AGENDA R

Council Meeting

25 October 2016

INDEX

Council Meeting

25 October 2016

Richard Pearson

Administrator

Rik Hart

Interim General Manager

Simone Schwarz

Director Service Delivery

Phil Sarin

Director Planning and Environment

Cathy Edwards-Davis

Director Public Works

Peter Gainsford

Director Corporate Services

Wal Petschler

Director Major Projects and Engineering

Josephine Bennett

Director Community Services

Judy Clark

Manager Development Assessment, Marrickville

Lyn Gerathy

Manager Property & Commercial Services, Leichhardt

Popy Mourgelas

Manager Corporate Governance, Ashfield

Ian Naylor

Manager Governance & Administration, Leichhardt

Joe Strati

General Counsel, Marrickville

Tanya Whitmarsh

Manager Governance & Risk, Marrickville

Rad Miladinovic

Coordinator Governance & Administration, Marrickville (Minute Taker)

Katerina Maros

Governance Officer, Leichhardt

I move and declare a correction to the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 23 August 2016, following review of the audio recording:

·                Wording to Item 1 point 4 - Marrickville LRAC, should say “…. I determine to write to the Minister for Local Government advising him on the request of the Marrickville LRAC….”

I determine to adopt the Minutes subject to this correction.

C0916 Item 1      Joint Local Representation Advisory Committee Meeting Held On 13 September 2016

Administrator determined that the minutes of the Joint Local Representation Advisory Committee Meeting held on 13 September 2016 be received and noted.

C0916 Item 2      Development Application - 33 Smith Street, Summer Hill

Administrator determined that the matter be deferred to allow Council staff to give further consideration to the interface and stormwater issues affecting this development.

C0916 Item 3      Development Application - 66 Constitution Road, Dulwich Hill

Administrator determined that the matter be deferred to allow Council staff to give further consideration to the access and right of way issues affecting this development.

C0916 Item 4      Development Application - 351 Trafalgar Street, Lewisham

Administrator determined that:

THAT the application be APPROVED subject to the imposition of conditions in accordance with those outlined on pp. 293-316 of the Business Paper, and including endorsement of actions B and C contained therein.

Amendment to the deferred commencement condition

To ensure compliance with the apartment size requirements contained within the Apartment Design Guide (ADG), amended plans shall be submitted to the satisfaction of Council which indicate a revised layout. All apartments within the development shall comply with the minimum apartment sizes prescribed by the ADG in accordance with Objective 4D-1, specifically Apartments 2 and 4 shall be amended to be a minimum area of 70 sq metres. This change must not result in any increase to the building footprint or reduction in the size of the balconies, unless such balconies retain an area of at least 10 sq metres.  

Condition 6 reworded

6.      5 off-street car parking spaces must be provided and maintained at all times in accordance with the standards contained within Part 2.10 of Marrickville Development Control Plan 2011 - Parking. The parking must be allocated as follows:

a)         A minimum of 3 spaces being allocated to the residential dwellings; and

b)         2 accessible car parking spaces, 1 accessible car space per adaptable dwelling.

          All accessible car spaces must be provided and marked as disabled car parking spaces.

C0916 Item 5      Development Application - 308-314 Stanmore Road, Petersham

Administrator determined that the development application to demolish part of the premises and carry out alterations and additions to convert the existing residence into a 12 room hotel with a ground floor café, function rooms and florist be APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined on pp. 343-360 of the Business Paper, and including endorsement of actions B and C contained therein.

C0916 Item 6      Development Application - 106 Carlton Crescent, Summer Hill

Administrator determined that this matter be deferred to allow Council to review the amended plans which have not been assessed, investigate the conditions around the walls and to consider the conditions the applicant would like to have reassessed.

C0916 Item 7      Section 82A Review Application - 669 King Street, St Peters

Administrator determined that the review request under Section 82A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act to review Determination No. 201600157 dated 3 May 2016 be APPROVED and a new Determination be issued approving the application to carry out building works and use the ground floor as a commercial premises and first floor as a residence subject to the conditions on pp. 459-466 of the Business Paper.

C0916 Item 8      Planning Proposal for 55-63 Smith Street, Summer Hill

Administrator determined that:

1.       Council resolve to progress a Planning Proposal to amend Ashfield Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2013 to add the following additional uses to “Schedule 1 – Additional Permitted Uses” of the LEP for the properties at 55-63  Smith Street Summer Hill:

·             Office premises

·             Business premises

·             Recreation facility (indoor)

·             Self Storage Units

          and that the applicant’s Planning Proposal be amended to reflect the Council’s resolution;

2.       accompanying the Planning Proposal there must be a site specific Development Control Plan produced by the applicant addressing the matters covered in the planning report, with the content being approved by Council;

3.       Council forward the Planning Proposal as amended  in clause (1) to the Department of  Planning and Environment for Gateway Determination to allow the LEP plan making process to commence under Section 56 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act);

4.       Council resolve to request The Department of Planning and Environment to issue a written authorization to Council’s General Manager to exercise and implement delegations in accordance with Section 23 of the EP& A Act 1979 to facilitate the plan making process following the Gateway Determination;

5.       following Gateway Determination by the Department of Planning and Environment, the Planning Proposal be progressed by Council, be put on formal public exhibition, and procedures carried out as required under the EP& A Act 1979, with a later report on the public exhibition being submitted to the Council for consideration on whether to continue to finalise the Planning Proposal; and

6.      people who made a submission as part of the preliminary community engagement process be advised of Council’s decision.

C0916 Item 9      Planning Proposal for 100-102 Elliott Street, Balmain

Administrator determined that:

Council resolve to make the Leichhardt Local Environmental Plan 2013 amendment to rezone parts of the subject site at 100-102 Elliott Street, Balmain to General Residential (R1), Business Park (B7), Public Recreation (RE1) and retain Local Centre (B2) for the rest of the property as detailed in the exhibited Planning Proposal and supporting documentation.

C0916 Item 10    Establishment of an Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel for the Inner West Council

Administrator determined that:

Council:

1.       establishes an independent hearing and assessment panel to be known as the Inner West Planning Panel (IWPP) as outlined in this report and in accordance with the details contained in the following procedural documents - Operational Guidelines, Code of Conduct  and Charter (Attachments 1, 2 and 3);

2.       requests the Interim General Manager arrange an Expression of Interest to recruit and appoint a pool of suitably qualified and experienced independent experts and community members to the IWPP;

3.       upon its commencement, delegates authority under Section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 to the Panel to determine all matters delegated to it, as per Attachment 5;

4.       at the relevant time, gives public notice of the commencement of the IWPP and cessation of the LPP;

5.       notes the estimated recurring cost of the IWPP of $163,800 per annum to be funded from the existing LPP budget, and allocate additional funds to cover the estimated recruitment cost of up to $30,000;

6.       requests officers provide an annual report to Council on the activities and outcomes of the IWPP in the previous 12 months;

7.       replace Point 10 of the Site Inspections Section in the Operational Guidelines with “site inspections are open to the people who made submissions within the notification area”; and

8.       delete boarding houses from point 7 in the proposed list of delegations (Attachment 5).

C0916 Item 11    Stronger Communities Fund Major Projects Program

Administrator determined that:

1.       Council adopt framework that supports the consultation, assessment and delivery of the Program; and

2.       the Stronger Communities Fund Assessment Panel are to allocate projects and funds according to the option with the highest community support.

C0916 Item 12    Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 1 September 2016

Administrator determined that the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 1 September 2016 be received and the recommendations be adopted, with the exception of Item 1 which will be referred back to the Traffic Committee for further consideration.

C0916 Item 13    Anti-Poverty Week 2016 Grants

Administrator determined that Council endorses donations of $1,660 each to The Girls Refuge, Exodus Foundation and Aboriginal Women and Children’s Crisis Service, as part of its 2016 Anti-poverty Week activities.

C0916 Item 14    The Metropolitan Orchestra - Fee Waiver Request

Administrator determined that:

1.       Council approve the fee waiver for The Metropolitan Orchestra for the 2017 calendar year; and

2.       Council advise The Metropolitan Orchestra that changes in the fee waiver policy will be considered by Council in the near future as part of a development of a new grants framework and integrated fees and charges for the Inner West Council.

C0916 Item 15    Request for Chrissie Cotter Gallery Fee Waiver - AGNSW Staff Charity Exhibition

Administrator determined that:

1.       the report be received and noted; and

2.       Council waive the 15% commission for the AGNSW Staff Charity Fundraiser Exhibition at the Chrissie Cotter Gallery, 12 to 16 October 2016.

C0916 Item 16    Expenses and Facilities Policy for the Administrator

Administrator determined that Council adopt the amended Expenses and Facilities Policy for the Administrator, shown as Attachment 1 to this Report and publish it on the Inner West Council website.

C0916 Item 17    Expenses and Facilities Policy for IAG/LRAC Members

Administrator determined that Council adopts the amended Expenses and Facilities Policy for IAG/LRAC members, as shown in Attachment 1 to this report, and publish it on the Inner West Council website.

C0916 Item 18    Summary of Resolutions - Publishing on Website

Administrator determined that Council publishes a dedicated webpage that reports on outstanding recommendations and resolutions for the Inner West Council and three former councils and these reports no longer be reported separately to Council and committee meetings.

C0916 Item 19    Proposed Changes to the Schedule for Council Meetings 2016

Administrator determined that the change of location to Ashfield and the change of dates to the schedule of Council meetings for the remainder 2016 calendar year be adopted as recommended.

C0916 Item 20    Inner West Council Investments as at 31 August 2016

Administrator determined that the report be received and noted.

C0916 Item 21    Affordable and Supported Living Housing over Hay Street Car Park, Leichhardt

Administrator determined that:

THAT:

1.       Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report be treated as confidential in accordance with section 10A of the Local Government Act, 1993 as they relate to a matter or matters specified in  sections 10A(2)(c) and (d)(i) of that Act;

2.       Council enters into the Heads of Agreement with Link Housing Limited in the form of Confidential Attachment 3 to the Report; and

3.       authority is delegated to the General Manager to sign the Heads of Agreement for Council.

C0916 Item 22    Cooks River Parklands - Draft Plans of Management and Master Plans 2016-2026: Feedback from Public Exhibition

Administrator determined that:

1.       Council resolves that Confidential Attachment 4 of the report be treated as confidential in accordance with Section 10A(4) of the Local Government Act 1993, as the information relates to a matter specified in Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993;

2.       the report be received and noted;

3.       Council adopts the draft Cooks River Parklands - Plans of Management and Master Plans as attached to this report;

4.       all residents and stakeholders who made submission during the public exhibition be notified of Council’s determination; and

5.       the Plans of Management and Master Plans be used to inform future management and capital upgrades of the Cooks River Parklands.

C0916 Item 23    SSROC Tender for Improving Recycling and Contamination Management in Multi Unit Dwellings (MUDs)

Administrator determined that:

1.       Council resolves that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report be treated as confidential in accordance with Section 10A (4) of the Local Government Act 1993, as they relate to a matter specified in Section 10A(2)(c) and 10A(2)D(i) of the Local Government Act 1993;

2.       the report be received and noted; and

3.       under Section 178 (1) (a) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Council accept MRA Consulting Group Pty Ltd for Tender Number SSROC T2016-02 at a cost of $209,760 for  Improving Recycling and Contamination Management in Multi Unit Dwellings (MUDs).

C0916 Item 24    SSROC Tender for the Provision of Tree Pruning Services

Administrator determined that:

1.                                                 Council resolves that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report be treated as confidential in accordance with Section 10A (4) of the Local Government Act 1993, as they relate to a matter specified in Section 10A(2)(c) and 10A(2)D(i) of the Local Government Act 1993;

2.                                                 the report be received and noted; and

3.                                                 Council enter into a supply agreement with a panel of tree pruning providers for tree pruning services across the Inner West Council area for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 3 x 1 years to the following suppliers:

·  Asplundh Tree Expert (Australia) Pty Ltd

·  Australian Urban Tree Services Pty Ltd

·  Sydney Arbor Trees Pty Ltd

C0916 Item 25    Tender T06-16 - Rehabilitation of Regent Street, Leichhardt Stormwater Line Project

Administrator determined that:

1.       Council resolves that Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 to the report be treated as confidential in accordance with Section 10A (4) of the local Government Act 1993, as they relate to a matter specified in Section 10A (2) (c) and (d) Local Government Act 1993 and as such should be confidential;

2.       the report be received and noted; and

3.       Council accepts the tender of Monadelphous Water Infrastructure Pty in the amount of $313,258 (excl GST).

C0916 Item 26    Formation of an Audit & Risk Committee of Inner West Council

Administrator determined that:

Council:

1.       resolves that Confidential Attachment 3 to the report be treated as confidential in accordance with Section 10A (4) of the Local Government Act 1993, as they related to a matter specified in Section 10A(2)(d) of the Local Government Act 1993;

2.       establishes an Audit & Risk Committee of Inner West Council comprising three independent members (including the Chair) and seeks expressions of interest from people who were serving as independent members of the Audit & Risk Committees of the former Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville Councils when those Councils were dissolved;

3.       seeks to appoint one former representative from each of the Audit & Risk Committees of the former Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville Councils and in the event that there is insufficient interest to meet this criterion that a merit selection process be adopted to identify another candidate/s from the pool of interested persons;

4.       conducts a merit selection process where more than one person nominates themselves for the role Chair;

5.       contracts independent members of the new Audit & Risk Committee to serve terms as members from 1 November 2016 to 31 October 2018;

6.       adopts the proposed Audit Committee Charter and the proposed Internal Audit Charter appearing as Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 of this report; and

7.       sets the remuneration of Audit & Risk Committee members of Inner West Council in accordance with the recommendations contained in Confidential Attachment 3.

C0916 Item 27    WestConnex - Advice from Senior Counsel

Administrator determined that:

1.       Council makes Confidential Attachment 1 available to the public; and

2.       Council takes no action to challenge the legality of approvals given for Stages 1 and 2 of WestConnex on the basis of advice received to date.

C0916 Item 28    Live Streaming of Council Meetings

Administrator determined that:

THAT:

1.       in accordance with the requirements under the Local Government Act 1993, the information contained in Confidential Attachments 2 and 3 of this report are classified as confidential under the provisions of Section 10A (2) (d) of the Local Government Act 1993 for the following reasons:

a)    commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it;

b)    commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council;

Confidential information provided for assessment by Council is not to be shared or published; 

2.       Council implements option 3, using YouTube to webcast Council Meetings commencing from December 2016;  and

3.       Council investigate the feasibility of live streaming the Inner West Planning Panel (IWPP) meetings.

C0916 Item 29    ICT System Consolidation

Administrator determined that:

1.    in accordance with the requirements under the Local Government Act 1993, the information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 of this report is classified as confidential under the provisions of Section 10A (2) ) (c) (di) and (dii) of the Local Government Act 1993 for the following reasons:

c.       information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business;

d (i)   commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it;

d (ii)   commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council;

Confidential information provided for assessment by Council is not to be shared or published; 

2.    in accordance with Section 55(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993, Council delegate the authority to the Interim General Manager to negotiate directly with TechnologyOne and execute a contract for the provision of a new consolidated ICT system; and

3.    the extenuating circumstances are as follows:

a.       the amalgamation of the three former councils;

b.       the need to have a consolidated ICT system as a matter of priority in order to progress the integration of services across Council;

c.       there are only two main service providers in the industry and TechnologyOne capabilities are already well established within two of the three former councils;

d.       the tender process would add a significant and unreasonable time delay in consolidating ICT systems; and

e.       the benefit to Council by partnering with a TechnologyOne solution in providing long term benefits to the Council and the Community.

C0916 Item 30    Senior Staff Structure

Administrator determined that Council approves the senior staff positions (3 Deputy General Managers) within the organisational structure shown in Attachment 1, the respective roles and reporting lines and resources allocated towards the employment of senior staff, as outlined in this report.

C0916 Item 31    Administrator's Minute: Westconnex Mid Tunnel Construction Sites in Leichhardt

Administrator determined that:

Council:

1.         strongly opposes the use of any green spaces, ovals or parks within the Inner West Council area by the WestConnex project for a mid-tunnel construction site;

2.         strongly opposes the use of 7 Darley Road or Blackmore Oval as a mid-tunnel construction site in light of the likely significant adverse impacts on local environmental amenity, accessibility into and out of Leichhardt and Lilyfield via the City West Link, Darley Road and James Street and traffic congestion that would be created by the significant number of truck movements that such a site would generate;

3.         commits funds and resources to undertake an assessment of the impact of the proposal and/or concept design when information is provided by SMC; 

4.         notes that Council has written to SMC regarding the likely impacts from mid tunnel construction sites at Darley Road or Blackmore Oval and the need for substantive information to be immediately provided to Council and the community;  and

5.         requests that SMC refrain from releasing any concept design without providing for an adequate review period that does not include December or January so that the community are not disadvantaged by having to respond to such design during the holiday period or early in the New Year.

Item 1:

John Stamolis, Leichhardt LRAC

Balmain

Jo Alley

Ashfield

John Lozano

Haberfield

Item 2:

Julie Passas, Ashfield LRAC

Ashfield

Myriam Mendez

Summer Hill

Tai Zhang

Jason Balgi

Summer Hill

Remus Dabb

Summer Hill

Helen Stasa

Summer Hill

Hong Foo

Summer Hill

Sophie Loy-Wilson

Summer Hill

Muhilan Sriravindrarajah

Summer Hill

Phillip (Fei) Yu

Summer Hill

Lester Alvis

Summer Hill

Andrew McLaren

Summer Hill

Maria Bresic

Summer Hill

Matthew Geason

Summer Hill

Joseph Panetta

Parramatta

Marcus Strom

Summer Hill

Alex Lofts, Ashfield LRAC

Summer Hill

Caroline Stott, Ashfield LRAC

Ashfield

Item 3:

Donna Duggan

Not supplied

Item 4:

Bruce Threlfo

Rozelle

Item 5:

Phillip Bull

Marrickville

Item 6:

Mohamed El Dardiry

Not supplied

Luiza Campos

Not supplied

Alex Lofts, Ashfield LRAC

Summer Hill

Item 8:

Chantelle Chow

Not supplied

Item 9:

Geoff Sturday

Balmain

Chantelle Chow

Not supplied

Item 10:

Simon Emsley, Leichhardt LRAC

Leichhardt

John Stamolis, Leichhardt LRAC

Balmain

Victor Macri, Marrickville LRAC

Marrickville

Chris Woods, Marrickville LRAC

Marrickville

Rose Gates

Not supplied

James Connelly

Not supplied

Paul Greenland

Leichhardt

John Jobling, Leichhardt LRAC

Leichhardt

John Lozano

Haberfield

Item 11:

Mark Drury, Ashfield LRAC

Ashfield

John Stamolis, Leichhardt LRAC

Balmain

Victor Macri, Marrickville LRAC

Marrickville

Simon Emsley, Leichhardt LRAC

Leichhardt

Item 12:

Elise Hawthorne

Tempe

Cameron Nichol

Rozelle

Item 18:

Simon Emsley, Leichhardt LRAC

Leichhardt

Item 20:

John Stamolis, Leichhardt LRAC

Balmain

Item 21:

Simon Emsley, Leichhardt LRAC

Leichhardt

Item 24:

Kim Haig Smith

Annandale

Paul Greenland

Leichhardt

John Lozano

Haberfield

Adrienne Shilling

Petersham

John Stamolis, Leichhardt LRAC

Balmain

Item 27:

Rhea Liebmann

Marrickville

Anne Picot

St Peters

John Lozano

Haberfield

Item 28:

Simon Emsley, Leichhardt LRAC

Leichhardt

Chris Woods, Marrickville LRAC

Marrickville

Item 31:

Catherine Cavill

Not supplied

John Stamolis, Leichhardt LRAC

Balmain

Lucille McKenna, Ashfield LRAC

Summer Hill

Alex Lofts, Ashfield LRAC

Summer Hill

Council Meeting

25 October 2016

SUMMARY

The three former Councils (Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville) Financial Statements for the year ended 12 May 2016, comprising the Income Statement, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Balance Sheet, Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Cash Flow, Notes to the Financial Statements, Special Purpose Financial reports and Special Schedules have been completed and audited. There is a requirement under s418 of the Local Government Act to set a date to receive the Auditor’s report which is proposed to be at the December 2016 Council meeting.

The carry forward of unspent funds as at 30 June 2016 will also be reported to ensure the alignment of financial information relating to the Quarterly Budget Review Statement (QBRS) with Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) information. 

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council:

1.   Receives and notes the report;

2.   Resolves, in anticipation of receiving the Auditor’s Report, to set the date to that of the December 2016 Council Meeting at which the final Annual Financial Reports for the former Ashfield (ATTACHMENT 1), Leichhardt (ATTACHMENT 2) and Marrickville Councils (ATTACHMENT 3) be presented to the public.

3.   Approves to carry forward the unspent budgets for the former Ashfield (ATTACHMENT 4), former Leichhardt (ATTACHMENT 5) and former Marrickville (ATTACHMENT 6) Councils to be incorporated into the 2016/17 Inner West Council Budget.

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Former Ashfield Council Financial Reports as at 12 May 2016

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Former Leichhardt Council Financial Reports as at 12 May 2016

3.⇩

Former Marrickville Council Financial Reports as at 12 May 2016

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Budget Carry Forwards - Marrickville Branch

5.⇩

Budget Carry Forwards - Leichhardt Branch

6.⇩

Budget Carry Forwards - Ashfield Branch

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SUMMARY

Work has progressed towards developing a planning proposal for the Sydenham Station Creative Hub precinct since the project was last reported to Council in August 2015.  A Social Impact Assessment, commissioned for the project, is attached to (and discussed in) this report.  Initial community engagement in April-May 2016 generated extensive feedback on the proposal.  Whilst community feedback has been generally supportive, concerns were raised from some existing business operators regarding potential negative impacts on their current and future operations.  In response to these concerns, a series of information sessions were held with business operators in August-September 2016, with participants given the opportunity to make written submissions after the sessions.  The results of the additional consultation have led to modest amendments to original proposal which aim to progress the original vision whilst addressing business operators’ concerns. The amendments seek to retain the existing IN1 General Industrial zoning, whilst permitting select additional uses including creative uses and small bars, cafes and restaurants in select areas only.

This report recommends that Council prepares a planning proposal for the precinct and submits it to the Department of Planning & Environment for Gateway determination.  Should Gateway approval be granted, the report recommends that Council prepares and places on public exhibition with the planning proposal an economic study and a strategy for a Development Control Plan (DCP) for the precinct – the latter including licensed premises controls and plans for public domain improvements.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council:

1.       receives and notes this report;

2.       endorses the Social Impact Assessment prepared for this project, at ATTACHMENT 1;

3.       prepares a planning proposal for the Sydenham Station creative hub precinct and submits it to the Department of Planning & Environment for Gateway determination.  In Area A shown on the map at ATTACHMENT 2, creative uses specified in MLEP 2011 Clause 6.12 would be permitted within the existing IN1 General Industrial zone, while in Area B, small bars, restaurants and cafes would be permitted in addition to the Clause 6.12 creative uses; and

4.       prepares and places on public exhibition with the planning proposal an economic study and strategy for a Development Control Plan (DCP) for the precinct should the planning proposal receive Gateway approval.  The DCP to include (among other things) a creative industries policy, licensed premises controls and plans for public domain improvements.

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Map showing proposed Sydenham Station creative hub precinct

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Social Impact Assessment for Sydenham Station Creative Precinct

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Engagement Report - Sydenham Creative Hub

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SUMMARY

Council is advised of 73 applications received for the Inner West Stronger Communities Grants 2016. The Inner West Stronger Communities Grants Assessment Panel received and assessed 73 applications requesting a total of $2,061,485. 12 projects are recommended for funding in 2016, totalling $299,861 funding.  In addition, $47,000 is recommended for funding from the Inner West Stronger Communities Grants 2017 round.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council:

1.   Endorses funding for 12 grant applications as outlined in Attachment 1, to this report totalling $299,861 for the Inner West Stronger Communities Grants 2016;

2.   Endorses the commitment of funding for two applications totalling $47,000 for the Inner West Stronger Communities Grants 2017 as outlined in Attachment 2; and

3.   Endorses recommendations for the implementation of the Inner West Stronger Communities Grants 2017.

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Attachment 1 Stronger Communities Grant Applicants Recommended for Funding

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Attachment 2 SCG Recommended for Funding 2017

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Attachment 3 SCG Not Recommended for Funding 2016

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SUMMARY

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 6 October 2016 are presented for Council consideration.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 6 October 2016 be received and the recommendations be adopted.

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Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 6 October 2016

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Mr Joe Di Cesare

IWC’s Manager, Design and Investigation, Marrickville (Chair)

Mr Ryan Horne

Roads & Maritime Services

SC Stephen Flanagan

NSW Police - Marrickville

Mr Bill Holliday

Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain

Mr Chris Woods

Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron

Mr Wal Petschler

IWC’s Director, Major Projects and Engineering

Mr Boris Muha

IWC’s Traffic Projects Engineer, Ashfield

Mr Jason Scoufis

IWC’s Team Leader Traffic, Leichhardt

Ms Nina Fard

IWC’s Senior Traffic Engineer, Leichhardt

Mr George Tsaprounis

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services, Marrickville

Mr Emilio Andari

IWC’s Traffic Engineer, Marrickville

Ms Mary Bailey

IWC’s Parking Planner, Marrickville

Ms Christina Ip

IWC’s Administration Assistant, Marrickville

Mr Brandon Morson

Roads & Maritime Services

Mr Bruno Sinatambou

State Transit Authority

Mr Andrew Stringer

Item 17

Ms Elise Hawthorne

Item 28

SC Sam Tohme

NSW Police - Ashfield

Sgt Dan Chilvers

NSW Police - Leichhardt

Ms Cathy Peters

Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown

Mr John Stephens

IWC’s Traffic Manager, Leichhardt

SC Anthony Kenny

NSW Police – Newtown

Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Thursday, 1 September 2016 and  Extraordinary Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Friday, 9 September 2016 were adopted at Council’s Ordinary Meeting held on Tuesday, 27 September 2016 with the exception of Item 1 – Union Street, Tempe – Proposed Traffic Calming Design Plans.

PART A – ITEMS WHERE COUNCIL MAY EXERCISE ITS DELEGATED FUNCTIONS

TRAFFIC MATTERS

T1016 Item 1      Catherine Street, Lilyfield - Pedestrian Crossing Conditions
(Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

A resident has raised concern regarding pedestrian safety conditions at the existing raised

pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Catherine Street, immediately north of Piper Street resulting

from a recent pedestrian accident. Given these concerns a number of maintenance

improvements are to be undertaken and zig zag advanced pavement markings recommended.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT zig zag advanced pavement markings be installed in Catherine Street on both approaches to the pedestrian (zebra) crossing location in Catherine Street, north of Piper Street, Lilyfield.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 2      William Street at Elswick Street North, Leichhardt - Pedestrian Conditions
(Leichhardt Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

A resident has raised concern regarding pedestrian safety at the William Street/Elswick Street North intersection associated with vehicles cutting the corner and travelling on the wrong side of the road.

In order to improve safety at the intersection and reduce speeds, it is recommended that road flaps be installed on the existing (BB) double centrelines at the William Street/Elswick Street North intersection.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT road flaps be installed on the existing (BB) double centrelines at the William Street/Elswick Street North intersection to improve safety.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 3      Enfield Street at Livingstone Road, Marrickville - Safety Improvements Design Plans
(Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill)

SUMMARY

In 2015 Council adopted a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) plan for Marrickville West

which recommended a series of projects.

Design plans have been finalised for the proposed entry of at grade threshold which include

landscaped kerb extensions, associated pram ramps and colored patterned surface treatment in Enfield Street at its intersection with Livingstone Road, Marrickville. This proposal forms part of the Marrickville West LATM study implementation.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the design for  at grade entry threshold treatment  in Enfield Street at Livingstone Road Intersection which includes the provision of landscaped kerb extensions, associated kerb ramps, colored patterned surface treatment at crossing location  and  associated signage and line markings (Design Plans No 6120) be APPROVED.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 4      Darley Street at Marrickville Road, Marrickville - Proposed Kerb Extension & Line Marking Design Plans
(Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill)

SUMMARY

A detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposed traffic calming improvements in

Darley Street at Marrickville Road, Marrickville as part of Council’s Capital Works Program for Roads. The proposal for a kerb extension with a new kerb and gutter alignment and

associated signs and line markings will improve pedestrian safety and traffic conditions at this location.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan of the kerb extension with a new kerb and gutter alignment and associated signs and line markings at the intersection of Darley Street at Marrickville Road, Marrickville (as per the attached design plan No. 6130) be APPROVED.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 5      Albany Road at Douglas Street, Stanmore - Proposed Kerb Extension & Line Marking Design Plans
(Stanmore Ward/Newtown)

SUMMARY

A detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposed traffic calming improvements in

Albany Road at Douglas Street, Stanmore as part of Council’s Capital Works Program for

Roads. The proposal for a kerb extension with a new kerb and gutter alignment and

associated signs and line markings will improve pedestrian safety and traffic conditions at this location.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan of the kerb extension with a new kerb and gutter alignment and associated signs and line markings at the intersection of Albany Road at Douglas Street, Stanmore (as per the attached design plan No. 6128) be APPROVED.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 6      Clarendon Road, Stanmore - Proposed Traffic Calming Design Plans
(Stanmore Ward/Newtown)

SUMMARY

Detailed design plans have been finalised for the proposed traffic calming improvements in

Clarendon Road at Albany Road and at Percival Road, Stanmore as part of Council’s Capital

Works Program for Roads. The proposal for a median island, kerb extensions with a new kerb and gutter alignment and associated signs and line markings will improve pedestrian safety and traffic conditions at this location.

Traffic Committee Discussion

Council Officers clarified to Committee members that the regulatory 10m ‘No Stopping’ rule will still apply on Clarendon Road at its intersection with Albany Road, however Council is not proposing to signpost  this rule at this location.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.    the detailed design plan of the kerb extension with a new kerb and gutter alignment and associated signs and line markings at the intersection of Clarendon Road at Percival Road, Stanmore (as per the attached design plan No. 6132) be APPROVED; and

2.    the detailed design plan of a median island, the kerb extension with a new kerb and gutter alignment and associated signs and line markings at the intersection of Clarendon Road at Albany Road, Stanmore (as per the attached design plan No. 6134) be APPROVED.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 7      Proposed Temporary Traffic Calming Treatment - Tennyson Street, Dulwich Hill
(Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill)

SUMMARY

Since early 2015, Council has been developing the Tomorrow’s Dulwich Hill 10-year plan

which is recommending a series of integrated projects that have been included in the Capital

Works Program.

Design plans have now been finalised for the one way slow point in Tennyson Road. The

design includes landscaped islands, and associated signage and line markings. This has been completed as part of the Tomorrow’s Dulwich Hill 10-year plan, (Design Plan – Permanent Solution No 6048).

However, before the final installation it is proposed to install a temporary one-way slow point to test its effectiveness and ensure there are no driveway access issues. The proposal of the

temporary One-Way slow point is presented in this report for consideration, (One Way Slow

Point - Temporary Testing Plan No 6048).

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the temporary treatment of the Tennyson Road, Dulwich Hill - One Way Slow point consisting of two chevron white painted islands, outline with retro reflective guide posts; and associated signs and line markings (One Way Temporary Testing Plans No 6048) be APROVED.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 8      Proposed Traffic Management Treatment, Victoria Road and Murray Street, Marrickville

SUMMARY

As part of its approved development proposal to expand the Metro Shopping Centre, by AMP

Capital Shopping Centres (AMPCSC), conditions were imposed on the developer to undertake traffic calming works on Victoria Road, between the Murray Street and the dead end. These works include speed humps to assist in the reduction of speed and a refuge island to prevent the entry of trucks which will benefit to the local residents. The proposal also includes upgrade of the existing cycleway refuge at Murray Street.

It is recommended that the construction of proposed entry treatment at Victoria Road and

Murray street intersection be approved.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT :

1.       at Victoria Road / Murray Street Intersection-Marrickville, the construction of a pedestrian refuge island and stamped concrete threshold treatment, kerb ramps, modification of existing cycleway refuge at Murray Street and associated signage and line markings (Design Plan No 80216045-CI-MS-1002) be APPROVED ; and

2.       Council not proceed with a proposal to install speed cushions and a kerb blister adjacent to property 39 Victoria Road (Design Plan No 80216045-CI-VR-100O,  Rev:7).

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 9      Red Lion Street, Rozelle - Annual Road Occupancy (Street Party)
(Balmain/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

This report seeks approval for the temporary road closure of Red Lion Street, Rozelle to

facilitate the annual ‘Christmas Street Party’ event that has been successfully conducted since 2009.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       the temporary road closure of Red Lion Street between Darling Street and Evans Street, Rozelle on Saturday, 17^th December 2016 between 4.00pm and 11.00pm be supported, subject to the following conditions:

a.    an unencumbered passage minimum 3.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Red Lion Street, Rozelle;

b.    the occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed;

c.    the organiser be advised to arrange accredited traffic controllers to manage the road closure;

d.    the applicant notifies all affected businesses, residents and other occupants of the temporary road closure prior to the event.  Any concerns or requirements in relation to the road closure raised by business proprietors, residents and other occupants must be resolved or accommodated.  The notification shall involve at the minimum an information letterbox drop distributed one week prior to the commencement of the event.  The proposed information, distribution area and period must be submitted to Council’s Traffic section for approval two weeks before the event;

e.    the supported Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be implemented at the applicant’s expense;

f.            the Fire Brigade (B) be notified of the intended closure by the applicant;

g.    the applicant provide and erect barricades and signs, in accordance with the current Australian Standard AS 1742.3: Traffic Control Devices for Works on Roads.  As a minimum the following must be erected at both ends of the road closure area;

i.   Barrier Boards;

ii.  ‘Road Closed’ (T2-4) signs;

iii.  ‘Detour’ (T5-1) signs;

i.             the applicant be advised Council provides barricades and ‘Road Closed’ signs free or at minimum cost.  The applicant is required to arrange delivery by Council at cost, or arrange pickup from and return to Council’s Depot at no cost. Any non-standard signs may be provided at cost;

j.             the areas to be used for the activities must be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the satisfaction of Council’s Director Major Projects Engineering, or else the applicant will be required to reimburse Council for any extraordinary cleaning costs;

k.    the conduct of any activities or use of any equipment required in conjunction with the road occupancy and temporary road closure not results in any ‘offensive noise’ as defined by the Noise Control Act;

l.     a copy of the Council approval be available on site for inspection by relevant authorities;

m.   Council reserves the right to cancel the approval at any time;

n.    the applicant complies with any reasonable directive from Council Officers and NSW Police; and

2.       the applicant be advised of the Committee’s recommendation. 

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 10    Newtown Festival - Temporary Road Closure for the Newtown Festival - 13 November 2016

SUMMARY

A Section 96 (2) application has been received from the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre in

relation to modifying conditions in holding the annual 'Newtown Festival' for the remaining 3

years assented, Sunday 13 November 2016, Sunday 12 November 2017 and Sunday 11

November 2018. The applicant has requested the temporary road closure, between the hours of 5.00Am to 8.00PM, of Lennox Street, Mary Street, Eliza Street and Federation Road, Newtown.

It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary road closures on Sunday 13 November 2016 between the hours of 5.00Am to 8.00PM; apply to the RMS for consent to close the subject roads, subject to the event being advertised, a Traffic Management Plan be submitted to the RMS for approval and advice of the proposed event being forwarded to the appropriate authorities, including the Transport Management Centre.

Comments of the Local Traffic Committee will be referred to Council’s Development

Assessment Section for consideration in determining the Section 96 Application.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

a.   the proposed temporary road closure of Lennox Street, Eliza Street, Mary Street and Federation Road, Newtown on Sunday 13 November 2016, between 5.00AM to 8.00PM, for the holding of the 38^th annual 'Newtown Festival' (Class 2 event under the RMS Special Events Guide), be APPROVED subject to the applicant complying with the following conditions;

1.   the temporary road closure be advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days notice for submissions;

2.   a Traffic Management Plan be submitted to the Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval; and a Road Occupancy License application be submitted to the Transport Management Centre;

3.   notice of the proposed event be forwarded to the N.S.W. Police, State Transit Authority, Newtown Local Area Commander, the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Ambulance Services;

4.   advance notifications signs for the event be strategically installed at least two (2) weeks prior to the event;

5.   "No Stopping - Special Event" signs be affixed over all existing timed parking restriction signs within the sections of streets to be closed on the afternoon of the day prior to the event;

6.   a 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access must be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event;

7.   the applicant is to consult with all affected residents and/or businesses in the area in writing and to conduct a letter box drop of surrounding properties at least two weeks prior to event; and

8.   adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging.  Workers shall be specially designated for this role (and carry appropriate certificates), as necessary to comply with this condition.  This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads

b.   the Festival Director, Newtown Neighbourhood Centre be advised in terms of this report and that all costs for advertising the event and implementation of the road closures are to be borne by the applicant; and

c.   the applicant be advised that an annual application needs to be submitted to Council for the temporary road closures associated with the festival.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 11    Marrickville Festival 2016 - Temporary Road Closures for Special Event on Sunday 23 October 2016
(Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill)

SUMMARY

'Marrickville Festival' is an annual event and this year it will be held on Sunday 23 October

2016. As per previous years it will necessitate the temporary road closure of Marrickville Road (between Petersham Road and Victoria Road), Illawarra Road (between Sydenham Road and Petersham Road), Alex Travellion Plaza and the Calvert Street car park in Marrickville. Short sections of Silver Street, Garners Avenue, Gladstone Street and Frampton Avenue where these streets intersect Marrickville Road will also be closed.

Traffic Committee Discussion

It was recommended that the second part of the recommendation relating to the suspension of the Alcohol-Free Zone on Marrickville Road be removed from the recommendation as it is not considered to be a matter for the Traffic Committee.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   the proposed temporary road closure of Marrickville Road (between Petersham Road and Victoria Road), Illawarra Road (between Sydenham Road and Petersham Road), Alex Trevallion Plaza, the Calvert Street car park and short sections of Silver Street, Garners Avenue, Gladstone Street, Calvert Street and Frampton Avenue where these streets intersect Marrickville Road, Marrickville, from 11.00pm on Saturday 22 October 2016 to 11.00pm on Sunday 23 October 2016, for the holding of the annual 'Marrickville Festival' (Class 2 event under the RMS Special Events Guide), be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

a.   the temporary road closures be advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days notice for submissions;

b.   a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted to the Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval; and a Road Occupancy License application be submitted to the Transport Management Centre;

c.   notice of the proposed event be forwarded to the N.S.W. Police, State Transit Authority, Marrickville Local Area Commander, the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Ambulance Services;

d.   advance notification signs for the event be strategically installed at least two (2) weeks prior to the event;

e.   'No Parking – Special Event' signs be affixed over all existing parking restriction signage within the area of the festival, on the afternoon of the day prior to the event - Saturday 22 October 2016;

f.    'No Parking – Special Event' signs be affixed both sides of Petersham Road, Marrickville (between Illawarra Road and Marrickville Road) on the afternoon of the day prior to the event - Saturday 22 October 2016;

g.   Traffic Controllers be located on Petersham Road to assist with the movement of the buses;

h.   a 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access must be maintained through the ‘closed’ road area during the course of the festival;

i.    all affected residents and businesses in the closed road area be notified in writing through a letter box drop of surrounding properties at least two (2) weeks prior to event; and

j.    adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging.  Workers shall be specially designated for this role (and carry appropriate certificates), as necessary to comply with this condition.  This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads.

2.   the existing Alcohol-Free Zone in the vicinity of Marrickville Road be suspended on Sunday 23 October 2016 for the purpose of holding this year’s ‘Marrickville Festival’.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT:

1.   the proposed temporary road closure of Marrickville Road (between Petersham Road and Victoria Road), Illawarra Road (between Sydenham Road and Petersham Road), Alex Trevallion Plaza, the Calvert Street car park and short sections of Silver Street, Garners Avenue, Gladstone Street, Calvert Street and Frampton Avenue where these streets intersect Marrickville Road, Marrickville, from 11.00pm on Saturday 22 October 2016 to 11.00pm on Sunday 23 October 2016, for the holding of the annual 'Marrickville Festival' (Class 2 event under the RMS Special Events Guide), be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

a.   the temporary road closures be advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days notice for submissions;

b.   a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted to the Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval; and a Road Occupancy License application be submitted to the Transport Management Centre;

c.   notice of the proposed event be forwarded to the N.S.W. Police, State Transit Authority, Marrickville Local Area Commander, the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Ambulance Services;

d.   advance notification signs for the event be strategically installed at least two (2) weeks prior to the event;

e.   'No Parking – Special Event' signs be affixed over all existing parking restriction signage within the area of the festival, on the afternoon of the day prior to the event - Saturday 22 October 2016;

f.    'No Parking – Special Event' signs be affixed both sides of Petersham Road, Marrickville (between Illawarra Road and Marrickville Road) on the afternoon of the day prior to the event - Saturday 22 October 2016;

g.   Traffic Controllers be located on Petersham Road to assist with the movement of the buses;

h.   a 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access must be maintained through the ‘closed’ road area during the course of the festival;

i.    all affected residents and businesses in the closed road area be notified in writing through a letter box drop of surrounding properties at least two (2) weeks prior to event; and

j.    adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging.  Workers shall be specially designated for this role (and carry appropriate certificates), as necessary to comply with this condition.  This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 12    The Italian Forum Event on the Day of Norton Street Italian Festa 2016 - Traffic Management Plan
(Leichhardt/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

On the day of the Norton Street Italian Festa to be held on Sunday 30^th October 2016, Co.As.It is arranging for a number of performances to be held at the Italian Forum. This report outlines the Traffic Management associated with this event.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       the Traffic Management Plan detailing the traffic arrangements for the Italian Forum on the day of the Norton Street Italian Festa be supported subject to Council receiving a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) for the Norton Street raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing; and

2.       the Traffic Management Plan be forwarded to Council’s Area Base Coordinator, Sydney Buses, Transport Management Centre and the NSW Police.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 13    Traffic Management Plan for the 2016 New Year's Eve Event
(Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

The report (item 1) considered at the August meeting of the Traffic Committee was deferred

for further discussion with the NSW Police. This report updates the traffic management

associated with the event and includes the request from the NSW Police for an additional road closure in Grove Street at Rose Street, Birchgrove (eastbound direction) to be manned by NSW Police.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       the Traffic Management Plan (Attachment 1) detailing the traffic arrangements for the 2016 New Year’s Eve be supported;

2.       the Traffic Management Plan (Attachment 1) be forwarded to Council’s Area Base Coordinator, Transport Management Centre and the Major Events & Incidents Group (NSW Police);

3.       a temporary ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the eastern side of Montague Street between Darling Street and Beattie Street, Balmain;

4.       the following modifications to bus stops be approved:

a.    on the northern side of Darling Street:

i. install temporary ‘Bus Zones’ between  Mort Street and Ford Street;

ii.   extend the ‘Bus Zone’ between Ford Street and McDonald Street;

iii.  extend the ‘Bus Zone’ between McDonald Street and Curtis Road, outside Nos.217-223 Darling Street;

iv. on the southern side of Darling Street: Install a temporary ‘Bus Zone’ between Booth Street and Beattie Street, outside No. 244-270 Darling Street;

5.       the Police representative be requested to provide bike unit resources to improve traffic/crowd controls around the Darling Street/Curtis Road intersection (roundabout);

6.       the Police be requested to liaise directly with the Roads and Maritime Services in regards to the installation of variable message signs (“Balmain Peninsula is closed” and “Alcohol Free Zone”) on the main access roads into Balmain Peninsula a few days in advance of the event;

7.       confirmation be sought regarding the areas to be declared alcohol free and the Police and Sydney Buses representatives be advised;

8.       the Sydney Buses representative be requested to place adequate notices on buses regarding the establishment of an alcohol free zone in the Balmain East area (details to be provided by Council);

9.       the taxi/hire car access to the Peninsula be restricted from 7:00pm;

10.     taxis/hire cars carrying mobility impaired or infirmed residents be permitted access at all hours into the Peninsula; and

11.     the Taxi Council be advised of the Committee’s recommendation.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

PARKING MATTERS

T1016 Item 14    Requests for Mobility Parking Spaces
(Marrickville Ward)

SUMMARY

Request has been received from resident for the provision of a dedicated mobility parking

space outside their residence. It is recommended that the following 'Mobility Parking' space be approved as the applicant’s current medical condition warrants the provision of the space and they have constrained off-street parking opportunities.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       a mobility parking space be approved on the Western side of Gorman Street, Marrickville adjacent to property no 24 Gorman Street, Marrickville subject to:

a)      the operation of the dedicated parking space be valid for twelve (12) months from the date of installation;

b)      the applicant advising Council of any changes in circumstances affecting the need for the special parking space; and

c)      the applicant is requested to furnish a medical certificate and current mobility permit justifying the need for the mobility parking space for its continuation after each 12 months period.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 15    Request for a Mobility Parking Space outside No.12 St David’s Road, Haberfield
(Leichhardt/Summer Hill)

SUMMARY

Representation has been received from Ms Jo Haylen MP, State Member for Summer Hill on

behalf of a resident of No.12 St David’s Road in request of a Mobility Parking Space to the

front of her property.

Under the circumstances, it is recommended that a full-time Mobility Parking Space be provided outside No.12 St David’s Road.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members noted that the recommendations were supported by NSW Police prior to the meeting.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a full time Mobility Parking Space be provided outside No.12 St David’s Road, Haberfield.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 16    Minor Traffic Facilities
(Leichhardt & Balmain Wards/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

This report deals with minor traffic facility applications received by Inner West Council,

Leichhardt and includes ‘Disabled Parking’ and ‘Works Zones’.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       a 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ space be installed, in front of No.136 Trafalgar Street, Annandale;

2.       a 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ space be installed, in front of No.9 Foucart Street, Rozelle;

3.       a 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ space be installed, in front of No.96 Hubert Street, Lilyfield;

4.       a 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ space be installed, in front of No.35 Glassop Street, Balmain;

5.       a 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ space be installed, in front of No.18 Ellen Street, Rozelle;

6.       a 15m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in Collins Street, Annandale on the side boundary of No.2 Wells Street for 12 weeks, subject to Council receiving written confirmation of concurrence from the directly affected property; and

7.       a 30m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in North Street, Balmain on the side boundary of No.379 Darling Street and partially in front of No.2 North Street for 12 weeks, subject to Council receiving written confirmation of concurrence from the directly affected property.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 17    Terry Street, Nagurra Place and Margaret Street, Rozelle - Proposed Short Term Parking Restrictions
(Leichhardt/Balmain)

SUMMARY

Council has received correspondence from a number of local businesses, the owners of the

retail precinct of Union Balmain development, Union Balmain Building and Facilities

Management and the Strata Managing Agent of Union Balmain requesting short term parking

restrictions in Terry Street, Nagurra Place and Margaret Street, Rozelle. The commercial

component of the development is now complete and retail tenancies are occupied. Installing

short term parking restrictions in the above mentioned streets would increase parking turnover and allow visitors to the residential properties and patrons of the retail spaces the opportunity to park for a short period of time.

Surrounding local business owners and residents have been notified of the proposal to install

short term parking restrictions in Terry Street, Nagurra Place and Margaret Street and it is

recommended that the proposal be approved.

Traffic Committee Discussion

Public speaker: Mr Andrew Stringer

Mr Stringer of Anchor Constructions, owner and developer of the Union Balmain development, expressed support for the recommendation for the installation of parking restrictions in Terry Street, Nagurra Place and Margaret Street to support the turnover of business for retailers in the development.

Council Officers advised Committee members that significant consultation was undertaken relating to parking changes and amendments were made accordingly. A late submission from Mr Joseph Bavaro, resident of Terry Street, was tabled at the meeting. Mr Bavaro objects to the proposed changes to parking in Terry Street and stated the following:

·    Terry Street in front of Building A and C is one of the few locations in the area with unrestricted parking;

·    The new retailers will bring an influx of vehicles  that will compete with residents for long term parking;

·    The development was approved with parking restrictions as is and changing this to suit commercial shows will place additional pressure on long term residents;

·    There is visitor parking at the new fruit retailer in the development which could potentially be shared if it is not already; and

·    More parking is required for residents, not for commercial properties.

Council Officers also advised that consultation was undertaken to consider implementation of a resident parking scheme on the south side of Terry Street. The support rate from this consultation was below Council’s Resident Parking Scheme Policy support rate of 50% and as such, the proposal was not supported. The Committee members were also advised that Mr Bavaro’s property was subdivided  in 2008 and in accordance to Council policy, would be ineligible for inclusion in a resident parking scheme.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

The following parking restrictions in Terry Street, Nagurra Place and Margaret Street, Rozelle be installed (as per Attachment 1):

1.    Nagurra Place:

a.  “2P 8am-10pm Mon-Sun”, on both sides of Nagurra Place at the eastern end;

b.  “P30Min 8am-10pm Mon-Sun”, on both sides of Nagurra Place at the western end;

c.  “No Parking” west of the driveway of Building B;

2.    Terry Street:

a.  “2P 8am-6pm Mon- Fri”, fronting Building A;

b.  “1P 6pm-10pm Mon-Fri, 12pm-10pm Sat, 9am-10pm Sun”, short term restriction outside of the existing Loading Zone operating times (9am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm Sat), fronting the retail building (north-east of Nagurra Place);

c.  “P 30min 9am-10pm Mon-Sun” to replace one existing “2P 9am-6pm” space fronting the retail building (north-east of Nagurra Place);

d.  “1P 8am-10pm Mon-Sun”, fronting Building C;

e.  “2P 8am-10pm Mon-Sun”, south of Building C;

f.   “2P 8am-6pm Mon- Fri”, fronting Nos. 41 and 43 Terry Street; and

3.    Margaret Street:

a.  revised parking controls “2P 8am-10pm Mon-Sun” to replace existing “2P 9am-4pm Mon-Sun”.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 18    Keith Lane, Dulwich Hill - Proposed ‘No Parking’ & Permit Parking Restrictions
(Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill)

SUMMARY

Following the recent adoption by Council of the final Dulwich Hill Parking Management Plan

concerns have been raised by residents surrounding Keith Lane, Dulwich Hill, as it was

recommended that ‘No Parking’ restrictions be introduced to Keith Lane. A number of

residents have now raised concerns in relation to reducing some of the ‘No Parking’

restrictions to allow for parking.

Residents have been notified of the proposal to install 'No Parking' restrictions along both

sides of Keith Lane where currently unrestricted parking applies and that a section of ‘2P

8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area M13’ restrictions be installed on the

southern side of Keith Lane, in order to provide unobstructed vehicular access to the off-street car parking spaces within the laneway and deter illegal parking across vehicular crossings and maintain parking where feasible for the local residents. It is recommended that the proposal be approved.

Traffic Committee Discussion

Council Officers tabled a petition from residents of Bedford Crescent and surrounding streets objecting to the proposed parking changes for Keith Lane.

The Committee members agreed to defer the recommendation to a future Traffic Committee meeting to allow for further consultation with residents.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       the installation of ‘2P 8.30am – 6pm Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted – Area M13’ restrictions (18 metres in length and adjacent to the rear of property no. 23 Bedford Crescent, Dulwich Hill) on the southern side of Keith Lane, Dulwich Hill be APPROVED, in order to provide parking opportunities for local residents;

2.       the installation of full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the northern side of Keith Lane, Dulwich Hill (from the rear of property no. 2 Keith Street to property no. 26 Keith Street, Dulwich Hill inclusive) be APPROVED, in order to provide unobstructed vehicular access to the off-street car parking spaces, deter illegal parking across vehicular crossings and increase safety; and

3.       the installation of full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the southern side of Keith Lane, Dulwich Hill (from the rear of property no. 1 Bedford Crescent to property no. 21 Bedford Crescent, Dulwich Hill inclusive) be APPROVED, in order to provide unobstructed vehicular access to the off-street car parking spaces, deter illegal parking across vehicular crossings and increase safety.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the matter be deferred to a future Traffic Committee meeting to allow for further consultation with residents.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 19    Proposed No Parking Restrictions near No.131 Smith Street, Summer Hill
(Ashfield/Summer Hill)

SUMMARY

A request has been received from a member of the Local Representative Advisory Committee (LRAC) on behalf of the Summer Hill Community Centre, No.131 Smith Street, Summer Hill, for an on-street parking space to be provided for buses transporting persons with a disability to and from the Centre.

The Centre has a small off-street parking area that is difficult for buses transporting persons

with a disability to access and does not provide safe access for persons with a disability

through the carpark when full.

An on-street parking space dedicated for buses transporting persons with a disability to and

from the Centre, and similarly to other adjacent community facilities (e.g. Summer Hill Park),

would provide convenient and appropriate access at all times from outside the Centre.

The zone would be limited to general day time hour operations of the Centre.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members noted that the recommendations were supported by NSW Police prior to the meeting.

The Roads and Maritime representative expressed in principle support for the recommendation, however requests that Council and RMS review and amend the wording and design of the ‘No Parking’ sign.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       a 'No Parking 8.30am-6.00pm Mon-Fri., 8.30am-12.30pm Sat., Buses with Disabled Persons Excepted.' zone be installed for 6-8metres to the east of the driveway to the Community Centre outside No.131 Smith Street, Summer Hill; and

2.       the existing 1P 8.30am-6.00pm Mon-Fri., 8.30am-12.30pm Sat parking signs be amended for the above No Parking proposal.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted subject to agreement of RMS to the wording of the proposed sign.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 20    Proposed Extension of ‘No Parking’ Restrictions at Reilly Lane Road, Sydenham
(Marrickville Ward/Heffron)

SUMMARY

A request has been received from a resident of 60 George Street for the extension of the

existing ‘No Parking’ zone on Reilly Lane, Sydenham to improve access to his off-street

parking.

It is recommended that existing ‘No Parking’ zone in Reilly Lane be extended for a length of

six ( 6) metres on the western side of Reilly Lane, Sydenham opposite to rear of property

58-60 George Street, Sydenham).

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the extension of the existing ‘No Parking’ restriction, for a length of six (6) metres, on the western side of Reilly Lane, Sydenham (opposite to rear of properties 58-60 George Street, Sydenham) be APROVED, in order to access to a resident’s off street car parking space.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 21    Northwood Lane, Camperdown - Trial Painted Island Road Marking - No Parking Restrictions in Laneway

SUMMARY

A request has been received from a resident of Roberts Street, Newtown to review the

provision of ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the eastern side of Northwood Lane to improve

vehicular access to their off-street parking space. The resident provided additional information to show the difficulty of accessing into their property due to obstruction from parked vehicles.

Council dealt with a similar request for the extension of existing ‘No Parking’ restrictions in

Northwood Lane at its meeting in September 2016. In that case Council resolved to extend the existing 'No Parking' restrictions on the eastern side of Camden Lane 18 metres southward from the rear of property No.13 Northwood Street to the rear of property No.17 Northwood Street.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The RMS representative objected to the 6 month trial of a white painted square with cross hatching on Northwood Lane as it is not an approved treatment for ‘No Parking’ linemarking and is not an enforceable regulatory measure. The representative advised that ‘No Parking’ signs should be installed and its effectiveness reviewed before considering alternative treatments.

Council Officers stated that the trial of crossing hatching was proposed as an alternative to reduce signage whilst providing a visual deterrent to parking in narrow roads. It was agreed to amend the recommendation so as not to infer it could be legally enforced.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       the installation of a white painted square with cross hatching (2.5m by 2.5m) on the eastern side of Northwood Lane, directly south of the driveway of No. 35 Northwood Street, Newtown be approved as a six month trial basis in order to improve vehicular access to residents’ off-street parking; and

2.       the applicant, Council's Rangers and all affected residents be advised in terms of this report.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the installation of a white painted square with cross hatching (2.5m by 2.5m) on the eastern side of Northwood Lane, directly south of the driveway of No. 35 Northwood Street, Newtown be approved as a six month trial basis in order to improve vehicular access to residents’ off-street parking.

For motion: Majority

Against:  RMS

T1016 Item 22    Ann Street, Balmain - No Stopping Zone
(Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request to reduce an existing 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone which extends

across the driveway of No.3 Ann Street, Balmain. This would reinstate the statutory ‘No

Parking’ restrictions across the driveway and allow for the resident to drop-off/pick-up from this location.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone on the western side of Ann Street, north of Gladstone Street be reduced to 6m so that it begins south of the driveway of No.3 Ann Street.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 23    Schultz Street, Balmain - No Stopping Zone
(Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

Proposal regarding the installation of a ‘No Stopping’ zone to address resident concerns

regarding vehicles parking on the northern side of Shultz Street too close to its intersection

with Memory Lane.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be provided on the northern side of Schultz Street, west of Memory Lane, Balmain.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 24    Requests for Statutory ‘No Stopping’ Restrictions to be Installed
(Ashfield, Stanmore & Marrickville Wards/Summer Hill & Newtown)

SUMMARY

Requests have been received from residents for the provision of ‘No Stopping’ zones to deter

illegal parking within 10m of the intersection. Residents have advised that vehicles are

regularly parked too close to the subject intersection, which restricts available sightlines to

pedestrian crossing at this location and for turning motorists to maneuvering around these

vehicles safely.

It is proposed to install ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to improve traffic safety at the intersections

listed within the report by preventing parked vehicles from either restricting available sightlines for turning motorists or restricting maneuvering around these parked vehicles.

It is recommended that statutory 'No Stopping' signs, be installed for a distance of minimum

10 metres from the listed intersections in order to deter illegal parking, increase safety and

improve visibility and access.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.    the following locations:

a.   Western side of Australia Street, 10 metres south of its intersection with Parramatta Road, Camperdown;

b.   Eastern side of Wardell Road, 10 metres north of its intersection with Morgan Street, Petersham;

c.   Northern side of Ewart Street, 10 metres west of its intersection with Ewart Lane, Dulwich Hill;

d.   Eastern side of Terrace Road, 10 metres north of its from intersection with Hercules Street, Dulwich Hill;

e.   Northern and southern side of Camden Street, 10 metres east of its intersection with Edgeware Road, Enmore; and

f.    Western and eastern side of Herby Greedy Place, 10 metres south of its intersection with Warburton Street, Marrickville; and

g.   Northern and southern side of Hercules Street, 13 & 16 metres from intersection with Terrace Road, Dulwich Hill;

be APPROVED, for the installation of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions.

2.    affected residents are notified of the proposed changes prior to installation.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 25    Request for ‘Works Zone’ adjacent to Construction Site
(Marrickville Ward)

SUMMARY

A request has been received from Metrocorp, an authorised Sydney Water contractor for the

provision of 'Works Zone' restrictions to facilitate construction deliveries and permit the parking of construction vehicles during loading and unloading activities in the Local Government area.

It is recommended that the 'Works Zone' space be approved for the construction work subject to Council fees and charges applying.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       the installation of a ‘Works Zone 7AM-6PM Mon-Fri and 8AM-1PM Sat’ (total of 16 metres in length) on the southern side of Premier Street adjacent to property 24 Premier  Street, Marrickville be APPROVED for a period of eight (8) months, for the proposed construction works; and

2.       the costs of the supply, installation and removal of the signs and ‘Works Zone’ fees in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges are to be borne by the applicants.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 26    Petersham Parking Strategy Final Report

SUMMARY

The draft Petersham Parking Strategy has been finalised following a period of public

exhibition. The final report includes recommendations for resident parking in 15 streets and for angle parking in one location. A number of short term parking opportunities are also identified.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT Council endorses the recommendations of the Petersham Parking Strategy.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

RECOMMENDATION

PART B – ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY

T1016 Item 27    Status Report - 10P Restrictions at Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield
(Leichhardt/Balmain/Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

This is a status report on the introduction of part-time ‘10P’ parking restrictions installed in

sections of Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield in March 2016.

Traffic Committee Discussion

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the report be received and noted.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the Officer’s recommendation be adopted.

For motion: Unanimous

T1016 Item 28    Union Street, Tempe - Proposed Traffic Calming Revised Design Plans
(Marrickville Ward/Heffron)

SUMMARY

A presentation by a resident of Union Street, Tempe was made to Council at its meeting on 27 September 2016. A number of concerns and issues were raised as part of the presentation with regards to the traffic calming proposal in Union Street. It was resolved to refer the item back to the October Local Traffic Committee meeting in order to address the resident’s concerns.

Traffic Committee Discussion

Public speaker: Elise Hawthorne

Ms Hawthorne, resident of Union Street, stated that Council Officers and the representative for the Member for Heffron met with residents and resolved most of their concerns with the proposed design. She further raised the following concerns for Council’s consideration:

·    The proposed footpath kerb extension in Unwins Bridge Road could lead to vehicles overcompensating when turning  left from Union Street and potentially colliding with traffic travelling in the opposite direction on Unwins Bridge Road.

·    Union Street  currently allows space for left and right turning vehicles to concurrently queue up at the intersection to Unwins Bridge Road. The proposed kerb blister islands on Union Street only allows space for one car to queue to turn into Unwins Bridge Road which could increase congestion in  the street.

·    The existing fence on Unwins Bridge Road means that vehicles keep to the left of road to turn right into Unwins Bridge Road.  This is so that they can improve sight lines.

·    There is a ramp in front of 60 and 62 Union Street which takes away two potential parking spaces. If  the ‘No Parking’ signs on Union Street is moved from its current position to 10m from the corner of Union Street and the ramp was not there, two car spaces would be created to replace the two spaces lost from the redesign of the pedestrian crossing.

Committee comments

·    Low level planting proposed to replace section of existing pedestrian fence to improve sight distance along Unwins Bridge Road. Council Officers confirmed that a fence could be reinstalled should the proposed treatment prove unsuccessful in preventing pedestrians crossing Unwins Bridge Road at this location.

·    Suggestion for ‘No Right Turn’ restriction at Unwins Bridge Road not supported due to existing low traffic volumes, nil accident history and impact on access.

·    Suggestion to reduce length of blister and ‘No Stopping’ zone in Union Street east of School Lane not supported due to importance of ensuring adequate sight distance to traffic and pedestrians.

·    It was noted that the revised design has reduced the length of blister in Union Street west of School Lane.

·    Council Officers stated that the philosophy of the intersection’s proposed design was to give pedestrians priority over cars and the current two lanes in Union Street presents a hazard to pedestrians that the proposed kerb blisters intends to mitigate. Committee members were advised that since traffic volume in Union Street has reduced, it is less likely that traffic will queue up to turn into Unwins Bridge Road. In addition, motorists intending to turn left into Unwins Bridge Road also have the opportunity to enter via Edwin Street if they find there is congestion in Union Street.

·    RMS requested confirmation that the warrant for a continuous path across the intersection was met (i.e. max 45vph)

·    Ability to remove/reduce existing ‘No Parking’ zone near church requires further investigation.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan for a raised pedestrian crossing, a raised threshold and an at-grade threshold (including kerb blisters) and associated signs and line markings in Union Street, Tempe (as per the attached design plan No. 5912 ‘Amendment A’) be APPROVED.

Traffic Committee Recommendation

THAT the matter be deferred pending completion of investigation of outstanding issues.

For motion: Unanimous

GENERAL BUSINESS

Council Meeting

25 October 2016

SUMMARY

A draft Urban Design and Landscape Plan for the WestConnex M4 East project was publicly exhibited from Monday 19 September 2016 to Monday 17 October 2016.  Council’s submission, lodged with the M4 East project team on 17 October 2016, is attached to this report for Council’s consideration.  Should Council raise any comments additional to those in the submission, it recommended they be forwarded to the M4 East project team as a late addendum to the submission. 

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council:

1.       Receives and notes this report; and

2.       Forwards to the WestConnex M4 East project team any comments additional to those made in the Council submission (in two parts at ATTACHMENTS 1 & 2) as a late addendum to the submission.

1.⇩

Council's submission on WestConnex M4 East draft Urban Design & Landscape Plan

2.⇩

Heritage Advisor comments for Council's submission on WestConnex M4East draft Urban Design & Landscape Plan

Council Meeting

25 October 2016

Council Meeting

25 October 2016

Council Meeting

25 October 2016

SUMMARY

To present the Minutes of the LRAC Briefing held on 11 October 2016.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the Minutes of the LRAC Briefing held on 11 October 2016 be noted.

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Minutes of Joint LRAC held on 11 October 2016

Council Meeting

25 October 2016

Council Meeting

25 October 2016

SUMMARY

Development consent has been granted for works to the heritage Fenwick Building and use as a café with trading hours limited to a maximum of 7am to 5pm.   Expressions of interest are to be invited from potential operators.  This report sets out the recommended Assessment Criteria with the most important being the ability to run a successful café.  Other criteria are for other social and community benefits, such as employment of persons with a disability, and the rent offered. 

RECOMMENDATION

1.   That the information to be included in the invitation for expressions of interest from potential lessees include that the applicant need not seek to lease all the building nor seat the maximum permitted by the development consent.

2.   That Council approves the Assessment Criteria for expressions of interest for the lease being:

(a)     Ability to operate a successful café business in these premises.

·    Experience

·    Qualifications

·    Financial history and position

·    Business Plan

·    Sample menu and indicative pricing.

·    Staffing and supervision and training of staff

(b)     Proposals for allowing the public to appreciate the heritage building and other social benefits for the whole municipality.

·    Proposals for the gallery space (beyond the minimum requirements in the lease.)

·    Proposals for community members to visit the heritage building (beyond normal patronage of the café.)

·    Proposals for the provision of promotional and information material on Balmain, its attractions and heritage, and public transport options.

·    Sample menu and indicative pricing.

·    Proposals or possibilities for addressing local training and employment needs, including opportunities for socially vulnerable groups.  This could include opportunities which are based on a social enterprise model, and/or employment opportunities for young people, immigrants, refugees or individuals who may have development, access or impairment difficulties.

(c)     Rent offered.

(d)     Compliance and Practices

·    Insurance

·    WHS systems

·    Industrial relations

·    Environmental practices and initiatives