Local Traffic Committee Meeting 10 April 2018

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held at Chamber Room, Petersham Service Centre on 10 April 2018

Meeting commenced at 10.00am

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

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

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT

Clr Julie Passas	Deputy Mayor – Ashfield Ward (Chair)
Clr Marghanita Da Cruz	Leichhardt Ward (Alternate Chair)
Mr Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Mr Chris Woods	Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron
Ms Sarina Foulstone	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Sgt Dan Chilvers Sen Const Charles Buttrose	NSW Police – Leichhardt NSW Police – Leichhardt
Mr Kristian Calcagno	Roads and Maritime Services
OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE
Mr Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition
Mr John Stephens	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager
Mr George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)
Mr Emilio Andari	IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Mr David Yu	IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Ms Snezana Bakovic	IWC’s Project Manager – Traffic and Transport
Ms Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer
VISITORS
Mr Bill Woodhead	Item 6
Mr Nathan Parish	Item 6
Mr Peter Edwick	Item 9
Mr Nick Seremetis	Item 16
APOLOGIES:
Sgt John Micallef Sen Const Anthony Kenny	NSW Police – Burwood and Campsie Police Area Commands NSW Police – Inner West Area Police Command
Mr Peter Whitney	State Transit Authority
Mr Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (North)

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS: 

Ms Sarina Foulstone declared a non-pecuniary interest in Items 6 as a member of BIKESydney’s management committee.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 6 March 2018 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held on 6 March 2018 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 27 March 2018.  Council also resolved that:

With reference to Item 18 - Route EW09 (Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield) - Separated Cycleway (Balmain Ward/ Leichhardt LAC/ Balmain Electorate);

a)  The public meeting on the Lilyfield cycleway project go ahead as soon as     
      possible and is used to inform consultants GHD of changes that should be 
     incorporated in the redesign; and

b) Council seek information about the possibility of using the Rozelle goods  
     yards for the Lilyfield cycleway and report back to council and residents.

LTC0418 Item 1 Temporary Full Road Closure of Derbyshire Road, Leichhardt (Leichhardt Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from The Traffic Marshal for the temporary full road closure of Derbyshire Road, Leichhardt at the rear of Nos.160-180 Balmain Road (Sydney Secondary College) to facilitate a crane lift for air conditioner maintenance from 7:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday 28th April 2018 (back up date of Saturday 5th May 2018). It is recommended that the proposed temporary road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Derbyshire Road, Leichhardt at the rear of Nos.160-180 Balmain Road (Sydney Secondary College) to facilitate a crane lift for air conditioner maintenance from 7:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday 28th April 2018 (back up date of Saturday 5th May 2018) be approved, subject to the following conditions:

1.   A fee of $1,540 for the temporary full road closure is payable by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges;

2.   The temporary full road closure be advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days’ notice for submissions, in accordance with the Roads Act;

3.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted to Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval;

4.   A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) which has been prepared by a certified Traffic Controller, is to be submitted to Council for review with a copy of the Traffic Controllers certification number attached to the plan, not less than 5 days prior to implementation of the closure;

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

6.   A notice of the proposed closure be forwarded by the applicant to the NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services;

7.   Notification signs advising of the proposed road closures and new traffic arrangements to be strategically installed and maintained by the applicant at each end of the street at least 7 days prior to the closure;

8.   All affected residents and businesses shall be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents;

9.   Vehicular and pedestrian access for residents and businesses to their off-street car parking spaces be maintained where possible whilst site works are in progress;

10. Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. Workers shall be specially designated for this role, as necessary to comply with this condition. This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads;

11. The holder of this approval shall indemnify the Council against all claims, damages and costs incurred by, or charges made against, the Council in respect to death or injury to any person or damage in any way arising out of this approval. In this regard, a public liability insurance policy for an amount not less than $20,000,000 for any one occurrence is to be obtained and is to note the Council as an interested party. The holder of this approval shall inform its insurer of the terms of this condition and submit a copy of the insurance policy to the Council prior to commencement of the work the subject of this approval;

12. The operator of any unit exercising this approval shall have this approval with them and produce it if required along with any other relevant authority approvals granted in the connection with the work;

13. Mobile cranes, cherry pickers or concrete boom pumps shall not stand within the public way for extended periods when not in operation under this approval; and

14. The operation of the heavy plant shall not give rise to an "offensive noise" as defined in the Protection of Environment Operations Act, 1997. Furthermore, vibrations and/or emission of gases that are created during its operations and which are a nuisance, or dangerous to public health are not permitted; all work is to be carried out in accordance with Work Cover requirements; and the costs to repair damages, as a result of these works, to Council's footway and roadway areas will be borne by the applicant.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Derbyshire Road, Leichhardt at the rear of Nos.160-180 Balmain Road (Sydney Secondary College) to facilitate a crane lift for air conditioner maintenance from 7:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday 28th April 2018 (back up date of Saturday 5th May 2018) be approved, subject to the following conditions:

1.   A fee of $1,540 for the temporary full road closure is payable by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges;

2.   The temporary full road closure be advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days’ notice for submissions, in accordance with the Roads Act;

3.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted to Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval;

4.   A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) which has been prepared by a certified Traffic Controller, is to be submitted to Council for review with a copy of the Traffic Controllers certification number attached to the plan, not less than 5 days prior to implementation of the closure;

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

6.   A notice of the proposed closure be forwarded by the applicant to the NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services;

7.   Notification signs advising of the proposed road closures and new traffic arrangements to be strategically installed and maintained by the applicant at each end of the street at least 7 days prior to the closure;

8.   All affected residents and businesses shall be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents;

9.   Vehicular and pedestrian access for residents and businesses to their off-street car parking spaces be maintained where possible whilst site works are in progress;

10. Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. Workers shall be specially designated for this role, as necessary to comply with this condition. This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads;

11. The holder of this approval shall indemnify the Council against all claims, damages and costs incurred by, or charges made against, the Council in respect to death or injury to any person or damage in any way arising out of this approval. In this regard, a public liability insurance policy for an amount not less than $20,000,000 for any one occurrence is to be obtained and is to note the Council as an interested party. The holder of this approval shall inform its insurer of the terms of this condition and submit a copy of the insurance policy to the Council prior to commencement of the work the subject of this approval;

12. The operator of any unit exercising this approval shall have this approval with them and produce it if required along with any other relevant authority approvals granted in the connection with the work;

13. Mobile cranes, cherry pickers or concrete boom pumps shall not stand within the public way for extended periods when not in operation under this approval; and

14. The operation of the heavy plant shall not give rise to an "offensive noise" as defined in the Protection of Environment Operations Act, 1997. Furthermore, vibrations and/or emission of gases that are created during its operations and which are a nuisance, or dangerous to public health are not permitted; all work is to be carried out in accordance with Work Cover requirements; and the costs to repair damages, as a result of these works, to Council's footway and roadway areas will be borne by the applicant.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 2 Temporary Full Road Closure - Unnamed Laneway running parallel between Young Street and Annandale Street, Annandale (section between Gillies Street and Wisdom Street) (Balmain Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from The Traffic Marshal for the temporary full road closure of the Unnamed Laneway running parallel between Young Street and Annandale Street, Annandale (section between Gillies Street and Wisdom Street) to facilitate a crane lift from 7:00am to 4:00pm on Monday 30th April to Wednesday 2nd May 2018 (back up date of Monday 7th May to Wednesday 9th May 2018). It is recommended that the proposed temporary road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of the Unnamed Laneway running parallel between Young Street and Annandale Street (section  between Gillies Street and Wisdom Street), Annandale to facilitate a crane lift from 7:00am to 4:00pm on Monday 30th April to Wednesday 2nd May 2018 (back up date of Monday 7th May to Wednesday 9th May 2018)be approved, subject to the following conditions:

1.   A fee of $1,540 for the temporary full road closure is payable by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges;

2.   The temporary full road closure be advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days’ notice for submissions, in accordance with the Roads Act;

3.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted to Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval;

4.   A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) which has been prepared by a certified Traffic Controller, is to be submitted to Council for review with a copy of the Traffic Controllers certification number attached to the plan, not less than 5 days prior to implementation of the closure;

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

6.   A notice of the proposed closure be forwarded by the applicant to the NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services;

7.   Notification signs advising of the proposed road closures and new traffic arrangements to be strategically installed and maintained by the applicant at each end of the street at least 7 days prior to the closure;

8.   All affected residents and businesses shall be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents;

9.   Vehicular and pedestrian access for residents and businesses to their off-street car parking spaces be maintained where possible whilst site works are in progress;

10. Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. Workers shall be specially designated for this role, as necessary to comply with this condition. This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads;

11. The holder of this approval shall indemnify the Council against all claims, damages and costs incurred by, or charges made against, the Council in respect to death or injury to any person or damage in any way arising out of this approval. In this regard, a public liability insurance policy for an amount not less than $20,000,000 for any one occurrence is to be obtained and is to note the Council as an interested party. The holder of this approval shall inform its insurer of the terms of this condition and submit a copy of the insurance policy to the Council prior to commencement of the work the subject of this approval;

12. The operator of any unit exercising this approval shall have this approval with them and produce it if required along with any other relevant authority approvals granted in the connection with the work;

13. Mobile cranes, cherry pickers or concrete boom pumps shall not stand within the public way for extended periods when not in operation under this approval; and

14. The operation of the heavy plant shall not give rise to an "offensive noise" as defined in the Protection of Environment Operations Act, 1997. Furthermore, vibrations and/or emission of gases that are created during its operations and which are a nuisance, or dangerous to public health are not permitted; all work is to be carried out in accordance with Work Cover requirements; and the costs to repair damages, as a result of these works, to Council's footway and roadway areas will be borne by the applicant.

DISCUSSION

Clr Da Cruz stated that a nursery meets on Wisdom Street on Wednesday mornings and asked whether properties in the southern section of Wisdom Street would still be accessible during the proposed road closure. Council Officers will investigate and follow up with Clr Da Cruz.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of the Unnamed Laneway running parallel between Young Street and Annandale Street (section  between Gillies Street and Wisdom Street), Annandale to facilitate a crane lift from 7:00am to 4:00pm on Monday 30th April to Wednesday 2nd May 2018 (back up date of Monday 7th May to Wednesday 9th May 2018)be approved, subject to the following conditions:

1.   A fee of $1,540 for the temporary full road closure is payable by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges;

2.   The temporary full road closure be advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days’ notice for submissions, in accordance with the Roads Act;

3.   A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted to Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval;

4.   A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) which has been prepared by a certified Traffic Controller, is to be submitted to Council for review with a copy of the Traffic Controllers certification number attached to the plan, not less than 5 days prior to implementation of the closure;

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

6.   A notice of the proposed closure be forwarded by the applicant to the NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services;

7.   Notification signs advising of the proposed road closures and new traffic arrangements to be strategically installed and maintained by the applicant at each end of the street at least 7 days prior to the closure;

8.   All affected residents and businesses shall be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents;

9.   Vehicular and pedestrian access for residents and businesses to their off-street car parking spaces be maintained where possible whilst site works are in progress;

10. Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. Workers shall be specially designated for this role, as necessary to comply with this condition. This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads;

11. The holder of this approval shall indemnify the Council against all claims, damages and costs incurred by, or charges made against, the Council in respect to death or injury to any person or damage in any way arising out of this approval. In this regard, a public liability insurance policy for an amount not less than $20,000,000 for any one occurrence is to be obtained and is to note the Council as an interested party. The holder of this approval shall inform its insurer of the terms of this condition and submit a copy of the insurance policy to the Council prior to commencement of the work the subject of this approval;

12. The operator of any unit exercising this approval shall have this approval with them and produce it if required along with any other relevant authority approvals granted in the connection with the work;

13. Mobile cranes, cherry pickers or concrete boom pumps shall not stand within the public way for extended periods when not in operation under this approval; and

14. The operation of the heavy plant shall not give rise to an "offensive noise" as defined in the Protection of Environment Operations Act, 1997. Furthermore, vibrations and/or emission of gases that are created during its operations and which are a nuisance, or dangerous to public health are not permitted; all work is to be carried out in accordance with Work Cover requirements; and the costs to repair damages, as a result of these works, to Council's footway and roadway areas will be borne by the applicant.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 3 Temporary Road Closure to Dismantle Tower Crane on Mcgill Street, Lewisham (Stanmore Ward/ Marrickville Electorate/Marrickville LAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Level 33 for the temporary full road closure of McGill Street (between Old Canterbury Road and Hudson Street) Lewisham for a period of 1 day from 7:00am to 5:30pm on 28^th April 2018 in order to dismantle a tower crane on McGill Street, Lewisham. It is recommended that the proposed temporary road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed  temporary full road closure of McGill Street (between Old Canterbury Road and Hudson Street) Lewisham for a period of 1 day from 7:00am to 5:30pm on 28^th April 2018 in order to dismantle a tower crane on McGill Street, Lewisham, subject to the following conditions:

1.       A fee of $1,540.60 for the temporary full road closure is payable by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges;

2.       The temporary full road closure be advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days’ notice for submissions, in accordance with the Roads Act;

3.       A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted by the applicant to the Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval;

4.       A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) which has been prepared by a certified Traffic Controller, is to be submitted to Council for review with a copy of the Traffic Controllers certification number attached to the plan, not less than 5 days prior to implementation of closure;

5.       A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Roads and Maritime Services’ Transport Management Centre;

6.       Notice of the proposed closure be forwarded by the applicant to the NSW Police, the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Ambulance Services;

7.       Notification signs advising of the proposed road closures and new traffic arrangements to be strategically installed and maintained by the applicant at each end of the street at least 7 days prior to the closure;

8.       All affected residents and businesses shall be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents;

9.       vehicular and pedestrian access for residents and businesses to their off-street car parking spaces be maintained where possible whilst site works are in progress;

10.     Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. Workers shall be specially designated for this role, as necessary to comply with this condition. This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads;

11.     The holder of this approval shall indemnify the Council against all claims, damages and costs incurred by, or charges made against, the Council in respect to death or injury to any person or damage in any way arising out of this approval. In this regard, a public liability insurance policy for an amount not less than $20,000,000 for any one occurrence is to be obtained and is to note the Council as an interested party. The holder of this approval shall inform its insurer of the terms of this condition and submit a copy of the insurance policy to the Council prior to commencement of the work the subject of this approval;

12.     The operator of any unit exercising this approval shall have this approval with them and produce it if required along with any other relevant authority approvals granted in the connection with the work;

13.     Mobile cranes, cherry packers or concrete boom pumps shall not stand within the public way for extended periods when not in operation under this approval;

14.     The operation of the mobile crane shall not give rise to an "offensive noise" as defined in the Protection of Environment Operations Act, 1997. Furthermore, vibrations and/or emission of gases that are created during its operations and which are a nuisance, or dangerous to public health are not permitted;

15.     All work is to be carried out in accordance with Work Cover requirements; and

16.   The costs to repair damages, as a result of these works, to Council's footway and       
         roadway areas will be borne by the applicant.    

DISCUSSION

The representative for the Member for Summer Hill questioned whether the application would meet the 28 day notice period. Council Officers advised that advertising for this road closure was undertaken a number of weeks ago to meet the 28 day notification requirement.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed  temporary full road closure of McGill Street (between Old Canterbury Road and Hudson Street) Lewisham for a period of 1 day from 7:00am to 5:30pm on 28^th April 2018 in order to dismantle a tower crane on McGill Street, Lewisham, subject to the following conditions:

1.       A fee of $1,540.60 for the temporary full road closure is payable by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges;

2.       The temporary full road closure be advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days’ notice for submissions, in accordance with the Roads Act;

3.       A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted by the applicant to the Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval;

4.       A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) which has been prepared by a certified Traffic Controller, is to be submitted to Council for review with a copy of the Traffic Controllers certification number attached to the plan, not less than 5 days prior to implementation of closure;

5.       A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Roads and Maritime Services’ Transport Management Centre;

6.       Notice of the proposed closure be forwarded by the applicant to the NSW Police, the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Ambulance Services;

7.       Notification signs advising of the proposed road closures and new traffic arrangements to be strategically installed and maintained by the applicant at each end of the street at least 7 days prior to the closure;

8.       All affected residents and businesses shall be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents;

9.       vehicular and pedestrian access for residents and businesses to their off-street car parking spaces be maintained where possible whilst site works are in progress;

10.     Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. Workers shall be specially designated for this role, as necessary to comply with this condition. This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads;

11.     The holder of this approval shall indemnify the Council against all claims, damages and costs incurred by, or charges made against, the Council in respect to death or injury to any person or damage in any way arising out of this approval. In this regard, a public liability insurance policy for an amount not less than $20,000,000 for any one occurrence is to be obtained and is to note the Council as an interested party. The holder of this approval shall inform its insurer of the terms of this condition and submit a copy of the insurance policy to the Council prior to commencement of the work the subject of this approval;

12.     The operator of any unit exercising this approval shall have this approval with them and produce it if required along with any other relevant authority approvals granted in the connection with the work;

13.     Mobile cranes, cherry packers or concrete boom pumps shall not stand within the public way for extended periods when not in operation under this approval;

14.     The operation of the mobile crane shall not give rise to an "offensive noise" as defined in the Protection of Environment Operations Act, 1997. Furthermore, vibrations and/or emission of gases that are created during its operations and which are a nuisance, or dangerous to public health are not permitted;

15.     All work is to be carried out in accordance with Work Cover requirements; and

16.   The costs to repair damages, as a result of these works, to Council's footway and       
         roadway areas will be borne by the applicant.    

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 4 Change in parking meter operational hours - Norton Street, Leichhardt and Darling Street, Rozelle/Balmain (Balmain and Leichhardt Wards / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

Council at its meeting held 13^th March 2018 considered a report regarding parking meter operations in Leichhardt, Rozelle and Balmain and subsequently resolved to turn off parking meters at 7pm on Norton Street, Leichhardt; Darling Street, Rozelle and Darling Street, Balmain.

This report seeks to outline the changes to the regulatory signage undertaken as part of this modification to parking meter operational hours.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the following changes to regulatory signage be endorsed:

1.   On Norton Street, Leichhardt between Parramatta Road and Allen Street:

a.   The existing ‘2P ticket 8am - 6pm (Mon-Sat); 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm (Mon-Sat), 8am- 10pm (Sun)’ restrictions be modified to ‘2P ticket 8am - 7pm (Mon-Sat); 4P ticket 8am- 7pm (Sun)’; and

b.   The existing ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am - 6pm (Mon - Fri); 2P ticket 8am - 6pm (Sat); 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm (Mon - Sat), 8am -10pm (Sun)’ restriction be modified to ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am - 7pm (Mon - Fri); 2P ticket 8am - 7pm (Sat);4P ticket 8am -7pm (Sun)’.

2.   On Darling Street, Rozelle between Wise Street and Denison Street:

a.   The existing ‘2P ticket 8am - 6pm; 4P 6pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified to ‘2P ticket 8am - 7pm’;

b.   The existing ‘1/2P ticket 8am - 6pm; 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified to ‘1/2P ticket 8am - 7pm’;

c.   The existing ‘No Stopping 6.30am - 9.30am & 3.30pm - 6.30pm (Mon-Fri); 2P ticket 9.30am - 3.30pm (Mon-Fri), 8am-6:30pm (Sat-Sun); 4P ticket 6.30pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified to ‘No Stopping 6.30am - 9.30am & 3.30pm - 6.30pm (Mon-Fri); 2P ticket 9.30am - 3.30pm( Mon -Fri), 8am - 7pm (Sat-Sun)’;

d.   The existing ‘No Stopping 3:30pm-6:30pm (Mon-Fri); 2P ticket 8am - 3:30pm (Mon Fri), 8am - 6:30pm (Sat-Sun); 4P ticket 6:30pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified to ‘No Stopping 3:30pm-6:30pm (Mon-Fri) 2P ticket 8am - 3:30pm (Mon Fri), 8am -7pm (Sat-Sun)’;

e.   The existing ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am - 12pm (Mon- Fri); 2P ticket 12pm - 6pm (Mon - Fri) and 8am - 6pm (Sat and Sun), 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm (7 days)’ restrictions be modified to ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am - 12pm (Mon- Fri); 2P ticket 12pm - 7pm (Mon – Fri) and 8am - 7pm (Sat and Sun)’; and

f.    The existing ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am-12pm (Mon-Fri); Taxi Zone 10pm - 3am; 2P ticket 8am - 6pm; 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am-12pm (Mon-Fri); Taxi Zone 10pm - 3am; 2P ticket 8am - 7pm’.

3.   On Darling Street, Balmain between King Street and Curtis Road:

a.   The existing ‘2P ticket 8am - 6pm; 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified to ‘2P ticket 8am - 7pm’;

b.   The existing ‘1/2P ticket 8am - 6pm; 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm; Taxi Zone at other times’ restrictions be modified to ‘1/2P ticket 8am - 7pm; Taxi Zone at other times’;

c.   The existing ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am-12pm (Mon-Fri); 2P ticket 12pm - 6pm (Mon - Fri) and 8am - 6pm (Sat and Sun); 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified to ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am-12pm (Mon-Fri); 2P ticket 12pm - 7pm (Mon - Fri) and 8am - 7pm (Sat and Sun)’;

d.   The existing ‘2P ticket 8am-6pm (Sun-Fri); 4P ticket 6pm-10pm; Loading Zone (no ticket) 9am-3:30pm (Sat); 1/4P (no ticket) 7am-9am and 3:30pm-6pm (Sat)’ restrictions be modified to ‘2P ticket 8am-7pm (Sun-Fri); Loading Zone (no ticket) 9am-3:30pm (Sat); 1/4P (no ticket) 7am-9am and 3:30pm-7pm (Sat)’; and

e.   The existing ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am - 12pm Mon-Fri; 2P ticket 12pm - 6pm; 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified to ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am - 12pm Mon-Fri; 2P ticket 12pm - 7pm’.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the following changes to regulatory signage be endorsed:

1.   On Norton Street, Leichhardt between Parramatta Road and Allen Street:

a.   The existing ‘2P ticket 8am - 6pm (Mon-Sat); 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm (Mon-Sat), 8am- 10pm (Sun)’ restrictions be modified to ‘2P ticket 8am - 7pm (Mon-Sat); 4P ticket 8am- 7pm (Sun)’; and

b.   The existing ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am - 6pm (Mon - Fri); 2P ticket 8am - 6pm (Sat); 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm (Mon - Sat), 8am -10pm (Sun)’ restriction be modified to ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am - 7pm (Mon - Fri); 2P ticket 8am - 7pm (Sat);4P ticket 8am -7pm (Sun)’.

2.   On Darling Street, Rozelle between Wise Street and Denison Street:

a.   The existing ‘2P ticket 8am - 6pm; 4P 6pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified to ‘2P ticket 8am - 7pm’;

b.   The existing ‘1/2P ticket 8am - 6pm; 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified to ‘1/2P ticket 8am - 7pm’;

c.   The existing ‘No Stopping 6.30am - 9.30am & 3.30pm - 6.30pm (Mon-Fri); 2P ticket 9.30am - 3.30pm (Mon-Fri), 8am-6:30pm (Sat-Sun); 4P ticket 6.30pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified to ‘No Stopping 6.30am - 9.30am & 3.30pm - 6.30pm (Mon-Fri); 2P ticket 9.30am - 3.30pm( Mon -Fri), 8am - 7pm (Sat-Sun)’;

d.   The existing ‘No Stopping 3:30pm-6:30pm (Mon-Fri); 2P ticket 8am - 3:30pm (Mon Fri), 8am - 6:30pm (Sat-Sun); 4P ticket 6:30pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified to ‘No Stopping 3:30pm-6:30pm (Mon-Fri) 2P ticket 8am - 3:30pm (Mon Fri), 8am -7pm (Sat-Sun)’;

e.   The existing ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am - 12pm (Mon- Fri); 2P ticket 12pm - 6pm (Mon - Fri) and 8am - 6pm (Sat and Sun), 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm (7 days)’ restrictions be modified to ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am - 12pm (Mon- Fri); 2P ticket 12pm - 7pm (Mon – Fri) and 8am - 7pm (Sat and Sun)’; and

f.    The existing ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am-12pm (Mon-Fri); Taxi Zone 10pm - 3am; 2P ticket 8am - 6pm; 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am-12pm (Mon-Fri); Taxi Zone 10pm - 3am; 2P ticket 8am - 7pm’.

3.   On Darling Street, Balmain between King Street and Curtis Road:

a.   The existing ‘2P ticket 8am - 6pm; 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified to ‘2P ticket 8am - 7pm’;

b.   The existing ‘1/2P ticket 8am - 6pm; 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm; Taxi Zone at other times’ restrictions be modified to ‘1/2P ticket 8am - 7pm; Taxi Zone at other times’;

c.   The existing ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am-12pm (Mon-Fri); 2P ticket 12pm - 6pm (Mon - Fri) and 8am - 6pm (Sat and Sun); 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified to ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am-12pm (Mon-Fri); 2P ticket 12pm - 7pm (Mon - Fri) and 8am - 7pm (Sat and Sun)’;

d.   The existing ‘2P ticket 8am-6pm (Sun-Fri); 4P ticket 6pm-10pm; Loading Zone (no ticket) 9am-3:30pm (Sat); 1/4P (no ticket) 7am-9am and 3:30pm-6pm (Sat)’ restrictions be modified to ‘2P ticket 8am-7pm (Sun-Fri); Loading Zone (no ticket) 9am-3:30pm (Sat); 1/4P (no ticket) 7am-9am and 3:30pm-7pm (Sat)’; and

e.   The existing ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am - 12pm Mon-Fri; 2P ticket 12pm - 6pm; 4P ticket 6pm - 10pm’ restrictions be modified to ‘Loading Zone ticket 8am - 12pm Mon-Fri; 2P ticket 12pm - 7pm’.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 5 Various locations, Inner West - signposting of load limits/height clearances on a number of bridges over/under light rail network in Inner West Local Government Area

SUMMARY

Transdev Sydney (TDS), operator of the Inner West Light Rail network (IWLR), have recently completed inspections and qualified outstanding load ratings of the over bridge assets that interface with the IWLR. TDS are now requesting confirmation of this advice and assurance from Council that these bridges are being used and traffic managed within safe operational limits as identified.

An audit of the itemized light rail bridge crossings in the Inner West was conducted and new load limit / height clearance signage has been identified as being required at a number of locations to ensure public safety and asset protection. This report details the signage required to be installed by Council. No existing on-street parking will be affected by the proposed improvement works. It is noted that three crossings involve State roads and therefore need to be referred to the RMS (Site locations 3, 5 and 8).

It is recommended that the proposed signage be approved and implemented subject to the approval of the TMP by the RMS. 

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   ‘LOW CLEARANCE 4.6m’ warning sign be installed on the north east corner of the intersection of Darley Road / Charles Street, Leichhardt as detailed in Site sketch 1;

2.   ‘LOW CLEARANCE 4.5m’ signs be installed  on both sides of the bridge and a ‘LOW CLEARANCE 4.5m’ warning sign be installed 220 metres east of the underbridge on the lamp post on the south east corner of the intersection of Marion Street / Foster Street, Leichhardt as detailed in Site sketch 2;

3.   ‘BRIDGE LOAD LIMIT 51t GROSS’ signs be installed on Hercules Street on the lamp post on the north west corner of the roundabout with Consett Street and 190 metres east of the overbridge on the south west corner of Hercules Street / Beach Road, Dulwich Hill as detailed in Site sketch 4;

4.   BRIDGE LOAD LIMIT 18t GROSS’ signs be installed on Constitution Road, Dulwich Hill in the same locations as the present ‘19t’ load limit signs are positioned on both approaches to the light rail bridge crossing  as detailed in Site sketch 6;

5.   ‘BRIDGE LOAD LIMIT 20t GROSS’ signs be installed on both approaches to the over line bridge on Davis Street, Dulwich Hill 90 metres north on the south east corner of Davis Street  / Windsor Road intersection and 90 metres south on the western side of Davis Street opposite Victoria Street as detailed in Site sketch 7;

6.   ‘BRIDGE LOAD LIMIT 33t GROSS’ signs be installed on both approaches to the over line bridge on Longport Street, Lewisham 40 metres west on the north east corner of the roundabout with Grosvenor Crescent/ Carlton Crescent /Smith Street and 130 metres east of the overbridge on south west corner of Longport Street /Old Canterbury Road intersection as detailed in Site sketch 9. Load limit on bridge detour signs needed at Carlton Crescent / Hume Highway and Longport Street / Old Canterbury Road;

7.   ‘BRIDGE LOAD LIMIT 40t GROSS’ signs be installed on Balmain Road, Leichhardt at the over bridge on the north west corner of Balmain Road / City-West Link Road intersection and 40 metres north of the over bridge on the south west corner of Balmain Road / Lilyfield Road intersection as detailed in Site sketch 10;

8.   ‘BRIDGE LOAD LIMIT 69t GROSS’ signs be installed on both sides of Catherine Street, Lilyfield on the south side of the its intersection with Lilyfield Road 85 metres north of the over line bridge as detailed in Site sketch 11;

9.   The RMS be notified that three (3) light rail network bridge crossings in the Inner West involve State roads and appropriate signage is requested accordingly; and

10. The operator Transdev Sydney be advised in terms of this report.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   ‘LOW CLEARANCE 4.6m’ warning sign be installed on the north east corner of the intersection of Darley Road / Charles Street, Leichhardt as detailed in Site sketch 1;

2.   ‘LOW CLEARANCE 4.5m’ signs be installed  on both sides of the bridge and a ‘LOW CLEARANCE 4.5m’ warning sign be installed 220 metres east of the underbridge on the lamp post on the south east corner of the intersection of Marion Street / Foster Street, Leichhardt as detailed in Site sketch 2;

3.   ‘BRIDGE LOAD LIMIT 51t GROSS’ signs be installed on Hercules Street on the lamp post on the north west corner of the roundabout with Consett Street and 190 metres east of the overbridge on the south west corner of Hercules Street / Beach Road, Dulwich Hill as detailed in Site sketch 4;

4.   BRIDGE LOAD LIMIT 18t GROSS’ signs be installed on Constitution Road, Dulwich Hill in the same locations as the present ‘19t’ load limit signs are positioned on both approaches to the light rail bridge crossing  as detailed in Site sketch 6;

5.   ‘BRIDGE LOAD LIMIT 20t GROSS’ signs be installed on both approaches to the over line bridge on Davis Street, Dulwich Hill 90 metres north on the south east corner of Davis Street  / Windsor Road intersection and 90 metres south on the western side of Davis Street opposite Victoria Street as detailed in Site sketch 7;

6.   ‘BRIDGE LOAD LIMIT 33t GROSS’ signs be installed on both approaches to the over line bridge on Longport Street, Lewisham 40 metres west on the north east corner of the roundabout with Grosvenor Crescent/ Carlton Crescent /Smith Street and 130 metres east of the overbridge on south west corner of Longport Street /Old Canterbury Road intersection as detailed in Site sketch 9. Load limit on bridge detour signs needed at Carlton Crescent / Hume Highway and Longport Street / Old Canterbury Road;

7.   ‘BRIDGE LOAD LIMIT 40t GROSS’ signs be installed on Balmain Road, Leichhardt at the over bridge on the north west corner of Balmain Road / City-West Link Road intersection and 40 metres north of the over bridge on the south west corner of Balmain Road / Lilyfield Road intersection as detailed in Site sketch 10;

8.   ‘BRIDGE LOAD LIMIT 69t GROSS’ signs be installed on both sides of Catherine Street, Lilyfield on the south side of the its intersection with Lilyfield Road 85 metres north of the over line bridge as detailed in Site sketch 11;

9.   The RMS be notified that three (3) light rail network bridge crossings in the Inner West involve State roads and appropriate signage is requested accordingly; and

10. The operator Transdev Sydney be advised in terms of this report.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 6 Regional Bicycle Route 7- Detailed Design Plans (Central & North Wards/Summer Hill & Newtown)

SUMMARY

On December 2016, Council approved a final concept plan for the improvement of Regional Bicycle Route7 which is an identified bicycle route in Council’s Bicycle Plan.

The Regional Route 7(RR7) is an important east-west route between Lewisham and Newtown which links the inner west to Sydney CBD.

The route is 3.8 kilometers long and consists of two sections:

·    Section 1 – Longport Street, Lewisham, to Crystal Street, Petersham; and

·    Section 2 – York Crescent, Petersham, to Eliza Street, Newtown.

The NSW Government identified RR7 as a priority route and is funding the development of the upgrade plans. The aim of the proposal was to make RR7 bicycle route more safe, convenient and more enjoyable for people of all ages and ability to ride.

Based on the approved concept plan the draft design plans have been finalised and are presented in this report for Committee consideration.

It is recommended that the detail design of the RR7 to enhance bicycle connectivity to public transport, local shops and other destination be APPROVED, and Council submit five Traffic Signal Design plans to RMS for consideration and approval.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   The Regional Bicycle Route7 – Lewisham to Newtown detail design plan (No 6174) be APPROVED; and

2.   Council submits related draft traffic Signal design plans to the RMS for consideration and approval.

DISCUSSION

Mr Bill Woodhead, resident of Railway Avenue, attended at 10.08am.

Mr Woodhead stated that he supports the proposed bicycle route and made the following comments:

· Parking on the southern side of Railway Avenue is unrestricted and is often occupied by trailers, boats and caravans. Due to the steep camber of the road, these vehicles lean over the footpath. After the construction of the bike path, large vehicles will instead lean into the bike path, potentially causing a hazard for users of the bike path.

· There is no policing of the trailers that are parked on Railway Avenue. Trailers are often parked halfway onto the footpath and some are parked with the hitches overhanging the footpath. This would also be a hazard for bike users once the bike path is constructed.

· Suggest implementing 'No Parking Motor Vehicles under 4.5t GVM Excepted' restrictions or linemarking the southern side of Railway Avenue to reduce potential for oversized vehicles overhanging the bike path.

· Motorists often speed along Railway Avenue, particularly when traveling eastbound from Douglas Street. It was suggested that a speed cushion is installed between  Surrey Street and the ‘curve’ of Railway Avenue to slow traffic speeds.

Mr Woodhead left at 10.16am.

Council Officers tabled additional feedback received after the conclusion of community consultation (Attachment 1).

The representative for the Member for Balmain suggested that the access points on the Railway Avenue bidirectional bike path be aligned with either the centre or the northbound entry of the side streets (i.e. access points to Warwick Street and Stafford Street). Council Officers advised that vehicle crossings on Railway Avenue are available to bike users to cross to the side streets. Council Officers also advised that the entry points can be reviewed and amended if necessary.

Council Officers advised that there are currently no plans to implement 'No Parking Motor Vehicles under 4.5t GVM Excepted' restrictions on the southern side of Railway Avenue as this could move the trailers and oversized vehicles to local streets. However, the cycleway will be monitored after construction and enforcement action can be taken if vehicles are found to be parking over the cycleway and creating hazards. Should issues still persist, Council Officers could examine other potential solutions.

The RMS representative stated that RMS are yet to comment on the plans and advised that comments will be provided shortly to Council Officers.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   The Regional Bicycle Route7 – Lewisham to Newtown detail design plan (No 6174) be APPROVED; and

2.   Council submits related draft traffic Signal design plans to the RMS for consideration and approval.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 7 Temporary Road Closure to Carry Out Sewer Works on Applebee Street, St Peters (Marrickville Ward/ Heffron Electorate/Newtown LAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from GJ Building and Contracting for the temporary full road closure of Applebee Street (between Lackey Street and Hutchinson Street) St Peters for a period of two weeks from 30/4/2018 till 12/5/2018 with a further two weeks of contingency from 12/5/2018 till 26/5/2018 between the hours of 9:00pm to 5:00am in order to carryout sewer works on Applebee Street, St Peters. It is recommended that the proposed temporary road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed  temporary full road closure of Applebee Street (between Lackey Street and Hutchinson Street) St Peters for a period of two weeks from 30/4/2018 till 12/5/2018 with a further two weeks of contingency from 12/5/2018 till 26/5/2018 between the hours of 9:00pm to 5:00am, subject to the following conditions:

1.       A fee of $1,540.60 for the temporary full road closure is payable by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges;

2.       The temporary full road closure be advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days’ notice for submissions, in accordance with the Roads Act;

3.       A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted by the applicant to the Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval;

4.       A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) which has been prepared by a certified Traffic Controller, is to be submitted to Council for review with a copy of the Traffic Controllers certification number attached to the plan, not less than 5 days prior to implementation of closure;

5.       A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Roads and Maritime Services’ Transport Management Centre;

6.       Notice of the proposed closure be forwarded by the applicant to the NSW Police, the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Ambulance Services;

7.       Notification signs advising of the proposed road closures and new traffic arrangements to be strategically installed and maintained by the applicant at each end of the street at least 7 days prior to the closure;

8.       All affected residents and businesses shall be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents;

9.       Vehicular and pedestrian access for residents and businesses to their off-street car parking spaces be maintained where possible whilst site works are in progress;

10.     Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. Workers shall be specially designated for this role, as necessary to comply with this condition. This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads;

11.     The holder of this approval shall indemnify the Council against all claims, damages and costs incurred by, or charges made against, the Council in respect to death or injury to any person or damage in any way arising out of this approval. In this regard, a public liability insurance policy for an amount not less than $20,000,000 for any one occurrence is to be obtained and is to note the Council as an interested party. The holder of this approval shall inform its insurer of the terms of this condition and submit a copy of the insurance policy to the Council prior to commencement of the work the subject of this approval;

12.     The operator of any unit exercising this approval shall have this approval with them and produce it if required along with any other relevant authority approvals granted in the connection with the work;

13.     Mobile cranes, cherry packers or concrete boom pumps shall not stand within the public way for extended periods when not in operation under this approval;

14.     The operation of the mobile crane shall not give rise to an "offensive noise" as defined in the Protection of Environment Operations Act, 1997. Furthermore, vibrations and/or emission of gases that are created during its operations and which are a nuisance, or dangerous to public health are not permitted;

15.     All work is to be carried out in accordance with Work Cover requirements; and

16.     The costs to repair damages, as a result of these works, to Council's footway and roadway areas will be borne by the applicant.

DISCUSSION

The representative for the Member for Heffron made the following comments:

· The Member for Heffron recognises the importance of the sewer work on Applebee Street, St Peters but is concerned about the impact of the work on a local community already seriously impacted by the WestConnex project work around the St Peters Triangle.

· The proposed works centred on Applebee Street has the potential to extend for up to 4 weeks from April 30 with closures and controlled access 9am-5pm.

· The Member is requesting that every effort be made to minimise the disruption to the local business and residential communities who coexist in the triangle and rely on that access to both live and work.

· Notification of residences and local businesses should be a high priority and requests that Council make every effort to respond quickly to complaints and ensure that all guidelines are followed in the implementation of the work.

Council Officers advised that the road closure has been advertised in the local newspaper to provide 28 days notice for submissions. Clr Passas requested that if notification letters have not yet been distributed, that the letters include Council Officer contact details in case residents encounter any issues when the road is closed. Council Officers advised that a Council contact can be included, in addition to the contractor contact that is typically included in notification letters.

Council Officers also advised that the contactor had indicated that the works will take a week to complete but have scheduled two weeks for completion to cover any contingencies.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed  temporary full road closure of Applebee Street (between Lackey Street and Hutchinson Street) St Peters for a period of two weeks from 30/4/2018 till 12/5/2018 with a further two weeks of contingency from 12/5/2018 till 26/5/2018 between the hours of 9:00pm to 5:00am, subject to the following conditions:

1.       A fee of $1,540.60 for the temporary full road closure is payable by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges;

2.       The temporary full road closure be advertised in the local newspaper providing 28 days’ notice for submissions, in accordance with the Roads Act;

3.       A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted by the applicant to the Roads and Maritime Services for consideration and approval;

4.       A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) which has been prepared by a certified Traffic Controller, is to be submitted to Council for review with a copy of the Traffic Controllers certification number attached to the plan, not less than 5 days prior to implementation of closure;

5.       A Road Occupancy License be obtained by the applicant from the Roads and Maritime Services’ Transport Management Centre;

6.       Notice of the proposed closure be forwarded by the applicant to the NSW Police, the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Ambulance Services;

7.       Notification signs advising of the proposed road closures and new traffic arrangements to be strategically installed and maintained by the applicant at each end of the street at least 7 days prior to the closure;

8.       All affected residents and businesses shall be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents;

9.       Vehicular and pedestrian access for residents and businesses to their off-street car parking spaces be maintained where possible whilst site works are in progress;

10.     Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. Workers shall be specially designated for this role, as necessary to comply with this condition. This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads;

11.     The holder of this approval shall indemnify the Council against all claims, damages and costs incurred by, or charges made against, the Council in respect to death or injury to any person or damage in any way arising out of this approval. In this regard, a public liability insurance policy for an amount not less than $20,000,000 for any one occurrence is to be obtained and is to note the Council as an interested party. The holder of this approval shall inform its insurer of the terms of this condition and submit a copy of the insurance policy to the Council prior to commencement of the work the subject of this approval;

12.     The operator of any unit exercising this approval shall have this approval with them and produce it if required along with any other relevant authority approvals granted in the connection with the work;

13.     Mobile cranes, cherry packers or concrete boom pumps shall not stand within the public way for extended periods when not in operation under this approval;

14.     The operation of the mobile crane shall not give rise to an "offensive noise" as defined in the Protection of Environment Operations Act, 1997. Furthermore, vibrations and/or emission of gases that are created during its operations and which are a nuisance, or dangerous to public health are not permitted;

15.     All work is to be carried out in accordance with Work Cover requirements; and

16.     The costs to repair damages, as a result of these works, to Council's footway and roadway areas will be borne by the applicant.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 8 Constitution Road, Dulwich Hill – Amendment To Proposed Pedestrian Refuge Island Upgrade Design Plan (Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

An amendment to the detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposed traffic calming improvements in Constitution Road, Dulwich Hill, at its intersection with Williams Parade, as part of the Dulwich Hill North LATM study implementation.

The amended proposal to upgrade the existing pedestrian refuge islands and associated signs will improve pedestrian and cyclist safety at this location. It is recommended that the proposed detailed design plan be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the amended design of the upgrade to the existing pedestrian refuge islands with associated signs in Constitution Road, Dulwich Hill, at the intersection with Williams Parade (as per design plan No. 6154_A) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition requested for bicycle road markings to be installed for the roundabout following the narrowing of the road. Council Officers advised that bicycle road markings are typically installed on roads that are part of a cycle route. Constitution Road is a typical local road and is not on a bicycle route. As such, no bicycle symbols would be installed at this roundabout without undertaking a design process which would address implementation standards and safety aspects. Currently Council Officers are focusing on implementing bicycle facilities on intersections which are on Council’s bicycle plan and have been designated for works.

The RMS representative requested that, if practical, chevron markings be installed on approach to the refuges to better highlight them.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the amended design of the upgrade to the existing pedestrian refuge islands with associated signs in Constitution Road, Dulwich Hill, at the intersection with Williams Parade (as per design plan No. 6154_A) be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 9 Denison Road, Dulwich Hill – Proposed One Lane Slow Point With Line Markings & ‘No Left Turn’ Restriction Design Plans (Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

A detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposed traffic calming improvements in Denison Road, Dulwich Hill, between Eltham Street and New Canterbury Road, as part of the Dulwich Hill North LATM study implementation. The proposal for a one lane slow point with associated signs and line markings and a ‘No Left Turn’ restriction during weekday morning peak period from New Canterbury Road into Denison Road to improve safety and calm traffic.

Consultation was undertaken with owners and occupiers of properties adjacent to Denison Road, regarding the proposal. A summary of the consultation results are presented in this report for consideration. It is recommended that the proposed detailed design plans be approved. It is also recommended that a ‘No Left Turn 7am-9am Mon-Fri’ restriction from New Canterbury Road into Denison Road, Dulwich Hill be approved and implemented, subject to a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) being considered and approved by the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS).

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.    The design of the one lane slow point with associated signs and line markings in Denison Road, Dulwich Hill (as per design plan No. 6191 & design plan No. 6200) be APPROVED; and

2.    The installation of a ‘No Left Turn 7am-9am Mon-Fri’ restriction from New Canterbury Road into Denison Road, Dulwich Hill be APPROVED and implemented, subject to a Traffic Management Plan being considered and approved by the Roads and Maritime Services.

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: Mr Peter Edwick, resident of Denison Road attended at 10.16am

Mr Edwick stated that he supports the recommendation and stated the following:

· Denison Road becomes very dangerous during morning peak times as motorists travel over the speed limit and motorists overtake other vehicles if there is space in the adjacent lane. The street also becomes difficult to cross, especially for children on their way to the nearby schools.

· Council had advised residents in 2017 that the budget for the works were approved and construction of the one lane slow point will be escalated for 2017/18. Residents of Denison Road are disappointed that the one lane slow point has since been taken down in priority.

· Residents request that the one way slow lane be prioritised for construction as soon as possible.

Mr Edwick left at 10.23am.

The representative for the Member for Balmain requested that the proposed ‘No Left Turn 7am-9am Mon-Fri’ restriction from New Canterbury Road into Denison Road be designated ‘Bicycles Excepted’. Council Officers noted this request for implementation.

The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition noted that the plans indicated that only one side of the slow point has bike road markings and asked that both sides have the markings. Council Officers advised that bike markings can be installed on the southern approach to the slow point and will incorporate this into the plans.

The program of approved works arising from the Dulwich Hill North LATM review, including Denison Rd, is scheduled to commence in the last quarter of this financial year (17/18) and will be completed in the first quarter of new financial year (18/19).

The Committee members agreed to amend the recommendation to include additional signage and road markings in the plan.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.    The design of the one lane slow point with associated signs and line markings in Denison Road, Dulwich Hill (as per design plan No. 6191 & design plan No. 6200) be APPROVED,

2.    The installation of a ‘No Left Turn 7am-9am Mon-Fri’ restriction from New Canterbury Road into Denison Road, Dulwich Hill be APPROVED and implemented, subject to a Traffic Management Plan being considered and approved by the Roads and Maritime Services; and

3.    The design be updated to include a Bicycles Excepted supplementary plate to the ‘No Left Turn’ restrictions and that bicycle symbols be incorporated on both sides of the slow point.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 10  Railway Street, Petersham - Proposed Introduction of '2P Permit         Holders Only' Parking Restrictions (Summer Hill       Electorate/Stanmore Ward/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns in relation to the “knock on” effects from the implementation of recent permit parking restrictions in nearby streets. It is proposed to introduce 2P Permit Holders Only parking restrictions in a small section of Railway Street, Petersham (eastern side) between Croydon Street and Brighton Street. This will provide continuous and consistent 2P resident parking restrictions along the length of Railway Street.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a proposal to convert ‘unrestricted’ parking to ‘2P 8am-10pm, Monday to Friday, Permit Holders Excepted (Area M5) on the eastern side of Railway Street between Croydon Street and Brighton Street, Petersham be approved in order to improve parking availability for residents in this section of Railway Street.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a proposal to convert ‘unrestricted’ parking to ‘2P 8am-10pm, Monday to Friday, Permit Holders Excepted (Area M5) on the eastern side of Railway Street between Croydon Street and Brighton Street, Petersham be approved in order to improve parking availability for residents in this section of Railway Street.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 11  Lewisham - Proposal to Implement Permit Parking in Additional           Streets -  M16 parking area (Summer Hill Electorate/Stanmore    Ward/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

Following representations from the community regarding the impact of increased residential development, Council is proposing to introduce permit parking restrictions in a number of streets in Lewisham from Cook Street to Barker Street. The proposals are based on the results of parking surveys and feedback from a questionnaire circulated to the affected properties.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposals as detailed in Table 1 below be approved to improve the availability of on-street parking for residents.

Table 1: Proposals for additional parking restrictions in Lewisham M16 Permit Parking Area

Street	Proposed restrictions
Barker Street	1.   ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6pm Mon- Fri’ (Area M16) a.   Northern side - From ‘No Stopping’ zone at Old Canterbury Road (adjacent to rear driveway of property no.38 Old Canterbury Road) to outside property no. 33 Barker Street b.   Southern side – From Old Canterbury Road to Barker Lane
Cook Street	2.   ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6pm Mon- Fri’ (Area M16) Southern side - From proposed ‘No Stopping’ location (outside property no. 27 Cook Street) to ‘No Stopping’ zone at intersection with Old Canterbury Road 3.   ‘No Stopping’ Relocate existing ‘No Stopping’ 8m to the west from outside property no. 25 Cook Street to outside property no.27 Cook Street
Old Canterbury Road	4.   ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6pm Mon- Fri’ (Area M16) a.         Western side - From outside property no. 10 Old Canterbury Road to outside property no. 34 Old Canterbury Road b.         Eastern side - From driveway of property no. 1 Old Canterbury Road to ‘No Stopping’ Zone at Cook Street (added post consultation) 5.   ‘No Stopping’ Relocate existing ‘No Stopping’ sign 10m to the north from outside property 15 Old Canterbury Road to outside property number 11-13 Old Canterbury Road
St John Street	6.   ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6pm Mon- Fri’ (Area M16) -      Southern side between Old Canterbury Road and Brown Street
	7.   ‘No Stopping’ zones will be implemented in association with permit parking as required to ensure manoeuvring and sight distance

DISCUSSION

Council Officers advised that late submissions were received from residents of Cook Street (dead end section), requesting for resident parking for their street. Council Officers advised that this has been previously investigated and it was found that residents tend to park on the kerb due to the narrow width of the street. Implementing a resident parking scheme would result in the removal of parking from one side of the street. Council can review parking in Cook Street six months after the proposal is implemented and determine the need for a resident parking scheme in the cul-de-sac section of the street.

The RMS representative advised that for sections of road that are classified State roads, RMS reserves the right to potentially remove measures if they do not work as intended or the traffic situation worsens.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposals as detailed in Table 1 below be approved to improve the availability of on-street parking for residents.

Table 1: Proposals for additional parking restrictions in Lewisham M16 Permit Parking Area

Street	Proposed restrictions
Barker Street	1.   ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6pm Mon- Fri’ (Area M16) a.   Northern side - From ‘No Stopping’ zone at Old Canterbury Road (adjacent to rear driveway of property no.38 Old Canterbury Road) to outside property no. 33 Barker Street b.   Southern side – From Old Canterbury Road to Barker Lane
Cook Street	2.   ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6pm Mon- Fri’ (Area M16) Southern side - From proposed ‘No Stopping’ location (outside property no. 27 Cook Street) to ‘No Stopping’ zone at intersection with Old Canterbury Road 3.   ‘No Stopping’ Relocate existing ‘No Stopping’ 8m to the west from outside property no. 25 Cook Street to outside property no.27 Cook Street
Old Canterbury Road	4.   ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6pm Mon- Fri’ (Area M16) a.         Western side - From outside property no. 10 Old Canterbury Road to outside property no. 34 Old Canterbury Road b.         Eastern side - From driveway of property no. 1 Old Canterbury Road to ‘No Stopping’ Zone at Cook Street (added post consultation) 5.   ‘No Stopping’ Relocate existing ‘No Stopping’ sign 10m to the north from outside property 15 Old Canterbury Road to outside property number 11-13 Old Canterbury Road
St John Street	6.   ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8:30am-6pm Mon- Fri’ (Area M16) -      Southern side between Old Canterbury Road and Brown Street
	7.   ‘No Stopping’ zones will be implemented in association with permit parking as required to ensure manoeuvring and sight distance

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 12         Minor Traffic Facilities (All Wards / All Electorates / All LACs)

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.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.45 Macaulay Street, Stanmore;

2.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.38 Wilford Street, Newtown;

3.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.30 Abergeldie Street, Dulwich Hill;

4.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.91 Westbourne Street, Petersham;

5.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.21 Edward Street, Marrickville;

6.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.51A Neville Street, Marrickville;

7.   A 40m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri’ be installed in Australia Street, Camperdown in front of Camperdown Park for 12 weeks;

8.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the Unit No.1/26 Fotheringham Street, Enmore;

9.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.5 Yule Street, Dulwich Hill;

10. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No. No.8 Hugh Avenue, Dulwich Hill;

11. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.36 Edward Street, Marrickville;

12. A 6m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.52 Darling Street, Balmain East for 12 weeks;

13. A 21m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in North Street, Balmain on the frontage of No.2 North Street and partially along the side boundary of No.379 Darling Street, Balmain for 12 weeks; and

14. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.29 Cameron Street, Birchgrove.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.45 Macaulay Street, Stanmore;

2.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.38 Wilford Street, Newtown;

3.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.30 Abergeldie Street, Dulwich Hill;

4.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.91 Westbourne Street, Petersham;

5.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.21 Edward Street, Marrickville;

6.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.51A Neville Street, Marrickville;

7.   A 40m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri’ be installed in Australia Street, Camperdown in front of Camperdown Park for 12 weeks;

8.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the Unit No.1/26 Fotheringham Street, Enmore;

9.   A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.5 Yule Street, Dulwich Hill;

10. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No. No.8 Hugh Avenue, Dulwich Hill;

11. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed adjacent to the frontage of property No.36 Edward Street, Marrickville;

12. A 6m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.52 Darling Street, Balmain East for 12 weeks;

13. A 21m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, 7.00am - 1.00pm Sat' be installed in North Street, Balmain on the frontage of No.2 North Street and partially along the side boundary of No.379 Darling Street, Balmain for 12 weeks; and

14. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.29 Cameron Street, Birchgrove.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 13  Nelson Lane (at aquaduct), Annandale - Extension of 'No Parking'       Zone (Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

Concerns have been raised by residents regarding vehicles partially parking on the grass verge on the western side of Nelson Lane (between the properties of 243 and 247 Nelson Street) obstructing vehicle access and maneuvering space.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 37m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the western side of Nelson Lane, Annandale between Nos. 243 and 247 Nelson Street.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a 37m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the western side of Nelson Lane, Annandale between Nos. 243 and 247 Nelson Street.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 14  Unnamed Laneway between Flood Street and National Street,     Leichhardt - Proposed 'No Parking' restrictions Leichhardt     Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received additional concerns regarding parking in the Unnamed Laneway between Flood Street and National Street, Leichhardt

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone followed by a 6.5m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of the Unnamed Laneway between Flood Street and National Street, Leichhardt across the rear boundaries of Nos.40-42 National Street, Leichhardt; and

2.   A 4.2m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the western side of the Unnamed Laneway between Flood Street and National Street, Leichhardt across the rear boundaries of Nos.5A-9 Flood Street, Leichhardt.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone followed by a 6.5m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of the Unnamed Laneway between Flood Street and National Street, Leichhardt across the rear boundaries of Nos.40-42 National Street, Leichhardt; and

2.   A 4.2m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the western side of the Unnamed Laneway between Flood Street and National Street, Leichhardt across the rear boundaries of Nos.5A-9 Flood Street, Leichhardt.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 15  Leichhardt Park car park, Lilyfield - Parking Conditions (Balmain         Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

This report outlines the proposed changes to parking restrictions in the Leichhardt Park car park associated with the recent construction of the Leichhardt Park child care centre.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the installation of the following parking restrictions in the Leichhardt Park car park adjacent to the Leichhardt Park Child Care Centre (as detailed in Attachment 1) be supported:

a)      Extension of the existing ‘Disabled Parking’ restriction from 9.0m to 12.0m (3 spaces);

b)      Installation of 8.1m ‘P15min 7am-9am 4pm-6pm Mon-Fri’ (3 spaces); and

c)      Installation of 1.8m ‘No Parking’ zone (child care centre access path).

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the installation of the following parking restrictions in the Leichhardt Park car park adjacent to the Leichhardt Park Child Care Centre (as detailed in Attachment 1) be supported:

a)      Extension of the existing ‘Disabled Parking’ restriction from 9.0m to 12.0m (3 spaces);

b)      Installation of 8.1m ‘P15min 7am-9am 4pm-6pm Mon-Fri’ (3 spaces); and

c)      Installation of 1.8m ‘No Parking’ zone (child care centre access path).

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 16  Illawarra Road, Marrickville – Removal of Redundant ‘No Parking’       Restrictions Outside Nos. 410 and 408 And Introduce New “1P         8.30AM – 6.00PM’ Parking Restrictions

SUMMARY

Council is proposing to remove the redundant AM & PM peak restrictions on a short length of restricted one (1) hour parking, located adjacent to Nos. 410 and 408 Illawarra Road, Marrickville. The 11 metre length of allowable parking will be converted to “‘1P 8.30AM – 6.00PM’, in line with other parking restrictions along Illawarra Road, Marrickville. Adjacent businesses have been notified of the proposed changes.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       The existing ‘No Parking 6.30am – 9.30am 3.30pm – 6.30pm  Mon – Fri’ restrictions be removed from outside Nos. 410 and 408 Illawarra Road, on the western side 20 metre north of Harnett Avenue, Marrickville; and

2.       The 11 metre length of allowable parking, on the western side of Illawarra Road, 20 metres north of Harnett Avenue  be converted to “‘1P 8.30AM – 6.00PM’, in line with other parking restrictions along Illawarra Road, Marrickville. 

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: Mr Nick Seremetis, representing a business on Illawarra Road, attended at 10.24am.

Mr Seremetis stated that he supports the recommendation and made the following comments:

· The ‘No Parking’ restrictions have been there for a while for no apparent reason. There are no issues with traffic during morning and afternoon peak times at the section of Illawarra Road where the restrictions currently exist.

· The removal of the signs will increase parking capacity by 20m which benefits the businesses on Illawarra Road and the general community.

Mr Seremetis left at 10.32am.

Committee members were advised that the restrictions were originally installed years ago due to a number of accidents that had occurred at the intersection of Renwick Street and Illawarra Road and were designed to improve sightlines. Due to recent changes to the intersection, the restrictions have become redundant.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.       The existing ‘No Parking 6.30am – 9.30am 3.30pm – 6.30pm  Mon – Fri’ restrictions be removed from outside Nos. 410 and 408 Illawarra Road, on the western side 20 metre north of Harnett Avenue, Marrickville; and

2.       The 11 metre length of allowable parking, on the western side of Illawarra Road, 20 metres north of Harnett Avenue  be converted to “‘1P 8.30AM – 6.00PM’, in line with other parking restrictions along Illawarra Road, Marrickville. 

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 17  Metropolitan Road, Enmore – Amend Signage For Existing Mobility    Parking Space

SUMMARY

A request has been received to amend signage to the mobility parking space in Metropolitan Road, Enmore. At present parking is restricted to '90° angle parking rear to kerb'. The request is to remove the 'rear to kerb' restriction for the mobility parking space to allow all accessible vans to be accommodated. 

It is recommended that the existing 'rear to kerb' restriction be removed from the mobility parking space in Metropolitan Road, Enmore south of Enmore Road, in order to improve accessibility for people with a disability.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   The existing 'rear to kerb' parking restriction for the angled mobility parking space in Metropolitan Road, approximately 30m south of Enmore Road, Enmore be removed in order to improve accessibility for people with a disability; and

2.   The resident and Council’s Parking Services be advised in terms of this report.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers explained that the proposed change was to cater for vehicles which had mobility access ramps from the rear of the vehicle. Council’s Access and Inclusion Planning Leader requested that the provision of a kerb ramp in the kerb extension and connection to the footpath be investigated.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The existing 'rear to kerb' parking restriction for the angled mobility parking space in Metropolitan Road, approximately 30m south of Enmore Road, Enmore be removed in order to improve accessibility for people with a disability; and

2. The construction of a kerb ramp in the kerb extension, including connection to the footpath be investigated.

3. The resident and Council’s Parking Services be advised in terms of this report.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 18  Beauchamp Street, Marrickville – Proposed No Parking Restrictions   (Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

A request has been received from a local resident of Beauchamp Street, Marrickville for the installation of a short section of ‘No Parking’ restrictions directly outside the frontage of their property, as pedestrian access to the adjacent steps of the raised footpath is often blocked by parked vehicles along the kerbside.

Residents have been notified of the proposal to install a short section of ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the eastern side of Beauchamp Street, in order to provide unobstructed pedestrian access to the adjacent steps of the raised footpath. It is recommended that the proposal be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the installation of full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions (2 metres in length) on the eastern side of Beauchamp Street, Marrickville, adjacent to property no. 82 Beauchamp Street, Marrickville, be APPROVED, in order to provide unobstructed pedestrian access to the adjacent steps of the raised footpath.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the installation of full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions (2 metres in length) on the eastern side of Beauchamp Street, Marrickville, adjacent to property no. 82 Beauchamp Street, Marrickville, be APPROVED, in order to provide unobstructed pedestrian access to the adjacent steps of the raised footpath.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 19  Chapel Street, Marrickville – Proposed Timed No Parking   Restrictions (Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West      LAC)

SUMMARY

A request has been received from a business owner of Chapel Street, Marrickville, for the provision of a ‘No Parking’ zone directly opposite to their loading dock, as vehicular access is often blocked by parked vehicles on the opposite side of the of the road.

Surrounding business owners have been notified of the proposal to install a section of ‘No Parking 8am-5pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions on the southern side of Chapel Street, in order to facilitate clear access for delivery trucks to safely turn in/turn out of the adjacent loading dock. It is recommended that the proposal be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the installation of full-time ‘No Parking 8am-5pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions (5 metres in length) on the southern side of Chapel Street, Marrickville, between the existing driveway of property no. 66 Chapel Street, Marrickville, and the existing driveway of property no. 76 Chapel Street, Marrickville, be APPROVED, in order to facilitate clear access for delivery trucks to safely turn in/turn out of the adjacent loading dock and to increase safety for motorists within the street.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the installation of full-time ‘No Parking 8am-5pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions (5 metres in length) on the southern side of Chapel Street, Marrickville, between the existing driveway of property no. 66 Chapel Street, Marrickville, and the existing driveway of property no. 76 Chapel Street, Marrickville, be APPROVED, in order to facilitate clear access for delivery trucks to safely turn in/turn out of the adjacent loading dock and to increase safety for motorists within the street.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 20  Boomerang Street and Mortley Avenue, Haberfield
   -installation of "Bus Zone" signage to existing Bus Stops.
   (Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Ashfield LAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request from Sydney Buses to install regulatory “Bus Zone” signs at certain Bus Stops existing along Boomerang Street and Mortley Avenue, Haberfield, to reinforce the bus zone regulations. Bus zone signs are proposed to be erected within or around the statutory distances as required on the approach and departure of the Bus Stops in accordance to the Australian Road Rules.     

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT “Bus Zone” signage be installed at the existing Bus Stops locations as follows:    

1.       Outside No 15 Boomerang Street, approximately 23.0 metres on the approach side and 13.0 metres on the departure side of the Bus Stop;

2.       Outside No 28 Boomerang Street, approximately 19.0 metres on the approach side and 1.0 metre on the departure side of the Bus Stop; and

3.       In Mortley Avenue (corner side frontage of 48 Boomerang Street) approximately 20 metres on the approach side and 7.0metres in the departure side of the Bus Stop.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT “Bus Zone” signage be installed at the existing Bus Stops locations as follows:    

1.       Outside No 15 Boomerang Street, approximately 23.0 metres on the approach side and 13.0 metres on the departure side of the Bus Stop;

2.       Outside No 28 Boomerang Street, approximately 19.0 metres on the approach side and 1.0 metre on the departure side of the Bus Stop; and

3.       In Mortley Avenue (corner side frontage of 48 Boomerang Street) approximately 20 metres on the approach side and 7.0metres in the departure side of the Bus Stop.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 21  Frederick Street, Ashfield - Advertising Trailer Parking (Leichhardt     Ward/Strathfield & Summer Hill Electorates/Ashfield LAC)

SUMMARY

This report is in response to a Notice of Motion raised at Council’s meeting on the 12 October 2017 as follows that :

“Council investigates the removal of the advertising trailers on Frederick Street, Ashfield”.

Council’s traffic officers have investigated various avenues in discussion with the RMS, Police and Council’s Planning/Regulatory officers in the removal and/or deterrence of advertising trailer parking in Frederick Street, Ashfield. The following recommendation is made for Council to note on the course of action that will be carried out in removing or limiting advertising trailer parking in Frederick Street and other streets within the Inner West Council area.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT Council Note:

1.       Advertising trailers parked on a road or road related area will be prohibited or limited under recent changes made to the “State Environmental Planning Policy No.64-Advertising and Signage (Amendment No.3) under the Environment And Planning Assessment Act 1979.”-see Schedule 1 [7] clause 27A. A copy of the amendment to policy is in attachment 3;

2.       Council’s Planning and Compliance/Parking and Ranger Service officers will commence to enforce and monitor advertising trailer parking in Frederick Street and all other streets in the Inner West Council Area in compliance to the above amended policy item 1, as from 1 March 2018; and

3.       Planning and Compliance/Parking and Ranger Services will be reporting back to Council in due course on the update and status of enforcing and monitoring of advertising trailer parking in Frederick Street and other streets in the Inner West Council Area.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council Note:

1.       Advertising trailers parked on a road or road related area will be prohibited or limited under recent changes made to the “State Environmental Planning Policy No.64-Advertising and Signage (Amendment No.3) under the Environment And Planning Assessment Act 1979.”-see Schedule 1 [7] clause 27A. A copy of the amendment to policy is in attachment 3;

2.       Council’s Planning and Compliance/Parking and Ranger Service officers will commence to enforce and monitor advertising trailer parking in Frederick Street and all other streets in the Inner West Council Area in compliance to the above amended policy item 1, as from 1 March 2018; and

3.       Planning and Compliance/Parking and Ranger Services will be reporting back to Council in due course on the update and status of enforcing and monitoring of advertising trailer parking in Frederick Street and other streets in the Inner West Council Area.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0418 Item 22  2A Gladstone Street, Newtown - DA201700589 – For The Temporary   Use of The Site For A Multi-use Creative Hub

SUMMARY

An application (DA201700589) has been received to use the existing buildings on site at 2A Gladstone Street, Newtown to create a “Proposed multi-use area which would include creative work spaces, market stalls, wholesale bakery and food truck.” The application type is for “Temporary building/structures.”

It is recommended that the comments of the Traffic Committee be referred to Council’s Development Assessment Section for consideration in determining the Development Application.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the findings of this report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the findings of this report be received and noted.

For motion: Unanimous

LATE ITEMS

LTC0418 Item 23 Ferdinand Street, Birchgrove - Proposed Parking Bay (Balmain            Ward/Balmain  Electorate/Leichhardt LAC)

Prepared by: David Yu – Traffic Engineer

Authorised by: Manod Wickramasinghe – Coordinator – Traffic and Parking Services

SUMMARY

Concerns have been raised by the resident of No. 24 Rose Street, regarding vehicles partially parking on the footpath on the western side of Ferdinand Street (adjacent to 24 Rose Street) obstructing pedestrian accessibility to the property.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Ferdinand Street from the corner of Rose Street.

2. A 12.7m closed parking bay be marked on the western side of Ferdinand Street (adjacent to 24 Rose Street).

BACKGROUND

Concerns have been raised by the resident of 24 Rose Street regarding vehicles parking on the footpath at the western side of Ferdinand Street, which impedes pedestrian accessibility to the property. There is also a hydrant located in the footpath adjacent to the property that needs to be accessed by Sydney Water or Fire and Rescue NSW officers.

Ferdinand Street is two-way, 6.5m wide with parking on both sides of the street. The width of the footpath ranges from 1.5m to 1.8m. Vehicles partially park on the footpath due to the insufficient road width, which reduces the effective footpath width along the street.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil.

OTHER STAFF COMMENTS

In order to alleviate the issue, it is proposed to mark a 12.7m closed parking bay within the road carriageway on the western side of Ferdinand Street, adjacent to 24 Rose Street (shown on the following plan) to designate where vehicles need to park on-street, maintain pedestrian access to the property and access to the hydrant.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Nil.

CONCLUSION

Nil.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the western side of Ferdinand Street from the corner of Rose Street.

2. A 12.7m closed parking bay be marked on the western side of Ferdinand Street (adjacent to 24 Rose Street).

For motion: Unanimous

GENERAL BUSINESS

LTC0418 Item 24    Greek Orthodox Easter Events - Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park

Clr Passas stated that she attended a Greek Orthodox Easter event on the night of Saturday, 7 April at the church on Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park. She expressed safety concerns due to the large crowds that were not sufficiently managed and asked how these events could be managed more appropriately. The Police representatives advised Police can manage crowds by closing off streets for such events, provided that the church provide notice and the event is presented for Local Traffic Committee consideration.

LTC0418 Item 25    Request for relocation of pedestrian crossing in Alt Street, Ashfield

The representative for the Member for Summer Hill advised that their office received a letter from De La Salle College and Bethlehem College in Ashfield requesting for the Alt Street pedestrian crossing to be relocated further down the street. The schools stated in their request that the relocation of the crossing allows more space for two school buses to park safely and for school children to cross the road. The representative provided the letter to Council Officers for consideration.

LTC0418 Item 26    Frederick Street, Ashfield - Pedestrian crossing upgrade

Clr Da Cruz asked the RMS representative for an update on the Frederick Street pedestrian crossing upgrade. The RMS representative advised that construction is scheduled for May 2018 and will provide further details on the progress of notifying the community via email.

LTC0418 Item 27    Bicycle road markings in Sloane Street, Summer Hill

The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition stated that bicycle road markings have not been reinstalled after the upgrade of Sloane Street, Summer Hill. Council Officers noted this and will arrange.

LTC0418 Item 28 Heavy vehicle compression brake use on Old Canterbury Road, Lewisham

Council Officers advised that a resident wrote to Clr Pauline Lockie requesting Council investigate the use of compression brakes by heavy vehicles on Old Canterbury Road, Lewisham, particularly between Barker Street and Great Western Highway. As Old Canterbury Road is a classified road under RMS jurisdiction, Council Officers have sent the request to RMS for investigation. The RMS representative requested that the email be sent to him to follow up.

Meeting closed at  11.45am.

ATTACHMENT 1

Regional Bicycle Route 7-Detail Design Plans   -  Additional community consultation

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Following the conclusion of the consultation period for the proposed cycleway (route RR7) on 29 March 2018 Council received additional 13 submissions, 6 of the submissions indicating support, 5 submissions indicating support with comments/changes and 2 submissions objecting to the proposal.

Below are summary of the additional submissions for consideration by the Traffic Committee.

Respond by Location	Total Number of submissions	Yes	Yes with changes	No
Trafalgar Street	1			1
Jubilee Street	1			1
Other streets outside the route	11	6	5*
Total	13	6	5*	1

The issues raised by community members objecting the proposal are listed in the table below.

Issues most frequently raised in community consultation feedback	Council officer response
Objection to parking loss on Trafalgar Street  (1 summation)	This project has been developed with a focus on minimal parking loss. Unfortunately in some locations such as Trafalgar Street (with high traffic and pedestrian volume) the parking is compromised to allow for provision of two way separate bike path treatment. The separated bike paths are proposed in order to improve bike rider safety and comfort on sections of the route where on–road /shared path alternatives are unsafe due to high traffic and pedestrian volumes and alternative road options are impractical. This is consistent with NSW Government policy of providing appropriate bike infrastructure that meets user needs. Generally the parking to be lost is adjacent to railway land as to minimise the direct loss in parking for residents.
Don’t support 9 tree removals with only one replacement  (1 summation)	All 9 trees to be removed will be replaced along new kerb alignment

*It should be noted that comments received in support of the proposal ‘with changes’ are comments /changes in relation to the design and will be  considered and investigated as part of the further detail design phase and if are feasible, will be incorporated into the design.

Total number of all submissions received during the 4 weeks of community consultation is as tabled below:

Total Number of all submissions	Yes	Yes with changes	No
78	44 (56.5%)	23 (29.5%)*	11 (14%)