ACTION PLAN 2019-2020 - DAREBIN CITY COUNCIL
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Action Plan
2019–2020
These are the actions we
will be undertaking over
2019–2020 to meet our
Council Plan targets.
This action plan will be
updated annually with new
actions and our progress.
World of Kites at Darebin Community & Kite
Festival 2019 by Mito Elias. Image by Nicole Cleary.
Goal 1
We will be leaders in creating a sustainable city through local
innovation projects that address climate change.
1.1 We will become an energy and water efficient city and reduce waste.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Create a Darebin Energy Foundation – a climate Work with Climate Emergency Darebin on delivering the Climate
emergency think tank and creator of initiatives Emergency Ambassadors program to engage 1,000 people from a
that can be scaled across communities diversity of backgrounds and community sectors about the climate
emergency and finalise a long-term approach to governance of
Climate Emergency Darebin
Create and enact a local Climate Emergency Plan Continue to implement the Climate Emergency Plan and facilitate a
to address and climate change and mitigate risks carbon reduction project to establish a large power purchase agreement
and source renewable energy for the local government sector
Make our Council buildings and car fleet more Complete works that implement high priority solar PV installations and
energy efficient increase energy efficiency in Council buildings
Incorporate environmental sustainable design (ESD) into all building
works, in line with Council’s ESD Buildings Policy
Continue to purchase electric and hybrid vehicles in accordance with
Council’s Fleet Policy that includes operating within areas where
appropriate alternatives exist
Double solar power from approximately 18,000 Install more than 4,000 kW of solar panels on 700 homes and
kilowatts to 36,000 kilowatts, including for low businesses and achieve significant progress towards the goal of
income households doubling solar in Darebin, from 18,000 kW to 36,000 kW by 2021
Deliver a solar saver program for commercial properties and offer
subsidised LED lighting and other initiatives that support businesses
to access renewable energy and energy-efficient models
Increase the number of certified sustainable businesses in Darebin
and add businesses to the Green Business Directory
Increase Council’s use of water from non-drinking Implement water sensitive urban design and/or ESD practices or
water sources by 30 megalitres by 2025 products into at least 75 percent of Council’s capital work projects
and progress Darebin becoming a Water Sensitive City
Reduce waste to landfill by 1kg per person Introduce food waste recycling for the Darebin community as part of
year-on-year, while maintaining community the green waste bin service, starting in Spring 2019
satisfaction with waste services above 80%
Deliver an ongoing program of recycling and waste education and
communications focussing on ‘Recycle Right’. The program will
maximise recycling and communicating the State Government
e-waste ban, how to recycle and dispose of e-waste and support the
roll-out of food waste recycling for green waste users
Review Darebin's Waste Strategy to deliver on the aspirations of the
Climate Emergency Plan 2017–22 by cutting emissions from waste,
supporting elimination of single-use plastics and ensuring recycling
systems are effective in the long run
Advocate for the transformation of Australia’s national approach
to packaging, materials, waste and litter management to be
environmentally focused and sustainable in the long run
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1.2 We will increase sustainable transport through safer streets
for walking and cycling, and advocacy for public transport.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Increase car share bays from 20 to 100 Further increase the number of car share bays towards the target of
100 by identifying priority locations and developing a forward plan
for car share bays across the city
Reduce private vehicle use to an average of 13 Continue to partner with Newlands Primary as the second ‘Octopus
kilometres per day per person by 2020 (10%) School’. Construct pedestrian crossings and improve cycling access
to the school. Select a third ‘Octopus School’
Promote car sharing, cycling and walking events (such as Ride2Work
Day). Facilitate school programs and community skill building (such
as cycle skills workshops)
Dramatically increase opportunities for walking Construct footpaths in Ford Street, Preston and Green Street,
and cycling – with our biggest ever single Reservoir. Construct Clarendon Street and Victoria Road intersection
investment of $6 million in the first year of this improvements in Thornbury
plan – including converting some roads into
Install pedestrian and cyclist crossing points along Mitchell Street,
shared streets where green space, walking and
Northcote and Strathmerton Street, Reservoir
cycling take priority
Install improved directional signage along the Darebin Creek Trail
Implement the Walking Strategy through delivering new pedestrian
crossings located at Merri and Union Street, Northcote, Station
Street at Wingrove/Railway and Author Street, Fairfield and
construct two new footpaths at Green Street and Ford Street
Investigate options for a new pedestrian crossing at Miller Street/
Bracken Avenue and undertake a study of Leinster Grove in Preston
to design cycling and pedestrian improvements
Reduce the speed limit to 40 kilometres across Implement further speed limit reductions to 40km in priority
30% of the municipality locations and investigate community attitudes and understanding
about 30km speed limit reductions
Increase cycling by 12% Improve road safety, cycling, walking and traffic calming by
continuing to engage the community in the development of a
second and third Streets for People corridor (Broadhurst Avenue
and Crookston Road, Reservoir and Gower and Cramer Streets,
Preston)
The following construction and design works for the above Streets
for People Projects will be undertaken in 2019–20:
–– Stage 1 Broadhurst Avenue cycling corridor construction
–– construction to fix safety issues at Regent Street and Spring Street
–– design of remaining Broadhurst Avenue corridor work
–– Stage 1 Gower Street corridor construction and design of
remaining work
–– construction of the bridge connection as part of the Bundoora
Park shared path circuit
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Goal 1
We will be leaders in creating a sustainable city through local
innovation projects that address climate change.
1.2 We will increase sustainable transport through safer streets for walking and cycling,
and advocacy for public transport.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Replace $5.6 million of damaged footpaths and Deliver 100 percent of the Footpath Renewal Program
increase satisfaction with footpath maintenance
to above 80%
Implement our commitments under the NORTH Continue to construct the Bundoora Park Shared Path to key
Link Regional Trails Strategy to ensure walking destinations
and cycling routes connect throughout the north
Prepare designs that make walking and cycling safer along the
of Melbourne
Northern Pipe Trail (between Murray Road to Reservoir Station) and
inform construction over future years
Advocate to the Victorian Government to: Continue to advocate to the State Government for improved
–– increase the frequency of train, tram and east–west transport connections throughout Darebin and the wider
bus services northern Melbourne region and for increased bus routes and services
across Darebin
–– fast track the Clifton Hill metro upgrade to Work with other impacted local governments and the Metropolitan
improve train services to South Morang Transport Forum to advocate to the Victorian Government to
commit to the delivery of the Metro Two Project
–– extend the number 11 tram route to Advocate to the State Government to fund a feasibility study for the
Edwardes Street extension of Tram Route 11 to Reservoir station or La Trobe University
–– upgrade of 14 tram stops on tram route 86 Continue to advocate for the reinstatement of the tram stop on the
to accessible tram stops number 86 route at Plenty Road and Tyler Street
1.3 We will expand and improve our network of open and green spaces, parks and natural
environments to provide the lungs for our city and reduce the impacts of climate change.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Create a Darebin Nature Trust, capitalised with Continue to support the Darebin Nature Trust (DNT) to provide
$10 million over this plan, to increase open space advice to Council on biodiversity and open space matters, including
and native vegetation and ensure all residents live advice on maximising biodiversity and community educational
within 500 metres of open space content through following park upgrade designs: Ruthven Reserve,
Mayer Park and Edwardes Lake Park
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Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Maintain resident satisfaction with the Monitor and manage sediment levels in Edwardes Lake and
maintenance of parks, reserves and open spaces Leamington Street wetlands
above 85%
Deliver improvements at Mayer Park including a new shared path
along Normanby Avenue, landscaping and consultation and design
of a new playspace
Deliver improvements at Donath Dole Reserve to extend the
internal path network and increase community access for a larger
area of the park
Design, consult and construct improvements in six small and
medium local parks
Make improvements at CH Sullivan Reserve including tree planting,
landscaping and nature play
Renew assets identified by the Park Asset Data collection process
Grow our urban forest by 7,600 trees to increase Improve tree plantings/canopy in parks, streets and median strips to
tree coverage on public land by 15% achieve coverage targets in line with Council’s Urban Forest Strategy
Install rain gardens/water sensitive urban devices Deliver a Rain Management Plan that will inform better use of rain
to improve the condition of our waterways water, reduce flooding, support re-use of water and improve the
quality of the water, as it enters into natural waterways
Incorporate rain gardens/water sensitive urban design into all civil
works, where appropriate
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Goal 2
We will improve the wellbeing of people in our community
by providing opportunities for them to live their lives well.
2.1 We will ensure health and social services meet our community's
needs across their life-course.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Continue to design and invest in community services Work with the local services to establish an emergency relief food
and programs that improve health and wellbeing distribution program at East Preston Community Centre
and maintain overall satisfaction above 85%
Implement the Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017–21
Deliver a Turn Up music program for young women and gender
diverse people that facilitates engagement with music and
technology
Deliver the Darebin Speak program to improve wellbeing outcomes
for young people who feel marginalised or experience discrimination
Increase immunisation rates to 95% as per the Provide an immunisation service through early years services that
WHO Global Vaccine Action Plan 2011–20 increases immunisation rates for vulnerable children
Increase our health checks, through innovative Increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
approaches to communication and conversation accessing and remaining engaged with the Maternal and Child
with families Health service through the employment of an Aboriginal Maternal
and Child Health Nurse and continued partnership with the Victorian
Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA)
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Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Create a new park, playground, oval and Make improvements to the park on the site of the old Ruthven
children’s hub on the site of the old Ruthven Primary School to maximise its natural bushland character
Primary School in Reservoir
Transition our youth program to a In collaboration with the Youth Citizens Jury, develop and implement
skills-based approach that will help young Council’s Youth Services Strategy Action Plan 2019–21
people participate in pathways to education
and employment
Review our aged care services in light of Develop an action plan to respond to the outcomes of the Age
Federal Government changes and maintain Friendly Darebin Review and implement Year One actions
short waiting times for our aged care services,
Meet all expected outcomes under the new aged care standards
keeping levels of satisfaction above 85%
Build four Changing Place facilities which Construct the Edwardes Lake Park Changing Place facility in 2020
are fully accessible public toilets with change
tables and hoists for people with severe or
profound disability
Ensure our food and health businesses maintain Ensure our food and health businesses maintain high standards of
high standards of public health and safety public health and safety
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Goal 2
2.2 We will expand opportunities for participation and social connection
through sport, physical activity, arts, culture and other leisure activities.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Build or upgrade 24 play grounds, including one Construct the following playspace upgrades: Bundoora Homestead,
for all abilities, in consultation with local children LE Cotchen, Bundoora Redgum parkland, Clyde Jones, CH Sullivan
Consult and design playspaces at Edwardes Lake Park (Seaver
Grove), Mayer Park and the old Ruthven Primary School site and
start construction of an all abilities playspace at Penders Park to be
completed in 2020–21
Continue to upgrade our sports grounds and Implement the Outdoor Sports Venues Infrastructure Plan to
facilities prioritise upgrades that ensure facilities are inclusive and accessible
Complete female-friendly facility upgrades at Bill Lawry Oval, JE
Moore Reserve and Bundoora Park Oval
Commence planning implementation for the preferred re-
development option for the Reservoir Leisure Centre, in consultation
with the community
Build a new multipurpose indoor and outdoor Complete design toward a contract for the construction of a four
sports stadium – a premier facility for women’s court Multi-Sports Stadium with associated landscaping and car
sport – at John Cain Memorial Park in Thornbury parking
Complete the construction of the outdoor courts
Redevelop the Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Complete schematic and design development for the new Northcote
Centre into a $50M state-of-the-art aquatic Aquatic and Recreation Centre facility
centre
Diversify leisure programs to increase Implement the Reservoir Leisure Centre Seniors Exercise Program to
participation support health and wellbeing in spaces where seniors meet
Extend the Community Gym Program for Reservoir Neighbourhood
House members to increase participation, health and wellbeing
Review the outcomes of the 2010–20 Leisure Strategy and develop a
new strategy that identifies programs and partnerships for increased
physical activity
Implement the Swim to 50 Program at Reservoir Leisure Centre,
which provides swim lessons for children from low income and new
immigrant families in the community
Increase participation for girls, women and low Complete the construction of the redevelopment of Bill Lawry
income residents by reviewing the “inclusivity” Oval (Stage 1) and the JE Moore Park Pavilion to support increased
of facilities and programs and reducing barriers participation in sports
such as fees or perceptions of safety
Re-develop six senior citizen centres to increase Renew building components for senior citizen centres
group usage by 5%
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Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Activate Darebin with arts and culture, making it Produce an annual seasonal arts festival in Autumn and Spring
more visible and encouraging a spread of activity
across the municipality, throughout the calendar
year, at all times of the day and night
Grow the reach of the Bundoora Homestead Construct the innovative Indigenous-themed playspace at Bundoora
Arts Centre Homestead Art Centre
Increase and diversify audiences, supporting Deliver a major retrospective exhibition of the work of a Victorian
innovation in arts programming and maintaining First Nations artist at the Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
high levels of satisfaction in festivals and events
above 90%
Increase and diversify participation in local food Deliver the Backyard Harvest events within the Darebin Homemade
production Food and Wine Festival
Develop a partnership model with the not- Implement the three-year grant program to support not-for-profit
for-profit and community sector to utilise organisations delivering programs and services that are aligned with
their knowledge, skills and expertise to deliver Council’s priorities
enhanced program and service delivery outcomes
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Goal 2
2.3 We will expand lifelong-learning opportunities, to enable local people to
learn, develop their interests, and secure good quality work.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Work with all families, particularly those that are Deliver an infrastructure, workforce and service review that
vulnerable, to increase kindergarten participation responds to the introduction of government subsidised three-year-
old kindergarten program and identify options that meet future
community needs
Ensure community participation in the operation Work with the local community and organisations to develop a
and management of the East Preston Community governance and operational model for implementation in 2020–21
Centre and create a program of events that
engages its local population to improve
community participation and social inclusion
Diversify and increase library use by: using Implement the Darebin Libraries Strategy Action Plan
technology to make library services accessible,
Implement initiatives that enhance digital and physical collections to
creating destinations that support flexible,
meet the current and emerging needs of library customers, including
individual and community learning and work
Premier's Reading Challenge and LOTE (Languages Other Than
and increasing the different formats in which
English) resources
materials, information, services and programs
are provided
10Goal 3
We will ensure our planning system facilitates high-quality and sustainable
development that extracts social, environmental and economic benefits for
our community.
3.1 We will encourage and facilitate appropriate high-quality development in
identified areas to create opportunities for living accessibly to public transport,
infrastructure, open space and attractive, safe public areas.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Review the planning scheme to ensure it can Rewrite local policy in the Darebin Planning Scheme to align with
deliver our vision and meet the changing needs the Council Plan and vision statement and translate the scheme into
of the community, while increasing protection for the new integrated Planning Policy Framework in collaboration with
valued neighbourhood character the State Government
Undertake regular updates to standard planning permit conditions
to reflect changes in the planning scheme, legislation and recent
VCAT decisions that focus on improving the sustainability and
design quality for new development
Review our planning controls and urban Set high expectations for design quality in Darebin, including design
design guidelines to ensure development is excellence, sustainability and social design and run a targeted
appropriately located and of high quality program of communications and education with the local design
industry that includes design awards
Develop and adopt a 50-year City Plan that will be informed by
extensive community engagement and articulate a long-term vision
for planning growth and development of the municipality
Achieve a median time taken to resolve planning compliance matters
of 30 days and increase confidence in the Darebin Planning Scheme
and planning decisions
Employ a City Architect/Urban Designer to champion high
standards for design excellence in private development in Darebin.
This includes working with planning permit applicants and their
designers to raise the quality of design proposed
Develop a vision and built form guidelines for Heidelberg Road to
guide high quality development
Finalise a vision for a new suburb in the Engage the community on the draft framework plan for the
Northland precinct which could eventually cater Northland Urban Renewal Precinct and use the community
for over 20,000 new residents over the next engagement outcomes and background studies to inform a
20 years. The largest urban renewal project in comprehensive development plan and future planning scheme
Melbourne’s north for decades, it will include new controls
housing, public transport, business, community
facilities, creative spaces and open space
Create plans to revitalise: Conduct robust and in-depth community engagement process for
–– Central Preston developing planning controls for the Preston Market Precinct. Improve
the success and vibrancy of the Preston Market and precinct as a whole
Engage the community on the draft precinct plan which provides
the urban design framework for central Preston
Develop a draft structure plan for the revitalisation of central Preston
that incorporates opportunities for housing, public transport,
business, community facilities, creative space, open space and
improved streetscape
Assist business associations to develop business plans and
continue to market key activity centres
11Goal 3
3.1 We will encourage and facilitate appropriate high-quality development in
identified areas to create opportunities for living accessibly to public transport,
infrastructure, open space and attractive, safe public areas.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
–– the Reservoir Junction Continue to work alongside State Government and advocate for
good design and liveability outcomes as part of the Preston Market
Precinct Structure Plan and Level Crossing removal works at Preston,
Bell and Reservoir Junction
–– Oakover Village/Preston Junction Complete construction of a small public space seating area at the
corner of Oakover Road and High Street and improve the water
sensitive urban design treatments in the area
Advocate to the Victorian Government for an Continue to advocate for an effective elevated rail crossing design
elevated level crossing removal at Bell Street that integrates with the surrounding precinct and creates strong
and include three extra removals (Cramer Street, pedestrian connections and new quality open space for the Preston
Oakover Road and Murray Road) community
Use the grade separation projects as an Review State Government designs, transport and infrastructure
opportunity to renew the Preston and Reservoir plans, expert input and technical investigation at Preston, Bell and
shopping areas to create more vibrant, safer, Resevoir. Advocate on key design issues particularly at Reservoir
public spaces and better walking and cycling and Preston
Integrate public art outcomes in rail infrastructure projects, namely
Preston Market and Bell Stations
Increase the public open space levy to create more Implement Council’s land subdivision levy that funds more open space
open space, particularly in urban renewal areas through a planning scheme amendment to the Darebin Planning Scheme
Require developers to contribute to Finalise the Development Contributions Plan and progress the
infrastructure to support population growth planning scheme amendment process to ensure that developers
through a Developer Contribution Scheme contribute financially to Council infrastructure as the population grows
Collaborate with the Victorian Government to Finalise the Accessible Housing Discussion Paper and Housing
plan high quality public housing and examine Advocacy Statement. Undertake investigations and feasibility
opportunities for social housing to be provided studies for affordable housing on Council-owned sites, to inform the
on Council-owned land broader Housing Strategy
Select an affordable housing provider partner to develop new
affordable housing on a lease arrangement on Council land
at Townhall Avenue, Preston and investigate the feasibility of
developing affordable housing on other Council sites
Advocate for high levels of affordable housing at State Government-
owned renewal sites throughout Darebin
123.2 We will support our creative industries to ensure the city grows
as a significant arts and creative centre.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Support a diversity of artists and creative Provide dedicated arts and cultural spaces at Council's three
organisations across all career stages and practices, signature arts venues – Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre, Darebin
through the provision of dedicated arts and cultural Arts Centre and Bundoora Homestead Arts Centre – and enable
spaces locally and by creating diverse and flexible local cultural production
investment models and programs
Ensure our art collections are available for the Provide virtual access to at least 80 percent of the Darebin
enjoyment of the community and future generations Indoor and Outdoor Art Collection through the online catalogue:
www.darebinartcollection.com.au
13Goal 3
3.3 We will manage local roads, buildings and public spaces to make
our city safer, cleaner and more attractive.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Reduce crash rates on roads by introducing Complete up to five Black Spot applications to VicRoads and seek
traffic management measures on the highest funding that implements traffic calming measures
risk roads
Find new and better ways to upgrade our road Complete rehabilitation and construction works for Flinders and
network through new technology and products Edwardes Streets
and maintain satisfaction with local roads
above 80%
Improve or maintain satisfaction with public Protect and enhance urban character by regulating tree removal
spaces to above 80% and pruning on private property within Darebin and completing
replacement planting with species suitable to local vegetation and
site constraints
Increase streetscapes amenity by working with Embed good streetscape design into any Council re-development
traders to install bins, recycling bins, bicycle projects, such as Streets for People. Undertake advocacy for good
hoops, seats, natural shade and finding novel streetscape outcomes with State Government bodies, including the
ways to deal with graffiti on both public and Level Crossing Removal Authority and VicTrack
private property
Engage with local business associations and stakeholders on local
improvements for activity centres
Install and advocate for improved and more Deliver at least two whole-of-place audits to identify actions that
sustainable street lighting in areas of need and improve perceptions of safety and reduce the opportunity for crime
safety concern
Improve people’s perceptions of safety to Gather data about gendered experience in the public and urban
above 80% environment to inform public space activation and improve
perceptions of safety
Continue to provide a safe environment for school children walking
and cycling to school and ensure that 90 percent of primary
schools within the city participate in Council’s School Crossing
Education program
Finalise and implement the Graffiti Strategy 2019–23
Complete 12 street art murals across the municipality to minimise
graffiti occurring at hot-spot locations, while improving amenity
14Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Expand dog walking infrastructure and manage Reduce the number of domestic animals directed to re-homing
lost animals through our new shared regional programs, increase the number of domestic animals registered
shelter, that operates under a no kill of healthy in the municipality and lost animals returned directly to their owner
animal policy
Incorporate signage and design into public spaces to support dog
walking as well as other users in line with the updated Open Space
Strategy and balance community needs
Deliver Year Three actions identified in the Domestic Animal
Management Plan and continue to encourage the responsible
ownership of domestic animals
Help minimise the disruption caused by Apply planning permit conditions that require better construction
development management in major developments
Advocate to State Government to minimise disruption associated
with Level Crossing Removals and assist the community and
local business to plan for and manage disruption associated with
construction activity in Preston and Reservoir
Address compliance issues with a high risk to Support the Victorian Building Authority as the lead agency to
public safety as a priority respond to identified combustible cladding risks
Conduct regular inspections and achieve swimming pool and
boarding house compliance with regulations
15Goal 4
We will support and attract a diversity of local businesses and
industries by fostering an environment in which they can thrive.
4.1 We will foster an environment that ensures our local businesses succeed
– from large industries to microbusiness and freelancers.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Increase local business of all kinds, including Deliver the Pitch IT program to maximise and foster local innovation
the micro businesses, freelancers, social and engagement that supports new businesses in Darebin
enterprises and Non-Government Organisations
Support and promote the social enterprise network in Darebin
that are emerging in our increasingly service
and deliver a social enterprise grant program
based economy
Deliver a business support program that assists local migrant
and refugee women to start their own businesses
Deliver food handler information sessions to support new and
existing food businesses in food safety education
Help businesses to increase local employment, Assist businesses and employers to access employment services
including through the uptake of Federal and and create pathways for Darebin’s marginalised job seekers
Victorian Government funding for employment
and skills training opportunities
Increase the number of businesses doing better Support projects with local tertiary providers to enhance business
because of our assistance with: development opportunities
–– digital access and capability
–– environmental performance
–– export capability
–– attraction of visitors
Create smart parking tools, such as sensors linked Investigate options for technology to help residents use parking
to an information app, to help residents use more effectively
parking more effectively
164.2 We will enable and activate space, including vacant shopfronts and Council facilities,
to accommodate different businesses and industries.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Increase the number of vacant shops reactivated Increase visual amenity and beautification through commissioning
with creative businesses artwork from local artists and install in vacant shop windows
Deliver the Active Space Program in vacant shops in Darebin to
enable start-up businesses
Repurpose Council facilities to support Support businesses operating in Council facilities, including the
business. For example, we have developed one Melbourne Innovation Centre
of Australia’s most successful local business
incubators in a Council building and we are
exploring co-working in our libraries
4.3 We will pursue regionally significant economic opportunities
to drive growth and sustainability for our region.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Continue to advocate for actions in regional Advocate for regional economic growth through enhanced
partnership plans that will create regional partnerships
economic growth
Engage in partnerships with regional economic bodies such as North
Link, metro partnerships and Latrobe University and implement
regional strategies, such as the Melbourne’s North Food and
Beverage Growth Plan
17Goal 5
We will lead on equity and recognise our diverse community as
our greatest asset for solving future challenges.
5.1 We will ensure our services, facilities and programs benefit all,
including our most vulnerable.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Develop and implement strategies and programs Work with the Welcoming Cities Reference group to identify
that build social cohesion and deliver actions that increase social inclusion and community
cohesion and progress Council's work under the Welcoming
Cities Standard
Implement the memorandum of understanding and action plan
with the Preston Mosque to enhance interfaith dialogue and
community connection
Implement our equity and inclusion audit
vigorously across the work under this plan
to ensure we:
–– foster participation by diverse population Deliver the Gender Equity in the Early Years Project at three early
groups in our services, facilities and programs years pilot sites
–– improve the resources of our low income Implement the Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights Framework and
residents, and address inequalities in outcomes audit tool to ensure that Council services, facilities and programs
between the north and south address the needs of the most vulnerable
–– combat discrimination, racism, sexism, Implement the Gender Equity and Preventing Violence Against
homophobia and transphobia Women Action Plan
–– work together on projects identified by local Deliver a job ready program, in partnership with a local jobs provider
communities who experience social and organisation, for diverse community members from low socio-
economic disadvantage economic backgrounds who are unemployed, underemployed,
or have a disability
Continue to take direct action to support Deliver LET’S TAKE OVER Arts Producing Mentorship Program for
marginalised and vulnerable population groups, young people from disadvantaged backgrounds that culminates in
including by: a one-day arts festival at Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre
–– improving the access and inclusion of people Create a new community-led Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
with disability across the city for Darebin
Complete access and inclusion capital works improvement projects
as part of the Building Renewal program of works including the
replacement of the lift at Darebin North East Community Hub (DNECH)
Reach out to and prioritise disadvantaged and culturally and
linguistically diverse communities for participation in the Solar
Savers program
Construct up to three upgrades to existing disabled parking spaces
serving activity centres or schools that improve user safety and
accessibility
–– establishing a better home for our Intercultural Identify a new home for the Darebin Intercultural Centre aligned
Centre and its programs to the 2019 feasibility study
–– reviewing our Community Communication Continue to implement and review the 2017 Language Aide and
Strategy and multilingual telephone service Multilingual Service review
against the 2016 Census to ensure residents
can access our services and information in
different languagesTargets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Advocate to:
–– reduce our high level of poker machine losses Implement the Electronic Gaming Machine Policy and Action Plan
– $230,000 losses every day, higher than the
annual Victorian average
–– support newly arrived residents, refugees and Deliver the Back Your Neighbour campaign to reinstate the vital
asylum seekers. Darebin is a Refugee Council Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) program for people
of Australia “refugee welcome zone”. We seeking asylum in the community
welcome them, uphold their human rights and
demonstrate compassion as they integrate into
our communities
–– address homelessness and housing affordability Establish a new assertive outreach service, collaborate with
StreetCount and collect information about people sleeping rough
within Darebin that informs future actions
–– support and participate in community Develop an integrated Advocacy Strategy for the Federal and
campaigns that are consistent with our Victorian Governments
goals and values
Eliminate barriers to hiring a diverse workforce, Finalise and implement the Local Diversity Through Inclusion
such as language and the reach of our advertising (Pathways to Employment) Strategy. Minimise barriers to diversity
and increase intercultural competency of our in the workplace through the review of internal recruitment
workforce policies and processes. Identify and deliver programs that improve
employment pathways for the community
Deliver Aboriginal, cross-culture, diversity and inclusion, disability
awareness and other training/programs that foster a more creative,
inclusive, respectful and productive workforce and workplace
Develop and deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and
refugee mentoring programs across Council
19Goal 5
5.2 We will bring the ideas of our diverse community into our decision-making.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Build trust in government by strengthening Implement the small and medium grants program to strengthen
active community networks and supporting community networks and support their initiatives
their initiatives
Diversify and increase the number of Design and implement opportunities for children and young people
individuals, organisations and community to participate in civic life and have input into decisions that impact
collaborations actively linked to Council, to their lives
ensure decision-making for complex problems
includes all interests
Explore and implement solution based Implement the new Community Engagement Strategy and Framework
engagement methods that suit the various and complete research and development
stakeholders and organisations in our active
community and diversify and increase
community feedback
Reconfigure our community advisory structures Review the terms of reference and governance guidance for our
to facilitate more targeted and impactful community advisory committees, to ensure consistency and clarity
opportunities for community decision-making of purpose
Provide facilitation and governance training for Develop and implement guidelines for councillors on community
councillors to ensure they can effectively run engagement and at community forums
community forums and meet the challenges of
operating in an increasingly complex environment
Increase citizen participation in Council meetings Deliver training and development strategies that assist Darebin
citizens to make verbal and/or written submissions to Council,
government bodies or other agencies
Maintain satisfaction in Council decisions at Finalise and implement the revised Governance Local Law for
above 80% improved clarity and consistency in Council decision-making
Build advocacy partnerships with councils, Non- Develop an integrated Advocacy Strategy that provides a future
Government Organisations and others, to tackle guide for Council advocacy activities in relation to the Federal and
the big issues that affect our community Victorian Governments
205.3 We will be responsive and respectful to the current and emerging aspirations of
Traditional Owners and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Darebin.
Actions will be determined by our Aboriginal Advisory Committee
Increase recognition and visibility of the Aboriginal culture through re-naming Council meeting rooms
in Woiwurrung language
Deliver a Darebin Schools Yarning Conference that celebrates the 2019 NAIDOC theme
Implement Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy actions. Continue to partner with the Darebin
Aboriginal Advisory Committee to identify and implement programs that improve outcomes for our Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islanders workforce and community
Review, strengthen and implement the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy
Design and deliver an inclusive event that celebrates and acknowledges First Nations in Darebin with the Darebin
Aboriginal Advisory Committee
Develop and promote a directory of local Aboriginal businesses
21Goal 6
We will be good custodians of the organisation, transparent, and
upfront with the community regarding our statutory obligations.
6.1 We will implement the best delivery models to optimise efficiency and value.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Continue to deliver our services standard through Finalise and implement the new Asset Management Strategy to
continuous improvement bench marked against ensure that service delivery is provided in a financially sustainable,
best practice in local government service delivery customer-centric and effective manner
Review all our service delivery to build a flexible Improve permit processes for businesses to make it simpler to do
and dynamic organisation that can respond to business in Darebin
new challenges and deliver services that best Finalise and implement the new Property Management Strategy,
meet the needs of our community which will guide Council’s future decision-making in the
management of property assets, leases, licenses and service levels
Improve our research, data analysis and Develop and implement the Community Engagement Strategy
community engagement capabilities to ensure and Framework
we understand the changing issues facing our
Re-design and implement key universal employee practices. They
community
include: on-boarding, exit process, employee engagement reporting
and collaborative methods for team-based working
Introduce agile organisational structures that Finalise and implement the Workforce Planning Strategy and
give our workforce the flexibility to respond Workforce Diversity Strategy
rapidly to change
Find new ways to collaborate with others to gain Implement Council's Social and Sustainable Procurement Policy,
outcomes for our community, including regional framework and processes. Deliver better practice, improve
shared services with other councils, partnerships, compliance, value for money, more effective collaboration with other
and advocacy campaigns councils and service providers and improve service levels
Continue to actively collaborate with regional partners and
community groups. Explore ways to improve outcomes for the
community through shared service, practice and programs
Use smart technology to help manage our Commence the digitisation of Council records into an
business, for example, using sensors to improve electronic medium
the way we use water, lighting and improve our
Transform the planning application process from a paper-based
road maintenance
to a digital process
Ensure people can transact with us anywhere, Finalise and implement the Customer Complaint Policy and
anytime, on any device Procedure
Continue to expand web-based functionality of the new Darebin
website, such as online forms, payment functionality and maps
Deliver an online portal to allow food and health businesses to
efficiently and conveniently conduct their business with Council
226.2 We will find new ways to deliver long-term financial sustainability.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Identify and pursue alternative revenue sources Progress priority projects that increase revenue. They include
to build financial sustainability expanding our land subdivision levy to fund more open space (open
space levy) and introducing a developer contributions scheme to
ensure developers contribute financially to our infrastructure as
population grows
Make decisions considering people, planet, Implement Darebin's CommunityFIRST Strategy, which includes
progress and profit (quadruple bottom line) bottom-up re-design of Council's values and behaviours
Develop a ten-year financial strategy to ensure Continue to review annually Council's Long-Term Financial Plan.
we can continue to deliver services, programs Ensure ongoing service delivery to the community, renewal of
and assets while delivering an underlying surplus community assets and construction of new assets
Prepare an Annual Budget that enables Council to fully fund service
delivery and achieve an operating surplus, while achieving social and
sustainability outcomes
Undertake a full review of fees and charges that considers equity,
socio-economic factors, demographics, social wellbeing and
environmental sustainability
Conduct our business transparently and as Review the Councillor Induction Manual and election procedures, in
expected by legislation preparation for the 2020 Council Elections
Implement the new Risk Management Policy and Framework. Ensure
that an integrated and holistic approach to the management of risk
is embedded organisation-wide
6.3 We will communicate our progress on the actions in this Council plan to residents,
community leaders, community organisations, business, industry, and Victorian and
Federal governments to ensure we can all act together.
Targets from our 4-year Council Plan: 2019–2020 actions working towards targets:
Regularly update progress on this plan on our Finalise community engagement and commence implementation of
website, and keep everyone we work with well- the new Darebin website for improved functionality
informed through appropriate channels
Report quarterly on progress against the 2019-20 Council Plan
Action Plan and make reports available on Council's website to keep
the community informed
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