage listing for west end0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1401/07/11 N/A N/A N/A

Development of proposal for State listing through West End Working

Group - 90% complete by 30 June 2013. Final consultants' report with

boundary recommendations for area to nominate for State listing to be

received in July 2013 for final consideration by the Working Group and

then Council, in order to complete the project in 2013-14.

Comment

3.1.1.1 Map expected sea level rise to understand the city's risk response0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

01/07/1301/07/10 N/A N/A N/A

As part of of the South West Coastal Council's study a consultant

completed stage one of the project into assessing the impacts of potential

sea level rise.

Comment

3.1.1.2 Develop action plan for mitigaton/adaptation of expected storm

events 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%01/07/1301/07/11 N/A N/A N/A

This plan will be developed after the findings of the Consultant's sea level

rise study has been reviewed. It is anticipated that the findings will be

available in the middle of 2013.

Comment

3.1.1.3 Complete and adopt Climate change adaptation plan (excluding sea

level rise) 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Plan adopted by Council in March 2013 following community consultation.

Comment

3.1.2.29 Implement low carbon plan0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1501/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

2012-13 actions completed. Other actions identified for implementation

2013-14 and following years - included in Corporate Business Plan.

Comment

3.1.3.1 Implement staged water management actions for all council

recreation areas with clear targets for reduced water useage 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1501/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

The City made good progress towards stage two of the ICLEI water

conservation program.

The irrigation upgrade which includes watering efficiency improvements

for South Hilton oval was completed. The formal community consultation

for Fremantle Park started in November 2012 and further consultation was

carried out in early 2013. Following preparation of a draft concept plan

based on the community consultation, Council endorsed the concept plan

Comment


for Fremantle Park.

3.1.3.2 Provide incentives for residents to reduce water consumption0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Programs for incentives were developed, including mulch and plant

subsidies . A brochure was made available to assist residents on

recommended verge plantings. A link has been provided to the Water

Corporation's website for incentives to reduce water consumption.

Comment

4.1.1.1 Develop an integrated transport strategy0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

The Department of Transport is undertaking strategic network

investigations which include developing the Moving People Networks draft

plan and Moving Freight Intermodal Network draft plan. The City

participated in both of these studies and reviewing the localised impacts

on the transport corridors. The City made a submission on the draft WA

Bicycle Network Plan.

Comment

4.1.1.2 Complete planning for public transit corridors linking Fremantle

Railway Station to the expanding urban areas to the south and east of

Fremantle

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Position paper on City's preferrred corridor alignments adopted by Council

in Sept 2012.

Comment

4.1.2.4 Develop public transport plan0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1301/07/11 N/A N/A N/A

The City continued to work with the Public Transport Authority on

improved integrated services across the transport corridors.

Comment

4.1.2.9 Develop Parking strategy0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Consultants' parking study report completed Feb 2013. Findings are being

used to to inform drafting of parking strategy as part of Activity Centres

Structure Plan. Completion of Structure Plan carried over into 2013-14.

Comment

4.1.3.3 Implement a phased five-year program of traffic calming giving

priority to pedestrian and cycle traffic 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1701/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Traffic schemes were constructed in South Terrace, Norfolk Street,

William Street and Phillimore Street.

Comment

4.1.4.1 Work with Fremantle Ports and other stakeholders to reduce road

freight 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1501/07/10 N/A N/A N/A

The City continues to meet with Fremantle Ports on a regular basis on this

matter. Being maintained as an agenda item for discussion.

Comment


4.1.4.2 Work with main roads to ensure good community outcomes for high

street 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1301/07/11 N/A N/A N/A

At the September 2012 Council meeting in principle support was given to

the now called Safe System Approach Option. This option is a refinement

of the previous Options 4 and 4A. Council has supported the Safe

Systems Approach. MRWA is reviewing the standard for the final design.

MRWA proposes to undertake community and stakeholder engagement

over the next few months.

Comment

5.1.1.21 Implement Public Art Plan0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

31/05/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Temporary Public Art Program Arcadia - inaugural program commissioned

3 artists for works installed March to June 2013 Fremantle CBD.

Public Art Commissions

Indigenous artwork - mosaic proposal with Mosaico Digitale/Wesley

Church propsal - Laurel Nannup

Peter Farmer Indigenous artwork - working with Brendan Moore to apply

commissioned painting to Community Care Bus August 2013

Numerous mural art applications through Public Art approval process

Joan Campbell Memorial - Lotteries Commission $14k application/&

supported by Community Development Funding $4k. Working with

Community members to install work August 2013

Policy

Drafted and approved Public Art Policy 2012 - 2015

Drafting Public Art Guidelines for staff and developers

Conservation/Maintenance Projects

Old Shoreline Heritage Trail, tiles in jetty remade

North Fremantle Soldier, fence restoration

Repair of South Fremantle seat

Research and update of Public Art Collection data for public access

Comment

5.1.1.23 Provide residency and artists programs to attract artists0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1501/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

To the end of June the Arts Centre's Artist In Residency program, with 10

studios at FAC and the Moores building, has provided space for 47 Artists

for a total of 5429 studio days.

29 WA Artists

2 NSW

2 Vic

1 Tas

2 Taiwan

2 Canada

7 United Kingdom

1 USA

1 India

Comment


The Moores apartment has provided 517 nights accommodation for 22

artists from overseas and interstate.

5.1.1.25 Increase artists communal spaces0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1301/07/10 N/A N/A N/A

Implementation of Arthur Head management plan to increase spaces for

artists in this precinct has commenced . Advisory Committee has been

appointed and first meetings taken place, community engagement

workshop scheduled has been completed and EOI's are out for J shed

short term lease. Maintenance works for cottages has commenced,

cottage 10 and 11 has been completed. Toilets have been revamped and

limecrete path and lighting is in progress. Licence agreements have

commenced with one new tenant and others in progress.

Comment

5.2.1.12 Implement Community Engagement Plan0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1501/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

In 2011 -12 the city undertook 53 community engagement processes,

involving 2 316 participants. In 2012-13 the city completed 54 processes

and engaged with 5 500 people.

A new community engagement register attracted 200 subscribers.

Community engagement promoted on the City’s website, facebook page,

direct email, letter and local newspapers.

Website updated with engagement outcomes and emails sent to

participants advising of updates and outcomes.

Various social media platforms investigated. Increased use of social

media trialled with a dedicated facebook page, twitter account and vimeo/

youtube channel created for the Fremantle 2029 community visioning

project.

City youth events face book utilised to promote the Esplanade Youth

Plaza consultation and freospace continued to be used by the precinct

groups.

A community engagement presentation was created for inclusion in the

new online corporate induction package

A champions group was established in December 2012 to improve

community engagement practice across all directorates at the City of

Fremantle.

12 staff from all directorates participated in training adapted from the IAP2

Certificate of Public Participation.

A suite of community engagement procedures and templates was

developed.

Comment

5.2.1.21 Implement youth plan0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Esplanade Youth Plaza - Active engagement with a total of 456

participants.

Four holiday programs, 18 workshops with 180 participants (usually

capped at 10 young people per class). 3 other music/art events promoted

for spectators.

Comment


Partnership with Skateboarding Australia resulted in a further 14 clinics,

events and workshops attracting over 230 plus young people.

The 25 Under 25 art exhibition held. Entries tripled from 25 in 2012 to

over 85 submissions in 2013. Over 300 people attended the opening

launch.

Over 400 young people attended the free all ages national youth Week

Incubate event.

Six urban art programs - five collaborative with schools i.e. Fremantle

Fast Track, Seton Catholic College and Challenger Institute. Projects

included bus stops at Monument Hill, Fremantle Prison, and Seton entry,

two Dismantle containers and the Fremantle skate park.

Two intergenerational programs run in the Over 55’s Come and Try

program. This partnership with Christian Brothers College attracted 10

youth and 10 older participants each program.

Development of a youth page on the city website and a Fremantle Youth

Events facebook page launched. The page has a following of over 260

young people.

The library developed a new young adults section in its own zone.

5.2.1.3 Strengthen Aboriginal relations and investigate facilities for

Indigenous people 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1501/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Commissioned Aboriginal Artwork (including copyright) from Peter

Farmer to be used as an image on COF Bus. Partnership with SMPHU in

healthy cooking/eating 6 week project at Hilton (Tuesdays).

10 new traditional Aboriginal welcome entry signs into COF “Wanju

Whadjuk Boodja” that increase Aboriginal presence.

4 TO meetings July, August, November 2012 and March 2013.

2 IAG meetings October and December 2012.

Successful events for NAIDOC and Reconciliation (Bus Tour) weeks.

New Aboriginal history signage at Bathers Beach.

Wardanji festival

ICC plans being implemented

Comment

6.1.1.21 Implement Fremantle Community and Crime Prevention Plan0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1501/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

Crime and Safety Plan has been implmented and is now being monitored.

CCTV has been extended, taxi rank funding is being sought to move to

Henderson Street Mall and CBD patrol has been moved in-house.

Comment

Ongoing7.1.1.11 Establish strong partnerships with key stakeholders0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

7.1.1.2 Introduce performance review of council decision making processes

and structures 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1301/07/10 N/A N/A N/A

Not commenced.

Comment

7.1.1.3 Respond proactively to state and federal reform agencies0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

30/06/1501/07/10 N/A N/A N/A


The City maintains engagement in the process and provide relevant

information to Council as it becomes available.

Comment

7.3.1.5 Performance monitor councils financial capacity through

benchmarks 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%30/06/1301/07/12 N/A N/A N/A

10 year budget commenced to meet reform requirements and aid in the

implementation of the strategic imperatives. 10 year financial plan to be

finalised through current budget process.

Comment


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AGENDA ATTACHMENT UNDER SEPARATE COVER · AGENDA ATTACHMENT UNDER SEPARATE COVER . C1308-6 Strategic Plan Progress Report . 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 . Ordinary Meeting of Council