Agenda of Extraordinary Council Meeting

Extraordinary Council Meeting

3 July 2018

Item No: C0718 Item 1

Subject: Banners, Flags and Temporary Signage Policy

Prepared By: Laura Stevens - Group Manager Communications, Engagement and Events

Authorised By: John Warburton - Deputy General Manager Community and Engagement

SUMMARY

Banner, flags and temporary signage are valuable tools to achieve Inner West Council’s objectives of communicating and celebrating with our community.

It is essential that Council has a policy in place outlining the management of banners, flags and temporary signage in the Inner West local government area to ensure their appropriate use.

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council endorses the draft banners, flags and temporary signage policy for public exhibition, with outcomes reported back to Council.

BACKGROUND

Following the amalgamation on 12 May 2016, Inner West Council had no policy, system or processes in place to guide decision making or responsibility for the management of banners, flags and temporary signage across the local government area. None of the former councils (Marrickville, Leichhardt and Ashfield) had a policy in place governing banners, flags or temporary signage in the public domain.

This has caused a range of procedural issues, including:

· Outdated banners being left on display months after they should have been taken down;

· Banners being mounted in non-authorised Council areas (such as the gateway structure at Explorers Park, Ashfield);

· Safety concerns with unauthorised staff hanging banners; and

· Cost implications, with banner works being requested without knowledge of costs involved and no budget to cover costs.

A Council resolution, Better use of banners, on 27 February, called for a policy for the new Inner West Council to be developed:

THAT Council prepare a banner policy or guidelines to better use banners in order to communicate with our community, to inform our community and to celebrate with our community. A short report should be prepared by Council to consider policy change and/or more efficient use of banner space.

This policy provides appropriate guidelines for the effective management of banners, street flags and temporary signage across the local government area.

In future, Council may wish to explore other alternatives to banners, such as electronic billboards at key Council sites where messaging can be changed easily and cost effectively.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Nil.

OTHER STAFF COMMENTS

The policy covers the following areas:

· Responsibility for banners, flags and temporary signage within Council;

· Appropriate use;

· Sites;

· Booking system;

· Design guidelines, specifications, production and approvals process;

· Additional requirements (legislative, heritage and safety);

· External use; and

· Cost recovery, fees and charges.

The sections below outline the background to and rationale for decision making in relation to these areas.

Responsibility

When Inner West Council was formed, no particular team was appointed to oversee the management of banners, flags and temporary signage. It is recommended that the Communications team has ownership of this area, as it falls under a marketing and communications function.

It is essential that the Communications team works closely with the Trades/Maintenance team, which is responsible for the works associated with installing and removing banners, flags and temporary signage, to ensure all requests are actioned.

Appropriate use

Given the cost and labour involved in the hanging of banners, flags and temporary signage, as well as limited availability of sites, the policy encourages people booking banners, flags and temporary signage to consider whether other channels may be more appropriate for promotion of their events and activities.

Sites

Council has conducted and documented an audit of banner and flag sites across the Inner West local government area to ensure all sites are appropriate. Some existing sites were not considered appropriate and removed, such as sites of heritage or cultural significance.

The number of banners and signs at any one site has been limited so that sites are not overrun with banners and visual pollution, to keep the local amenity pleasant for residents and visitors.

Booking system

A booking system has been established to assist in implementing the policy.

A live booking calendar and internal banner and flag site form for staff minimise the likelihood of outdated banners being left within the public domain long after an event has finished, stipulating that those requesting bookings must provide a date for banners/flags to be installed as well as taken down.

Additional requirements

The policy seeks to address a range of issues associated with banners, flags and temporary signage, from storage to safety.

With the Trades/Maintenance team now charging internally for banner works, some Council staff are opting to hang their own banners, especially where no or insufficient budgets are available to cover costs associated with banner works. This practice can potentially pose a safety risk both to staff and the general public.

The policy therefore stipulates that only approved staff may install and remove banners, flags and temporary signage.

External use

Historically, issues had been raised with external organisations ‘bumping’ promotion of Council events and activities, or booked banner space resulting in limited availability to fulfil Council resolutions regarding supporting campaigns and social issues.

Following amalgamation, a decision was made internally to pause putting up banners for external organisations, given the increased demand internally from the new, larger Council. This also reflected the need to create an increased presence for the newly formed Council in the community.

While it is considered appropriate for external organisations to be offered the opportunity to have banners, flags and temporary signage installed on a case-by-case basis, Council should be the primary user of this service.

The policy therefore imposes a number of conditions to ensure the use by external organisations is reasonable and does not adversely impact on Council business. These include:

· Council signage and events taking precedence;

· A limited number of placement opportunities for community events and charitable initiatives to keep space available to promote Council’s core programs and initiatives; and

· Costs levied reflecting the provision of services.

This approach is in line with similar policies of many other councils.

It should also be noted that Council has a range of communication channels that may be a more appropriate and effective way to promote community events and initiatives. For example, Council’s new website to be launched in August will offer community organisations a new ‘What’s On’ portal to easily and widely promote their events and activities for free. Social media is another cost effective promotional tool.

Cost recovery, fees and charges

Since the new Council was formed, there have been several issues due to a lack of clarity regarding costs of banner works across Council’s multiple locations.

Council’s Trades/Maintenance team has started charging internally for works associated with banners and flags. While the intention is to reflect the true cost of services and the labour intensive process involved, in practice it means requests have been made for the hanging and removal of banners and flags across Council without a clear understanding of associated costs, along with a lack of internal consultation and information.

This has created further issues across the organisation – with some teams opting to hang their own banners where possible, with associated safety risks. It has also meant that events which could previously be promoted through banners, flags and temporary signage can no longer be promoted due to a lack of funding in existing budgets.

The policy seeks to address this issue by clearly outlining the cost involved and requesting a job number when banners and flags are booked.

External organisations may access the banner and flag sites for the fees listed in the fees and charges on Council’s website: https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/council/policies-and-publications/fees-and-charges

It should be noted that there are no reduced fees or fee waivers in place for the hanging of banners and flags by external organisations. It is not considered appropriate for Council to be in a situation where external organisations may have banners put up at no cost, while internal sections of council such as the Events team are forced to take time out of their operational work to install and remove banners themselves, or forego banners to promote major Council events due to budget constraints.

Given the concerns over the cost of installing and removing banners which is impacting on internal Council budgets, it would be an additional, significant and unfunded cost to Council to enable external organisations to access the booking system for free, especially in a tight fiscal environment.

The Trades/Maintenance team has also indicated that these fees and charges do not adequately recover the true cost of the services provided. It is therefore recommended that future reviews of Council’s fees and charges assess the true cost of banner services and ensure these are reflected in any fees and charges levied for these bookings to recoup the cost involved.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

It is proposed that the policy be placed on public exhibition for a period of four weeks given its impact on the community.

Internal engagement has already been undertaken to develop the policy, with input from Communications, Trades/Maintenance, Community Services, Customer Service, Heritage, Development Assessment, and Council staff previously responsible for managing banners, flags and temporary signage at the former Marrickville, Leichhardt and Ashfield councils.

CONCLUSION

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Inner West Council banners, flags and temporary signage policy

Extraordinary Council Meeting

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Banners, flags and temporary signage policy

Summary

This policy informs Council officials – including Councillors, Council staff, administrators, Council committee members and delegates of Council – of processes related to the booking, approval, installation and removal of banners, flags and temporary signage on Council assets.

Policy background

Inner West Council strives to maintain a positive image in the community, including through the marketing of Council’s events, services, facilities and activities.

It is essential that Council has a simple, clear, consistent and transparent framework to guide the decision making and approval process for the use of flags, banners and temporary signage to ensure their appropriate use across the Inner West local government area.

Policy purpose

The purpose of this policy is to:

· Protect and enhance the reputation of Council;

· Provide promotional and marketing support for activities aligned with Council’s strategic plans;

· Keep the community informed about Council events, services and facilities; and

· Establish a consistent approach to managing banners, flags and temporary signage.

Who this policy applies to

This policy applies to all Inner West Council officials including Councillors, staff, contractors and volunteers.

It also guides the management of external requests for banners, flags and temporary signage by local organisations and community groups.

Related legislation, policies and procedures

Related policies:

· Public Access to Information Policy;

· Graffiti Policy; and

· Council’s Code of Conduct.

Related legislation:

· State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007;

· Division 2 Advertising and Signage Exempt Development Code of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008;

· Heritage Act;

· Work Cover NSW ‘Work Near Overhead Power lines’ Code of Practice 2006;

· Graffiti Control Act 2008;

· Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act); and

· Local Government Act 1993.

Policy

1 Responsibility

The Communications team in Council’s Community, Engagement and Events group is responsible for managing Council’s banners, flags and temporary signage booking and approvals system.

Council’s Trades/Maintenance team install and remove banners, flags and temporary signage as directed and approved by the Communications team.

Other teams across Council are responsible for the production and booking of their own banners, flags and temporary signage, including providing the appropriate budget to do so.

2 Appropriate use

Council has a range of marketing channels to communicate events, facilities and services to the community, including:

· Physical collateral including banners, flags and temporary signage;

· Digital collateral including website, social media and e-newsletters;

· Print collateral including letters, newsletters, brochures and posters.

Consideration should be given to which of the above channels are the most appropriate and cost effective, depending on the nature of the activity.

Banners, flags and temporary signage are considered an appropriate promotional tool for a limited number of Council initiatives including:

· Major Council events and events running for more than one day;

· Important Council resolutions, policy decisions or positions;

· Council approved messaging (e.g. safety, seasonal, economic development); and

· Improvement activities (e.g. development, construction, new facilities).

3 Sites

Council has sites across the local government area which have been identified as high profile and suitable for the hanging of banners, flags and temporary signage. These include six town halls, five parks, one depot, five main streets and one footbridge:

Banners and temporary signage

· Ashfield Park, Parramatta Road, Ashfield;

· Crystal Street, Petersham – fence;

· Darling Street, Rozelle – near Sackville Hotel;

· Enmore Park, Enmore;

· Leichhardt Town Hall, Leichhardt;

· Marrickville Town Hall, Marrickville;

· Newington footbridge, Stanmore;

· Newtown Town Hall, Newtown;

· Norton Street, Leichhardt – near Norton Plaza;

· Petersham Town Hall, Petersham;

· Robson Park, City West Link, Haberfield;

· St Peters Depot, St Peters;

· St Peters Town Hall, St Peters;

· Steel Park, Marrickville; and

· Victoria Road, Rozelle (amenities block).

Flags

· Marrickville Road, Marrickville (33 flags); and

· Norton Street, Leichhardt (27 flags).

Further information about these sites – including exact locations, installation details, access, equipment and other requirements – is available on Council’s internal banner and flag site booking form on the intranet, and the Communications or Trades/Maintenance teams.

Banners and signs may not be placed sites that are not listed above without prior written approval from the Group Manager Communications, Engagement and Events.

This does not apply to hoarding on building sites or print collateral on Council noticeboards.

It is considered best practice for only one banner or sign to be placed in one location at any time.

Limiting banners at any one site also meets legislative requitements as per the Division 2 Advertising and Signage Exempt Development Code of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008: “not … more than one banner and one other type of temporary sign facing any road frontage”.

Therefore a maximum of two banners/signs should be placed in these locations to meet legislative requirements, minimise visual clutter and support the safety of passing motorists by reducing distractions.

Council also has access to free bus shelter advertising (city light and timetable panels) within the former Leichhardt local government area (Leichhardt, Balmain, Rozelle, Lilyfield, Annandale). Access is provided for one week per site, with a minimum lead time of two weeks. Council is responsible for the cost and the supply of the posters. Posters are also subject to advertising standards approval. For further information, including specifications and a full list of locations, contact Council’s Communications team.

4 Booking system

Council has a centralised, internal banner/flag booking system, including a request form and availability calendar.

Calendar

A live bookings calendar is available for viewing by all Council staff on Council’s intranet.

The calendar ensures that:

· Council’s core events and initiatives are promoted;

· Banner spaces are not ‘double booked’ by ensuring that teams across Council can clearly identify which site has been booked at any of Council’s banner locations and for how long;

· Efficient use of banner space; and

· Council’s Trades/Maintenance team can forecast labour requirements.

The calendar is ‘read only’ for staff to check availability and accessible for editing the by Communications and Trades/Maintenance teams, as the key teams involved in planning within this area. It can also be filtered by location for ease of use.

Booking form

The internal banner and flag site booking form, available on the intranet, includes:

· Banner/flag details to ensure the correct banner/flag is hung;

· Banner/flag specifications;

· Banner/flag location and associated costs;

· An installation and removal date to ensure banners/flags are taken down promptly (within two days of an event being held);

· Where to collect/drop-off banners/flags; and

· Work order number for payment.

Council staff should email banners@innerwest.nsw.gov.au with a completed form to book banner and flag space. This email address is managed by two nominated Council officials from the Communications team, who are authorised to manage banner approvals, schedule and prioritise bookings, and pass on works requests for action by the Maintenance team.

Prioritisation

Internal banner/flag/temporary signage bookings are prioritised in the following order:

a) Inner West Council run events and activities; and

b) Inner West Council sponsored/partnered events and activities.

5 Design guidelines, specifications, production and approvals process

Banner design must be approved by Inner West Council Communications team prior to production to ensure it meets Council’s brand guidelines. Approval is required for all designs, even if banners and temporary signage have been used previously.

Production specifications have been put in place for consistent sizing and materials, to ensure a coherent visual identity for Council. Specifications are available on the banners booking form and by emailing banners@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

Designs must be submitted for approval a minimum of six weeks prior to the proposed installation date. Artwork can be submitted as a low-res PDF or jpeg file via email to banners@innerwest.gov.au

Banners and posters used in previous years are permitted to be reused if they are clean and free of fading, rips or tears. As a general rule, banners should be replaced every two years or if/when they become faded, tattered or out of date. A sticker may be used as a cost effective alternative to update a date to ensure banners can be reused.

Old and out-of-date banners and flags should be disposed of sustainably where possible – for example, by donating them to Reverse Garbage where appropriate. Reverse Garbage can be contacted on 9569 3132 to confirm their capacity for banners or flags prior to dropping off.

6 Additional requirements

Legislative requirements

Division 2 Advertising and Signage Exempt Development Code of State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 contains exempt provisions relating to the erection of various types of signage.

The following provisions are applicable to Council’s use of banners and temporary signage:

Subdivision 11 Temporary event signs

2.102 Specified development

The construction or installation of a sign or banner that advertises a commercial, community or retail event or a private function (including sponsorship of the event or function) is development specified for the purposes of this code.

2.103 Development standards

The standards specified for that development are that the development must:

(a) not result in more than one banner and one other type of temporary sign facing any road frontage, and

(b) not have a surface area of more than 6m², and

(c) be located wholly within the boundaries of the property or, if attached to a building, fence or wall, not project more than 100mm from the building, fence or wall, and

(d) not be higher than 5m above ground level (existing), and

(e) not be permanently fixed to a building, fence or wall, and

(f) if advertising a commercial or retail event—not be constructed or installed in a residential zone, and

(g) not be illuminated, and

(h) not be displayed earlier than 14 days before the event, and

(i) be removed within 2 days after the event.

The State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 has exempt provisions for signs erected by a public authority as detailed below:

Existing signs—maintenance, replacement or change in display if existing sign is exempt under this Policy	• Must not involve a change in area, form or shape.
Identification, directional, community information or safety signs but not including roof-top signs or commercial advertising or signs associated with the use of road infrastructure (including signs associated with level crossings)	• Surface area must not exceed 3.5m². • Must be located wholly within property boundary or be attached to existing boundary fence and not projecting more than 100mm from fence. • Obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting must be controlled in accordance with AS 4282–1997, Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting.
Identification, directional, community information or safety signs associated with the use of road infrastructure	• Must be consistent with road safety policies and guidelines on outdoor advertising approved by the Secretary for the purpose of this provision and published in the Gazette.
Temporary signs advertising an event and associated relevant details including sponsorship of the event	• Surface area must not exceed 3.5m². • Must be located wholly within property boundary. • Must not be displayed earlier than 28 days before event and must be removed within 14 days after event. • Obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting must be controlled in accordance with AS 4282–1997 Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting

Heritage requirements

There is no limitation for banners and temporary signage on local or state heritage items, provided there is ‘minimal impact’ on the item.

The exempt provisions listed in the section above do not apply to state heritage items unless exemption is granted under Section 57 of the Heritage Act.

Flag protocols

Promotional flags do not need to adhere to the flag protocols which apply to the flying of the Australian national flag on Council flag poles:

https://www.pmc.gov.au/government/australian-national-flag/australian-national-flag-protocols

The above protocols outline how our national flag should be raised and lowered, and the order of precedence. The flying of the national flag takes precedence over any other flag. It should be flown at half-mast on days of national commemoration including Anzac Day (to noon) and Remembrance Day (10:30-11:03am), and for mourning when directed by the state or federal governments, the Mayor or the General Manager.

Council is also committed to recognising our diverse community, including Indigenous, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex Queer (LGBTIQ), and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

As part of this recognition, Council flies the Australian Aboriginal flag alongside the Australian national and NSW flags at locations – such as town halls and flag poles – where there is capacity to do so.

Other flags may be flown during the year to mark special events and celebrations, such as the Rainbow flag during the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival and the Torres Strait Islander flag during NAIDOC Week, Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week.

Requests to fly international flags for festivals and celebrations will be considered on their merit and resolved by Council. Approval to fly such flags must not override standing protocols to fly the Aboriginal flag at all times and the Torres Strait Islander flags on specific dates. In these cases, the NSW state flag is to be lowered to allow for the flying of approved additional flags. The request must be submitted at least two months prior to the proposed date and the flag is to be provided by the organisation making the request.

Upon receiving any requests from supporters of nations not recognised by Australia to

fly a flag, Council must write to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade seeking advice on the context of the request.

Occupational health and safety (OH&S)

To minimise risks to staff and the general public, only approved Council staff may hang banners, flags and temporary signage. This is to ensure safe manual handling for staff and that banners, flags and temporary signage are safely secured for the public.

Only licensed Trades/Maintenance staff can hang and remove banners, flags and temporary signage in locations where height equipment is required, giving consideration to potential hazards such as power lines – see below relevant section from the Work Cover Code of Practice.

Work Cover Code of Practice

Council’s Events staff can secure banners and temporary signage to ground-level fences and from footbridges. A minimum of two staff members must be present when putting up banners for safety reasons. Consideration should also be given as to whether any additional safety measures are required, such as additional equipment, traffic control, safe zones, notifications and completing works at particular times.

Staff moving or storing banners should adhere to safe manual handling practices at all times.

Storage

High rotation banners and former Leichhardt/Marrickville council banners are stored at the basement level of Petersham Town Hall.

Former Ashfield Council banners are stored in the basement level storage area of the Ashfield Service Centre and in the storeroom of the Ashfield Town Hall.

Council teams are required to source safe and suitable storage options for their own banners.

7 External use of Council space and facilities

Given the limited availability of banner space and the cost involved in erecting banners, the use of banner/flags/temporary signage space on Council assets to community groups and businesses should be limited.

A limited number of banner locations are available to be booked by community organisations. Council may choose to provide space at the banner and flag sites outlined in the fees and charges document on Council’s website to external organisations, if the following requirements are met:

· The organisation pays Council the relevant fees and charges;

· The space is not already booked by Council; and

· The promotion is for a major hallmark Inner West event or a not-for-profit event held in the Inner West that is open to the public; or

· The promotion supports another activity or message that is aligned with Council’s strategic plans.

The space should be booked by contacting banners@innerwest.nsw.gov.au.

External parties are responsible for the production and costs of their own banners, flags and temporary signage.

General community signage should not be placed on any additional Council assets not outlined in this policy. Council reserves the right to remove unauthorised banners or signs installed without approval, as per Council’s graffiti policy, which also outlines Council’s authority to potentially prosecute companies or individuals under the Graffiti Control Act 2008.

8 Cost recovery, fees and charges

It costs Council up to several thousand dollars to hang banners, flags and temporary signage (depending on location) due to resourcing requirements, including staff time, labour costs, safety requirements, traffic management and hiring equipment such as cherry pickers.

It is therefore appropriate that fees and charges and levied both internally and externally to recover these costs and reflect the true cost of the service to Council.

Internal bookings

The cost of banner/flag works is outlined in Council’s internal banner and flag site booking form.

Staff should incorporate these fees into their budgets and should only book banner or flags space if they can afford to pay Trades/Maintenance to install and remove.

A work order number is also required on the form in order for works to proceed, to ensure that Council teams work fees for banners and flags into their budgets.

It should also be noted that the banners themselves cost a minimum of several hundred dollars to produce.

External bookings

The current charges for banner and flag works are listed in the Inner West Fees and Charges 2017/2018 document on Council’s website:

https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/council/policies-and-publications/fees-and-charges

There are no provisions for fee waivers by Council staff.

9 Breaches of this policy

Breaches of this policy by Council officials may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Any alleged criminal offence or allegation of corrupt conduct will be referred to the relevant external agency.

10 Policy review

This policy will be reviewed regularly as required and may change at any time subject to Council approval.

Extraordinary Council Meeting

3 July 2018

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held at Council Chambers, Petersham Service Centre, on 5 June 2018

Meeting commenced at 10.03am

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

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

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT


Clr Marghanita Da Cruz	Leichhardt Ward (Attended at 10.10am, Chair from 10.22am – 12:15pm)
Mr Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Mr Chris Woods	Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron
Mr Daryl Ninham	Roads and Maritime Services
LSC Alison Coleman	NSW Police – Glebe and Leichhardt Area Command

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Mr Bruno Sinatambou	State Transit Authority
Mr Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition
Mr Wal Petschler	IWC’s Group Manager, Roads, Traffic and Stormwater (Chair from 10.03am–10.22am)
Mr John Stephens	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager
Mr George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)
Mr Joe Di Cesare	IWC’s Coordinator Design Services
Mr Boris Muha	IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Mr David Yu	IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Mr Emilio Andari	IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Ms Jenny Adams	IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Mr Vinoth Srinivasan	IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Mr Davide Torresan	IWC’s Civil Engineer
Ms Snezana Bakovic	IWC’s Project Manager – Traffic & Transport Projects
Mr Nathan Parish	Consultant – Complete Urban
Mr Predrag Gudelj	IWC’s Project Manager – Transport Infrastructure
Ms Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Mr Jim Mitsopoulos	Item 5
Mr Paul McGahen	Item 5
Mr Sue Lord	Item 9
Ms Caitlin Crawford	Item 9
Mr Greg Croaker	Item 12
Mr Charles Cameron	Item 16

APOLOGIES:

Ms Jo Haylen MP	Member for Summer Hill
Ms Sarina Foulstone	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Clr Julie Passas	Chair, Deputy Mayor – Ashfield Ward
Mr Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (North)

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 1 May 2018 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendation of its meeting held on 1 May 2018 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 22 May 2018, with the following changes:

1. That Council receive a further report in respect to Item 2 on the implementation of the safety improvements at Windsor and Old Canterbury Roads, including recommendations for further appropriate measures (whether by Council or RMS) to improve safe access for turning onto Old Canterbury Road from Dulwich Hill; and

2. Item 2 be deferred to allow Councillors to undertake a site inspection.

LTC0618 Item 1 Centennial Street, Marrickville – Temporary Road Closure For Special Event On Saturday 28 July 2018 (Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

A Development Application was received from the Music & Booze Company together with the Newtown Rugby League Football Club to hold the Beer, Footy & Food Festival 2018 on Saturday 28 July 2018 at Henson Park Oval and on Centennial Street, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and the entrance gate to Henson Park Oval.

It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full-road closure of the subject section of Centennial Street, Marrickville on Saturday 28 July 2018 (weather permitted) or alternatively on Saturday 18 August 2018 subject to complying with the following conditions; apply to the RMS for consent to close the subject road, subject to the event being advertised, a Traffic Management Plan be submitted to the RMS for approval, a Road Occupancy License be obtained from the Transport Management Centre and advice of the proposed event being forwarded to the appropriate authorities including emergency services.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The proposed temporary full-road closure of Centennial Street, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and the entrance gate to Henson Park Oval on Saturday 28 July 2018 between 8.00am and 8.00pm (weather permitted) or Saturday 18 August 2018 between 8.00am and 8.00pm, for the holding of the Beer, Footy & Food Festival 2018 at Henson Park Oval, be APPROVED, subject to the approval of the Development Application and the applicant complying with the following conditions:

a) A fee of $1,540.00 for the temporary road closure is payable by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges;

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

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

d) 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 Controller’s certification number attached to the plan, not less than 5 days prior to implementation of the closure;

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

f) Notice of the proposed event is forwarded by the applicant to the NSW Police Local Area Commander, State Transit Authority, NSW Fire Brigades and NSW Ambulance Services;

g) Advance notifications signs advising of the proposed road closure and traffic diversions to be strategically installed and maintained by the applicant at least two (2) weeks prior to the event;

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

i) All affected residents and businesses shall be notified in writing by the applicant of the proposed temporary road closure at least two (2) weeks prior to the event, with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents and businesses;

j) 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 (and carry appropriate certificates), 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;

k) Water filled barriers be placed at the road closure points to protect against any possible errant vehicles; and

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

DISCUSSION

The Member for Summer Hill wrote to Council requesting that affected residents be notified in writing well in advance of the proposed road closure and festival.

The Committee members agreed to amend the recommendation to state that residents and businesses be notified of the temporary road closure at least three (3) weeks prior to the event.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

a) A fee of $1,540.00 for the temporary road closure is payable by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges;

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

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

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

f) Notice of the proposed event is forwarded by the applicant to the NSW Police Local Area Commander, State Transit Authority, NSW Fire Brigades and NSW Ambulance Services;

g) Advance notifications signs advising of the proposed road closure and traffic diversions to be strategically installed and maintained by the applicant at least two (2) weeks prior to the event;

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

i) All affected residents and businesses shall be notified in writing by the applicant of the proposed temporary road closure at least three (3) weeks prior to the event, with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents and businesses;

k) Water filled barriers be placed at the road closure points to protect against any possible errant vehicles; and

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 2 Local Bicycle Route 3 (LR3) - Detailed Design Plans (Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

On November 2016, Council approved a final concept plan for improvement to Local Route 3, bicycle route identified in Council’s Bicycle Plan. LR3) is located on Livingstone Road, from Jersey Street to Marrickville Park.The aim of the proposal was to make LR3 bicycle route more safe, convenient and more enjoyable for people of all ages and ability to ride.

The draft design plans are based on the approved concept plan and are presented in this report for the Local Traffic Committee’s consideration. The proposed improvements will complete missing links in Council’s bicycle network and enhance bicycle access to public transport, local shops and other destinations.

This report recommends that the detail plans for LR3 be endorsed for community consultation for 28 days, with a further report to be prepared detailing outcomes of the consultation and the final detail design.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The draft detail plan (Design Plan No 6176) for Local Bicycle Route 3 be endorsed for community consultation; and

2. Following community consultation, a further report be prepared detailing outcomes of consultation and the final detail design plan.

DISCUSSION

The representative for the Member for Balmain objected to the design stating that he considers the road width of 12.8m is too narrow for a bidirectional cycle lane. He also expressed concern for safety near the child care centre due to the narrow cycle lane. The representative also suggested that these issues could be solved with a shared path.

Council Officers advised that the proposed width of the bidirectional cycle lane is the maximum that can be provided and was previously supported and endorsed by Council at the concept design stage. It was also advised that a separated cycleway has been proposed due to the high traffic volumes on Livingstone Road. The design has been subjected to a Road Safety Audit and design modifications incorporated where needed.

The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition advised that Bike Marrickville supports the proposal and that the proposal will cater for a range of cyclists.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The draft detail plan (Design Plan No 6176) for Local Bicycle Route 3 be endorsed for community consultation; and

2. Following community consultation, a further report be prepared detailing outcomes of consultation and the final detail design plan.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 3 Road Occupancy-Dalhousie Street and Ramsay Street, Haberfield-Temporary road closures for the annual/bi-annual 'Haberfield Festa' food festival, Sunday 25 November 2018. (Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Ashfield LAC)

SUMMARY

Council seeks the support of the Committee for the temporary closures of Dalhousie Street and Ramsay Street, Haberfield, for the annual/bi-annual Haberfield (Festa) food festival event on the Sunday 25 November 2018, as recommended below.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the road closure application for the ‘ Haberfield Festa Food Festival’ on the Sunday 25 November 2018 be supported, subject to the following conditions:

1. The road closure be restricted to occur from 6.00am and 6.00pm in Ramsay Street (between Gillies Avenue and St. David’s Road/Kingston Street) and Dalhousie Street (between Dickson Street and Winchombe Avenue);

2. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted to and approved by RMS, and an application for a road Occupancy License be forwarded to and approved by the Transport Management Centre;

3. Notice of the proposed event is forwarded to the emergency services, i.e. NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Service;

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

5. Council through its ‘Community Service’ notify/consult with all affected residents and/or businesses in the area, and conduct a letter-box/leaflet drop notifying the local community of the road closure event at least two (2) weeks prior to the event;

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

7. Advance notification signs for the event are strategically installed at least one (1) weeks prior to the event; and

8. Adequate Vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging. Workers shall be specifically designated for this role (and carry appropriate certificates), 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.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the road closure application for the ‘ Haberfield Festa Food Festival’ on the Sunday 25 November 2018 be supported, subject to the following conditions:

2. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) be submitted to and approved by RMS, and an application for a road Occupancy License be forwarded to and approved by the Transport Management Centre;

3. Notice of the proposed event is forwarded to the emergency services, i.e. NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Service;

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

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

7. Advance notification signs for the event are strategically installed at least one (1) weeks prior to the event; and

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 4 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield - road & traffic improvements (Leichhardt Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Ashfield LAC)

SUMMARY

Detailed design plans have been finalised for the proposed road and traffic improvements in Dalhousie Street, Haberfield between Denman Avenue and Ramsay Street as part of Council’s 2018/19 Capital Works Program for Traffic Facilities.

The proposed works on Dalhousie Street include kerb & gutter reconstruction works, footpath reconstruction, resurfacing of roadway, additional landscaping, construction of kerb extensions, construction of a landscaped central median island and installation of associated line marking and signage.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plans for the proposed landscaping works, maintenance works, construction of kerb extensions, construction of a landscaped central median island and installation of associated line marking and signage on Dalhousie Street, Haberfield between Denman Avenue and Ramsay Street (as per plan No. 10019) be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 5 Boomerang Street, Haberfield - Haberfield North LATM - Traffic calming improvements (Leichhardt Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Ashfield LAC)

SUMMARY

Detailed design plans have been finalised for the proposed road and traffic improvements in Boomerang Street, Haberfield as part of Council’s Capital Works Program for Traffic Facilities.

The proposed works include the upgrade of an existing at-grade pedestrian (zebra) crossing to a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing, introduction of speed calming devices and upgraded bicycle facilities with associated line marking and signposting.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plans for the raised pedestrian crossing, traffic calming devices, bicycle facilities and kerb blisters with associated signposting and line marking in Boomerang Street, Haberfield (as per plan Nos. 10013 & 10014) be approved.

DISCUSSION

Public speakers: Mr Jim Mitsopoulos and Mr Paul McGahen, residents of Boomerang Street, Haberfield (attended at 10.05am)

Mr Mitsopoulos expressed his support for proposed traffic calming measures in Boomerang Street and added the following:

· There is a need for traffic calming measures outside 22 Boomerang Street due to poor visibility caused by the curvature in the street.

· A speed hump previously installed in the street worked well in reducing speed on approach to the pedestrian crossing and made it safer for vehicles reversing out of driveways. However, since the removal of the speed hump, traffic speeds have increased making it dangerous for pedestrians and residents reversing from driveways.

· There have been many instances of vehicles crashing into property and near misses.

· He has concerns with the proposed height of the speed hump which will be reduced from the typical 100mm to 90mm due to the device located on a bus route. He would like the speed hump to be constructed at the maximum height to reduce the speed of buses as well as cars.

· The lighting at the existing pedestrian crossing could be improved with angled lighting as the crossing currently only has vertical lighting.

· Requested Council consider reducing the speed zone from 50km/h to 40km/h for Boomerang Street and the surrounding area.

Council Officers advised that as part of the pedestrian crossing design, the lighting will be reviewed to ensure that it complies to standards. Mr Mitsopoulos was also advised that the review of speed zones is under the jurisdiction of the RMS and 40km/h speed zones are typically considered for school zones or high pedestrian activity areas.

Mr McGahen also stated he supported traffic calming measures on Boomerang Street, however, he expressed the following:

· The majority of pedestrians who cross Boomerang Street do not use the existing crossing and instead, cross at the northern side of the roundabout. The recommendation would do nothing to encourage pedestrians to use the pedestrian crossing rather than crossing at the roundabout.

· He surveyed the street during morning peak and in two hours observed 35 people crossing at the pedestrian crossing and 69 people crossing at the roundabout. During an hour of observation in the afternoon, 21 people were seen using the pedestrian crossing and 31 people were seen crossing at the roundabout. Many of the pedestrians were school children, some unaccompanied by an adult.

· Suggested moving the existing pedestrian crossing to 10-20m from the roundabout. The proposed speed cushions in front of 22 Boomerang Street could be substituted with a new raised pedestrian crossing. This would create two pedestrian crossings about 150m apart and move pedestrian activity away from the roundabout.

(Mr Mitsopoulos and Mr McGahen left at 10.22am)

Council Officers advised that Council will be receiving RMS Black Spot funding for the installation of speed cushions at all approaches to the roundabout to reduce traffic speeds and improve pedestrian safety.

Council Officers stated that the existing pedestrian crossing was strategically placed in Boomerang Street as it was an established path to the nearby school. Relocating the proposed raised crossing closer to the roundabout would increase the distance to the next traffic calming device to over 100m and would increase speeding between the two traffic calming devices. Council Officers advised that the recommended devices have been strategically located to control speeding along that section of Boomerang Street. It was also noted that there are pedestrian refuges on all legs of the roundabout to assist safe crossing.

Some Committee members questioned the proposed removal of the refuges at the existing pedestrian crossing and suggested that the design of the raised pedestrian crossing be reviewed to better understand advantages/disadvantages of the design options.

The representative for the Member for Balmain requested that there not be plantings on the proposed kerb extension on the approach side to ensure clear sightlines. Council Officers advised that during detailed design, Council Officers will ensure that any plantings will not be higher than 50cm, as per the standards.

It was agreed that the item be deferred to allow Council Officers to review the design of the raised pedestrian crossing and incorporate proposals for traffic calming under the Black Spot Program.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 6 Davis Street, Dulwich Hill – Proposed Line Markings 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 Davis Street, Dulwich Hill, between Windsor Road and Denison Road, as part of the Dulwich Hill North LATM study implementation. The proposal for line markings with associated signs on Davis Street will improve safety and calm traffic.

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the design plans for the proposed line markings with associated signs in Davis Street, Dulwich Hill, between Windsor Road and Denison Road (as per design plan No. 6202) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the design plans for the proposed line markings with associated signs in Davis Street, Dulwich Hill, between Windsor Road and Denison Road (as per design plan No. 6202) be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 7 Dulwich Street, Dulwich Hill – Proposed Line Markings 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 Dulwich Street, Dulwich Hill, between Denison Road and New Canterbury Road, as part of the Dulwich Hill North LATM study implementation. The proposal for line markings with associated signs on Dulwich Street will improve safety and calm traffic.

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the design plans for the proposed line markings with associated signs in Dulwich Street, Dulwich Hill, between Denison Road and New Canterbury Road (as per design plan No. 6201) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the design plans for the proposed line markings with associated signs in Dulwich Street, Dulwich Hill, between Denison Road and New Canterbury Road (as per design plan No. 6201) be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 8 Black Street, Marrickville – Proposed Kerb Extensions Design Plans (Marrickville Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

A detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposed traffic calming improvements in Black Street, Marrickville, at Llewellyn Street, as part of the Marrickville East LATM study implementation. The proposal for kerb extensions with a new kerb and gutter alignment and associated signs and line markings will improve pedestrian safety and traffic conditions at this location.

Consultation was undertaken with owners and occupiers of properties adjacent to Black Street and Llewellyn Street, regarding the proposal. A summary of the consultation results are presented in this report for consideration. It is recommended that the proposed detailed design plans be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the design plans for the proposed kerb extensions with a new kerb and gutter alignment and associated signs and line markings in Black Street, Marrickville, at Llewellyn Street (as per design plan No. 10015) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 9 Victoria Road, Marrickville – Proposed Kerb Extensions Design Plans (Marrickville Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

A detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposed traffic calming improvements in Victoria Road, Marrickville, at Leicester Street and at Bourne Street, as part of the Marrickville East LATM study implementation. The proposal for kerb extensions with a new kerb and gutter alignment and associated signs and line markings will improve pedestrian safety and traffic conditions at this location.

Consultation was undertaken with owners and occupiers of properties adjacent to Victoria Road, Leicester Street and Bourne Street, regarding the proposal. A summary of the consultation results are presented in this report for consideration. It is recommended that the proposed detailed design plans be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the design plans for the proposed kerb extensions with a new kerb and gutter alignment and associated signs and line markings in Victoria Road, Marrickville, at Leicester Street and at Bourne Street (as per design plan No. 10016) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

Public speakers: Ms Sue Lord and Caitlin Crawford (attended at 10.23am)

Ms Lord stated that she supported the recommendation and expressed the following issues:

· Pedestrians often have to cross Victoria Road to access Annette Kellerman pool and Enmore Park; however, there is currently no safe way to cross Victoria Road to access these facilities.

· Whilst the proposed kerb extension is a good idea, she is not convinced that this measure will sufficiently reduce traffic speeds. There is a need for pedestrian access facilities along Victoria Road.

· Although Council has undertaken traffic volume counts, pedestrian volume counts in Victoria Road have not been undertaken.

· Suggested installing a raised pedestrian crossing on Victoria Road, near the Leicester Street intersection.

Ms Crawford supported the recommendations and stated the following:

· She also believes there is a need for a pedestrian crossing on Victoria Road. Every street adjacent to Enmore Park have marked pedestrian crossings except for Victoria Road.

· Speeding is common on Victoria Road and there are been many near misses.

(Ms Lord and Ms Crawford left at 10.33am)

Council Officers advised that the street is not likely to meet a warrant for a marked pedestrian crossing based on vehicle counts and stated that a pedestrian refuge would impact on swept paths at the intersection and parking. It was advised that the proposed changes to Victoria Road would narrow the road and improve sightlines, making it safer for pedestrians to cross. However, Council Officers will undertake pedestrian counts to ascertain whether pedestrian volumes warrant a marked pedestrian crossing.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation with an additional recommendation to undertake pedestrian counts on Victoria Road.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The design plans for the proposed kerb extensions with a new kerb and gutter alignment and associated signs and line markings in Victoria Road, Marrickville, at Leicester Street and at Bourne Street (as per design plan No. 10016) be APPROVED; and

2. Council Officers undertake an analysis to determine whether RMS warrants can be met for a marked pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Victoria Road at Leicester Street intersection.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 10 Intersection of Dudley Street and Waratah Street, Haberfield (Leichhardt Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Ashfield LAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding vehicles obstructing sight lines and manoeuvring space by parking too close to the intersection of Dudley Street at Waratah Street, Haberfield.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. A 7.5m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Dudley Street, north of Waratah Street; and

2. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the northern side of Waratah Street, east of Dudley Street.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. A 7.5m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Dudley Street, north of Waratah Street; and

2. A 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the northern side of Waratah Street, east of Dudley Street.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 11 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. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of property No.2 Lonsdale Street, Lilyfield, be removed as it is no longer required;

2. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of property No.25A Shaw Street, Petersham, be removed as it is no longer required; and

3. A 20m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.30pm Mon-Sat' be installed in front of No.31-33 Lewisham Street, Dulwich Hill for 6 months.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of property No.2 Lonsdale Street, Lilyfield, be removed as it is no longer required;

2. The 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone in front of property No.25A Shaw Street, Petersham, be removed as it is no longer required; and

3. A 20m 'Works Zone 7.00am - 5.30pm Mon-Sat' be installed in front of No.31-33 Lewisham Street, Dulwich Hill for 6 months.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 12 Trafalgar Street, Rose Street, Nelson Street and Nelson Lane, Annandale - Resident Parking Scheme (Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received correspondence from a number of residents of Trafalgar Street, Rose Street, Nelson Street and Nelson Lane, requesting Area A1 Residential Parking Scheme (RPS) restrictions in their streets to deter commuter/long stay parking.

This report provides the result of the resident parking scheme investigation in Trafalgar Street, Rose Street, Nelson Street and Nelson Lane, Annandale.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed Resident Parking Scheme in Trafalgar Street, Rose Street, Nelson Street, and Nelson Lane not be supported at the present time due to less than 50% support received from the consulted residents.

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: Mr Greg Croaker, resident of Rose Street, Annandale (attended at 10.35am)

Mr Croaker made the following comments:

· The unrestricted parking spaces in Rose Street is often utilised by:

- commuters using public transport to travel to the city

- users of the airport who occupy parking spaces for extended periods

- Mirvac apartment residents

- Tram Shed employees

· Residents often have to park several blocks away from their home as a result of non-residents parking in Rose Street.

· A petition raised in support of a Resident Parking Scheme was signed by over 50% of Rose Street residents who supported 24/7 parking restrictions.

· Some residents can only use on-street parking as they have no off-street parking and Council has denied applications for the construction of an off-street parking space on their properties.

(Mr Croaker left at 10.49am)

Council Officers suggested that, due to the survey results not indicating clear support or opposition to the Resident Parking Scheme proposed for both sides of Trafalgar Street, Rose Street, Nelson Street and Nelson Lane, a Resident Parking Scheme on one side of streets be investigated as a compromise. The Committee members agreed to defer the item for further investigation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed Resident Parking Scheme in Trafalgar Street, Rose Street, Nelson Street and Nelson Lane, Annandale be deferred for further investigation to consider a Scheme being introduced on one side of streets.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 13 Philpott Street, Marrickville – Proposed Statutory No Stopping Restrictions (Marrickville Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

A request has been received from a local resident for the provision of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to deter illegal parking on the western side of Philpott Street, Marrickville, at its intersection with Gordon Street. The resident has advised that vehicles are regularly parked too close to the intersection, restricting sightlines for motorists turning into Philpott Street.

It is recommended that statutory 'No Stopping' restrictions be installed on the western side of Philpott Street, both north and south from its intersection with Gordon Street for a distance of 10 metres in order to deter illegal parking, increase safety and improve visibility and access for turning motorists.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The installation of a statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the western side of Philpott Street, Marrickville, for a distance of 10 metres, both north and south from its intersection with Gordon Street (adjacent to property no. 11-23 Gordon Street & property no. 2 Gordon Street) be APPROVED, in order to deter illegal parking, increase safety and improve motorist visibility and access for turning motorists; and

2. The applicant, affected residents and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

2. The applicant, affected residents and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 14 Samuel Lane, Tempe – Proposed Statutory No Stopping & No Parking Restrictions (Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

A request has been received from a local resident for the provision of ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Samuel Lane, Tempe, to address concerns regarding vehicles obstructing access to and from residential garages and to allow access through the laneway for vehicles.

It is recommended that statutory 'No Stopping' restrictions be installed on both sides of Samuel Lane, at its intersection with Samuel Street and its intersection with Lymerston Street, and that ‘No Parking’ restrictions be installed along both sides of Samuel Lane, between Samuel Street and Lymerston Street, in order to provide unobstructed vehicular access to the off-street car parking spaces, and to allow access through the laneway for vehicles and increase safety.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The installation of a statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions (10 metres in length) on both sides of Samuel Lane, Tempe, at its intersection with Samuel Street and its intersection with Lymerston Street, be APPROVED, in order to provide unobstructed vehicular access into the laneway, as well as to allow access through the laneway for vehicles and improve safety;

2. The installation of a ‘No Parking’ restrictions (55 metres in length) along both sides of Samuel Lane, Tempe, between Samuel Street and Lymerston Street, be APPROVED, in order to provide unobstructed vehicular access to the off-street car parking spaces, as well as to allow access through the laneway for vehicles and increase safety; and

3. The applicant, affected residents and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

3. The applicant, affected residents and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 15 Short Street, St Peters – Proposal to Extend Resident Permit Parking Restrictions – M12

SUMMARY

Council received representations from a number of residents living in the St Peters area raising concerns regarding increased parking demands generated in Applebee Street and Short Street from parking associated with local businesses, new developments and external works (WestConnex and Metro Rail) and requested an extension to the existing residential permit parking scheme in place in Applebee Street and Lackey Street into Short Street, St Peters (M12)

This report provides the results of a localised ‘Resident parking scheme survey’ relating to the extension of the M12 residential permit parking scheme into Short Street, St Peters. There was a low return rate for the survey however, due to many localised issues, it is recommended that the proposed M12 extension be supported,

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The proposed extension of the M12 Residential Permit Parking Scheme of ‘2P 8.30am-6.00pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted Area M12’ restrictions on the southern side of Short Street, St Peters be Approved; and

2. That the responding residents be informed of Council’s decision in this matter.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

2. That the responding residents be informed of Council’s decision in this matter.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 16 Addison Road, Marrickville – Removal Of Redundant Timed No Parking Restrictions & Proposal For Short Term Parking Restrictions (Marrickville Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

A request has been received from the owner of a small business on Addison Road, Marrickville, for the provision of short term parking restrictions outside their property to provide parking opportunities for visitors to the local businesses.

It is recommended to remove the existing ‘No Parking 7am-9am 4pm-6pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions on the northern side of Addison Road, Marrickville, between Philpott Street and Fotheringham Lane and convert these parking spaces to ‘1P 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ restrictions, in order to provide parking opportunities for visitors to the local businesses and in line with other parking restrictions along Addison Road, Marrickville adjacent to businesses.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The existing ‘No Parking 7am-9am 4pm-6pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions on the northern side Addison Road, Marrickville, between Philpott Street and Fotheringham Lane, be REMOVED, as the subject section of timed ‘No Parking’ restrictions are redundant;

2. The installation of ‘1P 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ restrictions on the northern side Addison Road, Marrickville, between Philpott Street and Fotheringham Lane, be APPROVED, in order to provide parking opportunities for visitors to the area and in line with other parking restrictions along Addison Road, Marrickville, adjacent to businesses; and

3. The applicant, affected properties and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: Mr Charles Cameron, business owner on Addison Road (attended at 10.48am)

Mr Cameron expressed his support for the recommendation and stated that the proposed changes to parking were a practical way for Council to support small businesses on Addison Road and the growing number of businesses in the area.

(Mr Cameron left at 10.49am)

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

3. The applicant, affected properties and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 17 Elizabeth Street, between Bastable Street and Railway Street, Croydon-Amendment to parking restrictions. (Leichhardt Ward/Strathfield Electorate/Ashfield LAC)

SUMMARY

Council at its meeting held on the 27 February 2018 adopted the following recommendation to change the parking restrictions on the southern side of Elizabeth Street, between Bastable Street and Railway Street, Croydon, as follows:

THAT

1. The current ‘No Stopping, 3.30pm-6pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions on the southern side of Elizabeth Street between Bastable Street and Railway Street be removed;

2. Extend the existing full-time ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the southern side of Elizabeth Street, across the driveway of No. 198 Elizabeth Street by approx. 9m (commencing 36m and west of Bastable Street); and

3. Install new ‘2P 9am- 3pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions for a distance of 23 m commencing 12 m west of Bastable Street.

The changes were proposed following concerns from residents/shopkeepers about a lack of short term parking for customers on Elizabeth Street between Edwin Street North and Bastable Street, Croydon. Queries have also been received with regard to the ongoing need for the PM peak “No Stopping” restrictions on the southern side of Elizabeth Street.

Signposting as implemented, and as currently stands, is not in compliance to the adopted parking restrictions above. ‘2P 8.00am-6.00pm Mon-Fri’ has been installed on the southern side of Elizabeth Street between 12 metres and 45 metres west of Bastable Street. A review of the current sign posting in view of traffic safety and the need for short term parking to cater for customers to businesses has prompted the need to amend the parking restrictions as recommended below.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. That the existing full-time ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on southern side of Elizabeth Street from Railway Street, be extended across the driveway of No. 198 Elizabeth Street by approx. 9m (commencing 36 m west of Bastable Street); and

2. ‘2P 8.00am-6.00pm Mon-Fri’ be retained (in amendment) on the southern side of Elizabeth Street, between 12 m and 36 metres west of Bastable Street.

DISCUSSION

Clr Da Cruz stated that she received a complaint from a resident that there was not enough motorbike/scooter parking in the area and asked whether more parking could be made available on Elizabeth Street. Clr Da Cruz was of the view that the small car parking space, west of the driveway of No.198 Elizabeth Street could be restricted to motorcycle parking.

Council Officers indicated that the businesses wished to retain this car parking space; however, raised safety concerns for vehicles turning right into Croydon Road. Large vehicles such as buses, have been observed crossing the central median on Croydon Road when turning from Elizabeth Street when a vehicle is parked in the subject space. The removal of the space would safely allow larger vehicles to take a wider turn path from Elizabeth Street into Croydon Road to avoid the median.

It was agreed that the above parking space could be retained at present and the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone be moved one metre west to maintain this carparking space whilst delineating the driveway by linemarking either side by use of white lines. This arrangement could be reviewed in six months or when the Ashfield Pool is re-opened to reassess the traffic turning movement in the area. The Committee members agreed with this arrangement.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. the existing 2P restrictions (adjacent to 198 Elizabeth Street) be extended by 1.0 metre west;

2. the driveway for No.198 Elizabeth Street be marked with white lines approximately 1.0 metre either side of the entrance to the driveway; and

3. the matter be reviewed when the Ashfield Pool is re-opened to reassess traffic right turning movement from Elizabeth Street into Croydon Road.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 18 Clara Street, Newtown – Amendment To Proposed Motor Bikes Only Parking Restrictions (Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

Following residents’ concerns to the original proposal for ‘Motor Cycle Only’ parking restrictions in Clara Street, Newtown, as part of the ‘Shared Zone’ design, an amended plan was consulted with the local residents to consider the relocation of the ‘Motor Cycle Only’ parking restrictions.

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the amended design plan for the proposed ‘Motor Bikes Only’ parking restrictions with associated signs and line markings in Clara Street, Newtown (as per design plan No. 6109_B) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0618 Item 19 73 Mary Street, St Peters – S96 modification to amend Land and Environment Court Determination 2016/0030354 Condition 4 – Weekend Markets at ‘Precinct 75’

SUMMARY

Council has received an application under Section 96 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act to modify Land and Environment Court Determination Case No. 2016/0030354 dated 21 February 2017 to delete condition 4 of the determination which limits the period of consent to 12 months.

The application is referred to the Local Traffic Committee for consideration under State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 as the use constitutes a traffic generating development.

It is recommended that the comments of the Local 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

GENERAL BUSINESS

LTC0618 Item 20 Frederick Street, Ashfield - Pedestrian Crossing Upgrade

The RMS representative advised that works are currently underway to relocate the bus stop on Frederick Street which is due to be completed at the end of the week, subject to weather conditions. The Committee will be advised of further works and dates when the information becomes available.

LTC0618 Item 21 File format of LTC Meeting Agenda

The representative for the Member for Balmain requested that PDF versions of the LTC meeting agendas be provided as vector PDFs as they produce clearer images than the current raster PDFs. Council Officers will follow up this request with Council’s IT section.

Meeting closed at 12.15pm.

Council	Approximate annual budget	Delegation
Liverpool	$250M	Expenditure of funds up to $5M Acceptance of tenders up to $1M
Northern Beaches	$350M	No limitation
Canterbury Bankstown	$290M	No expenditure limits Acceptance of tenders up to $1M
City of Sydney	$650M	Tenders and contracts up to $5M

Contract Value Range	Number of contracts	Ratio of each contract type	Cumulative ratio
$150,000 - $500,000	22	49%	49%
$500,000 to $1Million	17	38%	87%
$1 Million Plus	6	13%	100%

1.⇩	IWC May18
2.⇩	IWC Economic and Investment Portfolio Commentary May18

Ward	Item	Page Number
Leichhardt	LTC0618 Item 3 Road Occupancy-Dalhousie Street and Ramsay Street, Haberfield-Temporary road closures for the annual/bi-annual 'Haberfield Festa' food festival, Sunday 25 November 2018. (Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Ashfield LAC)	Page 6
Leichhardt	LTC0618 Item 4 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield - road & traffic improvements (Leichhardt Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Ashfield LAC)	Page 7
Leichhardt	LTC0618 Item 5 Boomerang Street, Haberfield - Haberfield North LATM - Traffic calming improvements (Leichhardt Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Ashfield LAC)	Page 8
Leichhardt	LTC0618 Item 10 Intersection of Dudley Street and Waratah Street, Haberfield (Leichhardt Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Ashfield LAC)	Page 13
Leichhardt	LTC0618 Item 17 Elizabeth Street, between Bastable Street and Railway Street, Croydon-Amendment to parking restrictions. (Leichhardt Ward/Strathfield Electorate/Ashfield LAC)	Page 20
Ashfield	LTC0618 Item 6 Davis Street, Dulwich Hill – Proposed Line Markings Design Plans (Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC)	Page 10
Ashfield	LTC0618 Item 7 Dulwich Street, Dulwich Hill – Proposed Line Markings Design Plans (Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC)	Page 11
Ashfield	LTC0618 Item 20 Frederick Street, Ashfield - Pedestrian Crossing Upgrade	Page 23
Balmain	LTC0618 Item 12 Trafalgar Street, Rose Street, Nelson Street and Nelson Lane, Annandale - Resident Parking Scheme (Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt LAC)	Page 15
Stanmore	LTC0618 Item 18 Clara Street, Newtown – Amendment To Proposed Motor Bikes Only Parking Restrictions (Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West LAC)	Page 21
Marrickville	LTC0618 Item 1 Centennial Street, Marrickville – Temporary Road Closure For Special Event On Saturday 28 July 2018 (Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC)	Page 2
Marrickville	LTC0618 Item 2 Local Bicycle Route 3 (LR3) - Detailed Design Plans (Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West LAC)	Page 5
Marrickville	LTC0618 Item 8 Black Street, Marrickville – Proposed Kerb Extensions Design Plans (Marrickville Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West LAC)	Page 11
Marrickville	LTC0618 Item 9 Victoria Road, Marrickville – Proposed Kerb Extensions Design Plans (Marrickville Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West LAC)	Page 12
Marrickville	LTC0618 Item 13 Philpott Street, Marrickville – Proposed Statutory No Stopping Restrictions (Marrickville Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West LAC)	Page 16
Marrickville	LTC0618 Item 14 Samuel Lane, Tempe – Proposed Statutory No Stopping & No Parking Restrictions (Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/ Inner West LAC)	Page 17
Marrickville	LTC0618 Item 15 Short Street, St Peters – Proposal to Extend Resident Permit Parking Restrictions – M12	Page 18
Marrickville	LTC0618 Item 16 Addison Road, Marrickville – Removal Of Redundant Timed No Parking Restrictions & Proposal For Short Term Parking Restrictions (Marrickville Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West LAC)	Page 19
Marrickville	LTC0618 Item 19 73 Mary Street, St Peters – S96 modification to amend Land and Environment Court Determination 2016/0030354 Condition 4 – Weekend Markets at ‘Precinct 75’	Page 22
All Wards	LTC0618 Item 11 Minor Traffic Facilities (All Wards / All Electorates / All LACs)	Page 14
All Wards	LTC0618 Item 21 File format of LTC Meeting Agenda	Page 23