Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 19 September 2022

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held on 19 September 2022 at Ashfield Service Centre

Meeting commenced at 11.00AM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

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

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT

Mayor Darcy Byrne	Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain
Graeme McKay	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Colin Hesse	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Chris Woods	Representative for Ron Hoenig MP, Member for Heffron
Solon Ghosh	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

Cr Justine Langford	Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward
Adrian Pritchard	Transit Systems
Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Acting Traffic and Transport Services Manager
Felicia Lau	IWC’s Acting Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)
Boris Muha	IWC’s Engineer – Traffic and Parking Services
Christina Ip	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Nil.

APOLOGIES:

Maryanne Duggan	Representative for Jason Yat-Sen Li MP, Member for Strathfield
SC Anthony Kenny	NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command
Germaine Grant	NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command
Sam Tohme	NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 15 August 2022 were confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting on 15 August 2022 were adopted at Council’s meeting on 13 September 2022 with the following amendments:

1. Council Notes:

a) At the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel (SECPP) Hearing on September 1^st, the Panel determined to support the Bunnings Tempe DA modifications;

b) The approved modification for Tempe Bunnings does not include the installation of traffic lights at the Bunnings entry on Princes Highway. The community argued strongly for a signalised intersection;

c) Transport for NSW received the Traffic Light Feasibility Report that was commissioned by Council. They did not support the implementation of traffic lights at the entrance of Bunnings, only a signalised pedestrian crossing;

d) Vehicles entering Bunnings from the south bound lanes of Princes Highway will need to cross three lanes of oncoming traffic at an unsignalized intersection;

e) Tempe residents are very concerned that this will endanger the lives of pedestrians along Princes Highway, especially school children. There is also concern for cyclists. They are also concerned about the impacts of Bunnings traffic on streets on the eastern side of Princes Highway in Tempe;

f) Public consultation for the South Tempe Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Plan closed on 8 September. A report will soon come to Council for consideration;

g) Tempe residents strongly support any measures that Council can implement to improve safety and mitigate the effects of higher levels of traffic through their local streets; and

h) Council will continue to advocate on behalf of Tempe residents to make their streets as safe as possible.

2. Congratulates Safe Traffic Plan for Bunnings Tempe and the Tempe community in lobbying for a safer traffic plan for Tempe;

3. Sincerely thanks Council staff for their work in keeping Councillors and the community updated about the Bunnings Tempe development proposal and for delivering the Traffic Light Feasibility Study so promptly; and

4. That Council write to the local state MPs asking them to raise issue of Frederick Street in Parliament.

LTC0922(1) Item 1 Seaview Street Dulwich Hill - Proposed Conversion Of Existing ‘Bus Zone 8.00-9.00am And 2.30—3.30pm School Days’ To ‘No Parking, Buses Excepted, 8am – 9.30am & 2.30pm – 4pm, Mon – Fri, School Days Only’ Restrictions Outside Dulwich Hill High School (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate /Inner West LAC)

SUMMARY

Council initially planned to install a short drop-off zone outside Dulwich Hill High School to aid parents dropping off students at the school as several complaints had been received that there was no suitable location available to legally drop off students in Seaview Street outside the school. The community and the school were consulted on the proposal and due to feedback from the school it was decided that the existing school bus stop could be converted to ‘No Parking, Buses excepted 8am-9am 2.30pm-3.30pm Mon-Fri School Days’ which can then act as a drop-off zone when not in use by buses. These restrictions would be in place subject to school management of the use of the 'No Parking' area when required by buses.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the existing 30 metre length of the school timed Bus Zone (‘8.00-9.00am and 2.30—3.30pm School Days’) outside Dulwich Hill High School, on the southern side of Seaview Street, Dulwich Hill be approved to be converted to ‘NO PARKING, BUSES EXCEPTED, 8AM – 9.30AM & 2.30PM – 4PM, MON – FRI, SCHOOL DAYS ONLY’ in order to provide a proxy drop-off zone outside Dulwich Hill High School.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the existing 30 metre length of the school timed Bus Zone (‘8.00-9.00am and 2.30—3.30pm School Days’) outside Dulwich Hill High School, on the southern side of Seaview Street, Dulwich Hill be approved to be converted to ‘NO PARKING, BUSES EXCEPTED, 8AM – 9.30AM & 2.30PM – 4PM, MON – FRI, SCHOOL DAYS ONLY’ in order to provide a proxy drop-off zone outside Dulwich Hill High School.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0922(1) Item 2 Traffic Management Plan for the 2022 New Year's Eve Event (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

As instructed by the Police, access to the Balmain peninsula is closed to vehicular traffic every New Year’s Eve. This report outlines the traffic management associated with the event.

Officer’s Recommendation

That:

1. The Traffic Management Plan (Attachment 1) detailing the traffic arrangements for the 2022 New Year’s Eve be supported;

2. The Traffic Management Plan (Attachment 1) be forwarded to Council’s Parks and Streetscapes Coordinator, Transport Management Centre and the Major Events & Incidents Group (NSW Police);

3. A temporary ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Montague Street between Darling Street and Beattie Street, Balmain;

4. That the following temporary modifications to bus stops be approved:

a) On the northern side of Darling Street:

i. Install temporary ‘Bus Zones’ between Mort Street and Ford Street.

ii. Extend the ‘Bus Zone’ between Ford Street and McDonald Street.

iii. Extend the ‘Bus Zone’ between McDonald Street and Curtis Road, outside Nos.217-223 Darling Street.

b) On the southern side of Darling Street:

i. Install a temporary ‘Bus Zone’ between Booth Street and Beattie Street, outside No. 244-270 Darling Street.

c) On the eastern side of Grove Street between Wharf Road and Bay Street, Birchgrove.

5. The Transit Systems representative be requested to place adequate notices on buses regarding the establishment of an alcohol free zone in the Balmain East area (details to be provided by Council);

6. The taxi/hire car access to the Peninsula be restricted from 7:00pm;

7. Taxis/hire cars carrying mobility impaired or infirmed residents be permitted access at all hours into the Peninsula; and

8. The NSW Taxi Council be advised of the Committee’s recommendation.

DISCUSSION

The Transit Systems representative advised that reference to State Transit Authority or STA needs to be removed from the Item and TMP as STA no longer exists with all remaining contracts franchised to private companies. The old STA contract affected by IWC New Years Eve plans is now serviced by Busways and this should be entered into the TMP as their services may still require access at closed roads. The Committee members agreed to incorporate the change to the TMP in the recommendation.

The Transit Systems representative stated that access to Anzac Bridge is not shown in the TMP and asked for confirmation that access to Anzac Bridge from Victoria Road will be maintained for buses during the fireworks displays. Council Officers will discuss this issue separately with Transit Systems and NSW Police.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. The Traffic Management Plan (Attachment 1) detailing the traffic arrangements for the 2022 New Year’s Eve be supported;

2. The Traffic Management Plan (Attachment 1) be forwarded to Council’s Parks and Streetscapes Coordinator, Transport Management Centre and the Major Events & Incidents Group (NSW Police);

3. A temporary ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the eastern side of Montague Street between Darling Street and Beattie Street, Balmain;

4. That the following temporary modifications to bus stops be approved:

a) On the northern side of Darling Street:

i. Install temporary ‘Bus Zones’ between Mort Street and Ford Street.

ii. Extend the ‘Bus Zone’ between Ford Street and McDonald Street.

iii. Extend the ‘Bus Zone’ between McDonald Street and Curtis Road, outside Nos.217-223 Darling Street.

b) On the southern side of Darling Street:

i. Install a temporary ‘Bus Zone’ between Booth Street and Beattie Street, outside No. 244-270 Darling Street.

c) On the eastern side of Grove Street between Wharf Road and Bay Street, Birchgrove.

5. The Transit Systems representative be requested to place adequate notices on buses regarding the establishment of an alcohol free zone in the Balmain East area (details to be provided by Council);

6. The taxi/hire car access to the Peninsula be restricted from 7:00pm;

7. Taxis/hire cars carrying mobility impaired or infirmed residents be permitted access at all hours into the Peninsula;

8. The NSW Taxi Council be advised of the Committee’s recommendation; and

9. Reference to the State Transit Authority or STA in the TMP be removed and replaced with Busways.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0922(1) Item 3 Marrickville Road, Marrickville – Temporary full Road Closures for Marrickville Festival on Saturday 19 November 2022 – ENRC/2022/0037 (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Inner West Council is presenting Marrickville Music Festival on Saturday 19 November from 11:00am until 4:00pm. The event will feature multiple outdoor live music stages across the festival site. Including activation of Marrickville laneways through music and art. As part of the event there will be a partial road closure of Marrickville Road and Central Lane. This will require some road detours and bus diversions in surrounding streets. Event bump in will occur from 12:30am and bump out will conclude by 12:00pm midnight. It is recommended that Council approve the temporary full road closures subject to all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure.

Officer’s Recommendation

That:

1. The proposed temporary full road closure of Marrickville Road (between Illawarra Road and Victoria Road), Central Lane (between Victoria Road and Meeks Road), Seymour Lane (between Garners Lane and Garners Avenue and between Frampton Avenue and Garners Lane), Garners Lane (north of Seymour Lane) along with short sections of Silver Street, Garners Avenue, Gladstone Street, and Frampton Avenue where these streets intersect with Marrickville Road, Marrickville be APPROVED for the purpose of holding the ‘Marrickville Festival’ Event on Saturday 19 November 2022 between 12:30am and 12:00pm as per the submitted TMP and TGS and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures;

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

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

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

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

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

DISCUSSION

The Transit Systems representative advised that the bus diversion plan will not work unless parking is removed from both sides of Illawarra Road between Marrickville Road and Sydenham Road and tree crowns are raised to 4 metres. Council Officers tabled revised diversion plans (Attachment 1) proposed by the traffic operators in response to the concerns raised by Transit Systems.

Cr Bryne asked about the cost of the road closures. Council Officers took the question on notice.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. The proposed temporary full road closure of Marrickville Road (between Illawarra Road and Victoria Road), Central Lane (between Victoria Road and Meeks Road), Seymour Lane (between Garners Lane and Garners Avenue and between Frampton Avenue and Garners Lane), Garners Lane (north of Seymour Lane) along with short sections of Silver Street, Garners Avenue, Gladstone Street, and Frampton Avenue where these streets intersect with Marrickville Road, Marrickville be APPROVED for the purpose of holding the ‘Marrickville Festival’ Event on Saturday 19 November 2022 between 12:30am and 12:00pm as per the submitted TMP and TGS and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures;

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

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

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

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0922(1) Item 4 Richardsons Crescent, Tempe – Pedestrian Safety Improvement Works – upgrade of the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing to a raised pedestrian crossing - Design Plan 10212 (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has finalised a design plan for pedestrian safety improvement works in Richardsons Crescent, Tempe adjacent to Mackey Park. The proposed works will include raising the existing at-grade pedestrian zebra crossing and integrate with existing kerb extensions to improve pedestrian safety at this locality.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the detailed design plan for the raising of the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing and new adjacent kerb ramps and associated signs and line markings in Richardsons Crescent, Tempe adjacent to Mackey Park (as per Design Plan No.10212) be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Transit Systems representatives advised that buses regularly use Richardson Crescent between Tempe Depot and Dulwich Hill. As such the raised pedestrian crossing needs to be no higher than 75mm, with a platform no longer than 5.5m and ramp grades no greater than 1 in 16.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the detailed design plan for the raising of the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing and new adjacent kerb ramps and associated signs and line markings in Richardsons Crescent, Tempe adjacent to Mackey Park (as per Design Plan No.10212) be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0922(1) Item 5 Tempe South Final Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Heffron/Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Following the completion of the re-exhibition of the Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) study, a review of submissions has been completed and finalized for consideration and adoption.

Public Re-exhibition of the revised LATM study was required as the three traffic proposals suggested by the community required the feedback from impacted residents. The consultation commenced on 11 August and finished on 8 September 2022, with community feedback and adopted LATM as outlined in Attachment 1.

It is important to note that the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel (SECPP) at its meeting on 1 September 2022 approved the MOD/2021/0376 application by Bunnings. Amongst other changes the application was to modify the conditions of consent at 750 Princes Highway, Tempe so that the LATM be adopted by the Panel, and the LATM (excluding attachments) being a stamped document not requiring approval from Council’s Local Traffic Committee.

The results of the public re-exhibition indicate good support levels, in light of the SECPP determination, the outcomes of the survey and recommendations for the three proposal are tabled below:

Proposal

Option 1

Option 2

No Change/

Undecided

Recommendation

No Entry into Union Street from Smith Street restriction, left and right only restriction to Princes Highway at Smith Street.

Yes

74.8%

22.8%

Undecided

2.4%

Noted that TfNSW has supported this restriction. Already included in adopted LATM, no further changes are required.

Road closure of Brooklyn Street

Full Closure

11.4%

Partial Exit Only

53.9%

No Change

33.9%

Whilst this proposal is not included in the adopted LATM, the report acknowledges the impact of the No Entry proposal, and traffic conditions will be monitored following the opening of the Bunnings development.

The response to this proposal is to be noted for review of LATM organised by Council 12 months following the issue of an Occupation Certificate.

Union Street traffic options

Speed Humps

29.5%

10km/h Shared Zone

69.5%

Undecided

1.0%

Already included in adopted LATM, subject to TfNSW approval. No further changes to LATM are required.

Officer’s Recommendation

That:

1. The adoption of the Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study by Bitzios Consulting dated 6 July 2021 and proposed treatments in Attachment 2 be noted;

2. It be noted that Transport for NSW has provided support for the No Entry into Union Street from Smith Street restriction, left and right only restriction to Princes Highway at Smith Street, and this has been included in the adopted LATM;

3. 10km/h Shared Zone be supported for Union Street, between Princes Highway and School Lane subject to Transport for NSW approval, and this has been included in the adopted LATM;

4. Detailed design of the recommended treatments in Attachment 1 be reported back to the Traffic Committee prior to construction;

5. After a 12 month period following the issue of an Occupation Certificate for the Bunnings Development at 728-750 Princess Highway, a LATM review be undertaken by Council and reported back to the Traffic Committee, having noted the results of the re-exhibition; and

6. The road closure at Brooklyn Street be included for consideration at the 12 month review of the LATM.

DISCUSSION

The representative for the Member for Heffron tabled a letter from Mr Ron Hoenig MP to Council (Attachment 2) expressing disappointment with TfNSW’s decision to not support the installation of traffic signals on the Bunnings stores access laneway to the Princes Highway and requested for the operation of the laneway to be formally included in the proposed 12-month review of the LATM. The representative requested that the Brooklyn Street closure be brought forward with the other adopted treatments rather than be delayed 12 months; and that the kerb blister island to restrict the left turn into Smith Street from the Bunnings Smith Street driveway be made more substantial to stop the left turn into Smith Street.

Cr Langford stated that residents requested a ‘Local Traffic Only’ sign be installed in Brooklyn Street at Brooklyn Lane during construction to deter traffic from using Brooklyn Street. Council Officers will investigate installation of the sign.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation and agreed to incorporate the above requests into the recommendation.

It was noted that detailed plans prepared by Bunnings are expected to be presented to the Committee in the next 12 months.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. The adoption of the Tempe South Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study by Bitzios Consulting dated 6 July 2021 and proposed treatments in Attachment 1 be noted;

3. 10km/h Shared Zone be supported for Union Street, between Princes Highway and School Lane subject to Transport for NSW approval, and this has been included in the adopted LATM;

4. Detailed design of the recommended treatments in Attachment 1 be reported back to the Traffic Committee prior to construction;

6. Brooklyn Street closure be brought forward with the other adopted treatments rather than be delayed 12 months;

7. That the kerb blister island in Smith Street adjacent to the Bunnings driveway be made more substantial to stop the left hand turn into Smith Street;

8. That the operation of the Bunnings Lane entry to the Princes Highway be formally included in the proposed 12 month review of the LATM; and

9. Council investigate installation of “Local Traffic Only” signage on Brooklyn Street at Brooklyn Lane to deter traffic from using Brooklyn Street when construction commences.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0922(1) Item 6 England Avenue, Marrickville – Proposed new rain garden and kerb extension - Design Plan 10167 (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has finalised a design plan for the installation of a rain garden and kerb extensions in England Avenue, Marrickville at its intersection with Addison Road. The purpose of the proposal is to improve the quality of stormwater drainage from England Avenue as well as improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians crossing England Avenue near Addison Road. It is recommended that the proposed detailed design plan be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the detailed design plan for the proposed new rain garden and kerb extensions on England Avenue at Addison Road, Marrickville and associated signs and line markings (as per Plan No.10167) be approved.

DISCUSSION

Cr Langford received the following comments and requests from a resident:

· Visibility of traffic for vehicles turning right from England Avenue to Addison Road is poor due to parked vehicles along Addison Road. To improve sight lines, the resident requested a ‘No Stopping’ zone on Addison Road to remove the parking space closest to the intersection.

· The pedestrian refuge on Addison Road is old and not large enough to accommodate the volume of people who use it especially when events are on. Request to upgrade the pedestrian refuge.

· A bottleneck forms along Addison Road when a vehicle is parked in the mobility space outside 148 Addison Road and there are vehicles queuing along Addison Road to turn right into England Avenue. Request to move the mobility parking space further south to allow southbound traffic to continue through Addison Road when there is a queue of right turning vehicles.

Council Officers will investigate these requests separately. The Committee members agreed with Officers’ recommendation and the inclusion of the additional requests to be investigated separately.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. the detailed design plan for the proposed new rain garden and kerb extensions on England Avenue at Addison Road, Marrickville and associated signs and line markings (as per Plan No.10167) be approved.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0922(1) Item 7 Victoria Street, Ashfield- Proposed in-lane Bus Stop platform adjacent to 20 Victoria Street (Allman Park) (Djarrawunang- Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to install an in-lane bus stop platform adjacent to 20 Victoria Street, Ashfield (ALLMAN PARK). The proposal is to provide a bus stop facility to extend out and allow ease of safe travel and passenger embarkment/dis embarkment between the footpath and buses out on the travel lane.

The proposal is in up-grade to the existing Bus Stop at this location where buses are prevented from properly and safely pulling up to the kerb due to (mature grown) trees located in short span distance within the Bus Stop. The proposed platform is also designed in compliance to the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (DSAPT) in line with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).

Officer’s Recommendation

That the design plan (Design Plan No.10214) for the proposed new concrete in-lane bus stop platform (with associated tactile, seating and handrails), new concrete ramps, new landscaped verged garden, existing concrete kerb and footpath reconstruction, and associated new signs and line markings in front of 20 Victoria Street, Ashfield be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0922(1) Item 8 Albert Street at James Street, Petersham – Proposed Traffic Calming (Design Plan No.10220) (Damun – Stanmore Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A design plan has been finalised for the proposed traffic calming improvement in Albert Street, Petersham, at its intersection with James Street. The proposal includes the construction of a raised concrete threshold, a new detached concrete kerb blister with low level planting and improvements works to the existing footpath and kerb ramps. It is anticipated that this proposal will improve pedestrian and motorist safety by ultimately reducing the overall vehicular speeds within the area.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the design plan for the proposed raised concrete threshold, detached concrete kerb blister with low level planting and improvement works to the existing footpath and kerb ramps in Albert Street at James Street, Petersham (Design Plan No.10220), be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee noted that this Item is within the Newtown Electorate, not Summer Hill.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the design plan for the proposed raised concrete threshold, detached concrete kerb blister with low level planting and improvement works to the existing footpath and kerb ramps in Albert Street at James Street, Petersham (Design Plan No.10220), be APPROVED.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0922(1) Item 9 Victoria Street, Ashfield-Proposed in-lane Bus Stop platform adjacent to 90 Victoria Street - Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC

SUMMARY

Council is planning to install an in-lane bus stop platform adjacent to 90 Victoria Street, Ashfield. The proposal is to provide a bus stop facility to extend out and allow ease of safe travel and passenger embarkment/dis embarkment between the footpath and buses out on the travel lane.

The proposal is in upgrade to the existing Bus Stop at this location where buses are prevented from properly and safely pulling up to the kerb due to (mature grown) trees located in short span distance within the Bus Stop. The proposed platform is also designed in compliance to the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (DSAPT) in line with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).

Officer’s Recommendation

That the design plan (Design Plan No.10215-A) for the proposed new concrete in-lane bus stop platform (with associated tactile, seating and handrails), new concrete ramps, new grassed verge area, existing concrete kerb and footpath reconstruction, and associated new signs and line markings in front of 90 Victoria Street, Ashfield be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0922(1) Item 10 Bright Street at Middle And North Streets, Marrickville – Proposed Traffic Calming (Design Plan No.10219) (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Design plans have been finalised for the proposed traffic calming improvements in Bright Street, Marrickville, at its intersections with Middle and North Streets. The proposal includes the construction of two raised concrete thresholds, new kerb extensions with low level plantings and improvements works to the existing footpath and kerb ramps. It is expected that this proposal will improve pedestrian and motorist safety by reducing the overall vehicle speeds in the area.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the design plans for the proposed raised concrete thresholds, kerb extensions with low level plantings and improvement works to the existing footpath and kerb ramps in Bright Street at Middle and North Streets, Marrickville (Design Plan No.10219), be APPROVED.

DISCUSSION

The Committee noted that this Item is within the Newtown Electorate, not Summer Hill.

The IWBC representative commented that the bike symbols proposed to be removed on Bright Street were never implemented and requested further information. Council Officers advised that the plan to mark bike symbols on Bright Street did not proceed as Bright Street was not identified as a bike route and did not connect to existing bicycle facilities in Addison Road.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation and with the addition of a recommendation to note the exclusion of bike symbols in Bright Street.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. the design plans for the proposed raised concrete thresholds, kerb extensions with low level plantings and improvement works to the existing footpath and kerb ramps in Bright Street at Middle and North Streets, Marrickville (Design Plan No.10219), be APPROVED; and

2. it be noted that the proposed bike symbols be removed from the design plan as Bright Street was not identified as a bike route.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0922(1) Item 11 Birchgrove Public School - Proposed 'No Stopping' and 'No Parking 8.00am-9.30am; 2.30pm-3.30pm' restrictions (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received a request from Birchgrove Public school to extend the existing ‘No Parking 8.00am-9.30am, 2.30pm-3.30pm School Days’ restriction by one car space to accommodate additional pickup and setdown demand in Birchgrove Road, Birchgrove. Birchgrove Public school has also raised safety concerns regarding the leaning tree east of marked pedestrian crossing at the start of the pickup and setdown zone and subsequently being an obstruction to vehicles in the drop off and pickup zone.

Officer’s Recommendation

That:

1. Existing 5.3m length ‘No Stopping’ zone on the north side of Birchgrove Road, east of the pedestrian crossing be extended 9.4m;

2. Existing 17.7m ‘No Parking 8.00am-9.30am, 2.30pm-3.30pm’ zone be relocated by 4.1m to the east and lengthened to 23.7m;

3. Existing 6m ‘Mobility Parking’ zone be relocated by 10.1m to the east;

4. Kerb islands with gutter grate bridge from the driveway of No.76A Birchgrove Road, to the eastern end of the revised No Stopping zone, excluding the Pedestrian Crossing be included in Council’s future Capital Works Program with an estimated cost of $80,000; and

5. A short length kerb island and associated line marking be installed on the north side of Birchgrove Road approximately 8m east of the pedestrian crossing to protect the leaning tree.

DISCUSSION

The TfNSW representative requested details for the temporary rubber kerb island. Council Officers advised that a design plan was not ready and that it would be designed to standard kerb island specifications with a chevron sign and white painted kerbing.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

1. Existing 5.3m length ‘No Stopping’ zone on the north side of Birchgrove Road, east of the pedestrian crossing be extended 9.4m;

2. Existing 17.7m ‘No Parking 8.00am-9.30am, 2.30pm-3.30pm’ zone be relocated by 4.1m to the east and lengthened to 23.7m;

3. Existing 6m ‘Mobility Parking’ zone be relocated by 10.1m to the east;

5. A short length kerb island and associated line marking be installed on the north side of Birchgrove Road approximately 8m east of the pedestrian crossing to protect the leaning tree.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0922(1) Item 12 Norton Street Italian Festa 2022- Temporary Road Closures (Gulgdaya - Leichhardt Ward/ Balmain Elecotorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

The proposed event, the Norton Street Italian Festa, is a street festival held annually celebrating the traditional Italian culture that is considered an essential part of the Leichhardt community.

This report outlines the proposed closure for the Norton Street Italian Festa.

Officer’s Recommendation

That the road closure application for the ‘Norton Street Italian Festa 2022’ on Sunday, 30 October 2022 be supported subject to the following conditions:

a) The road closures be restricted to occur between 3:00am and 9:00pm on Sunday, 30 October 2022 at the following locations:

· Norton Street from Marion Street to William Street.

· Marlborough Street from Norton Street to Cromwell Street.

· Short Street from Norton Street to Balmain Road.

· Carlisle Street from Norton Street to Cromwell Street.

· Allen Street from Derbyshire Road to James Street.

· Arthur Street from Allen Street to Short Street.

· Lou Street from Allen Street to Marion Street.

· Derbyshire Road at William Street.

· Macauley Street from Norton Street to Cromwell Street (eastbound lanes only).

· Wetherill Street from Norton Street to Balmain Road (eastbound lanes only).

b) Approval from Transport for NSW for the TMP and TCP and to install a ‘Special Event Clearway’ restriction in Norton Street be obtained prior to the event;

c) Wetherill Street (Norton Street – Balmain Road) and Macauley Street (Cromwell Street – Norton Street) function as two-way roads when Norton Street is closed to provide access for residents;

d) A three (3) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Norton Street at all times;

e) Approval to conduct a public assembly be obtained from the NSW Police prior to the event. A copy of the NSW Police approval must be forwarded to Council’s Traffic Section prior to the event;

f) The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been formally closed;

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

h) Install temporary ‘Bus Zones’ to accommodate two buses on both sides of William Street between Norton Street and James Street.

DISCUSSION

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the road closure application for the ‘Norton Street Italian Festa 2022’ on Sunday, 30 October 2022 be supported subject to the following conditions:

a) The road closures be restricted to occur between 3:00am and 9:00pm on Sunday, 30 October 2022 at the following locations:

· Norton Street from Marion Street to William Street.

· Marlborough Street from Norton Street to Cromwell Street.

· Short Street from Norton Street to Balmain Road.

· Carlisle Street from Norton Street to Cromwell Street.

· Allen Street from Derbyshire Road to James Street.

· Arthur Street from Allen Street to Short Street.

· Lou Street from Allen Street to Marion Street.

· Derbyshire Road at William Street.

· Macauley Street from Norton Street to Cromwell Street (eastbound lanes only).

· Wetherill Street from Norton Street to Balmain Road (eastbound lanes only).

b) Approval from Transport for NSW for the TMP and TCP and to install a ‘Special Event Clearway’ restriction in Norton Street be obtained prior to the event;

c) Wetherill Street (Norton Street – Balmain Road) and Macauley Street (Cromwell Street – Norton Street) function as two-way roads when Norton Street is closed to provide access for residents;

d) A three (3) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section of Norton Street at all times;

e) Approval to conduct a public assembly be obtained from the NSW Police prior to the event. A copy of the NSW Police approval must be forwarded to Council’s Traffic Section prior to the event;

f) The occupation of the road carriageway must not occur until the road has been formally closed;

h) Install temporary ‘Bus Zones’ to accommodate two buses on both sides of William Street between Norton Street and James Street.

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

LTC0922(1) Item 13 Update on improvements to the Frederick Street, Ashfield crossing

The TfNSW representative advised that the speed limit reduction from 60km/h to 50km/h on Frederick Street, Ashfield has been approved and implementation is expected to occur in the next two months. Community consultation will commence soon to gauge community feedback on two options, signalise the intersection of John Street and Frederick Street, or to install a signalised midblock pedestrian crossing on Frederick Street north of John Street. The outcomes of the consultation will be reported to the Committee.

LTC0922(1) Item 14 Pedestrian safety at the intersection of Edgeware Road, Alice Street and Llewellyn Street, Newtown

The representative for the Member for Newtown stated that residents are concerned with pedestrian safety at the intersection of Edgeware Road, Alice Street and Llewellyn Street following recent near misses at the signalised intersection. Residents have asked for more pedestrian protection and for the speed limit to be reduced to 50km/h. The TfNSW representative advised that they can review speeds at the intersection. Council Officers will check on the status of a proposal to implement red arrow pedestrian protection at the signalised intersection and report back to the representative for the Member for Newtown.

LTC0922(1) Item 15 Update on parking on Kensington Road at Liverpool Road, Summer Hill

The IWBC representative asked for an update to the issue of vehicles parking too close to the corner on Kensington Road at Liverpool Road, Summer Hill that was raised at a previous meeting. Council Officers advised that works to formalise statutory ‘No Stopping’ on Kensington Road has been listed for action.

LTC0922(1) Item 16 Safety concerns with cycleway on Livingstone Road, Marrickville

Cr Langford raised concerns with safety on the new Livingstone Road cycleway in Marrickville and asked what was the best way to discuss these concerns and make suggestions on improvements. Cr Langford was advised to contact Council Officers to arrange an on site meeting.

LTC0922(1) Item 17 T3 Bankstown Line upgrade work engagement outcomes report

Council Officers tabled the engagement outcomes report prepared by the State Government on the T3 Bankstown Line upgrade work that will close Dulwich Hill, Marrickville and Sydenham train stations (Attachment 3). Buses will replace trains during the rail closures from 24 September 2022 to 9 October 2022 and 26 December 2022 to 12 January 2023. The report will be circulated to the Committee members.

Meeting closed at 11.37am.