Agenda of Council Meeting

Council Meeting

26 March 2019

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 12 March 2019

Meeting commenced at 6.31pm

Present:

Darcy Byrne

Victor Macri

Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury

Colin Hesse

Sam Iskandar

Tom Kiat

Pauline Lockie

Julie Passas

Rochelle Porteous

Vittoria Raciti

John Stamolis

Louise Steer

Anna York
Michael Deegan

Elizabeth Richardson

Mayor

Deputy Mayor

Councillor

Chief Executive Officer

Deputy General Manager Assets and Environment

Michael Tzimoulas

Deputy General Manager Chief Financial and Administration Officer

John Warburton

David Birds

Simon Duck

Deputy General Manager Community and Engagement

Group Manager Strategic Planning

Group Manager Aquatic Services

Nellette Kettle

Ian Naylor

Katherine Paixao

Darcie Huisman

Group Manager Customer Service, Business Excellence and Civic Governance

Manager Civic and Executive Support

Business Paper Coordinator

Business Paper Support Officer

APOLOGIES: (Byrne/Hesse)

THAT apologies from Clr McKenna OAM be accepted.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Nil

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Motion: (Hesse/York)

THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 26 February 2019 be confirmed as a correct record.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Porteous, Raciti, Steer and York

Against Motion: Crs Passas and Stamolis

C0319(1) Item 10 Mayoral Minute: Michael Carney

Motion: (Byrne)

THAT Council commend Michael Carney for his long and distinguished years of service with the SES and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Nil

The Mayor, Clr Byrne, made a presentation to Michael Carney to acknowledge his contribution to the Inner West area.

C0319(1) Item 11 Mayoral Minute: Chamber of Commerce Support

Motion: (Byrne)

THAT:

Council note the project between Inner West Council staff and local business chambers to establish a local business database to be owned by the Chambers;

Council produce a report on proposals for use of the database to support business development and growth of chamber membership across the Inner West;

Chamber representatives be invited to make a joint presentation to Councilors at a briefing session; and

Council receive a briefing from the Economic Development Unit.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Cr Hesse

Suspension of Standing Orders

Motion: (Byrne/Passas)

THAT Council Suspend Standing Orders to hear from the registered speakers for Item 1.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Nil

C0319(1) Item 1 Post Exhibition Report Draft Marrickville Local Environmental Plan 2011 (Amendment No. 17) - Heritage Listing of 73 and 73a the Boulevarde, Dulwich Hill

Motion: (Macri/Passas)

THAT Council defer this item for a site inspection, with a heritage officer to be in attendance.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Iskandar, Macri, Passas, Raciti, and Stamolis

Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Steer and York

Foreshadowed Motion: (Drury/Porteous)

THAT Council

1. Support the amendment to Marrickville Local Environmental Plan (MLEP) 2011 listing 73 The Boulevarde and 73A The Boulevarde as items of local heritage significance;

2. Forwards the planning proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment and request that it makes arrangements for the publication of MLEP 2011 amendment on the NSW Legislation Website; and

3. Delegate to the Group Manager Strategic Planning the authority to finalise the making of the MLEP 2011 amendment.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Iskandar, Macri, Passas and Raciti

C0319(1) Item 2 NSW Government Reduction in Parking Fine Amounts

Motion: (Byrne/Porteous)

THAT Council defer the decision to be considered as part of the budget process, with additional advice in relation to how Council does and can deal with hardship applications in relation to parking fines.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Nil

Foreshadowed Motion: (Stamolis/Passas)

THAT Council elects to ‘opt-in’ to enact the lower parking fines.

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.

C0319(1) Item 3 Historic Fee Waivers for Various Swimming and Water Polo Clubs at the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre and Dawn Fraser Baths and a Comparison to Club Arangements at other Aquatic Centres in the LGA

Motion: (Passas/Macri)

THAT Council move refusal of the Fee Waiver requests.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Macri, Passas and Raciti

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Foreshadowed Motion: (Porteous/Lockie)

THAT Council:

1. Note the trial and additional request for use of Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre between 8.00pm-9.00pm by Balmain UTS Water Polo club for water polo training;

2. Note how Pool Hire fees that support local community based Swimming and Water Polo clubs have been managed at Council’s other Aquatic Centres;

3. Approve the fee waiver applications submitted by regular hirers of the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre and Dawn Fraser Baths during 2018 – 2019 only;

Endorse the approach that specific pool hire fees for Amateur Swimming Clubs and Water Polo Clubs from within the LGA be detailed in the 2019-2020 onwards Fee and Charges rather than granting fee waivers on a case by case basis;

Give consideration to inclusion in the 2019/2020 Budget of extension of the Concession swim rate to all IWC Aquatic Centres - Dawn Fraser, Ashfield, AKAC and FDAC. This Concession swim rates enables greater equity to pool patronage by allowing patrons of LPAC who hold a Pension Concession Card or a Health Card and children who are listed on their cards to pay a fixed swim rate of $1; and

Approach Water Polo NSW to extend MOU across all aquatic centres and enter into further MOUs with Universities.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Crs Macri, Passas and Raciti

Councillor Passas retired from the meeting at 7:56 pm.

C0319(1) Item 4 Half-yearly Progress Report on the Operational Plan 2018/19

Motion: (Stamolis/Drury)

THAT the report be received and noted.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Passas

C0319(1) Item 5 Model Code of Conduct

Motion: (Drury/Lockie)

THAT Council:

Adopt the Code of Conduct and Procedures for the Administration of the Code of Conduct shown as Attachments 1 and 2 with the addition of references to Council’s Social Media Policies; and

Commence a training program on the new Code of Conduct for all Council Officials.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, Raciti, Stamolis and York

Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Porteous and Steer

Absent: Cr Passas

Foreshadowed Motion: (Porteous/Kiat)

That Council put the Code of Conduct on Public Exhibition for 28 days.

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.

C0319(1) Item 6 Notice of Motion: Sustainable Community Buildings

Motion: (Da Cruz/Hesse)

THAT Council:

1. Undertake a review to convert the composting toilet at Whites Creek Cottage to a conventional toilet. If the works can be undertaken within existing budgets complete the conversion as soon as possible. If the works require a capital budget, include the project in the 4 year delivery program; and

2. Review the Sustainability of the White’s Creek Cottage and report back on opportunities to improve its financial and environmental sustainability.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Cr Drury

Absent: Cr Passas

C0319(1) Item 7 Notice of Motion: Birchgrove Oval

Councillor Stamolis withdrew the Motion.

C0319(1) Item 8 Notice of Motion: Women in STEM – IWC Traineeship / Work Experience Opportunities

Motion: (York/Porteous)

THAT:

Council adopts a “Women in STEM” traineeship and/or work experience program, to offer young women and girls in the Inner West learning and development opportunities in science, technology and engineering; and exposure to senior women STEM leaders working in Council; and

That a report be prepared for Council outlining the existing Council traineeship / work experience opportunities that could be part of this program, potential new opportunities that could be included in such a traineeship / work experience program, and recommendations for how this program can be promoted to young women and girls within the Inner West.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Passas

Confidential Session

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne, asked the Chief Executive Officer if any representations had been received from the public on any of the items Council will be discussing in Closed Session as per the Agenda.

The Chief Executive Officer replied that no representations had been received to talk to the items in Closed Session.

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne, asked if there were any members of the public gallery who would like to speak on the reasons Council proposes to consider the items in Closed Session.

There were none.

Members of the Public were asked to leave the Chamber.

Motion: (Lockie/Porteous)

THAT Council go into Confidential Session.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Passas

That in accordance with Section 10A(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, the following matters be considered in Closed Session of Council for the reasons provided:

C0319(1) Item 9 Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre and Fanny Durak Aquatic Centre Sites - Section 10A(2)(d)(i) Commercial Information of a Confidential Nature:

This matter is being considered in Closed session as it relates to commercial information of a confidential nature.

Reports with Confidential Information

C0319(1) Item 9 Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre and Fanny Durak Aquatic Centre Sites

Motion: (York/Byrne)

THAT Council:

1. Exercises the further 3 year options under the current Service Agreements with Belgravia Leisure for the management and operation of Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre and Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre until June 2022 subject to Belgravia Leisure and Council entering into a variation of those agreements so as to contractually require Belgravia to implement the Fitness Industry Award in paying its staff and to implement other commitments made by Belgravia Leisure as identified in this report;

2. Commences planning and due diligence on strategic direction and vision for the management and operation of AKAC and FDAC facilities from July 2022 onwards;

Ensures, via proper contract management processes, that Belgravia Leisure continues to deliver on its service obligations, particularly with respect to management of customer feedback and centre cleaning and operations;

Requires Belgravia Leisure to underake a summer cleaning contract at Fanny Durack pool to the value of $18,000 p.a., as a condition of the contract extension;

Requires Belgravia Leisure to undertake a weekly ‘late laps’ session in the summer peak (ie during daylight savings) one night a week at Fanny Durack pool, as a condition of the contract extension;

Requires Belgravia Leisure to partner with Council to undertake and respond to a community consultation and/or focus groups with current and former swim school users on possible improvements to the swim school program, and other relevant aquatic centre programming, as a condition of the contract extension;

Prepare a report for Council on options for additional shade at Annette Kellerman and Fanny Durack pools, including funding options for these, with a view to:

a) At Annette Kellerman - shading the area down the Enmore Rd side of the pool for greater indoor/outdoor space;

b) At Fanny Durack - providing shade over the grassed hill; and

Extends the current swim season at Fanny Durack pool to the month of April, recognising the increased visitation at Fanny Durack this year is driven in large part by the closure of Ashfield Aquatic Centre for upgrade works, with the associated cost to be drawn from the General Aquatic Reserves.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, Raciti, Stamolis and York

Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Porteous and Steer

Absent: Cr Passas

Amendment (York/Byrne)

THAT Council extends the current swim season at Fanny Durack pool to the month of April, recognising the increased visitation at Fanny Durack this year is driven in large part by the closure of Ashfield Aquatic Centre for upgrade works, with the associated cost to be drawn from the General Aquatic Reserves.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Macri and Raciti

Absent: Cr Passas

As this amendment was carried, it was incorporated into the Primary Motion.

Foreshadowed Motion: (Kiat/Steer)

THAT:

Council note that reversing the privatisation of the management of FDAC and AKAC would be cost neutral and improve services;

Council not exercise the 3 year option on the outsourcing contract with Belgravia for the management of FDAC and AKAC;

Council take immediate steps to take over the management of AKAC and FDAC so that there is no disruption to services;

The CEO be delegated authority to negotiate a holdover contract with Belgravia if necessary for the transition to bringing AKAC and FDAC in-house, with a maximum term of 12 months. That this renegotiation include consideration of the various amendments to the contract proposed by Clr York; and

Council note that there is an estimated $190,035 in operating savings over three years by bringing the service in house. For costs not identified in this report may be associated with a transition, Council authorises the GM to use $190,035 of the working funds, with any further proposed additional costs to be reported to the next available Council meeting with funding options identified for these additional costs.

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.

Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)

THAT Council move back into the Open Session of the Council Meeting.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Passas

Meeting closed at 8.51pm.

Public Speakers:

Item #

Speaker

Suburb

Item 1:

Paul Davies

Balmain

Soren-Dane Homme

Dulwich Hill

Council Meeting

26 March 2019

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held at Petersham Service Centre on 4 March 2019

Meeting commenced at 10.03am

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

I acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation on whose country we are meeting today, and their elders past and present.

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT

Clr Marghanita da Cruz	Councillor – Gulgadya Ward (Chair)
Mr Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Mr Ryan Horne	Roads and Maritime Services
Ms Cathy Peters	Representative for Jenny Leong MP
Marina Nestoriaros	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command

OFFICERS AND OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE

John Stephens	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)
Boris Muha	IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Mary Bailey	IWC’s Parking Planner
Miia Hynninen	IWC’s Business Administration Officer
Jennifer Adams	IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Felicia Lau	IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Scipio Tam	IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Davide Torresan	IWC’s Civil Engineer – Capital Programs
Anup Bairacharya	IWC’s Civil Engineer – Capital Programs
Joe Di Cesare	IWC’S Acting Capital Programs Manager
Asith Nagodavithane	Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services

VISITORS

Bruce Troelfo	Item 5 – Resident
Margaret Chung	Item 10 – Resident
Diane Gallagher	Item 10 – Resident
Alexander Kelly	Item 14 – Resident
Sean Wallace	Item 14 – Resident

APOLOGIES:

Clr Victor Macri	Councillor – Marrickville Ward
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (North)
Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer
Sgt John Micallef	NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command
Sc Anthony Kenny	NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command
Wal Petschler	IWC’s Group Manager Roads and Stormwater

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Monday, 4 February 2019 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

C0219(3) Item 8 Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 4 December 2018 and 4 February 2019

Motion: (Lockie/Da Cruz)

THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 4 December 2018 and 4 February 2019 be received and the recommendations be adopted, with the following amendment:

a) In regards to LTC1218 Item 9 (Lennox Street car park upgrade and improvements) of 4 December 2018, the proposed nominal width of non-disabled parking spaces is to be kept at 2.4m rather than increased in size in order to reduce the number of legal parking spaces lost;

b) Correct typo in Item 7 point 1(f) of 4 December meeting to refer to roundabout at Queen Street (not Church Street);

c) Amend Item 8 point 2 of 4 December meeting as follows “the provision of a pedestrian facility in Croydon Road at its intersection with Church Street to Centenary Park be investigated as a matter of urgency for implementation before or with the right hand turning lane in point 1’; and

d) Amend Item 37 of 4 February meeting to make provision for two parking spaces for Metro Assist on the Ashfield Mall rooftop.

LTC0319 Item 1 White Street, Lilyfield - Proposed 10m 'No Stopping' restriction at intersection with Moore Lane (Baludarri Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request to signpost the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction at the intersection of White Street and Moore Lane, Lilyfield in order to prevent illegal parking and improve sight lines.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones on the western side of White Street, north of Moore Lane

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of White Street, north of Moore Lane

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 2 Grove Street, Birchgrove - Proposed 10m 'No Stopping' restrictions at intersection with The Terrace (Baludarri Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request to signpost the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction at the intersection of Grove Street and The Terrace, Birchgrove in order to prevent illegal parking and improve sight lines.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones be installed on the western side of Grove Street, north and south of The Terrace, Birchgrove.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones be installed on the western side of Grove Street, north and south of The Terrace, Birchgrove.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 3 Church Street, Ashfield - Proposed 10m 'No Stopping' restrictions at intersection with Unnamed Lane (Gulgadya Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request to signpost the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction at the intersection of Church Street and Unnamed Lane, Ashfield in order to prevent illegal parking and improve sight lines.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones be installed on the western side of Church Street, north and south of the Unnamed Lane, Ashfield.

DISCUSSION

The NSW Police representative for the PAC, in an email, indicated support for the installation of 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ signs.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones be installed on the western side of Church Street, north and south of the Unnamed Lane, Ashfield.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 4 Victoria Road & Chapel Street, Marrickville - New Traffic Signals/ Intersection Upgrade for Improving Traffic Safety (Midjuburi Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Detailed design plans have been finalised for the proposed traffic signalised intersection of Victoria Road and Chapel Road, Marrickville. The purpose of the proposed works are to increase pedestrian and vehicular safety at the subject intersection as crash statistics indicate there have been 22 reported crashes between July 2010 and June 2015 at the time of submitting the Blackspot application.

The proposed works include decommissioning the existing signalised pedestrian crossing on Victoria Road, installation of traffic signals at Victoria Road & Chapel Street intersection, relocation of the existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the eastern side of Victoria Street and installation of signage and road markings. As a result of the proposal five on-street parking will be lost to cater for the turning movements of expected truck at the intersection.

The proposal will result in a net-loss of five (5) on-street parking spaces, removal of one (1) significant street tree and gain of four (4) trees in appropriate locations.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan for the proposed traffic signals at the intersection of Victoria Road and Chapel Street, Marrickville, including associated signposting and line marking (as per the attached plan No. 10039) be approved.

DISCUSSION

Following submissions received from the public to reduce the loss of parking in Chapel Street, it was agreed by Committee members that an additional parking space could be retained if a proposed street tree and kerb blister could be removed from the plan. The removal of this kerb blister will allow for 1 additional parking space to be provided in Chapel Street. The proposed tree will be relocated to be within the footpath. Accordingly, Councils Officer requested that the amended plan 10039A (tabled to the Committee members) be approved.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s amended plan.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan for the proposed traffic signals at the intersection of

Victoria Road and Chapel Street, Marrickville, including associated signposting and line marking (as per the attached plan No. 10039A) be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 5 Lawson Avenue, Marrickville - Raised Threshold (Midjuburi Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Detailed design plans have been finalised for the proposed raised threshold in Lawson Avenue, Marrickville.

The proposed work includes construction of a raised threshold, road re-sheeting, footpath rehabilitation, kerb & gutter reconstruction, drainage works and associated signage and line marking.

Consultation was undertaken with owners and occupiers of properties in Lawson Avenue regarding the proposal. A summary of the consultation result is presented in this report for consideration. It is recommended that the proposed detailed design plan be approved.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.6198) of the raised threshold at Lawson Avenue, Marrickville be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

Public Speaker: Bruce Troelfo attended at 10.20am.

Mr Troelfo is in support of the Officer’s Recommendation and made the following comment:

· Thanking Council for dealing with the local flooding issue of behalf of the Crochet Club as president.

Mr Troelfo left at 10.22am.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.6198) of the raised threshold at Lawson Avenue, Marrickville be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 6 Temporary Full Road Closure - Church Street (between Carillon Avenue and Rochester Street), Newtown (Damun Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from PBS Building for the temporary full road closure of Church Street (between Carillon Avenue and Rochester Street), Newtown. The closure is to be undertaken on Saturday, 6th April 2019, with one day contingency on Saturday, 13th April 2019. It is recommended that the proposed temporary full road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Church Street (between Carillon Avenue and Rochester Street, Newtown, on Saturday 6th April 2019, with one day contingency on Saturday, 13th April 2019 in order to erect a tower crane using a mobile crane be approved; subject to, although not limited to, the following conditions:

1. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

2. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

1. A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 7 Miller Avenue at Liverpool Road and Cavill Avenue at Liverpool Road, Ashfield - Proposed Kerb Extensions (Djarrawunang Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

In order to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility at the intersection of Miller Avenue and Liverpool Road, and the intersection of Cavill Avenue and Liverpool Road, it is proposed to install kerb extensions and new pedestrian access ramps.

The proposed works are part of the Western Gateway footway improvements to the Ashfield Town Centre.

The kerb extensions will be constructed within the statutory 10m “No Stopping” distance at the intersections and there will be no loss of legal on-street parking spaces.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT the design plan for the proposed kerb extensions and associated signs and line markings in Miller Avenue at Liverpool Road and Cavill Avenue at Liverpool Road, Ashfield (as per design plan, Liverpool Road - Western Gateway Footpath and Crossing Upgrade-attachment 1) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The RMS representative advised that Council is required to discuss with the development works team and go through the checklist. Committee supported installing ‘No Right Turn’ sign on Cavill Avenue exit to Liverpool Road.

Sgt Micallif from NSW Police is in support of the Officers Recommendation. He tabled comments advising that: It will reduce the speed of vehicles entering Cavil Avenue from Liverpool Road. It will also shorten the distance that pedestrians have to be on the road when crossing. Effectively this improvement will promote pedestrian safety in the area.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the design plan for the proposed kerb extensions and associated signs and line markings in Miller Avenue at Liverpool Road and Cavill Avenue at Liverpool Road, Ashfield (as per design plan, Liverpool Road - Western Gateway Footpath and Crossing Upgrade-attachment 1) be APPROVED with addition of ‘No Right Turn’ sign on Cavill Avenue exit to Liverpool Road.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 8 McGill Street, Lewisham - Proposed Parking Restrictions (Damun Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Following representation from residents Council is proposing to implement ‘No Parking’ restrictions in McGill Street, Lewisham in order to improve access to off-street parking and allow for improved thoroughfare in the narrow street.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the western side of McGill Street between existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions and the boundary of property Nos.12 and 14 McGill Street be approved;

2. The installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the eastern side of McGill Street, immediately north of the driveway of property Nos.7-15 McGill Street to the existing ‘No Stopping’ signpost be approved; and

3. The removal of ‘No Parking 9am-5pm Mon-Fri’ signage on the eastern side of McGill Street, outside property No.5 McGill Street be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

3. The removal of ‘No Parking 9am-5pm Mon-Fri’ signage on the eastern side of McGill Street, outside property No.5 McGill Street be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 9 Cavey Street at Calvert Street, Marrickville - Proposed 10m 'No Stopping' restrictions (Midjuburi Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Innerwest PAC)

SUMMARY

Following representations from the community, Council is proposing to signpost ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in Cavey Street at Calvert Street, Marrickville to improve manoeuvrability and sight lines at this intersection.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT the installation of 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones on both the western and eastern sides of Cavey Street, south of Calvert Street be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the installation of 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones on both the western and eastern sides of Cavey Street, south of Calvert Street be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 10 Fitzroy Lane, Newtown - Proposed parking restrictions (Damun Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Following representations from the community Council has consulted with affected residents regarding implementation of parking restrictions in Fitzroy Lane, Newtown. The proposal for ‘No Parking’ and ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in the laneway between Australia Street and Brooks Lane will improve access to off-street parking and address resident concerns about damage to buildings.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. Fitzroy Lane (southern side) – Alter the existing ‘No Parking 5am-10am Mondays’ to full time ‘No Parking’ restrictions between the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone at Australia Street and the existing ‘No Parking’ zone opposite Brooks Lane; and

2. Fitzroy Lane (northern side) – Install a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone immediately east of Brooks Lane, be approved.

DISCUSSION

Public Speakers: Dianne Gallagher and Margaret Chung attended at 10.07am.

Ms Chung objected to the proposed ‘No Parking’ and ‘No Stopping’ zones and made the following comments:

· The original proposal of converting the longstanding ‘No Parking’ short term to full time on northern side of the lane was initially supported by residents including Ms Chung and Ms Gallagher. Ms Chung and Ms Gallagher do not support the amended proposal above.

· Lack of visibility poses a danger when exiting/entering her garage.

· The design of the intersection where Fitzroy Lane joins Brookes Lane is unsafe and pushes moving traffic to the southern side; blocking vision of oncoming traffic and large vehicles.

· Ms Chung is requesting to return the parking spaces on Fitzroy Lane to what it originally has been longstanding.

Ms Chung and Ms Gallagher left at 10.18am.

Council officer advised that the proposal initially was to have ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the northern side and retain the parking on the opposite side. Following feedback received from residents expressing a concern and that it was preferred to have the ‘No Parking’ moved to the other side of the laneway as it was more beneficial and protected the privacy of property windows. The speaker properties are not directly affected by the revised proposed ‘No Parking’ zone. Amended proposal improves visibility for parking and allows easier access to laneway garages.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

2. Fitzroy Lane (northern side) – Install a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone immediately east of Brooks Lane, be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 11 Pearl Lane, Newtown - Proposed 'No Parking' (Damun Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received reports that motorists are having difficulty navigating through the laneway without damaging a fence at the rear of a residence. In order to reduce the risk of damage and improve access and manoeuvrability, Council is proposing to install ‘No Parking’ in Pearl Lane (both sides) between Holmwood Lane and Dickson Street, Newtown.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT the installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Pearl Lane (both sides) between existing ‘No Stopping’ zones at Holmwood Lane and Dickson Street be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Pearl Lane (both sides) between existing ‘No Stopping’ zones at Holmwood Lane and Dickson Street be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 12 Cannon Lane, Stanmore - Proposed 'No Parking' (Damun Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Following representation from residents regarding difficulty gaining access to off-street parking due to vehicles parked in the laneway, Council is proposing to implement ‘No Parking’ restrictions on both sides of Cannon Lane (between Margaret Street and Corunna Road).

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT the installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Cannon Lane, Stanmore (both sides) between Margaret Street and Corunna Road, Stanmore be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Cannon Lane, Stanmore (both sides) between Margaret Street and Corunna Road, Stanmore be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 13 Piper Lane (rear of 319 Annandale Street), Annandale - Proposed 'No Parking' zone (Baludarri Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding parked vehicles obstructing access to off-street parking in Piper Lane (rear of No.319 Annandale Street), Annandale.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT a 3.3m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Piper Lane between two driveways and opposite rear boundary of No.319 Annandale Street, Annandale.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a 3.3m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Piper Lane between two driveways and opposite rear boundary of No.319 Annandale Street, Annandale.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 14 Foucart Street at Easton Street, Rozelle - Proposed 'No Stopping' zone (Baludarri Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request to signpost ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at the intersection of Foucart Street and Easton Street, Rozelle in order to prevent illegal parking and improve sight lines.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the northern side of Easton Street, east of Foucart Street, Rozelle;

2. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Easton Street, east of Foucart Street, Rozelle; and

3. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Foucart Street, south of Easton Street, Rozelle

DISCUSSION

Public Speakers: Alexander Kelly and Sean Wallace attended at 10.24am.

Mr Wallace objected to the proposed ‘No Stopping’ zones along Easton and Foucart Street and made the following comments:

· Residents without garages will be affected.

· Extending the 10km Shared Zone located further up to the northern side of Foucart street would be a better solution. The cars go slower, visibility and line of sight is easier with additional reaction time with oncoming traffic.

· Mr Wallace submitted to Council a signed petition with 7-8 signatures from residents.

· Resident stated the proposal is unnecessary.

Ms Kelly commented that:

· There is no traffic congestion or stopping vehicles on Foucart Street before/after normal work/business hours (issues only arise during the standard 9am-5pm Monday-Friday timeframe).

Council Officers advised that the ‘No Stopping’ zones were necessary due to raised concerns from local residents as a road safety issue.

RMS representative advised that the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone and can be infringed without signage being implemented.

Ms Kelly and Mr Wallace left at 10.33am.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the northern side of Easton Street, east of Foucart Street, Rozelle;

2. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Easton Street, east of Foucart Street, Rozelle; and

3. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Foucart Street, south of Easton Street, Rozelle

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 15 Church Street, Petersham - Proposed 'No Parking Authorised Council Records Vehicles Excepted' Restrictions (Damun Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council’s Business Information Services section is requesting a permanent loading area in Church Street, Petersham to accommodate staff with the unloading and transportation of hardcopy documents to Council’s Records Repository.

It is recommended that 'No Parking 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri Authorised Council Records Vehicles Excepted’ restrictions be installed in Church Street, Petersham to assist Council’s Business Information Services staff with unimpeded access and ability to work within WH&S protocols.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT the installation of ‘No Parking 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri Authorised Council Records Vehicles Excepted’ restrictions (length of 6 metres) on the western side of Church Street, Petersham, in front of the basement entry (large double doors) to the Petersham Town Hall (directly opposite side boundary of property No.8 Frederick Street, Petersham) be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 16 Henry Street, Ashfield - Proposed Installation of 10m 'No Stopping' zone (Galgadya Ward/Strathfield Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns of vehicles being parked too close to the intersections along Henry Street, Lucy Street, Earle Street and Page Avenue, Ashfield. These are intersections without ‘No Stopping’ restrictions being signposted.

This proposal is for 'No Stopping' zones to be installed at the specified intersection to address vehicle visibility and manoeuvrability issues.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT the installation of 10m 'No Stopping' zones at the following locations be approved:

1. On the eastern side of Henry Street, south of Page Avenue and north of Earle Avenue, Ashfield;

2. On the western side of Henry Street, south of Lucy Street, Ashfield; and

3. On the northern side of Earle Avenue, east of Henry Street, Ashfield.

DISCUSSION

Sgt Micallef emailed his support of the Officer’s recommendation.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the installation of 10m 'No Stopping' zones at the following locations be approved:

1. On the eastern side of Henry Street, south of Page Avenue and north of Earle Avenue, Ashfield;

2. On the western side of Henry Street, south of Lucy Street, Ashfield; and

3. On the northern side of Earle Avenue, east of Henry Street, Ashfield.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 17 Edwin Street & Stanley Street, Tempe - Proposed Installation of 10m Statutory 'No Stopping' Signage (Midjuburi Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A request has been received from a local resident for the provision of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to deter illegal parking on the southern side of Edwin Street and the adjacent corner of Stanley Street, Tempe. The resident has advised that vehicles are regularly parked too close to the intersection, restricting sightlines for motorists turning into Edwin Street from Stanley Street.

It is recommended that Statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be installed on the southern side of Edwin Street and the adjacent corners on Stanley Street in order to deter illegal parking, increase safety and improve visibility and access for turning motorists.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. Installation of 10m ‘No Stopping’ signage on the southern side of Edwin Street, Tempe, both east and west from its intersection with Stanley Street (in front of No.6 and No.8 Edwin Street, Tempe); and

2. Installation of 10m Statutory ‘No Stopping’ signage on both sides of Stanley Street, Tempe, at the intersection with Edwin Street, (adjacent to side boundary of No.6 and No.8 Edwin Street, Tempe), be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 18 Cannon Street, Stanmore - Proposed Installation of 10m Statutory 'No Stopping' Signage (Damun Ward/ Newtown Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A request has been received from a local resident for the provision of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to deter illegal parking on the western side of Cannon Street, Stanmore, at its intersection with Corunna Road. The resident has advised that vehicles are regularly parked too close to the intersection, restricting sightlines for motorists giving way to Cannon Street, before continuing along Corunna Road.

It is recommended that statutory 'No Stopping' restrictions be installed on all remaining un-signposted corners of Cannon Street and Corunna Road intersection, for a distance of 10 metres in order to deter illegal parking, increase safety and improve visibility and access for motorists.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT the installation of 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones at the following locations be approved;

1. South-east corner of Cannon Street and Corunna Road, Stanmore, extending into both streets;

2. Western side of Cannon Street, Stanmore, extending north from its intersection with Corunna Road; and

3. Western side of Cannon Street, Stanmore, extending south from its intersection with Corunna Road.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the installation of 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones at the following locations be approved;

1. South-east corner of Cannon Street and Corunna Road, Stanmore, extending into both streets;

2. Western side of Cannon Street, Stanmore, extending north from its intersection with Corunna Road; and

3. Western side of Cannon Street, Stanmore, extending south from its intersection with Corunna Road.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 19 Susan Street, Annandale - Motorbike Parking
(Gulgadya Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding blocked vehicular access to the driveway of No.27A and No.29 Susan Street, Annandale. In order to prevent vehicles impeding driveway access whilst making use of the short kerb space, it is proposed to convert the existing 4.0m ‘2P 8am-6pm’ resident parking space into a 4.0m 'Motor Bike Only’ parking between No.27A and No.29 Susan Street, Annandale.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT the existing 4.0m parking space between No.27A and No.29 Susan Street, Annandale restricted as ‘2P 8am-6pm; Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area A1’ parking be signposted as a 4.0m ‘Motor Bike Only’ parking space.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0319 Item 20 Minor Traffic Facilities (All Wards/All Electorates/All PACs)

SUMMARY

This report considers minor traffic facility applications received by Inner West Council, including ‘Disabled Parking’ and ‘Works Zone’ requests.

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No.60 Catherine Street, Leichhardt;

2. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No.5 Numa Street, Birchgrove;

3. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.32 Charlecot Street, Dulwich Hill;

4. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of properties No.29 and No.31 Spencer Street, Summer Hill;

5. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.47 Kays Avenue, Marrickville;

6. A 5.5m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.203 Sydenham Road, Marrickville;

7. A 16m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri; 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of Nos.17-19 Wetherill Street, Croydon for 12 weeks;

8. A 11.5m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri; 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.33 Smith Street, Summer Hill for 5 weeks;

9. A 10m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri; 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.44 Liverpool Road (Gower Street frontage) and No.35 Gower Street, Summer Hill for 12 weeks, subject to the applicant receiving the written concurrence from the owners of No.35 Gower Street; and

10. A 65m ‘Works Zone 7.00am – 5.30pm Mon - Sat' be installed in front of Nos.13-55 Edinburgh Road, Marrickville for 12 weeks.

DISCUSSION

RMS representative will support recommendation in Item 10; subject to the statutory 20m ‘No Stopping’ being retained.