Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 21 August 2023

Minutes of Meeting

Meeting commenced at 11.01am

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 Kobi Shetty MP, Member for Balmain
Graeme McKay	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Patricia Arcilla	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown (Apology for second half of meeting)
Sgt Charles Buttrose	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
Nina Fard	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)


NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Acting Director Infrastructure
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Acting Traffic and Transport Services Manager
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)
James Nguyen	IWC’s Traffic Engineer
Amir Falamarzi	IWC’s Traffic Engineer
Boris Muha	IWC’s Traffic Engineer
Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Christy Li	IWC’s Business Administration Officer


VISITORS

Annalise Ifield	IWC’s Senior Planner
Camille Guyot	IWC’s Development Assessment Planner
Julie Elstub-Ross	Police Representative
Laura McCloud	Resident (Item 1)
Michael Carvosso	Resident (Item 1)
Bob Stephenson	Resident (Item 2)
Shaun Carter	Principle Architect at Carter Williamson Architects Representative for Resident (Item 2)
Hassan Kharroubi	Resident (Item 2)
Huw Davies	Resident (Item 2)
Iona Steinle	Resident (Item 2)
Rory Steinle- Davis	Resident (Item 2)


APOLOGIES:

Nil.

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Monday, 17 July 2023 be confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Local Traffic Committee meeting recommendations of its meeting held on 15 May 2023 were adopted at Council's meeting on 8 August 2023.

The Local Traffic Committee meeting recommendations of its meeting held on 19 June 2023 were adopted at Council's meeting on 8 August 2023 subject to the follow amendment:

1. 19 June 2023 LTC0623 (1) Item 12 be deferred pending an onsite meeting to identify alternative solutions.

The Local Traffic Committee meeting recommendations of its meeting held on 17 July 2023 were adopted at Council's meeting on 8 August 2023.

LTC0823(1) Item 1 Hurlstone Avenue, Summer Hill- Proposed Kerb blister narrowing of Hurlstone Avenue at Prospect Road and No Left Turn 7.30-9.30am.,3-5pm Mon-Fri from Prospect Road into Hurlstone Avenue.
(Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Concerns have been raised regarding traffic and pedestrian safety issues at the intersection of Prospect Road and Hurlstone Avenue and through Hurlstone Avenue, Summer Hill.

Council is proposing to implement a safety treatment at the intersection of Hurlstone Avenue and Prospect Road by improving the sight lines of pedestrians and movement of vehicles. This will be achieved through constructing kerb blister islands or kerb extensions with pram ramps and narrow Hurlstone Avenue at the intersection of Prospect Road.

Council is also proposing to introduce time restricted ‘No Left Turn from 7.30-9.30am and 3-5pm, Monday to Friday from Prospect Road into Hurlstone Avenue. This proposal aims to relieve traffic volumes and congestion issues at this intersection and through Hurlstone Avenue during peak hours. Vehicles will be able to travel along Prospect Road and turn left or right into Old Canterbury Road from Prospect Road which is the preferred traffic route.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That:

1. The construction of kerb-blisters or kerb extensions to narrow Hurlstone Avenue at Prospect Road with associated signs and markings as shown in the concept plan Attachment 1 be approved in principle.

2. A ‘No Left Turn; 7.30am-9.30am, 3pm-5pm Mon-Fri’ restriction be installed at the intersection of Prospect Road and Hurlstone Avenue, Summer Hill, prohibiting left turn movement during the above peak hour times from Prospect Road into Hurlstone Avenue.

3. A Traffic Management Plan be issued to Transport for NSW seeking approval for the above part-time ‘No Left Turn’ ban.

DISCUSSION:

Public Speaker: Laura McCloud entered at 11.03am

Ms McCloud objected to the recommendation due to concerns that the restrictions proposed at the intersection will cause traffic to migrate over to Seaview Street and other local streets. She stated that Seaview Street is a narrow street, which already experiences traffic and parking issues and is concerned the proposed recommendation will exasperate existing traffic issues within the street.

(Ms McCloud left at 11:08am)

Public speaker: Michael Carvoss entered 11:09am

Mr Carvoss objected to the proposed ‘No Left Turn’ due to concerns with increased traffic congestion as well as concerns for pedestrian safety as the roads affected are near a school. He stated that the exit into Old Canterbury Road from Prospect Street is not wide enough for two cars and the existing traffic at this point will coincide with the high pedestrian activity due to students crossing to get to Trinity Grammar School. He is also concerned as there are no safety measures for the students.

(Ms Carvoss left at 11.15am)

The representative for Summer Hill raised the question of whether ‘No Left Turn’ restrictions that has been proposed to Hurlstone Street can be provided to Seaview Street. Council Officers responded that Hurlstone Street received a relatively high volume of traffic and was raised as a concern by the community. Council will submit a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and will include a traffic analysis of the area. The TfNSW representative said they will review the TMP once ready and provide Council with their comments.

The representative for Summer Hill supported the recommendation, with further traffic review after 6 months of implementation to determine the level of impact on adjacent streets. The TfNSW representative also requested crash data be included in the TMP.

The IWBC representative asked if Council could incorporate a ‘Bicycles excepted’ sign on the proposed restrictions on Prospect Road at Hurlstone Avenue. Council Officers raised no objections to the suggested changes.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That:

2. A ‘No Left Turn; 7.30am-9.30am, 3pm-5pm Mon-Fri ‘bicycles excepted’ restriction be installed at the intersection of Prospect Road and Hurlstone Avenue, Summer Hill, prohibiting left turn movement during the above peak hour times from Prospect Road into Hurlstone Avenue.

3. A review of the ‘No Left Turn; 7.30am-9.30am, 3pm-5pm Mon-Fri bicycles excepted’ restriction be undertaken after a 6 month period from installation.

4. A Traffic Management Plan be issued to Transport for NSW seeking approval for the above part-time ‘No Left Turn’ ban.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0823(1) Item 2 Jaggers Lane, Balmain - Proposed Permanent Full Road Closure (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt Pac)

SUMMARY

A petition has been submitted from residents for a permanent full road closure of Jaggers Lane, Balmain, to be implemented to prioritize pedestrian safety and thoroughfare in the laneway.

Jaggers Lane is a narrow laneway and does not feature footpaths on either side, it is used by many residents for access to shops and public transport located on Darling Street. Furthermore, residents of Waterview Street between Duncan Street and Caroline Street frequently use Jaggers Lane to store waste and recycling bins and for rear property access.

Though Jaggers Lane is currently providing two-way traffic functions, the permanent road closure is expected to have minimal effects on surrounding traffic movements whilst improving pedestrian safety.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That:

1. The permanent full road closure of Jaggers Lane, Balmain, between Duncan Street and Caroline Street be approved in principle, subject to the approval of the Traffic Management Plan by Transport for NSW.

2. Council undertake a 28-day Public Exhibition, including engagement with NSW Police, emergency services, and other relevant authorities, with the results to be reported back to the Traffic Committee.

DISCUSSION:

Public Speaker Bob Stephenson entered at 11.17am

Mr Stephenson supported the recommendation as there has never been access off the lane for private car-parking as the lane is too narrow. He stated that Waterview Street does not have a footpath so residents have been using the Jaggers Lane to access amenities and transport. He is concerned that if Jaggers Lane was to be made permanently accessible to vehicles, it would create safety issues for residents and pedestrians.

(Mr Stephenson left the meeting 11.22am)

Public Speaker Shawn Carter entered at 11.23am

Mr Carter is speaking on behalf of his client (a resident of Caroline Street) and objected to the recommendation as his client was recently granted carparking off Jaggers Lane. He stated that a traffic study and road widening proposal to turn Jaggers Lane into a road has been undertaken previously. He notes the proposed removal of vehicular access in the Lane will take away the residents ability to charge their electric vehicles within their private properties. Mr Carter raised that possibility of turning the Lane into a shared zone so both pedestrians and vehicles can use the Lane. Council Officers responded advising that a ‘Shared Zone’ would need a safe passing opportunity for pedestrians and vehicle, with the lane being 3m wide, this would not be possible.

(Mr Carter left the meeting 11.29am)

Public Speaker Hassan Kharroubi entered at 11.30am

Mr Kharroubi objected to the recommendation as he believes the recommendation will contribute to traffic congestions onto nearby streets. He is concerned about emergency vehicle access in the area and how it will affect pedestrians in the nearby streets. He noted his concerns for elderly citizens and people with mobility issues within the community who may rely heavily on vehicles and the issues this may cause if the lane is restricted to pedestrian only. He stated his concerns of the proposed recommendation causing a loss of parking, which is already a prevalent issue in the area. He is also concerned that by taking away parking in the lane, this will also have a negative effect on the property values on the residences affected.

(Mr Kharroubi left the meeting at 11.37am)

Public Speakers Huw Davis and Iona Steinle entered at 11.38am

Mr Davis and Ms Steinle objected to the recommendation as there are no footpaths connecting Jaggers Lane to Waterview Street which could accommodate pedestrians. He is also concerned about emergency vehicle access and noted that a vehicle can drive in and out of the lane. He noted that trade vehicles use the lane regularly and residents use the lane to unload their cars as well as for deliveries.

(Mr Davis and Ms Steinle left the meeting at 11.44am)

Public Speaker Rory Steinle- Davis entered at 11:45am

Mr Steinle-Davis objected to the recommendation as he uses the lane to load and unload his building tools and materials at the back of his parents property. He stated that he doesn’t believe the community has been able to have a fair say as there has not been public consultation. He notes that there is no footpath to get to Jaggers Lane from Waterview Street. This means there is no safe pedestrian access of the lane, putting pedestrians at risk when they use the lane.

(Mr Steinle-Davis left the meeting at 11.52am)

The representative for the Member for Balmain is opposed to the recommendation and suggested that it be amended to recommend ‘No Parking’ in the laneway. Council Officers advised that ‘No Parking’ would apply in the laneway as it is already illegal to obstruct the carriageway as it is too narrow.

The IWBC representative requested that the closure include ‘Cyclists excepted’ signs in the laneway.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (MAJORITY SUPPORT)_:

That:

1. The permanent full road closure of Jaggers Lane, Balmain, between Duncan Street and Caroline Street be approved in principle, subject to the approval of the Traffic Management Plan by Transport for NSW.

For motion: Council, TfNSW and NSW Police.

Against Motion: Representative for Balmain.

LTC0823(1) Item 3 Carrington Road, Marrickville - Cycleway Upgrade

SUMMARY

Council has finalised a design to provide continuous cycling access on the existing Carrington Road cycleway consistent with current NSW guidelines for cycling infrastructure. The proposal involves line marking and signage at five intersections on the cycleway to improve clarity and safety for bike riders and motorists and provide continuous cycling access for people using the cycleway.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the proposed Carrington Road Cycleway, line marking and signage modifications plan (drawing no’s IWC2023-01 to IWC2023-05) be approved subject to the flexible bollards not extending into the kerb radius at each of the intersections along Carrington Road, Marrickville.

DISCUSSION:

The IWBC representative requested additional treatments adjacent to the Carrington Road Cycleway. Council officer’s will investigate and setup an on-site meeting to discuss further.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposed Carrington Road Cycleway, line marking and signage modifications plan (drawing no’s IWC2023-01 to IWC2023-05) be approved subject to the flexible bollards not extending into the kerb radius at each of the intersections along Carrington Road, Marrickville.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0823(1) Item 4 Marrickville Road, Marrickville – Temporary Full Road Closures for Marrickville Music Festival - Sunday 15 October 2023 (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Inner West Council is presenting Marrickville Music Festival on Sunday 15 October from 12:00pm noon until 6:00pm. 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 agree to the temporary full road closures subject to all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That 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 Music Festival’ Event on Sunday 15 October 2023 between 12:30am and 12:00pm as per the submitted TMP and TGSs and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures.

2. That a Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre.

3. That 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. That 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. That a minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed sections.

6. That 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:

2. That a Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre.

3. That 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. That a minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed sections.

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0823(1) Item 5 Carrington Road at Cary Street, Marrickville – Pedestrian Safety Improvement Works – Raised Pedestrian Crossing (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve pedestrian safety in Carrington Road, Marrickville (at Cary Street) by converting the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing to a raised pedestrian crossing. The proposal aims to improve pedestrian safety and motorist safety and addresses concerns with pedestrian and driver behaviour in the area, particularly during busy periods.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the detailed design plan for the raising of the existing pedestrian crossing and associated signs and line markings in Carrington Road at Cary Street, Marrickville be approved (as per Design Plan No.10248).

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the detailed design plan for the raising of the existing pedestrian crossing and associated signs and line markings in Carrington Road at Cary Street, Marrickville be approved (as per Design Plan No.10248).

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0823(1) Item 6 Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill; Illawarra Road, Marrickville; Burrows Avenue, Railway Road, Gleeson Avenue And (Lower) Railway Parade, Sydenham - Temporary Parking Changes During Major Rail Shutdown of T3 Line For Sydney Metro Upgrade Works - Bus Replacements Saturday 23 September To Thursday 5 October 2023 And Tuesday 26 December 2023 To Thursday 25 January 2024 (Midjuburi -Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West Pac)

SUMMARY

Council has been notified by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) that Sydney Metro works will involve major rail shutdown of the Sydenham to Bankstown rail line (T3) for the following periods: Saturday, 23 September to Thursday, 5 October 2023 (inclusive) and Tuesday, 26 December 2023 to Thursday, 25 January 2024 (inclusive). During the shutdowns buses will replace train services along the T3 line and to accommodate the increased bus movements and necessary holding areas some short-term parking changes are required at a number of locations.

Specifically, TfNSW is requesting approval for the temporary conversion of multiple parking spaces at the following locations: Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill; Illawarra Road, Marrickville; Burrows Avenue, Railway Road, Gleeson Avenue and (Lower) Railway Parade, Sydenham. It is recommended that no objections be raised, and Council approves the temporary short-term parking changes at the identified locations during the rail shutdowns.

All changes to street signage will be made by TfNSW contractor(s) from 10pm the night before the closures and will be reinstated at the completion of the planned shutdowns.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the following temporary short-term parking changes for the periods of Saturday, 23 September to Thursday, 5 October 2023 (inclusive) and Tuesday, 26 December 2023 to Thursday, 25 January 2024 (inclusive) be approved to support the works required to convert the T3 Bankstown Line to a Metro Line:

a) Dulwich Hill Station Precinct - Ewart Street (3 parking spaces): The short-term conversion of 20m (3 parking spaces) ‘2P 8 am – 6 pm Mon – Fri’ on the northern side of Ewart Street (between Wardell Road and Bayley Street) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

b) Marrickville Station Precinct - Illawarra Road (1 parking space): The short-term conversion of 7m (1 parking space) ‘1P 8:30 am – 6 pm’ on the western side of Illawarra Road (between Warburton Street and Greenbank Street) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

c) Sydenham Station Precinct - Burrows Avenue (23 parking spaces): The short-term conversion of 50m (14 parking spaces) rear to kerb ‘unrestricted parking’ on the northern kerb of Burrows Avenue (west of Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

d) The short-term conversion of 58m (9 parking spaces) ‘unrestricted parking’ on the southern kerb of Burrows Avenue (west of Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

e) Sydenham Station Precinct – Railway Road (3 parking spaces): The short-term conversion of 18m (3 parking spaces) ‘2P 8:30 am – 10 pm Mon - Fri’ on the eastern side kerb of Railway Road (between Burrows Avenue and Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

f) Sydenham Station Precinct - Gleeson Avenue (2 parking spaces): The short-term conversion of 12m (2 parking spaces) ‘1P 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Mon - Fri and No Parking 6 am-9 am & 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm’ on the eastern kerb of Gleeson Avenue (between Burrows Avenue and Unwins Bridge Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

g) Sydenham Station Precinct - Lower Railway Parade (57 parking spaces): The short-term conversion of 122m (46 parking spaces) 45 degree angled ‘unrestricted parking’ on the southern side kerb of Lower Railway Parade (between Sydenham Road and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’; and

h) The short-term conversion of 32m (11 parking spaces) 45 degree angled parking ‘4P 8:30 am – 6 pm Mon - Fri’ on the southwest kerb of Lower Railway Parade (between Gleeson Avenue and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’.

2. That the applicant and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

d) The short-term conversion of 58m (9 parking spaces) ‘unrestricted parking’ on the southern kerb of Burrows Avenue (west of Gleeson Avenue) to a ‘Bus Zone’;

g) Sydenham Station Precinct - Lower Railway Parade (57 parking spaces): The short-term conversion of 122m (46 parking spaces) 45 degree angled ‘unrestricted parking’ on the southern side kerb of Lower Railway Parade (between Sydenham Road and Marrickville Road) to a ‘Bus Zone’; and

2. That the applicant and Council Rangers be advised in terms of this report.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0823(1) Item 7 Percival Road, Stanmore – Temporary Full Road Closures for Stanmore Music Festival – Saturday 18 November 2023 (Damum-Stanmore Ward /Newtown Electorate/ Inner West Lac)

SUMMARY

Inner West Council is presenting Stanmore Music Festival on Saturday 18 November 2023 from 12:00pm noon until 6:00pm. This community festival has been organised by local residents who are supported by Council as part of EDGE Newtown.

To facilitate the event there will be a partial road closure of Percival Road, between Salisbury Road and Myrtle Street. This will require some road detours in surrounding streets. Road closure and event bump in will occur from 6:00am and bump out will conclude by 9:00pm.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the proposed temporary full road closure (ENRC/2023/0051) of Percival Road, from Salisbury Road to the pedestrian crossing at Myrtle Street; partial closure of Temple Street from Percival Road to Percival Lane; and partial closure of Myrtle Street, from Percival Road to Percival Laneway, Stanmore be approved for the purpose of holding the ‘Stanmore Music Festival’ Event on Saturday 18 November 2023 between 6.00am and 9.00pm as per the submitted TMP and TGSs and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures.

2. That a Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre.

3. That 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. That a minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed sections.

6. That 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:

2. That a Road Occupancy License application be obtained from the Transport Management Centre.

3. That 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. That a minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed sections.

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

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0823(1) Item 8 Holbeach Avenue, Tempe – Temporary Full Road Closures for Ms Sydney To The Gong Bike Ride On Sunday 5 November 2023 – (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Newtown Lac)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 to use Holbeach Avenue and Tempe Recreation Reserve to hold the annual 'MS Sydney to the Gong Bike Ride' supported by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Australia on Sunday 5 November 2023. This event will necessitate the temporary full road closure of Holbeach Avenue, Tempe and southbound lane closures on Princes Highway from the car park entrance of IKEA to Cooks River along with closures (Residents Excepted) of South Street, Hart Street, Bay Street and Old Street, Tempe between the hours 0400 to 1000 hours on Sunday 5 November 2023.

The comments of the Local Traffic Committee will be referred to Council’s Development Assessment Section for consideration in determining the Development Application.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the Local Traffic Committee receive and note the report.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the Local Traffic Committee receive and note the report.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0823(1) Item 9 West Street Near Brighton Street, Petersham – Proposed New Kerb Blister and Footpath Realignment (Damun-Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West Pac)

SUMMARY

Council has finalised a design plan for pedestrian safety improvement works in West Street (near Brighton Street), Petersham. Council is planning to improve safety for pedestrians in West Street at Brighton Street intersection, Petersham by constructing landscaped kerb blister island, kerb ramps and realigning the footpath. The proposal aims to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists by better defining pedestrian crossing points and reducing conflicts with traffic movements. This will help address concerns with pedestrian and motorist behaviour at these locations, particularly during busy times.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the detailed design plan for the construction of a new landscaped kerb blister island, kerb ramps and realignment of the footpath in West Street near Brighton Street, Petersham and associated signs and line markings at the intersection be approved (as per Design Plan No.10251).

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the detailed design plan for the construction of a new landscaped kerb blister island, kerb ramps and realignment of the footpath in West Street near Brighton Street, Petersham and associated signs and line markings at the intersection be approved (as per Design Plan No.10251).

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0823(1) Item 10 Ellen Street Carpark, Rozelle - Proposed Extension of ‘2P 8.00am-8.00pm’ Timed Parking Restrictions to ‘4P 8.00am-8.00pm’ (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt Pac)

SUMMARY

Local businesses and residents have requested that Council extend the timed parking restrictions at Ellen Street Carpark, Rozelle. Council has undertaken a review of the existing parking occupancy levels of Ellen Street Carpark and found that the current carpark utilisation is low. Therefore, it is proposed to extend the timed parking restrictions from ‘2P 8.00am-8.00pm’ to ‘4P 8.00am-8.00pm’.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the timed parking restrictions at Ellen Street Carpark, Rozelle, be extended from 2P 8.00AM-8.00PM’ to ‘4P 8.00AM-8.00PM’.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the timed parking restrictions at Ellen Street Carpark, Rozelle, be extended from 2P 8.00AM-8.00PM’ to ‘4P 8.00AM-8.00PM’.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0823(1) Item 11 Trafalgar Street, Enmore - Proposed installation of 'No Parking' restrictions outside No.35-39A Trafalgar Street (DAMUN - STANMORE WARD/ NEWTOWN ELECTORATE/ INNER WEST PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns that vehicles are parking in a manner that limits the ability of residents accessing their driveways. This is as a result of short sections of kerb between driveways when the site was redeveloped. In order to alleviate this issue, it is proposed to signpost “No Parking’ restrictions outside Nos.35-39A Trafalgar Street, Enmore. Currently the restrictions are ‘1P 6pm-10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area M3’.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the installation of full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the southern side of Trafalgar Street, Enmore (outside property Nos.35-39A Trafalgar Street for a length of 36 metres) be approved, in order to improve vehicular access to off-street parking spaces.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the installation of full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the southern side of Trafalgar Street, Enmore (outside property Nos.35-39A Trafalgar Street for a length of 36 metres) be approved, in order to improve vehicular access to off-street parking spaces.

For motion: Unanimous

LTC0823(1) Item 12 Part Yeend Street, Birchgrove - road closure & sale (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received an application to purchase a portion of the road reserve adjacent to No.18 Ballast Point Road which fronts Yeend Street, Birchgrove. Council at the meeting on 25 October 2022 has provided ‘in principle’ support to consider the partial road closure of road reserve in Yeend Street, Birchgrove and subsequent sale to the adjoining owner. The matter has been referred to the Local Traffic Committee for endorsement.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the partial road closure of Yeend Street, Birchgrove at the rear of No. 18 Ballast Point Road (as shown in Attachment 1) and sale to the adjoining landowner be endorsed.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the partial road closure of Yeend Street, Birchgrove at the rear of No. 18 Ballast Point Road (as shown in Attachment 1) and sale to the adjoining landowner be endorsed.

For motion: Unanimous

General Business

Item 13 Pedestrian safety Robert Street, Rozelle

The representative for the Member for Balmain suggested that to improve pedestrian safety at the bus stop on Robert Street, Rozelle, Council could either move the bus stop uphill, widen the footpath at the bus stop or move the bus stop around the corner to Mullens Street.

Council officers will investigate the relocation of the bus stop.

Item 14 Traffic Calming Lilyfield Road at Victoria Road

The representative for the Member for Balmain suggested a pedestrian crossing on Lilyfield Road at the intersection of Victoria Road as well as reducing the speed limits on Lilyfield Road

Council officers will investigate the request for a pedestrian crossing on Lilyfield Road.

Item 15 : Reclassification of Victoria Road

The representative for the Member for Balmain asked whether TfNSW has considered reclassifying Victoria Road between Iron Cove Bridge and City West Link as a Council managed road.

The representative for TfNSW stated that this has not been considered.

Item 16: Request for additional parking permits for the Inner Sydney Montessori School

The representative for the Member for Balmain raised concerns on behalf of Inner Sydney Montessori School regarding parking around the school, noting that 8 parking permits had already been provided to the school. The representative for the Member for Balmain suggested that Council turn some of the 2 hour resident parking zones into 4P paid parking, resident permit holders excepted.

The Mayor ruled the item as out of order as no written correspondence was provided.

Item 17 : Traffic Calming in Toelle Street, Rozelle.

The representative for the Member for Balmain raised concerns on behalf of a resident that Toelle Street, Rozelle is now the major access route through to King George Park. He noted that the street has a speed limit of 50km/h and is narrow and with parked cars on both sides. He suggested that the Council investigate a pedestrian crossing in Toelle Street at Victoria Road and a reduced speed limit. He noted the speed humps and 10kph speed limit in the adjacent Callan and Springside Streets.

The Mayor ruled the item as out of order as no written correspondence was provided.

Item 18 : Parking availability in Wemyss Street, Marrickville

The Mayor tabled correspondence concerned about the lack of parking available on Wemyss Street, Marrickville and requested further investigation. Council Officers will investigate this request and the resident will be notified of the investigation.

Item 19 : Speed bumps be placed in Alt Street Ashfield to address speeding concerns

The Mayor tabled correspondence in regards to a request for speed bumps to be placed in Alt Street Ashfield to address speeding concerns and requested further investigation. Council Officers will investigate this request and the resident will be notified of the investigation.

Item 20 : Audit of plants in Kerbside garden beds

The representative for the Member for Summer Hill suggested that Council undertake an audit of planting in kerbside garden beds to ensure that they do not impede sightlines for pedestrians. Council Officers advised that species are selected and maintained to 50cm to ensure sightlines are maintained for pedestrians and motorists. Specific locations identified can be addressed.

Item 21 : Traffic Flow in McCleer Street, Rozelle

The Mayor tabled correspondence concerned about rat running on McCleer Street, Rozelle and requested further investigation. Council Officers will investigate this request and the resident will be notified of the investigation.

Meeting closed at 12.28pm.

CHAIRPERSON