EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report provides an update on the proposed Alcohol Free Zone (AFZ) in Riverwood


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT the information be received and noted


REPORT DETAIL

The recommendation from the last Committee meeting regarding the re-establishment of the AFZ in Riverwood was adopted by Council at its meeting on 24 March. In accordance with the legislative provisions the proposal has to be advertised for community feedback including from licensed premises in the area. Following the expiration of the consultation period a further report outlining any submissions received is required to be submitted to Council for consideration. Council can then determine if it proceeds with the AFZ. Should Council so decide then a further public notice is required to be published in the local newspaper before it takes effect. It is proposed that the second report be submitted to Council in May with the AFZ coming into effect by around mid-June should Council resolve to proceed.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - CSC

THAT the information be received and noted


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - SD

THAT the information be received and noted

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The police will present a report in relation to this item


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT the information be received and noted


REPORT DETAIL

The police provided the following information:

CRIME HOTSPOTS: (March 2010)

Assault	53	Hurstville	Penshurst	Riverwood
Break & Enter	63	Hurstville	Peakhurst	Beverly Hills
Malicious Damage	107	Hurstville	Mortdale	Oatley
Robbery	17	Hurstville	Beverly Hills	Mortdale
Stealing	142	Hurstville	Oatley	Riverwood
Stolen Vehicles	19	Hurstville	Peakhurst	Beverly Hills

RE: CSC 008 – 10

Criminal Activity at the East Quarter development.

January & February 2010 saw a number of offences reported in the car park area of the premises, as well as suspicious activities around the area still to be developed.

Car park is open plan with “car spaces” & storage bins throughout.

A number of Steal from Motor Vehicle offences were committed in the garage in Feb. As a result S/C Napier (CPO) attended a meeting of the owners of units in the premises and made a security presentation to those in attendance. This was at the request of the complex management. Information was also given to these people in relation to this type of offence. Posters were prepared & given to the complex manager to be placed around the car park to raise awareness and try and minimise this type of crime.

Management was spoken to on 20.04.2010 to see what the result of the meeting was in relation to the implementation of any security enhancements for the complex. It was indicated the Strata Committee from Aqua (95 Forest Road) had indicated they wished for enhancements to go ahead. The Strata Committees from Vantage (1 Jack Brabham Drive) were not prepared at this stage to go ahead with any enhancements until the Management looked into it further.

RE: CSC 009 – 10
Anti Social Behaviour – Mortdale

On 28 March, 2010 Police became aware a number of vehicles damage in Mortdale area. The damage was mostly to the external of the vehicle, bent wiper blades & external rear vision mirrors bent or broken.

Police were aware there were two parties held in premises near to where the damage was caused. Police were informed, when they made inquiries at these premises, persons attending had been picked up, or left the premises by car. Both parties finished at midnight.

19 vehicles which sustained damage that night were scientifically examined (fingerprinted) with no prints being found.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has received representations regarding anti-social behaviour in Egbastion Reserve


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT the information be received and noted


REPORT DETAIL

Council has received representations regarding alleged anti-social behaviour in Egbastion Reserve and requesting a review of safety issues in the area. The allegations relate to, inter alia, the consumption of alcohol and drugs leading to the creation of disturbances to the neighbourhood. Following receipt of the representations an on-site inspection was arranged between Council and the police with the resident and as a result the police have placed the area on the tasking list, maintenance on the existing lights in the reserve has been carried out and arrangements are being made with Energy Australia for the installation of a flood light on the existing light pole in Dennis Pl to illuminate the adjacent area of the reserve. It should be noted that several years ago Council resolved to prohibit the possession and consumption of alcohol in the reserve between the hours of sunset and sunrise and the signs erected at that time are still in place. This prohibition is enforced by the police.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - CSC

THAT the information be received and noted


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - SD

THAT the information be received and noted

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Council has been made aware of recent criminal activity at the East Quarter development


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT the information be received and noted


REPORT DETAIL

Council has been advised of a number of theft from motor vehicles and other criminal activities at the East Quarter development site in Forest Rd Hurstville near Durham St. Following inspections by Council and the police the Building Manager was advised of a number of safety improvements to be carried out to improve security as it appeared that inadequate security measures were contributing to the opportunistic nature of the crimes.

Hurstville police representatives may provide some further information on this matter.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - CSC

THAT the information be received and noted


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - SD

THAT the information be received and noted

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Incidents of anti-social behaviour occurred in Mortdale over the weekend of 27 -28 March


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT the information be received and noted


REPORT DETAIL

During the evening of 27 March and early morning of 28 March a number of incidents (mainly damage to parked vehicles) occurred in Mordale. It is understood that these incidents were a one-off and were not caused by patrons from nearby licensed premises. The story was front page of the St George Leader on 1 April 2010.

The police will be able to update the committee on this matter.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - CSC

THAT the matter be deferred to the next meeting of the Committee to enable consideration of crime statistics in the area and to determine if an Alcohol Free Zone is the appropriate response.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - SD

THAT the matter be deferred to the next meeting of the Committee to enable consideration of crime statistics in the area and to determine if an Alcohol Free Zone is the appropriate response.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Incidents of alleged anti-social behaviour in Kingsgrove have been reported to Council


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

THAT the information be received and noted


REPORT DETAIL

Council has received reports alleging anti-social behaviour in the Council car park in Kingsway Kingsgrove. Inspection of the area showed some indication of possible activity. The matter was referred to the police who may be able to provide an update at the meeting.

Arrangements are being made with Energy Australia to install a flood light on the adjacent power pole to illuminate the car park.


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - CSC

THAT the information be received and noted


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - SD

THAT the information be received and noted

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Committee to consider any general business raised


AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION

That the information be received and noted


REPORT DETAIL

David Linden advised the Committee that the Youth Week under 18s dance event was held in the Marana hall on 16 April and was an outstanding success with no incidents or trouble either during or after the event. He expressed his appreciation for the strong police support on the night which contributed to the success.

The matter of the soon to expire Alcohol Free Zone in Hurstville CBD was discussed and it was recognised that the process to re-establish the Zone would need to start as soon as possible.

It was noted that a Grafitti Clean Up day was to be held on 1 May and Council would endeavour to promote the event if possible.

The police raised the matter of parking enforcement in the service lane behind the Kingsgrove shopping centre and David Linden undertook to raise it with Council's rangers


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - CSC

That the information be received and noted


COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - SD

That the information be received and noted