AGENDA R

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

PRECIS

Present:

Darcy Byrne

Vittoria Raciti

Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury

Lucille McKenna OAM

Colin Hesse

Tom Kiat

Pauline Lockie

Victor Macri

Julie Passas

Rochelle Porteous

John Stamolis

Louise Steer

Anna York
Michael Deegan

Elizabeth Richardson

Mayor

Deputy Mayor

Councillor

Councillor (6.31pm)

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor (6.32pm)

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer, Director Development and Recreation

Cathy Edwards-Davis

Director Infrastructure

Ian Naylor

Manager Civic Governance

Katherine Paixao

Governance  Coordinator

Motion: (Porteous/Raciti)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

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

Motion: (Byrne)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

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

Motion: (Byrne)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C1219(1) Item 22       Mayoral Minute: Rainbow Crossings

Motion: (Byrne)

THAT Council:

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

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

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

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Crs Macri, Passas and Raciti

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

Motion: (Byrne)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C1219(1) Item 1  Climate and Renewables Strategy

Motion: (York/Byrne)

THAT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“5.    Receive an update report, to be tabled at an Ordinary Council meeting, on the progress of efforts to establish a formal role for Council as a broker of renewable energy projects on public and private properties including, residential, industrial, commercial properties; and

7.     Receive information and advice from the CEO together with the forthcoming report on Council's draft Climate and Renewables Strategy addressing the following: 

a)    The NSW Government’s Empowering Homes program due to commence this Summer, with the stated goal of offering 300,000 homes with zero interest loans for solar and battery storage over 10 years to the value of $3.2 billion in renewables investment; and

b)    Options for how Council can offer to partner with the NSW Government to facilitate an accelerated and targeted roll-out of this program within the Inner West LGA, particularly for pensioners and low-income households, including an appropriate source of funds to establish a ‘revolving fund’ to support this, with a view to enabling the CEO to commence discussions with the relevant Minister/departmental head on this issue.”

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Crs Macri, Passas and Raciti

Amendment (Kiat/Da Cruz)

THAT:

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

Motion Lost

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

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

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

Motion Lost

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

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

Amendment (Stamolis/Passas)

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

Motion Tied

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

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

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

Foreshadowed Motion (Macri/Passas)

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

This Foreshadowed motion lased.

C1219(1) Item 15       RFT 2119 External Legal Panel

Motion: (Macri/McKenna OAM)

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

1.        Apex Planning and Environment Law;

2.        Clayton Utz;

3.        HWL Ebsworth Lawyers;

4.        Lindsay Taylor Lawyers;

5.        Maddocks;

6.        Pikes Verekers Lawyers; and

7.        Sparkes Helmore Lawyers.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

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

Motion: (Macri/McKenna OAM)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C1219(1) Item 17       Reimbursement of Legal Expenses

Motion: (Macri/McKenna OAM)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

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

Motion: (Macri/McKenna OAM)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

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

Motion: (Macri/McKenna OAM)

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

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

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

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

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

Motion: (Passas/Raciti)

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

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Macri, Passas and Raciti

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

Foreshadowed Motion: (Kiat/McKenna OAM)

THAT Council receive and note the report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:                    Crs Passas and Raciti

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

Motion: (Byrne/Drury)

THAT Council:

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

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

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

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

Motion Lost

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

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

Foreshadowed Motion (Macri/Drury)

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

Motion Lost

For Motion:                 Crs Drury and Macri

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

Foreshadowed Motion (Porteous/Passas)

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

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

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

Motion Tied

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

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

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

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

Motion: (Kiat/Drury)

THAT Council:

1. Resolves to classify land being lots 3, 44, 89, 95, 111, 129, 147, 173 and 181 in Strata Plan 99426 as Operational Land for the purpose of the Local Government Act 1993; and
   
   
2. Indicate in principle support for establishment of an Affordable Housing Fund with the purpose of holding any revenue from affordable housing units and relevant VPA cash contributions, for reinvestment in maintenance of units and new affordable housing projects. Council to receive report on establishment of fund in early 2020 for inclusion in budget process.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

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

Motion: (Da Cruz/Stamolis)

THAT Council:

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

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

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C1219(1) Item 6  Rates Path Harmonisation

Motion: (Drury/Porteous)

THAT Council:

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

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C1219(1) Item 7  Sustainable Procurement Policy

Motion: (McKenna OAM/York)

THAT Council:

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

a)    Council will preference:

                       i.         Local Suppliers;

                                ii.             Organisations that employ people with disabilities;

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

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

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

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

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

Motion Lost

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

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

Absent:                        Cr Drury

Foreshadowed Motion (Kiat/Steer)

THAT Council:

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

a)    Council will preference:

                       i.         Local Suppliers;

                                ii.             organisations that employ people with disabilities;

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

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

Motion Carried

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

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

Absent:                        Cr Drury

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

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Porteous)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Drury

C1219(1) Item 9  Learn to Swim Program Enrolments

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Porteous)

THAT Council note the report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Drury

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

Motion: (Byrne/Porteous)

THAT Council:

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

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

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

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Cr Passas

Absent:                        Crs Macri and Raciti

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

Motion: (York/Steer)

THAT Council:

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

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

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

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

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

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

Motion: (York/Steer)

THAT Council:

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

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

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

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

Motion: (Porteous/Steer)

That Council defer this Item Until 11 February 2020 Meeting.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Cr Passas

Foreshadowed Motion (Passas)

THAT Council not support the de-merger proposal.

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed for want of seconder.

Item #

Speaker                     

Suburb

Item 1:

Anna Harvey

Rachel Green

Croydon

Lewisham

Item 7:

Janet Kossy

Gillian Reffell

Newtown

Summer Hill

Item 10:

Jorge Gutierrez

Summer Hill

Present:

Darcy Byrne

Vittoria Raciti

Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury

Lucille McKenna OAM

Colin Hesse

Sam Iskandar

Tom Kiat

Pauline Lockie

Victor Macri

Julie Passas

Rochelle Porteous

John Stamolis

Louise Steer

Anna York
Michael Deegan

Elizabeth Richardson

Mayor

Deputy Mayor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer, Director Development and Recreation

Cathy Edwards-Davis

Director Infrastructure

Gwilym Griffiths

Urban Forest and Ecology Manager

Ian Naylor

Manager Governance

Katherine Paixao

Governance  Coordinator

Motion: (Passas/Da Cruz)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

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

Motion: (Byrne)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

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

Motion: (Byrne)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

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

Motion: (Byrne)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

C0220(1) Item 1  Tree Management DCP

Motion: (Byrne/Macri)

THAT Council:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Motion Carried

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

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

Amendment (Stamolis/Kiat)

THAT:

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

Motion Lost

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

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

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

Motion Carried

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

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

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

Foreshadowed Motion (Passas)

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

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

Foreshadowed Motion (Kiat/Porteous)

THAT:

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

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

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.

C0220(1) Item 2  Creation of Little Italy precinct

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Iskandar)

THAT Council:

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

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

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

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr Passas

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

Motion: (Macri/Raciti)

THAT:

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

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

Motion Carried

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

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

Foreshadowed Motion (Steer/Da Cruz)

THAT:

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

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

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.

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

Motion: (Porteous/Stamolis)

THAT Council notes that:

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

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

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

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

Motion Lost

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

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

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

Motion: (Drury/McKenna OAM)

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

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Item #

Speaker                     

Suburb

Item 1:

Gareth Jolly

Matina Mottee

Rene Holmes

George Poly

Jo Clulow

Monica Stoll De Mayer

Meron Wilson on behalf of Elisabeth Dark

Toula Chrisafis

Prof Simon Chapman AO

Patrick Medley

Patricia Madden

Julia Harvey

Maria Varvaressos

Balmain

Croydon

Ashfield

Marrickville

Balmain

Stanmore

Annandale

Summer Hill

Stanmore

Birchgrove

Balmain

Petersham

Stanmore

Item 2:

Thomas Camporeale

Leichhardt (Representing Co.As.It)

Item 9:

 Lyall Gardner

Bonnet Bay (Representing Petersham Cricket Club)

Item 10:

Meron Wilson

Kobi Shetty

Djava David

Leichhardt

Lilyfield

Leichhardt

Item 15:

Elizabeth Rechniewski

Annandale

Item 16:

Toula Chrisafis

Summer Hill

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

Motion:

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

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

Motion:

THAT Council:

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

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

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

Motion:

THAT Council:

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

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

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

Motion:

THAT Council:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

Motion:

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

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council:

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

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

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

1.⇨

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

2.⇨

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

3.⇨

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

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council:

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

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

1.⇨

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

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council:

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

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

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

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

1.⇩

Dog Off Leash Areas in Parks

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council:

1.       Adopt the Draft Companion Animal Action Plan, and

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

1.⇨

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

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council:

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

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

1.⇩

Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement Policy

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

RECOMMENDATION

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

1.⇩

Draft Grants and Fee Scale Policy

2.⇨

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

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council:

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

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

1.⇩

National General Assembly Discussion Paper 2020

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

RECOMMENDATION

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

1.⇩

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

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

RECOMMENDATION

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

1.⇩

LTC meeting minutes 2 December 2019

2.⇩

LTC meeting minutes 3 February 2020

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

Clr Victor Macri

Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)

Bill Holliday

Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain

Chris Woods

Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron

Cathy Peters

Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown

Sgt Paul Vlachos

NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command

LSC Marina Nestoriaros

NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command

Nazli Tzannes

Transport for NSW (formerly Roads and Maritime Services)

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Asith Nagodavithane

Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services

Colin Jones

Inner West Bicycle Coalition

Clr Marghanita da Cruz

Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward

Cathy Edwards-Davis

IWC Director Infrastructure

John Stephens

IWC’s Outgoing Traffic and Transport Services Manager

Manod Wickramasinghe

IWC’s Acting Traffic and Transport Services Manager

George Tsaprounis

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)

Jenny Adams

IWC’s Traffic Engineer

Stephen Joannidis

IWC’s Urban Amenity Improvement Delivery Manager

Pierre Ayoub

IWC’s Acting Design Services Coordinator

Predrag Gudelj

IWC’s Project Manager

Christina Ip

IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Monica Raju

Item 13 – Consultant

APOLOGIES:    

Germaine Grant

NSW Police – Burwood & Campsie Police Area Command

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

LTC1219 Item 1  Minor Traffic Facilities (All Wards/ All Electorates/All PACS)

SUMMARY

This report considers minor traffic facility applications received by Inner West Council and includes ‘Disabled Parking’ and ‘Works Zone’ requests. 

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

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

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

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

DISCUSSION

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

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1219 Item 3  St Davids Road/Kingston Street and Ramsay Street, Haberfield - Proposed Speed Cushions (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

A detailed design plan has been finalised for the proposed intersection treatment at St Davids Road/Kingston Street and Ramsay Street, Haberfield.

As part of the Traffic Capital Works Program, Council has prepared a design plan indicating speed cushions and a kerb blister for the roundabout at Ramsay Street and St Davids Road/ Kingston Street, Haberfield.  The intention of the proposal is to slow traffic and improve road safety for pedestrians and motorists at the intersection.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10107) for the installation of speed cushions, a kerb blister, and associated signs and line markings for the roundabout at Ramsay Street and St Davids Road/Kingston Street, Haberfield be approved.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan (Design Plan No.10107) for the installation of speed cushions, a kerb blister, and associated signs and line markings for the roundabout at Ramsay Street and St Davids Road/Kingston Street, Haberfield be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

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

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

The options presented as part of this project are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

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

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

DISCUSSION

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

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

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

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

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

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

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

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

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

DISCUSSION

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

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

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC1219 Item 10       Local Traffic Committee Schedule for 2020

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9.   Johnstons Creek and Wigram Road, Annandale

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

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

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

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

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

c.   Norton Street, Leichhardt – public domain upgrades;

d.   Crystal Street, Petersham – public domain upgrades;

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

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

g.   Dot Lane, Leichhardt – new cycleway connection;

h.   Petersham Street, Petersham – new pocket park;

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

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

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

Clr da Cruz raised concerns with the following issues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

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

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

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

c.   Norton Street, Leichhardt – public domain upgrades;

d.   Crystal Street, Petersham – public domain upgrades;

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

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

g.   Dot Lane, Leichhardt – new cycleway connection;

h.   Petersham Street, Petersham – new pocket park;

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

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

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

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

DISCUSSION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Ms Raju left at 10.49am)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

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

LTC1219 Item 15 Chandos Street, Ashfield proposal

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

LTC1219  Item 16  Resident parking in Hartley Street, Balmain

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

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

Council Officers will investigate both these issues.

LTC1219 Item 17 Parking in laneways

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

LTC1219 Item 18 Warren Road, Marrickville proposal

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

LTC1219 Item 19 Works in streets surrounding Croydon Road, Croydon

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

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

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

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

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

LTC1219 Item 20 Proposed 40km/h zone in Haberfield

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

LTC1219  Item 21 Proposal to split  M3 Parking Area

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

LTC1219 Item 22 WestConnex worker parking in Dennison Street, Rozelle

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

LTC1219 Item 23 Speeding in Darley Road, Leichhardt

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

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

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

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

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

LTC1219 Item 26 Thanks and farewell to John Stephens

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

Council Meeting

25 February 2020

Clr Victor Macri

Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)

Bill Holliday

Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain

Chris Woods

Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron

Zack Solomon

Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill

Cathy Peters 

Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown

Nazli Tzannes

Transport for NSW (formerly Roads and Maritime Services)

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Tanmila Islam

Transport for NSW (formerly Roads and Maritime Services)

Asith Nagodavithane

Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services

Adrian Pritchard

Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services

Colin Jones

Inner West Bicycle Coalition

Clr Marghanita da Cruz 

Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward

Sunny Jo

IWC’s Acting Traffic and Transport Services Manager

George Tsaprounis 

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic and Parking Services (South)

Felicia Lau

IWC’s Traffic Engineer

Christina Ip 

IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Colleen Cook

Item 9 – Resident

Philip Carrick

Item 9 – Resident

Graeme Kerr

Item 9 – Resident

James Ding

Item 12 – Resident

David Tierney

Item 18 – Consultant

David Attwood

Item 18 – Consultant

Daniel Gonzalez

Item 18 – Consultant

James Starr

Item 18 – Consultant

Rhys Hazell

Item 18 – Consultant

APOLOGIES:    

Sgt Paul Vlachos

NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command

SC Tony Kenny

NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command

Manod Wickramasinghe

IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager

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

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

SUMMARY

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

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

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

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

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

DISCUSSION

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

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

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

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

Officer’s Recommendation

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

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

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

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

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

Officer’s Recommendation

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0220 Item 6  Minor Traffic Facilities (All Wards/All Electorates/All PACS)

SUMMARY

This report considers minor traffic facility applications received by Inner West Council and includes ‘Disabled Parking’ and ‘Works Zone’ requests. 

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

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

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

DISCUSSION

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

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

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

DISCUSSION

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

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

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

DISCUSSION

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

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

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

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

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.       The final Croydon Parking Study be noted;

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

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

Public speaker: James Ding attended at 10.12am

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

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

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

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

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

(Mr Ding left at 10.21am)

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

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.       The final Croydon Parking Study be noted;

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

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

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

Officer’s Recommendation

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

For motion: Unanimous

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

SUMMARY

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

Officer’s Recommendation

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

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

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

c.       All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Commander, Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 2 weeks in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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