Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 8 October 2019

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held at Petersham Service Centre on 8 October 2019

Meeting commenced at 10.05am

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
LSC Marina Nestoriaros	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
Nazli Tzannes	Roads and Maritime Services

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
John Stephens	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (North)
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)
Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Andrew Zhou	Item 11 – Consultants
Anthony Leung	Item 11 – Consultants

APOLOGIES:

Cathy Edwards-Davis	IWC Director Infrastructure

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Monday, 2 September 2019 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

ADDENDUM:

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Monday, 2 September 2019 were adopted by Council later on 8 October 2019.

LTC1019 Item 1 Minor Traffic Facilities (All Wards/All Electorates/All PACS)

SUMMARY

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

includes ‘Disabled Parking’ and ‘Works Zone’ requests.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.50 Redmond Street, Leichhardt, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

2. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.21 Red Lion Street, Rozelle, be removed as the zone is no longer required, and the previous Ticket parking restrictions be reinstated;

3. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.8 Hugh Avenue, Dulwich Hill, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

4. A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.26 Robert Street, Marrickville;

5. A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.22 Bright Street, Marrickville;

6. A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.3/2 Ewenton Street, Balmain East;

7. A 6.0m 'Disabled Parking' zone be installed in front of No.11 Bruce Street, Stanmore;

8. A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No.6 Woodland Street, Marrickville, for 12 weeks; and

9. A 26m 'Works Zone 7:00am – 6:00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am-1.00pm Sat' be installed in Barwon Park Road at the rear of Nos.44-46 Princes Highway, St Peters for 12 weeks.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.50 Redmond Street, Leichhardt, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

2. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.21 Red Lion Street, Rozelle, be removed as the zone is no longer required, and the previous Ticket parking restrictions be reinstated;

3. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.8 Hugh Avenue, Dulwich Hill, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

4. A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.26 Robert Street, Marrickville;

5. A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.22 Bright Street, Marrickville;

6. A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.3/2 Ewenton Street, Balmain East;

7. A 6.0m 'Disabled Parking' zone be installed in front of No.11 Bruce Street, Stanmore;

8. A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No.6 Woodland Street, Marrickville, for 12 weeks; and

9. A 26m 'Works Zone 7:00am – 6:00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am-1.00pm Sat' be installed in Barwon Park Road at the rear of Nos.44-46 Princes Highway, St Peters for 12 weeks.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 2 Wells Street, Annandale - Christmas Street Party (Road Occupancy) (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application for approval of an annual Christmas street party in Wells

Street between Booth Street and Collins Street, Annandale to be held on Sunday, 1 December 2019 between 4:00pm and 7:00pm.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the temporary road closure of Wells Street, Annandale between Booth Street and Collins Street, to conduct an annual Christmas Street Party on Sunday, 1st December 2019, from 4:00pm - 7:00pm, be approved, subject to the conditions as set out as per the Street Party Application Form as well as the following additional conditions:

1. That an unencumbered passage minimum of 4.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through Wells Street, Annandale between Booth Street and Collins Street;

2. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed; and

3. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 14 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the temporary road closure of Wells Street, Annandale between Booth Street and Collins Street, to conduct an annual Christmas Street Party on Sunday, 1st December 2019, from 4:00pm - 7:00pm, be approved, subject to the conditions as set out as per the Street Party Application Form as well as the following additional conditions:

1. That an unencumbered passage minimum of 4.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through Wells Street, Annandale between Booth Street and Collins Street;

2. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed; and

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 3 Burrows Avenue, Sydenham – Temporary Full Road Closures - Sydney Metro Sydenham Station and Junction (SSJ) Works – Amendment to approved road closure dates (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Notice of amendments for the temporary full road closure of Burrows Avenue, between Hogan Avenue and Gleeson Avenue, Sydenham have been received from Sydney Metro Sydenham Station and Junction (SSJ) Group. Due to project work requirements additional closure dates have been proposed in addition to the previously approved full road closures. The street will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic, including emergency vehicles and local residents. It is recommended that the proposed additional temporary full road closures be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Burrows Avenue, between Hogan Avenue and Gleeson Avenue, Sydenham on Friday, 18th October to Monday, 21st October 2019 (approved contingency date Friday, 25th October to Monday, 28th October 2019) and between Monday, 9th December to Friday, 27th December 2019 (approved contingency date Friday, 13th to Monday, 16th December 2019) be approved, in order to carry out upgrading works at Sydenham Station subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. The application and TMP be submitted to RMS for its approval;

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

3. 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 road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee noted that the Member for Heffron, Ron Hoenig MP wishes to express, once again, his concerns about the decision to manage pedestrian movements during the Sydney Metro construction work around Sydenham Station with pedestrian refuges, rather than marked zebra pedestrian crossings.

See Item 21 for more detail on this discussion.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Burrows Avenue, between Hogan Avenue and Gleeson Avenue, Sydenham on Friday, 18th October to Monday, 21st October 2019 (approved contingency date Friday, 25th October to Monday, 28th October 2019) and between Monday, 9th December to Friday, 27th December 2019 (approved contingency date Friday, 13th to Monday, 16th December 2019) be approved, in order to carry out upgrading works at Sydenham Station subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. The application and TMP be submitted to RMS for its approval;

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 4 Evans Street and Roseberry Street, Balmain - Proposed Kerb Blister Islands and Garden Beds (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposed intersection treatment at Evans

Street and Roseberry Street, Balmain. The proposal includes installing kerb blister islands and garden beds and associated signposting and line marking at the intersection of Evans Street and Roseberry Street to prevent trucks from colliding with an existing balcony that extends over the public footpath on the corner of Evans Street and Roseberry Street, Balmain. Consultation was undertaken with the owners and occupiers of properties adjacent to the intersection regarding the proposal. A summary of the consultation results are presented in this report for consideration

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan for the kerb blister islands, garden beds and associated signposting and line marking at the intersection of Evans Street and Roseberry Street, Balmain (as per the attached plan No.10069_A) be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 5 Garnet Street, Dulwich Hill – Temporary Full Road Closure of Rail Overbridge south of Hampden Street/The Parade and north of Floss Street/Ewart Street - Sydney Metro (SSJ) early enabling works on T3 Line (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward / Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Sydney Metro (SSJ) for the temporary full road closure of the rail over bridge on Garnet Street, just south of Hampden Street/The Parade and north of Floss Street/Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill for a 25 day period scheduled for Friday, 27 December 2019 to Friday, 24 January 2020 (contingency period of 7 days to Friday, 31 January 2020) in order to carry out early enabling works on the Rail Overbridge. The road will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic, including emergency vehicles and local residents. It is recommended that the proposed temporary full road closures be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of the rail over bridge on Garnet Street, just south of Hampden Street/The Parade and north of Floss Street/Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill for a 25 day period scheduled for Friday, 27 December 2019 to Friday, 24 January 2020 (contingency period of 7 days to Friday, 31 January 2020) be approved, in order to carry out early enabling works on the rail over bridge subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. The application and TMP be submitted to RMS for its approval;

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

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

DISCUSSION

The representative for Transit Systems requested 5 weeks notice of the road works and advised that a temporary bus stop must be provided close to Hurlstone Park Station. Council Officers will raise these requests with Sydney Metro.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of the rail over bridge on Garnet Street, just south of Hampden Street/The Parade and north of Floss Street/Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill for a 25 day period scheduled for Friday, 27 December 2019 to Friday, 24 January 2020 (contingency period of 7 days to Friday, 31 January 2020) be approved, in order to carry out early enabling works on the rail over bridge subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. The application and TMP be submitted to RMS for its approval;

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 6 Queen Street at Arthur Street & Norton Street, Croydon - Proposed Traffic Calming at the intersections including Kerb Blisters (Design Plans 10095 & 10096) (Djarrawunang - Ashfield Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Design plans have been prepared for proposed speed cushions and splitter islands on Queen Street, Arthur Street and Norton Street, Ashfield. The proposed works received funding from the RMS Blackspot Program and the works will improve traffic conditions and road safety at these locations.

Consultation was undertaken with nearby owners and occupiers of properties in Queen Street, Arthur Street and Norton Street regarding the proposal. It is recommended that the proposed detailed design plan be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plans for the proposed intersection improvements along with associated signage and line marking at Queen Street and Arthur Street, Croydon (Design Plan No.10095) and Queen Street at Norton Street, Croydon (Design Plan No.10096) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 7 Heighway Avenue, Ashfield - Temporary Road Closure For Christmas Street Party (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council seeks the support of the committee for a temporary full road closure of Heighway

Avenue Ashfield, between Walter Street and Frederick Street, to conduct an annual Christmas Street party on Saturday, 7 December 2019.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the temporary full road closure of Heighway Avenue, Ashfield, between Walter Street and Frederick Street, to conduct an annual Christmas Street Party on Saturday 7th December 2019, from 5.00pm to 9.00pm be approved, subject to the conditions as detailed on the Street Party Application Form as well as the following additional conditions:

1. That an unencumbered passage (minimum 4.0m wide) be made available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Heighway Avenue, Ashfield;

2. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed; and

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the temporary full road closure of Heighway Avenue, Ashfield, between Walter Street and Frederick Street, to conduct an annual Christmas Street Party on Saturday 7th December 2019, from 5.00pm to 9.00pm be approved, subject to the conditions as detailed on the Street Party Application Form as well as the following additional conditions:

1. That an unencumbered passage (minimum 4.0m wide) be made available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Heighway Avenue, Ashfield;

2. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed; and

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 8 Dalhousie Street, (Ramsay Street - Waratah Street), Haberfield – Local Road Project (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

A review of the detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposed road reconstruction of Dalhousie Street from Ramsay Street to Waratah Street. The proposal includes resurfacing of road, reconstruction of footpath, kerb and gutter, kerb extensions and associated signposting and line marking. Consultation was undertaken with the owners and occupiers of properties adjacent to the proposal. A summary of the consultation results are presented in this report for consideration.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the detailed design plan for resurfacing of road, reconstruction of footpath, kerb and gutter, kerb extensions, and associated signposting and line marking in Dalhousie Street, Haberfield between the section of Ramsay Street to Waratah Street (as per attached plan No.10055) be approved.

DISCUSSION

The representative for Transit Systems requested that all bus stops be DDA compliant following works. In addition, Transit Systems requested that no additional trees be planted within the bus zones if it is between the footpath and kerb as it will be difficult for bus drivers to pull into the bus stop.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 9 Red Lion Street, Rozelle - Annual Road Occupancy (Street Party) (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

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.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT The temporary road closure of Red Lion Street, Rozelle, between Darling Street and Evans Street, to conduct an annual Christmas Street Party on Saturday, 14th December 2019, from 5:00pm – 12:00 midnight, be approved, subject to the conditions as set out as per the Street Party Application Form as well as the following additional conditions:

a. That an unencumbered passage minimum of 4.0m 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. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 2 weeks in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

a. That an unencumbered passage minimum of 4.0m 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;

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 10 George Street at Treadgold Street South, Leichhardt - Proposed 'Give-Way' control (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

The T-intersection of George Street and Treadgold Street South, Leichhardt does not currently have signposted intersection control. This report recommends installing ‘Give-Way’ control at the intersection.

Officer’s Recommendation

That ‘Give-Way’ control be signposted and line marked in George Street, Leichhardt immediately south of Treadgold Street South for northbound motorists.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That ‘Give-Way’ control be signposted and line marked in George Street, Leichhardt immediately south of Treadgold Street South for northbound motorists.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 11 Draft Croydon Parking Study (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

The Croydon Parking Study reviewed the location, supply, demand and distribution of both

short and long stay parking, residential, employee and commuter parking. The work consisted of examining existing conditions including parking data, community submissions, and examining on-street as well as private off-street parking. A community survey was also

undertaken to gauge the parking issues faced by different users. With consideration for future developments and access to public transport, including Burwood Council’s own parking strategy, a parking management strategy was then developed for the Croydon area.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The Committee endorse the Draft Croydon Parking Study including Stage 1 and 2 of the parking management strategy for community consultation; and

2. The draft report be placed on Public Exhibition, providing a minimum 28 days for submissions and the results be reported back to the Committee.

DISCUSSION

Public speakers: Anthony Leong and Andrew Zhou, GTA Consultants, attended at 10.09am

Mr Leong and Mr Zhou outlined the key findings and recommendations following their study into parking in Croydon. The speakers stated that, after discussions with Council, it was decided that Stage 1 and 2 of the parking management strategy is proposed to be implemented simultaneously before the completion of the Ashfield Aquatic Centre. It was proposed that a review of the scheme will be undertaken after implementation to assess the scheme’s effectiveness and the impacts to parking after the opening of the aquatic centre.

(Mr Leong and Mr Zhou left at 10.17am)

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The Committee endorse the Draft Croydon Parking Study including Stage 1 and 2 of the parking management strategy for community consultation; and

2. The draft report be placed on Public Exhibition, providing a minimum 28 days for submissions and the results be reported back to the Committee.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 12 Hawthorne Parade, Haberfield - Proposed '2 hour' Parking Zone (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received requests to implement time-restricted parking directly in front of the

Children’s playground in Richard Murden Reserve to restrict long stay parking by non-resident vehicles that utilise the light rail.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing fourteen indented (14) rear-to-kerb unrestricted parking bays on the eastern side of Hawthorne Parade between Turner Avenue and Barton Avenue, Haberfield be restricted as ‘2P 8am-10pm’.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 13 Hearn Street, Leichhardt - Proposed 'No Parking' restriction (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns from a resident of South Avenue, Leichhardt regarding an

ongoing problem with obstructed driveway access in the closed-end of Hearn Street due to

parked vehicles.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 28.6m ‘No Parking’ restriction be installed along the northern closed end of Hearn Street, Leichhardt, between the rear driveway of No.81 Catherine Street and driveway of No.33 Hearn Street.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 14 Smith Street, Marrickville - Proposed Extension of Permit Parking Area M19 (Midjuburi- Marrickville Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Following representations to Council, a proposal for an extension of the existing M19 permit

parking restrictions was distributed to residents of Smith Street for comment. Given the

feedback from residents, a revised proposal has been developed. The revised proposal

addresses concerns raised by residents whilst offering a balanced approach to providing

permit parking and unrestricted parking in the area.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT implementation of a 35m ‘2P 8.30am-6.30pm Monday to Friday Permit Holders Excepted Area M19’ parking restriction on Smith Street (southern side) between property No.2 and No.22 Smith Street, Marrickville be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 15 Victoria Road, Marrickville - Proposed 1P Restrictions (Midjuburi- Marrickville Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Following representations from a small business owner in Victoria Road, Marrickville; Council

is proposing to implement a 12 metre section of ‘1P 9am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday’

restrictions. The restrictions are proposed for the section of roadway directly outside 266 &

268 Victoria Road, Marrickville and in close proximity to a number of other small businesses in this section of Victoria Road. Small business owners have supported the proposal as a means to create parking turnover.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 12m ‘1P 9.00am – 3.30pm Monday to Friday’ parking restriction be installed outside Nos.266 & 268 Victoria Road, Marrickville (eastern side) in conjunction with the existing ‘No Parking 3.30pm – 7.00pm Monday to Friday’ restriction be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 16 Wooley Lane, Marrickville – Proposed 6 metre Extension to Existing ‘NO PARKING’ Restriction (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A resident of Church Street, Marrickville has raised concerns with vehicles parked in Wooley

Lane opposite their driveway/garage which has resulted in restricted vehicular access into and out of their off-street parking space. The resident has requested an extension of the full time ‘No Parking’ restrictions in the laneway to a position opposite to the resident's driveway.

Surrounding local residents have been notified of the proposal to extend the existing 12 metre length of ‘No Parking’ restriction in Wooley Lane, at the rear of property No.376 Illawarra Road (eastern side) by 6 metres south towards Church Street, Marrickville to improve vehicular access to resident's off-street parking. It is recommended that this proposal be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The installation of a 6 metre extension to the existing full-time ‘No Parking’ zone on the eastern side of Wooley Lane, southward of the existing restrictions to the driveway at the rear of property Nos.380-382 Illawarra Road, Marrickville be APPROVED, in order to provide unobstructed vehicular access to resident’s off-street car parking: and

2. The applicant, responders and Council’s Parking Officers be advised of Council's decision.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The installation of a 6 metre extension to the existing full-time ‘No Parking’ zone on the eastern side of Wooley Lane, southward of the existing restrictions to the driveway at the rear of property Nos.380-382 Illawarra Road, Marrickville be APPROVED, in order to provide unobstructed vehicular access to resident’s off-street car parking: and

2. The applicant, responders and Council’s Parking Officers be advised of Council's decision.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 17 Valley Street, Balmain - Proposed Marked Car Parking Bays (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received safety concerns from a resident regarding restricted vehicular access for emergency vehicles near the closed-end of Valley Street, Balmain due to vehicles parking

away from the kerb line and limiting the available travel lane width.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a linemarked parking bay (11.9m x 1.8m) be installed in front of Nos.10 and 12 Valley Street, Balmain, between the existing ‘No Parking’ restrictions.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a linemarked parking bay (11.9m x 1.8m) be installed in front of Nos.10 and 12 Valley Street, Balmain, between the existing ‘No Parking’ restrictions.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 18 Chester Street at Gehrig Lane, Annandale - Proposed 'No Stopping' zone extension (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request from a resident to extend the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone in

Chester Street, south of Gehrig Lane, Annandale to prevent vehicles from illegally parking

across the driveway of No.72 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Annandale.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing 6.8m ‘No Stopping’ zone be extended to 11.7m on the eastern side of Chester Street, north of Pyrmont Bridge Road, Annandale.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the existing 6.8m ‘No Stopping’ zone be extended to 11.7m on the eastern side of Chester Street, north of Pyrmont Bridge Road, Annandale.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 19 White Street, Lilyfield - Part Time 'No Parking' Restriction (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Concern has been raised regarding vehicle parking in a location where a driveway was

recently removed and new kerb and gutter was constructed. This has resulted in obstructed delivery access to the adjacent property. Council is proposing to introduce part time ‘No Parking’ restriction to alleviate the concern.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. An 8m ‘No Parking 7:30am–6:00pm Mon-Fri’ restriction be installed on the eastern side of White Street extending north from the southern boundary of No.1 and No.5 White Street, Lilyfield (in place of the driveway that was removed);

2. The existing part time ‘No Parking 8:30am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’ zone on the western side of White Street outside Nos.1-5 Moore Street be modified to a ‘No Parking 7:30am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’ restriction; and

3. A 12m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the eastern side of White Street, north of Moore Street.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

3. A 12m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the eastern side of White Street, north of Moore Street.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 20 Westbourne Lane, Stanmore – Request for ‘No Parking’ Restrictions (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Representations have been received from a local resident for the installation of ‘No Parking’

restrictions in Westbourne Lane, Stanmore as vehicular access is often blocked by parked

vehicles in the laneway and the resident cannot access their off-street parking facilities.

Residents in the mid-section of the laneway, between Cannon Lane and Charles Street, were notified that Council is proposing to install a 6 metre length of ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the north side of Westbourne Lane, between the garage and gate behind No.47 Westbourne Street, to improve access to off-street parking for an adjacent resident. It is recommended that the proposal be approved and a minimum period of time being six months following installation elapse prior to the consideration of any future extension of the proposed zone.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The installation of a 6 metre long full-time ‘No Parking’ restriction on the northern side of Westbourne Lane, between Cannon Lane and Charles Street, Stanmore (between the garage and gate behind No.47 Westbourne Street opposite the rear of No.156 Albany Road) be APPROVED, in order to provide unobstructed vehicular access to the off-street car parking spaces;

2. Any future extension(s) to the proposed restrictions not be investigated until at least a minimum of 6 months from the date of installation of the proposed 'No Parking' restriction; and

3. The applicant, responders and Council’s Parking Officers be advised of Council's decision.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The installation of a 6 metre long full-time ‘No Parking’ restriction on the northern side of Westbourne Lane, between Cannon Lane and Charles Street, Stanmore (between the garage and gate behind No.47 Westbourne Street opposite the rear of No.156 Albany Road) be APPROVED, in order to provide unobstructed vehicular access to the off-street car parking spaces;

2. Any future extension(s) to the proposed restrictions not be investigated until at least a minimum of 6 months from the date of installation of the proposed 'No Parking' restriction; and

3. The applicant, responders and Council’s Parking Officers be advised of Council's decision.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 21 Burrows Avenue and Hogan Avenue, Sydenham – Sydney Metro SSJ Works – Temporary traffic control arrangements – Pedestrian safety issues (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Pedestrian safety concerns have been raised in relation to the temporary traffic control

arrangements, by Sydney Metro SSJ’s Group Sydenham Station construction works, on

Burrows Avenue and Hogan Avenue, Sydenham at Council’s Local Traffic Committee meeting on 3 June 2019 and at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 27 August 2019. This report addresses the issues raised.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT this report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION

The Committee noted that the Member for Heffron, Ron Hoenig MP acknowledges that his requests for temporary marked zebra pedestrian crossings were rejected because vehicle and pedestrian numbers did not meet RMS warrants, but were close to meeting the warrants. It is Mr Hoenig’s view that the nature of the heavy construction work, the new pedestrian overpass and the possible increase in pedestrian movements during the construction period support the need for temporary zebra crossings on Burrows Avenue and Hogan Avenue. He also noted that a permanent crossing on Burrows Avenue is proposed on completion of the Sydney Metro station construction.

The RMS representative stated that RMS will obtain a full report from Sydney Metro to confirm whether a temporary marked pedestrian crossing would be warranted. The RMS representative advised that pedestrian refuges can be safer than marked crossings as pedestrians have a perception that they have right of way at a marked crossing and as a result, do not check traffic before crossing. Accidents are more frequent at marked pedestrian crossings than at pedestrian refuges for this reason.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. this report be received and noted.

2. The RMS representative be requested to report back to the Committee on the outcome of her review on whether a temporary marked pedestrian crossing would be warranted in Burrows Avenue, Sydenham.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 22 Review into Simplification of Parking Signs (All Wards / All Electorates / All LACs)

SUMMARY

Council has requested a report to review how Council can simplify parking signs throughout

the municipality and be brought to the Traffic Committee for its consideration. This report reviews two examples of complex signs and identifies the opportunities and constraints in simplifying those signs in line with RMS requirements. To effectively simplify signage through the municipality, a decision must be made to reduce the types of parking zones in affect along any one section of kerb space. However, this would come at the cost of providing flexibility of parking spaces within the Inner West LGA.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT this report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT this report be received and noted.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1019 Item 23 Long Walk Home - Special Event (Baludarri-Balmain Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

The Wayside Chapel has partnered with IAG to host a mass participation walking event, Long Walk Home, to be held on Friday, 29 November 2019 at various locations in Sydney, starting from Parramatta Park, Parramatta passing through Victoria Road, Rozelle and concluding at Fitzroy Garden, Kings Cross. The event is in its second year of operation and the applicant seeks approval for 2019.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the Wayside Chapel Long Walk Home event to be held from 5:00pm Friday, 29 November 2019 be supported, subject to a current Public Liability Insurance Policy which includes Inner West Council being an interested party and submitted by the event organiser prior to the event.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC1019 Item 24 Request to make unnamed laneway in Leichhardt resident access only

The Police representative advised that residents raised concerns with construction noise and heavy vehicle activity from the redevelopment of the aged care facility (Harold Hawkins) at the laneway parallel to Norton Street between Marion Street and Allen Street. The concerned residents requested that the laneway permanently be accessible only to residents. Transit Systems advised that the ‘Works Zone’ for the aged care facility can be relocated to Norton Street as the bus stop on Norton Street can be temporarily decommissioned for the ‘Works Zone’. It was noted that an application to relocate the ‘Works Zone’ has not been submitted to Council yet.

LTC1019 Item 25 Signalised crossing at corner of Pyrmont Bridge Road and Parramatta Road, Camperdown

A resident has raised concerns regarding the signalised pedestrian crossing at the corner of Pyrmont Bridge Road and Parramatta Road, Camperdown. The resident reported that near misses at the crossing have occurred due to motorists either ignoring or not seeing the left turn holding signal from Parramatta Road and turning into Pyrmont Bridge Road when pedestrians are crossing. Council has forwarded the resident’s concerns to Police and RMS for enforcement action and investigation into the signal phasing at the intersection.

LTC1019 Item 26 Proposed changes to parking in Jubilee Place, Balmain

Clr Macri raised concerns residents are having with Police proposing to implement a ‘No Parking’ zone on the southern side of Jubilee Place, Balmain and converting some parking spaces into Police parking. The Committee was advised that Jubilee Place is Crown Land managed by Police and that Police need more road space to manoeuvre their vehicles and wide tow boats to the Marine Area Command facility. Council is currently undertaking community consultation and a report will be presented to the Committee to approve signage.

LTC1019 Item 27 Trailers parked on Darley Road, Leichhardt

The representative for the Member for Balmain advised that a number of trailers, including some burnt out trailers, are still parked on Darley Road, Leichhardt following the implementation of parking restrictions in the street. Council Officers advised that Council Rangers have made numerous attempts to contact the owners of the trailers and continue to do so. Council Rangers will be notified of the burnt out trailers.

LTC1019 Item 28 Committee thanks Ryan Horne

The Committee thanked Ryan Horne, former RMS representative to Inner West Council, for his assistance to Council and the Committee over the years and wished him well in his new position with Transport for NSW.

Meeting closed at 11.03am.