Local Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes 1 July 2019

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held at Petersham Service Centre on 1 July 2019

Meeting commenced at 10.00am

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

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

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT

Clr Victor Macri	Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Chris Woods	Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron
Zack Solomon	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Sgt John Micallef	NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command
LSC Marina Nestoriaros	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
SC Tony Kenny	NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command
Ryan Horne	Roads and Maritime Services
OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE
Sgt Paul Vlachos	NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command
Asith Nagodavithane	Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services
Bob Moore	Inner West Bicycle Coalition
Clr Marghanita da Cruz	Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward
Wal Petschler	IWC’s Group Manager Roads, Traffic and Stormwater
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Acting Traffic and Transport Manager
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)
Pierre Ayoub	IWC’s Acting Design Services Coordinator
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Traffic and Parking Planner
Boris Muha	IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Kenneth Yuen	IWC’s Student Engineer
Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer
VISITORS
Rachel Davies	Item 10 – Resident
Sara Arthur	Item 10 – Resident
Justin Skowno	Item 19 – Resident
APOLOGIES:
Cathy Peters	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
John Stephens	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Monday, 3 June 2019 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held on 3 June 2019 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 11 June 2019. Council also resolved the following:

1. THAT Council to consider the heritage status and significance of Wharf Road when installing signage and other visual traffic elements such as painted surfaces.

2. THAT the report on Mainstreet Meter switch off at 7pm in Balmain, Rozelle and Leichhardt (LTC0619 Item 17) be reported to Council as a council item on 25 June 2019.

LTC0719 Item 1    Hartley Street at Victoria Road, Rozelle - Proposed 'STOP' Control     (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt LAC)

SUMMARY

A number of residents have raised concerns regarding traffic conditions at the Hartley

Street/Victoria Road T-intersection, which currently does not have signposted intersection

control.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the intersection of Hartley Street and Victoria Road, Rozelle be upgraded to ‘STOP’ control.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the intersection of Hartley Street and Victoria Road, Rozelle be upgraded to ‘STOP’ control.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 2    Newington Local Area Traffic Management Strategy (Damun-     Stanmore/Midjuburi-Marrickville Wards/ Newtown Electorate/ Inner     West PAC)

SUMMARY

This is a recommendation to endorse the final Newington Local Area Traffic Management

(LATM) report. The proposals within the report are based on community input and analysis of

feedback from the Public Exhibition period in March and April 2019. There were 41 responses to the web survey undertaken by Council. The results indicate that there is general support for the proposed traffic management, with some changes suggested by 24 respondents. Once this recommendation is endorsed by Traffic Committee and Council, the projects will be incorporated into future design and construction programs.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       The final Newington LATM report be endorsed for implementation including the following final LATM treatments:

a.   Speed cushions in Albert Street near Marr Playground;

b.   Two raised thresholds in Bright Street near No.26 and No.6 Bright Street;

c.   Change of priority at the intersection of Tupper Street and Newington Road, including removal of existing speed hump near No.36 Newington Road but excluding ‘No Parking 7am-7pm Mon-Fri’ opposite Tupper Street in Newington Street;

d.   Installation of ‘STOP’ sign at the intersection of Newington Road and Enmore Road;

e.   Pedestrian refuge island in Addison Road between Denby and Philpott Streets;

f.    Implementation of mixed traffic bicycle facilities within the study area; and

g.   Changes at signalised intersections at Enmore Road/Llewellyn Street, Enmore Road/Addison Road and Addison Road/Agar Street/Illawarra Road be referred to the RMS for implementation

DISCUSSION

It was noted that the current bus stop and shelter in Addison Road between Denby and Philpott Streets may be affected by the proposed pedestrian refuge island. Council Officers advised the Transit Systems representative that the relocation of the bus stop and shelter will be considered during detailed design and Transit Systems will be consulted.

The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition stated that there has been a longstanding request for a crossing at Stanmore Road  at John Street or Albert Street so that cyclists can avoid the intersection of Crystal Street and Stanmore Road; however, this crossing is not part of the proposed works. The RMS representative advised that Stanmore Road is a State Road and consideration of crossing improvements rests with RMS.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.       The final Newington LATM report be endorsed for implementation including the following final LATM treatments:

a.   Speed cushions in Albert Street near Marr Playground;

b.   Two raised thresholds in Bright Street near No.26 and No.6 Bright Street;

c.   Change of priority at the intersection of Tupper Street and Newington Road, including removal of existing speed hump near No.36 Newington Road but excluding ‘No Parking 7am-7pm Mon-Fri’ opposite Tupper Street in Newington Street;

d.   Installation of ‘STOP’ sign at the intersection of Newington Road and Enmore Road;

e.   Pedestrian refuge island in Addison Road between Denby and Philpott Streets;

f.    Implementation of mixed traffic bicycle facilities within the study area; and

g.   Changes at signalised intersections at Enmore Road/Llewellyn Street, Enmore Road/Addison Road and Addison Road/Agar Street/Illawarra Road be referred to the RMS for implementation

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 3    MINOR TRAFFIC FACILITIES (All Wards/All Electorates/All PACs)

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 installed in front of  No. 21 Charlotte Avenue, Marrickville;

2.       A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed on Myrtle Street along the rear boundary  of No. 10 Salisbury Road, Stanmore;

3.       A 5.5m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 30 Francis Street, Marrickville;

4.       A 5.5m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in back of No. 30 Thornley Street, Leichhardt;

5.       A 5.5m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 105 Victoria Street, Lewisham;

6.       A 5.5m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 12 Oak Street, Ashfield;

7.       A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.107 May Street, St Peters for 12 weeks, subject to the applicant obtaining consent from the neighbouring property owner; and

8.       A 9.4m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.44 Wentworth Street, Tempe for 4 weeks.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.       A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of  No. 21 Charlotte Avenue, Marrickville;

2.       A 6m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed on Myrtle Street along the rear boundary  of No. 10 Salisbury Road, Stanmore;

3.       A 5.5m ‘Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 30 Francis Street, Marrickville;

4.       A 5.5m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in back of No. 30 Thornley Street, Leichhardt;

5.       A 5.5m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 105 Victoria Street, Lewisham;

6.       A 5.5m 'Disabled Parking’ zone be installed in front of No. 12 Oak Street, Ashfield;

7.       A 9m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.107 May Street, St Peters for 12 weeks, subject to the applicant obtaining consent from the neighbouring property owner; and

8.       A 9.4m 'Works Zone 7.00am – 6.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am -1.00pm Sat' be installed in front of No.44 Wentworth Street, Tempe for 4 weeks.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 4    Henry Street, between Railway Parade and George Street, and    Railway Lane, between Henry Street and Hilton Avenue, Sydenham -        Temporary Road Closure for ‘Edge Sydenham’ event on Saturday 10          August 2019 (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner    West PAC)

SUMMARY

Inner West Council is proposing to hold the ‘EDGE Sydenham’ event on Saturday, 10 August

2019 within Sydenham Green and Sydenham Skate Park and will require the closure of Henry Street, between Railway Parade and George Street, and Railway Lane, between Henry Street and Hilton Avenue, Sydenham to facilitate the event.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   The proposed temporary full road closure of Henry Street (between Railway Parade and George Street) and Railway Lane (between Henry Street and Hilton Avenue), Sydenham for the ‘EDGE Sydenham’ Event on Saturday, 10 August 2019 between 1:00pm and 11:30pm be approved as per the submitted TMP and TCP;

2.   A Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre;

3.   All residents and businesses in and around the affected area, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW, SES and the NSW Ambulance Services to be notified of the temporary road closure in writing by the applicant in advance (at least 7 days prior to the event) with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;

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

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

DISCUSSION

It was noted that because the event has been advertised to start at 5pm, affected residents and businesses may not realise that set up of the event starts at 1pm. Council Officers will notify organisers of request to notify set up time.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   The proposed temporary full road closure of Henry Street (between Railway Parade and George Street) and Railway Lane (between Henry Street and Hilton Avenue), Sydenham for the ‘EDGE Sydenham’ Event on Saturday, 10 August 2019 between 1:00pm and 11:30pm be approved as per the submitted TMP and TCP;

2.   A Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre;

3.   All residents and businesses in and around the affected area, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW, SES and the NSW Ambulance Services to be notified of the temporary road closure in writing by the applicant in advance (at least 7 days prior to the event) with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 5    Fred Street, from Summer Hill Street to Eltham Street, Lewisham-       Proposed road and footpath renewal civil works and garden        beds/verge plantings – Design Plan 10065 (Damun- Stanmore Ward /           Summer Hill Electorate /  Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

As part of the Road and Footpath Capital Works Program this project proposes to improve the streetscape in Fred Street, Lewisham. The works include reconstruction of footpaths, kerb and gutter, and road re-sheeting. Along with the civil works, Council is also proposing to build three (3) mass planted garden beds, verge plantings, and a rain-garden. Fred Street is one of many Greenway streets that have been identified as ‘biodiversity and wildlife habitat corridors’. The works will be constructed in this financial year, 2019/20 subject to final funding allocations.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan for the three (3) kerb extensions, reduction of road width in two sections of the road and associated signs and line markings in Fred Street, Lewisham (as per Design Plan No.10065) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan for the three (3) kerb extensions, reduction of road width in two sections of the road and associated signs and line markings in Fred Street, Lewisham (as per Design Plan No.10065) be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 6    Merton Street at Trafalgar Street, Petersham - Proposed traffic   calming at the intersection – Design Plan 10078 (Damun- Stanmore     Ward / Newtown Electorate /  Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposed speed calming treatment in Merton Street at Trafalgar Street, Petersham. The proposed works includes installation of a painted median with rumble bars and line marking to calm traffic and prevent motorists from making dangerous manoeuvres and/or ‘cutting the corner’ into Merton Street from Trafalgar Street, Petersham.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan for the installation of a painted median with rumble bars and line marking to calm traffic and prevent motorists from making dangerous manoeuvres and/or ‘cutting the corner’ into Merton Street from Trafalgar Street, Petersham (as per Design Plan No.10078) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan for the installation of a painted median with rumble bars and line marking to calm traffic and prevent motorists from making dangerous manoeuvres and/or ‘cutting the corner’ into Merton Street from Trafalgar Street, Petersham (as per Design Plan No.10078) be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 7    Illawarra Road at Cary Street, Marrickville – Proposed upgrading and           relocation of existing pedestrian zebra crossing on Illawarra Road –          Design Plan 10079 (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill          Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposal to upgrade the existing pedestrian

(zebra) crossing on Illawarra Road, Marrickville near its intersection with Cary Street. The

proposal to upgrade and relocate the existing raised pedestrian crossing with kerb extensions and associated signs and line markings will improve pedestrian safety and traffic conditions at this location. It is noted that the works require relocation to the south of the existing bus stop on the western side of Illawarra Road.

Consultation was undertaken with owners and occupiers of properties adjacent to Illawarra

Road and Cary Street, regarding the proposal.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the design of the raised and relocated pedestrian (zebra) crossing with new kerb extensions and associated signs and line markings on Illawarra Road, Marrickville, at the intersection with Cary Street (as per the attached design plan No. 10079) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

It was noted that:

· plans will be amended to include a speed hump sign on approach to the raised pedestrian crossing.

· the bus stop relocation will comply with DDA standards.

· the plan is to be updated to include cycle logos in the traffic lane on both approaches to the crossing.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the design of the raised and relocated pedestrian (zebra) crossing with new kerb extensions and associated signs and line markings on Illawarra Road, Marrickville, at the intersection with Cary Street (as per the attached design plan No. 10079) be APPROVED, subject to amendments to include speed hump advance warning signs and cycle logos.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 8    Marrickville Road and Seaview Street, Marrickville – Temporary full    Road Closures for Dulwich Hill Village Fair on Sunday 15    SEPTEMBER 2019 – S68201800008       (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward     / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

‘Dulwich Hill Village Fair' is an annual event and this year it will be held on Sunday 15

September 2019. As per previous years the event will necessitate the temporary full road

closure of Marrickville Road between New Canterbury Road and Durham Street, part of

Seaview Street between Marrickville Road and property No. 26 Seaview Street, Caves Lane,

and the Seaview Street car park (car park adjacent to Caves Lane), Dulwich Hill.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   The proposed temporary full road closure of Marrickville Road (between New Canterbury Road and Durham Street), part of Seaview Street between Marrickville Road and property No. 26 Seaview Street, Caves Lane, and the Seaview Street car park (car park adjacent to Caves Lane), Dulwich Hill for the ‘Dulwich Hill Village Fair’ Event on Sunday 15 September 2019 between 3:00am and 8:00pm be approved as per the submitted TMP and TCP;

2.   A Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre;

3.   Notice of the proposed event be forwarded to the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Ambulance Services;

4.   All residents and businesses in and around the affected area are to be notified of the temporary road closure in writing by the applicant in advance (at least 7 days prior to the event) with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;

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

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   The proposed temporary full road closure of Marrickville Road (between New Canterbury Road and Durham Street), part of Seaview Street between Marrickville Road and property No. 26 Seaview Street, Caves Lane, and the Seaview Street car park (car park adjacent to Caves Lane), Dulwich Hill for the ‘Dulwich Hill Village Fair’ Event on Sunday 15 September 2019 between 3:00am and 8:00pm be approved as per the submitted TMP and TCP;

2.   A Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre;

3.   Notice of the proposed event be forwarded to the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Transit Systems, the NSW Fire Brigades and the NSW Ambulance Services;

4.   All residents and businesses in and around the affected area are to be notified of the temporary road closure in writing by the applicant in advance (at least 7 days prior to the event) with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 9    Road Occupancy - Lackey Street and Smith Street, Summer Hill -        Temporary Road Closures for the annual 'Summer Hill Neighbourhood Feast' - Sunday 29 September 2019 (Djarrawunang -           Ashfield Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

In accordance to a Section S68 Development Application, Council seeks the support of the

Committee for the temporary road closures of Lackey Street and Smith Street between Hardie Avenue and Nowraine Street, Summer Hill for the annual ‘Summer Hill Neighbourhood Feast’ festival on Sunday 29 September 2019.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   The proposed temporary road closure of Lackey Street and Smith Street (between Hardie Avenue and Nowraine Street) from 5.00am to 7.00pm Sunday, 29 September 2019, for the holding of the “Summer Hill Neighbourhood Feast’ event, be supported, subject to the applicant seeking consent from RMS and forwarding a TMP;

2.   A Road Occupancy License be obtained by Council from the Transport Management Centre;

3.   All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by Council, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with Council making reasonable provision for stakeholders;

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

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   The proposed temporary road closure of Lackey Street and Smith Street (between Hardie Avenue and Nowraine Street) from 5.00am to 7.00pm Sunday, 29 September 2019, for the holding of the “Summer Hill Neighbourhood Feast’ event, be supported, subject to the applicant seeking consent from RMS and forwarding a TMP;

2.   A Road Occupancy License be obtained by Council from the Transport Management Centre;

3.   All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by Council, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with Council making reasonable provision for stakeholders;

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 10  Croydon Road at Church Street, Croydon – Proposed traffic calming at the intersection including a new pedestrian refuge on Croydon     Road – Design Plan 10090 (Gulgadya – Leichhardt Ward / Strathfield       Electorate / Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

A detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposed pedestrian refuge in Croydon Road adjacent Church Street, Croydon. The proposed works aim to improve pedestrian and motorist safety and address residents’ concerns about speeding and driver behavior in Croydon Road. It is noted that these works are in addition to the intersection improvement works in Church Street (at Croydon Road) which was approved by Council on 26 February 2019. The proposed pedestrian refuge is subsequent to Council’s decision at its 26 February 2019 meeting to construct pedestrian safety measures in Croydon Road at its intersection with Church Street making an existing crossing point safer.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan for the proposed  pedestrian refuge islands, kerb blisters, line marking and signs at the intersection of Croydon Road and Church Street, Croydon (as per attached design plan No. 10090) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

Public speakers: Rachel Davies and Sara Arthur attended at 10.02am

Ms Davies and Ms Arthur stated that they and other residents supported the proposed plan as it will improve pedestrian safety at the intersection. 

(Ms Davies and Ms Arthur left at 10.07am)

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan for the proposed  pedestrian refuge islands, kerb blisters, line marking and signs at the intersection of Croydon Road and Church Street, Croydon (as per attached design plan No. 10090) be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 11  2019 Spring Cycle Event (All Wards/ All Electorates/ All PACs)

SUMMARY

Bicycle NSW has requested approval from the Local Traffic Committee and Council to conduct the 2019 Bicycle NSW Spring Cycle Event (its 36th year) on Sunday, 13 October 2019.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   The 2019 Bicycle NSW Spring Cycle event to be held on Sunday, 13 October 2019 be supported, subject to:

(a)  The Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Control Plans being approved by the Transport Management Centre;

(b)  The event organiser producing a current Public Liability Insurance Policy with Inner West Council being included as an Interested Party;

2.   The organiser of the event be requested to advise the affected properties in Canal Road, Leichhardt regarding the event details to discourage traffic movements through the narrow section of Canal Road during the critical period of the event; and

3.   The representative of Bicycle New South Wales be advised of the Committee’s recommendation.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   The 2019 Bicycle NSW Spring Cycle event to be held on Sunday, 13 October 2019 be supported, subject to:

(a)  The Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Control Plans being approved by the Transport Management Centre;

(b) The event organiser producing a current Public Liability Insurance Policy with Inner West Council being included as an Interested Party;

2.   The organiser of the event be requested to advise the affected properties in Canal Road, Leichhardt regarding the event details to discourage traffic movements through the narrow section of Canal Road during the critical period of the event; and

3.   The representative of Bicycle New South Wales be advised of the Committee’s recommendation.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 12  Gould Lane, Petersham - Proposed 'No Parking' (Damun-Stamnore     Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing to implement parking restrictions in Gould Lane, Petersham to allow

residents’ vehicles access to off-street parking and to allow for thoroughfare for emergency

and service vehicles. The laneway does not meet Council’s guidelines for parking and there is support from residents for the proposal.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the Installation of ‘No Parking’ in Gould Lane (both sides) between Gould Avenue and Gould Lane be approved

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the Installation of ‘No Parking’ in Gould Lane (both sides) between Gould Avenue and Gould Lane be approved

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 13  Unnamed Lane - off Lord Street, Newtown - Proposed 'No Parking'     (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing to implement parking restrictions in the unnamed lane off Lord Street,

Newtown to allow residents’ vehicles access to off-street parking and to allow for thoroughfare for emergency and service vehicles. The laneway does not meet Council’s guidelines for parking and no objections have been received to the proposal.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions for a distance of 29 meters from the cul-de-sac on the west side of the unnamed lane off Lord Street, Newtown; be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions for a distance of 29 meters from the cul-de-sac on the west side of the unnamed lane off Lord Street, Newtown; be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 14  Gordon Street, Rozelle - 'No Parking' zone removal (Baludarri-   Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received requests to review the existing parking restrictions on the eastern side of Gordon Street, Rozelle outside of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church to maximise the parking

arrangement in the area.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing 18m ‘No Parking’ zone on the eastern side of Gordon Street, Rozelle outside of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church be removed.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the existing 18m ‘No Parking’ zone on the eastern side of Gordon Street, Rozelle outside of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church be removed.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 15  Perry Street, Lilyfield - Proposed 'No Stopping' zone (Baludarri- Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Concerns have been raised regarding vehicles obstructing pedestrian access to a pram ramp

by parking too close to the intersection of Perry Street at Mary Street, Lilyfield.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 5.5m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of the Perry Street slip lane, east of Mary Street, Lilyfield.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a 5.5m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of the Perry Street slip lane, east of Mary Street, Lilyfield.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 16  Mortley Street, Haberfield - Proposed Extension of Existing 'Bus         Zone' (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood      PAC)

SUMMARY

A development application has been lodged for a driveway to be constructed at No.1A Mortley Avenue, Haberfield. The proposed location is within an existing ‘Bus Zone’ and conflicts with the existing concrete hardstand area, for pedestrian access onto buses.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the western side of Mortley Avenue, Haberfield (in front of 1A Mortley Avenue) be extended by 1.8m to the north.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the western side of Mortley Avenue, Haberfield (in front of 1A Mortley Avenue) be extended by 1.8m to the north.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 17  Booth Street, Annandale - Proposed reduction of existing 'No     Stopping' restriction (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is proposing to rationalise the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone on the southern side of

Booth Street west of Annandale Street to accommodate one extra parking space.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone on the southern side of Booth Street, Annandale west of Annandale Street be reduced by 2.0m to achieve a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone from the pedestrian refuge crossing point. 

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone on the southern side of Booth Street, Annandale west of Annandale Street be reduced by 2.0m to achieve a 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone from the pedestrian refuge crossing point. 

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 18  Edwin Street North, Croydon - Proposed installation of a Disabled      (Mobility) Parking Zone (Gulgadya - Leichhardt Ward/ Strathfield      Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Community representations have been received for the installation of a mobility parking space near the newly located Post Office in Edwin Street North, Croydon. The proposed position of the mobility parking space would be near midblock within the shopping strip between Hennessy Street and Elizabeth Street and would replace an existing part time 'Loading Zone'.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a 8.5m 'Disabled Parking 8.30am-6.00pm Mon-Fri., 8.30am-12.30pm Sat' zone with rear pram ramp, replace the existing ‘Loading Zone 8.30am – 6pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ outside No.103 Edwin Street North, Croydon, just north of the existing midblock pedestrian crossing.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a 8.5m 'Disabled Parking 8.30am-6.00pm Mon-Fri., 8.30am-12.30pm Sat' zone with rear pram ramp, replace the existing ‘Loading Zone 8.30am – 6pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-12.30pm Sat’ outside No.103 Edwin Street North, Croydon, just north of the existing midblock pedestrian crossing.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 19  Smith Street, Annandale - Proposed 'No Parking 7AM-7PM Motor        Vehicles Under 4.5t GVM Excepted' (Baludarri-Balmain        Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a petition from residents in Young Street, Annandale requesting parking restrictions in Smith Street, Annandale to restrict long term boats and trailer parking.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT ‘No Parking 7am-7pm Motor Vehicles under 4.5t GVM Excepted’ restrictions be installed on the west side of Smith Street, Annandale (between Gillies Street and Piper Street), including signage to reinforce the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone.

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: Justin Skowno attend at 10.28am.

Mr Skowno supported the proposed ‘No Parking 7am-7pm Motor Vehicles under 4.5t GVM Excepted’ restrictions as it would remove long-term boat and trailer parking and thus improve traffic flow and sightlines along Smith Street.

(Mr Skowno left at 10.33am)

Concerns raised regarding pedestrian safety at the corner of Piper and Smith Streets due to sightlines obstructed by a fence. Officer to consider installation of “Look” stencil.  

The level of enforcement of boat parking in streets where motor vehicles over 4.5t GVM are banned was questioned. Council Officers advised that fines are issued and if boat is not moved and the owners are not contactable, the boat is investigated as an abandoned vehicle. Council Officers will investigate the abandoned vehicle on Charles Street, Lilyfield.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT ‘No Parking 7am-7pm Motor Vehicles under 4.5t GVM Excepted’ restrictions be installed on the west side of Smith Street, Annandale (between Gillies Street and Piper Street), including signage to reinforce the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zone.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 20  Status Report - Leichhardt and Haberfield - Pedestrian Safety     Measures (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/ Summer Hill & Balmain     Electorate/ Burwood & Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council officers have previously been requested to investigate pedestrian safety measures at

several intersections in Haberfield and Leichhardt as an outcome of a Council resolution. This included the intersections along Marion Street, Leichardt; Flood Street, Leichhardt and

Ramsay Street, Haberfield.

This resolution was then considered by Traffic Committee Meeting held 6 March 2018 and it

was recommended that a further report be prepared detailing the investigation of 40km/h

speed limits on Marion Street, Leichhardt and Ramsay Street, Haberfield.

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

LTC0719 Item 21  Car Parks adjacent to the Petersham Service Centre (Damun-     Stanmore Ward/ Newtown Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has recently reviewed the parking arrangement at Petersham Service Centre as a

result of concerns raised that the nearby car parks are utilised by long stay commuter parking.

A proposed plan to provide improved parking opportunities for visitors to the service centre

and the surrounding commercial precinct was prepared. Since that time, Council has been advised that the Regent and Fisher

Street car parks will no longer be available for public use due to discontinuation of the lease to Council previously established with the owner of the site. This report recommends changes to the remaining Crystal Street car park to provide improved parking

capacity by discouraging long-stay commuter parking.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the Crystal Street Car Park be modified to:

1.   Convert 9 of the existing ‘9P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri’ spaces to ‘3P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri’ parking in the row adjacent to Petersham Service Centre.

2.   The remaining 50 ‘9P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri’ spaces be converted to ‘8P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri’ parking.

DISCUSSION

Council Officers advised that an additional comment was received which stated that the 8am start of restrictions was too late to deter commuter parking and Council Officers suggested that the start of restrictions be amended to 7am to address this. The Committee members agreed with the amendment to the recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the Crystal Street Car Park be modified to:

1.   Convert 9 of the existing ‘9P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri’ spaces to ‘3P 7am-6pm Mon-Fri’ parking in the row adjacent to Petersham Service Centre.

2.   The remaining 50 ‘9P 8am-6pm Mon-Fri’ spaces be converted to ‘8P 7am-6pm Mon-Fri’ parking.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0719 Item 22  Maliyawul Street - Proposed Temporary Road Closure to Hold Bay     Run Event on Sunday, 4 August 2019 (Baludari Ward/Balmain   Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

The Bay Run Committee has requested approval by the Local Traffic Committee and Council

to conduct the annual Bay Run event (in its seventeenth year) on Sunday, 4 August 2019.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary road closure of Maliyawul Street, Lilyfield, 100m from the northern, dead-end of the street on Sunday, 4 August 2019 between 6.00am to 11.00am be approved subject to the following conditions:

1.   The TMP and TCP being approved by RMS;

2.   The applicant be advised to contact the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) to seek approval for the proposed temporary closure of Waterfront Drive, between Central Avenue and Military Drive for the event (within Callan Park, Lilyfield);

3.   All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance Services, Le Montage, Leichhardt Park and Aquatic Centre, Leichhardt Rowing Club and Balmain Soccer Club be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary road closure of Maliyawul Street, Lilyfield, 100m from the northern, dead-end of the street on Sunday, 4 August 2019 between 6.00am to 11.00am be approved subject to the following conditions:

1.   The TMP and TCP being approved by RMS;

2.   The applicant be advised to contact the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) to seek approval for the proposed temporary closure of Waterfront Drive, between Central Avenue and Military Drive for the event (within Callan Park, Lilyfield);

3.   All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance Services, Le Montage, Leichhardt Park and Aquatic Centre, Leichhardt Rowing Club and Balmain Soccer Club be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

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

For motion: Unanimous

LATE ITEM

LTC0719 Item 23 Wood Street at Elizabeth Street, Ashfield - Associated delineation         with kerb & gutter reconstruction (Gulgadya Ward/ Summer Hill      Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

Prepared By:      Scipio Tam - Engineer - Traffic and parking Services (South)

Authorised By:  John Stephens - Traffic and Transport Services Manager

SUMMARY

Detailed design plans have been provided for the proposed delineation in Wood Street and Elizabeth Street, Ashfield. Detailed Design Plans for kerb extensions and a rain garden were originally approved at the Local Traffic Committee meeting on the 7th of August, 2018. The works have now been completed and issues have since arisen of vehicles now crossing the centre line in Elizabeth Street as a result of the works. In order to address this issue, modifications to the original design plan have been added.

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Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plans of the delineation in Wood Street and Elizabeth Street, Ashfield (as per attached design plan No. RC532D).

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plans of the delineation in Wood Street and Elizabeth Street, Ashfield (as per attached design plan No. RC532D)

For motion: Unanimous

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General Business

LTC0719 Item 24  Pram ramp on Parramatta Road and Bland Street, Ashfield

Clr da Cruz asked for an update regarding the pram ramp on the corner of  Parramatta Road and Bland Street, Ashfield that is directing cyclists to the middle of the intersection. Council Officers advised that investigations are to be undertaken.

LTC0719 Item 25 Bike logo markings across Inner West area

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition commented that a number of bike logos across the LGA have faded and require replacement. Council Officers advised that a program to review bike logo markings will commence over the next 12 months.

LTC0719 Item 26  Request for red light camera at intersection of Edgeware Road and      Stanmore Road, Enmore

A resident requested through Clr Macri for a red light camera at the signalised intersection of Edgware road and Stanmore Road as vehicles have been observed running through red signals. The RMS representative advised that locations for red light cameras can be submitted through the Centre for Road Safety website. Nominations are then referred to RMS for investigation.

LTC0719 Item 27 Signalised pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Railway Terrace and West Street, Petersham

Council Officers reported that Petersham Public School have raised concerns with safety at the signalised pedestrian crossing at Railway Terrace and West Street and vehicles not observing red lights. RMS are aware of the complaints and are investigating ways to improve the intersection. The RMS representative stated that the cycleway which will run along Railway Terrace may assist cyclist works.

LTC0719 Item 28  Bike signal phasing at Catherine Street and City-West Link, Lilyfield

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative commented that the bike lantern for northbound cyclists to cross City-West Link at Catherine Street is only triggered when a cyclist is detected and asked why the bike phase is not automatic. The RMS representative advised that the bike phase increases delay on City-West Link.

LTC0719 Item 29 Traffic arrangements for proposed Bunnings, Tempe

The representative for the Member for Heffron asked whether there will be new traffic arrangements for the proposed Bunnings in Tempe and when those arrangements will be presented to the Committee. The representative was advised that this information will be presented to the Committee as part of a LATM study prior to occupation.

Meeting closed at  11am.