Agenda of Council Meeting

Council Meeting

13 April 2021

Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting held remotely and livestreamed on Council’s website on 9 March 2021

Meeting commenced at 6.33pm

Present:
Darcy Byrne Victor Macri Marghanita Da Cruz Lucille McKenna OAM Colin Hesse Sam Iskandar Tom Kiat Pauline Lockie Julie Passas Rochelle Porteous John Stamolis Louise Steer Anna York Brian Barrett Elizabeth Richardson	Mayor Deputy Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor (6.38pm) Councillor (6.35pm) Councillor Councillor Councillor Acting General Manager Chief Operating Officer, Director Development and Recreation
Cathy Edwards-Davis	Director Infrastructure
Caroline McLeod	Acting Director City Living
Katherine Paixao	Acting Manager Governance
Carmelina Giannini	Acting Governance Coordinator

APOLOGIES:

Motion: (Byrne/Hesse)

THAT apologies from Councillor Drury and Councillor Raciti be accepted.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Porteous entered the meeting at 6.35pm

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS: Nil

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Hesse)

THAT the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 9 February 2021, Extraordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 23 February 2021 and Extraordinary Council Meeting held on Monday, 1 March 2021 be confirmed.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Procedural Motion (Kiat/Byrne)

THAT 2 additional speakers be allowed to speak on Item 11.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Julie Passas entered the meeting at 6.38pm

PUBLIC FORUM

The registered speakers were asked to address the meeting. The list of speakers is available on the last page of these minutes.

C0321(2) Item 22 Mayoral Minute: Condolence Motion to the Family of Karl-Heinz Fusting

Motion: (Hesse/Macri)

THAT Council writes a letter of condolence to the family of Karl-Heinz Fusting, expressing our sadness at his passing and thanking them for his incredible contribution to Sydney’s German community, and to the people of Tempe and Marrickville.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0321(2) Item 23 Mayoral Minute: Condolence Motion to the Family of James Leggatt

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Byrne)

THAT Council writes a letter of condolence to the family of James Leggatt, expressing our sadness at his passing and thanking them for his incredible contribution to tennis and the Inner West community.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Passas left the meeting at 7.53pm

C0321(2) Item 24 Mayoral Minute: Seeking Urgent Gazettal of Extended Trading Hours and Cultural Activities Planning Proposal

Motion: (Byrne/York)

THAT Council:

1. Notes the Council resolution of 27 October 2020 in relation to the Planning Proposal Pre-Exhibition Report - Extended Trading Hours and Cultural Activities;

2. Writes to the Planning Minister requesting the urgent approval of the Extended Trading Hours and Cultural Activities planning proposal; and

3. Promotes this advocacy through all Council communication channels.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Passas

Councillor Passas returned to the meeting at 7.55pm

C0321(2) Item 25 Mayoral Minute: 55 Smith Street, Summer Hill

Motion: (Byrne/Kiat)

THAT Council:

1. Writes to the Chair of the Inner West Local Planning Panel, which will consider the development application for 55 Smith Street, Summer Hill, requesting that the Panel convene a meeting with Summer Hill residents regarding the proposal in order to hear their views, and further requests that the Panel hearing at which the application is to be considered be held in Summer Hill or Ashfield in order to allow residents to attend and their views be heard;

2. Letterboxes all residents in Summer Hill to update them about the status of the development application for 55 Smith Street, explains the process through which the proposal will be considered by the State Government appointed Planning Panel and how residents can make individual submissions to the Panel and participate in the Panel’s hearing; and

3. Receives a report at the April Ordinary meeting summarising all significant residential development proposals (25 dwellings or more) that are under assessment or have been approved in this term of Council.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

En bloc

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

THAT Council move items 7, 8, 9, 12, 16 and 18 en bloc and adopt the recommendations contained within.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0321(2) Item 7 Proposed Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Submission 2021

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

THAT Council endorse and submit the proposed Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Submission in Attachment 2 by 19 March 2021.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0321(2) Item 8 Inner West Community Energy Practitioner Network

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

THAT Council:

1. Receives and notes the inaugural Inner West Community Energy Practitioner Network meeting outcomes; and

2. Provides support to community energy groups through the actions under “Council’s role” in this report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0321(2) Item 9 Investment Report as at 31 January 2021.

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

THAT the report be received and noted.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0321(2) Item 12 Notice of Motion: Inclusion of Solar Panels in Council projects

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

THAT Council ensure that the inclusion of rooftop solar panels is considered with every Council construction/renovation project to be funded within the project.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0321(2) Item 16 Notice of Motion: WestConnex Lilyfield Road

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

THAT Council progress work with TfNSW and the WestConnex project team to develop better traffic and pedestrian safety outcomes along Lilyfield Road.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0321(2) Item 18 Notice of Motion: Cement Australia Throughput Increase Application

Motion: (Byrne/Stamolis)

THAT Council:

1. Notes that Cement Australia is applying to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to increase the upper limit of the amount of cementitious material that can be unloaded, stored and dispatched at its terminal on Glebe Island in any single year, from 600,000 tonnes to up to 1.2 million tonnes;

2. Writes to the Planning Minister explaining Council’s concern that if the proposed allowable volume increase is accepted, the increase in truck movements from Glebe Island will have major traffic impacts in an area already heavily impacted by the construction of the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange; and

3. Writes to the Minister for Transport and Roads seeking the release of the traffic impact assessment for the proposal and the data identifying the estimated increase in traffic movements as well as the cumulative effect on Victoria Road, the City West Link and the ANZAC Bridge.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne left the meeting and vacated the chair at 8:28 pm and the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Macri assumed the chair

C0321(2) Item 1 Draft Car Share Policy - Public Exhibition

Motion: (Porteous/McKenna OAM)

THAT:

1. The draft Car Share Policy be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days with the following amendment; and

a) Remove 4.5; and

b) Add a new section on Accessibility to this policy which outlines the accessibility requirements for companies contracting with of council. For example the range of vehicles should include some vehicles which are suitable for use by people with disabilities and parking spaces for accessible vehicles should have appropriate access.

2. The results of the public exhibition are presented to Council along with a final Car Share Policy for adoption.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Byrne

C0321(2) Item 2 Dulwich Hill Parklands Plan of Management

Motion: (York/McKenna OAM)

THAT Council:

1. Adopt the Dulwich Hill Parklands Plan of Management as it relates to Arlington Reserve and Laxton Reserve;

2. Endorse the Plan of Management as it relates to the Crown land section of the Plan, specifically Johnson Park and Hoskins Park and refer this to the Minister for Water, Housing and Property for adoption;

3. Notes the Parklands provide critical habitat for fauna and flora and that close engagement with local environmental groups during the planning of park improvements will assist in delivering sound environmental as well as community outcomes;

4. Amend the Plan of Management to include ‘Investigate options for noise abatement structures or plantings to address noise pollution concerns’ as a ‘High Priority’ action for Arlington Recreation Reserve; and

5. Receive an update on the development of the Arlington Reserve Operational Plan by the May Council Ordinary Meeting (or earlier)

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Cr Byrne

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne returned to the Meeting at 8:49 pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Macri vacated the chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne assumed the chair.

C0321(2) Item 3 Balmain Leagues Voluntary Planning Agreement Engagement Outcomes Report

Motion: (McKenna OAM/Macri)

THAT Council enter into the Voluntary Planning Agreement for Balmain Leagues Site 138-152 Victoria Road, Rozelle.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Crs Hesse and Porteous

C0321(2) Item 4 Whites Creek Valley Park-Reclassification of Park Area as Off Leash

Motion: (Byrne/Da Cruz)

THAT consultation be undertaken with park users on the proposal in the report.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0321(2) Item 5 Local Traffic Committee Meeting - February 2021

Motion: (Steer/Byrne)

THAT the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held in February 2021 be received and the recommendations be adopted with the following amendments:

- LTC0221 Item 7 Minor Traffic Facilities - That the Disabled Parking zone and mobility parking space be reinstated in front of 11 Bruce Street on the eastern side of Bruce Street Stanmore; and

- LTC 0221 Item 14 ‘No Left Turn’ into Victoria Road from Moodie Street, Rozelle - That Council determines to temporarily continue the "No Left Turn" restriction into Victoria Road from Moodie Street with a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study to be undertaken within 6 months so that a permanent change, pending the outcome of the LATM, can be considered.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Cr Passas

Councillor Porteous left the Meeting at 9:25 pm.

C0321(2) Item 6 National General Assembly of Local Government 2021

Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)

THAT Council:

1. Nominate Councillors Byrne, Lockie, Da Cruz, Hesse, Steer and Iskandar to attend the National General Assembly of Local Government 2021; and

2. Submit to the conference the following motions:

a) JobSeeker Payment

THAT:

i. The Federal Government's revised rate of the jobseeker payment, of $44.00 per day is inadequate and will result in millions of Australian citizens being unnecessarily trapped in poverty. After 25 years with no increase to the incomes of unemployed Australians an increase of just $3.57 per day above the previous rate of the Newstart payment is insufficient; and

ii. Council write to all Mayors and Councillors throughout Australia requesting that their Councils adopt this resolution and request that it be tabled at the National Assembly of Local Government.

b) RacismNotWelcome

THAT this National General Assembly:

i. Notes that the #RacismNotWelcome campaign was created by the Inner West Multicultural Network (IWMN) as a grassroots anti-racism campaign for local Councils and communities to create safe places;

ii. Encourages all Councils to endorse the #RacismNotWelcome campaign; and

iii. Writes to the Prime Minister and relevant Minister/s to:

a. Express grave concern at the rise of racism in Australia;

b. Request funding be made available to Councils to support the rollout of the #RacismNotWelcome campaign.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Cr Passas

Amendment (Byrne/Hesse)

a) JobSeeker Payment

THAT:

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Cr Passas

Absent: Cr Porteous

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

At 9.34pm, the Mayor, Councillor Byrne issued a warning to Councillor Passas for making assertions in debate and not desisting on making those assertions when requested to..

Amendment (Lockie/Byrne)

THAT Council submits to the conference the following motion:

#RacismNotWelcome campaign

That the National General Assembly:

i. Notes that the #RacismNotWelcome campaign was created by the Inner West Multicultural Network (IWMN) as a grassroots anti-racism campaign for local Councils and communities to create safe places;

ii. Encourages all Councils to endorse the #RacismNotWelcome campaign; and

iii. Writes to the Prime Minister and relevant Minister/s to:

a. Express grave concern at the rise of racism in Australia;

b. Request funding be made available to Councils to support the rollout of the #RacismNotWelcome campaign.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Cr Passas

Absent: Cr Porteous

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

Councillor Porteous returned to the Meeting at 9:54 pm.

C0321(2) Item 10 Council's Insurance Claim Processing System

Motion: (Byrne/Passas)

THAT Council defer consideration of this item to the April Ordinary Meeting and that data on the assessment awarding of claims be included in the report. This report should also address the rationale for and the cost of outsourcing the management of the under deductible/excess claims for its Public Liability Professional Indemnity and Motor Vehicle insurance, and assessing whether these services should be brought back into Council’s operations.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0321(2) Item 11 Notice of Motion: Yabsley Ave, Ashfield - Proposed Pedestrian Access Point

Motion: (Kiat/Byrne)

THAT Council facilitate an onsite meeting in March 2021 at Yabsley Avenue with residents of Yabsley Ave and relevant officers from Inner West Council and City of Canterbury-Bankstown Council to consider resident concerns regarding the proposed pedestrian access point in DA-826/2020 and possible actions both Councils can take to address these concerns. To be reported back to Council in April 2021.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0321(2) Item 13 Notice of Motion: Odour Control Unit in Wolli Valley

Motion: (Porteous/Hesse)

THAT Council:

1. Express its continuing support for the Wolli Creek Regional Park and the popular Two Valley Trail;

2. Note that the Park is still incomplete more than 20 years after it was announced by the NSW Government and that it is again threatened by the action of a State agency;

3. Writes to the Minister for Water, Property and Housing, urging her to personally and urgently review Sydney Water’s proposed location for an Odour Control Unit at Unwin St, Earlwood, given its major impact on a valued regional resource and ask that it be relocated outside Wolli Creek Regional Park;

4. Writes to the Minister for the Environment, to expedite land transfers to formalise the park boundaries and secure the future of Wolli Creek Regional Park; and

5. Use its publicity channels to alert Inner West residents to the issue.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0321(2) Item 14 Notice of Motion: GreenWay Steering Committee and GreenWay Officer

Motion: (Kiat/Lockie)

THAT Council:

1. Acknowledge the crucial community liaison role (separate from general community members and/or those with direct property interests) played by the Greenway Steering Committee and support its continuation, to be supported by the return of a GreenWay officer role; and

2. Receive a report outlining options for the GreenWay Steering Committee and a dedicated GreenWay officer ahead of the 2021/22 budget, following consultation with key community stakeholders.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Cr Passas

C0321(2) Item 15 Notice of Motion: Traffic Assessment around Ashfield Pool

Motion: (Passas/Byrne)

THAT as a matter of urgency, given the major impact the new Ashfield Pool is having on traffic, parking and safety, that this be referred to the Local Traffic Committee and be reported to an Ordinary Council meeting in May 2021.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

C0321(2) Item 17 Notice of Motion: Print and Post infringement notice

Motion: (Byrne/Passas)

THAT Council:

1. Notes the Councillor Briefing Note proposing Regulatory Services implement a 6-month trial of Revenue NSW’s Print and Post service;

2. Notes the Council resolution of 13 October 2020 in relation to the use of technology in Parking Management and Enforcement;

3. Receives a report on what community consultation, particularly with residents and affected business owners, was undertaken prior to making the decision to implement a 6-month trial of the Print and Post service: and

4. Defers any implementation of a Print and Post trial until a report on the upcoming tender for the provision of parking technology comes to Council.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Confidential Session

Motion: (Byrne/Macri)

THAT Council enter into Confidential session.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

That in accordance with Section 10A(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, the following matters be considered in Closed Session of Council for the reasons provided:

C0321(2) Item 21 Lambert Park Lease Negotiations update (Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993) that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

Motion: (Byrne/Lockie)

THAT Council move back into the Open Session of the Council Meeting.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Extension of Time

Motion: (Byrne/Hesse)

THAT the meeting be extended until 11.20pm.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Councillor Stamolis retired from the Meeting at 11:10 pm.

Reports with Confidential Information

C0321(2) Item 21 Lambert Park Lease Negotiations update

Motion: (Macri/Iskandar)

THAT:

1. Council officers progress option 1 (amended) to continue to negotiate a lease based on the principles of exclusive access in return for community access for schools during school hours;

2. Council suspends the operation of Clause 10(2) (c) and (d) of the Land & Property Policy for the purpose of finalizing a lease of Lambert Park to the Apia Club of 10 years plus a 5 year option;

3. Council confirms that a requirement of a new lease is a documented maintenance program agreed between the Apia Club & Council, where any maintenance obligations fall to the Club;

4. Council and Apia Club jointly apply to obtain grant funds to replace the existing synthetic pitch and if funds are not available Apia agrees to fund these works when the pitch fails to meet Football NSW standards. Noting that they will have access to the sinking fund which currently sits at $270,000;

5. Apia Club be responsible for all other capital improvements which are largely designed to benefit the Club and community. The improvements that require consent be lodged for assessment with Council;

6. Council agrees that a breach of the lease terms will be reported to Council;

7. Council seeks a new lease to be negotiated by the 30 June 2021;

8. On the signing of the Lease the Club reimburse the council for the cost of the removal of the Grandstand roof. Note the Club has replaced the roof at their expense; and

9. The Apia Club provides $26,000 p.a rent and contribute $45,000 p.a into the sinking fund.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Iskandar and Macri

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

Foreshadowed Motion (McKenna OAM/Porteous)

THAT:

1. Council agrees to APIA continuing to lease the ground under current conditions while a lease renewal is being negotiated and outstanding issues are being addressed;

2. Council writes to the Club seeking confirmation about the revenue generated from the hiring and sub-leasing of the ground to allow for a fair and transparent assessment of renewed leasing conditions;

3. Council receives a further report from Council officers on the development consent issues and health and safety issues identified in the report;

4. A report on the financial information received from the Club in point 2 and the response to development consent issues and health and safety issues as outlined in point 3 be brought to the May 2021 meeting of Council;

5. Council require that any new lease of Lambert Park ensures that the sporting field and the related facilities (toilets etc) are made available to third party community groups. There should be a minimum number of hours and times during the week (to be agreed) that the sporting field is designated for community use. Priority should be given to users located within the Inner West council area;

6. Council requires that the community use of Lambert Park has oversight of council staff, including the charging of any fees;

7. Rent from APIA for Lambert Park should be in line with any income generated from use of Lambert Park by APIA including sub-leasing to third parties;

8. Council include Action Points 3 – 7 from the Confidential report. Exclude Points 1 and 2; and

9. The new lease to be brought to a Council meeting to be approved before signing.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Crs Iskandar and Macri

Meeting closed at 11.16pm.

Public Speakers:

Item #	Speaker	Suburb
Item 1:	Harri Bancroft	Newtown
Item 4:	Lorna Grear	Annandale
Item 5:	Susan Trousdale John O’Brien	Rozelle Stanmore
Item 10:	Colin Stokes	Camperdown
Item 11:	Muhilan Sriravindrarajah Paul Pagini	Ashfield Ashfield
Item 13:	Peter Stevens	Bexley North
Item 15:	Chung Chan	Croydon
Item 16:	David Murrant	Lilyfield
Item 21:	Franco Parisi Ashleigh Palombi Georgia Yeoman-Dale	Chiswick Queensclff Kirribilli

Unconfirmed minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 9 March 2021.

Council Meeting

13 April 2021

Minutes of Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 30 March 2021 at Ashfield Service Centre

Meeting commenced at 6.32pm

Present:

Darcy Byrne

Victor Macri

Marghanita Da Cruz Mark Drury

Lucille McKenna OAM

Colin Hesse

Sam Iskandar

Tom Kiat

Pauline Lockie

Julie Passas

Vittoria Raciti

John Stamolis

Louise Steer

Anna York
Brian Barrett

Mark Anderson

Scott Phillips

Mayor

Deputy Mayor

Councillor

Acting General Manager

LGNSW Management Solutions

Chief Executive Officer LGNSW Management Solutions

APOLOGIES:

Motion: (Da Cruz/Kiat)

THAT apologies from Councillor Porteous be accepted.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS: Nil

Confidential Session

Motion: (Hesse/Drury)

THAT Council enter into Confidential session.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Procedural Motion: (Passas)

THAT Councillor Byrne stand down as Mayor

The Mayor ruled this motion Out of Order as the meeting was already in Closed Session and Item 1 was being considered.

The Mayor issued a warning at 6.34pm to Clr Passas for her repeated interjections.

ADJOURNMENT

6.34pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

6.35pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

The Mayor issued a second warning at 6:37pm to Clr Passas for her repeated interjections.

ADJOURNMENT

6.37pm - The Mayor, Clr Byrne adjourned the meeting for a short recess.

6.43pm– The Mayor, Clr Byrne resumed the meeting.

Motion of Dissent: (Passas/Stamolis)

THAT dissent be moved in the Chairperson’s ruling that the Councillor’s procedural motion for Councillor Byrne to stand down as Mayor was out of order.

Motion Lost

For Motion: Crs Passas and Stamolis

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

The Mayor’s ruling was upheld.

That in accordance with Section 10A(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, the following matters be considered in Closed Session of Council for the reasons provided:

C0321(2) Item 1 Recruitment of Permanent General Manager contains personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors) (Section 10A(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1993)

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne left the meeting and vacated the chair at 7:43 pm and the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Macri assumed the Chair.

Councillor Passas left the meeting at 7.47pm

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne returned to the Meeting at 7:48 pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Macri vacated the Chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne assumed the Chair.

Councillor Passas returned to the meeting at 7.48pm

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne left the meeting and vacated the chair at 7:56 pm and the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Macri assumed the Chair.

The Mayor, Councillor Byrne returned to the Meeting at 7:57 pm. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Macri vacated the Chair and the Mayor, Councillor Byrne assumed the Chair.

Councillor Passas left the meeting at 8.22pm

Councillor Passas returned to the meeting at 8.24pm

Reports with Confidential Information

C0321(2) Item 1 Recruitment of Permanent General Manager

Motion: (Drury/Hesse)

THAT Council note the deliberations of the Selection Panel report prepared by the independent external facilitator, LGNSW Management Solutions, on behalf of the Selection Panel and Council offers Candidate A the position of General Manager and that in the event Candidate A does not accept the offer, Candidate B be offered the position.

Candidate A received 9 votes from Councillors Byrne, Da Cruz, Drury, Hesse, Iskandar, Kiat, McKenna OAM, Steer and York.

Candidate B received 5 votes from Councillors Lockie, Macri, Passas, Raciti and Stamolis.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Crs Lockie, Macri, Passas, Raciti and Stamolis

Councillors Lockie and York left the meeting at 8.52pm.

Councillors Lockie and York returned to the meeting at 8:53pm.

Councillor Lockie left the meeting at 8.56pm.

Councillor Lockie returned to the meeting at 8.57pm.

Councillor Passas retired from the meeting at 9.01pm.

Councillor Hesse left the meeting at 9.02pm.

Councillor Hesse returned to the meeting at 9.05pm.

Councillors Macri and Raciti retired from the meeting at 9.23pm.

Motion: (Kiat/Steer)

THAT Council:

1. Offer a contract of employment for the position of General Manager of the Inner West Council for a period of 5 years including a total annual remuneration package within the range identified in the Acting General Manager’s confidential report and negotiations be undertaken by LG Management Solutions and the contract be signed by Councillors Kiat and Steer;

2. Note that the form of contract of employment is required to be the Standard Contract for the Employment of General Managers as approved by the Chief Executive of the Division of Local Government;

3. Note that LGNSW Management Solutions will assist in the development of a performance agreement for the new General Manager;

4. Note that the appointment is made in accordance with merit selection principles as required by s349 of the Local Government Act;

5. Note that the recruitment process has been carried out and completed in accordance with the Local Government Act and the Office of Local Government’s guidelines for the appointment of General Managers;

6. Ensure all documentation produced and submitted through the process be maintained and properly recorded in accordance with statutory obligations and Freedom of Information principles; and

7. Appoint the Chief Operating Officer as acting General Manager between 9 April 2021 and the commencement of the new General Manager.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Crs Macri, Passas and Raciti

Motion: (Kiat/Steer)

THAT Council move back into the Open Session of the Council Meeting.

Motion Carried

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

Against Motion: Nil

Absent: Crs Macri, Passas and Raciti

Meeting closed at 9.35 pm.

Council Meeting

13 April 2021

Item No: C0421(1) Item 5

Subject: Consolidation of Sporting Ground Fees and Charges

Prepared By: Aaron Callaghan - Parks and Recreation Planning Manager

Authorised By: Elizabeth Richardson - Chief Operating Officer, Director Development and Recreation

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council:

1. Endorse the consolidation of fees and charges for Sporting Ground hire as proposed in this report which are based on transparency, equity and fairness in sporting ground fees and charges;

2. Consider formal adoption of the Sporting Ground fees and charges model highlighted in this report as part of the 2021/22 budget considerations; and

3. Note the key stakeholder engagement which has been undertaken with peak sporting associations and local sporting clubs along with the formal support which has been received.

DISCUSSION

Since amalgamation in 2016 Council has been administering its Sporting Ground fees and charges on the three former Council rates.

At the Council meeting on the 25 June 2019 consideration was given to the Inner West budget for 2019/2020, including the proposed fees and charges. Council resolved the following (in part):

6. Defer the new fees and charges for sporting grounds pending consultation with the relevant peak sporting associations and that those associations be requested to formally submit a position to officers on who fees can best be harmonised, with the matter to be reported back to an August Council meeting. The existing fees system with standard CPI increase remain in place in the interim.

Sporting ground fees and charges differ widely across the local government area and this has created significant administration challenges for Council officers in administering allocation fees and charges. Significantly however the fundamental issue is the financial inequity to sporting clubs in what they are charged for using the same hours of use on sporting fields in the former local government areas.

For example, a soccer club that uses one field for the season three nights a week for training, and both days on the weekend for games, is charged depending on where the field is located as follows:

· Club A in former Ashfield LGA pays $24,546

· Club B in former Leichhardt LGA pays $8,800

· Club C in former Marrickville LGA pays $14,057

This approach is inequitable even though the sporting field is the same size, with the same hours so usage. The difference between Club A and Club C is $10,489. The proposed new fees and charges model consolidates the fees and charges and creates an equitable playing field for all community-based sporting clubs and associations.

Council officers are proposing consolidated fees and charges for 2020/2021 that will harmonise sporting ground fees and charges across the Inner West and deliver financial equity to hirers. Consultation with sporting bodies and parent sporting associations has been carried out as part of this process.

The proposed fees and charges have been endorsed by the majority of inner west sporting clubs.

Current Cost Recovery

Councils sporting grounds are subsidised by Council with expenditure on sporting grounds over $1.6 million per annum on turf maintenance, line marking and seasonal change over (excludes Leichhardt Oval, Henson, Arlington, turf wickets, on-costs, maintenance park buildings/ facilities, capital expenditure and depreciation). Income from sporting grounds $515,000 per annum.

Summary of Current Fees and Charges Models

All current models recognise the community benefit that is provided from sporting ground use by community-based sporting clubs. In this respect it needs to be highlighted that pricing models (both current and proposed) are aimed at a partial recovery only.

Table 1.0: Current models compared

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Leichhardt Fees and Charges Model

The Leichhardt Model has been in place since at least 2012. Winter seasonal ground hire charged is in bands of hours. A fee cap of $8,800 is applied once seasonal training exceeds 350 hours. Annual CPI increases have been applied to the band of hours fees but not the cap. Had CPI been applied to the cap, it would now be $10,369. (See table 1.1)

Under any new model the annual CPI will cap be applied. In addition, threshold of 350 hours per ground is recommend increasing to 500 hours. Since the model was implemented ground usage increased substantially due to increased participation levels This in turn incurs additional cost to Council for ground maintenance. Summer seasonal hire is at an hourly rate, with capped fees once 350 hours is reached.

Ashfield Fees and Charges Model

Under the former Ashfield model seasonal ground hire is based on day of use. Saturdays and Sundays have differing seasonal rates. Weekdays are charged by the hour with higher costs with lights. Lighting costs also fluctuate whereby a discount is applied where it can be demonstrated that 70% of participants are locally based. All fees incur annual CPI increases.

Marrickville Fees and Charges Model

The Marrickville model is similar to Ashfield’s. A weekend day seasonal rate applies with a single hourly rate for all types of weekday use.

Table 1.1 Leichhardt model cap if CPI was applied

The cap of $8,800 in the Leichhardt model is triggered once 350 hours per field is reached. The cap has been in place since at least 2012. However, annual CPI adjustments have not applied. The effect has meant that sporting clubs that reached the cap have been paying less per field each year in real terms. The table shows the annual increase, and actual discount received, per field against CPI. Clubs with field hire below the cap received annual CPI increases on their fees and charges.

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Proposed Consolidated Fees and Charges Model

Council officers are proposing that a consolidated fees and charges model is adopted which aims to maximise ground use, remove fee inequity, simplifying administration and provide financial certainty for seasonal users. Under the proposed model, to qualify for seasonal rates a hirer must have a minimum of 15 bookings per season per field.

Turf fields: Football, Rugby League, Rugby Union, AFL, Ultimate Frisbee

The proposed model includes these key features for each sports field hired:

· Set an hourly rate with a 25% loading for flood light use

· No difference between weekday or weekend use

· Adopts a cap limit per field (as per the former Leichhardt Council)

· Sets the cap threshold at 500 hours per field to better reflect actual usage

· Establishes a cap rate at $10,000 with annual CPI increases to apply

· Establishes a loading of $1,000 for each additional 100 hours used over the cap

· Fees are inclusive of GST

Table 1.2 Recommended Fees and Charges for turf fields

	No lights	With flood lights
Hourly Rate	$22.00	$27.50

Table 1.3 Cap Criteria

	Hours Reached	Fee
Cap	500 hours	$10,000
Loading	@ additional 100 hours	$1,000

Current Model vs Proposed Model

Council officers have tested the proposed fees and charges model by utilising traditional seasonal hours of use for each sports club. The model in Table 1.4 highlights the clear disparities in fees and charges with the current model and the equity and consistency which is achieved with the implementation of the proposed fees and charges model.

Table 1.4 Current Fees and Charges Model Versus Proposed Model

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Example usage one sports field for season:

· 4 training hours, 3 nights a week, under lights, for 22 weeks (264 hours)

· 8 game hours each Saturday and Sunday for 20 weeks (320 hours)

Support for model

The following seasonal sporting hirers have endorsed the consolidated fees and charges model:

Comparison with Neighbouring Councils

Table 1.5 below highlights the comparison with other local Council’s for football (largest sporting partner in terms of sporting participants in the Inner West)

This comparison is based on the following key assumptions:

· 4 weeknight training hours under lights, 3 times a week for 22 weeks

· 8 game hours, 2 weekend days for 20 weeks

Table 1.5 Council Comparison -Football (Soccer)

Note:

· * Strathfield Council also at a cost recovery utility charge for floodlighting per field

· ** Canada Bay and Burwood set max 6 hours on weekend game days or additional loading is charged

Table 1.5 highlights that training and games fees based on hours of use for football (soccer) in the Inner West Council LGA are comparable to neighboring Local Government areas. The Inner West model is however uniquely tailored to local needs. It is important to recognise that the Inner West LGA has an acute shortage of sporting grounds and significant deficiencies in training grounds. This is amplified with the increasing demand for access to training space by local clubs due to an increasing population and active community. The model proposed has been designed specifically to accommodate for locally based community sporting needs. Local Government areas such as Canada Bay and Canterbury/Bankstown do not have the same demands placed on open space access and significantly these LGA areas can accommodate for a wider demand of local sporting needs given their supply of open space.

Summer Sports-Summer Cricket

The proposed model includes these key features for each sports field hired:

· Half day and full day rates for synthetic wickets to reflect how games are scheduled

· Hourly rate available for shorter bookings

· Mini-wickets 50% fee

· Cricket nets booked per net per hour

· Turf wickets increase daily seasonal rate to $450

· Fees are inclusive of GST

Table 2.0 Recommended Fees and Charges for cricket

Usage	Rate
Synthetic
Full day	$120
Half day	$66
Min	$25
Hourly	$25
Nets per hour	$7
Turf
Day	$450

Community Sporting Club Engagement and Support for Model

Council officers have undertaken extensive engagement with community-based sporting clubs and association in relation to the proposed model. This has included face to face presentations with both Association and club-based community sporting clubs. Letters of support are attached to this report as Attachment 1.

The following seasonal hirers have endorsed the model

· Cricket NSW

· Balmain South Sydney Cricket Club

· Leichhardt Wanderers Cricket Club

· Marrickville Cricket Club

· Summer Hill Cricket Club

· Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

· Sydney Cricket Club

· Canterbury & Western Suburbs Cricket Association

· Inner West Harbour Cricket Association

· Sydney Morning Cricket Association

· Sixers Cricket League

· Ashfield Cricket Club

Athletics

Recommendation. No change. The seasonal hourly rate of $25 per hour will continue to apply to hire of Council’s athletics field.

Financial Implications on Sporting Clubs.

The proposed new fees and charges model has been tested against actual usage of all seasonal hirers. In the first year of introduction Council’s overall income from sporting fees and charges is expected to reduce by a maximum of 10%.

Table 2.1 Seasonal Hirers Current vs Proposed Model

Football Clubs

Rugby League

Rugby Union

AFL

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Based on an assessment of historical hours of use Council will experience a net decline in income for the 2021/22 financial year of approximately 10% of previous revenue streams associated with sporting ground seasonal fees and charges.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩

Letters of Support

Council Meeting

13 April 2021

Item No: C0421(1) Item 10

Subject: Aquatic Services Fees & Charges

Prepared By: Simon Duck - Senior Manager Aquatic Services

Authorised By: Elizabeth Richardson - Chief Operating Officer, Director Development and Recreation

THAT:

1. Council notes that:

a) Customer engagement and industry benchmarking process has been undertaken and that fees structures for Inner West Aquatics Facilities are recognised as good value for industry leading facilities and services.

b) That the Aquatics Facilities provide a range of ‘free entry’ and ‘come and try/open’ days at each facility to encourage participation across the wider LGA at each facility.

c) Financial support provided for the operation AKAC during the COVID19 pandemic

d) The current ‘lifestyle membership’ is available at both AAC and LPAC.

2. Council develop a program to provide Learn to Swim and access to Health and Fitness services in the form of blocks of swimming lessons and entry passes for fitness programs for low income families and individuals;

3. Commencing in FY22/23, that LTS fees and charges be gradually harmonised over several years and also ensure that concession prices for LTS exist at all IWC Aquatics facilities;

4. Commencing in FY 22/23, all fee categories are gradually harmonised to ensure parity across all programs and services; and

5. Council endorse the single ‘Lifestyle Membership’ fee of $55.00 per fortnight across all aquatic facilities including the AKAC, subject to exhibition as part of the FY21/22 Annual Budget.

DISCUSSION

At its meeting of the 10^th November 2020, Council resolved a number of matters in relation to the fees and charges at Council’s Aquatic Centres.

Each of these resolutions is addressed in turn below:

1. Survey and report back to Council the fee structure on all pools operated by Council in our Local Government Area with the view for Council to decide entry and user costs and that the previously provided free one-off family pass for Ashfield residents continue. This pass was sent out with rate notices. Also, Council has an obligation to ensure that learn to swim facilities are available for people on low incomes and support benefits, for that purpose entry fee should be waived for these attending learn to swim classes;

In relation to the fees and charges for the Inner West Council Aquatics facilities, a review and benchmarking exercise has been undertaken to provide some background information and to establish an approach for ongoing determination of the fees and charges for the IWC Aquatics facilities. This is provided in Attachment 1.

This has determined that the current fees and charges in place for the various Inner West Council Aquatics Facilities can be generally be confirmed as being very good value for industry leading facilities. Whilst there are some anomalies between price points, Council generally offer services at the good value or mid-point end of the industry benchmark. In a recent survey of customers at Inner West Aquatics Customers, 1454 respondents rated the service value and standard of facilities for the IWC Facilities as being 8 out of 10. This is an excellent result given the wide variety of programs and services on offer and confirms benchmarking data finding that the facilities are currently priced at a good value range when compared to other like facilities.

Rates Notice- Family Pass for Ashfield residents

The former free family pass that was sent out to Ashfield residents is a program not replicated in other former Council areas. On this basis, it is recommended that consideration is given to a wider approach where free entry is provided to encourage participation in recreation through a range of activities including Seniors week, Youth week and through various free entry open days or come and try events held across multiple facilities each year.

Learn to Swim for low income families.

In relation to Learn to Swim (LTS) program, there are a range of concessions rates as well as first and subsequent child rates for the LTS across the various facilities. Whilst there are some variances in the LTS pricing, prices should be harmonised over coming years to ensure that prices and options are the same across all IWC Aquatics Facilities. It should be further considered that where low income families are at a high risk of non-participation in learning to swim, that the Aquatics team in conjunction with the Community Services Team or other appropriate Council process develop an assessment procedure whereby blocks of Learn to Swim lessons can be provided to those high risk families.

2. Receive a report on fee structures for Learn to Swim participants, including advice on how accessibility could be increased by waiving entry fees for participants;

It can be summarised that the IWC currently provides good value LTS prices across the various Aquatics Facilities when benchmarked against the broader industry. Whilst concession LTS prices are not widely available for LTS across the broader industry, the IWC provides these options at both the AAC and AKAC noting that they are not currently available at LPAC. It is further recommended that the harmonisation of fees and charges over coming years will provide an opportunity to introduce concession LTS prices at the LPAC to reflect what is currently in place at AKAC and AAC.

3. Conduct community consultation on the accessibility of our pools in terms of affordability, with the aim of reaching a progressive fee structure that ensures no one is excluded from our aquatic centres (including gyms and other facilities) based on their inability to pay.

It can be established that the fees and charges that exist within the various Aquatics Facilities of IWC represent very good value for the industry leading standards of programs and services that exist. Whilst this exercise has highlighted some variations between price points that exist for the different programs and services within the IWC, for the most part, there is a wide range of concession, pensioner, child and student rates which provide access to the various programs and services. It is recommended that the approach in coming years is to progressively harmonise the various offerings to ensure that the same concession rates and general price modelling exist across all programs and service areas.

4. Commit to extending as soon as possible the ‘Lifestyle Membership’ to all pools, without increasing the current cost of this membership, noting that the pools whose operations are outsourced to Belgravia have not yet been included;

The lifestyle membership is currently in place and being offered at both LPAC and the AAC. It cannot however be implemented at the AKAC given the current price point is already slightly more expensive at AKAC for a gym membership. On this basis, it is recommended that a single standard membership price of $55 per fortnight be applied for Lifestyle membership from 1 July 2021 which will allow all facilities to participate in this program.

5. Receive a report on the total cost of subsidies and waivers provided to Belgravia as a result of Council’s 8 September 2020 resolution to vary the service contract

The AKAC was closed for operation as a result of the Covid-19 disruption and the subsequent NSW Government requirements on 23^rd March 2020. During this time, all programs and services provided by the site were not in operation and no income was received at the site. The closure of AKAC continued until mid-June where some limited services were able to be returned to operation. All centre programs and services were then returned to operation from July 1^st, 2020 onwards however there remained significant ongoing controls and limitations placed on these services by the NSW Government. These affected all of Councils Aquatics facilities.

As a result of the circumstances created by Covid-19 disruption and the requirement to continue to provide Aquatic services to the community surrounding AKAC, it is confirmed that

· Council provided limited support to Belgravia Leisure for the period March 23^rd, 2020 to June 14^th, 2020 as outlined in Confidential Attachment 2.

· Council temporarily amended the service contract in place with Belgravia Leisure and the ‘service fee’ payments as outlined in the financial attachment.

· The service contract in place with Belgravia Leisure is returned to full status from 1 January 2021.

6. Report back on costs for seniors, concession card holders and pensioners at the various aquatic centres;

A variety of rates for seniors, students and concession card holders exist across IWC facilities. When IWC facilities are benchmarked across the broader industry, these price points generally represent very good value for various programs and services. Whilst there are some anomalies between IWC prices, it is recommended that these be harmonised on the coming years.

7. Receive a report outlining options for promoting Ashfield Aquatic Centre in the community through targeted promotions e.g. ‘seniors swim free week’, or other free entry days aligned with special days or events; and

It is recommended that the various Aquatics facilities are integrated and aligned with each other regarding activities events, open days and other programs designed to increase physical activity and wellbeing in the community. To this end it is proposed that there is one free open day each year for all of Councils Aquatic Centres- free entry from 10am-2pm to promote Wellness, Recreation and participation in Aquatics, Health and Fitness activities. Further to the above, Seniors week, Youth week, come and try passes, refer a friend and other initiatives be undertaken where participation in recreation is encouraged through free access for those registered and engaging in the various programs and initiatives.

Summary

After undertaking the benchmarking process, it can be confirmed that the Council’s Aquatics Facilities generally provide excellent programs and services in industry leading facilities whilst delivering these at very good value. User feedback confirms high levels of satisfaction for the various programs and services which is a testament to the Aquatics Team and frontline staff who deliver services across a wide range of areas. It is however clear that whilst the current fees and charges provide a good range of services and price points at all facilities, a process of harmonisation will be required to ensure parity across the various centres for these services. To this end, it is suggested that the financial year 2022/23 is used as the starting point given the return of the AKAC and FDAC to Council operation and the commencement of the strategic direction for Council to operate all of its own Aquatics facilities from 1 July 2022 onwards.

ATTACHMENTS

1.⇩	Customer Survey & Industry Benchmarking
2.	Summary of Financial Support to Belgravia Leisure - Confidential

Council Meeting

13 April 2021

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held electronically in March 2021

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

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

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT

Clr Victor Macri	Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Cathy Peters	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
SC Tony Kenny	NSW Police - Inner West Police Area Command
Sgt Charles Buttrose	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
Tanmila Samin Islam	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Adrian Prichard	Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services
Clr Marghanita da Cruz	Councillor – Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward (Alternative Chair)
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)
Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Nil.

APOLOGIES:

Nil.

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held in February 2021 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting held in February 2021 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 9 March 2021 with the following amendments:

- LTC0221 Item 7 Minor Traffic Facilities - That the Disabled Parking zone and mobility parking space be reinstated in front of 11 Bruce Street on the eastern side of Bruce Street Stanmore; and

- LTC 0221 Item 14 ‘No Left Turn’ into Victoria Road from Moodie Street, Rozelle - That Council determines to temporarily continue the "No Left Turn" restriction into Victoria Road from Moodie Street with a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study to be undertaken within 6 months so that a permanent change, pending the outcome of the LATM, can be considered.

EMAIL CONFIRMATION OF OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION

The representative for NSW Police – Inner West supported the Officer’s recommendations for the items in their PAC.

The representative for NSW Police – Leichhardt supported the Officer’s recommendations for the items in their PAC.

The representative for Transit Systems supported all the Officer’s recommendations.

LTC0321 Item 1 Bedwin Road Bridge St Peters - Sydney Metro – Signs and Line Markings Plan for temporary works (Midjuburi - Marrickville and Damun – Stanmore Ward / Summer Hill and Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Sydney Metro have submitted to Council detailed line marking and signage plans for temporary road works on Bedwin Road Bridge for a period of approximately 16 weeks beginning mid-March 2021. The works will be staged in two phases to accommodate separately works on either side of the bridge allowing contraflow traffic arrangements to be in place. The proposed works involve the installation of new regulatory signage. Sydney Metro will install the signage and line marking and reinstate original signage and line markings after works are completed. It is recommended that the submitted plans be supported as shown in the submitted ‘Sydney Metro City & Southwest Sydenham Station Bedwin Road Bridge Works Contraflow Traffic Management Plan’.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the temporary contraflow arrangement proposed to accommodate Sydney Metro works on Bedwin Road Bridge, St Peters and associated temporary line marking and signage (as per shown in the submitted ‘Sydney Metro City & Southwest Sydenham Station Bedwin Road Bridge Works Contraflow Traffic Management Plan’) be approved subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the line marking and signage associated with the Bedwin Road Bridge works is to be borne by the applicant: and

2. Council’s existing line marking and signage be reinstated in Bedwin Road, St Peters at the end of the works to the satisfaction of Council’s Co-ordinator of Traffic and Parking Services, Traffic South.

DISCUSSION

The representative for the IWBC requested a marked bike lane through the works zone and an area for cyclists to wait, separate from the traffic lane. The representative commented that without special provisions in place, cyclists are usually pushed to the side when they join the traffic lane.

Council Officers provided advice from the Sydenham Metro Interface Manager stating there is limited space on Bedwin Road to provide the requested cyclist provisions, with the lane widths being at the minimum allowed for works to continue. Sydenham Metro would be able to ensure that there is sufficient space on the eastbound approach as the road travel lanes are single lanes on approach. However, there is no such area on the westbound approach. Sydenham Metro will review the proposal and advise if any provisions can be made.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the temporary contraflow arrangement proposed to accommodate Sydney Metro works on Bedwin Road Bridge, St Peters and associated temporary line marking and signage (as per shown in the submitted ‘Sydney Metro City & Southwest Sydenham Station Bedwin Road Bridge Works Contraflow Traffic Management Plan’) be approved subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the line marking and signage associated with the Bedwin Road Bridge works is to be borne by the applicant: and

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 2 Smidmore Street and Murray Street, Marrickville – short term temporary changes to Smidmore Street signage, kerbside parking restrictions, bus routes and new temporary bus stop near Edinburgh Road as part of Marrickville Metro Expansion Works (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has been notified by MLA Transport Planning, on behalf of Adco Constructions, about proposed short term temporary changes to Smidmore Street signage, kerbside parking restrictions, bus routes and a new temporary bus stop near Edinburgh Road, Marrickville as part of the Marrickville Metro Expansion works. It is recommended that the proposed changes be approved and that all works and costs associated with the signage changes and temporary relocated 'Bus Zone' and reinstatement of Council’s original parking restrictions is to be borne by the Applicant.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed short-term temporary changes to traffic and parking conditions in Smidmore Street and Murray Street, Marrickville as per plans submitted by MLA Transport Planning (TMP 20008r05C-210301, CV-1BPD-02-061) be approved subject to the following conditions:

a) All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the signage associated with the temporary changes and bus relocations is to be borne by the applicant;

b) The temporary removal and reinstatement of any Council assets will be at the applicants cost and to Council’s Traffic Engineers satisfaction;

c) Notification of surrounding properties be undertaken at least 7 Days prior to installation of the temporary changes and relocated 'Bus Zone'; and

d) Subject to written concurrence from TfNSW, Sydney Metro TSE Group and Transit Systems / Sydney Buses is provided to Council.

DISCUSSION

It was noted that the TMP provided in the agenda was the incorrect attachment. The correct TMP is in Attachment 1.

The TfNSW representative indicated that a Shared Zone in Smidmore Street cannot operate during the Bus Detour times. Therefore, the following condition was proposed to be added to the recommendation:

e) All Shared Zone signage and associated pavement markings in Smidmore Street be temporarily removed for the duration of the bus detour. All signs must be reinstated as soon as the bus detour is no longer required.

The applicant has indicated that they support this modification. The Committee members also supported the modification to the recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

a) All works and cost of the supply, installation and removal of the signage associated with the temporary changes and bus relocations is to be borne by the applicant;

b) The temporary removal and reinstatement of any Council assets will be at the applicants cost and to Council’s Traffic Engineers satisfaction;

c) Notification of surrounding properties be undertaken at least 7 Days prior to installation of the temporary changes and relocated 'Bus Zone'; and

d) Subject to written concurrence from TfNSW, Sydney Metro TSE Group and Transit Systems / Sydney Buses is provided to Council.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 3 Detailed works (Traffic & Parking) in Trafalgar Street, Petersham - RSL Petersham Development - DA201800173 & Implementation of the Regional Bicycle Route 7 (RR7)
(Stanmore Ward-Damun/Newton Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

At the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 15 February 2021, a report was presented detailing proposed on-road tree planter boxes, traffic/parking control measures and kerbextension in Regent Street, as part of Step 1 of the Public Domain Works for the RSL Petersham development under approved DA 201800173. Council approval is now sought on the plans detailing the remaining traffic, parking and footway works required to be carried out under condition of Development Consent for Trafalgar Street and its intersection to Regent Street (Refer to Attachment 2 Plan C46.8 version C). In addition, it should be noted that Council’s Regional Bicycle Route RR7 facility is to be constructed along the section of Trafalgar Street, between Gordon Street and Crystal Street. NSW Government funding has been made available to carry out this work, with the commencement of this work scheduled around mid-2021.

Officer’s Recommendation

1. The report be received and noted;

2. The detailed proposed traffic and parking works in Trafalgar Street and its intersection with Regent Street, Petersham, on attached drawing by Norton-Jago/ACE Pty Ltd- signage and line marking plan revision C Sheet 1 drawing No. C46.8, be APPROVED, subject to the following;

a) Double barrier BB lines be extended in Trafalgar Street right through across the RSL carpark access and Forzzard Lane;

b) An additional ‘No Right Turn’ sign be placed on the eastern footway side of the RSL carpark facing east bound traffic in Trafalgar Street;

c) The ‘No Right Turn’ as shown on the northern kerb side island in Trafalgar Street opposite the RSL carpark and Forzzard Lane, have a supplementary sign underneath reading ‘INTO RSL CAR PARK & FOZZARD LANE’;

d) The ‘No Stopping (arrow right)’ sign on the southern side of Trafalgar Street, to the west of Fozzard Lane be changed to read ‘No Stopping (arrow left)’ and the ‘No Parking’ restrictions be reinstated over the driveways between Fozzard Lane and no. 313-315 Trafalgar Street;

e) No trees be planted along the footway within the Bus Zone due to the likelihood of interference to the operation of the Bus Stop;

f) The builder prepare/provide for the bus pad/footings and other infrastructure works for the relocation of the bus stop and Council approved shelter as shown on the plan to the satisfaction of Council;

g) The builder is to install all signs and line marking as per attached drawing by Norton-Jago/ACE Pty Ltd- signage and line marking plan revision C Sheet 1 drawing No. C46.8, including all modifications (a) to (f) as listed above to the satisfaction of Council;

3. The revised drawing C46.8 with modifications be submitted to TFNSW for its review and approval.

4. The temporary relocation of the Bus Stop on the southern side of Trafalgar Street, to a position further east of Regent Street between No. 273 and No. 265 Trafalgar Street be approved, subject to specific dates being provided to Council’s Traffic & Transport Planning Manager and affected residents being notified at least two weeks prior to the changes.

5. The Traffic Management Plan prepared by Barker Ryan Steward in Attachment 11 for the installation of ‘No Right Turn 3.00pm-7.00pm Mon-Fri.,’ from New Canterbury Road into Regent Street, be submitted to TFNSW for consideration and approval, and that the builder work with the TFNSW to install the required signs.

DISCUSSION

The builder, Deicorp, has provided written comments in response to the Traffic Committee report. These are attached with additional Officer comments (Attachment 2).

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The report be received and noted;

a) Double barrier BB lines be extended in Trafalgar Street right through across the RSL carpark access and Forzzard Lane;

b) An additional ‘No Right Turn’ sign be placed on the eastern footway side of the RSL carpark facing east bound traffic in Trafalgar Street;

e) No trees be planted along the footway within the Bus Zone due to the likelihood of interference to the operation of the Bus Stop;

3. The revised drawing C46.8 with modifications be submitted to TFNSW for its review and approval.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 4 Guihen Street and Booth Street, Annandale - Proposed short term parking (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns from local businesses on Booth Street (between Alexandria Drive and Pyrmont Bridge Road), Annandale regarding a lack of short-term parking in the area for customers and visitors.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The existing parking spaces (94.5m) on the northern side of Guihen Street, between Booth Street and Chester Street be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘4P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’

2. The existing parking spaces (62.2m) on the western side of Booth Street, between Guihen Street and Wigram Road be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘2P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’.

3. The parking spaces (31.8m) on the western side of Booth Street, between Guihen Street and Pyrmont Bridge Road be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘2P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’

4. A 13m ‘No Parking’ restriction be installed on the western side of Booth Street, south of Guihen Street across the northern most driveway of 1A Booth Street.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The existing parking spaces (94.5m) on the northern side of Guihen Street, between Booth Street and Chester Street be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘4P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’

2. The existing parking spaces (62.2m) on the western side of Booth Street, between Guihen Street and Wigram Road be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘2P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’.

3. The parking spaces (31.8m) on the western side of Booth Street, between Guihen Street and Pyrmont Bridge Road be converted from unrestricted parking to ‘2P 8:00am-6:00pm Mon-Fri’

4. A 13m ‘No Parking’ restriction be installed on the western side of Booth Street, south of Guihen Street across the northern most driveway of 1A Booth Street.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 5 Boomerang Street, Haberfield - Proposed Removal of Existing Bus Zone (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request to remove a redundant existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the eastern side of Boomerang Street, Haberfield (south of Crescent Street) to reinstate unrestricted parking at this location.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the existing 20m ‘Bus Zone’ zone on the eastern side of Boomerang Street, Haberfield (south of Crescent Street) be removed and the unrestricted on-street parking be reinstated.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the existing 20m ‘Bus Zone’ zone on the eastern side of Boomerang Street, Haberfield (south of Crescent Street) be removed and the unrestricted on-street parking be reinstated.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 6 332 Norton Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Loading Zone (Gulgadga - Leichhardt/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request to change one space of the existing ‘1/2P 8am-6pm Mon-Sat’ parking restriction to a ‘Loading Zone 6am-4pm Mon-Sat’ in front of No. 332 Norton Street, Leichhardt to facilitate deliveries for local businesses.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT a six (6) metre ‘Loading Zone 6:00am – 4:00pm Mon - Sat’ be installed on the western side of Norton Street in front of No.332 Norton Street, Leichhardt.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT a six (6) metre ‘Loading Zone 6:00am – 4:00pm Mon - Sat’ be installed on the western side of Norton Street in front of No.332 Norton Street, Leichhardt.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 7 Unwins Bridge Road, Way Street, Toyer Street & Collins Street, St Peters - Formalising Parking Restrictions around Tempe High School
(Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Heffron Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received representations from Tempe High School requesting the review of parking restrictions along the four streets encompassing the school. These are Unwins Bridge Road, Way Street, Toyer Street and Collins Street. As school buses rely upon the surrounding streets to service the school, concerns were raised when cars are parked along certain sections of the bus route, leading to traffic obstruction and possibly damage to parked vehicles. An investigation has revealed that there are either no signposted parking restrictions or that the current parking signage does not effectively deter vehicles parking in inappropriate locations, thus restricting thoroughfare and turning ability for buses travelling along the boundary of Tempe High School.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the following restrictions be approved:

1. A 30 metre ‘No Parking’ zone, extending from the current ‘No Parking’ zone along the western side of Way Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

2. A statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ on western side of Way Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

3. A 50 metre ‘No Parking’ zone, along the southern side of Toyer Street, west of its intersection with Way Street;

4. A statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ on the southern side of Toyer Street, east of its intersection with Collins Street;

5. A 14 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Toyer Street, east of its intersection with Collins Street;

6. A 8 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on eastern side of Collins Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

7. A 10 metre ‘No Parking 8am – 9.30am 2pm – 3.30pm’ on eastern side of Collins Street, immediately northwest of existing Bus Zone, north of its intersection with Unwins Bridge Road;

8. A 69 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Unwins Bridge Road, between Collins Street and the signalised mid-block pedestrian crossing, replacing existing 50 metre ‘No Parking 7am – 9am Mon – Fri’ & 19 metre ‘No Parking’ restrictions; and

9. A 25 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Unwins Bridge Road, between Foreman Street and the signalised mid-block pedestrian crossing, replacing existing ‘No Parking’

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the following restrictions be approved:

1. A 30 metre ‘No Parking’ zone, extending from the current ‘No Parking’ zone along the western side of Way Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

2. A statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ on western side of Way Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

3. A 50 metre ‘No Parking’ zone, along the southern side of Toyer Street, west of its intersection with Way Street;

4. A statutory 10 metre ‘No Stopping’ on the southern side of Toyer Street, east of its intersection with Collins Street;

5. A 14 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Toyer Street, east of its intersection with Collins Street;

6. A 8 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on eastern side of Collins Street, south of its intersection with Toyer Street;

7. A 10 metre ‘No Parking 8am – 9.30am 2pm – 3.30pm’ on eastern side of Collins Street, immediately northwest of existing Bus Zone, north of its intersection with Unwins Bridge Road;

9. A 25 metre ‘No Stopping’ zone on the northern side of Unwins Bridge Road, between Foreman Street and the signalised mid-block pedestrian crossing, replacing existing ‘No Parking’

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 8 Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study (Baludarri - Balmain Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

This is a recommendation to endorse the final Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study report. Council has recently undertaken Public Exhibition of the draft Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study through YourSay Inner West. The draft strategy proposed several changes, including a Saturday Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) in streets surrounding the Orange Grove Public School during market days, angle parking in Hubert Street and Charles Street, and a need to establish Special Event Parking replacing the existing restrictions in the street surrounding Leichhardt Oval. The general feedback themes include the issue of enforcement in Lilyfield, dissatisfaction with boat trailers, and parking pressure concerns from WestConnex Rozelle Interchange site. Area specific feedback include suggestions for angle parking for the whole length of Rayner Street to increase parking supply.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Council was unable to undertake a parking survey during a large capacity event at Leichhardt Oval. This data was to be used as a basis to review the existing parking control and develop a Special Event Parking scheme. As venue restrictions ease over time, it is expected that a parking survey during a full capacity event will assist in the development of a special event Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Special Event Parking Scheme for the current area LY permit scheme.

The response totalled 35.8% in support, 29.9% non-support, and 34.3% with an unsure/neutral preference. After the Public Exhibition feedback was assessed, a review on the proposed scheme was undertaken with the final recommendations as outlined in Attachment 2. As the changes included both short-term and long-term matters, this would require Council to implement the changes with community engagement over a 5-10 year life cycle of the study. It is recommended that further consideration of street specific Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) other than those proposed in the report not be supported for a period of 24 months until March 2023.

In addition, the parking impact on streets near the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange site has been a source of concern for residents in Lilyfield and Rozelle. Council has worked together on the consultation on including additional streets in the RPS in October 2020. Due to the low overall support from the community, this was not implemented. However, Council is continuing discussions with Transport for NSW to explore parking options to alleviate parking pressures until the completion of the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange in 2023.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The final Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study (Attachment 3) be noted;

2. In view of the feedback received from the Public Exhibition, the Parking Strategy for the Lilyfield Precinct as shown in Attachment 2 be adopted;

3. An additional parking review be undertaken to establish a Special Events Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Special Event Parking Scheme, updating the existing area LY Resident Parking Scheme;

4. Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Lilyfield precinct, other than those included in Attachment 2 not be supported for 24 months until March 2023;

5. Post-implementation parking surveys be carried out after parking changes, and a review be undertaken and reported back to the Traffic Committee, if required; and

6. Council to work with event organisers to prepare and implement a standardised Traffic Management Plan and Special Event Parking Scheme for large events at Leichhardt Oval; and

DISCUSSION

The representative for the Member for Balmain stated that the sight line of certain streets intersecting Lilyfield Road are inadequate due to the acute angle of the corners and noted that the Leichhardt Bike Plan shows that 2 of the 5 bike accidents in Lilyfield Road occurred opposite intersections with angled streets. The representative requested that the statutory 10m ‘No Stopping’ zones on each of the eastern corners of Charles Street, Charles Lane, Hubert Street and Francis Street be extended to at least 15m to improve safety for motorists turning into Lilyfield Road and improve sight lines to motorists and cyclists travelling west along Lilyfield Road.

Council Officers advised that parking precinct studies do not typically consider ‘No Stopping’ zone extensions. Requests for extensions to ‘No Stopping’ zones can be made and considered on a case-by-case basis, however, loss of legal parking is generally not supported by the community. A preliminary review of these intersections also show no accident history (in the current 5-year TfNSW accident history). Council Officers will review the representative’s request separately.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The final Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study (Attachment 3) be noted;

2. In view of the feedback received from the Public Exhibition, the Parking Strategy for the Lilyfield Precinct as shown in Attachment 2 be adopted;

3. An additional parking review be undertaken to establish a Special Events Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and Special Event Parking Scheme, updating the existing area LY Resident Parking Scheme;

4. Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Lilyfield precinct, other than those included in Attachment 2 not be supported for 24 months until March 2023;

5. Post-implementation parking surveys be carried out after parking changes, and a review be undertaken and reported back to the Traffic Committee, if required; and

6. Council to work with event organisers to prepare and implement a standardised Traffic Management Plan and Special Event Parking Scheme for large events at Leichhardt Oval.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 9 Balmain East Precinct Parking Study (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

This is a recommendation to endorse the final Balmain East Precinct Parking Study report. Council has recently undertaken Public Exhibition of the draft Balmain East Precinct Parking Study through YourSay Inner West. The draft report proposed several changes, including an expansion of the Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) as shown in Attachment 2. The response results indicate that the community had mixed opinions on the proposed changes, with a low support for the draft strategy proposed by Council.

After considering the Public Exhibition feedback, a review on the proposed scheme was undertaken with minor adjustments made to the proposed parking strategy. As the changes included both short term and long term strategies, this would require Council to implement the changes over a 5-10 year life cycle of the study. It is recommended that further consideration of street specific RPS other than those proposed in the report not be supported for a period of 24 months until March 2023.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

1. The final Balmain East Precinct Parking Study (Attachment 3) be noted;

2. In view of the feedback received from the Public Exhibition, the revised changes to parking strategy as shown in Attachment 2 be adopted, with items 1-3 to be implemented prior to July 2021 and items 4-12 to be implemented with further community engagement;

3. Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Balmain East precinct, other than those included in Attachment 2 not be supported for 24 months until March 2023; and

4. That post-implementation parking surveys be carried out after parking changes, and a review be undertaken and reported back to the Traffic Committee, if required.

DISCUSSION

It was noted that within the report and recommendations table, reference to “2P 8am – 10am permit holders excepted Area BE” should be “2P 8am – 10pm permit holders excepted Area BE”.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

1. The final Balmain East Precinct Parking Study (Attachment 3) be noted;

3. Further consideration of street specific resident parking scheme for the Balmain East precinct, other than those included in Attachment 2 not be supported for 24 months until March 2023; and

4. That post-implementation parking surveys be carried out after parking changes, and a review be undertaken and reported back to the Traffic Committee, if required.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 10 15-17 Marion Street, Leichhardt - Temporary Relocation of Existing Bus Zone (Gulgadga - Leichhardt/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request for the temporary relocation of the existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the northern side of Marion Street in front of Nos. 15-17 Marion Street Leichhardt to provide a safe area for patrons to access bus services during ongoing construction works at Nos. 15-17 Marion Street.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT:

a) the existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the northern side of Marion Street, Leichhardt in front of 15-17 Marion Street be temporarily relocated 26m to the east replacing the existing ‘2P ticket 10am-6pm Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat, 4P 6pm-10pm Mon-Sat, 8am-10pm Sun; No Stopping 7am-10am Mon-Fri’ ticket parking restrictions (25m total) for 54 weeks.

b) That parking meter LMP-10216 be temporarily decommissioned during this period

c) ‘4P ticket 8am-10pm’ parking restrictions be provided in place of the existing ‘Bus Zone’ until such time that re-establishment of the ‘Bus Zone’ is required or until a temporary ‘Works Zone’ is established.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT:

a) the existing ‘Bus Zone’ on the northern side of Marion Street, Leichhardt in front of 15-17 Marion Street be temporarily relocated 26m to the east replacing the existing ‘2P ticket 10am-6pm Mon-Fri 8am-6pm Sat, 4P 6pm-10pm Mon-Sat, 8am-10pm Sun; No Stopping 7am-10am Mon-Fri’ ticket parking restrictions (25m total) for 54 weeks.

b) That parking meter LMP-10216 be temporarily decommissioned during this period

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 11 168 Norton Street (between Carlisle Street and Maccauley Street), Leichhardt - Road Occupancy (Gulgadga - Leichhardt/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application from Growth Built Pty Ltd for approval of a temporary full road closure of Norton Street (in front of 168 Norton Street), between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Tuesday 11 May 2021 to 5:00am Wednesday 12 May 2021 (with a contingency period of three weeks) for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Norton Street, between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Tuesday 11 May 2021 to 5:00am Wednesday 12 May 2021 (with a contingency period of three weeks – only between Sundays and Wednesdays) be approved for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

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

3. All affected residents and businesses, including, Transit Systems, STA, NSW Police Area Command, 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

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

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

THAT the proposed temporary full road closure of Norton Street, between Carlisle Street and Macauley Street, Leichhardt from 9:00pm Tuesday 11 May 2021 to 5:00am Wednesday 12 May 2021 (with a contingency period of three weeks – only between Sundays and Wednesdays) be approved for dismantling of a tower crane at 168 Norton Street, Leichhardt subject to, but not limited to, the following conditions:

1. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the attached Traffic Control Plan (TCP) be submitted to TfNSW prior to the start of works;

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0321 Item 12 Carlisle Street between Norton Street and Unnamed Laneway, Leichhardt - Road Occupancy - ANZAC Day Event (Gulgadya- Leichhardt Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application from the licensee of The Royal Hotel in Leichhardt for approval of a temporary full road closure in Carlisle Street between Norton Street and the Unnamed Laneway adjacent to No.2 Carlisle Street to be held on Sunday, 25 April 2021 between the hours of 6am and 12 midnight. The road closure has been requested to facilitate The Royal Hotel ANZAC Day Event.

Officer’s Recommendation

THAT the temporary road closure of Carlisle Street, Leichhardt between Norton Street and the Unnamed Laneway adjacent to No.2 Carlisle Street to be held on Sunday, 25 April 2021 between the hours of 6am and 12 midnight be supported, subject to the following conditions:

1. Latest government and health advice on Covid-19 is followed at the time of the event including gatherings and/or social distancing restrictions;

2. All affected residents and businesses, including the NSW Police Local Area Command, Fire & Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary road closure at least 14 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders;

3. That an unencumbered passaged minimum of 4.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Carlisle Street, Leichhardt;

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

DISCUSSION

The TfNSW representative advised that if this is a Class 2 event, TfNSW will need to provide concurrence and requested that the TMP, PL insurance and risk assessment be submitted to TfNSW.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

1. Latest government and health advice on Covid-19 is followed at the time of the event including gatherings and/or social distancing restrictions;

3. That an unencumbered passaged minimum of 4.0m wide be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Carlisle Street, Leichhardt;

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

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC0321 Item 13 ‘No Left Turn’ to Wardell Road from Riverside Crescent, Dulwich Hill

Representations were made to Clr Macri regarding the new ‘No Left Turn’ from Riverside Crescent into Wardell Road. Concerns were raised that the ‘No Left Turn’ is having unintended impact on traffic on Wardell Road and surrounding roads, causing confusion as there are no warning signs of changed traffic conditions and congestion during peak time. Requests were made to review the signage and traffic signal phasing at the intersection. Council Officers will investigate.

LTC0321 Item 14 Request for ‘No Parking’ on Durham Lane, Stanmore

A request was received by the Member for Newtown for ‘No Parking’ on Durham Lane near the property entrance of Unit B02, 109 Salisbury Road, Stanmore. The resident of the property stated that access to the property is difficult due to the narrow footpath and if a vehicle is parked directly outside the property on Durham Lane, access to the property is further impeded, especially for less mobile residents. Council Officers will investigate.

LTC0321 Item 15 Trucks on Liberty Street and Kingston Road, Enmore and Newtown

A resident of Kingston Road contacted the Member for Newtown’s Office indicating that she and many neighbours are concerned about the number and type of large vehicles using Liberty Street and Kingston Road including cement trucks, Newington school buses (large tourist buses), semitrailers (including one with containers on it) and WestConnex ‘truck and dogs’. The resident has also contacted Newtown Police about this issue.

The representative for the Member for Newtown indicated that they have raised the issue of construction trucks on many key roads in the Inner West including King Street, Edgeware Road and Enmore Road in the past, while realising that these roads come under the control of TfNSW. However, given the high pedestrian and cycle usage as well as the size of these streets, the representative suggested that Council look at whether some of these roads need to be assessed for reclassification with TfNSW.

LTC0321 Item 16 Improving pedestrian safety on Canal Road, Lilyfield

The representative for the Member for Balmain commented that an increasing number of vehicles use Canal Road, particularly during cricket and football practice. Due to the increased traffic, the representative requested that a marked pedestrian crossing and speed hump be investigated for Canal Road to enable pedestrians to cross the road to reach the path to the Leichhardt North Station and the overbridge on the City-West Link. Council Officers will investigate.

This concluded the business of the meeting.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

ADDITIONAL OFFICER COMMENTS:

Council issued a general notification letter dated 16 February 2021 to affected residents/businesses in vicinity of the development advising of works required to be undertaken in Trafalgar Street, Regent Street, Fisher Street, and New Canterbury Road.

A further notification letter was issued dated 17 February 2021 of an error, and to correctly advise that the Bus Stop on the northern side of Trafalgar Street, be relocated from west to east of Regent Street.

The community was given the opportunity to comment, with comments needing to be received by the 5 March 2021. No responses have been received from the community.

The builder by email dated 10 March 2021 has responded to the notification letter and the report to Council as follows:

‘Deicorp once again wish to make our position very clear that any works related to Council Bicycle path which also incorporates the relocation and installation of 2x bus shelters is in no way related to Deicorps Development Approval.

This matter has discussed with Council on many occasions and seeing that Council have acquired Government funding for the cycle way and related works the responsibility of these works rest with Council not the Developer/Builder.

In relation to this matter and to then place this responsibility of these works back to on the builder as noted in Item 2(f) is incorrect and we request that this item be changed to reflect Councils responsibility by changing the first two words to ‘The Council’.

Deicorp’s letter in response to notification letter, followed with the general notification letter is attached.

The intent of the notification letter was to advise the community of all council and developmental works required to be carried out in the area, related or unrelated.

Under Condition 2(f) within the recommendations to the traffic committee, the builder is still to comply satisfactorily under development consent 252(b), and under footway restoration, would be required to co-ordinate with Council on the preparation of bus relocation works only on the southern side of Trafalgar Street. The arrangements for work and cost is an internal matter to be discussed with Council and the Builder.

1.⇩	Liquor Act 2007 - Schedule 1 - Clause 70
2.⇩	Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979- Schedule 8

1.⇩	Residential Engagement Outcomes
2.⇩	Sporting Ground Stakeholder Engagmenet Outcomes

Number of comments	Theme	Details and specific suggestions
9	Re-surfacing the streets and footpaths	The residents are concerned with the repeated digging up of the streets and re patching works creating dangerous road surfaces. Paint markings on footpaths and uneven surfaces creating safety issues.
9	Traffic management and enforcement of traffic rules	Callan Street clear and large signage to indicate shared zone and speed limits with specific children about signage. Better speed reducing treatments and increased threshold treatment in Callan Street Better road markings Closure of Moodie Street Pedestrian crossing at Terry Street and Victoria Road Installing speed humps in Toelle Street when it re-opens Residents are being penalised parking in resident parking zone without permits during weekend sporting events as their street parking is occupied by visitors.
9	Improvements to the playgrounds, facilities and amenities within the park	Tables for table tennis, barbeque & seating areas closer to the water with shading, change netball poll to multi use pole. Additional toilets for children, adequate storage facilities for all sports, replace the containers with a permanent facility for all park users locals and visitors. Restoration off all signs Constellation playground upgrade, including shade sails and new water play area and nature playground, more swings, smaller slides, trampoline, bike repair station Tennis or astro facility, community herb garden, street art, clearing the mini beach from oyster shells/sharp rocks so kids can use it. Smoothing out the passage way behind the power station and installing subtle lighting. Renovating the two or three house like structures in Callan park to be useful to people - charity ran coffee shop or Springside Brewing pit stop! More bins around park facilities
6	Streets landscaping and streetlights	Convert unused footpath that runs along the wall to Callan Park into a native garden nature strip, replace small garden beds on top of Manning Street with more interesting collection of native plans New landscaping for the garden beds at the Manning Street housing estate. Installation of streetlights in Clubb Street, Decent streets landscaping of all streets More nature strips with small shrubs Cambridge to Moodie and along Moodie Street
6	Other	Residents shared their experiences of dust and noise pollution, parking issues due to WestConnex workers and other inconvenience to their lives. These issues are exasperating existing health issue like asthma and allergies and impacting their mental health Soundproofing of older apartments. Resident feedback on the new pocket park in Clubb Street. Lobby RMS to introduce 2x2 lanes and bike lane on Victoria Road. Council should not add to the multitudes of issues caused by WestConnex.
5	Car park upgrade	Fixing the car park at King George Park including the storm water issues, lighting and construct a barrier between the car park and the park.
3	Removal of boats and trailers	Boats, trailers, old vans and cars parked permanently in the park on the grass.
3	Regular cleaning and maintenance	Footpaths, bubblers in the park, empty bins regularly, cut grass on centre island

Priority	Leichhardt Saints FC	Balmain Little Athletics	Leichhardt Juniors RLFC
1	Field upgrade	Field upgrade	Field upgrade
2	Car park	Car park	Changerooms (see details below)
3	Storage	Storage	Storage
4	Electric scoreboard	Electric scoreboard	Electric scoreboard
5	Biggest needs are at Balmain Road and SSC for storage, canteen & toilets	Long Jump Pits  Lengthening synthetic on second long runway to match the other  Safe crossing on Bay Run adjacent to long jump pit. Kids crossing to and from pits are at risk of cyclists. The Bay Walk is very busy and cyclist coming from Leichhardt direction turn corner into decline and are at speed. Accidents have occurred. BLAC has tried to manage it with adult volunteers but clear signage needed.  Lip on sand pit to reduce sand loss.	Changerooms

Issue/Concern	Officer Comment
Welfare of Birdlife: Public concerns were expressed in relation to ongoing management of coastal birdlife in Sydney Harbour and use of the grass areas of the parkland by birdlife.	Council supports the continuation of the park as a foreshore location which birdlife frequent. To this extent council will continue to monitor and manage Paringa Reserve to ensure that recreational uses are not in conflict with ecology needs and that that future planting will be planned to provide habitat and refuge for wildlife. Council encourages local residents to notify organisations including WIRES (wildlife rescue) where injured wildlife are found within the reserve.
Park Management and Maintenance: Public concerns were expressed in relation to ongoing maintenance of the park by Council and any increased use impacts into the management of coastal birdlife in Sydney Harbour and use.	Council will continue to service and inspect the park weekly to ensure litter and general park management maintenance standards are maintained. Where issues arise in relation to increased reports of litter in the park, Council will review its frequency of inspections. Where new facilities are in put in place to encourage and support passive recreational enjoyment of the park , additional litter receptables will be evaluated and where required incorporated into the landscape design to support such use.
Community Consultation: A resident/park user raised a concern in relation to community engagement and the perceived need for wider community engagement and community consultation.	Council has adhered to its adopted Community Engagement Framework in the development of this plan of management and master plan. Council’s Community engagement Plan guides how Council will engage the community to ensure that a broad range of perspectives are sought and the community has a strong voice in Council’s decision-making. The adopted framework recognises that engagement is a planned practice which should be tailored to circumstances, taking into account factors such as complexity, risk, significance, sensitivity, timing or opportunity.
Possible Contamination of Land: A resident/park user raised a concern in relation to future development of the park and any contamination issues which may be present.	In assessing any future development proposal or implementation of master planning concepts which could indirectly result in potential sources of contamination, Council will ensure that technical and management controls are in place to prevent contamination. In undertaking such works Council will also impose appropriate conditions of consent (such as a requirement for monitoring and environmental management plans) to ensure that such controls are applied.
Light and Noise Pollution: A local resident highlighted concerns about future lighting within the park and issues associated with lighting pollution	To ensure park user safety, Council will only light areas of the park where path connections are provided and in areas which are frequently utilised and enjoyed by the public as key access points and throughfares. Council will not encourage or permit the use of amplified music or sound equipment in Paringa Reserve.
Rodent Management: A local resident highlighted concerns about rodent management in the park and development.	Council will continue to maintain Paringa Reserve to a high standard. Where issues arise with rodent’s and feral pests in the reserve these will be addressed proactively by Council in line with adopted pest management practices.

Day	Proposed hours
Monday	8am-11am
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	8am-11am
Thursday	Closed
Friday	10am – 1pm
Saturday	10am – 1pm
Sunday	10am – 1pm

Step	Estimated Timing	Activity
1	Current	Procurement options, market sounding
2	April/May	Join procurement group, GM delegation confirmed
3	As early as June - August 2021	Procurement activity undertaken
4	September 2021	Procurement activity concluded
5	October - December	Electricity contract signed by IWC

Ward	Item
Baludarri (Balmain)	Lilyfield Precinct Parking Study
	Balmain East Precinct Parking Study
	Improving pedestrian safety on Canal Road, Lilyfield
Gulgadya (Leichhardt)	Guihen Street and Booth Street, Annandale - Proposed short term parking
	Boomerang Street, Haberfield - Proposed Removal of Existing Bus Zone
	332 Norton Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Loading Zone
	15-17 Marion Street, Leichhardt - Temporary Relocation of Existing Bus Zone
	168 Norton Street (between Carlisle Street and Maccauley Street), Leichhardt - Road Occupancy
	Carlisle Street between Norton Street and Unnamed Laneway, Leichhardt - Road Occupancy - ANZAC Day Event
Midjuburi (Marrickville)	Bedwin Road Bridge St Peters - Sydney Metro – Signs and Line Markings Plan for temporary works
	Smidmore Street and Murray Street, Marrickville – short term temporary changes to Smidmore Street signage, kerbside parking restrictions, bus routes and new temporary bus stop near Edinburgh Road as part of Marrickville Metro Expansion Works
	Unwins Bridge Road, Way Street, Toyer Street & Collins Street, St Peters - Formalising Parking Restrictions around Tempe High School
Djarrawunang (Ashfield)	‘No Left Turn’ to Wardell Road from Riverside Crescent, Dulwich Hill
Damun (Stanmore)	Bedwin Road Bridge St Peters - Sydney Metro – Signs and Line Markings Plan for temporary works
	Detailed works (Traffic & Parking) in Trafalgar Street, Petersham - RSL Petersham Development - DA201800173 & Implementation of the Regional Bicycle Route 7 (RR7)
	Request for ‘No Parking’ on Durham Lane, Stanmore
	Trucks on Liberty Street and Kingston Road, Enmore and Newtown
All Wards	Nil

1.⇩	IWC Investment Report - February 2021
2.⇩	IWC Economic & Investment Portfolio Commentary February 2021

1.⇩	Council Resolution 9 March 2021 - 55, 57 & 61-63 Smith Street, Summer Hill Development Application
2.⇩	Significant Development Report