CITY OF BAYSWATER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT … · 2013-03-18 · In accordance with the City of Bayswater's Strategic Plan - The Future of Our City 2011 to 2015 the following applies:

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES &

ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA 18 MARCH 2013

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CITY OF BAYSWATER

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

SERVICES & ADMINISTRATION AND

COMMUNITY SERVICES

COMMITTEEE MEETING

ITEMS UNDER SEPARATE COVER

Items 7.3.3.1 to 7.3.3.4

Security Watch Advisory Committee Minutes

18 March 2013



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7.3.3 Security Watch Advisory Committee Minutes - 11 March 2013

7.3.3.1 Security Watch Report - November 2012 to February 2013

Attachments: 1. Security Watch Management Report November 2012 to

February 2013

Officer: Director of Administration and Community Services

Application

To consider the status report on the Security Watch Services statistics for the period of November

2012 to February 2013 and make recommendations to Council based on the information provided.

Background

Security Watch Services Statistics for the City of Bayswater are presented to the Advisory

Committee on a quarterly basis. Statistics are summarised from the official incident reports and

presented as a graphical representation with any relevant information that explains variation to the

expected outcomes.

Staff register Action Requests against categories that were developed when the City of Bayswater

Security Watch Services were introduced. Graffiti has been added to the report as it reflects the

number of graffiti incidents reported by security officers.

Comment

City of Bayswater Security Watch dealt with:

708 security related action requests throughout November 2012;

715 security related action requests throughout December 2012;

804 security related action requests throughout January 2013; and

710 security related action requests throughout February 2013.

For the current financial year to date the City of Bayswater Security Watch Service has dealt with

a total of 5,682 Action Requests, an increase of 48 for same period last year. Of these Action

Requests, 3,507 were as a result of Criminal Damage (Graffiti) reports to Technical Services.

The increase in action requests over the January 2013 period reflect responses by Security

Officers to parking issues, an increase in patrol requests by residents over the holiday period and

an increase in graffiti reports.

There has also been a continued focus on disorderly conduct in and around The RISE, and the

Maylands business precinct. In a joint operation with the Bayswater Police, the people camping

in the area were issued with move on notices, and infringements issued for street drinking.

The operation resulted following a meeting between the City of Bayswater and the WA Police

Western Metropolitan District Superintendent and a subsequent meeting with police at the City of

Bayswater in January 2013.



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Strategic Implications

In accordance with the City of Bayswater's Strategic Plan - The Future of Our City 2011 to 2015

the following applies:

"Key Result Area 1: Our Community

1.7 Our community feels safe and secure."

Policy Implications

Nil.

Financial Implications

Nil.

Voting Requirements

Simple Majority Required.

Officer's Recommendation

That Council receive the Security Watch Report -November 2012 to February 2013.

At the Security Watch Advisory Committee Meeting:

Reason for Change

The Security Watch Advisory Committee changed the officer's recommendation as they were of

the opinion that the a letter of appreciation should be sent to WA Police, Commissioner Karl

O'Callaghan, for the continued efforts of Bayswater Police in dealing with local issues, in

Maylands including anti social behaviour and cleaning up of material and rubbish.

MR JOE ITALIANO MOVED, CR ALAN RADFORD SECONDED

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Advisory Committee Recommendation

That Council:

1. Receive the Security Watch Report November 2012 to February 2013.

2. Write a letter of appreciation to WA Police, Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan, for the

continued efforts of Bayswater Police in dealing with local issues, especially those

pertaining to Maylands.

Moved: Seconded:



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Attachment 1

MANAGEMENT REPORT

SECURITY WATCH

November 2012 - February 2013

Security Watch Action Requests

City of Bayswater Security Watch dealt with:

708 security related action requests throughout November 2012;

715 security related action requests throughout December 2012;

804 security related action requests throughout January 2013; and

710 security related action requests throughout February 2013.

For the current financial year to date the City of Bayswater Security Watch Service has dealt with

a total of 5,682 Action Requests, an increase of 48 for the same period last year. Of these Action

Requests 3,507 were as a result of Criminal Damage (Graffiti) reports to Technical Services.

The increase in action requests over the January 2013 period reflect responses by Security

Officers to parking issues, an increase in patrol requests by residents over the holiday period and

an increase in graffiti reports.

Security Watch Action Requests Total

2006 - 2013

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Source: City of Baysw ater CRM Action Requests



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The top categories for action requests are set out below. These action requests include requests to

patrol residential properties after anti-social behaviour is reported.

Security Watch Action Requests By Category

2012 - 2013

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Persons

Property

Vehicles

Requests

Source: City of Baysw ater CRM Action Requests

Action Requests are recorded against the following categories (please note that an additional

category of Risk Assessments has been added to the category list under the group of Requests):

Category Activity Type Description Nov Dec Jan Feb

Graffiti Council building. Graffiti reports on buildings

owned by the City of

Bayswater.

92 61 130 59

Private building. Graffiti reports on private

residential and business

premises.

96 85 83 96

Reserve. Graffiti reports at any parks

and reserves.

30 16 24 27

Signs. Graffiti reports on signs or

poles.

39 52 64 76

Security

Patrol

Additional

security patrols

Requests for additional patrols

past premises or location.

57 39 52 15

Animals

Animal

wandering / Dog

pick up.

Any animal requests other than

dog attacks and barking

complaints attended by

Security officers.

9 8 16 11

Dog attack. Dog attack preliminary

investigations attended by

Security officers.

1 0 0 1

Dog barking /

Noise complaint.

Dog nuisance preliminary

investigations attended by

Security officers.

8 7 2 2

Snakes / Bees. Preliminary investigations

relating to snakes or bees by

Security officers.

1 0 1 0

Damage

Damage /

Vandalism.

Reports of damage to property. 21 19 17 30

Graffiti. Graffiti identified by Security

officers.

1 31 17 19



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Other

Abandoned

trolley.

Shopping trolleys identified as

abandoned.

0 0 0 1

Litter complaint.

Preliminary litter offence

investigations carried out by

Security officers.

13 15 15 15

Miscellaneous.

Any other action request that

does not form a part of

Security core function.

9 35 17 18

Medical

emergency.

Any medical emergency. 0 0 1 1

Illegal signs. Signs displayed without

approval.

0 0 0 0

Stealing / Theft. Stealing or theft from a

resident or business.

0 0 1 1

Persons

Armed offender. Report of armed offender on

premises.

0 1 0 0

Disturbance /

Fight / Assault.

Reports of fights or assault

against people.

7 11 7 10

Illegal substances. Reports of people using illegal

substances.

2 2 1 0

Suspicious

persons.

Reports of suspicious people in

an area.

30 18 25 19

Loitering /

Gathering of

persons.

Reports of people loitering or

gathering in public places.

20 11 20 11

Disorderly

conduct.

People or persons behaving

aggressively.

36 28 34 20

Rowdy party /

Noise complaint.

Any noise complaint relating

to a party.

14 31 22 32

Property

Alarms other. Alarms on private property. 13 5 5 9

Burglary. Reports of burglary of a

premises either identified by

Security or resident.

3 3 1 4

Fire / Flood. Reports of illegal fires or areas

being flooded.

6 6 2 8

Premises not

secure.

Premises found by Security

Officers to be left opened.

68 56 53 44

Stealing /

Recovered

property.

Reports of stealing or property

found in a public place.

3 2 2 0

Trespassers

Prowlers

Reports of trespassing or

prowling at a property.

9 11 3 5

Alarms COB. Alarms at any premises owned

by the City of Bayswater.

31 43 32 46

Requests

Assistance

required.

Requests by police to attend or

patrol.

2 0 0 1

Business request. Requests for Security to patrol

or attend a business premises

where no specific issue has

been identified.

0 1 5 2



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Customer request.

Requests for security to patrol

or attend a premises where no

specific issue has been

identified.

9 5 4 7

Extra patrols Requests by the public to

patrol areas of concern.

17 32 59 50

Escort requested Requests for Security to escort

a person to a car or from a

premises.

0 0 0 2

Risk assessment Requests for Safety and

Security Risk Assessments.

0 0 0 0

Vehicles Off road vehicle Reports of unlicensed off-road

vehicles.

11 12 5 7

Suspicious

vehicle

Suspicious vehicles parking in

an area.

12 11 11 10

Incident /

Accident

Traffic accidents security

attended to assist, management

or first aid.

3 3 5 2

Parking issue Any parking issues

investigated by Security

officers.

30 37 55 35

Abandoned

vehicle

Vehicles identified as

abandoned vehicles in a public

place.

8 19 13 13

Thoroughfare

Requests

Obstruction

thoroughfare

Requests of blocking or signs

in thoroughfare.

0 0 0 1

Signs Sign missing Any signs identified for repair. 0 0 0 0

Action Requests Total 711 716 804 710

The following is a break down of action requests by suburb and compared against the population

of each area. There are five (5) Action Requests that have no suburb recorded.

Action Requests by Suburb November 2012 - February 2012

Locality Name November December January February

Bayswater 117 164 208 202

Bedford 58 73 86 52

Dianella 1 1 0 2

Embleton 61 62 92 51

Maylands 179 110 140 143

Morley 214 244 216 218

Mount Lawley 1 5 4 5

Noranda 77 56 41 36

No suburb listed 0 0 17 1

TOTAL 708 715 804 710

Source: Reports - City of Bayswater Security Statistics



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Action Requests by Suburb

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December

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February

Population

Source:

1)City of Baysw ater CRM Action Requests

2)Australian Bureau of Statistics 2007

Criminal Damage (Graffiti)

Criminal Damage (Graffiti) is removed by the City of Bayswater from property within its

boundaries. 241 Action Requests were received for graffiti throughout February 2013, which is

8% lower than the five (5) year average for the month of February. The average reduction in

graffiti is 35% for the current financial year.



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7.3.3.2 Police Crime Statistics


Application

To receive the Verbal Police Crime Statistics reports for the period November to January 2013.

Background

Crime statistics for the City of Bayswater are presented to the Advisory Committee on a quarterly

basis. In addition, an Officer in Charge of the Morley and Bayswater Police Stations will provide

a verbal report on crime trends within the West Metropolitan Police Districts.

Comment

The Officers in Charge from the Morley and Bayswater Police Stations will provide a verbal

report at the meeting.


In accordance with the City of Bayswater's Strategic Plan - The Future of Our City 2011 to 2015,




Policy Implications

Nil.


Nil.

Voting Requirements



That Council receive the Police Crime Statistic report - November to January 2013.


Reason for Change

The Security Watch Advisory Committee changed the officer's recommendation as they were of

the opinion that the City should write to the WA Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan,

acknowledging the results of having additional resources at the Bayswater Police Station and

supporting a continuation of these additional resources.

MR JOE ITALIANO MOVED, CR ALAN RADFORD SECONDED

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY



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That Council:

1. Receive the Police Crime Statistic report - November to January 2013.

2. Write to the WA Police, Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan, acknowledging the results

of having additional resources at the Bayswater Police Station and supporting a

continuation of these additional resources.

Moved: Seconded:



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7.3.3.3 Quarterly Graffiti Status Report - October to December 2012

Officer: Director of Technical Services

Application

To receive the in-house Graffiti Program report for the quarter October to December 2012.

Background

Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 26 August 2003 resolved that the Director of Technical

Services be authorised to undertake the City's graffiti removal program utilising in-house

resources. The in-house Graffiti Program commenced at the beginning of October 2004 and a

report is presented to the Security Watch Advisory Committee detailing the reporting and removal

of graffiti.

The Graffiti Program Status report includes details on the following:

(i) monthly graffiti removal;

(ii) quarterly trends in graffiti vandalism targets; and

(iii) current graffiti issues.

Comment

During the quarter, October to December 2012, 878 works requests for graffiti removal were

actioned.

The table below represents the works requests for graffiti removal that the City has actioned.

GRAFFITI JUL

2012

AUG

2012

SEP

2012 TOTAL

OCT

2012

NOV

2012

DEC

2012 TOTAL

Commercial Properties

Removed (fences and

shopfronts on boundary) 35 63 34 132 46 45 37 128

Residential Properties

Removed (fences) 65 51 46 162 72 70 43 185

Public Utilities Removed (bus stops, power poles)

86 66 83 235 73 76 60 209

Public Utilities Not

Removed (inside fenced areas, path on Railway property - WAWA etc)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

City of Bayswater

Removed (buildings, fences,

street furniture, bus stops) 98 143 111 352 123 146 87 356

TOTAL 284 323 274 881 314 337 227 878

Trends

This quarter, there has been a slight decrease in graffiti vandalism (0.5% on the previous quarter).



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Comparison of Graffiti Reports

October - December 2012 (%)

0.0%

40.5%

14.6%

21.1%

23.8%

Commercial

Properties

Removed

Residential

Properties

Removed

Public Utilities

Removed

Public Utilities

Inaccessable

City of

Bayswater

Removed

The City of Bayswater infrastructure (40.5%) and public utilities (23.8%) have dominated the

targets for graffiti vandals this quarter, followed by residential properties (21.1%) and commercial

properties (14.6%) next worst hit with no public utilities inaccessible.

During this quarter, the City of Bayswater staff cleaned graffiti off 209 public utility

infrastructures which was a decrease (26 events) on the previous quarter. The breakdown was as

follows:

UTILITY OCT 2012 NOV 2012 DEC 2012 TOTAL

Main Roads WA 27 21 28 76

Western Power 32 45 26 103

Telstra 4 3 3 10

Water Corporation 2 1 1 4

Alinta 8 2 - 10

Australia Post - 4 1 5

Optus - - 1 1

TOTAL 73 76 60 209






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1.7 Our community feels safe and secure.

Key Result Area 3: Our Built Environment

3.5 We ensure City-owned buildings and infrastructure are of a high quality appropriate to

community needs;

3.6 We ensure the City’s parks and associated infrastructure are of a high standard and meet

the needs of the community; and

3.7 We ensure the City’s roads and civil infrastructure are maintained to a high standard."

Policy Implications

Council's Policy EG-P09 Graffiti Vandalism provides the direction for Council's campaign against

the graffiti vandals. It includes many strategies to contain the graffiti vandals' activities from

education programmes to cleaning crews to providing cash rewards for information which leads to

a successful prosecution.


The cost of graffiti removal service in the past five years and including 2012/2013 to date is as

follows:

BUDGET YEAR BUDGET EXPENDITURE PERCENTAGE SPENT

2007/2008 $150,000 $165,723 110%

2008/2009 $160,000 $160,641 100%

2009/2010 $170,000 $169,827 100%

2010/2011 $160,000 $175,000 109%

2011/2012 $167,200 $170,277 102%

2012/2013 $170,000 $79,384 46.7%

There have been 1,759 incidents of removed graffiti in 2012/2013 and the expenditure correlates

to approximately $45 per incident of graffiti removal.

Voting Requirements



That Council receives the Quarterly Graffiti Status Report October - December 2012.


MS PAT LIM MOVED, MR JIM STEPHENS SECONDED

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Advisory Committee/Officer's Recommendation

That Council receives the Quarterly Graffiti Status Report November 2012 to January 2013.

Moved: Seconded:



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7.3.3.4 Halliday Park Risk Assessment Update

Location: Halliday Park

Attachments: 1. Crime and Safety Risk Management Report


Application

To provide the Council with an update in relation to the effectiveness of the Safety and Security

Risk Assessment conducted at Halliday Park in 2011.

Background

On 9 May 2011 a risk assessment was carried out at Halliday Park in response to significant

reports of anti-social and illegal activity in the areas in and around Halliday Park in Bayswater.

The Security Watch Advisory Committee carried out the risk assessment and identified various

treatment options to be considered in the area.

Comment

Since the risk assessment was carried out there have been a number of treatment options

implemented in the area including providing easy access to police and security officers, improving

sight lines, use of lighting and empowering the community to take responsibility for its own

safety.

The Crime and Safety Risk Management report (Attachment 1) provides a summary of the current

level of risk in the area following the implementation of the controls.

The risk management process will continue in the area and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.






Policy Implications

Nil.


Nil.

Voting Requirements




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MS PAT LIM MOVED, MS ALISON WOODS SECONDED

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


That Council receive the Halliday Park Crime and Safety Risk Management Report.

Moved: Seconded:



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CITY OF BAYSWATER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT … · 2013-03-18 · In accordance with the City of Bayswater's Strategic Plan - The Future of Our City 2011 to 2015 the following applies: