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Council Meeting

28 July 2020

Council Meeting

28 July 2020

PRECIS

Council Meeting

28 July 2020

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 (6.53pm)

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Councillor

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer, Director Development and Recreation

Cathy Edwards-Davis

Director Infrastructure

Ian Naylor

Manager Governance

Katherine Paixao

Governance Coordinator

Motion: (Drury/Stamolis)

THAT the Minutes of the Extraordinary Council meeting held on 3 June 2020 and Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 9 June 2020 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

C0620(3) Item 21       Mayoral Minute: Callan Park and Kirkbride Precinct EOI

Motion: (Byrne)

THAT Council:

1.   Notes that the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has released an Expressions of Interest (EOI) to find a new tenant for the Kirkbride precinct in Callan Park; and

2.   Receives a report on the EOI process and includes an assessment whether Council should submit an EOI to use some or all of the buildings and properties in the Kirkbride precinct.

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

C0620(3) Item 22       Mayoral Minute: ACOSS and JobSeeker

Motion: (Byrne)

THAT Council:

1.   Restates its support for the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Raise the Rate campaign, which is advocating that the new Jobseeker Payment not be cut back to the old Newstart rate once the COVID-19 crisis has abated;

2.   Writes to all Mayors and Councils across Australia urging them to adopt motions in support of the Jobseeker payment not being returned to the previous level of Newstart; and

3.   Supports and promotes ACOSS’s campaign on jobseeker and the Raise the Rate

      campaign through all Council communication channels.

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

C0620(3) Item 1         Deferred Post Exhibition Report – Draft Inner West Local          Environmental Plan 2020 And Associated DCP Amendments

Motion: (Drury/Lockie)

THAT Council:

1.    Endorse the planning proposal to facilitate the draft Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2020 (LEP 2020) as exhibited with minor amendments outlined in Attachment 1 and as amended to correct administrative errors identified when mapping Schedule 5 Environmental Heritage;

2.    Notes that Council does not have delegation to make the LEP, submit the planning proposal as amended by Part 1 of this resolution to the Department of Planning Industry and Environment for making;

3.    Adopt the exhibited amendments in relation to the removal of the notification chapters from the following Development Control Plans (DCPs):

a)    Marrickville DCP 2011;

b)    Leichhardt DCP 2013 as well as the deletion of Clause C25(c) (car share); and

c)    Comprehensive Inner West DCP  2016 for Ashbury, Ashfield, Croydon, Croydon Park, Haberfield, Hurlstone Park and Summer Hill (Ashfield DCP).

4.    Adopt the rest of the exhibited amendments to the DCPs, with the exception of changes that relate to the Moore Street Industrial Precinct in Leichhardt DCP 2013, and align the date the amended DCPs come into force with the finalisation of the Inner West Local Environmental  Plan 2020 by the Department of Planning Industry and Environment;

5.    Reinstate ‘hotel or motel accommodation’ as land use permitted with consent in the B5 Business Development zone.”; and

6.    Respond to Minister Stokes’ offer of a revised timeline with confirmation that Inner West Council will retain the originally agreed timeframe, on the basis that Council prefers not to shorten the length of time available for Phase 2 of the LEP process, which is required in the revised timeline offered by the Minister.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Crs Passas, Porteous and Stamolis

Foreshadowed Motion (Porteous/Passas)

That Council, acknowledging the correspondence from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (dated 19 June 2020) which grants council a 2 month extension to submit the consolidated LEP (LEP Phase 1) by 31 August 2020 determines to accept this extension and extend the consultation period for the LEP for a further 15 days.

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.

C0620(3)             Item 2         Rent Relief for Tenants - Covid 19 Coronavirus

Motion: (Da Cruz/Steer)

THAT Council:

1.    Adopt the National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct – SME Commercial Leasing Principles During COVID-19 (Code);

2.    Adopt the subsequent Retail and Other Commercial Leases Covid-19 Regulation 2020 (Regulation) which applies to all retail and commercial leases; and

3.    Adopt the subsequent Residential Tenancies Amendment (COVID-19) Regulation 2020 which applies to all residential leases; and

4.    Voluntarily apply the Code and subsequent Regulations to retrospectively commence on 23 March 2020; and

5.    Voluntarily apply the Code and subsequent Regulations to all Inner West Council tenancies including Licences and any other formal rights to occupy land which are not ordinarily covered by the Code and Regulations;

6.    Delegate authority to the CEO (and Staff) to negotiate and finalise the terms for the appropriate rent relief with Inner West Council tenants;

7.    Bring back a report to Council on the application of these regulations and codes;

8.    Receive a confidential report to the next Council meeting regarding the Council commercial tenancy at Yeo Park, Ashfield;

9.    Receive a report in 1 month regarding the amount of rent of commercial tenants that has been deferred and likelihood and fairness of recovery, noting this information may need to be reported confidentially. This report includes assessment of:

a)    Waiver of three months’ rent (March/Apr/May) for all affected businesses tenanted in council buildings. The costs of operating in this time skyrocketed due to all the variations of conditions and restrictions hence the request for waiver.

b)    Adopt the National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct – SME Commercial Leasing Principles During COVID-19 (Code) for rental negotiations post May to October per the stipulations outlined in the council recommendation, however we request that an independent business advisor or mediator is assigned to impartially assess how best to compare the revenue figures and impact. 

c)    That an agreement can be made in good faith as to the rental amount for the total of the 5 month period (Jun-Oct) rather than month by month. This will allow not only the business, but the council to have visibility on rental rather than letting debt mount up and also reduce the paperwork for both parties. Using the code as a guide, and a mediator, we can agree on what the 5 months rent will look like (subject to no second outbreak). We simply need to know where we stand, rather than having to produce a report each month.

d)    A review of agreed CPI increases - our lease stipulates a 4% CPI increase which just took effect in Jan. Given the market conditions, we propose this CPI increase be reviewed or waivered.  

e)    Council to support the recovery by investing in suggested local infrastructure projects in and around the business that will enhance both the business and the community. For example, in our case, park benches installed in the park and an additional sheltered/shaded area. 

10.  Write to local Tenants Advice and Advocacy Services (Marrickville and Redfern) thanking them for their work for tenants in our LGA and inviting discussion regarding how Council can support their work during COVID e.g. including legal and referral information in Council communications. 

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

C0620(3) Item 3         Heritage Listing - 389 Illawarra Road, Marrickville

Motion: (Drury/Hesse)

THAT Council:

1.   Endorse and forward the planning proposal for 389 Illawarra Road Marrickville for the reasons set out in Attachment 1 to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) with a request for Gateway determination under section 3.34 of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979;

2.   Request delegation of the plan-making functions for this planning proposal to the Chief Executive Officer; and

3.   Following receipt of a favourable Gateway Determination, place the planning proposal on public exhibition to comply with the requirements of that Determination as well as Council receiving a post exhibition report for its consideration.

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

C0620(3) Item 4         Planning Proposal - 36 Lonsdale Street and 64-70 Brenan Street,        Lilyfield

Motion: (Macri/Stamolis)

THAT Council:

1.   Endorse and forward the amended Planning Proposal prepared by Council officers for 36 Lonsdale Street and 64-70 Brenan Street, Lilyfield for the reasons set out in Attachment 1 to the Department of Planning Industry and Environment (DPIE) for a Gateway determination under section 3.34 of Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979;

2.   Request delegation of the plan-making functions for this planning proposal to the Chief Executive Officer; and

3.   Following receipt of a favourable Gateway Determination, place the planning proposal on public exhibition to comply with the requirements of that Determination and as well as Council receiving a post exhibition report for its consideration.

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

C0620(3) Item 5         Local Traffic Committee Meeting - June 2020

Motion: (Stamolis/Da Cruz)

THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meetings held in June 2020 be received and the recommendations be adopted.

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

C0620(3) Item 6         17 Norton Street, Ashfield

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Drury)

THAT Council:

1.   Approves the sale of 17 Norton Street, Ashfield by Council pursuant to s.713(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1993; and

2.   Authorises the CEO to undertake all actions and negotiation in relation to the sale including the setting of a reserve price and signing all relevant documents to complete the sale. 

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

Absent:                        Cr Passas

Amendment (Da Cruz/Steer)

THAT a further report be brought back to Council subsequent to the sale of the property including the valuation.

Motion Lost

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

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

C0620(3) Item 7         Precinct 75, St Peters Voluntary Planning Agreement public    exhibition

Motion: (Da Cruz/Steer)

THAT Council:

1.    Enter into the Voluntary Planning Agreement for Precinct 75, St Peters, as provided in Attachment 1 to this report;

2.    Note that the DCP will require the development to include affordable housing, and that this is VPA entirely separate and in no way contributes to this requirement; and

3.    Review its consultation process for Voluntary Planning Agreements to see where improvements could be made.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Cr Porteous

C0620(3) Item 8         Virtual town hall meetings

Motion: (Kiat/Stamolis)

THAT Council:

1. Receive and note the report;

2. Facilitate participation of community speakers  in the 'community forum' section of Council meetings from the next Council meeting, whether meetings occur online or in person;

3. Ensure that required ICT support is given to Councillors to ensure they can participate in meetings;

4. Recommence virtual meetings for engagement for Parks Plans of Management and new public exhibited polices; and

5. Recommence the WestConnex Community Forums as virtual meetings soon as possible.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Cr Passas

C0620(3) Item 9         Investment Report as at 31 May 2020

Motion: (Kiat/Lockie)

THAT the report be received and noted.

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

C0620(3) Item 10       Ashfield Aquatic Centre - Progress Update

Motion: (Drury/McKenna OAM)

THAT Council receive and note the report and that the neighbours to the pool receive a communication about the timetable for the completion of works on the pool and the associated car parks.

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

C0620(3) Item 11       Amended Council Meeting Schedule

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Stamolis)

THAT Council adopt the amended 2020 Council Meeting Schedule and publish the schedule on the Council Website.

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

C0620(3) Item 12       Notice of Motion: Traffic Changes on Parramatta Road Haberfield

Motion: (Raciti/Macri)

THAT Council:

1.   Immediately implements the unanimous Council resolution on August 2019 to close Chandos Street Haberfield to left hand turns from Paramatta Road; and

2.   Consults with the residents of Walker, Alt and Bland Streets Haberfield and offers similar treatments or a no left turn from Parramatta Road during the morning peak.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Crs Da Cruz and Passas

Foreshadowed Motion (Passas/Da Cruz)

THAT Council convenes a meeting with Transport for NSW with interested Councillors and officers as a matter of urgency.

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.

C0620(3) Item 13       Notice of Motion: Banning the sale of fur and exotic animal skins        on Council property

Motion: (Lockie/Steer)

THAT Council:

1.   Reviews its event and market application forms and guidelines to prohibit the sale of fur products, mislabeled fake fur products, and other exotic animal skins on Council property including looking at how an exemption for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander vendors that may be impacted could be applied;

2.   Writes to the Minister for Home Affairs to call for the introduction of random forensic testing of imported fake fur products, as well as an investigation into prohibition of fur product imports into Australia;

3.   Writes to the NSW Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation to request a fur task force be established to assess the size and impact of illegal fur labelling; and

4.   Promotes through its website and other suitable communications channels:

a)   Information to help local residents and businesses report the sale of suspected illegal animal products to the relevant authorities; and

b)   Ethical and sustainable alternatives to reselling or throwing out old or vintage fur products.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Cr Passas

C0620(3) Item 14       Notice of Motion: Council Membership of Committees and       Organisations and retention of membership of the Sydney    Coastal Councils Group

Motion: (Porteous/Passas)

THAT:

1.   Any proposal to leave or to join an external Local, Regional or State-wide Committee or Organisation eg Local Government NSW, SSROC and SCCG must come to Council for endorsement;

2.   The membership of Inner West Council in the Sydney Coastal Councils Group be retained and renewed for 2020/21 financial year; and

3.   All current regional and state memberships be renewed.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Cr Passas

C0620(3) Item 15       Notice of Motion: Budget 2020/21: Further Councillor Briefing to         be scheduled

Motion: (Porteous/Passas)

THAT a further Councillor briefing on the Revised Delivery Program 2018 – 2022; combined Draft Operational Plan 2020/21 and Budget 2020/21 and Draft Updated, Long Term Financial Plan 2020 – 2030 be organised as soon as possible and within the current consultation period.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Cr York

Councillor York returned to the Meeting at 10:26 pm.

Motion: (Porteous/Passas)

THAT this additional briefing should include:

a)    A detailed breakdown of the way the revised delivery plan and combined draft operational plan 2020/21 will be delivered for each of the 6 key areas of council. The briefing to include any proposed changes from the 2019/20 delivery plan and operational plan. The key being:

·      Corporate

·      City Living

·      Infrastructure

·      Development and Recreation

·      Environment and Economic Development

·      Financial Management

b)    A presentation on the Long-term Financial Plan for Council 2020 – 2030 as Councillors are yet to receive a presentation on this. This presentation should include how figures in the plan have been arrived at;

c)    A detailed breakdown on the risk factors with this budget, particularly in terms of the impact of COVID-19 and parameters on best base, worst case scenarios as to the immediate, medium and long term predicted impacts on the IWC delivery plan, budget and long-term financial plan; and

d)    A detailed breakdown on how savings identified as having been achieved in the 2019/20 budget have been achieved and how these saving will impact delivery and the budget in 2020/21 and beyond.

Motion Carried

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

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

C0620(3) Item 19       Infrastructure Stimulus Program

Motion: (Drury/Byrne)

THAT Council pool its developer contributions reserves and accelerate $20 million for the delivery of infrastructure projects, generally in line with the list provided in Attachment 1 to this report and receive a briefing on this matter prior to the next Council meeting on 28 July.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Crs Hesse, Kiat, Passas, Porteous and Stamolis

Foreshadowed Motion (Porteous/Stamolis)

THAT Council note the report on pooling our developer contributions reserves and accelerate $20 million for the delivery of infrastructure projects, generally in line with the list provided and that we request that we receive a briefing on this matter and that it be brought back to the meeting on 28 July.

This Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.

C0620(3) Item 20       Request for Postponement of Rates Notices.

Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)

THAT Council resolve to postpone the 1^st Instalment of 2020/21 Rates Notices to 31 August 2020.

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

C0620(3) Item 17       1-13 Parramatta Road, Annandale - Voluntary Planning             Agreement

Motion: (Drury/Da Cruz)

THAT Council:

THAT the proposed Voluntary Planning Agreement for 1-13 Parramatta Road, Annandale be:

1.    Endorsed in principle, subject to the proponent providing:

a)    Land dedication (McCarthy Lane) – 67.991m2;

b)    Pedestrian Corridor (Johnston’s Creek) 3500mm wide dedication stratum of

168.04 square metres; and

c)    Works in kind which include public stairs, a lift and embellishments works

2.    Place the Voluntary Planning Agreement on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days and receive a further report after the exhibition period.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Cr Porteous

C0620(3) Item 18       Report on Legal matter

Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)

THAT Council receive and note the report and note the Council resolution from 3 June 2020.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion:          Nil

Absent:                        Crs Drury and Passas

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Motion:

THAT Council:

1.   Notes the announcement by the NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes of a new Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) government agency that brings together the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust, Parramatta Park Trust, and Western Sydney Parklands Trusts, as well as the parklands of Callan Park and Fernhill Estate (See Attachment 1);

2.   Welcomes the NSW Government’s $10 million investment in repairing Callan Park;

3.   Write to Minister Stokes and Michael Rose, Chair of the GSP, restating Council’s longstanding proposal for the establishment of a Callan Park Trust and seeking, at a minimum for the creation of a Callan Park Board to include representatives of Council, local community organisations and local residents to ensure a local role in the governance of Callan Park; and

4.   Letterbox residents in Rozelle, Lilyfield, Balmain, Annandale and Leichhardt informing them of the Government’s funding commitment and surveying their priorities for the new governance arrangements in Callan Park. This it to be funded from the funds quarantined from saving following the loss of local newspaper advertising.

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Ministerial release 50 year vision for Sydney's open space and parklands

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RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council:

1.   Adopts the combined IWC Delivery Program 2018-22, Operational Plan 2020/21 and Budget 2020/21, the IWC Fees and Charges 2020/21, and IWC Long Term Financial Plan 2020-30;

2.   Make and levy the Rates and Charges for 2020/21 from August 2020, as contained in the Delivery Program and Operational Plan;

3.   Continue to develop a consistent Inner West Council rating structure by July 2021, as required by the NSW Government; and

4.   Adopt the rates of interest as the interest rate to apply on outstanding rates, in accordance with section 566(3) of the Local Government Act 1993:-

·    1 July to 31 December 2020 - 0.0%

·    1 January to 30 June 2021 - 7.0%

1.⇩

IWC Delivery Program 2018-22, Operational Plan 2020/21 and Budget 2020/21

2.⇩

IWC Fees and Charges 2020/21

3.⇩

IWC Fees and Charges 2020/21 Change Log

4.⇩

IWC Long Term Financial Plan 2020-30

5.⇩

Summary of responses to Exhibition of key strategic documents

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RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council:

1.   Endorse and forward the planning proposal prepared by Council Officers for 13-55 Edinburgh Road Marrickville (Attachment 1) to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) for a Gateway Determination in accordance with Section 3.34 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979;

2.   Request delegation of the plan-making functions for this planning proposal; and

3.   Following receipt of a favourable Gateway determination, place the planning proposal on public exhibition and receive a post exhibition report for its consideration.

1.⇨

Council's Planning Proposal - Published separately on website

2.⇨

Proponent's Planning Proposal - Published separately on website

3.⇩

General Manager's Memorandum 2018

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28 July 2020

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council note the outcomes of community consultation and recommends to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces that the planning proposal should not proceed for reasons outlined in Attachment 1.

1.⇨

Post Exhibition Council Officer's Report

2.⇨

Proponent's Planning Proposal

3.⇨

Proponent's Concept Design Plan

Council Meeting

28 July 2020

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council adopt the amended draft Former Leichhardt Local Government Area Section 7.12 Development Contributions Plan 2020 shown as Attachment 1 and publish the document on Council’s website.

1.⇨

Draft Former Leichhardt Section 7.12 Contributions Plan 2020 incorporating the recommended post engagement amendments  - Published separately on website

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28 July 2020

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meetings held in July 2020 be received and the recommendations be adopted.

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LTC Minutes July 2020

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Clr Victor Macri

Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)

Bill Holliday

Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain

Maryanne Duggan

Representative for Jodi McKay MP, Member for Strathfield

Cathy Peters

Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown

SC Tony Kenny

NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command

SC Stephen Flanagan

NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command

Tanmila Samin Islam

Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

Clr Marghanita da Cruz

Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward (Alternate Chair)

Bob Moore

Inner West Bicycle Coalition

Adrian Prichard

Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services

Manod Wickramasinghe

IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager

Christina Ip

IWC’s Business Administration Officer

George Tsaprounis

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services

Stephen Joannidis

IWC’s Urban Amenity Improvement  Delivery Manager

VISITORS

Nil.

APOLOGIES:    

Nil.

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held in June 2020 were confirmed.

LTC0720 Item 1  Terrace Road / Ness Avenue, Dulwich Hill – Temporary Full Road Closure of Rail Underpass just north of the roundabout at Ewart Street – Sydney Metro (SSJ) continuation of early enabling works on T3 Line (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

An application has been received from Sydney Metro (SSJ) for the temporary full road closure of the rail underpass on Terrace Road / Ness Avenue just north of the roundabout at Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill for a two day period being 12.00am Saturday, 8 August 2020 until 12.00am Monday, 10 August 2020 in order to carry out the  continuation of early enabling works on the Rail bridge and the standing of an Elevated Work Platform (EWP).  The road will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic, including emergency vehicles and local residents.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of the rail underpass on Terrace Road / Ness Avenue just north of the roundabout at Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill for a two day period being 12.00am Saturday, 8 August 2020 until 12.00am Monday, 10 August 2020

be approved in order to carry out the continuation of early enabling works on the Rail Bridge and the standing of an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

Clr da Cruz requested for advance pedestrian detour signs on approach to the closed section of road. Council Officers will forward this request to the applicant for action. 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of the rail underpass on Terrace Road / Ness Avenue just north of the roundabout at Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill for a two day period being 12.00am Saturday, 8 August 2020 until 12.00am Monday, 10 August 2020

be approved in order to carry out the continuation of early enabling works on the Rail Bridge and the standing of an Elevated Work Platform (EWP) subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0720 Item 2  Smith Street, Summer Hill - Proposed Refuge Island east of Flour Mill Way – Plan 10127 (Djarrawunang - Ashfield Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has finalised a design plan for pedestrian safety improvement works in Smith Street, Summer Hill. The proposed works address concerns about pedestrian safety and driver behaviour in the area.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan for the new pedestrian refuge island and new adjacent kerb ramps and associated signs and line markings in Smith Street, Summer Hill (as per Plan No.10127) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The representative for TfNSW commented that the distance of the ‘No Stopping’ on approach to the refuge island is unclear on the plan and stated that the distance should be 20m. Council Officers confirmed that the distance of the ‘No Stopping’ zone will be 20m from the refuge island.  Clr da Cruz requested confirmation of flat footpath widths adjacent to the kerb ramps. Officers advised that there will be approx. 1.2 and 3m of footpath that is not impacted by the kerb ramps on the northern and southern sides of Smith Street respectively.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan for the new pedestrian refuge island and new adjacent kerb ramps and associated signs and line markings in Smith Street, Summer Hill (as per Plan No.10127) be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0720 Item 3  Edinburgh Street, Murray Street and Railway Parade, Marrickville – Marrickville Metro Expansion Works  (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application from John R Keith P/L (contractor to Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre expansion works) for approval of a temporary full road closure of Edinburgh Street, Murray Street and Railway Parade, Marrickville for a 27 day period starting from Monday 6 July to Saturday 1 August 2020 (10 day contingency period Saturday 1 August to Saturday 10 August 2020) for the purpose of undertaking excavation works for a sewer connection to the main line. The street would be temporary closed to all vehicular traffic, including emergency vehicles. It is recommended that the proposed temporary full road closure be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Edinburgh Street, Murray Street and Railway Parade, Marrickville for a 27 day period starting from Monday 6 July to Saturday 1 August 2020 (10 day contingency period Saturday 1 August to Saturday 10 August 2020) be approved for the purpose of sewer connection works relating to Marrickville Metro Expansion works subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

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

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

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

4.   Written concurrence from Sydney Metro TSE Group is provided to Council. 

DISCUSSION

The TfNSW representative stated that although Road Occupancy Licenses are not usually required for closures on local roads, the Transport Management Centre should be informed of the works. The representative asked for clarity on whether the Smidmore Street works for Marrickville Metro will also be occurring at the same time as the proposed temporary road closure. If this is the case the detour route proposed via Smidmore Street will need to be reviewed.  

The Transit Systems representative stated that the Transit Systems 308 Route and the State Transit 355 Route currently operate through Edinburgh Road, Murray Street and Smidmore Road. The representative stated that the proposed diversion via Victoria Road and Murray Street is not wide enough for buses to travel through due to the pedestrian refuge and on-road parking. In addition, the left turn from Murray Street into Smidmore Road is not acceptable for a 12.5m vehicle. Transit Systems requested that work at this location be completed in stages so that a stop slow setup can be run to allow buses to continue using Edinburgh Road and Murray Street. 

In response to the concerns raised by Transit Systems, part four of the recommendation was amended to state that the proposal also receive concurrence from Transit Systems. The Committee members agreed to this amendment.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Edinburgh Street, Murray Street and Railway Parade, Marrickville for a 27 day period starting from Monday 6 July to Saturday 1 August 2020 (10 day contingency period Saturday 1 August to Saturday 10 August 2020) be approved for the purpose of sewer connection works relating to Marrickville Metro Expansion works subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

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

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

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

4.   Written concurrence from Sydney Metro TSE Group and Transit Systems is  provided to Council. 

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0720 Item 4  Westconnex M5 – St Peters Interchange Active Transport Works – Part 1 (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

The St Peters Interchange project results from a request by the TfNSW 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 with 1km of the St Peters Interchange is a condition of consent for the WestConnex M5 project. 

The proposal presented reflects the outcomes of a recent concept design stage, including community consultation, and updates the status of the project in which the concept design was presented to the Local Traffic Committee in November 2019. The proposals includes a combination of a two way separated cycleway and shared path on the southern side of Burrows Avenue, adjacent to Sydenham Station and widening the shared path along Mary Street and upgrades to the existing on road cycle route along the other streets including George Street, Henry Street, Grove Street, Bakers Lane.

Following development of the concept designs, two rounds of community engagement, Local Traffic Committee endorsement in November 2019 to progress with the detailed design and implementation and subsequent preparation of detailed design plans. It is recommended that these detailed design plans be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1.   The final design solution for the M5 - St Peters Interchange Active Transport Works (plan no’s. 2997-01 to 2997-07) be approved to enable tender documentation to be prepared and a construction contract advertised; and

2.   The TCS designs resulting from this project be forwarded to TfNSW for approval

DISCUSSION

The representative for the Member for Balmain commented that there is a risk of cyclist ‘dooring’ on the shared path near the bidirectional cycle path on the southern side of Burrows Avenue opposite Sydenham Station. Council Officers advised that the bidirectional cycle path terminates east of the car parking bays, and a shared path is proposed adjacent to the car parking. The alignment of the connection is such that it directs cyclists away from the parking to minimise the risk of dooring. Therefore, there is no specific offset distance as cyclists can be positioned anywhere within the shared path. In addition it was noted that there is shared path linemarking indicated on the plans adjacent to the parked cars to guide cyclists away from the car dooring area.

The representative for the Member for Balmain asked for clarity on the cyclist connection near the intersection of Burrows Avenue and Gleeson Avenue.  Council Officers advised that the cycle route for this project at the intersection comprises the shared path on the southern side of Burrows Avenue, a shared signalised crossing on Burrows Avenue on the eastern side of the intersection, and a shared signalised crossing on Gleeson Avenue on the northern side of the intersection.  The continuation of the cycle route north then links to the proposed shared path on the western side of Gleeson Avenue (on the overbridge) which is to be implemented as part of the Marrickville Road cycleway project.

The TFNSW representative raised a number of issues with the plans as follows:

·    The direction at which cyclists are meant to travel in the intersection of Burrows Avenue and George Street is unclear. Council Officers stated that directional signage will be added to the design plan.

·    There should be ‘No Parking’ or ‘No Stopping’ at the kerb extension on the northern side of Burrows Avenue. Council Officers stated that ‘No Stopping’ signage can be added if it is a requirement; however, Council has not proposed this at this kerb extension as it is clear that a vehicle cannot park adjacent to the kerb extension and Council has tried to avoid sign clutter. 

·    The high angle of the pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Princes Highway and Mary Street is unlikely to be supported by TfNSW. Obscure angles can result in reduced sight distance to pedestrians and other concerns.  Council Officers stated that the crossing is to be approved via the TCS process; however, the proposed crossing alignment is considered better at providing  sight distance than the current alignment.  

·    There are concerns with the size of the gaps in the island at the intersection of Unwins Bridge Road and George Street. However, this can be dealt with during the TCS reviews.

·    Each of the TCS components will need to be reviewed separately and changes to the entire design layout may be required, subject to TCS approval. 

·    TfNSW plan checking and admin fees will apply. 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1.   The final design solution for the M5 - St Peters Interchange Active Transport Works (plan no’s. 2997-01 to 2997-07) be approved to enable tender documentation to be prepared and a construction contract advertised; and

2.   The TCS designs resulting from this project be forwarded to TfNSW for approval

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0720 Item 5  Urban Amenity Improvement Program – Leichhardt and Camperdown Precincts (Gulgadya - Leichhardt & Damun-Stanmore 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: Rofe Street – Parramatta Road to Jarrett Street, Renwick Street – Parramatta Road to Jarrett Street, Norton Street – Parramatta Road to the Italian Forum, Crystal Street – Parramatta Road to Elswick Street, Balmain Road – Parramatta Road to end of Italian Forum, Catherine Street – Parramatta Road to Albion Street, Dot Lane – Balmain Road to Hay Street, Petersham Street – Parramatta Road to Queen Street, Johnstons Creek, Wigram Road and Pyrmont Bridge Road – 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 the design proposals as discussed in this report and as indicated on the attached plans be approved at the following locations:

1.   Rofe Street (plan no. 3010-1A-TCP-001) – public domain upgrades and conversion to a one way road (subject to TfNSW approval of the TMP);

2.   Renwick Street (plan no. 3010-1B-TCP-001) – public domain upgrades and provision of a 10km/hr shared zone (subject to TfNSW approval of the speed limit reduction);

3.   Norton Street (plan no. 3010-1C-TCP-001) – public domain upgrades;

4.   Crystal Street (plan no. 3010-1D-TCP-001 sheets 1 and 2) – public domain upgrades;

5.   Balmain Road (plan no. 3010-1E-TCP-001 sheets 1 and 2) – public domain upgrades and cycleway connection;

6.   Catherine Street (plan no. 3010-1F-TCP-001) – public domain upgrades and cycleway connection;

7.   Dot Lane (plan no. 3010-2A-TCP-001) – new cycleway connection;

8.   Petersham Street (plan no. 3010-3-TCP-001) – new pocket park (subject to TfNSW approval of the TMP);

9.   Johnstons Creek and Wigram Road – new pedestrian and cycleway connection; and

10. Pyrmont Bridge Road (plan no. 3010-4A-TCP-001 sheets 1 to 3) – public domain upgrades and cycleway connection (subject to TfNSW approval).

DISCUSSION

Officers tabled revised plans which replace Attachment 1 of Item 5. The updates consist of:

·    Page 1 & 2 - Rofe Street & Renwick Street ‘bicycles excepted’ restrictions on the ‘No Entry’ signs to allow bicycle contraflow.

·    Page 9 - Increase of shared path width to a min. 3.5m between Balmain Road and Hay Street with adjustment to car park layout.

·    Page 3 & 6 - Temporary shared path between Norton Street and Balmain Road to be used until Dot Lane connection is finalised.

The representative for the Member for Balmain requested that the subgrade at the proposed pedestrian crossing in Norton Street be strengthened to prevent damage to the road surface from bus traffic. Council Officers advised that this will be considered during preparation of the construction detail.

The TfNSW representative made the following comments:

·    It was noted that crossing priority is provided for cyclists on Wigram Road at Booth Lane; however, signage be included to indicate priority to pedestrians, such as a ‘Give Way’ sign. Council Officers will pass this request onto the designers for inclusion. 

·    The refuge island at the roundabout on Wigram Road needs to be altered to be at least 2m wide and 3m long for the safe storage of prams and wheelchairs. All refuge islands must accommodate at least the 2m width of the island.

·    TfNSW do not approve the recommendations for Pyrmont Bridge Road (State Road) through this Committee. There are concerns with the Pyrmont Bridge Road proposal which will be considered separately. 

The TfNSW comments were sent to the consultant for consideration.

The Inner West Bicycle Coalition representative requested for:

·    a ‘Bicycles Excepted’ sign be included on the ‘One Way’ signs on Renwick Street and Rofe Street. Council Officers advised that the updated plans, issued to the Committee on 2 July 2020, have now accommodated this request to allow bicycle contraflow.

·    a shared path be provided from Norton Street to Balmain Road. The updated plans include a temporary shared path between Norton Street and Balmain Road, to be used until the Dot Lane connection is finalised.

·    the shared path between Balmain Road and Hay Street be at least 3m wide to facilitate connection to urban amenities. Council Officers advised that, in the updated plans, the width of the shared path has been increased to a minimum of 3.5m with adjustment to the car park layout.

·    a shared path be provided from Nelson Street to Pyrmont Bridge Road to allow cyclists to complete the EW02 route from Albion Street to Pyrmont Bridge Road until a connection across Johnson Creek is developed. Council Officers advised that the potential for such a shared path is still in concept design phase, pending and subject to completion of the WestConnex Dive Site and TfNSW approvals.

·    a ‘pop-up’ lane on Pyrmont Bridge Road from Parramatta Road to Booth Street for city bound cyclists. Council Officers stated that this would require consideration and discussion with TfNSW, noting that this is a State Road. 

Clr da Cruz requested for:

·    consistent road markings be provided for the 10km/h shared zones on Renwick Lane and Renwick Street. Council Officers advised that 10km/h line marking symbols exist in Renwick Lane and will be added to the drawing.

·    provision of bicycle parking. Council Officers advised that bicycle parking is proposed for Norton Street, Renwick Street and Catherine Street, and will be included in the detailed design plans. 

·    pedestrian refuge or pram ramps on Catherine Street to provide a safe crossing from Albion Street to Redmond Street. Council Officers advised that a pedestrian refuge was considered but due to the volume of traffic and pedestrian movements generated by the Function Centre, the Parramatta Road/Catherine Street traffic lights were considered the safest crossing point.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the design proposals as discussed in this report and as indicated on the attached plans be approved at the following locations:

1.   Rofe Street (plan no. 3010-1A-TCP-001) – public domain upgrades and conversion to a one way road (subject to TfNSW approval of the TMP);

2.   Renwick Street (plan no. 3010-1B-TCP-001) – public domain upgrades and provision of a 10km/hr shared zone (subject to TfNSW approval of the speed limit reduction);

3.   Norton Street (plan no. 3010-1C-TCP-001) – public domain upgrades;

4.   Crystal Street (plan no. 3010-1D-TCP-001 sheets 1 and 2) – public domain upgrades;

5.   Balmain Road (plan no. 3010-1E-TCP-001 sheets 1 and 2) – public domain upgrades and cycleway connection;

6.   Catherine Street (plan no. 3010-1F-TCP-001) – public domain upgrades and cycleway connection;

7.   Dot Lane (plan no. 3010-2A-TCP-001) – new cycleway connection;

8.   Petersham Street (plan no. 3010-3-TCP-001) – new pocket park (subject to TfNSW approval of the TMP);

9.   Johnstons Creek and Wigram Road – new pedestrian and cycleway connection; and

10. Pyrmont Bridge Road (plan no. 3010-4A-TCP-001 sheets 1 to 3) – public domain upgrades and cycleway connection (subject to TfNSW approval).

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0720 Item 6  Goddard Street, Newtown - Proposed continuous footpath treatment in Goddard Street at King Street – Final Signage and Line Marking Plan 10134 (Damum - Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has finalised a design plan for a continuous footpath treatment in Goddard Street at King Street, Newtown. It is envisaged that the proposed works will have a positive impact on pedestrian and motorist safety and address concerns about pedestrian safety and driver behaviour in the area.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the detailed design plan for the continuous footpath treatment and associated signs and line markings in in Goddard Street at King Street, Newtown (as per Design Plan No.10134) be approved.  

DISCUSSION

The representative for TfNSW requested that signage be included to indicate priority to pedestrians, such as a ‘Give Way’ sign. Council Officers will pass this request onto the designers for inclusion. 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the detailed design plan for the continuous footpath treatment and associated signs and line markings in in Goddard Street at King Street, Newtown (as per Design Plan No.10134) be approved.  

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0720 Item 7  Dulwich Hill Station Precinct Public Domain Improvements (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A traffic and transport assessment for the detailed design of the Dulwich Hill Station Precinct Public Domain Improvements has now been undertaken.

The works will be delivered in 4 stages: Stage A, Stage B, Stage C and Stage D.

Stage A - Wardell Road - Dudley Street Intersection works, Dudley Street footpath works.

Stage B - Raised Entry Thresholds on Wardell Road, Bedford Cres and Wardell Road - Ewart Street intersection.

Stage C - Road works on Wardell Road from Wilga Ave to Ewart Street.

Stage D - Road works on Ewart Street between Murray Lane and Ewart Lane.

This assessment is only for Stage A of the Master Plan and the detailed design of Stage A has now been progressed. The following works are proposed to be undertaken within the Stage A:

·    Raised signalised intersection at Wardell Road / Dudley Street for improved safety and pedestrian movement;

·    A 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area proposed around the station precinct with relevant signage to further improve the safety of pedestrians;

·    New in road trees, raingarden and footpath treatments; and

·    Extended footpath areas to allow space for pedestrians, footpath dining, street gathering spaces, trees and planting; 

Overall the upgrades for stage A aligns well with the existing and planned pedestrian and cycling networks and are expected to improve the safety and efficiency of the station precinct. In particular, the raised, signalised intersection at Wardell Road / Dudley Street will help to address safety issues at the existing pedestrian crossing where crashes have been recorded, particularly as pedestrian movement increases with the implementation of the Sydney Metro upgrades. The intersection is proposed to be a scramble crossing to maximise space for pedestrian movement and allow pedestrians to cross in any direction at once.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the following proposed works to be undertaken as part of Stage A be APPROVED:

1.   Raised signalised intersection at Wardell Road / Dudley Street for improved safety and pedestrian movements (subject to separate TfNSW approval of TCS design);

2.   A 40 km/hr High Pedestrian Activity Area along Wardell Road from Ewart Street to Keith Street, Dudley Street from Wardell Road to Bailey Street and Bedford Crescent from Wardell Road to cul-de-sac (subject to separate TfNSW approval of the speed limit reduction).

3.   Extended footpath areas to allow space for pedestrians, footpath dining, street gathering spaces, trees and planting; and

4.   New in-road trees, raingarden and footpath treatments.

DISCUSSION

Councillor da Cruz requested a 30km/h speed zone be introduced at the High Pedestrian Activity Area around the station precinct. Council Officers advised that speed zoning is subject to TfNSW approval and a 30km/h speed limit is currently not supported as the TfNSW guidelines for High Pedestrian Activity Areas is set at 40km/h which is consistent with the speed limit within the existing school zone.

The Transit Systems representative requested that the height of the raised signalised intersection at Wardell Road and Dudley Street not exceed 75mm for safe passage of Transit Systems vehicles.

The TfNSW representative advised that each of the elements needs to be reviewed separately by TfNSW through the appropriate processes and the proposals are presented to the Committee only for information and any community input.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the following proposed works to be undertaken as part of Stage A be APPROVED:

1.   Raised signalised intersection at Wardell Road / Dudley Street for improved safety and pedestrian movements (subject to separate TfNSW approval of TCS design);

2.   A 40 km/hr High Pedestrian Activity Area along Wardell Road from Ewart Street to Keith Street, Dudley Street from Wardell Road to Bailey Street and Bedford Crescent from Wardell Road to cul-de-sac (subject to separate TfNSW approval of the speed limit reduction).

3.   Extended footpath areas to allow space for pedestrians, footpath dining, street gathering spaces, trees and planting; and

4.   New in-road trees, raingarden and footpath treatments.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0720 Item 8  Flood Street, Leichhardt - Road Occupancy (Gulgadya Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

This report considers a request received from BreastScreen NSW for the temporary placement of their mobile lab unit on the western side of Flood Street adjacent to Leichhardt Market Place within the existing ‘Taxi Zone’, for the duration of eight (8) weeks starting from Friday, 7 August to Saturday, 3 October 2020.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the road occupancy for the BreastScreen NSW mobile lab unit on the western side of Flood Street, adjacent to Leichhardt Market Place within the existing ‘Taxi Zone’, for the duration of eight (8) weeks starting from Friday, 7 August to Saturday, 3 October 2020 be supported.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the road occupancy for the BreastScreen NSW mobile lab unit on the western side of Flood Street, adjacent to Leichhardt Market Place within the existing ‘Taxi Zone’, for the duration of eight (8) weeks starting from Friday, 7 August to Saturday, 3 October 2020 be supported.

For motion: Unanimous

 LTC0720 Item 9 Seven Bridges Walk - Special Event (Gulgadga - Leichhardt & Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

The Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk event will be held on Sunday, 25 October 2020 at various locations in Sydney, including areas within the Inner West Council. The Event is in its fifteenth year of operation and the applicant seeks approval again in 2020.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk to be held on Sunday, 25 October

2020 be approved, subject to a current Public Liability Insurance Policy which includes

the Inner West Council being an interested party being submitted by the event organiser

prior to the event.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the Cancer Council NSW Seven Bridges Walk to be held on Sunday, 25 October

2020 be approved, subject to a current Public Liability Insurance Policy which includes the Inner West Council being an interested party being submitted by the event organiser prior to the event.

For motion: Unanimous

Council Meeting

28 July 2020

RECOMMENDATION

THAT the Mayor and Councillor Fees for 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 be set at the maximum level for a Metropolitan Large Council.  

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28 July 2020

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council give consideration to membership of Resilient Sydney, being $20,000 a year for the next 4 financial years.

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Resilient Sydney Strategy

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RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council receive and note report.

Cost

Description

$8M

Bin replacements - e.g. $2M North recycling, plus service changes and wear and tear. $6M+ for each property to have 1 bin replacement

$10M

Truck replacements – over 10 years

$3M

FOGO transfer station estimated between $1M – 3M with operational costs $150-500k pa. Processing facility not budgeted for as would be substantially higher.

$1.3M

Reuse centre/hub – council previously planned for Swamp Rd Tempe.

$2M

Contingency for unexpected reactive costs (e.g. China Sword price increases recycling or sudden increase in tonnage of waste collected)

$24.3M

Total

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RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council receive and note the report.

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RECOMMENDATION

THAT the report be received and noted.

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IWC June 2020

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IWC Economic and Investment Portfolio Commentary June 2020

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Motion:

THAT a report be brought back to Council clearly stating the policies being applied to each of the “Socially Responsible Investments” Instruments in our Portfolio in which we invested  $137.6million and that the information be published on our website along side the monthly investment reports.

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28 July 2020

Motion:

THAT Council:

1.   Notes the supplemented rate of JobSeeker and Youth Allowance has pulled 1.85 million people out of poverty, and that no permanent raise, in real terms, occurred since 1994. ^[a]The pre-COVID-19 rate of $40 a day caused immense hardship for unemployed people and students, with recipients struggling to keep a roof over their head, pay bills, put food on the table, and cover the cost of medicines and other essential expenses;

2.   Notes the Australian Bureau of Statistics data from May 2020 show roughly 11,000 in the LGA are either on JobSeeker or Youth Allowance rising from 4671 in December 2019, that to national unemployment rose to 7.1% and the underutilisation rate rise to 20.2%;^[b][c]

3.   Notes that the Disability Support Pension and Carers Payment were not supplemented despite COVID-19 having significant financial strain on recipients;

4.   Notes that the government have begun reintroduced mutual obligations despite the job vacancy rate dropping 43.2% since February 2020, and acknowledges reports that note the stress that these obligations place on Inner West residents and businesses;

5.   Notes a reduction in Newstart and YA rates on the 24th of September will plunge thousands into poverty, and that the 24th of September is being referred to as ‘Poverty Day';

6.   Notes that on the 23rd of July the Federal Government has the opportunity to confirm a permanent raise to welfare payments in line with the supplemented JobSeeker and Youth Allowance rates And keep 1.8m unwaged, underemployed, insecure workers and students above the poverty line;

7.   To call upon the Federal Government to commit to retaining the supplemented rates to JobSeeker and Youth Allowance, permanently increase the Disability Support Pension and Carers Payment;

8.   To campaign with AUWU, Addison Rd Community Centre, and Inner West Raise the Rate activists to Keep the Rate. Council will write to the AUWU and Addison Rd Community Centre to further explore mutual aid and campaign options; and

9.   Write to the Prime Minister, Federal Opposition Leader, relevant ministers and shadow ministers to share this motion.

Council Meeting

28 July 2020

Motion:

THAT Council:

1.   Expresses its opposition to the growing anti-Asian racism that has occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and stands in solidarity with the Asian Australian community;

2.   Endorses the work done by the Asian Australian Alliance to collect information on incidents of anti-Asian racism and encourages Inner West residents to fill out the COVID-19 Coronavirus Racism Incident Report Survey; and

3.   Endorses the Chinese Australian Forum’s #UnityOverFear campaign and agrees to add its logo to a Letter of Support (See Attachment 1).

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CAF letter to mayor and CAF open letter

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Motion:

THAT:

1.   Council make a submission to the DPIE consultation 50 Year Vision for Sydney’s Open Space and Parklands; with a specific focus on Callan Park, in particular:

. its history and heritage significance

. the exceptional beauty of its landscape

. the need for funding

. summarise the uses of Callan Park which makes this place so important for our community

. recognition that the Callan Park Act will remain in place to protect this site from privatisation or commercialisation.

2.   The submission should refer to the proposed Greater Sydney Parklands agency and how this agency will need to carefully manage the unique and diverse areas under its governance; and

3.   The submission be provided to Councillors for comment.

Council Meeting

28 July 2020

Motion:

THAT Council:

1.   Notes that the roll out of weekly Food Organics Only (FOO) collection service to multi-unit apartments in the former Marrickville LGA will now begin in September rather than July as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic;

2.   Develops a comprehensive communications plan to inform residents in the former Marrickville LGA of the roll out and availability of the new FOO service, and;

3.   Writes to the NSW Environment Minister noting his refusal since September 2019 to meet with interested Councils to discuss the establishment of a metropolitan-wide food recycling scheme and requesting an urgent meeting with Councils now to progress planning for the expansion of food recycling in Sydney.

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