Operational plan report - Quarter 1, 2021 / 2022

Interpretation and Response:

An initial assessment of the approach for both the residents and internal services survey has been done. The Residents Survey will be delivered as per the project management plan used in 2019. Engagement with stakeholders will be undertaken to identify opportunities for improvement to the internal services survey.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, the framework design and testing was successfully completed. Training and rollout was also completed.

The Customer Experience Program was experiencing a high number of privacy breaches and was not meeting the reporting requirements for privacy, confidentiality and the use of information. This was mitigated by the release of an updated version of Livepro to support the Quality Assurance Framework.
Project complete.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter:

• Logan Water, LOED, Explore Logan and place branding were all near final consultation ready for roll out.
• The Brand Manual was updated and we continued the roll out and information sessions for the Writing and Style Guide.
• Confirmed Logan Arts branding including Kingston Butter Factory and Living Museum of Logan logos.
• No risks or issues identified during the quarter.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter:

• Stakeholder consultation, wireframe and development, Councillor and ELT briefings were conducted.
• The wireframe was finalised ready for development.
• The project is experiencing some tight timeframes to launch on 15 November. To mitigate this, regular check-ins with the provider and team resourcing are being conducted.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter:

• Finalisation of the Proud City campaign creatives and placement were conducted.
• Councillor and ELT briefings were also conducted.
• Stakeholder consultation, finalisation of placement, hero videography confirmation in final draft, and confirmation of launch are expected on 15 November.
• No risks or issues were identified during the quarter.

Interpretation and Response:

The Community Safety Program continue to deliver actions within the City of Logan Safe City Strategy and Action Plan 2021-2025. Highlights of works undertaken during this quarter include:

• 9 Targeted Divisional Activities were completed.
• We continued coordination and delivery of the Hooning Action Plan.
• 1 Youth Street Hubz event was held.
• 2 Services at the Square/ on Station events were held.
• National Child Protection Week Activities were delivered.
• Nominations for Safe City Awards Opened.
• A total of 6 CPTED audits were conducted.

Interpretation and Response:

A total of 14 community organisations were funded through Council's Community Development Funding to the value of $79,247.95. The total estimated reach of these projects is to support 3,578 residents, with an additional value to the community for the duration of the projects of $119,187.
Four community organisations were funded to the value of $36,751 through the Community Project Grants program to support inclusive and long-term outcomes to the City of Logan. The estimated total reach is to support 593 residents, with an additional value to the community for the duration of the projects of $69,557.

10 community organisations were funded to the value of $42,496.95 through the Community Response Grants program to provide immediate support to community priorities. The estimated total reach is to support 2,985 residents, with an additional value to the community for the duration of the projects of $49,640.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter:

• Bookings systems are active with quotes and contracts being sent and received.
• The ticketing system is being built for new venues and is on track for February 2022 theatre performances.
• Event Management plans (including traffic, risk, noise and waste) are in final draft.
• New venue branding has been approved and is being applied to way-finding strategy, website and printed materials.
• Performance contracts are in process of being signed and progressed to program.
• Liquor License application in progress.

The project has yet to operationalise the procedures put in place as the KBF construction has yet to be completed. Once construction is complete, training and roll out of the Operational systems and procedures will be complete.

It is recommended that the target date for this project be moved to February 2022.

Interpretation and Response:

During this quarter Council's camera network captured 1156 incidents and received 166 footage requests.

Interpretation and Response:

Quarter 1 update:

Over the first quarter First Five Forever has completed the following actions in support of the Libraries and Creative Industries 2021/22 Business Plan:

• Delivery of COVID-safe, face-to-face children's literacy sessions at libraries.
• Delivering COVID-safe community outreach through their network partnerships across the city.
• Participation at key stakeholder meetings across Logan City.

About:

First Five Forever aims to support the learning outcomes for all Logan children aged 0-5 years old by providing programs that offer talking, reading, singing, playing, dancing, and moving.

Interpretation and Response:

Quarter 1 update:

Over the first quarter, Libraries have completed the following actions in support of the objectives of the Libraries Learning and Discovery Strategy:

• Formation of the LCI Digital content team.
• Delivery of COVID-recovery activities in libraries including Job Help, Tech Help and literacy support to young people.
• Delivery of take-home packs to families.
• Delivery of live-streamed library programming for adults and children over the school holidays.
• Commencement of library outreach activities including school engagement and work with the Logan Seniors Network.
• Delivery of Hybrid events (live-streamed events with a in-library audience).

About:

The Libraries Learning and Discovery Strategy informs the programming deliverables of the Libraries and Creative Industries' Business Plan. This strategy provides the framework to allow library staff to be guided in the development, implementation and evaluation of purposeful and engaging library programming and community engagement.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter:

• The majority of construction has been completed for the outdoor precinct, with minor concreting and landscaping to be completed in order to allow the artwork to commence.
• The refurbishment of the Kingston Butter Factory building is progressing well with internal fit out ready for completion next quarter (quarter 2).

Interpretation and Response:

Council's first identified First Nations Community Development Officer (FN CDO) commenced in July.

Council's RAP Ambassadors met in September and discussed their purpose, roles and responsibilities, to progress next steps in championing reconciliation throughout Council.

The Logan NAIDOC Committee met weekly throughout 2021 to prepare for the NAIDOC Day Event. A successful event was held on the 21st September 2021 at Logan Gardens led by the Logan District Elders and supported by Council through volunteers including the FN CDO, the Corporate Services Business Trainee, members of the RAP Working Group and RAP Ambassadors. There were approximately 90 Logan Elders and 46 stallholders in attendance on the day.

Interpretation and Response:

Council's Access and Inclusion Internal Working Group met in August where actions of the Access and Inclusion Plan continue to be progressed.

The second annual progress report is currently being compiled which is due for completion in December 2022. The internal working group will present highlights over the 20 months to the community on the 3 December 2021 for International Day for People with Disability.

In partnership with Carers Queensland, a workshop was held in July to support people with disability on how to start a small business using NDIS funding and supports available. This workshop delivers on action 8.2 if the plan.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, a report was submitted to Committee. 5 October 2021 Committee endorsed the expansion of the program to include Information Technology and Business Students in response to nominations from these professions.

Interpretation and Response:

Q1 update
About:

The Living Museum of Logan will tell the stories of the people of Logan. It will be a non-collecting, family-friendly space where residents and visitors to Logan can be inspired and learn about the City of Logan.

Actions:

In the first quarter of the 2021/2022 financial year the following actions were undertaken:
Museum Curator continued consultation with First Nations and culturally diverse communities to assist in the development of thematic displays for three display spaces. Filming and editing of community stories continued, and design development of the three spaces progressed. Discussions with artists about displays and site visits were undertaken. The design for the Interpretive timeline was presented and the selection panel unanimously agreed to proceed to fabrication and installation in January 2022. Public artwork 'Wander free' by Sally Terare was completed for the multi-use plaza. Text is drafted for all spaces, and a Living Museum of Logan brochure is being developed to inform the community of Logan's new museum.

Outcome:

Development of the Living Museum of Logan spaces, displays and programs continues.

Interpretation and Response:

The June/July KRANK school holiday program ran from 26 June to 11 July 2021, with a total of 71 different activities resulting in 228 sessions being delivered to young people across the city. This includes an additional 12 activity sessions added to the program due to community demand.
A total of 1,744 young people attended the June/July KRANK school holiday program.
The September/October KRANK school holiday program runs from 18 September to 3 October 2021, with a total of 61 different activities resulting in 150 sessions being delivered to young people cross the city. This includes an additional 9 activity sessions added to the program due to community demand.

Interpretation and Response:

Between July to September 2021, eleven water safety awareness education sessions were delivered to community at various locations across the City of Logan.
Three 8-hour swim programs were delivered to newly arrived migrants and refugees at the Gould Adams Aquatic Centre.

Due to COVID-19 hesitations, the First Nations swim program that was scheduled to be delivered was postponed until further notice, as the target cohort for this period was community Elders.

Interpretation and Response:

The 2021/2022 Live Well Logan program commenced on 1 July 2021 with 47 providers that will deliver 140 activities.

From 31 July to 8 August 2021 activities were cancelled due to COVID-19. During this time providers that could do so, switched to online delivery. Five activities continued via online mediums.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter:

• The Draft Illegal Dumping and Litter Enforcement Strategy 2022-2025 was completed.
• The team also continued to deliver operational enforcement services, and were delivered as per service level standards.
• In quarter 2, the project will distribute the draft Strategy to relevant stakeholders for review and feedback.

Interpretation and Response:

During the first quarter of the 2021/2022 financial year, all Logan and Albert River Fish habitat improvement projects progressed well. All project planning work was completed. The Queens Road fish passage project internal construction inception meeting was held and has been put out for quotes. The Trees for Fish planting event was delivered and well attended by the community with over 1,000 trees planted. All Logan and Albert River Fish habitat improvement projects are on track.

Interpretation and Response:

During the first quarter of 2021/2022 financial year, the Logan and Albert River riparian rehabilitation projects progressed well. Project planning was completed and quotes were finalised for the Riverdale Park Infill Planting project, the Riverdale Park Year 2 Maintenance project and the community planting project at Logan River Parklands. All Logan and Albert River riparian rehabilitation projects are on track

Interpretation and Response:

During the first quarter of the 2021/2022 financial year, the delivery of environmental (vegetation) offsets progressed well. Project planning was completed and monthly maintenance activities continued. Contractors were engaged for three new offset planting locations. Plans for enhancement plantings at several existing sites was completed and acquisition negotiations for additional properties to be used for future offset planting progressed. All environmental (vegetation) offset projects are on track.

Interpretation and Response:

During the first quarter of the 2021/2022 financial year, Environmental Conservation Partnerships achieved the following:

• 625 members in total participating in the program.
• 48 new Habitat Connections members joined the program (217 properties in total).
• 23 new Land for Wildlife properties were registered (408 properties in total).
• Formal agreements (Voluntary Restoration Agreement, Voluntary Conservation Agreement and Voluntary Conservation Covenant) remain at 29 properties in total.
• 10 Land for Wildlife property revisits were conducted.
• Phase two of the Oxley Creek Catchment landholder engagement project commented with residents along Oxley Creek receiving an invitation for free weed control and advice through Oxley Creek Catchment Association.
• 350 individual community engagement interactions was provided to community members.

Interpretation and Response:

During the first quarter of the 2021/2022 financial year 16 environmental events and activities were delivered 237 members of the community.

• Two Guided Bushwalks at Greenbank as part of Peaks to Points Festival on 25 July with 27 community members attending.
• BioBlitz at Greenwood Lakes as part of Peaks to Points Festival on 31 July with 7 community members attending.
• Waterbugs Survey at Cedar Creek on 21 August with 3 community members attending.
• Glossy black-cockatoo Training Day at Daisy Hill on 21 August with 20 community members attending.
• Two Wildlife Awareness Workshops were held at Mundoolun on 4 September with 53 community members attending.
• A Waterbugs Survey was held at Slacks Creek on 4 September and was attended by Division 3 Cr Russell (no other participants)
• An Erosion Control and Pasture Management Field Day was held at Woodhill on 11 September with 23 community members attending.
• The City of Logan Pest Fishing Cup was held at Berrinba on 18 September with 50 community members attending.
• The Koala Story children's workshop was held at Loganholme on 24 September with 6 community members attending.
• Park after Dark children's workshop was held at Springwood on 24 September with 10 community members attending.
• River Investigators children's workshop was held at Berrinba on 26 September with 13 community members attending.
• Bushwalk Bingo children's workshop was held at Boronia on 26 September with 3 community members attending.
• Platypus Fun Children's Workshop was held at Crestmead on 28 September with 7 community members attending.
• Waterbugs Children's Workshop was held at Crestmead on 28 September with 15 community members attending.

Interpretation and Response:

During the first quarter of the 2021/2022 financial year, the Carbon Reduction Strategy actions have progressed well. The carbon credit offset pre-qualified suppliers have been identified. The Council Administration Centre 200kw solar installation project has started with all major structural work completed. The solar battery installation project at Marsden Depot has been completed. All carbon reduction actions and projects are on track.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, the development of the new Waste Reduction & Recycling Strategy 2022-2032 is in progress. A minor slippage in the project's schedule was experienced due to resources being allocated to supporting the transition of Council's waste collection contract from JJ Richards to CleanAway. Operational resources were required to focus on this transition activity. It is expected the development of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Strategy 2022-2032 to be delivered in March 2022.

It is recommended that the target date for this project be extended to March 2022 to allow for development and delivery of the Strategy.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, this project is progressing well, with the following notes:

• Frame work for the hire office is now complete with plastering and flooring to commence in quarter 2.
• Hoist relocation is scheduled to start on the 06/10/2021 with light vehicle servicing moved by 12/10/2021.
• Roof structure plans has been submitted to Council for approval.
• RFQ for oil management system is due to close on 18/10/2021 for evaluation.
• Deposit payment has been made to both Total span and JDN monocranes.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, the project achieved the following:

• Strategy document completed.
• Document design completed.
• Images that represent strategy content still be finalised with external and internal design teams.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, the Annual Action Plan 2021/2022 has achieved the following:

• Prepared a draft functional brief for the Flagstone community hub. The project is still waiting for the land transfer from the developer (See project IN6.5.2).
• Wilbur Street Youth Centre project commenced. Consultant appointment to run engagement and co-design workshops in quarter 2.
• Park Ridge District Leisure Centre. This needs assessment and feasibility study completed. Cross-Council Project Steering Group established.
• Yarrabilba Community Hub. The contractor has been appointed. (See project HC4.2.1).

Interpretation and Response:

At the end of the first quarter, the strategy had been reviewed and internal consultation conducted.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, detailed tender specifications for the Library Management System (LMS) Renewal project were produced and collated. The project team also completed supporting documents from the tender checklist in preparation for advertising in the second quarter.

Interpretation and Response:

September update:

During September the draft strategy was finalised for internal review. The draft was emailed to 26 Council Programs requesting review and comment. 16 programs provided comment. Responses included 15 email replies and 1 face to face discussion/meeting. The project began incorporating comments from 16 Council programs. The project began drafting an ELT report for 28 October as well as drafting a Councillor Briefing for 4 November.

Quarter 1 update:

At the end of the Quarter, the draft Environmental Health Strategy was finalised, ready for internal stakeholder review and comment. Emails to 26 Council programs requested review, resulting in 15 email responses and one face to face discussion. Relevant comments have been incorporated into the Environmental Health Strategy. It is assumed that those programs failing to respond are satisfied with the content. Commencement of drafting a report seeking approval from the Executive Leadership Team to present the Environmental Health Strategy to Council. Commencement of drafting a briefing presentation to orientate Council with the particulars of the Environmental Health Strategy. The presentation provides a forum for open discussion and questions regarding the Environmental Health Strategy. Next quarter aims to have the final draft, including design presented to the Executive Leadership Team for approval. This is to then deliver a presentation to Council on the Environmental Health Strategy. This is to then submit a report to the City Planning, Economic Development and Environment Committee meeting seeking approval of the Environmental Health Strategy. Followed by endorsement of the Environmental Health Strategy at the following ordinary Council meeting.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, development of naming process engagement has commenced. Targeted stakeholder interviews have been conducted. Online surveys have been constructed and engagement opportunities with students and young people have been developed, planned to occur next quarter.
Appointment of principal contractor for construction was delivered in the first quarter.
The next step during the next quarter is to progress the naming process and develop the outcomes based operators agreement, and lease.

Interpretation and Response:

Planning for the delivery of the eSports event in partnership with Council’s Events Program, Sports Marketing Australia and the Australian Esports League continues following the co-signing of an MOU dated 21 December 2020. The event was initially scheduled to take place on the weekend of 30-31 October 2021. Due to COVID restrictions and their impacts the event date has been rescheduled for 11-12 December. As the event delivery partner is based in the NSW the evolving COVID situation and relevant border restrictions continue to be monitored. Event content and patron management conversations continue as the event is being developed

Interpretation and Response:

As at end of September, 19% of the Parks Capital Works Program has been delivered. This is slightly above the planned program delivery target of 15% for the 1st quarter.

Interpretation and Response:

As at end of September, 14% of the Parks Asset Renewal Program has been delivered. This is above the planned program delivery target of 8% for the 1st quarter.

Interpretation and Response:

Quarter 1 update:
The five key actions of Creative city: Logan City Council's Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2018-2022 are development, engagement, places and spaces, partnerships and communication.

About: The strategy is a whole-of-Council document that states Council's commitment to arts, culture and heritage. It defines the key areas, strategies and actions to guide the management, sites and provision, and plan for its future growth and development. The strategy outlines areas where Council will work to develop more opportunities for the community and its arts, culture and heritage professionals to watch, enjoy and participate in creative activities, with the aim of enhancing quality lifestyle, creative industries and business across the region. It is an integral part of developing the city as an emerging tourist destination.

Actions: In the first quarter of the 2021/2022 financial year the following actions were undertaken:

Development: Artist-led online events were held at Logan Art Gallery. Tours and talks were undertaken with COVID-19 safe plans. 'Take home' packs were developed for children to activate their creativity during the school holidays. Logan Live Boost professional development sessions were held online. Regional Arts Development Program (RADF) guidelines and forms were updated and made accessible for RADF applicants, as the next round opened on 1 September.

Engagement: 'Have your say' music survey was distributed to the community to inform the City of Logan music action plan. A temporary contract music coordinator was appointed to deliver the three satellite events for Logan Live. Libraries and Creative Industries staff attended Ignite Youth Expo and Naidoc week, and presented creative activities for young people. A closing ceremony was held at Logan Art Gallery for Logan Elders to celebrate the 'Elders choice' exhibition.

Places and spaces: COVID-19 safe requirements are being undertaken to ensure visitor safety at all Council venues. 7,444 people attended Logan Art Gallery or participated in outreach activities, including digital outreach during the first quarter of the financial year. Public artwork 'Wander free' by Sally Terare was completed at the Kingston Butter Factory. The second public art project will commence in October. Beenleigh Town Square shade structure was completed and launched with the two artists assisting the Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Division 12 to cut the ribbon.

Partnerships: Logan Live partners BEMAC and JMC Academy are providing input for this year's Boost professional development program for musicians. Art teachers and gallery staff selected artworks for the Artwaves exhibition of artwork by secondary school students.

Communication: Electronic mail invitations and e-bulletins were distributed to residents promoting exhibitions, resources, activities, events and funding. Logan Art Gallery Instagram account now has 1,263 followers.

Outcomes: Social media remains the key platform for promoting Creative Industries exhibitions, events and activities. One public artwork for the Kingston Butter Factory is completed and the second will commence once the works schedule permits.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter:

• The design and construction contract has been awarded.
• The design is progressing.
• The planners are submitting the required Federal Environmental application.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, the project has achieved the following:

• Construction is well underway.
• Early electrical works have been completed.
• Demolition of the pool shell has been completed.
• New foundations are in progress.

Interpretation and Response:

A number of projects have progressed or commenced in the first quarter including:

• Funding secured for detailed design and construction of the Riverine Discovery Centre.
• Logan Stories social media campaign commenced and concepts of a new tourism brand developed.
• Projects to develop the food tourism ecosystem commenced.
• Industry Packaging workshop re-scheduled for September postponed due to Covid restrictions.
• Initial conversations regarding the next version of the DMP have been held.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter the project achieved the following:

• The Logan Village River Link shared pathway was officially opened to the public and all CCTV, and lighting completed. The Logan Village Events Strategy and prospectus was finalised. The wayfinding signage strategy for Logan Village has been completed and can now be implemented.
• The Loganlea Healthy Street project has reached practical completion at the end of September 2021 and the new pedestrian crossing is fully operational. Final artwork and shelters is due to be installed in mid October 2021. The Meadowbrook Parking Strategy was endorsed by Council in September 2021. The transport strategy is on track to be completed by the end of 2021.
• Place Branding drafts for Jimboomba, Meadowbrook and Logan Central has been completed and is currently being reviewed internally.
• The Beenleigh Streetscape works is 90% completed with Main Street completed, City Road and John Street to be completed by mid October and final installation of awning structures to be completed by end of November 2021. The final stage of the smart parking will be installed after competed of the streetscape works and resurfacing of the roads.
• Planning for the Jimboomba Streetscape Master Plan has commenced and the development of the Jimboomba Events Strategy is well advanced with the first event to be delivered in December 2021 and the signature event in 2022.
• The Croydon Road Master plan has been finalised and consultation with the community will now commence to inform the detailed design of the Croydon Road Streetscape upgrades. Urban interventions to be undertaken by the end of the year. Scope of works will need to be amended to accommodate impact of the Logan to Gold Coast Faster Rail Project.

Interpretation and Response:

The draft Urban Art Strategy has been completed. Community consultation finalised and be issued to Council for endorsement by the end of 2022. This strategy will also inform the Place Making Strategy. A draft Place making strategy is being finalised for internal consultation. The strategy will identify potential tactical urbanism projects, across the smaller district, neighbourhood and local centres, will include place activation projects and will also identify opportunities for night time economy improvements. Design work has commenced on the first pilot project that will be delivered from grant funding.

Interpretation and Response:

The Economic Development Strategy 2022 - 2027 was endorsed by Council in the first quarter. Prioritisation of the Implementation Plan will commence in the second quarter.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, recruitment is progressing well. Two significant technical reviews (Economic) are underway. The project is also preparing a 2022 plan to present to Council.

Interpretation and Response:

The response from Federal Government to Council's correspondence has not supported continuing to participate in this initiative. The State Government has yet to provide a response to Council's correspondence and the Advocacy Program has contacted the relevant Ministerial office for a response.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, the project has identified three properties. Quotes for rectification of these are underway.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, the project is undertaking preparations to launch the new residential building site task force type service.

Interpretation and Response:

Funding was received from the Department of State Development. Council have granted an exemption for recruitment of a Program Manager which is now underway.

Interpretation and Response:

During quarter 1, the final school-based programs for Catapult were delivered at Canterbury College (Division 4), Loganlea State High School (Division 6) and Beenleigh State High School (Division 12). Students from years 7 – 10 developed a range of entrepreneurial business ideas aimed at addressing issues including homelessness, racism, climate change awareness among young people, and removing barriers into medical careers for young people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Throughout the process, students developed not only a suite of foundational 21st century skills but also valuable insights into a range of career pathways by working with expert industry mentors from notable Logan businesses and not-for-profits including The Centre for Women & Co, GO1, Griffith University and digital marketing startup CaaSie. Teachers also received specialist training to develop their own capabilities in supporting their students ongoing.

Interpretation and Response:

As approved by Council (10/11/2020) a Heads of Agreement has been executed with GO1 to take up a tenancy at the existing Go1 global headquarters at 2904 Logan Rd, Underwood. Subsequently a licence agreement with GO1 to occupy the space has been executed. The Expression of Interest for Portfolio Company selection was advertised' subsequently three Portfolio Companies were selected as the first cohort for the coLab. The coLab Advisory Board has met monthly and additionally to provide advice and recommendations on the selection of Portfolio Companies. The coLab was launched on Friday the 26th of March with a significant number of key stakeholders in attendance.

Interpretation and Response:

During the past quarter the following high level actions were progressed:

• The digital platform to support and strengthen coLab Portfolio Company and stakeholder engagement was progressed to a prototype stage.
• The coLab website continued to be to be enhanced with the aim to resonate more effectively with the target market.
• Quarter 1 reporting for the Portfolio Companies occurred. The companies and their lead Entrepreneur in Residence worked closely to complete the reporting requirements. Quarter 1 reporting provided an opportunity for the coLab team to better understand the needs of each company to inform future tailored business-growth support.
• Portfolio Companies continued to work with their lead Entrepreneur in Residence in relation to maturing and growing their businesses against their agreed action plans.

Interpretation and Response:

A High level review is underway to consider the refresh of the City Futures strategy in line with Council priorities.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, the project achieved the following:

Ongoing projects:

• Loganlea High Urban Farm and Food Forest – ongoing meetings with key stakeholders – Loganlea State High School, Griffith University and The Mini Farm Project - this project will be an important enabler to identify the community's and business's understanding and resilience to disruptions such as weather extremes, pandemics, and other disaster-related activities in accessing locally grown food.
• Pitch coaching session online for 5 Loganlea State High School students in conjunction with 27 Mabel Park State High School students.
• Design thinking and innovation tools and methodology face to face session for 5 Loganlea State High School.
• Design thinking and innovation tools and methodology face to face session for 25 Griffith University Students.
• Students are working on the following briefs:
  • Urban Farming and Orchards: Guidelines for Supporting food Relief
  • Indigenous Food Forest
  • Stormwater and Weed Eradication
  • Water Sensitive Urban Design: Wildlife Habitat and Water Conservation
  • Urban Farm Circular Economy Guidelines.

• Mabel Park State High School – STEM Year 8 – focused on "Greening our City".
• Ongoing sessions with students to work through the innovation tools and methodologies utilised to problem solve.
• Pitch coaching session online for 5 Loganlea State High School students in conjunction with 27 Mabel Park State High School students.
• Students pitched their final presentations to Cr Mindy Russell (Division 3 Councillor).

• Beenleigh State High School – Term 4 STEM – partnering with Economic Development and Strategy – relating to the new planning scheme.

• 21st Century Job Ready Skills portfolio sessions and workshops.

Interpretation and Response:

During the first quarter, review of 2017-2021 SafeRoads4Logan Action Plan commenced with assistance from Queensland Police Service, Department of Transport and Main Roads (Road Safety) and Queensland Health. The formal review is currently being drafted and will be distributed to road safety partners and other stakeholders, along with a draft for new 2022-2026 road safety strategy action plan, prior to reporting to Council for adoption in early 2022.

Interpretation and Response:

At the end of the July to September quarter, delivery of the Capital Roadworks and Drainage Program was in line with planned expenditure at 104%.

Notable projects under construction throughout the first quarter include:

• Compton Road Cycle Route, Slack Creek - Shared Pedestrian and Cycleway Upgrade Project ($3.2 million)
• Loganlea Road Healthy Street Project, Meadowbrook - Shared Pedestrian and Cycleway Upgrade ($4.6 million)
• Muchow Road and Logan Reserve Road, Waterford West - Roundabout Upgrade ($1.2 million)
• Friar Street, Munruben - Local Road Upgrade ($1.5 million)
• Stockleigh Road, Stockleigh - Local Road Upgrade ($1.1 million)
• Stage 1 of Jimboomba Local Road Kerbing and Stormwater Drainage Upgrade ($8.6 million)
• Stages 2 and 9 of Woodlands Drive Catchment Master Drainage Project - ($15.8 million)
• Scott Lane, North MacLean - Road and Bridge Upgrade ($6.2 million)
• Teese Bridge, Veresdale Scrub - Timber Bridge Replacement ($1.6 million)

Interpretation and Response:

Field work is now complete. The Contractor advised the full network of imagery and data has been provided.
Condition survey of the sealed road network complete.
The team will now perform data remediation where required, and conduct analysis of the data to develop the next Road Pavement Rehabilitation Program Statement of Intent (SoI).

Interpretation and Response:

The design is currently at an "issue for tender" level of maturity. The design completion is scheduled for quarter 2 2021/2022 with construction to begin in quarter 3 2021/2022.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, preparation for this submission is well advanced. The project is on track for a submission within 2021/2022.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, construction for this project has commenced. Design for the last component (electrical package) is not due for completion until quarter 3 2021/2022.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter. construction for this project is well advanced. The gasification facility is expected to be operational in quarter 4 2021/2022.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, delivery of required projects is tracking to schedule. There has been the opportunity to delay some projects to prevent early expenditure. A budget revision will be submitted mid-year to lower the capital works budget for 2021/2022.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, the project plan has been developed.
Site investigations, data and materials information has been completed.
The draft design brief for the civil park infrastructure and wetland is underway.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, the Asset Management Plan Workshops with advanced Asset Management Templates have been developed. The Asset Management Technical Reference Group is ready for delivery next quarter.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, the Plan was finalised for the update of the Total Asset Management Plan, to align with the new Corporate Plan 2021-2026.

Interpretation and Response:

The construction contract has been awarded which has allowed the required approval documents to be prepared. As this project is located in a Priority Development Area (PDA) the planning authority is Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) the approval process is different to where Council is the planning authority. Construction will commence as soon as the EDQ approval is received.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, land for the community facility is expected in quarter 2 2021. The draft functional brief has been developed. The design work will commence after the sign over of the land has been achieved.

Interpretation and Response:

Delivery of Stages 2 and 9 of the Woodlands Drive Catchment Master Drainage Project has progressed with construction commencing in August 2021.

The project involves the installation of stormwater drainage infrastructure in Woodlands Drive, Hartog Place, William Street, Lancelot Street and Woodlands Park at Rochedale South. The works are estimated to cost $15.8 million and are funded from Council's Capital Roadworks and Drainage Program.

This project will provide improved immunity for the road corridor and properties affected during wet weather events.

Interpretation and Response:

The Logan Safety Camera Program capital works and replacement schedule for 2021/2022 has commenced. Highlights of the work undertaken during the last quarter includes:

• Installation of cameras at Brandon Park Marsden, James Street Car Park Beenleigh, Brigade Drive and River Hills Road Eagleby, Herses and Fryar Roads Eagleby, Greenlink Pathway Slacks Creek and Eden's Landing Water Tower.
• Scheduled replacement of 3 existing cameras in Rochdale South and Cedar Grove.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, project initiation has been completed: Project plan development and engagement of consultants has been completed in quarter 1 and work continues to progress toward achieving quarter 2 milestones.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter:

• The construction contract has been signed with the development to proceed in October 2021.
• No risks or issues identified during this quarter.
• Next quarter construction work will commence and be carried out.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter:

Several community engagement initiatives were delivered during quarter 1, focussing on the following topics:

• Home Fire Safety
• Bushfire preparedness
• Disaster preparedness for business
• Logan Early Warning
• Disaster Dashboard
• SES recruitment

• Facebook posts, polls and advertisements
• Articles in the Our Logan magazine
• Advertisements in the Jimboomba Times newspaper
• Mobile Truck Billboard
• Shopping Centre Advertising
• Google Display Prospecting
• Translated information on 4EB radio
• Advertisements on Rebel FM Radio
• Promotion of key messages via super banners on the Logan City Council website and via the Customer Service Centre and Library TV screens

• Smoke Alarm Awareness
• Home Fire Safety
• Bushfire Safety

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter the following was achieved.

Local Disaster Management Plans

The following plans were reviewed and re-endorsed in the last quarter:

• Local Disaster Management Plan
• Local Recovery Plan
• Community Information and Warnings Sub Plan
• Evacuation Sub Plan
• Supplementary Evacuation Plan for Health Outbreaks Plan
• Hazard Specific Sub Plan
• Rapid Response Sub Plan

Emergency Action Plans for referable dams

The annual exercise for the Emergency Action Plan for Lake Dennis Dam was held 01 September 2021.

SES Capability and Capacity Framework

Throughout the quarter the following training courses have been delivered to SES Members in preparedness for the pending storm season:

• Flood Boat Operations
• Chainsaw Operations
• Working at Heights
• SES Recruit Induction
• Navigation Skills
• Temporary Repairs

There has been a total of 3 activations for the last quarter.

Council's Recovery Arrangements

All Local Recovery Group members have been provided with the reviewed Local Recovery Group Toolkit. This has been shared with each of the Sub-Groups and a presentation on the Toolkit was provided at Sub-Group meetings. The Local Recovery Coordinator position is currently vacant. Managers have been provided the opportunity to nominate for this voluntary position through an expression of interest process that is currently underway.

As part of the annual review of the Local Disaster Management Plan and Sub Plans, the Local Recovery Plan has been reviewed and was endorsed by the Local Disaster Management Group in August 2021.

Review of the Spontaneous Volunteer arrangements, plans and procedures are currently underway. The Disaster Management Program presented to the LDMG on 19 August 2021 to provide an update on the current review process and to provide context behind the decision to not re-endorse the Spontaneous Volunteer Sub Plan for 2021. Potential stakeholders have been approached with a proposed framework and request for quote documentation has been prepared to engage potential organisations. Negotiations are underway to formalise arrangements between Council and Volunteering Queensland for the use of EV CREW to register spontaneous volunteers.

The Disaster Management Program has developed modified bedding plans for health outbreak conditions for all identified evacuation centres within the City of Logan. This was undertaken in accordance with findings from the evacuation exercise program in 2020 and the Red Cross Guidelines for Evacuation Centre Planning and Operational Considerations COVID-19 guide.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services training was made available to Local Recovery Group and Sub-Group members. All sessions were held via Teams due to COVID restrictions. Trainings were held as follows:

• 15 July: Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements
• 12 August 2021: Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements & Recovery Modules 1 + 2
• 19 August 2021: Recovery Modules 1 + 2

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, significant work has been undertaken to increase the Talent Acquisition team's capacity including identifying process improvements to deliver efficiencies and the review of available resources to meet the workforce planning needs of Council.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter the project achieved the following:

• Following a successful trial, Council's Executive Leadership Team endorsed Council to move to a strategic contracting framework.
• Following a public notice of the proposed resolution, Council resolved to apply the Strategic Contracting Procedures as per Chapter 6, Part 2 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 to its contracts from 1 March 2021.
• A change management plan has been developed that outlines how the Procurement Transformation Change Management Strategy is going to be translated into actionable steps to be implemented throughout the duration of the project. Deliverables within this plan that have been delivered include discovery of the current and future state, a business impact workshop with key stakeholders, a stakeholder register, key communications as outlined within the communication plan and a risk register.
• Corporate Procurement have prepared for operational readiness across Council branches to deliver an improved value-add service under to a strategic contracting framework.
• A service enhancement was approved that provides the investment needed to scale up Council's procurement function in a way that drives best value commerciality for Council and ultimately best value outcomes for the community. The recruitment for the new budgeted positions of the Business Engagement Lead and Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Specialists have been undertaken. It has been difficult to compete against the current market demand and therefore attract and/or retain suitably qualified candidates.
• The Administration Manager and Corporate Procurement Program Leader have engaged with Branch Management Teams to introduce branches to the project (and away from the trial), explain why we are doing it and its benefit to their Branch and Council.
• A Procurement request for quotation co-creation workshop was held on 27 August 2021. The purpose of the workshop was to work with our customers to co-create a fit-for-purpose process that balances risk, value, and governance.
• In preparation for the transition to a strategic procurement framework, a key action is to develop a new Contracting Manual and Contracting Plans. The purpose of the manual is to document the new procedures and financial thresholds that facilitate a strategic approach to procurement and contracting activities. To ensure the manual is suitable for Council's needs, key stakeholders have been invited to form a Technical Working Group to gain feedback on its development. Procurement is further working with Branches for the development of the Contracting Plans.

Interpretation and Response:

In Quarter 1 of the new financial year, the Corporate Innovation Program has been involved in a range of key initiatives to deliver against the Corporate Innovation Strategy. Some of the highlights for Quarter 1 include:

• Corporate Innovation Services: The program has provided facilitation and coaching services to a number of branches and initiatives across the organisation. This includes facilitating and coaching teams in the use of innovation tools to better understand the needs of their customers, designing service catalogues and analysing existing business processes to identify potential areas for business improvement.
• Innovation Culture and Capability. The program launched the monthly 1 hour Lunch and Learn series in November 2020 for interested staff across the organisation and has been in operation for just over six months. In quarter 1, the program conducted a review to identify improvement opportunities and consequently, the series has been redesigned into shorter bite sized sessions (20 Min) and are now delivered across a morning session (brunch and learn), lunch session (little lunch and learn) and afternoon session (munch and learn) to enable greater accessibility for staff who are time poor. The program is also in the final testing phase of our first Online Innovation Training Program. This training program has been designed over 4 Modules and introduces the learning to the tools and techniques used by the Corporate Innovation Program to support creative problem solving and solution testing. This training has been designed and underpinned by three foundational methodologies including Agile, Lean and Human Centred Design. This self paced online training program will be available to all staff through Council's Corporate Training System (ELMO) in Quarter Two.
• Innovation Communication and Engagement. The programs key focus are in Quarter 1 includes the launch of the second iteration of the PodCast Club and has been rebranding 'Innovation Unearthed'. This new edition expands on the former concept, by continuing the earlier features that were popular, including podcasts relating to innovation, but has now also expanded to include and showcasing innovation both within the organisation but also more broadly across other industries and sectors. The click rate at time of launch in July was baselined at 29.9% and this has grown to 50%.Click rates measure the percentage of readers who are opening stories in the edition. The industry benchmark for click rates is 2.5%, so this edition appears to be resonating strongly with our staff. The program is also providing communications support and designing communication products for some key internal business initiatives, as well as external initiatives including City Studio, Catapult and CoLab which are key city initiatives being delivered through the Innovation and City Transformation Directorate.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, the project is on track for transitioning from on premise solution to cloud solution. Currently in implementation phase, with focus on integrations and planning for UAT and GO Live (Dec 2021).

CIA workstream also on track to transition current CI modules to CIA by June 2022. Focusing on completing Planning and Design Phase by December 2021, moving into Implementation Phase in January 2022.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, the project achieved the following:

• Business requirements workshops undertaken with key asset class owners.
• Procurement documentation and contractual go-to-market requirements being undertaken.

Interpretation and Response:

A review of the project management guidelines are currently underway. This review includes a broader assessment of portfolio management and takes into consideration the new project management training program being developed by People & Culture Branch.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, Change Capability continues to be consciously strengthened across Council in an integrated way to deliver sustained benefits. Outcomes achieved include providing enhanced change support to live projects, embedding an active Community of Practice, and leveraging licencing benefits.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, the following digitally interactive reports have been developed:

• 2021-22 Projects
• 2021-22 Operational Plan
• 2021-22 Branch Business Plans
• 2021-22 Strategy health
• 2021-22 Major projects
• Corporate Plan 2021-2026 on a page

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter:

• Council has provided Unions an updated offer for consideration of a replacement Certified Agreement for Logan City Council.
• The Unions have rejected the offer though are continuing to engage with their members on future claims and/or action for Council's consideration or response.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter:

• The delivery of the Council's new delegations framework has been delayed and ELT have agreed to extend the target deadline for adoption by Council to April 2022.
• CBP Lawyers have been delayed in returning the draft delegations register to Council by 1 October in accordance with the project plan. This has caused a delay to the schedule.
• CBP Lawyers are returning draft delegations instruments for comments and the Corporate Registers team is currently coordinating responses with branches.
• Target date for CBP Lawyers to incorporate any feedback from the Project Team into the draft delegation instruments/register has been revised to 5 November 2021.

Interpretation and Response:

A consultant has been engaged to provide a high level economic based analysis (linked to service delivery). Please note this is a challenging environment in which to deliver this type of project due to the high number of unknowns.

A RFQ is also out to market to secure a Project Manager to assist Council deliver the preliminary stages of the South West Depot.

Interpretation and Response:

As at the end of the first quarter, three properties have been identified. Quotes for rectification of these is underway.

Interpretation and Response:

Following the endorsement of the Advocacy Strategy 2021-24, the Advocacy Program is developing a draft Advocacy Action Plan for implementation.