Council Meeting

26 November 2019

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 12 November 2019

Meeting commenced at 6.32 pm

Present:
Darcy Byrne Vittoria Raciti Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury Lucille McKenna OAM Tom Kiat Pauline Lockie Victor Macri Julie Passas Rochelle Porteous John Stamolis Louise Steer Anna York Michael Deegan Elizabeth Richardson	Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor (6.36pm) Councillor Councillor Councillor Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer, Director Development and Recreation
Cathy Edwards-Davis Erla Ronan	Director Infrastructure Director City Living
Ian Naylor	Manager Civic Governance
Katherine Paixao	Governance Coordinator

APOLOGIES:

Motion: (McKenna OAM/York)

THAT apologies from Councillors Hesse and Iskandar be accepted.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Stamolis)

THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 22 October 2019 and Extraordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 29 October 2019 be confirmed.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Porteous entered the Meeting at 6:36 pm.

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Clr Raciti declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 14 Notice of Motion: APIA Lease as her husband is an ex-president and a director of the club, her son is a volunteer and grandson plays for Apia and will exit the chamber during discussion and voting.

Motion: (Byrne/Macri)

THAT Council note the disclosure of interest.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

PUBLIC FORUM

The registered speakers were asked to address the meeting. The list of speakers is available on the last page of these minutes.

Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 7:18 pm.

Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 7:28 pm.

Suspension of Standing Orders

Motion: (Porteous/Steer)

THAT following consideration of Item 1, Council bring forward Items 3, 5, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21 which had registered speakers.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis and Steer

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas and York

C1119(1) Item 1 Notice of Motion: Condolence Motion: Paul Whelan

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Byrne)

THAT the Mayor write a letter of condolence to Colleen Whelan and her family acknowledging Paul Whelan’s extensive contribution to the Inner West Council area and expressing sadness at his passing.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C1119(1) Item 3 Amendment No.8 Ashfield Local Environmental Plan 2013

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Drury)

THAT:

1. Council support Amendment No.8 to Ashfield Local Environmental Plan, for the reasons outlined in the report and the attachments;

2. Council liaise with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and Parliamentary Counsel’s Office to draft and finalise the Local Environmental Plan Amendment;

3. Following the completion of (2) above request Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to notify the Plan;

4 Council delegate the making of the Local Environmental Plan amendments as indicated in this report to the Group Manager Strategic Planning or the equivalent position.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C1119(1) Item 5 Australia Day Citizenship

Motion: (Byrne/York)

THAT Council:

1. Approve the conducting of the mandated Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony in the Marrickville Library on 26 January 2020;

2. Transfer the citizen of the year awards ceremony to another date (to be determined by officers) and hold the ceremony at Ashfield;

3. Transfer the festival in Enmore Park to another date in summer to be held as a children’s and families festival;

4. Promote attendance of local people at the Yabun Festival on January 26th as a positive way to mark the day;

5. Conduct the 26 January citizenship ceremony in such a way to respect the importance of the day for First Nations peoples;

6. Thank Reconciliation NSW for their letter of support; and

7. Write to the LGNSW and ALGA to request that these two bodies address issues in respect to Australia Day at a policy level. This should include involvement of peak aboriginal bodies in any policy development undertaken by LGNSW and ALGA.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Crs Macri, Passas and Raciti

Amendment (Kiat/Porteous)

THAT Council cease referring to January 26 as ‘Australia Day’ in its communications unless otherwise required by legislation.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous and Steer

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and York

C1119(1) Item 9 Notice of Motion: Balmain Square: Possibility for Expansion

Motion: (Stamolis/Passas)

THAT Council to enter into discussions with Telstra about whether there is any opportunity to expedite the planning and implementation of expansion of the Balmain Square (i.e. demolish more of the Telstra building).

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 8:17 pm.

C1119(1) Item 13 Notice of Motion: User Policy for Shared Sporting Facilities

Motion: (Macri/Byrne)

THAT Council develop a user policy for the many shared sporting facilities that it has created. The prime example is the basketball/tennis facilities. There are a number of them around the LGA. If these policies are already in place then the motion will be for them to be signposted at all these facilities.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Passas

Amendment (Stamolis)

THAT the words ‘shared resource’ be written on the signage.

This amendment lapsed for want of seconder.

Councillor Raciti left the Meeting at 8:21 pm as she declared a significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 14 as her husband is an ex-president and a director of the club, her son is a volunteer and grandson plays for Apia and will exit the chamber during discussion and voting.

Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 8:26 pm.

Councillor McKenna OAM left the Meeting at 8:35 pm.

Councillor McKenna OAM returned to the Meeting at 8:37 pm.

C1119(1) Item 14 Notice of Motion: APIA Lease

Motion: (Byrne/Drury)

THAT Council:

1. Continue to negotiate with APIA Tigers Leichhardt Football Club with the intention to enter into a new lease that will enable APIA to continue using Lambert Park as their home ground into the future. That any new lease will need to be conditional on remedying the concerns as outlined in the comments of the Chief Operating Officer attached to this motion;

2. Work with APIA to actively pursue grant opportunities to help fund restoration work at Lambert Park; and

3. Officers report to Councillors at an Ordinary Council meeting regarding the current state of lease negotiations with APIA.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Raciti

C1119(1) Item 15 Notice of Motion: Brokering Solar Installation for Local Residents

Motion: (York/Byrne)

THAT Council:

1. Support, in principle, the solar installation partnership between Inner West Community Energy, Camperdown Commons and Acre restaurant and provide active advice and assistance regarding the development assessment process for the project;

2. Note that this pilot project provides a model through which the community, Council, not for profit entities and business can collaborate to deliver new solar installations and create new renewable energy capacity in our local community;

3. Note the request for assistance from Leichhardt Bowling Club to have solar pv installed to assist with the financial viability and environmental sustainability of that Club and convene a meeting with the Club, Inner West Community Energy and other relevant parties to assist with initiating the project;

4. Congratulate Leichhardt Market Town on the recent launch of a large scale solar installation on the roof of the shopping centre and note the potential for this project to be replicated at shopping centres across the Inner West.;

5. Receive an update report, to be tabled at an Ordinary Council meeting, on the progress of efforts to establish a formal role for Council as a broker of renewable energy projects on public and private properties including, residential, industrial, commercial properties; and

6. Receive a plain English language report, to be tabled at an ordinary Council meeting, on how the development assessment process for installation of solar on individual homes can be made simpler and cheaper. This should include any identification of necessary amendments to state legislation as well Council's planning controls.

7. Receive information and advice from the CEO together with the forthcoming report on Council's draft Climate and Renewables Strategy addressing the following:

a) The NSW Government’s Empowering Homes program due to commence this Summer, with the stated goal of offering 300,000 homes with zero interest loans for solar and battery storage over 10 years to the value of $3.2 billion in renewables investment; and

b) Options for how Council can offer to partner with the NSW Government to facilitate an accelerated and targeted roll-out of this program within the Inner West LGA, particularly for pensioners and low-income households, including an appropriate source of funds to establish a ‘revolving fund’ to support this, with a view to enabling the CEO to commence discussions with the relevant Minister/departmental head on this issue.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Cr Passas

Absent: Cr Raciti

Amendment (Stamolis/Macri)

THAT Council review all data sources to determine why the IWC has such a low solar uptake when compared to all other councils across the nation.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Macri, Passas and Stamolis

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Steer and York

Absent: Cr Raciti

Councillors Passas and Porteous left the Meeting at 8:58 pm.

ADJOURNMENT

8.58pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

9.07pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

Councillor Raciti returned to the Meeting at 9:07 pm.

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: (Byrne/Macri)

THAT Council enter into Confidential session.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis and York

Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Kiat, Lockie and Steer

Absent: Crs Passas and Porteous

Foreshadowed Motion: (Kiat)

THAT Council deal with Item 16 prior to going into Confidential Session.

This Foreshadowed motion lapsed.

Councillor Passas and Porteous returned to the Meeting at 9:09 pm.

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:

C0919(2) Item 24 Compulsory Acquisition Ashfield, Part 321 Parramatta Road Ashfield Depot (Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; AND commercial information of a confidential nature (Section 10A(2)(d)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council; AND commercial information of a confidential nature (Section 10A(2)(d)(iii) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed reveal a trade secret.

C0919(2) Item 25 Commonwealth Funding of Client Services (Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

Reports with Confidential Information

C1119(1) Item 24 Compulsory Acquisition Ashfield, Part 321 Parramatta Road Ashfield Depot

Motion: (Drury/McKenna OAM)

THAT:

1. The Resolution of Council dated 21 August 2018 Item 26 - C0818(2) be altered to read “4. The negotiated terms be no less than $447,925 net and that the clean-up costs be borne 100% by the RMS.”; and

2. Council delegate authority to the CEO to finalise the terms of an agreement to compensation by way of Deed of Release and Indemnity for Lot 13 Deposited Plan 1250227 known as No. 321 Parramatta Road Haberfield with a claim for compensation in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (the Act) for a net sum of not less than $407,663.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C1119(1) Item 25 Commonwealth Funding of Client Services

Motion: (McKenna OAM/ Byrne)

THAT Council adopt the recommendation contained within the confidential report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Passas requested that the meeting consider an Urgency Motion with regards to the opening of Councillor mail.

Urgency motion: (Passas)

THAT the CEO provide a report on the opening of Councillor mail.

The mayor declared this matter not urgent.

Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 9:19 pm.

Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 9:37 pm.

Motion: (Byrne/Kiat)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Cr Passas

C1119(1) Item 16 Notice of Motion: Climate Emergency - Council Contracts

Motion: (Kiat/Steer)

THAT:

Council receives a report from Officers before the end of 2019 detailing:

a) companies that are both on The Adani List and currently have contracts with the Council;

b) or have had contracts with Council during 2019; and

c) With respect to contracts identified in 1(a), information regarding the date (or following the completion of what work) the contract will reach termination or Council will otherwise have a contractual option to terminate.

With regard to the awarding of future Council contracts, resolves to, where other factors are equal, give preference to contractors that are not on The Adani List. Tenderers for Council contracts should be notified of this and tender reports to Council should note whether any proposed contractor is on The Adani List;

Council writes to the Board of GHD and any other companies found to be both contractors to the Council during 2019 and on The Adani List to:

a) request that they cease any involvement with Adani’s Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Project; and

b) advise them that in awarding future contracts Council will give preference to contractors whose policies and practices align with Council’s commitment to facing the climate emergency - and specifically, to contractors that are not on The Adani List.

Council notes that the Inner West Council has effectively applied a ‘first principles’ approach to its investment portfolio to great success, and has successfully 100% divested from fossil fuel investments;

Council notes that the Inner West Council’s Sustainable Procurement Policy is due to be considered by Council by the end of 2019;

Council requests that Council's Sustainable Procurement Policy include principles to incentivise and recognise potential suppliers’:

· mitigation of direct carbon emissions

· environmental management and sustainability practices

· minimisation of downstream carbon emissions or footprint

Council requests that the report to Council on the Sustainable Procurement Policy include advice to Councillors on how these principles can be implemented in the procurement of our major suppliers, including how they may be considered in the awarding of major tenders.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Kiat, Lockie, Passas, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti and York

Foreshadowed Motion: (York)

THAT Council:

Notes that the Inner West Council has effectively applied a ‘first principles’ approach to its investment portfolio to great success, and has successfully 100% divested from fossil fuel investments;

Notes that the Inner West Council’s Sustainable Procurement Policy is due to be considered by Council by the end of 2019;

Requests that Council's Sustainable Procurement Policy include principles to incentivise and recognise potential suppliers’:

· mitigation of direct carbon emissions

· environmental management and sustainability practices

· minimisation of downstream carbon emissions or footprint

Requests that the report to Council on the Sustainable Procurement Policy include advice to Councillors on how these principles can be implemented in the procurement of our major suppliers, including how they may be considered in the awarding of major tenders.

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.

ADJOURNMENT

9.43pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

9.50pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

Councillor Kiat left the Meeting at 10:00 pm.

ADJOURNMENT

10.00pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

10.05pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

C1119(1) Item 18 Notice of Motion: Emergency Situation

Motion: (Passas/Raciti)

THAT Councillors be advised of action required in such circumstances and contact details for afterhours reporting.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Crs Drury and McKenna OAM

Absent: Cr Kiat

Councillor Kiat returned to the Meeting at 10:10 pm.

C1119(1) Item 21 Notice of Motion: Supporting the Newtown Breakaways AFL Club

Motion: (York/Byrne)

THAT Council:

Notes that IWC’s 2018 Recreation Needs Study identified the need to prioritise actions that will meet the demand in the community for a significant increase in the participation of women and girls in sport;

Notes the unique commitment of the Newtown Breakaways to diversity, community and supporting women in sport - as a foundation independent women’s club with strong community connections and support, and a focus on encouraging women of all experience and abilities to play AFL;

Notes with disappointment the decision by NSW/ACT AFL to decline the Breakaways application to retain their status as a Premier Women’s Division Club in 2020 and beyond;

Continues to work with the club and NSW/ACT AFL to support the Breakaways to return to the Premier Division as soon as possible, noting the NSW/ACT AFL’s commitment to support the Breakaways’ Preseason Carnival, club development, recruitment of club coach/es, and infrastructure improvements in 2020;

Receives a report back to Council on options for funding urgent improvements to facilities at Mahoney Oval; and

As a gesture of support for the club and in recognition of their significant community contribution to the Inner West, and Inner West Women's AFL in particular, commits in principle to hosting the Newtown Breakaways at Henson Park in 2020 and urgently investigates options to support this, regardless of the club's Division status; and

Write to NSW AFL about their booking of Henson Park and any other grounds in the Inner West and what competitions NSW AFL plan to schedule at Henson Park in 2020 allocating competition matches to the Breakaway.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Cr Passas

Resumption of Standing Orders

Motion: (Byrne/Passas)

THAT Council resume Standing Orders.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C1119(1) Item 2 Park Plans of Management

Motion: (Drury/Porteous)

THAT:

Council note the process to prepare park Plans of Management and the strategic importance of these planning instruments;

Council note the key concerns associated with external delays at Government level which may have significant impacts on the capital delivery programme for recreation and sporting improvements at Tempe Reserve and Leichhardt Park; and

The Mayor seek an urgent meeting with the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces in order to request that the Crown Reserve Land categorisations be expedited so that Council’s Plans of Management can be approved and the essential and funded community sporting facility infrastructure can be constructed.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C1119(1) Item 4 2020 Council Meeting Schedule

Motion: (Lockie/Stamolis)

THAT Council:

1. Adopt the 2020 Council Meeting Schedule as detailed in this report; and

2. Publish the Schedule on Council’s website, at Service Centres and in the Inner West Courier.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C1119(1) Item 6 Notice of Motion: Petersham Oval Grandstand re-naming

Motion: (Macri/Byrne)

THAT Council defer this matter to the next Ordinary Council meeting.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Raciti retired from the Meeting at 10:25 pm.

C1119(1) Item 7 Notice of Motion: Councillors permitted to hire meeting rooms in all ward areas

Motion: (Porteous/Steer)

That Council:

Affirms that it is the intention of Council, in allowing Councillors to “book meeting rooms for official business in a specific Council building” (as outlined in the IWC Councillors’ Expenses and Facilities Policy; Part C; Clause 9.2), that Councillors be able to book the meeting room which best meets the needs of the local residents in terms of convenience, accessibility and numbers likely to attend wherever it is located across the LGA of the Inner West Council; and
Notes the on-going underspend of funds as currently allocated in the Councillors' Expenses and Facilities Policy and that therefore an amendment is made to the funding allocation in the Councillors' Expenses and Facilities Policy to allow a partial reallocation of a small amount of funds where there is a consistent underspend to an new category being hire of Council meeting rooms by Councillors (minimum $10,000 allocation) to enable Councillors to undertake their role as Councillors and meet with residents in the appropriately sized room in their own ward area.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Crs Macri and Passas

Absent: Cr Raciti

Councillor Passas retired from the Meeting at 10:32 pm.

ADJOURNMENT

10.32pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

10.35pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

C1119(1) Item 8 Notice of Motion: Councillor Access to Media

Motion: (Stamolis/Passas)

THAT Councillors Expenses and Facilities Policy be amended to provide access to the Sydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph and the Inner West Courier either by hardcopy or media website; as per the choice of the Councillor.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer

Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, McKenna OAM and York

Absent: Cr Passas and Raciti

C1119(1) Item 10 Notice of Motion: A sensible separated cycleway on Railway Parade at Sydenham Station

Motion: (Drury/McKenna OAM)

THAT Council seeks the Minister for Transport for NSW immediately step in and require parts of his portfolio to co-operate to get a sensible separated cycleway on Railway Parade at Sydenham Station.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Crs Passas and Raciti

C1119(1) Item 11 Notice of Motion: Inner West Council calls on NSW Government to get serious about a City West Cycle Link

Motion: (Drury/Stamolis)

THAT Council recommits to the City West Cycle link proposal and calls on the NSW Minister for Transport to conduct a feasibility study.The feasibility study should consider all options including an on ground route from Hawthorne Canal to the west end of the Sydney Light Rail facility.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Passas and Raciti

C1119(1) Item 12 Notice of Motion: Westconnex: Tree Canopy and Noise, Vibration and Air Quality Reporting

Motion: (Da Cruz/Steer)

THAT Council call on the Minister for Planning, Environment and Industry to urgently:

a) replace the Inner West tree canopy removed for the construction of Westconnex; and

b) provide noise, vibration and air quality data and monitoring reports to the Inner West Council for publication on our website.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Cr Macri

Absent: Crs Passas and Raciti

C1119(1) Item 17 Notice of Motion: Urgent Safety Motion

This motion lapsed for want of mover

C1119(1) Item 19 Notice of Motion: Code of Conduct

This motion lapsed for want of mover

C1119(1) Item 20 Notice of Motion: Legal Expenses

This motion lapsed for want of mover.

C1119(1) Item 22 Notice of Motion: Supporting Street Parties in the Inner West

Motion: (York/McKenna OAM)

THAT Council:

Notes the benefits of making it easier for neighbours to come together in their streets, front yards or laneways for street parties, which include:

a) building communities, fostering cooperation, understanding and respect between neighbours;

b) revitalising streets and laneways by fostering pride in the area, which may reduce instances of graffiti and dumping; and

c) making streets and laneways safer places for all residents.

Further notes the work of residents in the community who have been hosting annual get-togethers in their street for many years, and acknowledges the significant contribution these residents make to the Inner West;

Notes that following the Notice of Motion unanimously supported by Councillors at the 25 June 2019 meeting directing Council to draft a new street parties guideline and supporting timeplates, Council has updated its policy and templates on the IWC website which now include:

a) An updated, consistent Street Parties guideline covering the entire LGA;

b) A nominated point of contact within Council to advise on road closures;

c) A nominated point of contact at Summer Hill depot to organise access signs and barricades to implement road closures (where available); and

d) Advice regarding access for street party organisers to Council’s public liability insurance.

Directs that a simple checklist template also be included on the Council webpage to further support residents’ planning small-scale neighbourhood street party events. The simple checklist is to include a brief one-line description of the key tasks required by street party organisers, along with a suggested timeline to guide ease of planning, for example:

a) Approach neighbours and discuss street party idea xx weeks ahead of event

b) Lodge Street Party Application with Council xx weeks ahead of event

c) Discuss street party plans with Council officers, xx weeks ahead of event

including any planned street closure, insurance, etc

5. Shares this information in regular communication channels including Mayor’s update in local papers to support ease of planning for summer 2019/20 street parties in the Inner West.

Motion Carried

For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Crs Passas and Raciti

Meeting closed at 10.55pm.

Public Speakers:

Item #	Speaker	Suburb
Item 3:	Roberto Rocca	Ashfield
Item 5:	Nicholas Fieldsend	St Peters
Item 9:	Fergus Fricke	Birchgrove
Item 13:	Danny Lowe	Ashfield
Item 14:	Franco Parisi Carla Canini	Chiswick Abbotsford
Item 15:	Gavin Gilchrist Sebastian Compton	Annandale Lilyfield
Item 16:	Dominic Case Gillian Reffell Tom Cannane	Balmain East Summer Hill Leichhardt
Item 18:	Rene Holmes	Ashfield
Item 21:	Lisa Roper Ingrid McLanders Anthony Brooke	Coogee Petersham AFL NSW/ACT

Council Meeting

26 November 2019

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held at Petersham Service Centre on 4 November 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 Victor Macri	Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Zack Solomon	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Cathy Peters	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Nazli Tzannes	Roads and Maritime Services

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Rabih Bekdache	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)
Stephen Joannidis	IWC’s Urban Amenity Improvement Delivery Manager
Pierre Ayoub	IWC’s Acting Design Services Coordinator
Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Michael Lee	Item 12 - Consultant
François Larue	Item 14 - Transport for NSW
Rania Zahab	Item 14 - Transport for NSW
Rob Tarabay	Item 14 - Transport for NSW

APOLOGIES:

Chris Woods	Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron
LSC Marina Nestoriaros	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
Sgt John Micallef	NSW Police – Burwood & Campsie Police Area Command
SC Sam Tohme	NSW Police – Burwood & Campsie Police Area Command
Cathy Edwards-Davis	IWC Director Infrastructure

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 8 October 2019 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held on 8 October 2019 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 22 October 2019.

LTC1119 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.33 Annesley Street, Leichhardt, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

2. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.15 Cook Street, Rozelle, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

3. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.228 Trafalgar Street, Annandale, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

4. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.117 Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

5. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.85 Trafalgar Street, Annandale, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

6. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.41 Springside Street, Rozelle, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

7. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.32 Pigott Street, Dulwich Hill, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

8. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.280 Sydenham Road, Marrickville, subject to RMS approval;

9. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the northern side of Silver Street, east of Florence Street followed by a 6m 'Disabled Parking Zone’ in front of No.63 Silver Street, St Peters; and

10. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the southern side of Lord Street, west of Hawthorne Parade followed by a 6m 'Disabled Parking Zone’ on the side boundary of No.78 Hawthorne Parade, Haberfield.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.33 Annesley Street, Leichhardt, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

2. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.15 Cook Street, Rozelle, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

3. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.228 Trafalgar Street, Annandale, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

4. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.117 Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

5. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.85 Trafalgar Street, Annandale, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

6. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.41 Springside Street, Rozelle, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

7. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.32 Pigott Street, Dulwich Hill, be removed as the zone is no longer required;

8. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.280 Sydenham Road, Marrickville, subject to RMS approval;

10. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the southern side of Lord Street, west of Hawthorne Parade followed by a 6m 'Disabled Parking Zone’ on the side boundary of No.78 Hawthorne Parade, Haberfield.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 2 Terrace Road / Ness Avenue, Dulwich Hill – Temporary full road closures of rail underpass just north of the roundabout at Ewart Street (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Sydney Metro (SSJ) for the temporary full road closures of the rail underpass on Terrace Road / Ness Avenue just north of the roundabout at Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill for a 24 hour period on Sunday 22 December 2019 (contingency

day Monday 23 December 2019) and for two 48 hour periods on Saturday 4 January to Sunday 5 January 2020 (contingency day Monday 6 January 2020) and Saturday 7 March to

Sunday 8 March 2020 (contingency day Monday 9 March 2020) in order to carry out further

early enabling works on the Rail bridge. 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 underpass on Terrace Road / Ness Avenue just north of the roundabout at Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill for a 24 hour period on Sunday, 22 December 2019 (contingency day Monday, 23 December 2020) and for two 48 hour periods on Saturday, 4 January to Sunday, 5 January 2020 (contingency day Monday, 6 January 2020) and Saturday, 7 March to Sunday, 8 March 2020 (contingency day Monday, 9 March 2020) be approved, in order to carry out early enabling works on the rail bridge subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

a) A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

b) 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

c) 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

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of the rail underpass on Terrace Road / Ness Avenue just north of the roundabout at Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill for a 24 hour period on Sunday, 22 December 2019 (contingency day Monday, 23 December 2020) and for two 48 hour periods on Saturday, 4 January to Sunday, 5 January 2020 (contingency day Monday, 6 January 2020) and Saturday, 7 March to Sunday, 8 March 2020 (contingency day Monday, 9 March 2020) be approved, in order to carry out early enabling works on the rail bridge subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

a) A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 3 Queen Street at Hanks Street & Queen Street at Griffiths Street, Ashfield - Proposed Improved Traffic Calming at the intersections including Speed cushions (Design Plans 10082_A & 10102) (Djarrawunang - Ashfield Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Design plans have been prepared for proposed traffic calming and speed cushions along Queen Street at Hanks Street and Griffiths Street, Ashfield. The proposed works received funding from the RMS Blackspot Program and the works will improve pedestrian and motorists' safety and addresses residents' concerns about speeding, driver behaviour and pedestrian safety at these locations. Consultation was undertaken with nearby owners and occupiers of properties in Queen Street, Hanks Street and Griffiths Street regarding the proposals. A revised plan was prepared for the roundabout at Queen Street/Hank Street after considering feedback from residents. It is recommended that the proposed detailed design plans 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 Hanks Street, Ashfield (Design Plan No.10082_A) and Queen Street at Griffiths Street, Ashfield (Design Plan No.10102) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative requested for bike symbols to be installed on Queen Street at the intersection of Griffith Street as Queen Street is a major cycle route. Council Officers stated the bike symbols will be incorporated in the detailed design.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plans for the proposed intersection improvements along with associated signage and line marking at Queen Street and Hanks Street, Ashfield (Design Plan No.10082_A) and Queen Street at Griffiths Street, Ashfield (Design Plan No.10102), including bike logos in Queen Street be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 4 St Davids Road/Kingston Street and Ramsay Street, Haberfield - Proposed Speed Cushions (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

A detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposed intersection treatment at St Davids Road/Kingston Street and Ramsay Street, Haberfield. As part of the Traffic Capital Works Program, Council has prepared a design plan indicating speed cushions and a kerb blister for the roundabout at Ramsay Street and St Davids Road/Kingston Street, Haberfield. The intention of the proposal is to slow traffic and improve road safety for pedestrians and motorists at the intersection.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10107) for the installation of speed cushions, a kerb blister, and associated signs and line markings for the roundabout at Ramsay Street and St Davids Road/Kingston Street, Haberfield be approved.

DISCUSSION

Whilst acknowledging that the proposed treatment will be funded by the Black Spot program, the RMS representative asked that the 85^th percentile speed data be included in reports of this type as it will demonstrate the need for the treatment.

The Transit Systems representative raised concerns with how the proposed footpath widening and kerb blisters will affect bus diversion routes. The representative stated that swept path analysis needs to be undertaken to check that buses have sufficient space to turn into Kingston Street from Ramsay Street and return trip left turn from Kingston Street into Ramsay Street.

Due to the concerns raised by the Transit Systems representative, the Committee agreed to defer the Item for further investigation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the matter be deferred pending further investigation by Council Officers in liaison with Transit Systems to ensure that the proposed treatment does not impact bus diversion routes.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 5 Short Street, Birchgrove - Christmas Street Party (Road Occupancy) (Baludarri-Balmain/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

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

Street between Curtis Road and Spring Street, Birchgrove to be held on Saturday, 14

December 2019 between 6:30pm and 11:30pm.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the temporary road closure of Short Street, Birchgrove between Curtis Road and Spring Street, to conduct an annual Christmas Street Party on Saturday, 14 December 2019, from 6:30pm - 11:30pm, 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 Short Street, Birchgrove between Curtis Road and Spring Street;

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

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 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 Short Street, Birchgrove between Curtis Road and Spring Street, to conduct an annual Christmas Street Party on Saturday, 14 December 2019, from 6:30pm - 11:30pm, 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 Short Street, Birchgrove between Curtis Road and Spring Street;

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 6 Marrickville Lane at Silver Street, Marrickville - Proposed upgrading of Alex Trevallion Plaza including a new raised threshold design with associated signage and line marking (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning improvements to Alex Trevallion Plaza. The proposed works were informed by community feedback received during the engagement of the Marrickville Town

Centre public domain master plan. As part of the upgrade Council is proposing to provide a

raised threshold in Marrickville Lane at Silver Street to improve pedestrian safety. There will be no parking loss. It is recommended that the proposed upgrading of Alex Trevallion Plaza and associated signposting and line-marking in Marrickville Lane at Silver Street, Marrickville (as per the attached Plan No.10104) be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan for the proposed upgrading of Alex Trevallion Plaza and associated signposting and linemarking in Marrickville Lane at Silver Street, Marrickville (as per Design Plan No.10104) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 7 Chelmsford Street, Newtown - Installation Of 8 Metre Length ‘Loading Zone’ With Day and Time Restrictions on The Eastern Side of the Street just South of McIntosh Lane (Damum - Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A request has been received for a ‘Loading Zone’ in Chelmsford Street, Newtown to facilitate

with loading and unloading at Nos.43-45 Bedford Street, Newtown. It is recommended that an 8 metre length (currently within statutory ‘No Stopping’ zone) be designated with 'Loading

Zone 8.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday’ restrictions (unrestricted outside nominated days

and times) on the eastern side of Chelmsford Street commencing 6 metres south from its

intersection with McIntosh Lane be approved, in order to provide loading / unloading facilities

for Nos.43-45 Bedford Street, Newtown and local businesses.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The installation of an 8 metre 'Loading Zone 8.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday’ restriction (unrestricted outside nominated days and times) on the eastern side of Chelmsford Street commencing 6 metres south from its intersection with McIntosh Lane, Newtown be approved, in order to provide loading / unloading facilities for Nos.43-45 Bedford Street, Newtown and local businesses; and

2. ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be placed at either end of the ‘Loading Zone’.

DISCUSSION

The RMS representative raised concerns with locating the loading zone in Chelmsford Street which is a narrow road with on-street parking. The representative stated that the proposed road length in Chelmsford Street should be a signposted statutory ‘No Stopping’ zone and that a large truck parked in the proposed Loading Zone would limit sightlines and reduce vehicular turning space.

The Committee noted that traffic volumes in Chelmsford Street are very low, and that the proposed Loading Zone will provide space for trucks and other vehicles to unload for short periods of time which would improve safety by preventing double parking.

Council Officers tabled a late submission from a resident who did not support the proposal.

The Officer’s recommendation was supported by the majority of the Committee. RMS representative did not support the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

2. ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be placed at either end of the ‘Loading Zone’.

For motion: Majority

Against motion: Roads and Maritime Services

LTC1119 Item 8 John Street, Newtown between Lord Street and the Railway Line – Temporary Full Road Closure for Street Party on Sunday 8 December 2019 (Damum-Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from a resident for the temporary full road closure of John

Street, Newtown between Lord Street and the railway line for a period of two hours on Sunday, 8 December 2019 in order to hold a street party. It is recommended that the proposed temporary road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of John Street, Newtown between Lord Street and the railway line on Sunday, 8 December 2019 between 3:00pm and 5:00pm be APPROVED, in order to hold a street party, subject to the conditions of approval as set out in the Street Party Application Form and the following conditions:

a) 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;

b) The applicant is to set out the road closure as per the attached typical Traffic Control Plan (TCP);

c) A 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event; and

d) 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

b) The applicant is to set out the road closure as per the attached typical Traffic Control Plan (TCP);

c) A 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event; and

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 9 Unnamed Laneway between May Street and The Boulevarde, Lilyfield - Christmas Street Party (Road Occupancy) (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application for approval of an annual Christmas street party in the Unnamed Laneway between May Street and The Boulevarde, Lilyfield to be held on Saturday, 21 December 2019 between 4:00pm and 10:00pm.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the temporary road closure of the Unnamed Laneway, Lilyfield between May Street and The Boulevarde (section at the rear of Nos.355-367 Balmain Road), to conduct an annual Christmas Street Party on Saturday, 21 December 2019, from 4:00pm - 10:00pm, 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 3.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the Unnamed Laneway, Lilyfield between May Street and The Boulevarde;

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

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 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

a) That an unencumbered passage minimum of 3.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the Unnamed Laneway, Lilyfield between May Street and The Boulevarde;

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 10 Burrows Avenue, Sydenham – Temporary Full Road Closures 2020 - Sydney Metro Sydenham Station and Junction (SSJ) Works (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Sydney Metro Sydenham Station and Junction (SSJ)

for the temporary full road closure of Burrows Avenue, between Hogan Avenue and Gleeson

Avenue, Sydenham from Monday 10 February to Monday 17 February 2020 (contingency days 18 to 20 February 2020); Friday 21 February to Monday 24 February 2020 (contingency

days 25 February to 2 March 2020); Monday 16 March to Monday 23 March 2020 (contingency days 24 to 31 March 2020); and Monday 6 April to Monday 13 April 2020 (contingency days 14 to 27 April 2020) in order to carry out upgrading works at Sydenham

Station. The avenue 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 Burrows Avenue, between Hogan Avenue and Gleeson Avenue, Sydenham from Monday 10 February to Monday 17 February 2020 (contingency days 18 to 20 February 2020); Friday 21 February to Monday 24 February 2020 (contingency days 25 February to 2 March 2020); Monday 16 March to Monday 23 March 2020 (contingency days 24 to 31 March 2020); and Monday 6 April to Monday 13 April 2020 (contingency days 14 to 27 April 2020) be approved, in order to carry out upgrading works at Sydenham Station subject to the following conditions:

a) A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

c) 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

a) A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 11 Saywell Street, Marrickville – Proposed Temporary Full Road Closure for Heaps Gay Street Festival on Saturday 18 January 2020 and Community Beer Fest on Sunday 19 January 2020
(Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 to

use Saywell Street, Marrickville to hold street party style events for the community, known as

‘Heaps Gay Street Festival', on Saturday, 18 January between the hours of 1.00pm to 11.00pm and a Community Beer Fest event on Sunday, 19 January 2020 between the hours

of 1.00pm to 10.00pm. The erection of the stage, stalls and associated works will include the

temporary full-road closures of Saywell Street, Marrickville between Cadogan Street and Shirlow Street from 7:00pm Friday, 17 January to 7:00am Monday, 20 January 2020.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Saywell Street between Cadogan Street and Shirlow Street, Marrickville from 7.00pm Friday 17 January to 7:00am Monday 20 January 2020, be APPROVED, subject to the approval of the S68 Application and the applicant complying with, but not limited to, the following conditions:

a) A Road Occupancy License application be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

b) All affected residents and businesses, including NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services, shall be notified in writing by the applicant of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days prior to the event, with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents and businesses;

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

d) The applicant be advised in terms of this report and that all costs for the event and implementation of the road closure are to be borne by the applicant.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Saywell Street between Cadogan Street and Shirlow Street, Marrickville from 7.00pm Friday 17 January to 7:00am Monday 20 January 2020, be APPROVED, subject to the approval of the S68 Application and the applicant complying with, but not limited to, the following conditions:

a) A Road Occupancy License application be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;

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

d) The applicant be advised in terms of this report and that all costs for the event and implementation of the road closure are to be borne by the applicant.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 12 Smidmore Street, Marrickville – Temporary relocation of Bus Zones during Marrickville Metro Expansion Works – (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Concept plans have been submitted to Council by TTPP for the temporary relocation of Bus

Zones in Smidmore Street, Marrickville during Marrickville Metro Expansion works. The

relocation will be temporary from 3 January 2020 for a 9 month period until the new permanent Bus Zone is built in Edinburgh Road, Marrickville. It is recommended that the proposed changes be approved in order to accommodate the temporary relocated ‘Bus Zones’ and that all works and costs associated with the relocated 'Bus Zones' and reinstatement of Council’s original parking restrictions is to be borne by the Applicant.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the plan for the temporary relocation of ‘Bus Zones’ including associated signs and line markings (i.e. attached concept plan, no. 16065 dated 26 July 2019, prepared by TTPP) be approved subject to the following conditions:

a) The date of commencement of the temporary relocated 'Bus Zones' is from 3January, 2020 for a nine month period;

b) All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the signage associated with the 'Bus Zone' relocations is to be borne by the applicant;

c) Council’s existing signage to be reinstated in Smidmore Street, Marrickville at the end of the relocation by the applicant at their cost and to Council’s Traffic Engineers satisfaction; and

d) Notification of surrounding properties be undertaken at least 4 weeks prior to installation of the temporary 'Bus Zone'.

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: Michael Lee, TTPP, attended at 10.13am.

Clr da Cruz raised concerns with pedestrian access to the relocated bus stop. Mr Lee advised that pedestrians will be able to use the existing pedestrian crossing on the northern end of Murray Street, as well as the pedestrian refuge island on the eastern approach of Smidmore Street to access the bus stop from the shopping centre.

The Committee was advised that TTPP is planning to notify affected properties of the proposal via letterbox distribution on 9-10 November and will provide any feedback received to Council as a priority. TTPP will also provide a copy of the notification letter to Council Officers prior to the letterbox distribution.

(Mr Lee left at 10.16am)

In addition to the Officer’s recommendation, the Committee members agreed with the proposal on the condition that no significant objections are received from affected business/residents.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

a) The date of commencement of the temporary relocated 'Bus Zones' is from 3January, 2020 for a nine month period;

b) All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the signage associated with the 'Bus Zone' relocations is to be borne by the applicant;

c) Council’s existing signage to be reinstated in Smidmore Street, Marrickville at the end of the relocation by the applicant at their cost and to Council’s Traffic Engineers satisfaction; and

d) Notification of surrounding properties be undertaken at least 4 weeks prior to installation of the temporary 'Bus Zone' and no significant objections are received from affected businesses/residents .

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 13 Allen Street and Elswick Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Speed Cushions And Kerb Blister (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

As part of the Traffic Capital Works Program, Council has prepared a design plan (Attachment 1) to install speed cushions and a kerb blister on approach to the roundabout at Allen Street and Elswick Street, Leichhardt. The intention of the proposal is to slow traffic and improve road safety for pedestrians and motorists at the intersection.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the detailed design plan of speed cushions, a kerb blister and associated signs and line markings on approach to the roundabout at Allen Street and Elswick Street, Leichhardt (as per attached plan No.10106) be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 14 Illawarra Road, Marrickville; Dudley Street, Dulwich Hill and (Lower) Railway Parade, Sydenham - Bus Replacements during major Rail Shutdown, Temporary Parking Changes during T3 Line Upgrade for Sydney Metro (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has been notified by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) that Sydney Metro works at Sydenham Station will involve major rail shutdowns at the station over this coming Christmas – New Year period. This year buses will replace train services along the T3 line (closed between Campsie and Central Stations from 22 December 2019 to 5 January 2020) and along the T4 line (closed between Hurstville and Central Stations between 24 and 28 December 2019). To accommodate the increased bus movements and necessary holding areas some short term parking changes are required at a number of locations. Specifically, TfNSW is requesting approval for the temporary conversion of multiple parking spaces at the following locations: Illawarra Road, Marrickville; Dudley Street, Dulwich Hill; and Railway Parade (lower section), Sydenham. It is recommended that no objections be raised, and Council approves the temporary short term parking changes at the identified locations during the rail shutdowns.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT this report be received and noted and the following temporary short term parking changes from Sunday 22 December, 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020 be approved and implemented by TfNSW:

a) The conversion of 15m (2 parking spaces) ‘1P 8:30am-6pm’ and 10m (1 parking space) ‘No Parking 8:30am-5pm Mon- Fri’ on the western side of Illawarra Road, Marrickville to a ‘Bus Zone 6am-10am’, located south of the existing statutory ‘Bus Zone’ near the intersection with Warburton Street (reverting back to existing restrictions after 10am) be APPROVED, in order to provide a short term second bus bay with adequate draw-in length;

b) The conversion of 12.5m (2 parking spaces) ‘1P 8:30am-6pm Mon – Fri and 8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ on the southern side of Dudley Street, Dulwich Hill to a ‘Bus Zone’, located between Wardell Road and School Parade be APPROVED, in order to provide a short term second bus bay with adequate draw-in length;

c) The conversion of 110m (39 parking spaces) ‘4P 8:30am – 6pm Mon – Fri’ on the southern side of (Lower) Railway Parade, Sydenham to a ‘Bus Zone’ be APPROVED, in order to provide a short term bus layover area;

d) All existing regulatory parking signage to be reinstated to the satisfaction of Council's Traffic Engineer at the end of the shutdown period; and

e) The applicant and Council Parking Services team be advised in terms of this report.

DISCUSSION

Public speakers: Francois Larue, Rania Zahab and Rob Tarabay, Transport for NSW, attended at 10.17am.

The Transit Systems representative supported the recommendation on the condition that the proposed parking changes not interfere with normal bus services. The Transport for NSW representatives advised that one of the reasons the bus zones are being extended is to accommodate for extra capacity from normal bus services. In addition, bus marshals will be on site to support all bus services and maintain vehicle movements.

Committee members were also advised that marquees will be provided at bus stops where there are no existing bus shelters.

(Mr Larue, Ms Zahab and Mr Tarabay left at 10.20pm)

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT this report be received and noted and the following temporary short term parking changes from Sunday 22 December, 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020 be approved and implemented by TfNSW:

d) All existing regulatory parking signage to be reinstated to the satisfaction of Council's Traffic Engineer at the end of the shutdown period; and

e) The applicant and Council Parking Services team be advised in terms of this report.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 15 Temporary Road Closure to Carryout Road Restoration on White Street, Lilyfield, Whites Creek Lane and Arguimbau Street, Annandale (Baludarri - Balmain Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Gledhill Constructions for the temporary full road closure for the following streets; White Street, Lilyfield between Moore Street and Ilka Street

(frontage of house No.5-7 White Street), a portion of Whites Creek Lane and Arguimbau Street, Annandale (rear of house No.5-7 White Street) to carryout road/footpath restoration works from Thursday, 23 January 2020 to Friday, 14 February 2020 (with a contingency period of 2 weeks thereafter).

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the temporary road closure of White Street, Lilyfield between Moore Street and Ilka Street, in front of 5-7 White Street, Lilyfield and portion of Whites Creek Lane and Arguimbau Street, Annandale at the rear of 5-7 White Street, Lilyfield to carryout road/footpath restoration works from Thursday, 23 January to Friday, 14 February 2020 (with a contingency period of 2 weeks thereafter), be approved, subject to the conditions as set out as per the Road Closure Application Form as well as the following additional conditions:

a) Applicant must obtain and hold a Road Opening Permit to undertake (any) work in the road closure section;

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

DISCUSSION

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative stated that Whites Creek Lane is often used by cyclists to travel from Blackwattle Bay to Great Western Highway and requested that the applicant be made aware of cyclists during the temporary road closure.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the temporary road closure of White Street, Lilyfield between Moore Street and Ilka Street, in front of 5-7 White Street, Lilyfield and portion of Whites Creek Lane and Arguimbau Street, Annandale at the rear of 5-7 White Street, Lilyfield to carryout road/footpath restoration works from Thursday, 23 January to Friday, 14 February 2020 (with a contingency period of 2 weeks thereafter), be approved, subject to the conditions as set out as per the Road Closure Application Form as well as the following additional conditions:

a) Applicant must obtain and hold a Road Opening Permit to undertake (any) work in the road closure section;

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

d) Applicant be made aware that cyclists use this route.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 16 James Street, Leichhardt - Christmas Street Party (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application for approval of an annual Christmas street party in James Street between William Street and Allen Street, Leichhardt to be held on Sunday, 15 December 2019 between 1:00pm and 8:00pm.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the temporary road closure of James Street, Leichhardt between William Street and Allen Street, to conduct an annual Christmas Street Party on Sunday, 15 December 2019, from 1:00pm - 8:00pm, 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 James Street, Leichhardt between William Street and Allen Street;

b) 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 road closure of James Street, Leichhardt between William Street and Allen Street, to conduct an annual Christmas Street Party on Sunday, 15 December 2019, from 1:00pm - 8:00pm, 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 James Street, Leichhardt between William Street and Allen Street;

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

For motion: Unanimous

ADDENDUM

Council has received a request by the applicant of the James Street, Leichhardt Christmas Party to change the date of the party from Sunday, 15 December 2019 to Saturday, 14 December 2019.

Based on the applicant’s request, Council is proposing to update the recommendation to the following:

THAT the temporary road closure of James Street, Leichhardt between William Street and Allen Street, to conduct an annual Christmas Street Party on Saturday, 14 December 2019, from 1:00pm - 8:00pm, 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 James Street, Leichhardt between William Street and Allen Street;

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

The Committee members were notified of the proposed update to the recommendation. The State Member representative, Police and RMS representative have supported the updated recommendation.

LTC1119 Item 17 Boomerang Street and Crescent Street, Haberfield - Proposed Intersection Treatment (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

A review of the detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposed intersection treatment at Boomerang Street and Crescent Street, Haberfield.

The proposal includes installing kerb extension, median island, pedestrian refuge island, kerb blister island and speed cushions in Boomerang Street to improve safety and reduce vehicular speeds in the street.

Consultation on two options 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:

1. Option B for the detailed design plan for the kerb extension, median island, pedestrian refuge island, kerb blister island, speed cushions and associated signposting and line marking in Boomerang Street and Crescent Street, Haberfield (as per the attached plan No.10074_B) be approved; and

2. The existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the eastern side of Boomerang Street, south of Crescent Street be modified to ‘Bus Zone Mon-Fri’

DISCUSSION

Council Officers tabled two late submissions; one supported and one was against the proposal. The resident who did not support the proposal did not specify reasons for their objection.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

2. The existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the eastern side of Boomerang Street, south of Crescent Street be modified to ‘Bus Zone Mon-Fri’

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 18 Anthony Street, Croydon – Temporary Road Closure for Christmas Street Party (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/ Strathfield Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council seeks the support of the Committee for a temporary full road closure of Anthony Street, Croydon, between Croydon Road and Etonville Parade, to conduct an annual

Christmas Street party on Saturday, 21 December 2019.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the temporary full road closure of Anthony Street, between Croydon Road and Etonville Parade, to conduct an annual Christmas Street Party on Saturday, 21 December 2019 from 3.00pm – 9.00pm, be approved, subject to the conditions as detailed on the Street Party Application Form as well as the following additional conditions:

a) That an unencumbered passage minimum 4.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Anthony Street, Croydon;

b) 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

a) That an unencumbered passage minimum 4.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Anthony Street, Croydon;

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 19 Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill - Proposed Painted Chevron Island (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing to install a painted chevron island on the northern side of Ewart Street,

Dulwich Hill, immediately west of the entrance to Ewart Lane, to delineate the boundary

between the pedestrian footpath and roadway.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed painted chevron island on the northern side of Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill, immediately west of the entrance to Ewart Lane, in order to delineate the boundary between pedestrian footpath and roadway, be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 20 D3 Iron Cove to Anzac Bridge – Regional Cycleway Design (Gulgadya-Leichhardt & Baludarri-Balmain Wards/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing to upgrade cycle facilities in parts of Haberfield, Leichhardt, Lilyfield and

Rozelle and along Lilyfield Road. Previous investigations and community engagements

resulted in the concept option put forward by Council being largely rejected by the community.

As a result, Council has re-engaged with the community to seek feedback on a number of

alternatives so that Council can progress with an option that the community support.

In this instance, Council put forward two (2) options for consideration along Lilyfield Road, as

follows:

A. Provision of an on road cycle facility, comprising cycle lanes on sections with an

uphill gradient and a mixed traffic profile where cyclists share the traffic lane with

vehicles on downhill sections; and

B. Provision of a bi-directional separated cycleway, comprising a number of one way

sections of Lilyfield Road. This was the option previously consulted.

In addition, due to feedback about the steepness of Lilyfield Road at the western end, four

supplementary routes were developed in collaboration with the local Bicycle User Groups and these were included in the engagement process to determine the community’s preference for an alternative route with more gentle gradients. The supplementary routes were as follows:

1. Hawthorne Canal to Balmain Road;

2. Waratah Street to Balmain Road;

3. Charles Street to Henry Street; and

4. Maliyawul Street to Balmain Road.

Community feedback for Lilyfield Road was consistent with the previous engagement process, with Option A favoured and the implementation of one way sections unanimously objected to. Community feedback for the supplementary routes was mixed, with no option favoured in a majority and a significantly reduced number of respondents commenting when compared to Lilyfield Road. Whilst Route 4 was favoured in a small majority as part of the engagement process, Route 2 is favoured by the local Bicycle Users Groups and it is on this basis that both options are suggested for progression to the concept design stage and for further consultation following that.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the Committee supports the progression of the project as follows:

1. Lilyfield Road – develop a concept design for Option A and re-engage with the community following development; and

2. Supplementary Routes – develop concept designs for Routes 2 and 4 and re-engage with the community following development.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers advised the Committee of an error in the report, stating that the preferred supplementary route is actually Route 1, not Route 2. The Committee members agreed to amend the recommendation accordingly.

Committee members were advised that WestConnex has started sharing plans with Council in relation to the planned connections from the Rozelle Rail Yards. The plans include a number of cycleways for commuters and recreational cycling in the new proposed park.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the Committee supports the progression of the project as follows:

1. Lilyfield Road – develop a concept design for Option A and re-engage with the community following development; and

2. Supplementary Routes – develop concept designs for Routes 1 and 4 and re-engage with the community following development.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 21 Proposed Permit Parking Restrictions - Railway Terrace, Lewisham (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Following representations, Council is proposing to implement permit parking restrictions in the section of Railway Terrace, Petersham between Hunter Street and West Street to provide additional parking opportunities for residents. Given that Railway Terrace is a classified State Road, the proposal is subject to RMS approval.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT implementation of ‘2P 8:30am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday Permit Holders Excepted Area M7’ restrictions in Railway Terrace, Lewisham (southern side) between West Street and Hunter Street be supported in principle and forwarded to RMS for consideration and approval.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members noted the report and agreed to move this Item to General Business as it relates to a State Road.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the matter be moved to General Business.

LTC1119 Item 22 McKell Street, Birchgrove - Proposed 'No Parking' and 'No Stopping' Restrictions (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns from residents of McKell Street, Birchgrove regarding vehicle

accessibility issues and sightline issues at the horizontal curve in McKell Street when vehicles park on both sides of the street.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. A 32.3m ‘No Parking’ restriction be installed along the northern side of McKell Street, Birchgrove, between No.29 and No.33 McKell Street; and

2. A 15.7m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed along the southern side of McKell Street, Birchgrove east of No.2 McKell Street.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. A 32.3m ‘No Parking’ restriction be installed along the northern side of McKell Street, Birchgrove, between No.29 and No.33 McKell Street; and

2. A 15.7m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed along the southern side of McKell Street, Birchgrove east of No.2 McKell Street.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 23 Trafalgar Lane, Annandale - Proposed 'No Parking' Restriction (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns from residents of Nelson Street, Annandale regarding vehicles parking on the western side of Trafalgar Lane, Annandale and subsequently obstructing rear driveway access for properties No.154 – No.168 Nelson Street.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing ‘No Parking’ restriction on the western side of Trafalgar Lane, Annandale, north of Booth Lane be extended by 46m to include the rear of boundaries of Nos.143-149 Trafalgar Street.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 24 Trafalgar Street, Annandale - Motorbike Parking (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding blocked vehicular access and obstructed sightlines

to the driveway of No.33-37 Trafalgar Street, Annandale. In order to prevent vehicles impeding driveway access and sightlines whilst making use of the short kerb space, it is

proposed to convert the existing 2.2m unrestricted parking space into a 2.2m 'Motor Bike Only’ parking between No.33-37 Trafalgar Street, Annandale and the garden bed to the south.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing 2.2m unrestricted kerb space between the driveway of No.33-37 Trafalgar Street, Annandale and the garden bed to the south be signposted as a 2.2m ‘Motor Bike Only’ parking space.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1119 Item 25 Outstanding Actions from July 2018 to date

(All Wards/All Electorates/ All PACs)

SUMMARY

A review of Traffic Committee recommendations adopted by Council has been undertaken to

provide a report on any outstanding actions for the Committee's consideration. The period of

review was from July 2018 to date.

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

LTC1119 Item 26 Kingstone Lane, Camperdown - Between Marmion Street and Salisbury Road - Temporary Full Road Closure for Street Party (Damun-Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from a resident for the temporary full road closure of

Kingston Lane, Camperdown between Marmion Street and Salisbury Road for a period of five hours on Saturday, 14 December 2019 in order to hold a street party. It is recommended that the proposed temporary road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Kingston Lane, Camperdown between Marmion Street and Salisbury Road on Saturday 14 December 2019 between 4.00pm and 9.00pm be APPROVED, in order to hold a street party, subject to the conditions of approval as set out in the Street Party Application Form and the following conditions:

b) The applicant is to set out the road closure as per the attached typical Traffic Control Plan (TCP);

c) A 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event; and

d) 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

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;

1. The applicant is to set out the road closure as per the attached typical Traffic Control Plan (TCP);

2. A 4-metre wide emergency vehicle access be maintained through the closed road areas during the course of the event; and

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

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC1119 Item 27 Proposed Permit Parking Restrictions - Railway Terrace, Lewisham

The Committee noted the report on the proposed ‘2P 8:30am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday Permit Holders Excepted Area M7 parking restrictions’ in the section of Railway Terrace, Petersham between Hunter Street and West Street to provide additional parking opportunities for residents. Given that Railway Terrace is a classified State Road, the Committee recommended that the proposal be forwarded to RMS for investigation.

LTC1119 Item 28 Road closure and electricity shut down in Lord Street, Newtown

Residents of Lord Street raised concerns with the Member for Newtown regarding the shutdown of electricity and closure of the road on 19 October 2019 from 4am-6pm. The residents who made representations stated that they did not receive advanced notice of the works. Sydney Trains had advised the Member for Newtown that residents were notified in advance of the works. Council Officers are aware of the issue and are still undertaking investigations to determine who temporarily closed the road as there was no Council record of these works or approval given.

LTC1119 Item 29 Stormwater drain gate on Railway Terrace, Lewisham

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative asked for an update to the request to undertake maintenance works on the depressed stormwater drain gate on Railway Terrace near Old Canterbury Road raised at the Committee meeting on 5 August 2019. The RMS representative asked for the request be forwarded to her for investigation as the previous RMS representative has moved to a different position.

LTC1119 Item 30 Sydney Metro trucks on regional roads in Newtown

The representative for the Member for Newtown raised concerns with Sydney Metro trucks constantly using Enmore Road, King Street and Edgeware Road. Council Officers will request Sydney Metro provide information on the approved route and adherence in accordance with the Environmental Impact Statement.

Meeting closed at 10.50am.

Council Meeting

26 November 2019

Item No: C1119(2) Item 17

Subject: Notice of Motion: Bushfire/Climate Change

From: Councillor Marghanita Da Cruz

Motion:

THAT Council:

1. Recognises that the catostrophic fire conditions, and the bushfires, are a result of Climate Change caused be greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of coal, oil and gas;

2. Notes that the smoke from bushfires and the burning of coal, oil and gas reduces the air quality in the Inner West affecting the health of our residents;

3. Writes to the Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese calling on them to:

a) Rapidly phase out the burning of coal, oil and gas which is generating the greenhouse gases;

b) Prepare Australian communities, health and emergency services for escalating fire danger; and

c) Recognise traditional knowledge in particular the use of fire and expand the Indigenous Rangers program and ways to incorporate this knowledge and skills into our land management

4. Writes to the Premier and Leader of the Opposition in NSW calling for a halt to the ongoing budget cuts to the National Parks and Wildlife Service which have severely limited its ability to carry out hazard reduction and fight wildfires

BACKGROUND

Climate Council: This is Not Normal’: Climate change and escalating bushfire risk Key Findings

1. The catastrophic, unprecedented fire conditions currently affecting NSW and Queensland have been aggravated by climate change.

Bushfire risk was exacerbated by record breaking drought, very dry fuels and soils, and record- breaking heat.

2. Bushfire conditions are now more dangerous than in the past. The risks to people and property have increased and fire seasons have lengthened. It is becoming more dangerous to fight fires in

Australia.

3. The fire season has lengthened so substantially that it has already reduced opportunities for fuel reduction burning. This means it is harder to prepare for worsening conditions.

4. The costs of fighting fires are increasing. Australia relies on resource sharing arrangements between countries and states and territories within Australia. As seasons overlap and fires become more destructive, governments will be increasingly constrained in their ability to share resources

and the costs of tackling fires will increase.

5. The government must develop an urgent plan to (1) prepare Australian communities, health and emergency services for escalating fire danger; and (2) rapidly phase out the burning of coal oil and gas which is driving more dangerous fires.

Source: https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CC-nov-Bushfire-briefing- paper.pdf

Statement from Australian Mayors: Climate Change has grave costs for our community that can no longer be ignored

The fires this week in Australia have placed hundreds of thousands of people in great danger. The catastrophic conditions for these fires were, at least in part, fuelled by climate change.

13 of the 14 hottest years on record have occurred this century. Last year Queensland experienced catastrophic fire conditions for the first time. This week, Sydney experienced catastrophic fire conditions for the first time.

Climate change has grave costs for our community that can no longer be ignored. The fires on across Australia this week have caused catastrophic damage.

In the past week, people have lost their lives, their loved ones, and their homes. Many businesses have lost the ability to operate and trade.

Our air has been filled with smoke, making it hard to breathe and affecting thousands of people with respiratory issues.

Fire seasons are now starting earlier and lasting longer. Apart from the stress this takes on first responders and communities, it also results in a shrinking window to carry out hazard reduction burns.

Now, it is time to honestly and bravely address one of the major causes of these fires, climate change.

Now we need to significantly increase funding to frontline services.

Now we need to place the welfare and safety of citizens ahead of profit, and to support those companies offering real solutions

Some regional towns are already running out of water. How will they survive the next fire? Many in the insurance industry are saying that large areas of Australia will be uninsurable.

This government has the chance to be the first to turn the years of inaction and neglect into action and focus and allow our communities to reap the rewards

When we have a crisis, it makes sense for us to listen to emergency service professionals

Now, it makes sense for our federal government to listen to the warnings of those on the frontline.

We need the government to acknowledge the link between climate change and bushfire, we need more funding for all emergency services, and we need the government to take the action required to prevent megafires.

Now is not the time for blame. Now is the time for leadership, and keeping all Australians safe.

This joint statement is signed by:

· Tony Wellington, Mayor Noosa Shire Council

· Simon Richardson, Mayor Byron Shire

· Claire Pontin, Deputy Mayor MidCoast Council

· Dominic King, Mayor Bellingen Shire Council

· Katie Milne, Mayor Tweed Shire

· Amanda Findlay, Mayor Shoalhaven City Council

· Clover Moore, Lord Mayor City of Sydney

· Elly Bird, Deputy Mayor Lismore City Council

· Jerome Laxale, Mayor City of Ryde

· Barry Calvert, Mayor Hawkesbury City Council

· Emma Heyde, Councillor Hornsby Shire Council

· Mark Greenhill, Mayor Blue Mountains City Council

Indigenous Fire Management

The Kimberley Land Council’s Indigenous fire management program is extremely important to the biodiversity of the environmentally significant Kimberley region.

Highly skilled Indigenous rangers use traditional knowledge and techniques, together with modern science and technology, to fight fire with fire and reduce the likelihood of large uncontrolled wildfires.

Background

Aboriginal people in the Kimberley have been undertaking traditional fire management for thousands of years. However, with the onset of colonisation and the removal of Aboriginal people from traditional lands, traditional burning was largely stopped during the twentieth century. This led to the emergence of large, uncontrolled wildfires, usually occurring late in the dry season and destroying important ecosystems and habitats. Often these late dry season wildfires impact grazing pasture, infrastructure and other assets.

In the last 25 years, with the introduction of native title and the recognition that western fire prevention methods have not been working effectively, we are now seeing a reinvigoration of traditional fire management in the Kimberley and all across northern Australia.

How does Indigenous fire management work?

Indigenous fire management involves the lighting of ‘cool’ fires in targeted areas during the early dry season between March and July.

The fires burn slowly, reducing fuel loads and creating fire breaks. Not all the area is burnt, with the end result a mosaic of burnt and unburnt country. This creates a similar landscape to when Kimberley Aboriginal People walked the country and burnt as they went for hunting, ceremony and other cultural purposes.

The method removes fuel for larger fires late in the dry season when the weather is very hot, at the same time as maintaining and protecting habitat for mammals, reptiles, insects and birds.

There are other organisations and government departments such as Department of Parks and Wildlife, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Australian Wildlife Conservancy and Pastoralists that manage fire in the Kimberley by carrying out early dry season prescribed burning.

Source: https://www.klc.org.au/indigenous-fire-management

Indigenous fire methods protect land before and after the Tathra bushfire

“On a hot, dry day in March 2018, 20 separate wildfires ignited across the Bega Valley in New South Wales.

One fire that began at Reedy Swamp north of the town of Bega tore through close to 1,000 hectares before reaching the beachside township of Tathra.

Six months on, a forest of bare, blackened trees frames the town, where more than 100 homes were destroyed or damaged.

But on a small patch of bushland on the south-western edge of Tathra, a patch of green shows where the fire came to a halt.

The land is part of 71 hectares owned by the Bega Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) at Tathra West.

The title to the land was transferred in 2016, 17 years after it was granted to the Bega LALC under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act process.

In 2017, the Bega LALC began a cultural burning program as part of the management strategy for their landholdings. “

Source: ABC South East NSW by Vanessa Milton,Updated 18 Sep 2018, 2:09pm, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-18/indigenous-burning-before-and-after-tathra-bushfire/10258140

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.

Item No: C1119(2) Item 18

Subject: Notice of Motion: Adani and Balmain Square

From: Councillor John Stamolis

Motion:

THAT Council note that the resolution on Adani will not impact the Balmain Exchange project.

Background

Last week, the Daily Telegraph reported:

· “Inner West Council Mayor Darcy Byrne expected a $2 million investment in a new public square will be lost after the Greens succeeded in forcing it to stop using companies that also do work with Adani.”

· Labor Mayor Darcy Byrne told The Daily Telegraph implementing the policy would doom a new public space in Balmain because Telstra was the Council’s project partner.

This issue also had coverage on radio.

The Balmain Square project is well underway and has the support of Council as a key deliverable for the Balmain Ward. Any suggestion that this project could be stopped, or that Council would apply the ‘Adani resolution’ retrospectively, is misleading and playing politics with important community outcomes.

The comments from the Mayor have alarmed the public and a correction needs to be publicly made.

It is also disappointing that the Mayor chose to reveal this information to the NSW Media but did not choose to do so at the Council Meeting on 12 November 2019. There were two opportunities for the Mayor to make this information known to all Councillors. That is, during the item on the Balmain Square itself and during the ‘Adani motion’. The Mayor made no mention of any projects that would be affected by the approval of the ‘Adani Motion’.

Internal advice from Council about whether the wording of the motion would cause the Balmain Square to be cancelled was NO.

Note: ‘Adani Resolution’ relates to Item 16 Notice of Motion: Climate Emergency - Council Contracts.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.

1.⇨	Planning Proposal - Consolidated Inner West Local Environmental Plan - (published separately on Council’s website)
2.⇨	Planning Proposal - Appendix 1 - Draft Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2020 - Written Instrument - (published separately on Council’s website)
3.⇨	Planning Proposal - Appendix 3 - Draft Land Use Matrices - (published separately on Council’s website)

Legislative	Incorporates changes to EP&A Act including new section 5 which outlines minimum mandatory public exhibition times for strategic planning and development assessment notification requirements
New information	Minor amendments e.g. removing references to the period of administration, updated community profile data such as population, and improved imagery.

Table 2	· Amended plans with ‘reduced impact’ replaced by ‘reduced/similar impact’ · Minimum five properties ‘opposite’ the subject site replaced by ‘around’ the subject site
Table 3	· Section 4.55(1A) replaced by Section 4.56 · Two references to Section 4.55 (1A) combined
What is not notified	‘2008’ added to legislation name
What applications are notified	Wording ‘where the works undertaken would have required a development application or a section 4.55 (2)’ added to building certificates for unauthorised works
How we notify	· Deletion of ‘notification plans where required’ as hard copy plans are not mailed with the notification letter · Email added as a method of notification

Ward	Item
Baludarri (Balmain)	Short Street, Birchgrove - Christmas Street Party (Road Occupancy)
	Unnamed Laneway Between May Street and The Boulevarde, Lilyfield - Christmas Street Party (Road Occupancy)
	Temporary Road Closure to carryout road restoration on White Street, Lilyfield, Whites Creek Lane and Arguimbau Street, Annandale
	Mckell Street, Birchgrove - Proposed 'No Parking' And 'No Stopping' Restrictions
	Trafalgar Lane, Annandale - Proposed 'No Parking' Restriction
Gulgadya (Leichhardt)	St Davids Road/Kingston Street and Ramsay Street, Haberfield - Proposed speed cushions
	Allen Street and Elswick Street, Leichhardt - Proposed speed cushions and kerb blister
	James Street, Leichhardt - Christmas Street Party
	Boomerang Street and Crescent Street, Haberfield - Proposed intersection treatment
	Anthony Street, Croydon – Temporary Road Closure for Christmas Street Party
	D3 Iron Cove to Anzac Bridge – Regional Cycleway Design
	Trafalgar Street, Annandale - Motorbike Parking
Midjuburi (Marrickville)	Marrickville Lane at Silver Street, Marrickville - Proposed Upgrading of Alex Trevallion Plaza including a new raised threshold design with associated signage and line marking
	Burrows Avenue, Sydenham – Temporary Full Road Closures 2020 - Sydney Metro Sydenham Station and Junction (SSJ) Works
	Saywell Street, Marrickville – Proposed Temporary Full Road Closure for Heaps Gay Street Festival on Saturday 18 January 2020 and Community Beer Fest on Sunday 19 January 2020
	Smidmore Street, Marrickville – Temporary Relocation of Bus Zones during Marrickville Metro expansion works
	Illawarra Road, Marrickville; Dudley Street, Dulwich Hill and (Lower) Railway Parade, Sydenham - Bus Replacements during major Rail Shutdown, Temporary parking changes during T3 Line Upgrade for Sydney Metro
Djarrawunang (Ashfield)	Terrace Road / Ness Avenue, Dulwich Hill – Temporary Full Road Closures of Rail Underpass just north of the roundabout at Ewart Street
	Queen Street at Hanks Street & Queen Street at Griffiths Street, Ashfield - Proposed improved traffic calming at the intersections including speed cushions
	Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill - Proposed painted chevron island
Damun (Stanmore)	Chelmsford Street, Newtown - Installation of 8 metre length ‘Loading Zone’ with day and time restrictions on the eastern side of the street just south of Mcintosh Lane
Damun (Stanmore)	John Street, Newtown between Lord Street and the railway line – Temporary Full Road Closure for Street Party on Sunday 8 December 2019
	Proposed Permit Parking Restrictions - Railway Terrace, Lewisham
	Road closure and electricity shut down in Lord Street, Newtown
	Stormwater drain gate on Railway Terrace, Lewisham
	Sydney Metro trucks on regional roads in Newtown
All Wards	Minor Traffic Facilities
All Wards	Outstanding Actions from July 2018 to date

1.⇩	IWC Oct19
2.⇩	IWC Economic and Investment Portfolio Commentary Oct19