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Council Meeting
TUESDAY 11 JUNE 2019
6.30pm
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Council Meeting 11 June 2019 |
Live Streaming of Council Meeting
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An audio recording of this meeting will be taken for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of the minutes.
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Council Meeting 11 June 2019 |
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PRECIS |
1 Acknowledgement of Country
2 Apologies
3 Notice of Webcasting
4 Disclosures
of Interest (Section 451 of the Local Government Act
and Council’s Code of Conduct)
5 Moment of Quiet Contemplation
6 Confirmation of Minutes Page
Minutes of 28 May 2019 Council Meeting 5
7 Public Forum – Hearing from All Registered Speakers
8 Condolence Motions
Nil at the time of printing.
9 Mayoral Minutes
Nil at the time of printing.
10 Reports with Strategic Implications
Nil at the time of printing.
11 Reports for Council Decision
ITEM Page
C0619(1) Item 1 2019 Community-Led Celebration Day (Multicultural) Grants 12
C0619(1) Item 2 Graffiti Management Policy 16
C0619(1) Item 3 Commercial Fitness Trainers Policy 27
C0619(1) Item 4 Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 3 June 2019 41
12 Reports for Noting
ITEM Page
C0619(1) Item 5 Review of Development Assessment Processes 58
13 Notices of Motion
ITEM Page
C0619(1) Item 6 Notice of Motion: Indigenous Rangers 59
C0619(1) Item 7 Notice of Motion: SIGNS: Roads To Recovery 61
C0619(1) Item 8 Notice Of Motion: Illuminated Billboards: Impact On Residents 62
C0619(1) Item 9 Notice of Motion: A Simple and Consistent Approach to Street Parties 63
C0619(1) Item 10 Notice of Motion: Release of the Inner West Synthetic Turf Feasibility Study 64
C0619(1) Item 11 Notice of Motion: Mary and Frank Bonfante 65
C0619(1) Item 12 Notice of Motion: Tempe Railway Station Access 67
14 Reports with Confidential Information
Reports appearing in this section of the Business Paper are confidential in their entirety or contain confidential information in attachments.
The confidential information has been circulated separately.
ITEM Page
The reason for dealing with the report confidentially is that it contains commercial information of a confidential nature (Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.
C0619(1) Item 13 Tender for Online Booking Management System
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Council Meeting 11 June 2019 |
Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting 28 May 2019
Meeting commenced at 6.34pm
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Present: |
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Darcy Byrne Victor Macri Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury Lucille McKenna OAM Colin Hesse Sam Iskandar Tom Kiat Pauline Lockie Julie Passas Rochelle Porteous Vittoria Raciti John Stamolis Louise Steer Anna York Elizabeth Richardson |
Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor (6.37pm) Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Chief Executive Officer Deputy General Manager Assets and Environment |
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Michael Tzimoulas |
Deputy General Manager Chief Financial and Administration Officer |
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Nellette Kettle
Harjeet Atwal Cathy Edwards-Davis Wal Petschler Ian Naylor |
Group Manager Customer Service, Business Excellence and Civic Governance Group Manager Development Assessment and Regulatory Services Group Manager Trees, Parks and Streetscapes Group Manager Footpaths, Roads, Traffic and Stormwater Manager Civic Governance |
APOLOGIES:
Nil.
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
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Councillor Lockie declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary conflict of interest in Item 3 – Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel Report: DA201800173: 3-7 & 13-17 Regent Street, 287-309 Trafalgar Street & 16-20 Fisher Street, Petersham, as she is a member of the Petersham RSL Club. |
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Motion: (Kiat/Stamolis)
That the Disclosure of Interest be received and noted. Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Porteous |
Clr Lockie made a statement about the comments published on her Facebook page.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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Motion: (Passas/Da Cruz)
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 14 May 2019 be confirmed as a correct record. Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Porteous |
Clr Porteous entered the Meeting 6.37pm.
ADJOURNMENT
6.39pm The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the Meeting for a short recess.
6.41pm The Mayor, resumed the Meeting.
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C0519(2) Item 9 Mayoral Minute: Dogs Off-Leash in Callan Park |
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Motion: (Byrne)
THAT Council:
1. Write to the State Government requesting reversal of the ban on off-leash dog walking in Callan Park and the commencement of consultation with Council, the community and park users about management of companion animals in Callan Park; 2. Note it has no jurisdiction to enforce the off-leash ban in areas that Council does not control in Callan Park and will not be doing so. 3. Receive a report after discussions with State Agencies about solutions to the problems. Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Cr Da Cruz |
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C0519(2) Item 10 Mayoral Minute: CEO Performance Review Panel |
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Motion: (Byrne)
THAT Council appoint the Mayor, Cr Darcy Byrne, Cr Rochelle Porteous, Cr Vittoria Raciti, Cr John Stamolis and Cr Anna York to the Chief Executive Officer’s Performance Review Panel.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Cr Passas
PUBLIC FORUM
The registered speakers were asked to address the meeting. The list of speakers are available on the last page of the minutes.
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C0519(2) Item 1 Increasing Sporting Participation and Capacity through Synthetic Turf Field Development |
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Motion: (Byrne/Passas)
THAT Council:
1. Endorse Tempe Reserve as the preferred site for synthetic sports surface upgrade and proceed to community engagement and detailed design in 2018-2019 and construction in Summer 2020-2021;
2. Proceed with concept designs and costings for a synthetic sports surface at Leichhardt Oval #2 suitable for future grant funding applications and community engagement as part of the Draft Plan of Management for Leichhardt Park;
3. Staff review priorities for the other shortlisted sites together with the Recreation Needs Strategy sports field renewal program preparation in 2019-2020; and
4. Continues to explore opportunities for partnerships with schools and private development for synthetic surface recreation facilities provision.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Passas, Raciti, Stamolis and York Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous and Steer
Foreshadowed Motion (Kiat/Porteous)
That Council defer the decision pending a report being brought to a Council meeting which addresses the following issues, noting that this information has not yet been provided to Councillors:
The Foreshadowed Motion lapsed. |
Clr Passas retired from the Meeting at 8.17pm
Clr Iskandar left the Meeting at 8.21pm
Clr Iskandar returned to the Meeting at 8.27pm
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C0519(2) Item 2 Weed Management Policy |
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Motion: (Drury/McKenna OAM )
THAT Council:
1. Adopts the final Inner West Weed Management Policy and Pesticide Notification Plan;
2. Rescind the Weed Control Policy of the former Marrickville Council;
3. Rescind the Weed Policy of the former Leichhardt Council;
4. Rescind the Noxious Weeds Policy of the former Ashfield Council; and
5. Rescind the respective Pesticide Notification Plans of the former Marrickville, Leichhardt and Ashfield Councils.
6. Only use glyphosate as a matter of last resort where other methods cannot be applied and spot control of persistent weeds that resist other treatments occur. Any use glyphosate must be done in a way that avoids it running off into stormwater drains and our waterways. The Council will continue to monitor the science regarding Glyphosates and review as needed.
Motion Tied For Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti and York Against Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Absent: Cr Passas
The Chairperson used his Casting Vote and the MOTION was CARRIED
Foreshadowed Motion: (Kiat/Porteous)
The Foreshadowed Motion lapsed. |
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C0519(2) Item 3 Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel Report: DA201800173: 3-7 & 13-17 Regent Street, 287-309 Trafalgar Street & 16-20 Fisher Street, Petersham |
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Motion: (Byrne/ Macri)
That Council make a submission to the City Eastern City Planning Panel in regards to Application 2018ECI013 DA (Petersham RSL redevelopment) stating that:
Inner West Councillors believe that some of the proposed conditions with regards to Application 2018ECI013 contradict adopted Council policy positions and objectives including:
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis and York Against Motion: Crs Hesse and Steer Absent: Cr Passas
Amendment (Kiat/Da Cruz)
That Council’s submission to the Panel include a focus on the opportunity for the RSL development to include at least 15% of the residential development as rent-controlled, secure and affordable housing, prioritising homeless veterans, inviting partnership with Council and/or RSL Life Care or other services targeted at assisting homeless veterans.
Motion Lost For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti, Stamolis and York Absent: Cr Passas
Amendment (Porteous/Steer)
That Council’s submission to the Panel convey Council’s position that the extended hours of operation should not apply to gambling operations.
Motion Tied For Motion: Crs Da Cruz, Hesse, Kiat, Lockie, Porteous, Stamolis and Steer Against Motion: Crs Byrne, Drury, Iskandar, Macri, McKenna OAM, Raciti and York Absent: Cr Passas
The Chairperson used his Casting Vote and the MOTION was LOST. |
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C0519(2) Item 4 Draft Impounding Policy and Protocol (Shopping Trolleys) |
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Motion: (Drury/ McKenna OAM) THAT Council:
1. Adopt the Impounding Policy (Shopping Trolleys);
2. Rescind the former Ashfield Council Shopping Trolley Policy; and
3. Receive and note the Impounding Protocol (Shopping Trolleys).
4. That in the case of Council being able to identify shops or shopping centres from where trollies are persistently abandoned that the CEO/Mayor convene a meeting with the owners of the owners of the trollies to express community concern and seek commitments to comply.
5. Develop target timeframes for taking the steps listed in the Impounding Protocol, to be published on Council’s website and communicated where possible to those reporting abandoned trolleys.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Passas
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Clr Kiat left the Meeting at 9.01pm
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C0519(2) Item 5 Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 6 May 2019 |
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Motion: (Macri/Stamolis)
THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 6 May 2019 be received and the recommendations be adopted.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Crs Kiat and Passas |
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C0519(2) Item 6 Investment Report as at 30 April 2019 |
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Motion: (Drury/Stamolis)
THAT the report be received and noted.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Crs Kiat and Passas
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Clr Kiat returned to the Meeting at 9.03pm
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C0519(2) Item 7 Notice of Motion: Policy for Increased Transparency and Probity for Inner West Council |
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Motion: (McKenna OAM/ Drury)
THAT Council calls on the CEO to recommend a policy for increased transparency and probity for the IWC. In developing the policy the CEO should:
a. Use the existing
disclosure, conflict of interest and requirements of the Local Government Act
as a minimum baseline; b. Assess all
recommendations from the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption and
the NSW Auditor General (as they pertain to local government) and the Office
of Local Government, that are relevant to improving probity; and c. Consider establishing a lobbyist register to ensure transparency regarding advocacy on behalf of commercial and corporate interests relating to Council approvals, policy decisions and appointments.
d. Uphold the right of local residents to contact and seek assistance from Councillors in relation to Council business.
e. When establishing the register consideration be given to implementing the provisions of the Lobbying of Government Officials Act 2011 as far as they can be applied to local government.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Passas |
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C0519(2) Item 8 Notice of Motion: Good Neighbour Policy |
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Motion: (Byrne/ McKenna OAM)
THAT Council expand the Good Neighbour policy to cover the entire Inner West Council local government area, to ensure Council Officers work with licensed venues, live music providers and local residents to find a solution to amenity-related complaints prior to taking any formal regulatory action.
Motion Carried For Motion: Crs Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, Lockie, Macri, McKenna OAM, Porteous, Raciti, Stamolis, Steer and York Against Motion: Nil Absent: Cr Passas |
Meeting closed at 9.15 pm.
CHAIRPERSON
Public Speakers:
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Speaker |
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Item 1: |
Sharon Laura Ruby Bruce Liza Schaeper Mackenzie Hughes Leonie Sinclare |
Haberfield Leichhardt Annandale Leichhardt Marrickville |
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Item 4: |
Anton Jarvis Orlagh Healy |
Ashfield Ashfield |
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Council Meeting 11 June 2019 |
Subject: 2019 Community-Led Celebration Day (Multicultural) Grants
Prepared By: Tess Newton-Palmer - Community Resourcing and Research Supervisor,
Authorised By: Erla Ronan - Group Manager Community Services and Culture
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council award grant funding to 10 applicants to the amount of $43,795 under the 2019 Community-Led Celebration Day (Multicultural) Grants Program as outlined in Attachment 1. |
DISCUSSION
The 2019 Community-Led Celebration Day (Multicultural) Grants Program was advertised in May. It was promoted via Council’s website and through targeted community networks. Community members were provided with application support through over the phone conversations and at one-on-one meetings. Twelve grant submissions were received and individually assessed by Council’s Grants Officer and two members of the Community Wellbeing Team (who served as subject matter experts). The grant proposals were discussed at an Assessment Panel Meeting held on 27 May 2019 with an Industry representative in attendance from TAFE NSW. Of these, ten grant applications are recommended for funding. The two submissions are not recommended for funding as they do not meet the requirements of the eligibility criteria in the guidelines.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
That the amount of $43,795 be awarded to 10 applicants under the 2019 Community-Led Celebration Day (Multicultural) Grants Program budget.
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2019 Multicultural Grants Funding Recommendations |
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Council Meeting 11 June 2019 |
Subject: Graffiti Management Policy
Prepared By: Brooke Martin - Group Manager Properties, Major Building Projects and Facilities
Authorised By: Elizabeth Richardson - Deputy General Manager Assets and Environment
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council:
1. Adopt the Graffiti Management Policy. 2. Rescind the former Leichhardt Council Graffiti Management Policy and the former Ashfield Council Graffiti Control/ Bill Poster Policy.
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DISCUSSION
The draft Graffiti Management Policy was placed on public exhibition between 17 April 2019 and 15 May 2019. The draft Policy is now presented to Council for adoption.
During public exhibition, Council received six (6) submissions in support of the Policy, some of which sought clarification about the scope and operation of graffiti management within the local government area.
Following adoption of the Policy, Council staff will proceed to procurement of consolidated graffiti management services for the local government area.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The draft 2019/20 budget for Graffiti Management is $847,000, which is consistent with existing expenditure and budget.
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Graffiti Management Policy |
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Council Meeting 11 June 2019 |
Subject: Commercial Fitness Trainers Policy
Prepared By: Cathy Edwards-Davis - Group Manager Trees, Parks and Streetscapes
Authorised By: Elizabeth Richardson - Deputy General Manager Assets and Environment
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THAT Council:
1. Adopts the Inner West Commercial Fitness Trainers Policy;
2. Rescind the Commercial Fitness Training Policy (2016) of the former Marrickville Council; and
3. Rescind the Policy Use of Council Open Space by Commercial Fitness Trainers of the former Leichhardt Council. |
DISCUSSION
The draft Commercial Fitness Trainers Policy has been placed on public exhibition and is now presented to Council for endorsement. Council received 14 submissions, of which two supported the policy, eight supported the policy with changes and four did not support the policy. The Policy has been updated to reflect community feedback.
The purpose of this policy is to assist Commercial Fitness Trainers by guiding them through the approval process for commercial training that take place in parks and sporting grounds in the Inner West local government area.
Council encourages the appropriate use of parks and sporting grounds for training as it helps contribute to the health, wellbeing and liveability of the Inner West. It is Council’s objective to ensure that commercial training in parks is suitable and managed in a manner which is safe and which is appropriate to the local environment and surrounding community.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The Policy can be administered with existing staff resources. Permits for commercial fitness trainers attract a fee, which is outlined in Council’s fees and charges.
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Inner West Council Commercial Fitness Trainers Policy |
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Council Meeting 11 June 2019 |
Subject: Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 3 June 2019
Prepared By: John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager
Authorised By: Wal Petschler - Group Manager Footpaths, Roads, Traffic and Stormwater
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RECOMMENDATION
THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 3 June 2019 be received and the recommendations be adopted. |
ITEMS BY WARD
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Baludarri (Balmain) |
Wharf Road, Birchgrove - 10km/h Shared Zone and Footpath Parking proposal |
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Mullens, Beattie and Montague Streets, Balmain - Proposed Intersection Treatments |
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Piper Lane, Annandale - Proposed 'No Stopping' and 'No Parking' zones |
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Report back on Mainstreet meter switch off at 7pm in Balmain, Rozelle and Leichhardt |
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Goodsir Street, Rozelle - Proposed removal of existing 'No Parking, 8AM-6PM Mon-Fri' Zone |
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Gulgadya (Leichhardt) |
Crescent Street and Boomerang Street, Haberfield - Proposed Refuge Island and Speed Cushion |
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Croydon Road, Croydon – Proposed removal of parking on the eastern side between Parramatta Road and West Street |
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Request for a mobility parking space at Edwin Street, Croydon |
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Buses detouring in Booth Street, Annandale |
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Midjuburi (Marrickville) |
Centennial Street, Marrickville – Temporary Road Closure For Special Event at Henson Park – Beer, Footy and Food Festival on Saturday 27 July 2019 |
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Burrows Avenue and Hogan Avenue, Sydenham – Sydney Metro Sydenham Station and Junction (SSJ) Works – Temporary traffic control arrangements |
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Mitchell Lane, Marrickville - Proposed parking restrictions |
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Sydenham Road, Sydenham - Permanent Pedestrian mid-block signalised pedestrian crossing (Temporary configuration) – Sydney Metro City & Southwest |
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Road safety at the intersection of Edgeware Road, Unwins Bridge Road and May Street, St Peters |
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Damun (Stanmore) |
Toothill Street at Victoria Street, Lewisham – Concept plan for Raised Pedestrian crossing with kerb extensions on all approaches of intersection |
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Bruce Street, Stanmore - Proposed Permit Parking Area M17 |
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Edgeware Road, Enmore - Proposed Permit Parking |
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Pedestrian refuge on Stanmore Road, Petersham |
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Petition to review M3 Permit Parking Area |
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Request for 'No Stopping' zone on Cambridge Street adjacent to Stanmore Public School carpark |
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Djarrawunang (Ashfield) |
Blackwood Lane, Dulwich Hill - Proposed section of 'No Parking' |
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Queen Street, Ashfield – Proposed ‘No Stopping’ in Queen Street at intersection with Harland Street |
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All Wards
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Minor Traffic Facilities |
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Code of Conduct for Council Committee Members, Delegates of Council and Council Advisers |
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Outstanding matters Local Traffic Committee |
DISCUSSION
Meeting of the Inner West Council Local Traffic Committee was held on 3 June 2019 at Petersham. The minutes of the meeting are shown at ATTACHMENT 1.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Projects proposed for implementation in 2018/19 are funded within existing budget allocations.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Specific projects have undergone public consultation as indicated in the respective reports to
the Traffic Committee. Members of the public attended the meeting to address the Committee
on specific items.
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Minutes LTC 3rd July 2019 |
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Council Meeting 11 June 2019 |
Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting
Held at Petersham Service Centre on 3 June 2019
Meeting commenced at 10.02am
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
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Clr Victor Macri |
Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair) |
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Bill Holliday |
Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain |
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Chris Woods |
Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron |
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Cathy Peters |
Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown |
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Sgt John Micallef |
NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command |
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LSC Marina Nestoriaros |
NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command |
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Ryan Horne |
Roads and Maritime Services |
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OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE |
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Asith Nagodavithane |
Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services |
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Colin Jones |
Inner West Bicycle Coalition |
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Clr Marghanita da Cruz |
Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward |
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Wal Petschler |
IWC’s Group Manager Roads, Traffic and Stormwater |
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John Stephens |
IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager |
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George Tsaprounis |
IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South) |
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Manod Wickramasinghe |
IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (North) |
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Jenny Adams |
IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services |
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Boris Muha |
IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services |
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David Yu |
IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services |
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Mary Bailey |
IWC’s Parking Planner |
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Mohammed Islam |
IWC’s Civil Engineer |
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Christina Ip |
IWC’s Business Administration Officer |
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Janette Sullivan |
Item 1 – Resident |
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Jantje Korringa |
Item 1 – Resident |
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Peter Miller |
Item 1 – Resident |
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Michael Garder |
Item 1 – Resident |
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Diana Garder |
Item 1 – Resident |
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Yvonne Frost |
Item 3 – Resident |
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Tim Frost |
Item 3 – Resident |
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APOLOGIES: |
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Sgt Paul Vlachos |
NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command |
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SC Tony Kenny |
NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command |
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Jo Haylen MP |
Member for Summer Hill |
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Sarina Foulstone |
Representative for the Member for Summer Hill |
DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS
The representative for the Member for Newtown advised that she has a non-pecuniary interest in Item 24 as she is a resident.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
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The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on Monday, 6 May 2019 were confirmed. |
MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES
The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held on 6 May 2019 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 28 May 2019.
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LTC0619 Item 1 Wharf Road, Birchgrove - 10km/h Shared Zone and Footpath Parking proposal (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) |
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SUMMARY
In response to concerns raised by residents regarding parking conditions in Wharf Road, Council is proposing to provide a 10km/h Shared Zone and Footpath Parking Scheme in Wharf Road between Lemm Street and Grove Street, Birchgrove. Wharf Road was previously listed in the former Leichhardt Council’s ‘narrow streets program’ and was identified as having a high demand for on-street parking.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT a ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ and footpath parking scheme be installed in Wharf Road, Birchgrove between Grove Street and Lemm Street as per Attachment 1, subject to RMS approval.
DISCUSSION
Public speakers: Jantje Korringa and Peter Miller attended at 10.04am.
Ms Korringa supported the proposal as it improves safety in the street and noted that Council is reviewing the parking space in between No.20 and 22 Wharf Road which is obstructed by a powerpole.
Mr Miller supported the proposal as it addresses his concerns with safety in Wharf Road; however, requested the reintroduction of midblock speed calming treatments into the concept plan. Mr Miller stated that there should be no footpath parking around the bend of Wharf Road, in front of his property as suggested in the resident comments.
(Ms Korringa and Mr Miller left at 10.09am)
Public speakers: Janette Sullivan, D. Garder and M. Garder attended at 10.11 am
Ms Sullivan, Ms Garder and Mr Garder did not support the proposal as they believe the speed humps and signage will diminish the heritage characteristics of the street. They stated that Wharf Road is already self-enforcing and that there have not been accidents or issues with vehicle access in the street and so this proposal is unnecessary.
(Ms Sullivan, Ms Garder and Mr Garder left at 10.27am)
The RMS representative confirmed that the ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ and associated regulatory signage requires RMS approval and signage would be installed by RMS.
Council Officers clarified that there was an error on the concept plan and there are no speed humps proposed in Wharf Road.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. the treatments associated with the proposed ‘10km/h Shared Zone’ and footpath parking scheme in Wharf Road, Birchgrove between Grove Street and Lemm Street be endorsed;
2. the proposal be submitted to RMS for approval of the ‘Shared Zone’ and regulatory signage.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 2 Mullens, Beattie and Montague Streets, Balmain - Proposed Intersection Treatments (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) |
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SUMMARY
The roundabout at the intersection of Mullens Street, Beattie Street and Montague Street, Balmain has been identified as a location that requires traffic calming measures to improve safety at the intersection.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the detailed design plan for the speed cushions and associated signs and line marking on approach to the roundabout at Mullens Street, Beattie Street and Montague Street, Balmain (as per Design Plan No.10075) be APPROVED.
DISCUSSION
Potential noise issues associated with the proposed speed cushions was noted. The RMS representative stated that because the roundabout is not effective at slowing down traffic due to its size and lack of deflection, the speed humps are an appropriate traffic calming treatment at the proposed location.
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the detailed design plan for the speed cushions and associated signs and line marking on approach to the roundabout at Mullens Street, Beattie Street and Montague Street, Balmain (as per Design Plan No.10075) be APPROVED.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 3 Crescent Street and Boomerang Street, Haberfield - Proposed Refuge Island and Speed Cushion (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC) |
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SUMMARY
As part of the 2019/20 Traffic Facilities (LATM) Capital Works Program, Council is proposing to construct a pedestrian refuge island in Crescent Street at Boomerang Street and install speed cushions in Boomerang Street, north of Crescent Street, Haberfield to improve safety and calm traffic in the street.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the detailed design plan for the kerb blister islands, speed cushions and associated signposting and linemarking in Crescent Street and Boomerang Street, Haberfield (as per the attached plan No. 10074) be approved.
DISCUSSION
Public speakers: Yvonne Frost and Tim Frost attended at 10.36am.
Ms and Mr Frost did not support the proposal due to the loss of two parking spaces and they believe pedestrian traffic is too low to justify the proposed refuge treatment in Crescent Street. Ms and Mr Frost also commented that:
· A pedestrian refuge on Boomerang Street would be more suitable due to pedestrian activity between Robson Park and surrounding streets. They stated that this would also assist to reduce the speed of traffic in Boomerang Street. · The blister island on the south side of Crescent Street would be more appropriate in Boomerang Street to narrow the road. · The proposed street light on Crescent Street is not preferable as bedrooms are typically situated at the front of properties. · The Boomerang Street frontage does not allow parking due to an existing Bus Stop.
(Ms and Mr Frost left at 10.48am)
Officers advised that the speed cushions address the speed of vehicles along Boomerang Street and the pedestrian refuge both assists pedestrian movements across Crescent Street and reduces the speed of vehicles entering Crescent Street from Boomerang Street.
In light of the issues raised, the Committee members agreed to defer the item for further investigation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT improvements to the intersection be deferred for further investigation of potential treatments in the Boomerang Street approach.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 4 Centennial Street, Marrickville – Temporary Road Closure For Special Event at Henson Park – Beer, Footy and Food Festival on Saturday 27 July 2019 (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC) |
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SUMMARY
A S68 Application (201900002) has been received from the Music & Booze Company together with the Newtown Rugby League Football Club to hold the Beer, Footy and Food Festival 2019 on Saturday 27 July 2019 at Henson Park Oval and on Centennial Street, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and the entrance gate to Henson Park Oval.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Centennial Street, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and the entrance gate to Henson Park Oval on Saturday 27 July 2019 between 8.00am and 8.00pm (weather permitting) or Saturday 24 August 2019 between 8.00am and 8.00pm, for the holding of the Beer, Footy & Food Festival 2019 at Henson Park Oval, be APPROVED, subject to the approval of the S68 Application and the applicant complying with, but not limited to, the following conditions:
1. A Road Occupancy License application be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;
2. All affected residents and businesses, including NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services, shall be notified in writing by the applicant of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days prior to the event, with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents and businesses;
3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed; and
4. The applicant be advised in terms of this report and that all costs for the event and implementation of the road closure are to be borne by the applicant.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Centennial Street, Marrickville between Sydenham Road and the entrance gate to Henson Park Oval on Saturday 27 July 2019 between 8.00am and 8.00pm (weather permitting) or Saturday 24 August 2019 between 8.00am and 8.00pm, for the holding of the Beer, Footy & Food Festival 2019 at Henson Park Oval, be APPROVED, subject to the approval of the S68 Application and the applicant complying with, but not limited to, the following conditions:
1. A Road Occupancy License application be obtained by the applicant from the Transport Management Centre;
2. All affected residents and businesses, including NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services, shall be notified in writing by the applicant of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days prior to the event, with the applicant making reasonable provision for residents and businesses;
3. The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been physically closed.; and
4. The applicant be advised in terms of this report and that all costs for the event and implementation of the road closure are to be borne by the applicant.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 5 Burrows Avenue and Hogan Avenue, Sydenham – Sydney Metro Sydenham Station and Junction (SSJ) Works – Temporary traffic control arrangements (Midjuburi Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Sydney Metro have engaged John Holland Pty Ltd and Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd (JHLORJV) to undertake the Sydenham Station and Junction works to facilitate the new Sydney Metro line and part of these works involve the construction of a new concourse and plaza. These works necessitate that pedestrians are (temporarily) crossed over from the Station side of Burrows Ave to take them away from construction activities for the new Southern Plaza.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the design of the temporary traffic control arrangements in Burrows Avenue and temporary pedestrian refuge and associated signs and line markings in Hogan Avenue, Sydenham (as per attached design plans prepared by Bitzios and dated 10 May 2019) be approved, subject to additional controls at the intersection of Hogan Avenue and Burrows Road being further investigated by JHLORJV and necessary treatments provided to satisfy the issues raised in the Road Safety Audit.
DISCUSSION
The representative for the Member for Heffron requested that a temporary pedestrian crossing on Burrows Avenue and Bolton Street be investigated due to the Sydney Metro construction. Council Officers indicated that this request will be raised with Sydney Metro.
Council Officers advised that the roundabout signs on the plans are an error and ‘Give Way’ signs should be denoted instead.
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation with the addition of a recommendation to investigate temporary pedestrian crossings on Burrows Avenue and Bolton Street.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the design of the temporary traffic control arrangements in Burrows Avenue and the temporary pedestrian refuge in Hogan Avenue, Sydenham (as per design plans prepared by Bitzios dated 10 May 2019) be approved subject to:
· additional controls at the intersection of Hogan Avenue and Burrows Avenue being further investigated and necessary treatments provided to satisfy issues raised in the Road Safety Audit; · consideration of the provision of a marked pedestrian crossing at the proposed and existing pedestrian refuge facilities; · Consideration of the provision of kerb blisters at the proposed pedestrian refuge on Burrows Avenue and at the intersection of Bolton Street.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 6 Toothill Street at Victoria Street, Lewisham – Concept plan for Raised Pedestrian crossing with kerb extensions on all approaches of intersection (Damum - Stanmore Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Residents have raised concerns about the safety of pedestrians using the pedestrian zebra crossing on Toothill Street adjacent to its intersection with Victoria Street, Lewisham. A concept plan showing potential improvements at the intersection was distributed locally to get feedback on a proposal to raise the existing pedestrian zebra crossing and construct kerb blister extensions on all approaches of the intersection in order to improve pedestrian safety, especially for school children at the location.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT:
1. The concept proposal to raise the existing pedestrian zebra crossing on Toothill Street at its intersection with Victoria Street, Lewisham and construct kerb blister extensions on all approaches of the intersection in order to improve pedestrian safety, especially school children, at the location be supported in principle and listed within Council’s Forward Capital Works Program; and
2. Responding residents be advised in terms of this report.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. The concept proposal to raise the existing pedestrian zebra crossing on Toothill Street at its intersection with Victoria Street, Lewisham and construct kerb blister extensions on all approaches of the intersection in order to improve pedestrian safety, especially school children, at the location be supported in principle and listed within Council’s Forward Capital Works Program; and
2. Responding residents be advised in terms of this report.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 7 Minor Traffic Facilities (All Wards/All Electorates/All PACs) |
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SUMMARY
This report considers minor traffic facility applications by Inner West Council, and includes ‘Disabled Parking’ and ‘Works Zone’ requests.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT:
1. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No.3 Merton Street, Stanmore; 2. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed opposite No.16 Prospect Street, Leichhardt and the resident parking restrictions be reinstated; 3. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No.92 Denison Road, Lewisham and the resident parking restrictions be reinstated; 4. A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.4 Queen Street, Marrickville; 5. A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.13 Reuss Street, Leichhardt.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No.3 Merton Street, Stanmore; 2. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed opposite No.16 Prospect Street, Leichhardt and the resident parking restrictions be reinstated; 3. A 6m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be removed in front of No.92 Denison Road, Lewisham and the resident parking restrictions be reinstated; 4. A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.4 Queen Street, Marrickville; 5. A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No.13 Reuss Street, Leichhardt.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 8 Bruce Street, Stanmore - Proposed Permit Parking Area M17 (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Following receipt of a petition from residents, Council carried out resident and parking surveys to determine whether permit parking should be considered for the section of Bruce Street, Stanmore, between Temple Street and Douglas Street in order to provide additional parking opportunities for residents.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT:
· Implementation of ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8am-10pm Mon-Fri Area M17' restrictions in Bruce Street between Douglas Street and Temple Street (western side); · Implementation of 10m Statutory ‘No Stopping' restrictions in Bruce Street, north of Douglas Street (western side); and · Implementation of 10m Statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in Bruce Street, south of Temple Street (western side); be approved.
DISCUSSION
It was noted that the recommendation for the 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone is intended to reinforce the existing road rule for ‘No Stopping’ at intersections.
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation with an amendment to part 2 and 3 of the recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
· Installation of ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8am-10pm Mon-Fri Area M17' restrictions in Bruce Street between Douglas Street and Temple Street (western side); · ‘No Stopping’ signage be installed in Bruce Street, north of Douglas Street (west side) and south of Temple Street (west side) to reinforce the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ distance at intersections. For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 9 Piper Lane, Annandale - Proposed 'No Stopping' and 'No Parking' zones (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC |
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SUMMARY
Council has received concerns from residents of Annandale Street regarding vehicles parking on the eastern side of Piper Lane, Annandale and subsequently obstructing rear driveway access for properties Nos.301–305 Annandale Street.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT a 10m statutory ‘No Stopping’ zone and subsequent 39.4m ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Piper Lane, Annandale, north of Rose Street.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT signage be installed on the eastern side of Piper Lane, Annadale, north of Rose Street to:
· Reinforce the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ distance at intersections; and · Provide a subsequent 39.4m ‘No Parking’ zone.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 10 Blackwood Lane, Dulwich Hill - Proposed section of 'No Parking' (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Following representations from a resident, Council is proposing to introduce a section of ‘No Parking’ in Blackwood Lane, Dulwich Hill, in order to improve access to off-street parking and the lane thoroughfare. Since Blackwood Lane has been made one-way, the resident reports it is now more difficult to enter and exit their garage as there are fewer options for manoeuvring.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT implementation of ‘No Parking’ in Blackwood Lane, Dulwich Hill for a 5m section immediately south from the driveway of No.13 Blackwood Avenue (northern side); be approved.
DISCUSSION
Council Officers tabled a late submission from a resident who supported the recommendation.
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT installation of a ‘No Parking’ zone in Blackwood Lane, Dulwich Hill for a 5m section immediately south from the driveway of No.13 Blackwood Avenue (northern side); be approved.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 11 Mitchell Lane, Marrickville - Proposed parking restrictions (Midjuburi- Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Following representation from the community, Council is proposing parking restrictions in Mitchell Lane, Marrickville in order to address safety and access issues.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT:
1. Implementation of 10m ‘No Stopping’ in Mitchell Lane (western side) at its intersection with Mitchell Street; 2. Implementation of ‘No Parking’ in Mitchell Lane (western side) from proposed 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone to driveway of loading dock at rear of No.2 Mitchell Street; 3. Implementation of ‘No Parking’ in Mitchell Lane (eastern side) from driveway rear of Property No. 157 Victoria Road to driveway rear of Nos.165-169 Victoria Road; be approved.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. Signage be installed in Mitchell Lane (west side) to reinforce the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone at its intersection with Mitchell Street; 2. Installation of ‘No Parking’ signposting in Mitchell Lane (western side) from proposed 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone to driveway of loading dock at rear of No.2 Mitchell Street; 3. Installation of ‘No Parking’ signposting in Mitchell Lane (eastern side) from driveway rear of Property No. 157 Victoria Road to driveway rear of Nos.165-169 Victoria Road; be approved.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 12 Edgeware Road, Enmore - Proposed Permit Parking (Stanmore - Damun Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Following representation from the community, Council is proposing to install permit parking in a short section of Edgeware Road between Darley Street and Lord Street to provide opportunity for residents to park in an area where there is a high demand for parking due to workers from construction projects in the area, residents from nearby parking-restricted streets; and workers from nearby commercial and industrial premises. This proposal seeks to increase the amount of parking available for residents of Edgeware Road on the eastern side of the road.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT implementation of ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8am-10pm Area M14’ – Edgeware Road between the existing ‘No Stopping’ zones at Darley Street and Lord Street; be approved.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT installation of ‘2P Permit Holders Excepted 8am-10pm Area M14’ signage – Edgeware Road between the existing ‘No Stopping’ zones at Darley Street and Lord Street; be approved.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 13 Goodsir Street, Rozelle - Proposed removal of existing 'No Parking, 8AM-6PM Mon-Fri' Zone (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) |
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SUMMARY
A number of residents in Goodsir Street, Rozelle have requested a review of the existing ‘No Parking, 8am-6pm Mon-Fri’ zone in Goodsir Street, outside Goodsir Street Reserve (opposite Moore Street).
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT the existing ‘No Parking, 8am-6pm Mon-Fri’ zone in Goodsir Street, outside Goodsir Street Reserve, Rozelle be removed.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT the existing ‘No Parking, 8am-6pm Mon-Fri’ zone in Goodsir Street, outside Goodsir Street Reserve, Rozelle be removed.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 14 Queen Street, Ashfield – Proposed ‘No Stopping’ in Queen Street at intersection with Harland Street (Djarrawunang – Ashfield Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC) |
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SUMMARY
A request has been received to install ‘No Stopping’ signage on the eastern corner of Queen Street, at Harland Street, Ashfield to improve both sight lines to and from the driveway access for No.228 Queen Street as well as improving traffic manoeuvrability at the intersection of Harland Street.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT 12.7 metres of ‘No Stopping’ be placed on the eastern corner of Queen Street south of the intersection with Harland Street, Ashfield.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT 12.7 metres of ‘No Stopping’ signposting be placed on the eastern corner of Queen Street south of the intersection with Harland Street, Ashfield.
For motion: Unanimous
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Item 15 Croydon Road, Croydon – Proposed removal of parking on
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SUMMARY
Council has received complaints from Transit Systems (operating government buses) and the general public regarding the difficultly of buses turning right from Parramatta Road into Croydon Road, Croydon and traffic passing parked vehicles on the eastern side of Croydon Road between Parramatta Road and West Street. Subsequently, Transit Systems have requested that the parking be removed along the eastern side of Croydon Road between Parramatta Road and West Street.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT:
1. The existing ‘No Stopping’ restriction on the eastern side of Croydon Road be extended from 12m to 20m south of the Parramatta Road property boundary line; 2. A ‘No Parking’ restriction be installed on the eastern side of Croydon Road approximately from 20m to 40m south of Parramatta Road; and 3. The existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the eastern side of Croydon Road from 40m to 62m south of Parramatta Road be retained. DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. The existing ‘No Stopping’ signposting on the eastern side of Croydon Road be extended from 12m to 20m south of the Parramatta Road property boundary line; 2. A ‘No Parking’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Croydon Road approximately from 20m to 40m south of Parramatta Road; and 3. The existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the eastern side of Croydon Road from 40m to 62m south of Parramatta Road be retained. For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 16 Code of Conduct for Council Committee Members, Delegates of Council and Council Advisers (All Wards / All Electorates / All PACs) |
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SUMMARY
Council‘s Civic Governance Manager has advised that in March 2019, Council adopted a Code of Conduct for Council Committee Members, Delegates of Council and Council Advisers. The Code of Conduct is applicable to all Councillors, staff and members of Council Committees (which are not advisory in nature).
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT this report be received and noted.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT this report be received and noted.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 17 Report back on Mainstreet meter switch off at 7pm in Balmain, Rozelle and Leichhardt (Baludarri-Balmain; Gulgadya-Leichhardt Wards/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Following a previous Council resolution, the parking meters and regulatory signage in Leichhardt, Rozelle and Balmain were updated to cease parking meter operations on the mainstreets at 7pm instead of 10pm. This equates to a reduction in operating hours from 14 hours to 11 hours.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT this report be received and noted.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT this report be received and noted.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC0619 Item 18 Sydenham Road, Sydenham - Permanent Pedestrian mid-block signalised pedestrian crossing (Temporary configuration) – Sydney Metro City & Southwest (Midjuburi- Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC) |
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SUMMARY
Council has been notified by Sydney Metro SSJ of the temporary configuration for the Sydenham Road permanent crossing (mid-block signalised pedestrian crossing). The works are part of Sydney Metro City & Southwest and Sydenham Station and Junction works.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT this report be received and noted.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT this report be received and noted.
For motion: Unanimous
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General Business
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LTC0619 Item 19 Request for a mobility parking space at Edwin Street, Croydon
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Clr Macri tabled a request from a resident to investigate installing a mobility parking space in Edwin Street, Croydon, near the post office.
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LTC0619 Item 20 Outstanding matters Local Traffic Committee
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Clr Macri requested for a report on matters outstanding arising from Committee recommendations adopted by Council.
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LTC0619 Item 21 Pedestrian refuge on Stanmore Road, Petersham
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The representative for the Member for Newtown stated that residents have raised safety concerns with the pedestrian refuge on Stanmore Road near Maundrell Park where motorists have been observed crossing over the refuge islands. The RMS representative will investigate.
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LTC0619 Item 22 Petition to review M3 Permit Parking Area
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The representative for the Member for Newtown tabled a petition from residents requesting for a review of the current M3 resident parking zone, allocation of motorbike parking and statutory ‘No Stopping’ signage at intersections in the M3 zone. The representative was advised that Council Officers have received the petition and are investigating.
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LTC0619 Item 23 Request for 'No Stopping' zone on Cambridge Street adjacent to Stanmore Public School carpark
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The representative for the Member for Newtown tabled a request from Stanmore Public School P & C to investigate implementing a ‘No Stopping’ zone and blister islands on Cambridge Street to improve sight lines for vehicles exiting the school’s car park.
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LTC0619 Item 24 Road safety at the intersection of Edgeware Road, Unwins Bridge Road and May Street, St Peters
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The representative for the Member for Newtown stated that a resident has made a complaint about the traffic congestion and aggressive driving on Edgeware Road, Unwins Bridge Road and May Street caused by WestConnex, Sydney Metro and Marrickville Metro construction.
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LTC0619 Item 25 Buses detouring in Booth Street, Annandale
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Clr da Cruz raised an issue with buses detouring off of Booth Street, Annandale into the local roads. The Transit Systems representative advised that Transit Systems is aware of the issue and will follow up.
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Meeting closed at 11.21am.
Subject: Review of Development Assessment Processes
Prepared By: Harjeet Atwal - Group Manager Development Assessment & Regulatory Services
Authorised By: Elizabeth Richardson - Deputy General Manager Assets and Environment
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THAT Council’s Development Assessment policies and processes be amended to reflect the process improvements detailed in this report. |
DISCUSSION
Inner West Council has been working with the three legacy development assessment systems across the local government area since May 2016.
A review of the development assessment processes has been undertaken. While Council still has technology issues (under the implementation of Technology One Property & Rating), the following improvements are being implemented:-
· Quality processes for simple applications targeted for determination within 28 days of lodgement (currently 90-120 days);
· 21 days, rather than 14 days, allowed for changes or improvements by the applicant, with a streamlined process for such amendments;
· Restructured procedures for efficient internal referral bodies to provide feedback within the development assessment process;
· Where appropriate, one planner for Pre-Development Applications and Development Application assessment/determination, so applicants are dealing with the one person until completion;
· Common customer service standards and workflow timeframes, this includes refining the Duty Planning Service within each service centre;
· The holding of half-yearly industry workshops with planners, architects etc to review business practices/procedures and consider improvements;
· Regularly liaising with other Councils on best practice in development assessment; and
· The harmonisation of Property and Rating systems, together with on-line application tracking and lodgement portals is a work in progress and is due for completion this calendar year
An analysis of current workloads has highlighted the need for additional Development Engineers (1 x permanent and 1 x temporary role), in order to facilitate timely internal referrals for the development assessment process. These additional resources will be funded from within the existing Footpaths, Roads, Traffic and Stormwater Group budget.
Quarterly reporting of team performance will be provided to Councillors.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The financial implications (of additional engineering resourcing) have been discussed above.
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Council Meeting 11 June 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Indigenous Rangers
From: Councillor Marghanita Da Cruz
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THAT Council seek to establish an Indigenous Ranger Program and approach Federal Government for funding. |
Background
Indigenous Rangers are specialists whose work would relate to our bushcare programs and sites of Indigenous Signifcance in the Inner West. We don't currently have rangers or specialist indigenous knowledge in the bushcare-biodiversity area. Cr Dominic Wy Kanak chair of the ERLGATSIF is supportive and the forum could be used to progress this across all the member councils (Waverley, Woolahra, Bayside, Randwick, City of Sydney and Inner West Council).
According to the Prime Minister and Cabinet website, “the Indigenous ranger projects were first funded in 2007 through the former Working on Country Program and create meaningful
employment, training and career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in land and sea management. Indigenous ranger funding has created more than 2200 full-time, part-time and casual jobs for First Australians around the country.” https://www.pmc.gov.au/indigenousaffairs/environment/indigenous-rangers-working-country
According to AIATSIS: “In the 1970s and 1980s, recognition of land rights in the Northern
Territory highlighted nationally the importance of land management by Indigenous people on
Indigenous land. The term ‘caring for country’ became popularised to describe this land
management. The description of caring for country as ‘Indigenous peoples land and sea
management’ logically draws attention to the environmental and landscape management outcomes of this activity, however caring for country also has benefits for the social-political, cultural, economic, physical and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous peoples. There is a growing field of research documenting that caring for country is intricately linked to maintaining cultural life, identity, autonomy and health. Native title and other land rights regime have extended the formal recognition of Indigenous people’s land holdings, and caring for country is important not just for local places, but for the coordination of environmental issues that have national reach.” https://aiatsis.gov.au/research/research-themes/land-and-water/benefits-caring-country
The Indigenous Ranger Program (Country needs People – protecting nature transforming lives): “Indigenous rangers work to protect native plants and animals, control feral animals and invasive weeds, reduce dangerous wildfires, maintain tourism and cultural sites, and more. Indigenous Rangers carry out biodiversity surveys and environmental monitoring and combine traditional tracking skills with modern science to detect ecosystem dynamics. Species conservation successes as a result of Indigenous land and sea management have occurred around the country. An example is the use of motion cameras by a number of ranger groups. These have provided new and important information about threatened species distributions. Indigenous rangers work on these lands and beyond to combat a variety of environmental and cultural threats. Indigenous rangers are funded through a few different mechanisms but the most significant is the Australian federal government’s Working on Country program. This program combines Indigenous traditional knowledge with modern techniques to protect and care for the land and sea. As of June 2018, the Working on Country program supports 118 ranger groups across Australia and funds over 831 full-time equivalent jobs – that’s more than 2500 jobs when broken down into casual, part-time and full-time positions. Aside from the many environmental benefits of Indigenous rangers, the ranger jobs also have many social and economic benefits. A report commissioned by the federal Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet found that Indigenous land and sea management delivers up to a three dollars’ worth of environmental, social and economic value is delivered for every one dollar spent. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities have reported flow on benefits including more role models, better mental & physical health, strengthening of culture & women’s empowerment. Indigenous ranger jobs are at the frontline of nature protection Australia-wide & are delivering transformational benefits for people at the same time. The vast landscapes of Australia need active management to protect against environmental threats like feral animals, invasive weeds & destructive wildfires. We need more people working on country to address these threats. Because of factors like geography, culture & skills, Indigenous rangers are at the frontline of addressing these threats.
Long Necked Turtle, White's Creek Wetlands 5 Jan ‘18
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations around the country report high and growing demand for ranger jobs. Indigenous rangers have strong positive impacts on nature, families and communities and growing the number of rangers will benefit all of Australia. Indigenous rangers work across Australia on a range of different types of land and sea country. Rangers work on Indigenous Protected Areas, in national parks, local government parks, on privately-held land and on the sea. Source https://www.countryneedspeople.org.au/indigenous_rangers
Council’s Bushcare Programs
Council supports volunteers through 2 nurseries and in several well established bushcare groups in Annandale, Balmain, Birchgrove, Camperdown, Dulwich Hill,Marrickville, Newtown, Rozelle and Summer Hill. The Bushcare volunteers weed pockets of remnant pockets of bushland and propagates local provenance plants to reintroduce into these pockets, parks, streets and gardens – thus playing a vital role in protecting Sydney’s biodiversity. However, ther Indigenous perspective has been missing. Bushcare in the Inner West dates back to the 1990s. Council recorded 1400 bushcare volunteers in 18/9. Each would have done a minimum of 3 hours a year but some doing 6-9 hours a week. This adds up to over 4200 hours. At a nominal rate of $30ph for volunteer time this adds up to more than $126,000 of work a week. RMS recognised Bushcare work by volunteers by offering council compensation for Bushcare work in Buruwan Park. Leichhardt Council used to purchase carbon offsets in lieu of payment to volunteers.
Officer’s Comments:
Comment from Chief Executive Officer:
Council staff are currently preparing a “state of play” on current bushcare arrangements and if this motion is adopted this program will be investigated as part of this review.
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Council Meeting 11 June 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: SIGNS: ROADS TO RECOVERY
From: Councillor John Stamolis
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THAT Council to negotiate means other than installing permanent signs to recognise the Roads to Recovery Program. |
Background
The recent proliferation of Roads to Recovery signage in the Inner West has been very noticeable. While the roads program is important for Council, the proliferation of signs is not.
The installation of these signs seems out of context with the way that Council would normally recognise other grant funded programs or, in fact, its own work for the community. The cost of the Roads to Recovery signs comes out of the grant funds that Council receives and the work done to install the signs is done by staff. It would be useful to know how much the design, production and installation of these sign has cost Council as well as how many signs there are.
It would also be useful to know why adding visual clutter to our residential and heritage streetscapes is a good way to communicate the benefits of this program and why the communication needs to be of such a permanent nature. In some streets where the signs have been erected, it was the first Council activity in the street for several years and the road surface has not been improved at all. As such, residents are confused as to why their street was chosen.
Council should negotiate alternative and fair ways to advertise the Roads to Recovery program such as: the Courier, Councils’ website, Councils Newsletter and flyers - to avoid the permanent signage on our local streets. More so, once signs go up Council lacks the will, resources and funds to remove them, as can be seen by hundreds of signs that have been left up in the area, some of these being decades after the program or purpose for which the sign was intended.
Officer’s Comments:
Comment from Group Manager Footpaths, Roads, Traffic and Stormwater:
Council is expected to receive $4.28 million under “Roads To Recovery” Grant funding over the next five years. Grant conditions require the erection of Roads to Recovery project signage which are required to remain in place for a minimum of one year.
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Council Meeting 11 June 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: ILLUMINATED BILLBOARDS: IMPACT ON RESIDENTS
From: Councillor John Stamolis
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Motion:
THAT Council prepare information which details:
* the complaints process for residents who have concerns with billboards; * any assistance that Council can provide to residents who experience problems with billboards; and * current regulations about the intensity, size and other operation of billboards. |
Background
Large billboards which are located near residential populations have a significant impact on households. These impacts relate to both the intensity of lighting and whether the signage is intermittent or rotating. Sometimes there are several billboards close together, for example, along Victoria Road, Rozelle. This clustering of billboards raises the intensity of lighting and it can mean that the front and back of a residential property is affected by light.
In Rozelle, residents have reported that the intensity of lighting, as well as the rotation of the signage, lights up their rooms and causes a ‘strobing effect’. This results in sleep disturbance as well as other losses of amenity. When these problems arise, it is not clear how Council can act on behalf of our residents and what remedies can be put in place to reduce the intensity of the lighting and/or stop the impact of strobing.
Officer’s Comments:
Comment from Group Manager Development Assessment and Regulatory Services:
Information in accordance with the recommendation will be prepared and placed on Council’s website for customers.
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Council Meeting 11 June 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: A Simple and Consistent Approach to Street Parties
From: Councillor Anna York
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Motion:
THAT Council:
1. Draft a new Street Party Guideline for the LGA to minimise red tape and make it simpler for community members to plan and host street parties; 2. Allocate one central coordination point for street party planners to access Council; 3. Provide a written report in July addressing these points; and 4. Commit to having a single, consistent set of street party guidelines and templates in place for the LGA by the mid September 2019 to allow ease of planning for Christmas street parties this year. |
Background
Council currently operates a number of legacy street party policies which are intended to support community members planning a party with their neighbours to celebrate Christmas or other community milestones. Council needs to create a uniform approach to approving street parties as it is causing confusion and frustration in the community, especially around Christmas time, when residents have reported receiving conflicting advice from Council.
The former Marrickville Council had Guidelines and a series of templates that helped community members to plan their street parties. They also provided a central point of contact within Council for residents seeking to plan and host a street party. This officer initially assessed their application and advised them on which permits and procedures they would need to complete to allow them to hold their celebration. They then worked with the Community Representative to help guide them through Council’s application process and gain a successful permit for a Street Party.
The Marrickville Policy could provide the basis of a new Inner West Council Street Party Policy, which should also be informed by good practices across the other former Council areas. We need to resolve this confusion quickly, in order to have cohesive and uniform Street Party Guidelines in place for Christmas 2019.
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Council Meeting 11 June 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Release of the Inner West Synthetic Turf Feasibility Study
From: Councillor Rochelle Porteous
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THAT Council: 1. Publish to the website and provide copies on request to Councillors and members of the public the Inner West Synthetic Turf Feasibility Study commissioned by Smart Connection Consultancy.
2. Publish to the website the sporting fields booking report and ground utilisation report.
3. Publish to the website and provide copies to Councillors of the cost-benefit analysis done on the Synthetic Turf proposal. |
Background
This is in reference to Item 1 : Increasing Sporting Participation and Capacity through Synthetic Turf Field Development (Council Meeting May 28 2019) . The Item notes: “ Council commissioned Smart Connection Consultancy to develop the Inner west Synthetic Turf Study. The study provided guidance on the site selection, feasibility, management, and financial implications…”
As this document is clearly important and will help Councillors understand what informed the staff recommendation to proceed with the $2 million commitment to a Synthetic Turf field at Tempe Reserve, it is reasonable to request a copy of it. However, a number of Councillors and members of the public have requested a copy of this study and it has not been forthcoming. It should be published to the website and copies provided to Councillors and members of the public on request.
The issue of the distribution of sporting fields bookings; the inequity in use of fields by male and female players; the number of times fields are booked but not utilised by clubs also needs scrutiny. Finally the public was informed at the last council meeting that a cost-benefit analysis had been done on the Synthetic Turf proposal however this has not been provided to Councillors nor released to the public.
Officer’s Comments:
Comment from Group Manager Trees, Parks and Streetscapes:
The seasonal sporting ground bookings is published on Council’s website (https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/ArticleDocuments/282/2019%20winter%20seasonal%20sport%20bookings%20-%20final.pdf.aspx).
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Council Meeting 11 June 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Mary and Frank Bonfante
From: Councillor Lucille McKenna OAM
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Motion:
THAT:
1. Council acknowledge Frank and Mary Bonfante and family for their contribution to the community of Haberfield through their long standing family business, Franks Fruit Market, Haberfield.
2. The Mayor write a letter to Mary and Frank Bonfante thanking them for their contribution and wishing them a long, happy and healthy retirement. |
Background
The character of Haberfield has been shaped by many people who live, work and visit the suburb. As owners of Franks Fruit Market, Mary and Frank Bonfante have positively contributed to the economic and cultural life of Haberfield for 45 years (01/02/1974). It is fitting that this be recognised, upon their recent retirement from their business in the Village.
Frank was born in Lipari, Aeolian Islands, Italy. He came to Australia in 1964, age 13, with his parents. He went to De La Salle Ashfield & then began working in the green-grocer trade. He was asked to run a shop, which was not doing well, in Haberfield 45 years ago. Within one year, he had turned the business around and eventually took it over. The shop was initially where Mario’s Liquor store is now located, on the opposite side of Ramsay St. Franks fruit shop moved to its present site. 44 years ago.
His father Gaetano worked in a factory in Concord. Mary, his wife would pick up her father-in--law after work, when she was picking up the children from school. Mary would then drop Gaetano (senior) back to the fruit shop, and he would help Frank close up each day. After he retired, Gaetano (senior) worked in Frank’s Fruit market for many years.
Mary was born in Innisfail, Far North Queensland where her family worked in sugar & tobacco farming. Her mother was from Catania & her father was from Treviso, Northern Italy. When Mary was 9, the family moved to Sydney and lived in Hawthorne Parade, Haberfield. Mary’s father worked in the concrete industry and her mother owned a dress shop with garment factory out back, in Haberfield, on the site of the current Barber (Pasquale). She could see Frank working from across the road, -and from across Ramsay St, their life long relationship began.
Mary and Frank married 40 years ago & have 3 children Gaetano, Jessica & Cristina. They have two grandchildren Jonathon & Alexia. All three children have worked in the shop, and are as well known to the local community.
Niemi Ajaka, known as Jack, worked with Frank & Mary for 22 years & retired just a few weeks ago. He was a valued member of the Frank and Mary’s ‘fruit-shop family’ and the Haberfield community.
Frank and Mary's contribution to the community has been invaluable including serving on the Haberfield Chamber of Commerce including being instrumental in organising Haberfield Street Fairs, Foot path renewal and Christmas decorations in Haberfield. Working long hours and then giving up their own time to serve the community has been their legacy.
One local resident who was a frequent visitor to the fruit market Jozefa Sobski provided the following
“Frank could always fill you in on the latest good and bad news about his produce. He would offer you a recipe to try and invariably its taste would be glorious and your meal enhanced. But, tomatoes were his specialty and all kinds could be purchased long before they became part of the supermarket staple. Quietly spoken, modest and self-effacing, he represented the qualities you admire in a small business owner. The small shop was always crammed full of delights picked up from the markets. He worked hard and long hours and in partnership with Mary, they kept the Fruit Market open through illness and accident. He was courteous to a fault, never allowing you to walk away in ignorance of what you could do with artichokes or how you could roast chestnuts. He always tried to please, but also encouraged you to experiment. His contribution to building the suburb’s profile and attracting customers from elsewhere can be measured in good-will and broadening its cultural and customer base. He was on the path for the Haberfield Food Tours which were run at weekends and you could enjoy him holding forth with Eastern Suburbs visitors on the relative flavour merits of tomato varieties matched by recommended cooking methods.”
Hopefully in retirement Frank may return to Italy, his birthplace, which he has not visited since coming to Australia.
Frank and Mary and the family will be missed by Haberfield residents and the many others who came to know and respect them over the years.
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Council Meeting 11 June 2019 |
Subject: Notice of Motion: Tempe Railway Station Access
From: Councillor Colin Hesse
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That Council:
1. Support the community of Tempe by writing to the Minister for Transport and Roads, Mr Andrew Constance, asking that he immediately intervene with the Management of Sydney Trains, and direct them to permanently retain the at level footpath currently in place between Griffiths Street Tempe to platform 4 at Tempe Railway Station;
2. Advise the Minister that Inner West Council fully supports the community of Tempe to maintain the currently fully accessible platform 4, and that Council is ready to work with the NSW Government and Sydney Trains to address any issues of mutual concern; and
3. That Sydney Trains give consideration to maintaining at level access from the car park to Platform 1. |
Background
In November 2017, Council wrote to the Minister for Transport to address the complete inaccessibility of Tempe Railway Station by constructing an at level footpath between Griffiths Street Tempe and Platform 4 at Tempe Railway Station. At level access to platform 4 would allow people with mobility issues, or people with prams, the option of travelling from Tempe to Wolli Creek Railway Station some 700 metres away, and either crossing over the platform at Wolli Creek for a City service, or using the lifts at Wolli Creek Station to access the Airport Line.
Though no action was taken, at the beginning of 2019 routine maintenance of the stairs leading from both the eastern side of Tempe Station from Griffiths Street, and from the western side of Tempe Station from Richardsons Crescent was commenced. Access to Tempe Station was created at level on the eastern side from Griffiths Street to Platform 4, and on the western side from the car park to platform 1. In the case of platform 1, this restored access that was certainly available for unknown numbers of decades into the 1980’s. Following correspondence between Clr Hesse and Sydney Trains, Sydney Trains have advised that at the completion of works they will close the Griffiths Street access, thus removing accessibility created by the maintenance work. Sydney trains cite the alleged need for additional passenger information screens on platform 4, CCTV Cameras, Opal readers and platform lighting and fencing.
In the case of the Opal readers, they were originally installed on platform 4, relocated to the concourse, and then relocated back to platform 4 during the maintenance work. In regard to the remaining apparent concerns one may wonder how what is safe now should suddenly become unsafe when the maintenance ceases. Following is the previous motion of November 2017.
Motion:
That Council writes to the NSW Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Mr Andrew Constance, calling on the NSW Government and Sydney Trains to:
Immediately construct an at level footpath from number four platform at Tempe Railway Station to Griffiths Street Tempe so as to improve access to Tempe Railway Station.
Background
Tempe Railway Station in not currently accessible by people with mobility disabilities or for parents with children in prams. There are stairs to the concourse from both Richardsons Crescent on the Marrickville side of Tempe Station, and from Griffiths Street in Tempe. From the concourse access to the platforms is by stairs to platforms 3 and 4.
A pathway from Tempe Station's number 4 platform is both very low cost and can be effected immediately. The platform is pretty much level with the footpath in Griffiths Street, and by simply changing the fencing arrangement and paving between the platform and the path, access is made available to all with mobility access concerns, including parents with small children.
In years gone by, when trains to and from the East Hills line serviced Tempe Station, number 1 platform was accessible directly from the car park off Richardsons Crescent, through a turnstile.
With the inception of Opal card ticketing it is clear there is no good reason why passengers should be forced to walk up and over the footbridge when they can tap-off on the platform, as has been the practice until recently when the Opal card monitors were placed at the top of the stairs.
Officer’s Comments:
Comment from Acting Group Manager Strategic Planning:
In April, Council wrote to CEO of Sydney Trains requesting that the temporary access arrangements at Tempe be made permanent. In response Council received a phone call from Sydney Trains saying the station would be upgraded as part of TfNSW’s ongoing program to upgrade accessibility at stations. The work for which temporary access was created is due to be completed this month.
