3. QUALITY SPACES AND PLACES Council Plan Ref. Strategy No. Actions Department 3.1 Plan and deliver a diverse range of open space in natural and urban environments HW 3.1.1 Prepare a Stony Creek Linear Park Connections (West Footscray to Tottenham linkages) Plan in readiness for presentation to Council * City Design 3.1.2 Implement the Quarry Park Masterplan Stage 2 including mountain bike track and grading completed by 30 June 2019 * City Design 3.1.3 Prepare a land acquisition report identifying priority sites for purchasing future open space in identified gap areas in readiness for presentation to Council by 31 January 2019 City Design 3.2 Facilitate the renewal and development of contemporary community infrastructure that are multi-purpose and HW 3.2.1 Complete the Business Case for the Footscray Library, Community & Cultural Hub for consideration by Council by end quarter three * Arts, Community Learning & Libraries 3.2.2 Provide end to end project management support for Footscray Learning Precinct and Footscray Community and Cultural Hub redevelopments as per planned project program delivery Community Services & Social Infrastructure Planning 3.2.3 Develop Council's 10 year Asset Renewal Program and align to the Annual Budget and Strategic Resource Plan by 30 June 2019 Strategic Asset Management 3.3 Develop a City Infrastructure Plan aligning to community need and Council’s finances 3.3.1 Complete a Public Toilet Strategy and present to Council by 30 September 2018 City Design 3.3.2 Develop a Victoria University and Footscray Park Precinct Plans in readiness for presentation to Council by 31 March 2019 City Design 3.3.3 Develop Council's CAPEX Model and Tool - 20 Year Capital Investment Program/City Infrastructure Plan and approve by 30 June 2019 Strategic Management 3.4 Promote community safety through space activation, crime prevention partnerships, and amenity improvements HW 3.4.1 Establish Council’s approach to community safety with defined priorities for action, by 30 June 2019 with decision made on integrated approach to community safety with priorities and structures determined and Council briefed on recommendation Leisure Health & Wellbeing 3.6 Plan and deliver Council's capital works program 3.6.1 Deliver open space and urban design projects in the capital works program and support delivery through the Project Office. City Design 3.6.2 Complete construction of Church St Early Years Centre by 30 June 2019 * Project Office
4. GROWTH AND PROSPERITY Council plan ref. Strategy No. Actions Department 4.1 Plan for diverse, high quality and affordable housing in appropriate locations that responds to community growth and needs HW 4.1.1 Implement the strategic directions of the revised Housing Strategy with a planning scheme amendment to facilitate policy direction * City Strategy 4.1.2 Investigate and prepare a draft Development Contribution Plan for the City and present to Council in Quarter 4 * City Strategy 4.1.3 Continue to work with the Victorian Planning Authority to develop the planning controls/ framework and community vision for the Defence Site Maribyrnong, with the vision prepared and presented to Council City Strategy 4.2 Support the business community and actively promote the city for business 4.2.1 In partnership with Victoria University implement Footscray University Town business plan including a Smart City Initiative with 2018-19 annual actions implemented and reported to Council by Quarter 4 * City Business 4.3 Land set for employment is protected and enhanced 4.3.1 Continue to implement the strategic land use directions of Maribyrnong Economic and Industrial Development Strategy via the preparation of precinct framework plans or suitable planning policy and present to Council City Strategy 4.5 Manage planning applications in a timely manner to accommodate stakeholder and community expectations 4.5.1 Streamline the planning process so that 70% of all decisions are made within 60 days and 100% of all VicSmart applications are decided within 10 days Urban Planning 4.7 Develop a community plan to capture the community’s vision and aspirations to 2040 4.7.1 Develop the community plan and undertake community comment for Council’s endorsement by 30 September 2018 Public Affairs & Community Relations HW indicates a health and wellbeing strategy * indicates a major initiative
5.7 Develop the city as a ‘Smart City’ using technology initiatives to manage the city’s resources and services in more effective ways 5.7.1 Deliver a Smart City Action Plan to embed Smart City thinking in Council practices with three 'light house' Smart City actions delivered by end financial year. City Business HW indicates a health and wellbeing strategy * indicates a major initiative
6. CLEAN AND GREEN Council Plan Ref. Strategy No. Actions Department 6.1 Deliver an forest strategy and a sustainable urban tree population HW 6.1.1 Develop a Significant Tree Register by 30 June 2019 in readiness for presentation to Council in quarter 4 * City Design 6.2 Improve the city's resilience to environmental challenges and in particular air quality HW 6.2.1 Develop Council's Environmental Aspect and Impact Register and provide draft policy and guidelines for consideration and Council adoption by 31 December 2018 Strategic Asset Management 6.3 Progress Zero Carbon Maribyrnong HW 6.3.1 Implement panels on priority buildings with annual compliance statement produced * Strategic Management 6.4 Improve the visual presentation, cleanliness and amenity of the city HW 6.4.1 Continue the progressive implementation of the Draft Integrated Amenity Improvement Plan and measure success by a maintained or improved 2018 Community Satisfaction Survey result Operations & Maintenance 6.4.2 Deliver the Graffiti Inspection and Reporting Program and ensure contractor compliance regarding the timely removal of graffiti Operations & Maintenance 6.4.3 Inspect and coordinate removal of illegally dumped rubbish in accordance with the Plan and effectiveness measured with recommendations for improvement developed Operations & Maintenance 6.7 Incorporate Ecologically Sustainable Design (ESD) and measures in Council buildings 6.7.1 Implement and monitor the Ecologically Sustainable Design Policy for Council with projects audited verifying compliance by 31 December 2018 Strategic Asset Management 6.8 Maintain healthy and protected waterways 6.8.1 Prepare draft policy and guidelines for Council and assist Melbourne Water’s Water Quality Program in monitoring the drainage system's discharge into wet lands, the Maribyrnong River and Stony Creek Strategic Asset Management 6.8.2 Develop a Water Management Plan inclusive of stormwater management, water quality and a community education plan to assist Melbourne Water’s Water Quality Program in monitoring drainage system's discharge into wet lands, the Maribyrnong River and Stony Creek Strategic Management 6.9 Educate the community on environmental issues and best practice in waste management 6.9.1 Sustainable increase in Council's waste diversion rate (Diversion rate equals all recycled items as a proportion of all waste plus recycled items) resulting in kerbside waste diversion improved from 34% to 42% * Strategic Management HW indicates a health and wellbeing strategy * indicates a major initiative