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Council Meeting

                            

TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2020

 

6.30pm

 


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Live Streaming of Council Meeting

 

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Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

 

 

PRECIS

 

 

1          Acknowledgement of Country

 

2          Apologies

 

3          Notice of Webcasting

 

4          Disclosures of Interest (Section 451 of the Local Government Act
and Council’s Code of Conduct)
 

 

5          Moment of Quiet Contemplation

 

6          Confirmation of Minutes                                                                                        Page

Minutes of 10 December 2019 Council Meeting                                                              5

Minutes 11 February 2020 Council Meeting                                                                  18

 

7          Public Forum – Hearing from All Registered Speakers

8          Condolence Motions

 

Nil at the time of printing.

9          Mayoral Minutes

 

ITEM                                                                                                                                          Page

 

C0220(2) Item 1       Mayoral Minute: Disaster relief funding for RFS                                    25

C0220(2) Item 2       Mayoral Minute: Yabun Festival                                                             26

C0220(2) Item 3       Mayoral Minute: Birchgrove and Balmain Ferries Changes                  27

C0220(2) Item 4       Mayoral Minute: Rozelle Interchange                                                    28

C0220(2) Item 5       Mayoral Minute: Property and Rating System                                       30

10        Reports with Strategic Implications

 

ITEM                                                                                                                                          Page

 

C0220(2) Item 6       Housing and Transport Strategies - Post exhibition report                    31

C0220(2) Item 7       Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement - Post Exhibition Report      33

11        Reports for Council Decision

 

ITEM                                                                                                                                          Page

 

C0220(2) Item 8       Dog Off Leash Areas in Parks Policy                                                     35

C0220(2) Item 9       Companion Animal Action Plan 2019-2023                                           44

C0220(2) Item 10     Voluntary Planning Agreement Policy                                                   45

C0220(2) Item 11     Grants and Fee Scale Policy & Grant Program Guidelines 2020         62

C0220(2) Item 12     National General Assembly of Local Government 2020                       72

C0220(2) Item 13     Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel Report: DA201900096 – 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville                                   85

C0220(2) Item 14     Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 2 December 2019 and 3 February 2020                                                                                                        92

C0220(2) Item 15     2019/20 Second Quarter Budget Review                                            138

C0220(2) Item 16     Sydney Gateway Project - Property Acquisition                                  153

12        Reports for Noting

 

ITEM                                                                                                                                          Page

 

C0220(2) Item 17     Budget Savings Tracking Summary                                                    158

C0220(2) Item 18     Investments Report as at 31 January 2020                                         160

13        Rescission Motions

 

ITEM                                                                                                                                          Page

 

C0220(2) Item 19     Notice of Motion to Rescind: C0918(1) Item 2 Local Democracy – Outcomes of Proposed New Advisory Group Structure Public Exhibition - 11 September 2018 183

14        Notices of Motion

 

ITEM                                                                                                                                          Page

 

C0220(2) Item 20     Notice of Motion: Council Response to Bushfire Crisis, Extreme Weather and Climate Change                                                                                    184

C0220(2) Item 21     Notice of Motion: New residential tenancy laws (from 23 March 2020) 186

C0220(2) Item 22     Notice of Motion: Trees in High Volume                                              187

C0220(2) Item 23     Notice of Motion: Council Submission and Assistance to Residents: EIS Western Harbour Tunnel                                                                      189

C0220(2) Item 24     Notice of Motion: WestConnex and Western Harbour Tunnel Community Liaison Forum                                                                                                   191

C0220(2) Item 25     Notice of Motion: Council logo                                                             193

C0220(2) Item 26     Notice of Motion: CEO Performance                                                   194

C0220(2) Item 27     Notice of Motion: Posters                                                                     196

C0220(2) Item 28     Notice of Motion: Balmain Leagues Club (Tigers) Development  - Public Meeting 196

 

15        Reports with Confidential Information

 

Reports appearing in this section of the Business Paper are confidential in their entirety or contain confidential information in attachments.

 

The confidential information has been circulated separately.

ITEM                                                                                                                                                  

 

C0220(2) Item 29     Licence of Leichhardt Oval to Sydney Football Club Pty Ltd

C0220(2) Item 30     Sydney Gateway Project - Property Acquisition (Attachment 2)            

 

 

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 10 December 2019 at                             Ashfield Service Centre

 

Meeting commenced at 6.30pm

 

 

 

Present:

Darcy Byrne

Vittoria Raciti

Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury

Lucille McKenna OAM

Colin Hesse

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 (6.31pm)

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor (6.32pm)

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer, Director Development and Recreation

Cathy Edwards-Davis

Director Infrastructure

Ian Naylor

Manager Civic Governance

Katherine Paixao

Governance  Coordinator

 

 

APOLOGIES:       

 

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Hesse)

 

THAT apologies from Councillor Iskandar be accepted.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

Councillor Drury entered the meeting at 6.31pm.

Councillor Porteous entered the meeting at 6.32pm.

 

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:   

 

Councillor Kiat declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in Item 15 RFT 2119 External Legal Panel as his sister works for one of the firms that tendered.

 

Motion: (Hesse/McKenna OAM)

 

THAT Council note the disclosure of interest.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

PRESENTATION

 

The Mayor presented a Guinness world record award to Lachlan McIntyre for the most consecutive pogo stick jumps without using hands.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

Motion: (Porteous/Raciti)

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

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, 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.

 

 

C1219(1) Item 20       Mayoral Minute: Removal of Trees Along Railway Parade by    WestConnex Contractors

Motion: (Byrne)

 

THAT Council write to the NSW Transport Minister seeking an explanation and cessation of the removal of hundreds of trees by WestConnex contractors along Railway Parade and Brenan Street, Annandale and insisting any removal of trees must be clearly identified highlighting when any further consultation occurs.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

C1219(1) Item 21       Mayoral Minute: Probity arrangements at former Balmain         Leagues Club site

Motion: (Byrne)

 

THAT Council write to the NSW Transport Minister expressing concern about the obvious conflict of interest created by Transport for NSW acting as a consent authority over the former Balmain Leagues Club site, while also seeking to acquire the site for the lowest necessary cost and seek confirmation about what probity measures are in place to ensure transparency about these conflicts.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

 

 

C1219(1) Item 22       Mayoral Minute: Rainbow Crossings

Motion: (Byrne)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.    Note that Council’s LGBTI Working Group has proposed the installation of a Rainbow Crossing in the LGA as a strong, visible sign of pride and support for the LGBTI community;

 

2.    Note a location has been proposed at the intersections of King St and Enmore Rd, Newtown outside Newtown Station, for initial exploration of feasibility;

 

3.    Initiate immediate discussions with stakeholders including City of Sydney and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to understand the feasibility and requirements for installing a Rainbow Crossing at the intersection of King St and Enmore Rd, noting that the City of Sydney has proposed to install a Rainbow Crossing nearby on Wilson St, at the request of local residents; and

 

4.    Seek further advice, in consultation with the LGBTI Working Group, about the implementation of a Rainbow Crossing at this location as well as advice about potential suitable alternative locations in the LGA.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Crs Macri, Passas and Raciti

 

C1219(1) Item 23       Mayoral Minute: Unwins Bridge Road Signalised Pedestrian    Crossing

Motion: (Byrne)

 

THAT Council writes to the Deputy Secretary, Greater Sydney at Transport for NSW highlighting the dangers facing pedestrians crossing Unwins Bridge Road, Tempe, adjacent to Tillman Park, including a request for approval and funding of a signalised pedestrian crossing in Unwins Bridge Road adjacent to Tillman Park, as a matter of urgency.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

C1219(1) Item 1  Climate and Renewables Strategy

Motion: (York/Byrne)

 

THAT:

 

1.    Council adopt the Draft Climate and Renewables Strategy subject to incorporating the amendments in Table 1;

 

 

2.    The Climate and Renewables Strategy incorporate the principle of ‘Climate Justice’ to ensure that actions under the Strategy are targeted to benefit those in our community who are disproportionately harmed by the climate and energy crisis;

 

3.    The Strategy’s executive summary be revised to clearly state the Strategy’s corporate and community targets for renewables and emissions;

 

4.    The implementation plan address the need for adaptation measures within our community, including indoor and outdoor recreation spaces and child care centres, to respond to extreme weather conditions;

 

5.    The implementation plan address the need for adaptation measures within our community, including indoor and outdoor recreation spaces and child care centres, to respond to extreme weather conditions;

 

6.    Council receive advice on how a ‘Carbon Emission Implications’ section could be included with each item reported to Council; and

 

7.    Council reiterate the below resolutions adopted on 12 November 2019, note the priority of these items in the context of the Climate and Renewables Strategy, and receive an update report in early 2020;

 

“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

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, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis, Steer and York

Against Motion:          Crs Macri, Passas and Raciti

 

Amendment (Kiat/Da Cruz)

THAT:

1.    Consistent with Council’s declaration of a Climate Emergency, that the Climate and Renewables Strategy be amended to revise Council’s net zero corporate carbon emissions target to be reached by the end of 2020/21;

 

Motion Lost

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

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

 

2.    Council receive a report on the budgetary options for implementing actions under the Climate and Renewables Strategy at the earliest opportunity in 2020 to ensure it is prioritised in the process of developing the 2020/2021 Operational Plan and Budget. That this report include a draft implementation plan including shorter term interim targets for reaching the Strategy’s overall targets, with associated actions and budgetary allocations required; 

 

Motion Lost

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

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

 

Amendment (Stamolis/Passas)

 

THAT Council to report broad level financial commitments in the climate and renewables strategy (i.e. a summarised table).

 

Motion Tied

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

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

 

The Chairperson used his Casting Vote against the MOTION and the MOTION was lost.

 

 

Foreshadowed Motion (Macri/Passas)

 

THAT Council adopt the Draft Climate and Renewables Strategy subject to incorporating the amendments in Table 1.

 

This Foreshadowed motion lased.

 ADJOURNMENT

 

8.06pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

8.18pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

Motion: (Macri/McKenna OAM)

THAT Council move Items 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 en bloc and adopt the recommendations contained within.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reports with Confidential Information

 

C1219(1) Item 15       RFT 2119 External Legal Panel

Motion: (Macri/McKenna OAM)

 

THAT the tenders submitted below be accepted for the Inner West Council’s External Legal Provider Panel:

1.        Apex Planning and Environment Law;

2.        Clayton Utz;

3.        HWL Ebsworth Lawyers;

4.        Lindsay Taylor Lawyers;

5.        Maddocks;

6.        Pikes Verekers Lawyers; and

7.        Sparkes Helmore Lawyers.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

C1219(1) Item 16       Tender 18-19 Widening of the Booth Street Bridge, Annandale

Motion: (Macri/McKenna OAM)

 

THAT Council accept the offer from Statewide Civil Pty Ltd for the widening of the Booth Street Bridge for $2,081,362 (excl GST).

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

C1219(1) Item 17       Reimbursement of Legal Expenses

Motion: (Macri/McKenna OAM)

 

THAT Council reimburse legal expenses of $962.50 incurred by the Mayor in obtaining legal representation to attend Court in his role as the Mayor.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

C1219(1) Item 18       Tender T32-19 Dobroyd Point Seawall Upgrade

Motion: (Macri/McKenna OAM)

 

THAT Council rejects all tenders and cancels the proposal for the contract, Dobroyd Point Seawall Upgrade Tender T32-19.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

C1219(1) Item 19       Tender - SSROC Soil and Turf

Motion: (Macri/McKenna OAM)

 

THAT Council accept the recommendation to decline and negotiate all offers for:

 

Category 1 - Supply and Delivery/ Spread of landscaping soils, garden mixes, potting mixes and soil blends.

 

Category 3 – Supply only and or Supply and Laying of Turfgrass Varieties

with the view to entering into a contract with the most suitable contractors in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Clause 178 – Consideration of Tenders, sub clauses 1b and 3e. Offers received for these categories were from the service providers and not from the manufacturers and/or wholesalers themselves therefore, the pricing received did not offer a financial advantage and poses a higher risk in the capacity to supply in particular to bigger projects.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

C1219(1) Item 2  Drug and Alcohol Testing of Councillors

Motion: (Passas/Raciti)

 

THAT drug and alcohol testing of all Councillors be conducted prior to each Council Meeting.

 

 

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Macri, Passas and Raciti

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

 

Foreshadowed Motion: (Kiat/McKenna OAM)

THAT Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:                    Crs Passas and Raciti

 

C1219(1) Item 3  Additional Fees and Charges 2019/20

Motion: (Byrne/Drury)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.    Adopt the additional Fees and Charges for 2019/20 as listed in Attachment 1;

 

2.    Not adopt the draft lane hire fee at aquatic facilities;

 

3.    In recognition of the roles that affiliated swimming clubs play in supporting Council’s squad programs, Council publicly re-exhibit a draft fee for approved affiliated swimming clubs, being 20% of the lane hire fees for other approved aquatic sporting clubs; and

 

4.    In order to ensure optimum use of Council’s aquatic facilities, lane hire by approved affiliated swimming clubs shall be subject to bi-annual review where the demand for the use of the lanes, including hours and numbers of lanes, shall be demonstrated by the hiring clubs.

 

Motion Lost

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

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

 

Foreshadowed Motion (Macri/Drury)

THAT Council adopt the additional Fees and Charges for 2019/20 as listed in Attachments 1 and 2.

 

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Drury and Macri

Against Motion:          Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York

 

Foreshadowed Motion (Porteous/Passas)

THAT Council adopt the additional Fees and Charges for 2019/20 as listed in Attachments 1 and 2 with the following amendment:

 

a)    Not adopt the draft lane hire fee at aquatic facilities; and

b)    Publicly re-exhibit draft lane hire fee at aquatic facilities with full fee waiver for approved affiliated swimming clubs.

 

Motion Tied

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

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

 

The Chairperson used his Casting Vote for the MOTION and the MOTION was carried.

 

C1219(1) Item 4  Classification of Land - Marrickville Affordable Housing Units

Motion: (Kiat/Drury)

 

THAT Council:

  1. Resolves to classify land being lots 3, 44, 89, 95, 111, 129, 147, 173 and 181 in Strata Plan 99426 as Operational Land for the purpose of the Local Government Act 1993; and

  2. Indicate in principle support for establishment of an Affordable Housing Fund with the purpose of holding any revenue from affordable housing units and relevant VPA cash contributions, for reinvestment in maintenance of units and new affordable housing projects. Council to receive report on establishment of fund in early 2020 for inclusion in budget process.

 

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

C1219(1) Item 5  Planning Proposal - 245 Marion Street, Leichhardt

Motion: (Da Cruz/Stamolis)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Not support the Planning Proposal for 245 Marion Street, Leichhardt for the reasons recommended in the Council officers’ assessment report (Attachment 1); and

 

2.   Should the Proponent request a Rezoning Review by the NSW Department of

Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), delegation is given to the Senior Manager Planning to lodge a submission in accordance with this report.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

C1219(1) Item 6  Rates Path Harmonisation

Motion: (Drury/Porteous)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.    Make an application to the Minister to vary its Rates Path Harmonisation to 1 July 2021; and

 

2.    Receive a timeline of the community engagement plan at the March 2020 Ordinary Council meeting.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Councillor Drury left the Meeting at 9:15 pm.

Councillor Drury returned to the Meeting at 9:18 pm.

Councillor Drury left the Meeting at 9:20 pm.

C1219(1) Item 7  Sustainable Procurement Policy

Motion: (McKenna OAM/York)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.    Endorse the Draft Sustainable Procurement Policy shown as Attachment 1 with the following amendments:

 

a)    Council will preference:

 

                       i.         Local Suppliers;

                                ii.             Organisations that employ people with disabilities;

                               iii.            Indigenous suppliers or people that come from disadvantaged communities, where possible, where other factors are equal and reasonable comparative market rates are offered.

 

b)    Replace  the section referencing the International Labour Standards with the following simple statement:

 

                          i.        Council will only engage suppliers who act in accordance with Australia’s industrial relations laws and awards; and

 

c)    Defer implementation of the Adani Boycott pending receipt of responses from affected suppliers whom council has written to regarding the matter and legal advice about the legal consequences of the boycott and how it relates to the local government act and other legislation.

 

2.    Rescind the Sustainable Procurement Policy (THINK Procurement) from the former Marrickville Council.

 

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and Steer

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

Absent:                        Cr Drury

 

Foreshadowed Motion (Kiat/Steer)

THAT Council:

 

1.    Endorse the Draft Sustainable Procurement Policy shown as Attachment 1 with the following amendments:

 

a)    Council will preference:

 

                       i.         Local Suppliers;

                                ii.             organisations that employ people with disabilities;

                               iii.            Indigenous suppliers or people that come from disadvantaged communities, where possible, where other factors are equal and reasonable comparative market rates are offered.

 

2.    Rescind the Sustainable Procurement Policy (THINK Procurement) from the former Marrickville Council.

 

Motion Carried

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

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

Absent:                        Cr Drury

 

C1219(1) Item 8  Statistical Report on Code of Conduct Complaints

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Porteous)

 

THAT Council note the Statistical Report on Code of Conduct Complaints for the period 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019.

 

 

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Drury

 

C1219(1) Item 9  Learn to Swim Program Enrolments

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Porteous)

 

THAT Council note the report.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Drury

Councillor Drury returned to the Meeting at 9:25 pm.

Councillors Macri and Raciti left the Meeting at 9:26 pm.

C1219(1) Item 10       Notice of Motion: Taking Action on Poverty in the Inner West

Motion: (Byrne/Porteous)

 

THAT Council:

1.    Seek collaboration and assistance from relevant local organisations and peak bodies to conduct an audit measuring key indicators of poverty in the Inner West including rates of unemployment and underemployment, hunger, rental stress, homelessness and rough sleeping as well as disability, physical and mental ill-health (as they relate to poverty). An update should be provided to Councillors on the response from relevant organisations and their willingness to contribute to the audit;

2.    Subsequent to any audit being completed, work with others to seek cooperation from the state and federal governments to implement local solutions to the identified issues;

 

3.    Write to Councils across NSW to gauge their interest in undertaking such an audit in their communities and collaborating with the Inner West Council to better understand the local impacts of poverty; and

 

4.    Give consideration, once a response has been received from the parties listed above, to working with them to develop a tool kit for local communities to be able to audit and measure poverty within their communities and to advocate for local solutions to poverty in their area. 

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Cr Passas

Absent:                        Crs Macri and Raciti

Councillors Macri and Raciti returned to the Meeting at 9:28 pm.

C1219(1) Item 11       Notice of Motion: Stanmore Public School Pedestrian Safety

Motion: (York/Steer)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.    Note the efforts of staff and parents at Stanmore Public School who have been campaigning for traffic calming measures around the school for several years, in light of the significant growth of the school itself, and traffic congestion in the area generally, which have increased concerns for the safety of Stanmore PS school students arriving to and leaving from the school via nearby roads – particularly Holt St, Cambridge St and Trafalgar St;

 

2.    Note that the school has successfully secured a traffic warden for the Holt St crossing, which has reportedly made a great difference to the safety of school children arriving at and leaving from the school;

 

3.    Note that the school and P&C received written advice from TfNSW in 2017 advising that RMS would install additional speed zone signs and pavement markings on Trafalgar St and investigate other possible safety treatments. Two years later, no speed zone signs or pavement markings have been installed;

 

4.    Write to the Minister for Roads requesting the commitments made by RMS in 2017 be honoured, and that additional speed zone signs and pavement markings be installed on Trafalgar St as soon as possible; and

 

5.    Organise a meeting with the Inner West Council CEO to discuss how Council can support further safety measures and traffic calming around the school grounds.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

C1219(1) Item 12       Notice of Motion: Stanmore Pocket Parks

Motion: (York/Steer)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Notes that funds have been budgeted in the 2019-20 budget for renewal works at Bain Playground and Crammond Park, Stanmore, and that public consultation was opened in November regarding these works;

 

2.   Re-commits to completing these works as planned in 2020; and

 

3.   Where possible and appropriate, seeks to incorporate some signage in the works that provides interpretation of the heritage of the parkland and area, which might include reference to the origin of the names of the parks and/or the historical uses of the land.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

C1219(1) Item 13       Notice of Motion: Initiated a proposal to de-merger the Inner    West Council

Motion: (Porteous/Steer)

 

That Council defer this Item Until 11 February 2020 Meeting.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Cr Passas

 

Foreshadowed Motion (Passas)

 

THAT Council not support the de-merger proposal.

 

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed for want of seconder.

Urgency Motion

Councillor Stamolis requested that the meeting consider an Urgency Motion with regards to Resourcing Council meetings after 10.00pm.

The Mayor declared this matter not urgent.

  

Meeting closed at 9.36 pm.

 

 

 

 

Public Speakers:

 

 

Item #

 

Speaker                     

Suburb

Item 1:

Anna Harvey

Rachel Green

Croydon

Lewisham

Item 7:

Janet Kossy

Gillian Reffell

Newtown

Summer Hill

Item 10:

Jorge Gutierrez

Summer Hill

 

 


 

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held on 11 February 2020 at                               Ashfield Service Centre

 

Meeting commenced at 6.32pm

 

Present:

Darcy Byrne

Vittoria Raciti

Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury

Lucille McKenna OAM

Colin Hesse

Sam Iskandar

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

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer, Director Development and Recreation

Cathy Edwards-Davis

Director Infrastructure

Gwilym Griffiths

Urban Forest and Ecology Manager

Ian Naylor

Manager Governance

Katherine Paixao

Governance  Coordinator

 

APOLOGIES:                                     Nil

 

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:    Nil

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

Motion: (Passas/Da Cruz)

THAT Council defer adoption of the Confirmation of Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 10 December 2019 until the webcast is checked for the amendments moved in relation to C1219(1) Item 1 Climate and Renewables Strategy.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

C0220(1) Item 22       Mayoral Minute: Condolence motion: Bushfire Victims

Motion: (Byrne)

 

THAT Council express our very sincere and heartfelt condolences to the families of the 33 Australian and American citizens who lost their lives and everyone people who has been impacted by this summer’s bushfire disaster.

 

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

C0220(1) Item 23       Mayoral Minute: Condolence motion: Greg Gibson

Motion: (Byrne)

 

THAT Council writes a letter of condolence to Greg Gibson’s family, expressing our sadness on his passing, and thank them for Greg’s service to the Marrickville community, inclusivity and grassroots sport.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

C0220(1) Item 24       Mayoral Minute: Condolence motion: Barry McDonald

Motion: (Byrne)

 

THAT Council writes a letter of condolence to the family of Barry McDonald, expressing our sadness at his passing and commending the contribution he made to ending apartheid in South Africa.

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, 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.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

7.13pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

7.15pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

 

Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 7:36 pm.

Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 7:49 pm.

 

Suspension of Standing Orders

 

Motion : (Porteous/Stamolis)

 

THAT Council bring forward Items 1, 2, 9, 10, 15 and 16 which have registered speakers.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

8.06pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

8.10pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

 

Councillor Porteous left the Meeting at 8:20 pm.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

8.20pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

8.26pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

 

Councillor Porteous returned to the Meeting at 8:32 pm.

 

C0220(1) Item 1  Tree Management DCP

Motion: (Byrne/Macri)

 

THAT Council:

 

  1. Adopt Version 3 of the Tree DCP, as publicly exhibited, with the following amendments:

 

a)    That that there be no height limit on “Weeds Species” which can be replaced; and

 

b)    That Kaffir Plum, Bunya Bunya Pine, Norfolk Island Pine and Hoop Pine be included.

 

  1. Review the policy after 12 months of implementation and the review be reported to Council;

 

  1. Prepare guidelines and a process to ensure that tree replacement requirements are explained to the community, is monitored by Council and validated by Council;

 

  1. When mandatory provisions for replacement of a tree based on distance from a dwelling house or garage have been met, officers may not refuse the issuing of a permit; and

 

  1. The application assessment criteria for complying development be re-instated as per tree DCP version 1 to be consistent with the relevant SEPP.

 

Motion Carried

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

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

 

Amendment (Stamolis/Kiat)

THAT:

 

  1. The proposal to permit ‘selective pruning to a 3m clearance above the roof’ requires the branch diameter to be a limit of 150mm; and

 

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer

Against Motion:          Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti and York;

 

  1. The application assessment criteria for complying development be re-instated as per tree DCP version 1 to be consistent with the relevant SEPP.

 

 

 

Motion Carried

For Motion:                 Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer

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

 

As this amendment was carried, it was incorporated into the primary motion.

 

Foreshadowed Motion (Passas)

 

THAT a full independent investigation from EY be called for the whole Tree DCP process since February 2018 when the motion was first put forward.

 

The Mayor ruled this Foreshadowed Motion Out of Order as the motion did not identify a source of funding for  the motion as required by Clause 5.1(1) of the Code of Meeting Practice.

 

Foreshadowed Motion (Kiat/Porteous)

 

THAT:

  1. Council note that the Tree DCP as originally reported to Council (with the changes following exhibition but without the amendments moved by Clr Macri/Byrne), following its original exhibition and robust community consultation, has had the strongest community support compared to subsequent versions. That Council adopt the Tree DCP as initially recommended to Council on 27 August 2019, with the additional inclusion of the internal review mechanism that was added into subsequent versions; and 

 

  1. For the avoidance of doubt, the table circulated by the CEO  by email to Councillors today comparing the 4 versions of the DCP since 27 August 2019 be included in the minutes of this meeting.

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.

 

Councillor Passas left the Meeting at 9:07 pm.

 

C0220(1) Item 2  Creation of Little Italy precinct

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Iskandar)

 

THAT Council:

 

  1. Endorse central Leichhardt as the location to be named Little Italy, incorporating Norton Street (from Parramatta Road to the City west link) and Marion Street (from Hawthorn Parade to Balmain Road) as the Precinct;

 

  1. Submit the application for the renaming to the Geographic Names Board;

 

  1. Convene a meeting with the Italian Government, Co.As.It and all relevant organisations and businesses who participated in the consultation to plan for activations and public art to plan the launch of Little Italy and associated events; and

 

  1. Note that there is a Piazza Leichardt in Giovinazzo a small town on the east coast of Italy about 23 km north of Bari as a result of a sister town relationship established by Leichhardt Council.

 

 

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Passas

 

Councillor Passas returned to the Meeting at 9:15 pm.

Councillor Iskandar left the Meeting at 9:22 pm.

Councillor Iskandar returned to the Meeting at 9:28 pm.

 

C0220(1) Item 9  Notice of Motion: Petersham Oval Grandstand re-naming

Motion: (Macri/Raciti)

 

THAT:

 

    1. Council re-name the Petersham Oval Grandstand to “The Hughes family-Dudley Seddon Memorial Grandstand” following community consultation; and

 

    1. Consideration be given to Amy Hudson and Hazel Pritchard being part of the Walk of Champions at Marrickville Park.

 

Motion Carried

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

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

 

Foreshadowed Motion (Steer/Da Cruz)

THAT:

  1. The proposed name change as well as Amy Hudson and Hazel Pritchard and any alternative names identified by Council staff be included in the Plan of Management for public consultation; and

 

  1. This motion be deferred until public consultation takes place.

 

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.

 

C0220(1) Item 10       Notice of Motion: Initiated a proposal to de-merger the Inner    West Council

Motion: (Porteous/Stamolis)

 

THAT Council notes that:

 

1.   Leichhardt, Marrickville and Ashfield councils were forcibly amalgamated in May 2016 by the Baird Government to form the Inner West Council;

 

2.   After 3 years of the forced amalgamation of 3 good, high functioning councils the amalgamation has not achieved the cost savings promised by the Baird Government and in fact has put additional pressures on staff and systems which has impacted on the quality of services delivered by the council and left the council with on-going budget deficits. Participatory democracy has also been seriously eroded by this forced council amalgamation;

 

3.   This council supports the right of this council and other councils in NSW to de-amalgamate where the community demonstrates their preference for council to de-amalgamate; and

 

4.   Council immediately writes to the Minister for Local Government requesting that in light of the recent decision to de-merge Snowy Valleys Council and Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council that the State Government fund a referendum of the Inner West to ask the community if they wish to demerge.

 

Motion Lost

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

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

 

The following Confidential information report was adopted in open session.

Reports with Confidential Information

C0220(1) Item 20       Tender 42-19 Richard Murden Reserve Shared Path and Lighting        Upgrade

Motion: (Drury/McKenna OAM)

 

THAT Council adopt the recommendation contained in the Confidential Attachment 1.

 

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

 

Meeting closed at 10.02pm

 

The following items will be considered at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 25 February 2020; Items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Speakers:

 

 

Item #

 

Speaker                     

Suburb

Item 1:

Gareth Jolly

Matina Mottee

Rene Holmes

George Poly

Jo Clulow

Monica Stoll De Mayer

Meron Wilson on behalf of Elisabeth Dark

Toula Chrisafis

Prof Simon Chapman AO

Patrick Medley

Patricia Madden

Julia Harvey

Maria Varvaressos

Balmain

Croydon

Ashfield

Marrickville

Balmain

Stanmore

Annandale

Summer Hill

Stanmore

Birchgrove

Balmain

Petersham

Stanmore

Item 2:

Thomas Camporeale

Leichhardt (Representing Co.As.It)

Item 9:

 Lyall Gardner

Bonnet Bay (Representing Petersham Cricket Club)

Item 10:

Meron Wilson

Kobi Shetty

Djava David

Leichhardt

Lilyfield

Leichhardt

Item 15:

Elizabeth Rechniewski

Annandale

Item 16:

Toula Chrisafis

Summer Hill

 


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 1

Subject:         Mayoral Minute: Disaster relief funding for RFS       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.    

From:             The Mayor, Councillor Darcy Byrne   

 

 

Motion:

 

THAT Council gives a $50,000 donation to the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to assist it in its disaster relief activities during the ongoing bushfire crisis.

 

 

 

Background

 

In early January, I wrote to Councillors about how best Council could assist and mobilise our community to help the local governments and communities affected by the bushfire disaster. 

 

After liaising with the CEO, I decided to use delegated authority to bring forward the $50,000 in disaster relief charitable funds, which we resolved to include in the 2020/21 budget, as an immediate donation to the Rural Fire Service (RFS).

In addition, the CEO agreed to convert the end of summer event that was scheduled to take place on February 8 in Enmore Park into a fundraising concert and raffle for the RFS.

 

However, following the cancellation of the event due to inclement weather, the fundraising raffle is to be rescheduled for another date in the near future.

The raffle prizes have been generously donated by residents, local organisations and businesses and all proceeds will go to the RFS.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 2

Subject:         Mayoral Minute: Yabun Festival       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.    

From:             The Mayor, Councillor Darcy Byrne   

 

 

Motion:

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Support the Yabun Festival with a $30,000 sponsorship in 2020; and

2.   Receive a report regarding an annual funding process that would allow Yabun to be part of Council’s formal grant framework from 2021.

 

 

Background

 

 

Following a resolution in November last year to transfer all ceremonial and celebratory events, other than the citizenship ceremony, away from 26 January and to promote attendance at the Yabun Festival instead, myself and CEO Michael Deegan met with the Board of Koori Radio, which auspices the Yabun Festival, in late December to discuss how Council can support the event.

 

Following an official request from Yabun, I used delegated authority to approve a contribution from Council of $30 000 to sponsor the Festival.

In keeping with the November resolution, I am asking Council to explore ways that the Yabun Festival can receive annual sponsorship from Council and be included as part of its formal grant framework.

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 3

Subject:         Mayoral Minute: Birchgrove and Balmain Ferries Changes       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.    

From:             The Mayor, Councillor Darcy Byrne   

 

 

Motion:

 

THAT Council:

 

1.    Registers its strong opposition to the proposal to eliminate all direct services from both Birchgrove and Thames Street wharves to Circular Quay; and the direction for all passengers on the Parramatta River to transfer at Balmain East for ferry services to Circular Quay; and

2.    Writes to the Minister for Transport and Roads condemning the proposal.

 

 

Background

 

Changes are being proposed regarding ferry services in the Inner West.

 

If the proposed changes were to go ahead, all services from both Birchgrove and Thames Street Wharves to Circular Quay would be eliminated from 2021.

 

Both these wharves provide a heavily used public transport connection between our community and the heart of the city. This cut would leave users of Birchgrove and Thames Street wharves stranded each morning and night.

 

The plans to direct all passengers travelling the Parramatta River route to change at Balmain East for remaining services to Circular Quay would pump thousands of more commuters through Balmain East and this would inevitably increase the pressure on existing passengers at the wharf. Despite this, no additional peak weekday services to Circular Quay are part of the plan.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 4

Subject:         Mayoral Minute: Rozelle Interchange       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.    

From:             The Mayor, Councillor Darcy Byrne   

 

 

Motion:

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Notes the provision of onsite parking for staff working on WestConnex Stages 3a and 3b is totally inadequate and is having massive impacts on parking in local streets;

2.   Notes the $178,000 allocated from Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to fund Resident Parking Schemes (RPS) investigations in areas affected by the construction of the Rozelle Interchange and Stage 3a works near King George Park;

3.   Notes that given the complexity of RMS requirements, that no new RPS were sufficiently supported by residents to be established in the streets bordering King George Park when surveys were conducted in 2019;

4.   Letterboxes affected areas to notify residents how they can participate and make proposals to the TfNSW Resident Parking Scheme investigations to be funded from the TfNSW grant;

5.   Continues to lobby TfNSW and the project contractor to continue to investigate other measures to mitigate the impacts of worker parking, including appropriate onsite or satellite parking provisions, carpool strategies and public transport initiatives, in the areas affected by the construction of Rozelle Interchange;

6.   Designs a flyer to be made available to residents outlining how they can lodge complaints about compliance breaches on Stage 3a and 3b WestConnex construction sites and advocate to the State Government about traffic, parking and other impacts;

7.   Makes the amelioration of the impacts of worker parking and traffic disruption along Lilyfield Road, due to the construction of the Rozelle Interchange, a priority; and

8.   Writes to the State Government demanding they make publicly available the satellite imaging technology the Government has purchased relating to WestConnex construction impacts so that residents can determine the impact of WestConnex construction on their properties.

 

 

Background

 

 

In January, Council was informed that Transport for NSW had agreed to fund the investigation and implementation of Resident Parking Schemes around the Rozelle Interchange up to the value of $178,000. These areas include the Rozelle/Lilyfield, Iron Cove and Annandale North zones.

 

The Rozelle/Lilyfield zone is bounded by Grove Street, Balmain Road, Matilda Street, Regent Street, Woodlark Street, Cook Street, Denison Street, Alfred Street, Gordon Street, and Lilyfield Road.

 

The Iron Cove zone is bounded by Victoria Road, Callan Park, Springside Street, Manning Street and Darling Street.

 

Annandale North zone is bounded by Railway Parade, Hutchinson Street, Rose Street, Trafalgar Street, and The Crescent.

 

Last year, a significant number of residents in streets in the Iron Cove zone approached Council to investigate whether a Resident Parking Scheme could be established in their streets.

 

But the high community threshold that needed to be reached before a Resident Parking Scheme could be implemented proved to be a serious barrier and the scheme was unable to be rolled out.

 

Council should also make it a priority to mitigate the impacts of worker parking and traffic disruption along Lilyfield Road.

 

Residents are already being hammered by WestConnex parking issues and rat runners speeding through side streets as they try to avoid long traffic jams. Council should put in place measures that alleviate the anxieties of residents.

 

Council should also ask the State Government to make public the satellite imagery and technology it bought relating to the WestConnex construction, which show the extent of surface movement caused by West Connex tunnelling activity in Sydney.

 

Prior to the State Government’s buying this technology and then placing it under lock and key, initial data showed that properties up to 300 metres away from tunnelling works were significantly affected by the construction.

To date, the State Government has refused to release the data or make it publicly available to residents. 

 

This data is vital for residents to ascertain if tunnelling connected to the WestConnex project has damaged their homes, and the withholding of the data is preventing residents from seeking fair compensation for any damage.

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 5

Subject:         Mayoral Minute: Property and Rating System       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.    

From:             The Mayor, Councillor Darcy Byrne   

 

Motion:

 

THAT Council thanks and congratulates the dedicated team of more than 30 Council staff lead by Council’s Chief Operating Officer and Director Development and Recreation, Elizabeth Richardson, Chief Information Officer, Harin Perera, and Project Manager, Steve Johnson, who worked tirelessly to deliver this state-of-the-art technology to the Inner West.

 

 

Background

 

Inner West Council celebrated a major milestone recently with the introduction of a single, fully integrated Property and Rating system. Property and Rating (P&R) is the last major module to be rolled out in the OneCouncil suite. OneCouncil is Council’s major integrated enterprise software solution, which is used for most of Council’s business functions. This includes Finance, Electronic Document and Records Management (ECM), Payroll, Asset Management, Property and Rating, Payroll and Budgeting. This suite integrates all our legacy platforms into a single, unified system. The release of P&R is a major milestone in our journey towards working as one Council. P&R is a system utilised by a large proportion of Council staff daily. It is the main system that relates to residents, ratepayers, developers and conveyancers. All staff will now work in a common system, which means enhanced online services and harmonised and unified processes and practices for everyone across the Inner West.

 

​During the amalgamation, Council was using a multitude of corporate applications (all different) to conduct business. The use of these legacy systems continued until now. Council made the decision to replace these legacy applications into a single cloud system, OneCouncil. Customers will benefit from the new system by being able to:

·      Access the online portal, enabling self-service.

·      Apply for certificates online (for example, 10.7 Planning Certificate and 603 Rates certificates).

·      Apply for development related certificates and applications.

·      See lodged applications.

·      Apply for a parking permit.

·      View all debts and update contact details.

·      Track Applications/Certificates.

·      Make online payments, such as rates.

·      Search for property and land information.

·      Create and track a customer request.

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.  


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 6

Subject:         Housing and Transport Strategies - Post exhibition report           

Prepared By:      Terri Southwell - Team Leader - Urban Strategy  

Authorised By:  Harjeet Atwal - Senior Manager Planning

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council:

 

1.       Adopt the draft Integrated Transport Study and Strategy (Attachments 1 and 2);

 

2.       Adopt draft Inner West Local Housing Strategy (Attachment 3); and

 

3.       Seek endorsement from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for the strategies.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

Three key Inner West strategies have been exhibited in 2019 which inform the Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS). The three strategies relate to transport, housing and employment and retail lands. The draft Integrated Transport Strategy aims to address future transport challenges in Inner West relating to congestion, public health, liveability, economic productivity and climate change. The draft Inner West Local Housing Strategy identifies the unique housing needs of Inner West’s current and future residents, develops an approach to provide for modest housing growth consistent with projected future population growth. The housing strategy, once adopted by Council, must then be considered by Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for endorsement.

 

CONSULTATION

 

Council engaged the Inner West community on the strategies on Your Say Inner West. The strategies (including background reports) were placed on public exhibition from 24 June to 28 July 2019. Engagement Outcomes Reports, summarising the survey and submission results for the two strategies can be found at: local-housing-strategy and integrated-transport-strategy

 

AMENDMENTS

 

As a result of the public exhibition the following key changes are recommended:--

 

Draft Integrated Transport Strategy

 

·             Include additional cycling and pedestrian routes to the strategic cycling map and the pedestrian network map;

·             Transport vision include an aim to transition to environmentally sustainable transport;

·             Review Council’s community bus services and investigate expansion;

·             Investigation of the feasibility of providing car-free streets in certain periods of the week for events;

·             Emphasise the importance of vegetation and tree canopy for protecting pedestrians;

·             Advocate for car share, E-bikes and other bicycle share systems to be included in the OPAL card system;

·             Amend light rail short cut to be between Wentworth Park Station and Exhibition Centre Station, instead of from Glebe Station and Wentworth Park Station;

·             Support the proposed Light Rail to the Bays Precinct via Glebe Island Bridge having direct interchange with the Metro at the proposed Bays Precinct Metro Station, and support possible extensions to Rozelle Bay Light Rail Station or towards Balmain Town Centre; and

·             Advocate to improve the coverage and frequency of ferry services in the LGA.

 

Draft Inner West Local Housing Strategy

 

·    Include actions for affordable housing including advocacy to the State government and investigating planning mechanisms;

·    Require compliance to the Liveable Housing Guidelines;

·    Include an action to work with Specialist Disability Providers to increase accessible housing in key accessible areas;

·    Add the existing biodiversity corridor and bandicoot protection zone as a constraint for housing; and

·    Include key performance indicators to measure supply and demand for affordable housing in the LGA including Council’s affordable housing portfolio.

 

The strategies incorporating these amendments are shown as Attachments 2 and 3.

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Many of the recommended actions will have funding implications over coming years, including studies and infrastructure recommended in the draft strategies to support increased population. These will need to be considered in the development of a new contributions plan, and through Councils four-year delivery program and budget process.

 

Attachments 1, 2 and 3 have been published separately in the Attachments Document on Council’s Website https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/about/the-council/council-meetings/current-council-meetings

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

Draft Integrated Transport Study - for adoption - (published separately on Council’s website)

2.

Draft Integrated Transport Strategy - for adoption - (published separately on Council’s website)

3.

Draft Local Housing Strategy - Combined Study and Strategy - for adoption - (published separately on Council’s website)

  


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 7

Subject:         Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement - Post Exhibition Report            

Prepared By:      Louise Higginson - Strategic Planner  

Authorised By:  Harjeet Atwal - Senior Manager Planning

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council:

 

1.       Endorse the Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) (Attachment 1) for submission to the Greater Sydney Commission; and

 

2.       Delegate authority to the CEO to ‘make’ the LSPS following receipt of written support from the Greater Sydney Commission, addressing any requirements or conditions which may be included and publish it on the NSW Planning Portal.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (draft LSPS) provides a broad land use planning vision for Inner West to 2036. The statement outlines the special characteristics which contribute to the local identity of the area, how growth and change will be managed into the future and where further strategic planning investigation is required. The statement is supported by a strong strategic evidence base, including, but not limited to, the Local Housing Strategy (LHS) and the Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS). 

 

The LSPS will act as a link between the NSW Government's regional and district plans, and the priorities within Council’s community strategic plan. The LSPS will also be used to guide Council’s comprehensive Local Environmental Plan, Development Control Plan and Development Contributions Plan.

 

The Draft LSPS is required to be endorsed by Council and be sent to the Greater Sydney Commission (GSC) for the final assurance check on 3 March 2020. The LSPS can only be ‘made’ following receipt of written advice from the GSC stating that the Commission supports the statement as being consistent with the applicable regional and district plan (in this case the Eastern City District Plan). The LSPS must be made by 31 March 2020.

 

CONSULTATION

 

The Draft LSPS was publicly exhibited for five weeks from 23 September 2019 to 27 October 2019 and 182 submissions from individuals and interest groups were received. Overall, more than 89% of respondents agreed with the 20 year vision, the majority agreed with Council’s approach to improving the area’s liveability and to increasing the resilience of our environment and community to hazards. Significantly, over 91% of respondents agreed with and support Council’s proposal to develop a Blue/Green Grid. The Engagement Outcomes Report summarises the survey and submission results for the draft LSPS and can be found on the Your Say Inner West project page.

 

AMENDMENTS

 

Key amendments recommended to the Draft LSPS as a result of the public exhibition, referral to state agencies and the GSC ‘health check’ include:

 

a.  Collaboration with Department of Planning Industry and Environment on a high-level principle-based planning strategy for the Marrickville and Dulwich Hill Urban Renewal Areas;

b.  Maps and actions that better reflect Inner West’s relationship to the Harbour (Sydney) CBD and the Innovation Corridor in the District Plan;

c.  Reframing and rephrasing of the ‘outcomes’ under Sections 6.1, 10.1 and 11.1 into actions and sub-actions to make it clear that we are not pre-empting the outcomes of investigations or advocacy;

d.  Add an additional link to the Blue/Green Grid link connecting Lewisham Station to Petersham Park and then further north to Leichhardt Market Place;

e.  Updating Planning Priority 3 to demonstrate a stronger commitment to protecting, maintaining and increasing the urban forest, native vegetation and habitat;

f.   Updating Planning Priority 4 to demonstrate a stronger commitment to enhancing water quality and waterway health;

g.  Strengthening of action in relation to open spaces and community facilities.

 

The draft LSPS, with all changes recommended can be found at Attachment 1.

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Several of the recommended actions have funding implications, however many of the actions are dependent on the commitment and delivery of infrastructure from State Government. In these circumstances the Draft LSPS includes actions that will be undertaken only where there is funding/ delivery commitment by the relevant authority. Where the action is not dependent on the commitment of infrastructure or service delivery from an external government authority or agency, the implementation of the action will need to be considered in the development of a new Contributions Plan, Voluntary Planning Agreements and through Council’s Delivery Programs and budgeting process. A timeframe is identified for each action (short, medium, long term and ongoing) to assist in the prioritisation of infrastructure or services.

 

Attachment 1 has been published separately in the Attachments Document on Council’s Website https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/about/the-council/council-meetings/current-council-meetings

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement - (published separately on Council’s website)

   


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 8

Subject:         Dog Off Leash Areas in Parks Policy       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.    

Prepared By:      Aaron Callaghan - Parks and Recreation Planning Manager  

Authorised By:  Elizabeth Richardson - Chief Operating Officer, Director Development & Recreation

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council:

 

1.       Adopt the Dogs Off-Leash Areas in Parks Policy;

 

2.       Rescind the former Council’s policies including: Companion Animals Management Plan 2009 (former Ashfield), the Local Companion Animals Management Plan and Open Space Strategy for Dogs Policy (former Leichhardt), the Off Leash Dogs Policy (former Leichhardt) and the Open Space Strategy for Dogs (former Leichhardt);

 

3.       Develop a map of all dog off-leash areas in parks, as a resource for the community; and

 

4.       Commences the development of a Commercial Dog Walking Policy which address key issues associated with equity of access, public liability insurance, compliance with legislative requirements and the effective management of parks and open space areas.

 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION

The purpose of the Policy is to identify appropriate criteria for dog off-leash areas in parks so that public spaces can be enjoyed by all members of the community and natural areas are protected.

 

The draft Dogs Off-Leash Areas in Parks Policy was placed on public exhibition on the Your Say Inner West website from the 4 September to 2 October 2019.  The draft policy was promoted via a suite of promotions including Facebook, Twitter, the Council page in the Inner West Courier on 17 September, at the Dulwich Hill – Village Fair and at the Summer Hill – Neighborhood Feast.

 

771 people visited the Your Say website and 122 people made a submission.  74 people (61%) support the Policy, 24 people (20%) do not support the Policy and 24 people (20%) are uncertain/ neutral.  The Engagement Report is available on the Your Say website.

Of the people who responded to the survey, 94 provided comments.  They key themes outlined in the comments were as follows:

 

Commercial Dog Walking in Designated Dog off leash Parks.

 

Commercial dog walking is becoming a regular occurrence in Council’s parks and open space network. Council has received complaints from local residents and park users in relation to the unregulated nature of this activity.

 

Given the limitations and increasing pressures on the use and access to the Park and Open Space network, it is recommended that Council develop a Commercial Dog Walker Permit policy to address:

 

·     equity of access,

·     public liability issues associated with commercial dog walkers

·     Ability to identify, mitigate and manage dog behavioral related matters

·     compliance with relevant companion animal legislation

·     the effective management of parks and open space areas to prevent over use and minimise the potential for recreational conflict (with other park users).   

 

Under the Companion Animals Act, a dog is not considered to be under the effective control of a person if the person has more than 4 dogs under his or her control. Concerns have been expressed from the community that a number of commercial dog walkers are not adhering to the law in this regard and that a number of parks currently being accessed by commercial operators are not suitable spaces for such high use.  A policy framework is needed to provide clarification on the obligations of commercial dog walkers as well as ensure good open space management.  This policy will be developed with input and ownership from Council’s Companion Animal Services team, Legal Services and Sport and Recreation.

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Park Plans of Management as developed will consider costs associated with off leash areas.

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

Dog Off Leash Areas in Parks

  


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 9

Subject:         Companion Animal Action Plan 2019-2023       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.   

Prepared By:      Jenny Nelson - Team Leader Companion Animal Services 

Authorised By:  Elizabeth Richardson - Chief Operating Officer, Director Development & Recreation

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council:

 

1.       Adopt the Draft Companion Animal Action Plan, and

 

2.       Write to all who made submissions in relation to the Draft Companion Animal Action Plan to inform them of Council’s decision.

 

 

 

DISCUSSION

The Draft Companion Animal Action Plan 2019-2023, details how Council intends to manage responsible companion animal ownership in the Inner West for the next 4 years.

 

Section 6(A) of the Companion Animals Act 1998, requires NSW councils to promote awareness of the requirements of the Act and manage procedures related to the responsibilities of companion animal ownership. There are approximately 35,500 dogs and 29,200 cats identified on the NSW Companion Animals Register as residing within the Inner West LGA.

 

The Draft Companion Animal Action Plan was publicly exhibited from 28 October 2019 to 24 November 2019 and a total of twenty (20) submissions were received. The majority of submissions supported the plan and provided feedback on off-leash area, monitoring of public spaces and the environment. This feedback will be considered in the implementation of the Plan.

 

A copy of the community engagement report can be viewed at: https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/companion-animal-action-plan

 

Attachment 1 has been published separately in the Attachments Document on Council’s Website https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/about/the-council/council-meetings/current-council-meetings

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

Companion Animal Action Plan 2019 – 2023 - (published separately on Council’s website)

  


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 10

Subject:         Voluntary Planning Agreement Policy        

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.   

Prepared By:      Bojan Sodic - Strategic Investments Manager 

Authorised By:  Elizabeth Richardson - Chief Operating Officer, Director Development & Recreation

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Endorse the draft Voluntary Planning Agreement Policy provided in Attachment 1; and

 

2.   Rescind the Voluntary Planning Agreement policies of the former Leichhardt and Marrickville councils.

 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION

The draft Voluntary Planning Agreements Policy has been prepared to provide a framework for the preparation and execution of planning agreements. This Policy applies to planning agreements that the Council might enter into with a land owner or developer who requests changes to a Local Environmental Plan either through a planning proposal request or a development application for land within the Inner West local government area

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The Policy states that Council will receive 50% of the uplift in land value due to the approval of a Planning Proposal.

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The Voluntary Planning Agreement Policy was placed on public exhibition and one  submission was received in relation to the 50% uplift and no change is recommended to the exhibited policy. The engagement outcomes report can be viewed: https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/voluntary-planning-agreement-policy

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement Policy

  


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 11

Subject:         Grants and Fee Scale Policy and Grant Program Guidelines 2020       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.   

Prepared By:      Tess Newton-Palmer - Community Resourcing and Research Supervisor, 

Authorised By:  Erla Ronan - Director City Living

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council amends the Grants and Fee Scale Policy and adopts the Grant Program Guidelines 2020 as shown in Attachments 1 and 2.

 

 

 

DISCUSSION

The Draft Grants and Fee Scale Policy and Draft Inner West Grant Program Guidelines 2020 were circulated to Councillors on 3 September 2019 and placed on public exhibition for 28 days from 19 October 2019 to 17 November 2019.

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

During the exhibition period, Council received 8 submissions.  Submissions provided feedback on the operation of the grants programs and this was considered as part of the Grant Program Guidelines.

 

The community engagement outcomes report can be viewed here:

 

https://yoursay.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/49907/widgets/262891/documents/128749

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Council’s Annual Grant Program is supported by recurrent funding of $443,000.

 

Attachment 2 has been published separately in the Attachments Document on Council’s Website https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/about/the-council/council-meetings/current-council-meetings

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

Draft Grants and Fee Scale Policy

2.

Draft Inner West Grant Program Guidelines 2020 - (published separately on Council’s website)

  


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 12

Subject:         National General Assembly of Local Government 2020       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.    

Prepared By:      Katherine Paixao - Governance Coordinator  

Authorised By:  Melodie Whiting - Director Corporate

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council:

 

1.       Give consideration to Councillors attending the National General Assembly of Local Government 2020; and

 

2.       Give consideration to putting forward and adopting any motions that meet the National General Assembly’s criteria by 27 March 2020.

 

 

DISCUSSION

The National General Assembly of Local Government 2020 will be held in Canberra from 14-17 June 2020. The purpose of the General Assembly is to bring together councils from around Australia to discuss, debate and adopt motions of national significance. The cost for registration, travel and accommodation for the General Assembly will be approximately $2000 per Councillor. Funds are available in the Councillors Conference and Training Budget to cover these expenses.

 

The National General Assembly is an important opportunity for councils to influence the national policy agenda. The primary focus of all motions should be to strengthen the capacity of local government to provide services and infrastructure in Australia. To be eligible for inclusion in the Business Papers, and subsequent debate on the floor, motions must meet the following criteria;

 

·      Be relevant to the work of local government nationally;

·      Be consistent with the theme of ‘Working Together for our Communities’;

·      Complement or build on the policy objectives of your state and territory local government association;

·      Propose a clear action and outcome; and

·      Not be advanced on behalf of external third parties that may seek to use the NGA to apply pressure to Board members or to gain national political exposure for positions that are not directly relevant to the work of, or in the national interests of, local government.

 

Motions must be adopted by the Ordinary Council Meeting on 24 March to meet the Conference deadline of 27 March. To assist councils to identify motions that address the 2020 theme, ‘Working Together for our Communities’, the Australian Local Government Association Secretariat has prepared a short discussion paper shown as Attachment 1.

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

National General Assembly Discussion Paper 2020

  


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 13

Subject:         Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel Report: DA201900096 – 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville            

Prepared By:      Matthew Di Maggio - Senior Planner  

Authorised By:  Elizabeth Richardson - Chief Operating Officer, Director Development & Recreation

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council determine whether it wishes to make a submission to the Panel in relation to the proposal, and if so, the contents of such submission.

 

 

DISCUSSION

This report concerns a development application to demolish existing improvements and construct a mixed-use development ranging from 6 storeys to 12 storeys in height comprising 2,387sqm of ground floor retail floor space, 272 residential apartments and two levels of associated basement car parking. The development has a capital investment value (CIV) of $129,148,000. Applications with a CIV of more than $30 million must be referred to the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel (SECPP). Council officers carried out an assessment of the application and the briefing report forwarded to the SECPP is shown as Attachment 1. The panel were briefed on the matter on 13 February 2020 and the application is to be determined on 5 March 2020. A full assessment report will be distributed to Councillors by email prior to the 25 February Council meeting.

 

The site is located directly north of Wicks Park and is within the Victoria Road Precinct (Precinct 47) under the Marrickville Development Control Plan 2011 (MDCP 2011). The desired future character for Precinct 47 envisions the transitioning of predominately industrial land uses into a mixed used precinct; including commercial, creative, residential and light industrial uses. The subject proposal is the second, major development application submitted in Precinct 47 after 1-9 Rich Street, Marrickville (DA201700558); which was approved by the SECPP on 25 July 2019.

 

Departures from the controls include the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) building height limit (3.6% or 850mm - level 6 only) and DCP Precinct controls including built form and movement network. The departures are considered acceptable, as improved amenity outcomes are achieved and the objectives of the Victoria Road Precinct are generally satisfied.

 

In general terms, the application is supported by Council staff subject to the successful resolution of outstanding issues via recommended consent conditions relating predominately to traffic and parking matters; which were presented to the Local Traffic Committee (LTC) on 3 February 2020.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

Council Officer SECPP Briefing Report  -  DA201900096 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville

  


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 14

Subject:         Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 2 December 2019 and 3 February 2020           

Prepared By:      Manod Wickramasinghe - Traffic and Transport Planning Manager  

Authorised By:  Cathy Edwards-Davis - Director Infrastructure

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 2 December 2019 and 3 February 2020 be received and the recommendations be adopted.

 

 

ITEMS BY WARD – 2 DECEMBER 2019

 

Ward

Item

Baludarri

(Balmain)

Wragge Street, Lilyfield (between Francis Street and Unnamed Laneway) - Proposed 'No Parking' restriction

Resident parking in Hartley Street, Balmain

WestConnex worker parking in Dennison Street, Rozelle

Gulgadya

(Leichhardt)

St Davids Road/Kingston Street and Ramsay Street, Haberfield - Proposed Speed Cushions

Urban Amenity Improvement Program – Leichhardt and Camperdown Precincts

Works in streets surrounding Croydon Road, Croydon

Proposed 40km/h zone in Haberfield

Speeding in Darley Road, Leichhardt

Midjuburi

(Marrickville)

WestConnex M5 – St Peters Interchange Active Transport Works – Part 1

Carrington Road, Marrickville - Proposed Extension of 'No Stopping' zone adjacent to Pedestrian Refuge

Sydenham Road and Burrows Avenue, Sydenham – Sydney Metro SSJ Works – Signage and linemarking Plans – Package 220 drawings

Traffic signals at Addison Road and Enmore Road intersection

Warren Road, Marrickville proposal

Update on the request for a temporary marked pedestrian crossing on Hogan Street, Sydenham

Djarrawunang

(Ashfield)

Teakle Street at Drynan Street, Summer Hill - Proposed upgrade of at-grade pedestrian crossing to a raised crossing

Fox Lane, Ashfield - Proposed 10km/h Shared Zone

Frazer Street at Gould Street, Dulwich Hill and Terrace Road at New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill – Proposed 'No Stopping, Australia Post Vehicles Excepted' zones 

Chandos Street, Ashfield proposal

Proposal for traffic signals on Edward Street at Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill

Williams Parade, Dulwich Hill – Proposed changes to existing Parking restrictions to allow short term parking opportunities on the weekends for park users

Damun (Stanmore)

Urban Amenity Improvement Program – Leichhardt and Camperdown Precincts

Proposal to split M3 Parking Area

All Wards

 

Minor Traffic Facilities

Local Traffic Committee Schedule for 2020

Railway Avenue, Stanmore; Darley Road, Leichhardt; Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield – Status Report - ‘No Parking 7am – 7pm – Motor Vehicles under 4.5t GVM Excepted

Parking in laneways

Thanks and farewell to John Stephens

 

ITEMS BY WARD – 3 FEBRUARY 2020

 

Ward

Item

Baludarri

(Balmain)

Continuous Footpath Treatment - Sorrie Street at the intersection of Booth Street, Balmain

Lilyfield Road, Rozelle - Extension of Resident Parking Scheme

Darling Street between Mort Street and Curtis Road, Balmain – Road Occupancy - ANZAC Day Dawn Service

Resident parking in Hartley Street, Balmain

Gulgadya

(Leichhardt)

Bay Run at UTS Rowing Club, Haberfield - Proposed signage and pavement marking upgrade

Dalhousie Street, Haberfield - Removal of redundant bus stop facilities

Croydon Parking Study

William Street, Leichhardt - Proposed 'No Stopping' Restrictions

Cary Street between Rofe Street and Elswick Street, Leichhardt - Road Occupancy - Street Party

Rat running in Elswick Street North, Leichhardt

Midjuburi

(Marrickville)

Murray Street, Marrickville – Road Occupancy – Request by Breastscreen NSW to Position a Mobile X-RAY Unit on Street Between Friday 10 April 2020 and Friday 5 June 2020

Pigott Lane, Marrickville – Request For ‘No Parking’ Restrictions

Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham - Proposed Installation of ‘No Stopping’ Signage

182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville

 – DA 201900096 – Mixed Residential Commercial Use Development

Warren Road, Marrickville proposal

Safety at the intersection of Edgware Road, Alice Street and Llewellyn Street, Marrickville

Djarrawunang

(Ashfield)

The Esplanade/Markham Place and Charlotte Street, Ashfield- Bicycle Contra-Flow in One-Way Streets

Clissold Street, Ashfield - Investigation of Proposed Works from the Ashfield Traffic Management Strategy

Trinity Grammar School Prospect Road, Summer Hill - Proposed Extension of 'No Stopping' Restrictions

Damun (Stanmore)

Audley Street, Sadlier Crescent, Fisher Street, and parking lanes on New Canterbury Road Petersham – Temporary Full Road Closures For Special Event On Sunday 15 March 2020 – Bairro Portuguese Food and Wine Fair

Morgan Street, Petersham - Proposed Installation of Painted Island           to Reinforce NSW Road Rules at Road Closure

All Wards

 

Minor Traffic Facilities

WestConnex trucks on non-approved roads

 

 


 

DISCUSSION

Meeting of the Inner West Council Local Traffic Committee was held on 2 December 2019 and 3 February 2020 at the Petersham Service Centre. The minutes of the December meeting are shown at ATTACHMENT 1 and the minutes of the February meeting are shown at ATTACHMENT 2.

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Projects proposed for implementation are funded within existing budget allocations.

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Specific projects have undergone public consultation as indicated in the respective reports to

the Traffic Committee. Members of the public attended the meeting to address the Committee

on specific items.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

LTC meeting minutes 2 December 2019

2.

LTC meeting minutes 3 February 2020

  


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

 

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held at Petersham Service Centre on 2 December 2019

 

Meeting commenced at 10.07am

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

 

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

 

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT

 

Clr Victor Macri

Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)

Bill Holliday

Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain

Chris Woods

Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron

Cathy Peters

Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown

Sgt Paul Vlachos

NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command

LSC Marina Nestoriaros

NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command

Nazli Tzannes

Transport for NSW (formerly Roads and Maritime Services)

 

 

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

 

 

Asith Nagodavithane

Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services

Colin Jones

Inner West Bicycle Coalition

Clr Marghanita da Cruz

Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward

Cathy Edwards-Davis

IWC Director Infrastructure

John Stephens

IWC’s Outgoing Traffic and Transport Services Manager

Manod Wickramasinghe

IWC’s Acting Traffic and Transport Services Manager

George Tsaprounis

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)

Jenny Adams

IWC’s Traffic Engineer

Stephen Joannidis

IWC’s Urban Amenity Improvement Delivery Manager

Pierre Ayoub

IWC’s Acting Design Services Coordinator

Predrag Gudelj

IWC’s Project Manager

Christina Ip

IWC’s Business Administration Officer

 

 

VISITORS

 

 

 

Monica Raju

Item 13 – Consultant

 

 

APOLOGIES:    

 

 

 

Germaine Grant

NSW Police – Burwood & Campsie Police Area Command

 

 

 

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

 

Nil.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

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

 

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

 

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held on 4 November 2019 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 26 November 2019. Council also noted in relation to Item 20 D3 Iron Cove to ANZAC Bridge Regional Cycleway Design that the community (over 2080 signatories) has raised concerns about WestConnex’s  proposed alternate route connecting  Lilyfield Road and ANZAC bridge from May 2020. 

 

 

LTC1219 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.95 Frederick Street, St Peters, be removed;

 

2.       The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 220 Darling Street, Balmain, be removed;

 

3.       The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 15 Goodsir Street, Rozelle, be removed;

 

4.       A 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in Consett Street adjacent to No. 1-9 Terrace Road, Dulwich Hill, in the seventh angled parking bay from Terrace Road;

 

5.       A 5.5m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 6/1 Merchant Street, Stanmore;

 

6.       A 5.5m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 66 Gipps Street, Birchgrove;

 

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

 

8.       A 33m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 30-32 Murray Street, Marrickville, for 12 weeks;

 

9.       a. A 31m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt, for 12 weeks, temporarily replacing the existing bus stop; and

b. That the Applicant ensure that proper notification is given to residents regarding the temporary closure of the bus stop, with the consent of Transit Systems;

 

10.     A 10m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 48 Susan Street, Annandale, for 12 weeks; and

 

11.     A 15m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 69 Renwick Street, Leichhardt, for 12 weeks

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

Clr da Cruz asked, in relation to part 9 of the recommendation, whether there will be signage directing commuters to the nearest bus stop for the duration of the work zone. The Transit Systems representative advised that such signage will be installed and provided that the applicant provides 5 weeks notice, Transit Systems will also include updated bus stop information on public transport apps.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No.95 Frederick Street, St Peters, be removed;

 

2.       The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 220 Darling Street, Balmain, be removed;

 

3.       The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 15 Goodsir Street, Rozelle, be removed;

 

4.       A 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in Consett Street adjacent to No. 1-9 Terrace Road, Dulwich Hill, in the seventh angled parking bay from Terrace Road;

 

5.       A 5.5m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 6/1 Merchant Street, Stanmore;

 

6.       A 5.5m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 66 Gipps Street, Birchgrove;

 

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

 

8.       A 33m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 30-32 Murray Street, Marrickville, for 12 weeks;

 

9.       a. A 31m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt, for 12 weeks, temporarily replacing the existing bus stop; and

b. That the Applicant ensure that proper notification is given to residents regarding the temporary closure of the bus stop, with the consent of Transit Systems;

 

10.     A 10m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 48 Susan Street, Annandale, for 12 weeks; and

 

11.     A 15m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 69 Renwick Street, Leichhardt, for 12 weeks

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

 

 

LTC1219 Item 2  Teakle Street at Drynan Street, Summer Hill  - Proposed upgrade of at-grade pedestrian crossing to a raised crossing (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Design plans have been prepared for raising the at-grade pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Teakle Street, Summer Hill.  Consultation was undertaken with nearby owners and occupiers in Teakle Street and Drynan Street regarding the proposal. It is recommended that the proposed detailed design plan be approved.  

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the detailed design plans for the proposed upgrade of the at-grade pedestrian (zebra) crossing to a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing on Teakle Street, near Drynan Street (Design Plan No. 10081) be approved.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Clr da Cruz raised concerns with the distance between the pedestrian crossing and the intersection and requested for signage to warn drivers that they are approaching the crossing. Council Officers will arrange for the signage.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the detailed design plans for the proposed upgrade of the at-grade pedestrian (zebra) crossing to a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing on Teakle Street, near Drynan Street (Design Plan No. 10081) be approved.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC1219 Item 3  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

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE 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.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC1219 Item 4  Fox Lane, Ashfield - Proposed 10km/h Shared Zone (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

 

As part of the Ashfield Town Centre Renewal – Public Domain Strategy, Council plans to improve Fox Lane, Ashfield by proposing to introduce a 10km/h ‘Shared Zone’ in the lane from Liverpool Road to The Esplanade.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

a)   the treatments associated with the proposed ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ in Fox Lane between Liverpool Road and The Esplanade (as shown under the signs and line marking plans 2458-FL-SL-001&002-Revision D) be approved; and

 

b)   the proposal be submitted to RMS for approval of the 10km/h ‘Shared Zone’ and regulatory signage.  

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

a)   the treatments associated with the proposed ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ in Fox Lane between Liverpool Road and The Esplanade (as shown under the signs and line marking plans 2458-FL-SL-001&002-Revision D) be approved; and

 

b)   the proposal be submitted to RMS for approval of the 10km/h ‘Shared Zone’ and regulatory signage.  

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

 

LTC1219 Item 5  Westconnex M5 – St Peters Interchange Active Transport Works – Part 1 (Marrickville-Midjuburi Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

The St Peters Interchange project results from a request by the RMS and WestConnex for Council to deliver two (2) active transport projects around the M5 WestConnex Interchange at St Peters.  The provision of such walking and cycling facilities within 1km of the St Peters Interchange is a condition of consent for the WestConnex M5 project.  

 

The options presented as part of this project are:

 

·    Burrows Avenue – two (2) options as follows:

Option A – One-way westbound separated cycleway on the southern side of Burrows Avenue with an on road mixed traffic facility for cyclists eastbound, on the northern side;

Option B – Two way separated cycleway on the southern side of Burrows Avenue.  

·    George Street, Henry Street, Grove Street, Bakers Lane and Mary Street – proposal as follows:

Widened shared path along Mary Street and upgrades to the existing on road cycle route along the other streets.  

 

Following development of the concept designs and a community engagement process, Council is seeking the approval of the Local Traffic Committee to progress with the detailed design and implementation of the measures outlined herein.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

1.   the Committee approve the progression of the project to the detailed design and implementation stage as outlined herein, being Option A for Burrows Avenue, (one-way westbound separated cycleway on the southern side and mixed traffic facility eastbound on the northern side) and the options as proposed for the remainder of the route; and

 

2.   The detailed design be brought back to the Committee for its consideration and support.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The representative for the Member for Newton asked whether separated cycleways were considered for this project’s cycle routes, given that this is the safest option and WestConnex is funding the project. Council Officers advised that whilst Council’s preference is for separated cycleways, low traffic volumes and the narrow width of George Street make on-road cycle routes more practical in this case. The representative emphasised the need for Council to implement the safest option for cycle routes.

 

The representative for the Member for Heffron commented that this project also provides an opportunity for Council to consider a dedicated cycleway and pedestrian pathway along Bolton Street.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

1.   the Committee approve the progression of the project to the detailed design and implementation stage as outlined herein, being Option A for Burrows Avenue, (one-way westbound separated cycleway on the southern side and mixed traffic facility eastbound on the northern side) and the options as proposed for the remainder of the route; and

 

2.   The detailed design be brought back to the Committee for its consideration and support.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC1219 Item 6  Frazer Street at Gould Street, Dulwich Hill and Terrace Road at New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill – Proposed 'No Stopping, Australia Post Vehicles Excepted' zones  (Djarrawunang-Ashfield/ Damun-Stanmore Ward / Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received a request from Australia Post for the installation of 'No Stopping - Australia Post Vehicles Excepted' zones at two unique locations; Frazer Street at Gould Street, Dulwich Hill and Terrace Road at New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill. The zones will provide a space for Australia Post vehicles to collect the mail from their Street Posting Boxes.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.   The last 5m of the existing 15m length of 'No Stopping’ restrictions on the northern side of Frazer Street east of Gould Street, Dulwich Hill be sign posted as 'No Stopping; Australia Post Vehicles Excepted'; and

2.   The last 5m of the existing 19m length of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the western side of Terrace Road south of New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill be sign posted as ‘No Stopping; Australia Post Vehicles Excepted'; and

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.   The last 5m of the existing 15m length of 'No Stopping’ restrictions on the northern side of Frazer Street east of Gould Street, Dulwich Hill be sign posted as 'No Stopping; Australia Post Vehicles Excepted'; and

2.   The last 5m of the existing 19m length of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the western side of Terrace Road south of New Canterbury Road, Dulwich Hill be sign posted as ‘No Stopping; Australia Post Vehicles Excepted'; and

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC1219 Item 7  Williams Parade, Dulwich Hill – Proposed changes to existing Parking restrictions to allow short term parking opportunities on the weekends for park users (Djarrawunang - Ashfield Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council is proposing to introduce new time restricted parking restrictions in Williams Parade, Dulwich Hill to allow improved short term parking opportunities during the weekends for park users. These restrictions include a mixture of 5min parking and 2hour parking restrictions near Arlington Oval.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.   The installation of 23 metres of ‘P5min 6pm – 9pm Mon – Fri 8am – 4pm Sat & Sun’ / ‘4P All other times’ restrictions on the western side of Williams Parade commencing from the ‘No Stopping’ restrictions south of Arlington Oval’s driveway be approved, in order to provide short term drop off / pick up opportunities during the weekends for park users;

 

2.   The installation of 20m of ‘2P 8am-2pm Sat & Sun’ restrictions on the eastern side of Williams Parade south of its intersection with Constitution Road (first 8 parking spaces) be approved, in order to provide short term parking opportunities during the weekends for park users; and

 

3.   The installation of a painted chevron marking south of Arlington Oval’s driveway be approved in order to reinforce existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

Council Officers tabled six late submissions from residents who were generally not supportive of the proposal due to loss of parking. Council Officers advised that unrestricted angle parking will be provided in Williams Parade which will assist with the operation of the park and increase parking turnover on game days. Other issues raised in the submissions related to vehicles parking over the path which Council Officers will investigate as a separate matter. Trailer parking was also raised and this will be investigated with Council’s Rangers.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.   The installation of 23 metres of ‘P5min 6pm – 9pm Mon – Fri 8am – 4pm Sat & Sun’ / ‘4P All other times’ restrictions on the western side of Williams Parade commencing from the ‘No Stopping’ restrictions south of Arlington Oval’s driveway be approved, in order to provide short term drop off / pick up opportunities during the weekends for park users;

 

2.   The installation of 20m of ‘2P 8am-2pm Sat & Sun’ restrictions on the eastern side of Williams Parade south of its intersection with Constitution Road (first 8 parking spaces) be approved, in order to provide short term parking opportunities during the weekends for park users; and

 

3.   The installation of a painted chevron marking south of Arlington Oval’s driveway be approved in order to reinforce existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC1219 Item 8  Carrington Road, Marrickville - Proposed Extension of 'No Stopping' zone adjacent to Pedestrian Refuge (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

A proposal has been developed for the extension of the ‘No Stopping’ zone on eastern side of Carrington Road, north of Renwick Street, Marrickville to provide a safer crossing environment for pedestrians, particularly school children. The extension of the ‘No Stopping’ zone adjacent to the pedestrian refuge, north of Renwick Street will address the concerns in relation to lack of visibility for pedestrians crossing Carrington Road from east to west and motorists heading southbound. It has been reported that when vehicles are parked up to the current ‘No Stopping’ sign, pedestrians are unable to observe on-coming vehicles without stepping into the trafficable lanes.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the extension of the existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on eastern side of Carrington Road, north of Renwick Street by 10 metres be approved.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the extension of the existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on eastern side of Carrington Road, north of Renwick Street by 10 metres be approved.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC1219 Item 9  Wragge Street, Lilyfield (between Francis Street and Unnamed Laneway) - Proposed 'No Parking' restriction (Baludarri - Balmain Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

A request for the installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Wragge Street between Francis Street and the Unnamed Laneway, Lilyfield has been raised to address concerns from residents and Council’s Waste Collection officers regarding regular instances of parked vehicles restricting access for residents and waste collection vehicles.  The proposal includes the installation of statutory ‘No Stopping’ zone at its intersections with Francis Street and the Unnamed Laneway.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.       The 10m statutory ‘No Stopping’ zones and a 14m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the northern side of Wragge Street, Lilyfield between Francis Street and the Unnamed Laneway; and

 

2.       A 42m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the southern side of Wragge Street, Lilyfield between Francis Street and the Unnamed Laneway.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain asked whether a parking space can be retained in the middle of the proposed 14m ‘No Parking’ zone on the northern side of Wragge Street. Council Officers advised that a ‘No Stopping’ zone is proposed for both sides of the street because Waste Collection Officers have difficulty travelling along the entire length of the proposed zone, in addition, parking demand in the street is low. However, Council Officers can consult with Waste Collection to determine whether a marked parking bay can be installed on the northern side of the street, whilst retaining access.

The Committee members agreed to adopt part 2 of the recommendation and the ‘No Stopping’ zones in part 1, and defer the installation of the ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the northern side of Wragge Street,  pending further consultation with Council’s Waste Collection section.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       The 10m statutory ‘No Stopping’ zones be installed on the northern side of Wragge Street, Lilyfield between Francis Street and the Unnamed Laneway.

 

2.       The installation of a 14m ‘No Parking’ zone on the northern side of Wragge Street, Lilyfield between Francis Street and the Unnamed Laneway be deferred to investigate retaining one marked parking space on this section of Wragge Street.

 

3.       A 42m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the southern side of Wragge Street, Lilyfield between Francis Street and the Unnamed Laneway.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC1219 Item 10       Local Traffic Committee Schedule for 2020

SUMMARY

 

The proposed schedule of the Local Traffic Committee meetings has been prepared for the 2020 calendar year. It is recommended that the proposed meeting schedule be received and noted.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the proposed schedule of meetings of the Local Traffic Committee for the 2020 calendar year be received and noted.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed schedule of meetings of the Local Traffic Committee for the 2020 calendar year be received and noted.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC1219 Item 11  Urban Amenity Improvement Program – Leichhardt and     Camperdown Precincts (Leichhardt-Gulgadya & Stanmore-Damun       Wards / Balmain & Newtown Electorates / Leichhardt & Inner West   PACs)

SUMMARY

 

The Urban Amenity Improvement Program (UAIP) aims to reverse the urban decay and lack of design cohesion along Parramatta Road and is a NSW State Government initiative.   Within the Inner West Council LGA, the program comprises 10 separate locations as follows:

 

1.   Rofe Street, Leichhardt – Parramatta Road to Jarrett Street

2.   Renwick Street, Leichhardt – Parramatta Road to Jarrett Street

3.   Norton Street, Leichhardt – Parramatta Road to Zebra Crossing at 24 Norton Street

4.   Crystal Street, Petersham – Parramatta Road to Elswick Street

5.   Balmain Road, Leichhardt – Parramatta Road to end of Italian Forum

6.   Catherine Street, Leichhardt – Parramatta Road to Albion Street

7.   Dot Lane, Leichhardt – Balmain Road to Hay Street

8.   Petersham Street, Petersham – Parramatta Road to Queen Street

9.   Johnstons Creek and Wigram Road, Annandale

10. Pyrmont Bridge Road, Annandale – Parramatta Road to Booth Street 

 

Following development and approval of the UAIP, Council is now progressing with the detailed design and aims to inform and seek approval of the Local Traffic Committee for the measures proposed under the program.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.   the design proposals be approved in-principle as discussed in this report and as indicated on the attached plans (Attachment 1) at the following locations:

a.   Rofe Street, Leichhardt – public domain upgrades and conversion to a one way road;

b.   Renwick Street, Leichhardt – public domain upgrades and provision of a 10km/hr shared zone;

c.   Norton Street, Leichhardt – public domain upgrades;

d.   Crystal Street, Petersham – public domain upgrades;

e.   Balmain Road, Leichhardt – public domain upgrades and cycleway connection;

f.    Catherine Street, Leichhardt – public domain upgrades and cycleway connection;

g.   Dot Lane, Leichhardt – new cycleway connection;

h.   Petersham Street, Petersham – new pocket park;

i.    Johnstons Creek and Wigram Road, Annandale – new pedestrian and cycleway connection;

j.    Pyrmont Bridge Road, Annandale – public domain upgrades and cycleway connection; and

 

2.   Detailed reports on the individual street treatments be brought back to the Traffic Committee including final design plans and Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) etc as required.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain requested for bicycles to be excepted to the proposed one-way restrictions on Renwick Street between Parramatta Road and Renwick Lane. The representative also requested that the sub-grade at approach to the Norton Street pedestrian crossing be strengthened to better withstand the weight of buses. Council Officers noted both requests.

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain commented that the one-directional cycleway proposed for Balmain Road between the footpath and the parking lane is unsafe as people will be opening doors onto the cycleway. The representative believes the cycle path currently on Balmain Road operates well. The representative also commented that the shared path for the Paramatta Road footpath between Balmain Road and Norton Street has not been shown on the plans.

 

Clr da Cruz raised concerns with the following issues:

·    Trees and water sensitive urban design is currently not shown in the report, however; it was noted that these will be included in the master plan. Clr da Cruz is concerned that Police or Transit Systems may raise issues with how trees conflict with vehicles if it is not part of the plan now.

·    There needs to be more clarity on how pedestrians and cyclists will interact with traffic at the intersection of Renwick Street, Jarrett Street and Renwick Lane, particularly if traffic will be one-way.

·    A refuge island should be installed on Norton Street at Renwick Lane as this is where pedestrians cross the road to access the bus stop.

·    Where a separated cycleway and pedestrian path is proposed, the paths should be designed such that pedestrians are consistently on the same side of the cycleway.

·    The plan does not indicate that on the Wigram Road route that there is an end to the bridge and the route becomes a shared path to the City of Sydney cycleway. The route ideally should go through Booth Lane and Taylor Street as they are quiet streets for on road cycling and connects to the same cycleway more safely than continuing on Wigram Road.

·    There needs to be clear signage on Rofe Street where vehicles cannot turn left or right. Council Officers noted this and advised that exceptions can be made for cyclists at this location and signposted too.

 

The Transit Systems representative requested that swept path analysis be undertaken at the roundabout proposed for Wigram Road and Booth Street as buses will use the roundabout. The representative also asked that the threshold be a maximum of 75mm  and that the design be submitted to TSA for approval. Council Officers noted this request and advised that the roundabout size will be the same as the existing roundabout.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.   the design proposals be approved in-principle as discussed in this report and as indicated on the attached plans (Attachment 1) at the following locations:

a.   Rofe Street, Leichhardt – public domain upgrades and conversion to a one way road;

b.   Renwick Street, Leichhardt – public domain upgrades and provision of a 10km/hr shared zone;

c.   Norton Street, Leichhardt – public domain upgrades;

d.   Crystal Street, Petersham – public domain upgrades;

e.   Balmain Road, Leichhardt – public domain upgrades and cycleway connection;

f.    Catherine Street, Leichhardt – public domain upgrades and cycleway connection;

g.   Dot Lane, Leichhardt – new cycleway connection;

h.   Petersham Street, Petersham – new pocket park;

i.    Johnstons Creek and Wigram Road, Annandale – new pedestrian and cycleway connection;

j.    Pyrmont Bridge Road, Annandale – public domain upgrades and cycleway connection; and

 

2.   Detailed reports on the individual street treatments be brought back to the Traffic Committee including final design plans and Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) etc as required.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC1219 Item 12  Railway Avenue, Stanmore; Darley Road, Leichhardt; Lilyfield Road,       Lilyfield – Status Report - ‘No Parking 7am – 7pm – Motor Vehicles      under 4.5t GVM Excepted (All Wards / All Electorates / All LACs)

SUMMARY

 

The Traffic Committee at its meeting held in July 2018 recommended the installation of ‘No Parking 7am-7pm – Motor Vehicles under 4.5t GVM Excepted’ restrictions in certain problematic locations. This report reviews the impact of these restrictions.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

1.   The existing ‘No Parking 7am-7pm – Motor Vehicles under 4.5t GVM Excepted’ restrictions be retained in Railway Avenue, Stanmore;

 

2.   A request be sent to RMS to remove a section of the ‘No Parking 7am-7pm – Motor Vehicles under 4.5t GVM Excepted’ restrictions in Darley Road between William Street and the unnamed laneway (between Falls Street and Elswick Street North); and

 

3.   The existing ‘No Parking 7am-7pm – Motor Vehicles under 4.5t GVM Excepted’ restrictions be further reviewed in Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield following completion of the WestConnex construction works.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain commented that the restrictions in Darley Road appear to be working and should be retained. The representative stated that there are still a few trailers illegally parked in the ‘No Parking 7am-7pm – Motor Vehicles under 4.5t GVM Excepted’ zone that Council could take enforcement action on. Council Officers advised that Council’s Regulatory Services have made numerous attempts to contact the owners of the illegally parked trailers, however; the owners have not been responsive.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

1.   The existing ‘No Parking 7am-7pm – Motor Vehicles under 4.5t GVM Excepted’ restrictions be retained in Railway Avenue, Stanmore;

 

2.   A request be sent to RMS to remove a section of the ‘No Parking 7am-7pm – Motor Vehicles under 4.5t GVM Excepted’ restrictions in Darley Road between William Street and the unnamed laneway (between Falls Street and Elswick Street North); and

 

3.   The existing ‘No Parking 7am-7pm – Motor Vehicles under 4.5t GVM Excepted’ restrictions be further reviewed in Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield following completion of the WestConnex construction works.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC1219 Item 13  Sydenham Road and Burrows Avenue, Sydenham – Sydney Metro          SSJ Works – Signage and linemarking Plans – Package 220        drawings (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner   West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

The signs and line marking plans for the proposed traffic and/or parking changes in Sydenham Road and Burrows Avenue, Sydenham associated with Sydney Metro Sydenham Station and Junction (SSJ) works have been submitted to Council (Package 220 drawings It is recommended that the signs and line marking plans be approved. It is noted that Sydenham Road is a State Road therefore the road changes in Sydenham Road will be managed by the RMS.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the detailed signs and line marking plans for Sydenham Road and Burrows Avenue, Sydenham (as part of Sydney Metro’s Sydenham Station Upgrade works – Package 220 drawings) as per the attached plans -  SSJ Works - Sydenham Road - Signs and Line marking Plan - SMCSWSSJ-JHL-WSS-CE-DWG-220161 and SSJ Works - Burrows Avenue - SMCSWSSJ-JHL-WSS-CE-DWG-220261 - signs and line marking plan) be approved.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Public speaker: Monica Raju, John Holland Pty Ltd and Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd Joint Venture, attended at 10.31am.

 

The representative for the Member for Heffron asked if there are plans for a shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists along Bolton Street. Ms Raju advised that a raised shared path for pedestrians through the intersection was considered, however; there were many concerns relating to the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians when there is low visibility of pedestrians in the intersection.

 

The Transit Systems representative asked if there is scope to increase the length of the proposed bus zone on Railway Parade. Ms Raju advised that there are discussions on extending the path on Railway Parade which could provide scope to extend the bus zone.

 

Clr da Cruz asked whether the interactions between pedestrians and cyclists with buses and the train station has been studied. Ms Raju advised that Metro Sydney has undertaken pedestrian modelling and will see if the results can be provided.

 

Council Officers requested for rumble bars be installed on the proposed chevron markings at the intersection of Bolton Street and Hogan Avenue. 

 

Concerns were raised regarding the two proposed  mobility parking spaces on Bolton Street. Council Officers asked if swept path analysis of the two parking spaces has been undertaken as the spaces appear to be small and it could be difficult to manoeuvre into the space. Ms Raju stated that the swept path has been undertaken.

 

Council Officers stated that the ‘No Parking Authorised Car Share Vehicles Excepted’ zone proposed for Burrows Avenue was incorrectly signposted and signage needs to be amended to indicate where the zone ends. Ms Raju noted this request.

 

Ms Raju also agreed to follow up on a number of issues raised by the Committee and Council Officers including:

 

·    Whether bicycle lockers (accessible using Opal cards) will be provided at train stations accessible using Opal cards.

·    When the marked crossing on Burrows Road will be installed. The representative for the Member for Heffron commented that this crossing was proposed to have finished by now.   

·    Whether there are plans for a cyclist and pedestrian pathway alongside the new Metro line to Bolton Street.

 

(Ms Raju left at 10.49am)

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the detailed signs and line marking plans for Sydenham Road and Burrows Avenue, Sydenham (as part of Sydney Metro’s Sydenham Station Upgrade works – Package 220 drawings) as per the attached plans -  SSJ Works - Sydenham Road - Signs and Line marking Plan - SMCSWSSJ-JHL-WSS-CE-DWG-220161 and SSJ Works - Burrows Avenue - SMCSWSSJ-JHL-WSS-CE-DWG-220261 - signs and line marking plan) be approved, subject to a review by Transport for NSW of issues raised in the meeting including; amendment to signage (specified by Council’s Traffic Engineer), information regarding shared path proposal along Bolton Street, extending the bus zone in Railway Parade and mechanisms employed to access bicycle lockers.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

General Business

 

LTC1219 Item 14 Traffic signals at Addison Road and Enmore Road intersection

 

Clr Macri thanked the RMS for the adjusting the signal phasing at the corner of Addison Road and Enmore Road, Marrickville. Residents have reported that the red holding signal has shortened which has improved traffic flow.

 

 

 

LTC1219 Item 15 Chandos Street, Ashfield proposal

 

Clr Macri stated that residents of Chandos Street, Ashfield have requested for an update to the proposal in their street. Council Officers have raised the proposal with RMS and are awaiting confirmation. An update will be provided to the next Committee meeting.

 

 

LTC1219  Item 16  Resident parking in Hartley Street, Balmain

 

A number of residents in Hartley Street, Balmain have emailed Clr Macri requesting Council reconsider implementing a Resident Parking Scheme in Hartley Street, Balmain. Residents have previously been consulted on this issue twice, however; Council had proposed resident parking on one side of the street only, which was not supported by the residents. The Hartley Street residents that contacted Clr Macri requested for resident parking to be on both sides of the street, consistent with the surrounding streets that have an existing scheme.

 

In addition, Clr Macri requested that a ‘No Stopping’ sign be installed at the southern end of Hartley Street to prevent parking across the driveway of 71 Victoria Road. When a vehicle is parked illegally across the driveway and when residents cannot turn into Victoria Road due to the peak hour left turn ban, there is not enough space for drivers to turn around to travel to the northern end of Hartley Street. 

 

Council Officers will investigate both these issues.

 

 

LTC1219 Item 17 Parking in laneways

 

Clr Macri stated that residents have been contacting him regarding high parking utilisation in laneways that prevent residents from accessing their garages. Clr Macri asked if Council can provide specifications for residents to paint lines on the road to delineate their driveway. Council Officers advised that residents can paint their own lines subject to residents following the specifications provided by Council or they can elect to have Council paint the lines. Council Officers will provide the specifications for Clr Macri to respond to residents. It was also noted that sometimes, obstruction to driveways is caused by vehicles parked opposite the driveway in a narrow lane and that type of obstruction cannot be resolved with driveway line marking. Council Officers assess these instances on a case by case basis and may install ‘No Parking’ opposite driveways.

 

 

LTC1219 Item 18 Warren Road, Marrickville proposal

 

Clr Macri stated that residents of Warren Road are becoming impatient with the progress of the proposal to improve safety and congestion in the street. Residents have reported more incidents of congestion and an accident that occurred. Council Officers advised that RMS is assessing Council’s Traffic Management Plan and Council has engaged a consultant to work on the signal design at the intersection of Illawarra Road and Warren Road. Council Officers will follow up and will provide an update to Clr Macri.

 

 

LTC1219 Item 19 Works in streets surrounding Croydon Road, Croydon

 

A resident has written to Clr Macri complaining that of a number of issues with the works being undertaken in streets surrounding Croydon Road including:

 

·    the speed cushion in Kenilworth Street was modified (lowered) one week after installation.

·    the roundabout on Anthony Street has not been painted yet.

·    the speed cushions on Queen Street and  Church Street have not been painted.

 

Council Officers advised that works are still underway and the outstanding items will be completed in the near future.

 

 

LTC1219 Item 20 Proposed 40km/h zone in Haberfield

 

Clr da Cruz asked about the proposed 40km/h zone in Haberfield. Council Officer advised that RMS have yet to respond to Council’s application.

 

 

LTC1219  Item 21 Proposal to split  M3 Parking Area

 

The representative for the Member for Newtown asked for an update to the proposal to split the M3 Enmore/Camperdown permit zone in response to a petition submitted by residents in June 2019. Council Officers will follow up and provide an update to the representative.

 

 

LTC1219 Item 22 WestConnex worker parking in Dennison Street, Rozelle

 

A resident of Denison Street, Rozelle has written to the Member for Balmain complaining of high parking utilisation in the street from WestConnex workers and requested a Resident Parking Scheme. Council Officers advised that they are currently in discussion with WestConnex and RMS on this issue and WestConnex are proposing worker parking on the construction site. It was acknowledged that the street has been consulted on resident parking previously, however; the proposal was not supported by residents at the time.

 

 

LTC1219 Item 23 Speeding in Darley Road, Leichhardt

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain stated that a resident has complained about traffic speeding from James Street into Darley Road and reported that a pedestrian refuge in Charles Street was recently hit by a speeding vehicle. Council Officers will investigate this matter.

 

 

LTC1219 Item 24 Proposal for traffic signals on Edward Street at Old Canterbury Road,      Summer Hill

 

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative asked for a progress update on the proposal for Edward Street traffic signals at Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill. The representative was advised that the proposal is currently being considered by RMS. Council Officers will follow up with RMS.

 

 

 

 

LTC1219 Item 25 Update on the request for a temporary marked pedestrian crossing          on Hogan Street, Sydenham

 

The RMS representative advised that the request to convert the temporary pedestrian refuge on Hogan Street to a marked pedestrian crossing was not supported as it did not meet the required pedestrian count within any three-hour period. The RMS advised that the refuge is safer than a temporary marked pedestrian crossing as pedestrians are more likely to check the road before crossing. Furthermore, installing a temporary marked pedestrian crossing and then removing after pedestrians become used to it can make the intersection less safe for them in the long term.

 

 

LTC1219 Item 26 Thanks and farewell to John Stephens

 

The Committee thanked Mr John Stephens for the service he has provided to the Committee over the years as the Manager for Traffic and Transport Services at the former Leichhardt Council and at Inner West Council. The Committee wished Mr Stephens well in his future endeavours.

 

 

Meeting closed at 11.27am.

 

 


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

 

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held at Petersham Service Centre on 3 February 2020

 

Meeting commenced at 10.10am

 

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

 

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

 

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT

 

 

 

Clr Victor Macri

Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)

Bill Holliday

Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain

Chris Woods

Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron

Zack Solomon

Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill

Cathy Peters 

Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown

Nazli Tzannes

Transport for NSW (formerly Roads and Maritime Services)

 

 

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

 

 

Tanmila Islam

Transport for NSW (formerly Roads and Maritime Services)

Asith Nagodavithane

Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services

Adrian Pritchard

Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services

Colin Jones

Inner West Bicycle Coalition

Clr Marghanita da Cruz 

Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward

Sunny Jo

IWC’s Acting Traffic and Transport Services Manager

George Tsaprounis 

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)

Felicia Lau

IWC’s Traffic Engineer

Christina Ip 

IWC’s Business Administration Officer

 

 

VISITORS

 

 

 

Colleen Cook

Item 9 – Resident

Philip Carrick

Item 9 – Resident

Graeme Kerr

Item 9 – Resident

James Ding

Item 12 – Resident

David Tierney

Item 18 – Consultant

David Attwood

Item 18 – Consultant

Daniel Gonzalez

Item 18 – Consultant

James Starr

Item 18 – Consultant

Rhys Hazell

Item 18 – Consultant

 

 

APOLOGIES:    

 

 

 

Sgt Paul Vlachos

NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command

SC Tony Kenny

NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command

Manod Wickramasinghe

IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager

 

 

 

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

 

Nil.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

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

 

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

 

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on Monday, 2 December 2019 are awaiting adoption.

 

LTC0220 Item 1  The Esplanade/Markham Place and Charlotte Street, Ashfield- Bicycle Contra-Flow in One-Way Streets (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

 

The Ashfield Bicycle Users Group has requested that bicycle contra-flow arrangements be considered in the one-way streets of The Esplanade/Markham Place and Charlotte Street, Ashfield to allow for improved bicycle access to destinations within the Inner West Council.

 

Following investigations in line with the relevant standards and guidelines, together with the street environment and geometry, the following recommendations are therefore made.         

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.       No further action be undertaken in relation to providing a bicycle contra-flow treatment in Charlotte Street, between Elizabeth Street and Station Street, Ashfield;

 

2.       ‘Bicycle Excepted’ signage be installed in the one-way section of the access lane at the rear of the Ashfield Catholic Club, between Station Street and Elizabeth Street; and

 

3.       A bicycle contra-flow treatment in Markham Place/The Esplanade, Ashfield, between Markham Lane and Fox Lane/Brown Street, be approved in principle and listed on Council’s future Capital Works Program.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative supported the proposed provision of a bicycle contra-flow in Markham Place/The Esplanade and requested that these works be prioritised.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       No further action be undertaken in relation to providing a bicycle contra-flow treatment in Charlotte Street, between Elizabeth Street and Station Street, Ashfield;

 

2.       ‘Bicycle Excepted’ signage be installed in the one-way section of the access lane at the rear of the Ashfield Catholic Club, between Station Street and Elizabeth Street; and

 

3.       A bicycle contra-flow treatment in Markham Place/The Esplanade, Ashfield, between Markham Lane and Fox Lane/Brown Street, be approved in principle and listed on Council’s future Capital Works Program.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0220 Item 2  Bay Run at UTS Rowing Club, Haberfield - Proposed signage and pavement marking upgrade (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council have received concerns from Bay Run users regarding safety on the shared path in front of the UTS Rowing Club, Haberfield. Council has scheduled an upgrade for this section of the Bay Run and the detailed design for the upgrade will commence mid-2020. In the interim, it is proposed that signage and pavement markings upgrade works be undertaken.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the proposed signage and pavement markings upgrade for the Bay Run around the UTS Haberfield Rowing Club building be approved.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

Clr da Cruz suggested that cyclists and pedestrians be reminded to keep left on the shared path.

 

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative commented that the Rowing Club often parks a large vehicle in front of the building and suggested that if this is a legal parking space that it be linemarked so that it does not obstruct the shared path.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed signage and pavement markings upgrade for the Bay Run around the UTS Haberfield Rowing Club building be approved.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0220 Item 3  Murray Street, Marrickville – Road Occupancy – Request by Breastscreen NSW to Position a Mobile X-RAY Unit on Street Between Friday 10 April 2020 and Friday 5 June 2020 (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Marrickville PAC)

SUMMARY

 

A request has been received from ‘BreastScreen New South Wales’ to position a mobile x-ray Unit within the existing ‘2P 8.30am – 6pm Mon – Fri 8.30am – 12.30pm Sat’ restrictions on the western side of Murray Street adjacent  Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre, Marrickville, between Friday 10 April 2020 and Friday 5 June 2020  (a period of approximately eight (8) weeks). In previous years the van was annually located on Smidmore Street in the ‘No parking’ zone on the northern side of Smidmore Street adjacent Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre, Marrickville with no major problems being encountered. However, due to Marrickville Metro Expansion works this year a new location was required.  It is recommended that the request be approved, on the basis of this being an annual occurrence with no major problems being encountered previously.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the road occupancy for the BreastScreen NSW mobile x-ray unit on the western side of Murray Street, Marrickville approximately 30 metres north of Smidmore Street, adjacent Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre, be supported for a period of approximately 8 weeks from Friday 10 April 2020 and Friday 5 June 2020, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.   The existing ‘2P 8.30am – 6pm Mon – Fri 8.30am – 12.30pm Sat’ restrictions be temporarily removed for the proposed duration (i.e. between Friday 10 April 2020 and Friday 5 June 2020);

2.   That all affected businesses, residents and other occupants must be notified of the road occupancy and activities at least one week prior to the commencement of the event.  Any concerns or requirements raised by business proprietors, residents and other occupants must be resolved or accommodated by the applicant;

3.   That the applicant contact Energy Australia/Ausgrid in relation to power access to the mobile laboratory;

4.   That a copy of the Council approval letter must be made available on the site for inspection by relevant officers;

5.   That the applicant must comply with any reasonable directive from Council’s Compliance Officers; and

6.   That Council reserves the right to cancel this approval at any time.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the road occupancy for the BreastScreen NSW mobile x-ray unit on the western side of Murray Street, Marrickville approximately 30 metres north of Smidmore Street, adjacent Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre, be supported for a period of approximately 8 weeks from Friday 10 April 2020 and Friday 5 June 2020, subject to the following conditions:

 

1.   The existing ‘2P 8.30am – 6pm Mon – Fri 8.30am – 12.30pm Sat’ restrictions be temporarily removed for the proposed duration (i.e. between Friday 10 April 2020 and Friday 5 June 2020);

2.   That all affected businesses, residents and other occupants must be notified of the road occupancy and activities at least one week prior to the commencement of the event.  Any concerns or requirements raised by business proprietors, residents and other occupants must be resolved or accommodated by the applicant;

3.   That the applicant contact Energy Australia/Ausgrid in relation to power access to the mobile laboratory;

4.   That a copy of the Council approval letter must be made available on the site for inspection by relevant officers;

5.   That the applicant must comply with any reasonable directive from Council’s Compliance Officers; and

6.   That Council reserves the right to cancel this approval at any time.

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0220 Item 4  Audley Street, Sadlier Crescent, Fisher Street, and parking lanes on New Canterbury Road Petersham – Temporary Full Road Closures For Special Event On Sunday 15 March 2020 – Bairro Portuguese Food and Wine Fair (Damum - Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

A Development Application (DA201700624) was approved in 2018 for the holding of the annual ‘Bairro Portuguese Food and Wine Fair’ for a five year period (i.e. 4 March 2018, 15 March 2019, 15 March 2020, 14 March 2021 and 13 March 2022). 

 

This year’s event will be held on Sunday 15 March 2020 and will necessitate the temporary closure of Audley Street (between Trafalgar Street and New Canterbury Road), Sadlier Crescent (between Audley Street and Abels Lane) and Fisher Street (between Audley Street and Regent Street), as well as the parking lanes on New Canterbury Road (between Gordon Street and Audley Street), Petersham from 1.00am until 12.00 midnight as in previous years. 

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the proposed temporary road closure of Audley Street (between Trafalgar Street and New Canterbury Road), Sadlier Crescent (between Audley Street and Abels Lane) and Fisher Street (between Audley Street and Regent Street), as well as the parking lanes on New Canterbury Road (between Gordon street and Audley Street), Petersham, on Sunday, 15 March 2020, from 1.00am to 12.00 midnight, for the holding of the annual ‘Bairro Portuguese Food and Wine Fair’, be SUPPORTED subject to the applicant complying with but not limited to the following conditions;

 

1.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is submitted to and approved by Transport for NSW (formerly RMS); and an application for a Road Occupancy License and a temporary Speed Zone Authorisation is forwarded to and approved by the Transport Management Centre;

 

2.  Notice of the proposed event is forwarded to all affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police / Inner West Local Area Command, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance and Transit Systems;

 

3.   Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services be requested to implement a revised routing for scheduled bus services in Audley Street on the day of the event and install temporary bus stops as required;

 

4.   A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section; and

 

5.   The occupation of the road carriageways must not occur until the roads have been physically closed.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed temporary road closure of Audley Street (between Trafalgar Street and New Canterbury Road), Sadlier Crescent (between Audley Street and Abels Lane) and Fisher Street (between Audley Street and Regent Street), as well as the parking lanes on New Canterbury Road (between Gordon street and Audley Street), Petersham, on Sunday, 15 March 2020, from 1.00am to 12.00 midnight, for the holding of the annual ‘Bairro Portuguese Food and Wine Fair’, be SUPPORTED subject to the applicant complying with but not limited to the following conditions;

 

1.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is submitted to and approved by Transport for NSW (formerly RMS); and an application for a Road Occupancy License and a temporary Speed Zone Authorisation is forwarded to and approved by the Transport Management Centre;

 

2.  Notice of the proposed event is forwarded to all affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police / Inner West Local Area Command, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance and Transit Systems;

 

3.   Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services be requested to implement a revised routing for scheduled bus services in Audley Street on the day of the event and install temporary bus stops as required;

 

4.   A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section; and

 

5.   The occupation of the road carriageways must not occur until the roads have been physically closed.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0220 Item 5  Continuous Footpath Treatment - Sorrie Street at the intersection of Booth Street, Balmain (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

As part of the Capital Works Program, Council has finalised a design plan for the proposed continuous footpath treatment on Sorrie Street at the intersection of Booth Street, Balmain. The intention of the proposal is to improve road safety for pedestrians and motorists.

 

Consultation was undertaken with owners and occupiers of properties in Booth Street, Sorrie Street and Palmer Street regarding the proposal. A summary of the consultation results are presented in this report for consideration. It is recommended that the proposed detailed design plan be approved. 

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10114) for the installation of a proposed continuous footpath treatment on Sorrie Street at the intersection of Booth Street, Balmain be approved.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10114) for the installation of a proposed continuous footpath treatment on Sorrie Street at the intersection of Booth Street, Balmain be approved.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0220 Item 6  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 following ‘Disabled Parking’ zones be removed as they are no longer required;

a.   6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 136 Trafalgar St, Annandale,

b.   6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 32 High Street, Balmain,

c.   6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 76 Petersham Road, Marrickville, 

d.   6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 136 Trafalgar Street, Annandale, and

e.   6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 54 Birchgrove Street, Balmain.

 

2.       A 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 99 View Street, Annandale;

 

3.       A 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the northern side of Mary Street, Rozelle, east of Alice Street followed by a 5.5m 'Disabled Parking Zone’ on the side boundary of No. 83 Denison Street, Rozelle;

 

4.       A 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the existing ‘No Stopping zone’ on the south-eastern side of Wardell Road, on the side frontage of No. 70 Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill, south of Ewart Street;

 

5.       A 10m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 56 Young Street, Annandale, for 12 weeks;

 

6.       A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 28 Waterloo Street, Rozelle, for 12 weeks;

 

7.       A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in Charlotte Street at the rear of No. 172 Evans Street, Rozelle, for 12 weeks

 

8.       A 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the eastern side of George Street, Balmain, south of Reynolds Street, followed by a 14m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat', on the side boundary of No. 11 Reynolds Street, Rozelle, for 12 weeks;

 

9.       The following restrictions be installed in River Street, Birchgrove:

a.   A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat'; ‘No Parking at other times’ restriction be installed on the western side of River Street in front of No. 14 River Street, Birchgrove, replacing the existing ‘No Parking’ restrictions for 12 weeks; and

b.   A ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of River Street, north of Reuss Street at a statutory distance of 10m followed by a ‘No Parking 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Sat and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' restriction.

 

10.     A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 12 Turner Avenue, Haberfield, for 12 weeks;

 

11.     A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 2 Dickinson Avenue, Croydon, for 12 weeks;

 

12.     A 18m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 11a Moonbie Street, Summer Hill for 12 weeks; and

 

13.     A 12m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 5 George Street, Marrickville, for 12 weeks.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       The following ‘Disabled Parking’ zones be removed as they are no longer required;

a.   6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 136 Trafalgar St, Annandale,

b.   6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 32 High Street, Balmain,

c.   6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 76 Petersham Road, Marrickville, 

d.   6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 136 Trafalgar Street, Annandale, and

e.   6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of No. 54 Birchgrove Street, Balmain.

 

2.       A 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 99 View Street, Annandale;

 

3.       A 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the northern side of Mary Street, Rozelle, east of Alice Street followed by a 5.5m 'Disabled Parking Zone’ on the side boundary of No. 83 Denison Street, Rozelle;

 

4.       A 6.0m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the existing ‘No Stopping zone’ on the south-eastern side of Wardell Road, on the side frontage of No. 70 Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill, south of Ewart Street;

 

5.       A 10m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 56 Young Street, Annandale, for 12 weeks;

 

6.       A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed at the front of No. 28 Waterloo Street, Rozelle, for 12 weeks;

 

7.       A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in Charlotte Street at the rear of No. 172 Evans Street, Rozelle, for 12 weeks

 

8.       A 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the eastern side of George Street, Balmain, south of Reynolds Street, followed by a 14m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat', on the side boundary of No. 11 Reynolds Street, Rozelle, for 12 weeks;

 

9.       The following restrictions be installed in River Street, Birchgrove:

a.   A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat'; ‘No Parking at other times’ restriction be installed on the western side of River Street in front of No. 14 River Street, Birchgrove, replacing the existing ‘No Parking’ restrictions for 12 weeks; and

b.   A ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of River Street, north of Reuss Street at a statutory distance of 10m followed by a ‘No Parking 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Sat and 8.00am - 1.00pm Sat' restriction.

 

10.     A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 12 Turner Avenue, Haberfield, for 12 weeks;

 

11.     A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 2 Dickinson Avenue, Croydon, for 12 weeks;

 

12.     A 18m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 11a Moonbie Street, Summer Hill for 12 weeks; and

 

13.     A 12m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No. 5 George Street, Marrickville, for 12 weeks.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0220 Item 7  Pigott Lane, Marrickville – Request For ‘No Parking’ Restrictions (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electrorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Representations have been received from a local resident for the installation of full time ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Pigott Lane, Marrickville (eastern side of Pigott Lane, 40 metres south of the junction of Beauchamp Street and Pigott Lane) to improve access to off-street parking as vehicular access is often blocked by parked vehicles in the laneway. Residents have been notified of the proposal. It is recommended that the proposal be approved.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.   The installation of a 9 metre long full-time ‘No Parking’ zone on the eastern side of Pigott Lane, 40 metres southward of the junction of Beauchamp Street and Pigott Lane, adjacent to property No. 6 Beauchamp Street, Marrickville be APPROVED, in order to provide unobstructed vehicular access to the off-street car parking spaces; and

 

2.   The applicant and Council’s Parking Officers be advised in terms of this report.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

It was noted by a Committee member that there was an error in the installation diagram for the proposed left and right ‘No Parking’ signs and the signage will be corrected.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.   The installation of a 9 metre long full-time ‘No Parking’ zone on the eastern side of Pigott Lane, 40 metres southward of the junction of Beauchamp Street and Pigott Lane, adjacent to property No. 6 Beauchamp Street, Marrickville be APPROVED, in order to provide unobstructed vehicular access to the off-street car parking spaces; and

 

2.   The applicant and Council’s Parking Officers be advised in terms of this report.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0220 Item 8  Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham - Proposed Installation of ‘No Stopping’ Signage (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council is proposing to install ‘No Stopping’ signage at 3 separate locations in Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham to reinforce NSW Road Rules relating to ‘No Stopping’ on a painted island.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the proposed ‘No Stopping’ signage be installed, at the location of each of the 3 painted islands, on the southern side of Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham, in order to reinforce NSW Road Rules relating to parking on painted islands.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Council Officers tabled a late submission from a business owner who did not support the proposal as they wished to retain a parking spot within the proposed ‘No Stopping’ zone.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed ‘No Stopping’ signage be installed, at the location of each of the 3 painted islands, on the southern side of Lower Railway Parade, Sydenham, in order to reinforce NSW Road Rules relating to parking on painted islands.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 LTC0220 Item 9 Clissold Street, Ashfield - Investigation of Proposed Works from the Ashfield Traffic Management Strategy (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electrorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

 

The Former Ashfield Local Government Area Traffic Management Strategy as adopted by Council in August 2018 recommended investigation of a number of actions in the vicinity of Clissold Street and Seaview Street Ashfield, including treatments at intersections and an investigation of a one-way pair route for buses in Clissold Street and Seaview Street. This report details the investigations and presents recommendations based on liaison with key stakeholders, investigations of crash data, traffic surveys and site investigations (including constraints).

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.   The results of the investigation into the proposal of converting Clissold Street and Seaview Street as opposing directional one-way streets be noted, and that no further action be undertaken in relation to this matter;

 

2.   The current parking arrangements in Clissold Street as previously adopted by the Former Ashfield Council in 2015 be retained, and that no further action be carried out to remove further parking in Clissold Street; and

 

3.   The following works be adopted in principle and listed for consideration on the Capital Works Program:

 

a.   Install kerb island build-outs on Prospect Road, north and south of Clissold Street, Ashfield and realignment of the north-western corner of the intersection;

 

b.   Convert the existing at-grade pedestrian (zebra) crossing to a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Clissold Street, west of Victoria Street;

 

c.   Install kerb island build-outs on the east and west side of Victoria Street south of Clissold Street;

 

d.   Install speed cushions, or speed humps in Queen Street on approaches to Clissold Street; and

 

e.   Install kerb island build-outs on the east side of Victoria Street, north and south of Seaview Street and relocate the ‘STOP’ line out to align with the kerb islands.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Public speakers: Graeme Kerr, Colleen Cook and Philip Carrick attended at 11.13am)

 

Mr Kerr requested that this matter be deferred for further community consultation and  investigation of the pedestrian and vehicular safety issues and requested that further consideration be given to making Clissold and Seaview Street one-way.

 

Ms Cook and Mr Carrick agreed with Mr Kerr and commented that the environment and transport services in the area have changed and long-term traffic arrangements need to be reconsidered to keep up with the changes.

 

(Mr Kerr, Ms Cook and Mr Carrick left at 11.28am)

 

Council’s Officer advised that a Council representative met with residents last year to discuss issues raised by the speakers. Council’s Officer also stated that community consultation into converting Clissold Street and Seaview Street to one-way has not been undertaken as yet as the proposal at this stage was only being investigated for feasibility.

 

The Transit Systems representative stated that it would be difficult for buses to navigate from Holden Street to Seaview Street if Seaview Street were converted to one-way due to the constructions of kerbs. Furthermore, the narrow footpaths in Seaview Street make it unsuitable for bus stops.

 

The Transport for NSW representative requested for the design drawings of the kerb blisters and raised pedestrian crossing. Council Officers advised that the designs will be presented to the Committee for consideration following community consultation.

 

The Transit Systems representative requested for turning movement analysis be undertaken for the proposed kerb blisters to ensure that buses can safely navigate their way around the proposed devices. The representative also stated that as there are bus stops on both sides of the raised pedestrian crossing, the distance from the proposed crossing will need to comply with relevant Transport for NSW and bus design guidelines.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.   The results of the investigation into the proposal of converting Clissold Street and Seaview Street as opposing directional one-way streets be noted, and that no further action be undertaken in relation to this matter;

 

2.   The current parking arrangements in Clissold Street as previously adopted by the Former Ashfield Council in 2015 be retained, and that no further action be carried out to remove further parking in Clissold Street; and

 

3.   The following works be adopted in principle and listed for consideration on the Capital Works Program:

 

a.   Install kerb island build-outs on Prospect Road, north and south of Clissold Street, Ashfield and realignment of the north-western corner of the intersection;

 

b.   Convert the existing at-grade pedestrian (zebra) crossing to a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Clissold Street, west of Victoria Street;

 

c.   Install kerb island build-outs on the east and west side of Victoria Street south of Clissold Street;

 

d.   Install speed cushions, or speed humps in Queen Street on approaches to Clissold Street; and

 

e.   Install kerb island build-outs on the east side of Victoria Street, north and south of Seaview Street and relocate the ‘STOP’ line out to align with the kerb islands.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0220 Item 10  Lilyfield Road, Rozelle - Extension of Resident Parking Scheme   (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received requests from residents of Lilyfield Road, Rozelle between Gordon Street and Easton Park for a Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) to address issues with long term parking by non-resident vehicles and the increase of WestConnex workers parking in the area.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT a ‘2P 8am-10pm Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted, Area R1’ parking restriction be installed on the northern side of Lilyfield Road west of Gordon Street, frontage of house Nos.59-65 Lilyfield Road, Rozelle.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain asked when a proposed 350 space parking lot for WestConnex workers will be constructed. Council Officers advised that WestConnex have indicated the parking lot will be ready in February 2020.

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain commented that the WestConnex site also operates on Saturdays and as such, Area R1 parking restrictions should include Saturday. Council Officers advised that Council will be undertaking an area wide study in the coming months to address worker parking. Consultation to extend Area R1 parking restrictions to Saturdays can be included in this study.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT a ‘2P 8am-10pm Mon-Fri, Permit Holders Excepted, Area R1’ parking restriction be installed on the northern side of Lilyfield Road west of Gordon Street, frontage of house Nos.59-65 Lilyfield Road, Rozelle.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

LTC0220 Item 11  Dalhousie Street, Haberfield - Removal of redundant bus stop      facilities (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/             Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council was notified by Transit Systems that two bus stops on Dalhousie Street, Haberfield (in front of House Nos. 29 and 34) have been made redundant and are no longer required. Removal of the bus zone will return unrestricted parking spaces to residents and visitors.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the existing Bus Zones and pavement tactiles be removed at the following locations:

 

a)   23m ‘Bus Zone’ on the western side of Dalhousie Street, Haberfield (frontage of house No.34); and

b)   20m ‘Bus Zone’ on the eastern side of Dalhousie Street, Haberfield (frontage of house No.29).

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the existing Bus Zones and pavement tactiles be removed at the following locations:

 

a)   23m ‘Bus Zone’ on the western side of Dalhousie Street, Haberfield (frontage of house No.34); and

b)   20m ‘Bus Zone’ on the eastern side of Dalhousie Street, Haberfield (frontage of house No.29).

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

LTC0220 Item 12  Croydon Parking Study (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill    Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

 

This is a recommendation to endorse the final Croydon Parking Study report. Council has recently undertaken Public Exhibition of the draft Croydon Parking Study through YourSay Inner West. The draft report proposed an expansion of the Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) on a number of streets in Croydon. The response results indicate that the community in general did not support the proposed strategy with a 73.6% non-support, as well as separate submissions and two petitions received during the public engagement. Several submissions requested a parking scheme with two free permits given to residents regardless of the number of off-street parking spaces. The views of the community on the proposed RPS areas indicate that whilst there is generally a desire to change the current parking management, concerns were raised with the proposed permit policy which has been used in other RPS areas in the Inner West.

 

In view of the high level of objections, it is recommended that the proposed Croydon Strategy not be supported at this time and further consideration for street specific RPS for the Croydon area cease for a period of 24 months until February 2022. Additionally, it is recommended that parking conditions be monitored on streets surrounding the Ashfield Aquatic Centre after its reopening in 2020. Any parking review is to be undertaken using data collected from the Croydon Parking Study.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT:

 

1.       The final Croydon Parking Study be noted;

 

2.       In view of the results of the Public Exhibition, stage 1 and 2 of the Croydon Parking Strategy not be supported at this time;

 

3.       Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Croydon area cease for 24 months until February 2022;

 

4.       Parking conditions be monitored on streets surrounding the Ashfield Aquatic Centre after its reopening in 2020; and 

 

5.       Any future parking review for the Croydon area is to be undertaken using data collected from the Croydon Parking Study.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

Public speaker: James Ding attended at 10.12am

 

Mr Ding, speaking on behalf of residents of property no. 70, 72, 74, 74a, 76 and 78 Thomas Street, requested the following:

 

·    Implement timed parking on the southern side of Thomas Street (west of Frederick Street), consistent with the current parking restrictions on the northern side of Thomas Street, to deter commuter and long-term parking . Alternatively, the southern side of Thomas Street have the same parking restrictions as Brady Street.

·    Each household be allocated two parking permits regardless of how many parking spaces are on the property.

·    Parking permits should be transferable free of charge to accommodate shorter term residents like those living in share houses.

·    Visitor parking permits should be available through an online portal free of charge.

 

(Mr Ding left at 10.21am)

 

Committee members noted that the first issue raised by Mr Ding was addressed in the report. Council Officers advised that issuing two parking permits to residents regardless of the number of parking spaces on properties would create a demand for on-street parking in excess of the available spaces on the street. Enforcement action will be requested from Council’s Regulatory Services to investigate the abandoned vehicles in Thomas Street.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT:

 

1.       The final Croydon Parking Study be noted;

 

2.       In view of the results of the Public Exhibition, stage 1 and 2 of the Croydon Parking Strategy not be supported at this time;

 

3.       Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Croydon area cease for 24 months until February 2022;

 

4.       Parking conditions be monitored on streets surrounding the Ashfield Aquatic Centre after its reopening in 2020; and 

 

5.       Any future parking review for the Croydon area is to be undertaken using data collected from the Croydon Parking Study.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0220 Item 13  William Street, Leichhardt - Proposed 'No Stopping' Restrictions (Gulgadya-Leichhardt/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received concerns from parents of St Columba’s Catholic Primary School and residents regarding vehicle sight line issues when exiting Elswick Street and turning right into William Street at the intersection of Elswick Street and William Street, Leichhardt. This occurs when vehicles park too close to the intersection.

                            

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT a ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the southern side of William Street, east of Elswick Street, Leichhardt to reinforce the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ distance at the intersection.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT a ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed on the southern side of William Street, east of Elswick Street, Leichhardt to reinforce the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ distance at the intersection.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0220 Item 14  Trinity Grammar School Prospect Road, Summer Hill - Proposed Extension of 'No Stopping' Restrictions (Djarrawunang - Ashfield         Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received concerns regarding vehicles obstructing sight lines between pedestrians and vehicles on approach to the existing pedestrian zebra crossing outside Trinity Grammar School, Prospect Road, Summer Hill. 

 

The existing ‘No Stopping’ zone on approach to the mid-block pedestrian zebra crossing is not to the current RMS requirements. Therefore, it is proposed to extend the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone by 10metres (to a total of 20 metres).

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

That the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone be extended from 10m to 20 metres on the eastern side of Prospect Road, outside of 142-144 Prospect Road, Summer Hill (north of the pedestrian crossing).

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone be extended from 10m to 20 metres on the eastern side of Prospect Road, outside of 142-144 Prospect Road, Summer Hill (north of the pedestrian crossing).

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

LTC0220 Item 15  Morgan Street, Petersham - Proposed Installation of Painted Island         to Reinforce NSW Road Rules at Road Closure
   (Damun-Stanmore Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

THAT the proposed painted island on the eastern side of Morgan Street Road Closure, Petersham, at the point of entry for bicycles, in order to reinforce NSW Road Rules relating to parked vehicles obstructing cycleway, be APPROVED.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the proposed painted island on the eastern side of Morgan Street Road Closure, Petersham, at the point of entry for bicycles, in order to reinforce NSW Road Rules relating to parked vehicles obstructing cycleway, be APPROVED.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed painted island on the eastern side of Morgan Street Road Closure, Petersham, at the point of entry for bicycles, in order to reinforce NSW Road Rules relating to parked vehicles obstructing cycleway, be APPROVED.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0220 Item 16  Darling Street between Mort Street and Curtis Road, Balmain - Road    Occupancy - ANZAC Day Dawn Service (Baludarri - Balmain         Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

In preparation to mark the ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2020 on Saturday, 25 April 2020, Inner West Council is organising the ANZAC Day dawn Service at the Loyalty Square War Memorial, Balmain. To facilitate the event, it is proposed to close Darling Street between Mort Street and Curtis Road between 2:30am and 9:30am. 

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the temporary road closure of Darling Street (Mort Street to Curtis Road), Balmain on Saturday, 25 April 2020 between 2.30am – 9.30am be supported, subject to the following conditions:

 

a.       That an unencumbered passage minimum 3.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Darling Street, Balmain;

 

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 2 weeks in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

THAT the temporary road closure of Darling Street (Mort Street to Curtis Road), Balmain on Saturday, 25 April 2020 between 2.30am – 9.30am be supported, subject to the following conditions:

 

a.       That an unencumbered passage minimum 3.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Darling Street, Balmain;

 

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 2 weeks in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC0220 Item 17  Cary Street between Rofe Street and Elswick Street, Leichhardt - Road Occupancy - Street Party (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/Balmain    Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council is initiating a Play Streets program in a small number of local streets and laneways throughout the Local Government Area (LGA). The long term aim of the program is for communities to be empowered to run self-managed play streets events in their neighbourhood with support and advice from Council. To facilitate the pilot event, it is proposed to close Cary Street, Leichhardt between Rofe Street and Elswick Street on Sunday, 15 March 2020 between 3.00pm and 5.00pm.

 

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the temporary road closure of Cary Street, Leichhardt between Rofe Street and Elswick Street, to conduct a Play Streets event (Street Party) on Sunday, 15 March 2020, from 3.00pm-5.00pm, 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 Cary Street, Leichhardt between Rofe Street and Elswick 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 Cary Street, Leichhardt between Rofe Street and Elswick Street, to conduct a Play Streets event (Street Party) on Sunday, 15 March 2020, from 3.00pm-5.00pm, 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 Cary Street, Leichhardt between Rofe Street and Elswick 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.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

  

LTC0220 Item 18  182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville –            DA    201900096 – Mixed Residential Commercial Use Development      (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West         PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received an application to demolish existing improvements and construct a mixed-use development ranging from 6 storeys to 12 storeys in height comprising 2,387sqm of ground floor retail floorspace, 272 residential apartments and two levels of associated basement car parking, including the provision of public domain and landscaping works.

 

The application is required to be referred to the Local Traffic Committee for consideration under State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007. 

 

Comments of the Local Traffic Committee will be referred to Council’s Development Assessment Section for consideration in determining the Development Application.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the report be received and noted.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

Public speakers: David Tierney from TITFA Consultancy and David Attwood from Ethos Urban attended at 10.35am.

 

Mr Tierney and Mr Attwood addressed a number of concerns raised by Council’s Traffic Engineer in the report and tabled a written response to those concerns (Attachment 1).

 

(Mr Tierney and Mr Attwood left at 10.54am)

 

Clr da Cruz commented that active transport could be encouraged around the site through strategic placement of pedestrian crossings.

 

The Committee noted that the consultants had indicated that the consultants had indicated that they will address a number of issues highlighted within the Officer’s report. The Committee also noted the consultant’s case for removal of the ‘No Right Turn’ peak hour ban. However, Committee members agreed with the conclusion within the Officer’s report and agreed that it was a reasonable approach to address safety concerns at the proposed intersection.

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s conclusions.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the report be received and noted.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

General Business

 

LTC0220 Item 19   Warren Road, Marrickville proposal

 

Clr Macri asked for a progress update on the Warren Road improvement proposal. The Transport for NSW representative advised that work on the project is ongoing and Council has had discussions with them to review the traffic signals and upgrading the site.

 

 

LTC0220 Item 20    Resident parking in Hartley Street, Balmain

 

Clr Macri stated that residents of Hartley Street have been asking when resident parking will be implemented in the street. Council Officers will follow up with Clr Macri on this matter.

 

 

LTC0220 Item 21    Rat running in Elswick Street North, Leichhardt

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain stated that residents of Elswick Street North have complained of motorists using the street and the lanes on either side of Elswick Street North as a rat run to travel to the city from Darley Road. This occurs when traffic banks up on Darley Road at the City West Link intersection. The representative will liaise with Transport for NSW on this matter.

 

LTC0220 Item 22    Safety at the intersection of Edgware Road, Alice Street and       Llewellyn Street, Marrickville

 

The representative for the Member for Newtown tabled a letter from a resident concerning the intersection of Edgeware Road, Alice Street and Llewellyn Street. The resident was concerned with safety at this intersection following a recent hit and run incident when a cyclist was hit by a truck, and an incident where an SUV overturned onto the footpath after being hit by a bus. The resident requested that the intersection be improved by reducing the speed limit, installing red light cameras, installing a turning arrow from Llewellyn Street into Edgeware Road and improving signage. The representative for Transport for NSW advised that they can review the crash history of the intersection and investigate how the intersection could be improved. Transport for NSW will liaise with Council on this issue.

 

LTC0220 Item 23    WestConnex trucks on non-approved roads

 

The representative for the Member for Newtown stated that she was advised by WestConnex that their construction (truck and dog) vehicles can travel along non-approved roads if those vehicles are unloaded. The representative requested that this be confirmed.

 

Meeting closed at 12.07pm.

 


 

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25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 15

Subject:         2019/20 Second Quarter Budget Review           

Prepared By:      Daryl Jackson - Chief Financial Officer  

Authorised By:  Michael Deegan - Chief Executive Officer

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the 2019/20 2nd Quarter Budget Review be adopted.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

This report provides a comprehensive high-level overview of Council’s financial position as at 31 December 2019. Any forecast results are projections as at 30 June 2020. Council has updated its projected budget result to $18.8 million including capital revenue of $32.4 million, this is a reduction of $13.7 million.  Excluding capital revenue, a deficit of $71,500 has been projected against the 2019/20 Adopted Budget Deficit of $4.3 million. The change is predominantly due to a thorough review of the operating model and budgeted revenue and expenditure. This budget review aligns to the new council reporting structure (Item 30 in Attachment 1 incorporates the change to service unit reporting lines). The following are key movements with a brief explanation and impact on Council’s budget:

 

-     Decreased Capital Expenditure of $15.1m -

·    Greenway Central Links staged works $8.8m - refer to Item 2 in Attachment 1.

·    Property Capital Projects – $5.7m - refer to Item 2 in Attachment 1.

 

-     Forecast decrease in revenue relating to Capital & Operational Grants & Contributions 

·    Greenway Central Links staged works - $8.8m (delay for resolving the existing infrastructure and approval process - Longport Street and Parramatta Road).

 

-     Forecast decrease in revenue relating to User Charges & Fees -

·    Children Family Services - $1.3m (Yirran Gumal Childcare Centre opening has been rescheduled).

·    Strategic Planning - $1.9m (Compliance Levy was inadvertently added in the Q1 Budget Review).

 

-      Forecast decrease in Employee Costs –

·    Children Family Services - $1.1m (Yirran Gumal Childcare Centre opening has been rescheduled).

 

-      Forecast decrease in Operating Expenses –

·    Depreciation & Amortisation adjustment - $5.1m (aligning budget to actual depreciation rates. Actual rates taken from new capital works system).

 

The responsible accounting officer is of the opinion that the Quarterly Budget Review Statement for the quarter ended 31 December 2019 indicates that Council’s projected financial position at 30 June 2020 continues to remain under pressure. The proposed budget adjustments include $15.1m of capital projects that have either been placed on hold or savings from completed projects – refer to Item 2 in the Attachment 1.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

December 2019 QBRS Financial Statements & Movements

  


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25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 16

Subject:         Sydney Gateway Project - Property Acquisition            

Prepared By:      Elizabeth Richardson - Chief Operating Officer, Director Development & Recreation  

Authorised By:  Michael Deegan - Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT Council adopt the recommendations provided in the Confidential Report Attachment 2.

 

 

 

DISCUSSION

On the 6 November 2019 Transport for NSW (TfNSW) provided notice to Council of its intention to acquire land necessary to undertake the Sydney Gateway project. This letter from TfNSW also contained an offer of compensation.

 

On the 6 December 2019 a formal Proposed Acquisition Notice (PAN) under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 was received by Council.

 

TfNSW intend to acquire land both in freehold (ownership to be retained by TfNSW, shown in pink below) and leasehold (land to be returned to Council at the completion of works, shown in green hatch) below). The proposed lease period is 4 years and 11 months.

 

 

For Council, the key sites that are subject to acquisition are:

·    Council’s investment land (currently a container yard), Swamp Road, Tempe;

·    Council’s depot, Swamp Road Tempe;

·    Part of Tempe Reserve, including the existing golf driving range and dog off-leash area.

 

As not all the container yard site is to be permanently acquired, an opportunity exists for Council to reinstate an industrial use on the residual lands to the south-east of the gateway road (shown green-hatched on the plan above). Land to the north-west of the road is intended to be reinstated as open space and recreation areas.

 

Council has engaged external lawyers, property valuers and range of other professionals to provide advice in relation to that offer of compensation and the acquisition more broadly. This advice is provided in confidential attachments to this report.

 

If Council wishes to ultimately accept any agreed offer of compensation it must do so by 13 March 2020.

 

If Council does not accept the offer within that timeframe and TfNSW proceeds to publish an acquisition notice in the NSW Government Gazette, the matter is referred to the Valuer-General to determine the amount of compensation payable. Once the Valuer-General determines the compensation amount TfNSW will give Council a compensation notice.  Council has 90 days from the receipt of the compensation notice to accept the offer or lodge an objection with the Land and Environment Court (commence legal proceedings).

 

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

The financial implications of the acquisition are discussed in Attachment 2 (Confidential)

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

Proposed Acquisition Notice Extract

2.

Confidential Report on Acquisition – Confidential – (To be provided late)

  


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25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 17

Subject:         Budget Savings Tracking Summary           

Prepared By:      Daryl Jackson - Chief Financial Officer  

Authorised By:  Michael Deegan - Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the Year to Date Budget Savings Tracking Report for January 2020 be received and noted.

 

 

 

Background

 

Council adopted its 2019/20 Budget and resolved to make $10m savings to ensure Council is financially sustainable.  The attached Savings Tracking Summary will be used to track each designated item of savings to ensure that Council remains on track to achieve them by 30 June 2020 as reflected in the attached report.

 

The Year to Date January 2020 Report shows a realised savings of $12.2m.  Council is on track to achieve its agreed saving and finance will continue to monitor the business closely.

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

YTD January 2020 Budget Savings Tracking

  


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25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 18

Subject:         Investments Report as at 31 January 2020           

Prepared By:      Brendhan Barry - Manager Financial Services  

Authorised By:  Daryl Jackson - Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the report be received and noted.

 

 

 

 

DISCUSSION

Council’s holding in various investment categories are listed in the table below. Council’s portfolio size sits at $226m, of which 89% are A rated or above. All Socially Responsible Investments (SRI’s) are investments that comply with the Non-Fossil Fuel standards.

 

During August, Council received a $40m loan from Tcorp for the Ashfield Aquatic Centre Redevelopment project and invested these funds in line with the contractor’s payment schedule. The reduction in investments for this period reflects the maturity of funds that are timed to mature in accordance with the expected future cash outflows.

 

Council’s annualised return continues to exceed the bank bill index benchmark. Council’s portfolio had a One-Month Portfolio Investment Return of 3.80%, above the UBSWA Bank Bill Index Benchmark (0.96%).

 

The attachments to this report summarise all investments held by Council and interest returns for periods ending 31 January 2020.

 

The Current Market value is required to be accounted for. The Current Market Value is a likely outcome if Council were to consider recalling the investment prior to its due date.

 

All investments made for the month of January 2020 have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act, Local Government Regulations and the Inner West Council Investment Policy.


 

 

 

EXTERNAL / INTERNAL RESTRICTIONS

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

1.

IWC Jan20

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IWC Economic and Investment Portfolio Commentary Jan20

  


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25 February 2020

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 


 


 

 


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 19

Subject:         Notice of Motion to Rescind: C0918(1) Item 2 Local Democracy – Outcomes of Proposed New Advisory Group Structure Public Exhibition - 11 September 2018       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.    

From:             Councillor John Stamolis   

 

 

Motion:

 

The abovementioned Councillor, hereby submit a Notice of Motion to rescind Council’s resolution of C0918(1) Item 2 Local Democracy – Outcomes of Proposed New Advisory Group Structure Public Exhibition and propose the alternative Motion be adopted as follows:

 

THAT Council to reinstate Council Committees at the commencement of the 2019/20 year.

 

 

 

 

Officer comment from Communications and Engagement Manager:

 

An interim review, as noted in the report C0818(3) Item 4, is currently underway. Council will receive a report of the review when complete.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.  


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 20

Subject:         Notice of Motion: Council Response to Bushfire Crisis, Extreme Wether and Climate Change       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.   

From:             The Mayor, Councillor Darcy Byrne  

 

 

Motion:

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Note the existing policies and programs which have been instituted by our local government to reduce carbon emissions, invest in renewable energy, reduce energy costs to ratepayers and mitigate impacts on local people of extreme weather, including;

 

a.   Sourcing the equivalent of Council’s daytime energy usage from Moree Solar Farm;

b.   Systematically replacing residential street lighting with LED lighting;

c.   Establishing the Solar my School program;

d.   Becoming 100 per cent divested from fossil fuels and incorporating divestment principles into tendering processes;

e.   Committing to being 100 per cent powered by renewable energy and achieving carbon neutrality by 2025; and

f.    Resolving to double to investment in tree plantings in the 2020/21 Budget and establishing a dial-a-tree program to provide free trees for planting to local residents.

 

2.   Request a report from the CEO to be tabled at the March Ordinary meeting on further actions to be taken by Council in response to the bushfire crisis and the new environmental hazards posed, including;

 

a.   Establishing a sister Council relationship with a fire effected LGA in NSW to provide short medium and long-term support to their council and community. This should include consideration of staff secondment to assist with services, loaning or provision of assets and resources and community to community activities that can allow residents, businesses and organisations in the Inner West to contribute to recovery and ongoing support;

b.   Options for how Council can assist in the recovery efforts following the biodiversity crisis created by the bushfires;

c.   The health and safety monitoring and compliance for council staff and facilities and the general community, including whether increased air quality monitoring from the responsible state government agencies is required;

d.   The existing statutory and adopted policy/compliance processes for closure of council facilities such as pools and sporting grounds impacted by air pollution;

e.   Review of Council’s existing heat monitoring and alleviation strategies for our community, including the potential to of provide cooling areas, especially for vulnerable populations, on hot days;

f.    Consultation with the Local Area Health Service seeking advice about mitigation measures Council can undertake to reduce impacts on the population during periods of poor and hazardous air quality and extreme heat;

g.   Water storage options for council buildings, and any programs with the state government to encourage people to properly invest in and use grey water;

h.   Consultation with local bushcare and biodiversity groups and environmental peak bodies on the above actions;

i.    A potential partnership with Inner West Tree Growers, a newly established community group which is seeking to partner with Council on the implementation of our tree planting program; and

j.    Confirming the implementation timeline for the implementation of Council’s existing solar and sustainability programs throughout 2020.

 

 

Background

 

This summer has seen the tragic devastation caused by bushfires ravaging across Australia.

 

We have also seen an unprecedented number of Australians in urban areas desperate to help those in need, and there are several practical ways Metropolitan Councils can provide relief to affected communities in regional and rural NSW.

The heat and smoke that has accompanied these fires has also been affecting communities across the country, and the Inner West has not been immune to these impacts.

 

The times require us to review the policies and actions we are taking to protect both Council staff and the broader Inner West population.

Communities across Australia are seeking that their political leaders and Governments have coordinated plans and policies to help address and mitigate the impact of climate change on their daily lives.

 

Officer’s Comments:

 

Staff have no comment.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 21

Subject:         Notice of Motion: New residential tenancy laws (from 23 March 2020)       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.   

From:             Councillor John Stamolis  

 

 

Motion:

 

THAT Council advertise the changes to NSW residential tenancy laws on its website.

 

Background

 

With 44% of dwellings in the Inner West being rented compared with 32% across NSW, the recently announced changes to residential tenancy laws will have significant relevance here.

Changes to the residential tenancy laws commence 23 March 2020, with amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and the new Residential Tenancies Regulation 2019.

The changes improve tenants’ renting experience while ensuring landlords can effectively manage their properties. The changes aim to reduce disputes over repairs and maintenance, increase protection and certainty for tenants, and clarify the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords.

Here are the key changes which start on 23 March 2020.

·    Minimum standards to clarify 'fit for habitation

·      New smoke alarm obligations for landlords

·      Changes of a 'minor nature'

·      Damage and removing modifications

·      New mandatory set break fees for fixed term agreements

·      Strengthened information disclosure requirements

·      New material facts

·      New information to be disclosed to prospective strata tenants

·      Remedies for tenants for breaches to information disclosure requirements

·      Water efficiency measures

·      New rectification order process

·      New standard form of agreement

 

Officer’s Comments:

 

Staff have no comment.

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 22

Subject:         Notice of Motion: Trees in High Volume       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.    

From:             Councillor John Stamolis   

 

Motion:

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   To develop a tree care and management policy for areas of high public and traffic use; and

 

2.   To prioritise tree planting over hot surfaces to reduce the urban heat island effect, to provide more shade for the public and to beautify the local environment.

 

Background

 

The recent tree failure on Norton Street highlights the need for Council to be more active in maintaining its trees, especially in areas of high public and traffic use.  This motion requests Council to develop an effective assessment and maintenance program for trees in areas of high use.  Residents have also suggested that there are currently trees along highly used streets such as Norton Street and Marion Street that need assessment while there are other local streets where there has been no Council maintenance for many years. 

In years where there is drought and as the impact of climate change becomes more pronounced, it is vital that our trees are protected and cared for and that public risk is minimised.

 

A more effective tree inspection and maintenance program for Council trees will not only reduce risk, it could save many trees through early intervention and it could improve tree management and planting strategy in high use areas. Council should also prioritise tree plantings over hot surfaces such as roads and footpaths in order to reduce the urban heat island effect, to provide more shade for people and to beautify our area. There is enormous scope and opportunity across the Inner West to increase shade over hot surfaces and to improve our local environment.  Council should set performance targets and make these publicly available.  Such indicators would not only include the number of trees planted but the expected canopy as well.

 

Officer’s Comments:

 

Comment from Urban Forest and Ecology Manager:

Council undertakes proactive and reactive maintenance on all its street trees on a regular basis. An LGA wide tree inventory has just been finalised which will allow Council to develop a detailed forward inspection and tree maintenance cyclic program. This program will be maintained as a live database to ensure the data is kept up to date and Council is able to monitor the condition of its urban forest effectively.

 

On the back of this inventory a new tender for tree maintenance and management service is currently being prepared and will be put in place at the start of the 2020/2021 financial year. This tender will include a best practice specification and set a high standard of tree maintenance for the Inner West. Aspects such as prioritising tree maintenance along high traffic areas will be included in this specification.

 

Council’s tree planting program currently already prioritises planting based on heat and uses the latest available heat maps to inform the program.  The upcoming planting for the 5 million trees program focuses primarily on sites covered in concrete to help reduce the urban heat island effect.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 23

Subject:         Notice of Motion: Council Submission and Assistance to Residents: EIS Western Harbour Tunnel       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.   

From:             Councillor Rochelle Porteous   

 

Motion:

 

THAT:

 

1.   The Mayor and CEO write to the Minister for Transport requesting that the exhibition period for the EIS be extended to 30 March 2020;

2.   Council make a submission to the EIS for the Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway;

3.   A short report be brought to the 25 February Council meeting outlining how Council’s submission to the EIS will be undertaken and which consultants have been or will be appointed. The report should also identify any additional funding required for specialist consultants and should ensure the submission council submits is well-researched, detailed and carefully evidenced;

4.   Council holds a public meeting to provide residents with the staff’s analysis of the impacts of the Western Harbour Tunnel and advice to residents in writing their own submissions. The Balmain Ward Councillors should also be invited to speak at this public meeting; and

5.   Council provide information on the EIS; the council’s analysis of impacts and help with making a submission on council’s website.

 

Background

 

Late last week the Balmain and Rozelle community was informed via email and letterbox drop that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is now out for the Western Harbour Tunnel Tollway which will run under the Balmain peninsular and link through to Rozelle, possibly with the Balmain Leagues Club (Tigers) as a dive site. Submissions to the EIS will close on 12 March 2020, which is very little time for Council and community groups and individuals to research and make submissions. At the very least the date to accept submissions should be extended to 30 March 2020. This development, should it proceed, would have significant negative impacts on the residents and local businesses of the Balmain peninsula as well as residents and businesses in Rozelle and Lilyfield.

 

It is critical that council allocate the resources needed to produce a well-researched, detailed and carefully evidenced submission on behalf of local residents and businesses. This is likely to need additional consultants to undertake elements of the submission particularly in relation to issues such as the management of the large amount of soil which will be dredged from the harbour; the impact of the depths of the tunnels on local infrastructure, homes and the many heritage buildings on the peninsula; vibration and noise impacts; air pollution and unfiltered exhaust stacks impacts; traffic impacts and impacts on marine life from the dredging. It is also important that the community is supported with developing and lodging their submissions and that they have access to information and studies done by council and have the opportunity to attend a public meeting run by council staff which can provide them with independent information about the development.

 


 

Officer’s Comments:

 

Comment from Director Infrastructure:

Staff are reviewing the substantial EIS documentation.  It is anticipated that a draft submission will be reported to Council’s Meeting on 10 March. Transport for NSW have arranged public information sessions to discuss the EIS.  These will be held in the Balmain Townhall on Thursday 6 February 2020 4pm to 7pm and Saturday 22 February 2020 11am to 2pm.

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 24

Subject:         Notice of Motion: WestConnex and Western Harbour Tunnel Community Liaison Forum       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.   

From:             Councillor Rochelle Porteous  

 

Motion:

 

THAT:

1.   The WestConnex Community Liaison Forum be continued with the inclusion of the Western Harbour Tunnel Beaches Link Project, to be renamed the WestConnex and Western Harbour Tunnel Community Liaison Forum; and

2.   Meetings be held in the evening rather than during the day to enable more community members to attend. That relevant community groups opposing the Western Harbour Tunnel be invited to attend the Forum together with the current community group representatives, the authority representatives and representatives from RMS and the contractors.  Councillors and the General Manager should also be encouraged to attend.

 

Background

 

Westconnex has been one of the most devastating developments in the Inner West and prior to the forced amalgamation of the 3 councils – Leichhardt, Marrickville and Ashfield, all 3 councils were strong and united in their opposition to WestConnex. The Administrator of the forcibly amalgamated council, Richard Pearson, soon realised that WestConnex was a critically important issue for local residents and following strong lobbying from the community established the WestConnex Unit within council and the WestConnex Community Liaison Forum which met monthly with alternate day and evening meetings. The forum has been a real lifeline for many community groups with relevant authorities attending and providing information and answering questions at these meetings – such as the Environment Protection Authority and Department of Planning, Industry & Environment.

It is unfortunate that the RMS and the contractors have not attended recent meetings and they should be encouraged to attend. Attendance from the community groups has been solid and consistent noting in the last 4 meetings community representatives from Haberfield, St Peters, Leichhardt, Annandale, Rozelle and Balmain, Ashfield and Newtown. I note that Councillors were not consulted on the decision to discontinue the forum  nor have they received any notification that the Forum has been discontinued, similarly the community members were not alerted beforehand to the fact that that the forum was at risk of being discontinued.

Discontinuing this Forum could not come at a worse moment with the construction of the M4-M5 Link proceeding and residents once again being kept in the dark and treated very poorly by the contractors and the RMS. In the opinion of members of the Forum the TfNSW WestConnex Community Reference Group (WCRG) does not in any way substitute the role of the WestConnex Community Liaison Forum.

In addition the EIS for the Western Harbour Tunnel Beaches Link Project has just been announced with the closing date for submissions being 12 March 2020. Local community groups are rightly very concerned about the impact of the Western Harbour Tunnel and the Liaison Forum would provide a voice for the community and support through council to relevant authorities for community groups opposed to this proposed development.

 

 

Officer’s Comments:

 

Comment from Director Infrastructure:

Recently Council has been reviewing the operation and effectiveness of all its committees. The need for WCLF has been falling away as WestConnex issues have become less strategic in nature, and WCLF functions are increasingly being served by the TfNSW WestConnex Community Reference Group (WCRG).  The ability for the contractors and State agencies directly address the community’s issues has improved.  Council now has a multiplicity of major projects affecting our community. The CEO is proposing a higher level strategic discussion between Council, TfNSW and the community.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 25

Subject:         Notice of Motion: Council logo       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.    

From:             Councillor Julie Passas   

 

 

Motion:

 

THAT Council receive a full report on the new logo, name of the successful group or person, cost of the logo Meetings, staff time and other resources. Amount to be paid to the successful tender and who decided on the logo for our Council.

 

 

Background

 

Councillors have been sent a copy of the new Council logo and were told it was to be made public on the 3 February 2020. Please advise why Councillors were not given the opportunity to comment on or approve the new logo.

 

 

Officer’s Comments:

 

Comment from Communications and Engagement Manager:

At the Council Meeting on 26 June 2018, Council resolved that a 9 person panel be established to determine and finalise the selection criteria, brief expressions of interest, make the final decision, oversee the engagement strategy on a new brand. The resolution also stated that Council commence the rollout of the new brand/logo once the panel had made its decision.  The panel had representation from Councillors, the community and staff.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 26

Subject:         Notice of Motion: CEO Performance       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.    

From:             Councillor Julie Passas   

 

 

Motion:

 

THAT a meeting on the CEO Performance be convened of full Council as soon as possible.

 

Background

 

The review panel regarding the performance of the CEO has not been reported to Council since the appointment. As with many other councils I request a meeting be convened of full Council as soon as possible, as it is 12 months since the appointment.

 

Officer’s Comments:

 

Comment from Director Corporate:

At the CEO Performance Review Panel meeting conducted on 27th July 2019, the Panel agreed that the CEO provide a 6 monthly progress update to all Councillors in confidential session with provision for questions and feedback with a full performance review by the Panel undertaken in 12 months, i.e. July 2020. The 6 monthly progress update is currently underway and being externally facilitated. An update will be provided to all Councillors.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 27

Subject:         Notice of Motion: Posters       

Council at its meeting on 11 February 2020 resolved that the matter be deferred to the meeting to be held on 25 February 2020.    

From:             Councillor Julie Passas   

 

 

Motion:

 

THAT:

1.    Councillors be advised of the policy on Councillors displaying their photos; and

2.    Councillors receive copies of infringement notices issued to individuals and parties.

 

Background

 

This motion seeks clarification of the directive sent to Councillors by the CEO, regarding Councillors displaying their images publicly. The correspondence said Councillors would be sent infringement notices if they did not comply. As there are several election corflutes on poles in the local government area as we speak from previous State and Federal elections have those responsible paid a fine.

 

 

Officer’s Comments:

 

Comment from Chief Executive Officer:

An email was sent to Councillors on 11 December 2019, stating that Council has received complaints about election posters and advising that Council will remove any sign that infringes the requirements of the Local Government Act and fines will be issued and compliance will be handled by staff with impartiality. The poster in question was attached to a Council pole and was obstructing the footpath.

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.


Council Meeting

25 February 2020

 

Item No:         C0220(2) Item 28

Subject:         Notice of Motion: Balmain Leagues Club (Tigers) Development  - Public Meeting           

From:             Councillor Rochelle Porteous   

 

Motion:

 

THAT Council organises a public meeting on the Balmain Leagues Club (Tigers) Development proposal including recent amendments as soon as possible. The meeting should outline in detail council’s current assessment of the development, with presentations from council staff with relevant expertise – design, planning, traffic management and access and these staff also available to respond to questions from the audience following the presentation. Balmain Ward Councillors should also be invited to speak.  Any funding required to be sourced from the Strategic Planning Community Engagement Budget.

 

Background

 

The Development Application for the Balmain Leagues Club (Tigers) 138-152, 154-156 Victoria Rd; 697 Darling St, 1 and 3-7 Waterloo St Rozelle is currently on exhibition and has not been determined. Balmain, Birchgrove and Rozelle residents were recently notified via letter that amendments have been made to the application which has resulted in its being re-exhibited. The current exhibition period will run for 30 days from 31 January to 2 March 2020. There was an expectation in the community that, just as had always happened automatically with Leichhardt Council and as also happened with the DCP with the Inner West Council that there would be a public meeting to explain the DA and its impacts to residents and enable them to make submissions. This has not occurred. This is a very significant development for the residents of Balmain, Birchgrove, Rozelle and Lilyfield and has a long history of strong community opposition to overdevelopment of the site as its potential impacts if approved could be widespread and negative. In addition recent amendments to the DA will push significant commercial and retail traffic onto currently quiet residential streets which will result in widespread impacts on the local community.

Development Details:

 

D/2018/219: 138-152, 154-156 Victoria Road, Rozelle, 697 Darling Street, Rozelle, 1 Waterloo Street, vacant lots 3-7 Waterloo Street Rozelle ($132,800,000). integrated development under the EP&A Act 1979. mixed use development on the above properties generally known as the “balmain leagues club” site. there will be a total of 168 residential units. development will comprise; demolition, excavation and remediation of the site, construction of two basement levels for residential and commercial parking, three laneways (heritage lane, little darling lane and tigers lane), a public town square (plaza) and three buildings that are between 11 to 12 storeys in height providing for 164 residential units and retail (including a supermarket), commercial and licensed club on the lower levels. development fronting waterloo street will comprise two to three storey buildings for four live/work units. rooftop landscaping, green walls and communal open space is proposed. development fronting darling street will comprise the creation of one of the three proposed laneways (heritage lane) and the reinstatement of the façade of no. 697 darling street to provide specialty retail premises. other approvals required – section 138 of the Roads Act 1993 – Roads & Maritime Services. Applicant – Heworth. notification period 31 January 2020 to 2 March 2020 .

 

Officer’s Comments:

 

No comment required.

 

ATTACHMENTS

Nil.