Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 6 May 2019

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 6 May 2019

Meeting commenced at 10.00am

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 Victor Macri	Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Chris Woods	Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron
Cathy Peters	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Sgt John Micallef	NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command
Sgt Paul Vlachos	NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command
LSC Marina Nestoriaros	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Asith Nagodavithane	Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services
Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition
Clr Marghanita da Cruz	Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward
Wal Petschler	IWC’s Group Manager Roads and Stormwater
John Stephens	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (North)
Boris Muha	IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Mary Bailey	IWC’s Parking Planner
Mohammed Islam	IWC’s Civil Engineer
Anup Bajracharya	IWC’s Civil Engineer
Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Kathleen Sexton	Item 7 – Resident
Brian Allen	Item 11 – Resident
Irene Allen	Item 11 - Resident

APOLOGIES:

Mr Ryan Horne	Roads and Maritime Services

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Monday, 1 April 2019 were confirmed with the following amendments:

· The representative for the Member for Heffron be noted as an apology.

Minutes of LTC meetings will be circulated to Committee members prior to presentation at Council meetings.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held on 1 April 2019 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 30 April 2019, with the following amendments:

a) In regards to LTC0419 Item 6 - Gannon Lane, Tempe - Proposed Installation of 'No Stopping' signage, replacing current 'No Parking 5am-10am Fridays' restrictions (Midjuburi Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West PAC) – the recommendation be changed to “no action”; and

b) In regards to LTC0419 Item 5 - Tilba Avenue and Phoebe Street, Balmain - Proposed 'No Stopping' zone (Baludarri Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) that point 2 of the recommendation be deleted.

LTC0519 Item 1 Curtis Road and Mort Street, Balmain - Intersection Improvement Works (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing intersection improvement works at the intersection of Curtis Road and

Mort Street, Balmain to improve pedestrian amenity and reduce vehicle speeds through the

intersection.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan for the kerb extension with associated garden beds, reconstruction of footpath and pedestrian ramps, associated signposting and line marking, and replacement of rubber speed cushion with asphalt speed cushion in Curtis Road at Mort Street, Balmain (as per the attached plan No. 171876) be approved, subject to the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone on Mort Street on the south-eastern corner of the intersection being retained in its current position and the proposed garden bed being modified accordingly.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan for the kerb extension with associated garden beds, reconstruction of footpath and pedestrian ramps, associated signposting and line marking, and replacement of rubber speed cushion with asphalt speed cushion in Curtis Road at Mort Street, Balmain (as per the attached plan No. 171876) be approved, subject to the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone on Mort Street on the south-eastern corner of the intersection being retained in its current position and the proposed garden bed being modified accordingly.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 2 Park Street, Rozelle - Proposed Speed Hump (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

As part of the 2019/20 Traffic Facilities (LATM) Capital Works Program, Council is proposing a speed hump in Park Street, Rozelle to improve safety and calm traffic in the street. The works have been proposed in response to residents’ concerns about speeding vehicles in the street.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan for the watts profile speed hump and associated signposting and line marking in Park Street, Rozelle (as per the attached plan No. 10068) be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan for the watts profile speed hump and associated signposting and line marking in Park Street, Rozelle (as per the attached plan No. 10068) be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 3 Starling Street, Rozelle - Proposed Kerb Blister (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing intersection improvement works in Starling Street at the intersection of

Mansfield Street, Rozelle. Concerns have been raised regarding vehicles causing building damage to No.92 Mansfield Street, Rozelle whilst manoeuvring near the corner of Mansfield Street and Starling Street, Rozelle.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan for a kerb blister with associated garden beds, asphalt re-sheeting and associated signposting and line marking in Starling Street at Mansfield Street, Rozelle (as per the attached plan No. 10067) be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan for a kerb blister with associated garden beds, asphalt re-sheeting and associated signposting and line marking in Starling Street at Mansfield Street, Rozelle (as per the attached plan No. 10067) be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 4 Darling Street at Elliott, Balmain - Proposed Speed Cushions (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

A detailed design plan has been finalised for a proposed speed calming treatment in Darling

Street at Elliott Street, Balmain. The proposed works includes installation of two asphalt speed cushions, associated signage and line markings on approach to the raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing on Darling Street at Elliott Street, Balmain to improve pedestrian safety.

Officer’s Recommendation

DISCUSSION

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative requested the relocation of the speed cushion on the western approach to Elliot Street. The representative stated that as the speed cushion is adjacent to the parking lane, cyclists are at risk of being doored when manoeuvring around the speed cushion. Council Officers stated that the speed cushion could be moved slightly towards Elliot Street so that it is not located next to the parking lane.

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative also requested that the bike symbols on Darling Street be re-marked if the speed cushions are installed on top of the existing symbols. The representative tabled an email from the Leichhardt Bicycle User Group requesting the reinstatement of bike symbols after the installation of speed cushions. Council Officers agreed to this request.

Council Officers tabled late comments from a resident generally supporting the recommendation.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan for two asphalt speed cushions and associated signs and line marking on approach to the raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing on Darling Street near Elliott Street, Balmain (Design Plan No.10072) be approved, subject to the relocation of the speed cushion on the western approach to Elliot Street slightly towards Elliot Street away from the parking lane.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 5 Temporary Full Road Closure – Smith Street (between Lackey Street and Nowraine Street, Summer Hill, for Development sewer work connection. (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Complete Build Pty Ltd for the temporary full road

closure of Smith Street, between Lackey Street and Nowraine Street, Summer Hill, for development sewer work connection.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Smith Street (between Lackey Street and Nowraine Street, Summer Hill, from Monday, 3 June to 17 June 2019, between 9.00am-3.00pm for sewer works be approved; subject to, but 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 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

Council Officers advised that RMS supported the proposal, subject to RMS approval of the TMP.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Smith Street (between Lackey Street and Nowraine Street, Summer Hill, from Monday, 3 June to 17 June 2019, between 9.00am-3.00pm for sewer works be approved; subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

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

LTC0519 Item 6 Lawson Avenue, Marrickville – Amended Raised Threshold Design Plan No. 6198_A (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

An amended detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposed raised threshold

treatment in Lawson Avenue, Marrickville. The works are part of road, footpath and flooding

improvements in Lawson Avenue, Marrickville.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the amended detailed design plan (Design Plan No.6198_A) for the raised threshold in Lawson Avenue, Marrickville be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the amended detailed design plan (Design Plan No.6198_A) for the raised threshold in Lawson Avenue, Marrickville be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 7 Queen Street, Croydon - Proposed Pedestrian Refuge
(Gulgadya-Leichardt Ward/Strathfield Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Requests over time have been made by residents for a safe crossing facility to be provided in

Queen Street, Croydon, near Jones Street to access various sporting and recreational facilities in the area. As part of Council’s capital works program, a proposed pedestrian refuge facility is listed for construction at the above location to improve pedestrian safety and provide traffic calming.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT

1. The detailed design plan (Design Plan No. 10071) for the proposed pedestrian refuge in Queen Street, west of Jones Street, Croydon, be approved.

2. A ‘Caution Driveway’ sign (W2-206-1) be considered following installation of the refuge on the eastern approach to the refuge facing westbound traffic, if required.

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: Ms Kathleen Sexton attended at 10.06am.

Ms Sexton stated that she supported the proposed pedestrian refuge and believes she represents the residents of Jones Street in supporting the proposal.

(Ms Sexton left at 10.11am)

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT

1. The detailed design plan (Design Plan No. 10071) for the proposed pedestrian refuge in Queen Street, west of Jones Street, Croydon, be approved.

2. A ‘Caution Driveway’ sign (W2-206-1) be considered following installation of the refuge on the eastern approach to the refuge facing westbound traffic, if required.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 8 Minor Traffic Facilities (All Wards/ All Electorates/ All PACs)

SUMMARY

This report considers minor traffic facility applications by Inner West Council, and includes

‘Disabled Parking’ and ‘Works Zone’ requests.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No. 20 Silver Street, Marrickville;

2. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No. 42 Hubert Street, Leichhardt;

3. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No. 1 Pearson Street, Balmain East, and the 2P resident parking be reinstated;

4. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No. 9 Don St, Newtown;

5. A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 24 Annesley Street, Leichhardt;

6. A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 169 Elswick Street, Leichhardt;

7. A 6m 'Disabled Parking 8am-5pm’ zone be installed in front of No. 2 Herbert Street, Dulwich Hill replacing the existing 1P parking restrictions;

8. A 9m 'Works Zone 7:00am – 6:00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am-1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 3 Hartley Street, Rozelle for 12 weeks;

9. A 12m 'Works Zone 7:00am – 6:00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am-1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 7 Palace Street, Petersham for 6 weeks;

10. A 9m 'Works Zone 7:00am – 6:00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am-1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.110-112 Edith Street, Leichhardt for 26 weeks and then be reviewed for a time extension and;

11. A 45m 'Works Zone 7:00am – 6:00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am-1.00pm Sat' be installed in Hunter Street, on the side boundary of No.127 New Canterbury Road, Lewisham for 12 weeks, subject to written consent being received from the directly affected property.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No. 20 Silver Street, Marrickville;

2. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No. 42 Hubert Street, Leichhardt;

3. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No. 1 Pearson Street, Balmain East, and the 2P resident parking be reinstated;

4. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No. 9 Don St, Newtown;

5. A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 24 Annesley Street, Leichhardt;

6. A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 169 Elswick Street, Leichhardt;

7. A 6m 'Disabled Parking 8am-5pm’ zone be installed in front of No. 2 Herbert Street, Dulwich Hill replacing the existing 1P parking restrictions;

8. A 9m 'Works Zone 7:00am – 6:00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am-1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 3 Hartley Street, Rozelle for 12 weeks;

9. A 12m 'Works Zone 7:00am – 6:00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am-1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 7 Palace Street, Petersham for 6 weeks;

10. A 9m 'Works Zone 7:00am – 6:00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am-1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.110-112 Edith Street, Leichhardt for 26 weeks and then be reviewed for a time extension and;

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 9 Smith Street, Marrickville - Proposed Permit Parking (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing the introduction of permit parking restrictions in Smith Street, Marrickville following representations from residents. The area is a mixed industrial and residential use and it is recognised that parking for the industrial users should also be considered. The permit parking proposal is limited to sections outside residential homes. Smith Street adjoins Fitzroy Street when in February 2019, permit parking was introduced between Smith Street and Edinburgh Road.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. Implementation of ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6:30pm Monday to Friday Area M19’ in Smith Street (northern side) between 1 meter east of driveway on boundary of property no. 53A Smith Street and 1 meter west of Smith Street entrance to driveway of 62 Fitzroy Street (total length approx. 13.3 meters) be approved;

2. Implementation of ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6:30pm Monday to Friday Area M19’ in Smith Street (southern side) between 5.5 meters east of driveway of property no. 36 Smith Street and 1 meter west of driveway of property no. 50 Smith Street (total length approx. 24 meters) be approved; and

3. Implementation of ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6:30pm Monday to Friday Area M19’ in Smith Street (southern side) directly adjacent to property Nos. 54-56 Smith; be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. Implementation of ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6:30pm Monday to Friday Area M19’ in Smith Street (northern side) between 1 metre east of driveway on boundary of property no. 53A Smith Street and 1 metre west of Smith Street entrance to driveway of 62 Fitzroy Street (total length approx. 13.3 metres) be approved;

2. Implementation of ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6:30pm Monday to Friday Area M19’ in Smith Street (southern side) between 5.5 metres east of driveway of property no. 36 Smith Street and 1 metre west of driveway of property no. 50 Smith Street (total length approx. 24 metres) be approved; and

3. Implementation of ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6:30pm Monday to Friday Area M19’ in Smith Street (southern side) directly adjacent to property Nos. 54-56 Smith; be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 10 Kingston Lane, Camperdown - Proposed Parking Restrictions (Damun-Stanmore Ward/ Newtown Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Following representations from a resident, Council is proposing to introduce ‘No Parking’

restrictions in Kingston Lane between Rowley Lane and Rowley Street in order to improve

access to off-street parking and the thoroughfare.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the implementation of ‘No Parking’ in Kingston Lane, Camperdown (eastern side) between Rowley Lane and Rowley Street, be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the implementation of ‘No Parking’ in Kingston Lane, Camperdown (eastern side) between Rowley Lane and Rowley Street, be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 11 Booth Street at Collins Lane, Annandale - Proposed 'No Stopping' restriction (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding vehicles parking too close to the intersection of

Booth Street and Collins Lane, Annandale, within the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone.

Parking in this manner obstructs manoeuvring space, as well as vehicle to vehicle sightlines

and vehicle to pedestrian sightlines.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 15m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Booth Street, east of Collins Lane, Annandale.

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: Mr Brian Allen and Ms Irene Allen attended at 10.13am.

Ms Allen and Mr Allen did not support the proposal as it will inhibit parking at the front of their property.

(Mr Allen and Ms Allen left at 10.16am)

Officers requested to investigate whether the ‘No Stopping’ zone on the southern side of Booth Street at the corner of Annandale Street could be reduced to accommodate one extra parking space, its proximity to a pedestrian refuge being noted. It was noted that parking is permitted in the adjacent laneway and that Booth Street west of View Street does not have a Resident Parking Scheme and parking in the street is often utilised by bus commuters.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a 15m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Booth Street, east of Collins Lane, Annandale.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 12 Collins Lane, Annandale - Proposed 'No Parking' zone (Gulgadya- Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council received concerns from a resident of Young Street, Annandale regarding vehicles

parking on the eastern side of Collins Lane, Annandale and subsequently obstructing rear

driveway access for property No.175A Young Street.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 3.5m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Collins Lane, between the driveways of No.150 and No.148 Annandale Street and opposite the rear garage of No.175A Young Street, Annandale.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a 3.5m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Collins Lane, between the driveways of No.150 and No.148 Annandale Street and opposite the rear garage of No.175A Young Street, Annandale.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 13 Derbyshire Road and Moore Street West, Leichhardt - 'No Parking' and 'No Stopping' restrictions (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Concerns have been raised by Sydney Secondary College regarding vehicles parking in the

cul-de-sac at the rear of the Sydney Secondary College on Moore Street West, Leichhardt and subsequently obstructing vehicular manoeuvrability and access for waste collection.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The existing ‘No Parking’ zone on the western side of Derbyshire Road, south of William Street be extended to include the Moore Street West Cul-de-sac (approx. 60m extension); and

2. A 12.2m ‘No Stopping’ zone followed by a 7.5m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Derbyshire Road, south of William Street, subject to activation of the car park at No.29 Derbyshire Road.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The existing ‘No Parking’ zone on the western side of Derbyshire Road, south of William Street be extended to include the Moore Street West Cul-de-sac (approx. 60m extension); and

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 14 Beames Street, Lilyfield - Angle Parking and Road Reconstruction (Baludarri-Balmain Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Detailed design plans have been prepared for the provision of ‘90 degree angle parking,

vehicles under 6m only’ restrictions; ‘No Stopping’ restrictions; improvements to the kerb and

gutter, footpath and roadway in Beames Street, Lilyfield (between City West Link and the

dead-end).

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the ‘90 degree angle parking, vehicles under 6m only’ restrictions; ‘No Stopping’ restrictions; kerb and gutter, footpaths and roadway improvements with associated linemarking and signposting in Beames Street, Lilyfield (as per Design Plan No. 10061) be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 15 Hercules Street, Ashfield – Amendment to Disabled Parking Signage. (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

An audit of the current signage in Hercules Street, Ashfield by Council Officers has found that current operation times on the Disabled Parking sign were incorrect and need to be amended.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the ‘Disabled Parking’ restrictions on the eastern side of Hercules Street, between Brown Street and Drakes Lane, be amended from ‘2P Disabled Parking 10am-6pm Mon –Sun’ to ‘Disabled Parking Only 10am-6pm Mon –Sun’ to cover the time outside the Loading Zone period.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 16 Ramsay Street at Walker Avenue, Haberfield - Proposed 'No Stopping' restriction (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding vehicles parking too close to the intersection of

Ramsay Street and Walker Avenue, Haberfield, within the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone.

Parking in this manner obstructs manoeuvring space, as well as vehicle to vehicle sightlines

and vehicle to pedestrian sightlines.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the western side of Ramsay Street, south of Walker Avenue, Haberfield.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the western side of Ramsay Street, south of Walker Avenue, Haberfield.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 17 New Street, Ashfield – Proposed statutory ‘No Stopping’ in New Street at intersection with Queen Street. (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

A request has been made by a resident in New Street to have statutory 10 metres of ‘No

Stopping’ placed on the southern corner of New Street at Queen Street, Ashfield. The

restriction will aid to improve visibility and vehicle manoeuvrability at the intersection. The

proposal will supplement the existing 'No Stopping' restriction on the opposite side of New

Street.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT statutory 10 metres of ‘No Stopping’ restriction be placed on the southern side of New Street, west of Queen Street, Ashfield.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT statutory 10 metres of ‘No Stopping’ restriction be placed on the southern side of New Street, west of Queen Street, Ashfield.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 18 Stanmore Lane, Stanmore - Proposed 'No Parking' restrictions (Damun-Stanmore Ward/ Newtown Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Representations have been received for the introduction of ‘No Parking’ restrictions in

Stanmore Lane between the road closures at Rosevear Street and Douglas Street/Railway

Avenue, in order to improve access to off-street parking and the thoroughfare.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Stanmore Lane – southern side from its intersection with Rosevear Street (road closure) to its intersection with Douglas Street/Railway Avenue, Stanmore (road closure); be approved.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers tabled a late submission from a resident who supported the proposed ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Stanmore Lane.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 19 Edith Street and Regent Street, Leichhardt - Proposed 'No Stopping' restrictions (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding vehicles parking too close to the intersection of Edith Street at Regent Street, Leichhardt, within the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones. Parking in this manner obstructs manoeuvring space, as well as vehicle to vehicle sightlines and vehicle to pedestrian sightlines. Parking too close to an intersection may also obstruct pedestrian crossing points at the intersection.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. An 11m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Edith Street, south of Regent Street;

2. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Edith Street, south of Regent Street; and

3. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones be installed on the southern side of Regent Street, east and west of Edith Street, Leichhardt.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. An 11m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Edith Street, south of Regent Street;

2. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Edith Street, south of Regent Street; and

3. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones be installed on the southern side of Regent Street, east and west of Edith Street, Leichhardt.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 20 Collins Lane, Annandale - Proposed 'No Parking' zone (Gulgadya- Leichhardt Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding obstructed driveway access in Collins Lane opposite the rear garage of No.176 Annandale Street, Annandale.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing 12m unrestricted parking space on the western side of Collins Lane at the rear of Nos.215-219 Young Street, Annandale be reduced to 5.5m by installing a 3.5m and 3m ‘No Parking’ zone on the southern and northern sides of the parking space respectively.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 21 Norton Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Metered Parking Restriction (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

The redevelopment of Nos.47-51 Norton Street, Leichhardt has been recently completed and

this has created a 6m unrestricted parking space due to the redesign/relocation of the

property’s driveway, redesign/relocation of the existing garden bed and relocation of the ‘No

Stopping - Police Vehicles Excepted’ restriction. This section of Norton Street, Leichhardt,

between Parramatta Road and Marion Street is currently a metered parking area.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 6m ‘2P Ticket 8am-7pm Mon-Sat; 4P Ticket 8am-7pm Sun; Permit Holders Excepted Area L3’ restriction be installed on the eastern side of Norton Street outside of property Nos.47-51 Norton Street, replacing the existing unrestricted parking space.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0519 Item 22 Stewart Lane, Sydenham - Road Closure for Traffic Works (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has been advised that the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) is planning to carry

out upgrading work to the intersection of Railway Road and the Princes Highway, Sydenham,

which will involve the closure of Stewart Lane for a period of 3 months from 31st May 2019.

The works and road closure will be managed by the RMS under their authority.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The temporary road closure of Stewart Lane, Sydenham for a period of 3 months from 31st May 2019 be approved by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS); and

2. The Traffic Management Plan as presented within the report by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) for the temporary road closure of Stewart Lane, Sydenham be noted.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The temporary road closure of Stewart Lane, Sydenham for a period of 3 months from 31st May 2019 be approved by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS); and

2. The Traffic Management Plan as presented within the report by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) for the temporary road closure of Stewart Lane, Sydenham be noted.

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC0519 Item 23 Parking on Petersham Road, Marrickville

Complaint regarding vehicles being parked on both sides of Petersham Road between Marrickville Road and Marrickville High School reducing the travel lanes to one lane and causing traffic issues. Council Officers will investigate extending the ‘No Parking’ zone in Petersham Road to prevent parking on both sides of the road.

LTC0519 Item 24 Pedestrian crossings on Carrington Road, Tempe

Tempe High School P&C have made representations requesting Council investigate installing a pedestrian crossing on Carrington Road at the corner of Renwick Street and adjacent Mackey Park as students frequently cross Carrington Road to access Mackey Park. Council Officers to investigate.

LTC0519 Item 25 Pedestrian crossing signals at Richardson Crescent and Unwins Bridge Road, Tempe

A request was made to review the pedestrian crossing signal time at the intersection of Richardson Crescent and Unwins Bridge Road to allow pedestrians sufficient time to cross the road. Matter to be taken up with RMS.

LTC0519 Item 26 Parking on Croydon Road at Parramatta Road, Ashfield

Parked vehicles on the eastern side of Croydon Road between Parramatta Road and West Street are forcing buses to cross double lines in Croydon Road. Transit Systems has been liaising with Council Officers and community consultation will be undertaken soon on the issue.

LTC0519 Item 27 Heavy vehicles parked on Illawarra Road, Marrickville

Concern regarding heavy vehicles parked on the southern end of Illawarra Road obstructing traffic sightlines for motorists turning into the road from Wharf Street. To be investigated.

LTC0519 Item 28 Reducing speed limit in Sydenham Road, Marrickville

Council Officers provided an update regarding a request to reduce the speed limit in Sydenham Road from 60km/h to 50km/h. Based on advice received from RMS regarding the criteria to meet in reducing speed limits, Council will be making a formal submission to RMS.

LTC0519 Item 29 Fatality at intersection of Milton Street and Georges River Road, Ashfield

A recent pedestrian fatality at the signalised intersection of Milton Street and Georges River Road, Ashfield is currently being investigated by the Centre for Road Safety.

LTC0519 Item 30 Pedestrian crossing on City-West Link Road at Waratah Street, Haberfield

The representative for the Member for Balmain stated that groups of students cross at the new signalised pedestrian crossing on City-West Link Road at Waratah Street. The pedestrian refuge in the middle of the crossing appears to be too small to fit groups of students and could be dangerous.

LTC0519 Item 31 Accident Statistics in the Inner West

The representative for the Member for Newtown requested statistics on the number of cyclist injuries and fatalities in the Inner West area. The representative also stated that 40km/h speed zones are being implemented in many residential streets in the City of Sydney area. It was advised that Council has recently moved to investigate installing 40km/h speed zone in residential streets of Inner West.

LTC0519 Item 32 Bus Stop on Marion Street at Flood Street, Leichhardt

It was stated that when two buses are parked in the bus stop in front of Market Place at the corner of Marion Street and Flood Street, the pedestrian crossing is blocked and this pushes pedestrians into traffic.

Transit Systems stated that an extension of the bus stop could be investigated and a memo can be sent to bus drivers to be aware of the problem and not proceed into the bus zone until there is sufficient space to accommodate a bus.

LTC0519 Item 33 Proposed parking restrictions in Longport Street, Lewisham

Council Officers advised that the proposal was adopted by Council and letters notifying residents of the implementation of new parking restrictions will be distributed soon.

Meeting closed at 10.42am.