Minutes of Local Traffic Committee - Monday, 18 September 2023

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 18 September 2023

Minutes of Meeting

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

George Tsaprounis	Acting Traffic and Transport Services Manager (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Kobi Shetty MP, Member for Balmain
Graeme McKay	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Karin Gaylard	Representative for Jason Yat-sen Li MP, Member for Strathfield
Ben Walters	NSW Police Representative
Nina Fard	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)
Van Le	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Felicia Lau	IWC’s Acting Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)
Jason Scoufis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Studies and Road Safety
Kendall Banfield	IWC’s Senior Strategic Transport Planner
James Nguyen	IWC’s Traffic Engineer
Jackie Ng	IWC’s Graduate Traffic Engineer
Christy Li	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Jennifer Aaron	Resident (Item 8)

APOLOGIES:

Mayor Darcy Byrne	Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward
Sgt Charles Buttrose	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
Patricia Arcilla	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Jason Yat-sen Li	Member for Strathfield
Manod Wickramasinghe	Acting Director Infrastructure

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee held on Monday, 21 August 2023 be confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 21 August 2023 were

adopted at Council’s meeting held on 12 September 2023 subject to the following amendments:

1. Item 3 Carrington Road, Marrickville - Cycleway Upgrade:

a) 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; and

b) That the Local Traffic Committee give further consideration to the installation of an additional pedestrian crossing at Carrington Road and Renwick Street in the context of the Carrington Road cycleway upgrade;

2. Item 2 Jaggers Lane, Balmain - Proposed Permanent Full Road Closure (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC) – That Council defer this item to allow for further engagement with neighbours prior to Council approving in principal.

LTC0923(1) Item 1 Balmain Local Area Traffic Management Plan (Baludarri- Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY:

This is a recommendation to endorse the findings of the Final Balmain LATM Study report. Council has recently undertaken Public Exhibition of the Final Draft Balmain LATM Study through Yoursay Inner West.

The response results indicate that the community generally supported all the proposed changes.

After considering the Public Exhibition feedback, a review on the proposed scheme was undertaken with minor adjustments made to the LATM Study recommendations and some additional recommendations added.

The recommended treatments will be included for consideration for funding in Council’s Capital Works Programs and State Government Funding Programs where possible.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the treatments (listed below) from the Balmain LATM be approved and be considered in Council’s Traffic Facilities program and operational linemarking/signposting program as required and prioritised as identified in the attached report.

1. That kerb extensions be installed at:

a) The Evans Street/Roseberry Street intersection;

b) The Evans Street/Carrington Street intersection;

c) The Evans Street/Henry Street intersection;

d) The Evans Street/Goodsir Street intersection;

e) The Evans Street/Brent Street intersection;

f) The Montague Street/Llewellyn Street intersection and;

g) In Crescent Street at Robert Street intersection.

2. That Council undertake further investigation of kerb extensions at:

a) Montague Street/Theodore Street;

b) Clare Street/Evans Street and;

c) Nelson Street/Evans Street.

3. That a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing be installed at Evans Street

between Napoleon Street and Mansfield Street.

4. That a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing be installed at Beattie Street west of Mullens Street.

5. That a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing be installed at Beattie Street east of Darling Street.

6. That the existing raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Mullens Street north of

Mansfield Street be upgraded.

7. That the existing raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Mullens Street north of

Reynolds Street be upgraded and investigate opportunity to incorporate cyclists’ crossing into the design.

8. That a raised threshold be installed in:

a) Mullens Street south of Roseberry Street;

b) two raised thresholds be installed in Mullens Street between Goodsir Street and Reynolds Street;

c) Mullens Street south of Parsons Street;

d) Darling Street between Norman Street and Thornton Street and;

e) Darling Street between Young Street and Hampton Street

9. That a speed hump be installed in:

a) Beattie Street between Elliott Street and Mullens Street;

b) Evans Street between Brent Street and Victoria Road and;

c) Beattie Street between Ewell Street and Wisbeach Lane.

10. That subject to TfNSW approval, a 10 km/h Shared Zone be installed in:

a) Clare Lane, Balmain;

b) northern section of Prosper Lane, Rozelle and;

c) Ellen Street, Rozelle.

11. That Council install ‘Cyclists Excepted’ signposting in the one-way streets of Prosper Lane, Ewell Street and Bruce Street including convex safety mirrors in Prosper Lane road bends and short sections of linemarked contra flow lanes at each end of Ewell Street.

12. That subject to TfNSW approval, one way counter clockwise traffic flow be introduced in Hanover Street north of Collins Street (Collins Street to Evans Street) including kerb extensions at Evans Street/Hanover Street and Hanover Street north of Collins Street.

13. That Council install a one lane slow point in Parsons Street east of Moore Lane.

14. That Council install a mobility parking space on the northern side of Llewellyn Street west of Montague Street

15. That Council install rumble strips at Mansfield Street/Crescent Street intersection and remark intersection linemarking.

16. That Council linemark parking bays in Darling Street between Wisbeach Street and Beattie Street

17. That Council modify on street parking along the frontage of Hannaford Centre in Nelson Street to improve access for visitors.

18. That Council support for further investigation of traffic signals at Robert Street/Mullens Street intersection.

DISCUSSION:

Councils’ officer stated that this is the last stage of the LATM process and tabled a number of submissions and suggestions provided by residents, one which related to the intersection of Darling Street and Thornton Street. The submission stated the intersection is a blind spot and that vehicles travel at substantial speeds in both directions in Darling Street which presents a high risk when crossing at the intersection or entering Darling Street. Councils’ officer recommended that further investigation be undertaken regarding traffic calming device in Darling Street, south of Thornton Street. Another submission raised objection to the proposed raised pedestrian crossing on Evans Street between Mansfield Street and Napoleon Street Balmain. The resident expressed that they didn’t believe this measure was necessary as they have never experienced issues crossing this street and that it resulted in a loss of parking. Council’s officer stated that the pedestrian crossing would provide improved pedestrian amenity.

The representative from TfNSW requested that the detailed designs of the listed LATM treatments be brought back to the Committee for consideration and that the ‘10k/m Shared Zone’ proposal be brought back as a separate report and subject to TfNSW approval and that it requires a Traffic Management Plan. Council officers indicated that the recommendation acknowledges that the ’10 km/h Share Zone’ requires TfNSW approval.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the treatments and investigations (listed below) from the Balmain LATM be approved and be considered in Council’s Traffic Facilities program and operational linemarking/signposting program as required and prioritised as identified in the attached report (Balmain LATM, Final Report – August 2023).

1. Kerb extensions be installed at:

a) The Evans Street/Roseberry Street intersection;

b) The Evans Street/Carrington Street intersection;

c) The Evans Street/Henry Street intersection;

d) The Evans Street/Goodsir Street intersection;

e) The Evans Street/Brent Street intersection;

f) The Montague Street/Llewellyn Street intersection and;

g) In Crescent Street at Robert Street intersection.

2. Council undertake further investigation of kerb extensions at:

a) Montague Street/Theodore Street;

b) Clare Street/Evans Street and;

c) Nelson Street/Evans Street.

3. A raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing be installed at Evans Street

between Napoleon Street and Mansfield Street.

4. A raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing be installed at Beattie Street west of Mullens Street.

5. A raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing be installed at Beattie Street east of Darling Street.

6. The existing raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Mullens Street north of

Mansfield Street be upgraded.

7. The existing raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Mullens Street north of

Reynolds Street be upgraded and investigate opportunity to incorporate cyclists’ crossing into the design.

8. A raised threshold be installed in:

a) Mullens Street south of Roseberry Street;

b) two raised thresholds be installed in Mullens Street between Goodsir Street and Reynolds Street;

c) Mullens Street south of Parsons Street;

d) Darling Street between Norman Street and Thornton Street and;

e) Darling Street between Young Street and Hampton Street

9. A speed hump be installed in:

a) Beattie Street between Elliott Street and Mullens Street;

b) Evans Street between Brent Street and Victoria Road and;

c) Beattie Street between Ewell Street and Wisbeach Lane.

10. Subject to TfNSW approval, a 10 km/h Shared Zone be installed in:

a) Clare Lane, Balmain;

b) northern section of Prosper Lane, Rozelle and;

c) Ellen Street, Rozelle.

11. Council install ‘Cyclists Excepted’ signposting in the one-way streets of Prosper Lane, Ewell Street and Bruce Street including convex safety mirrors in Prosper Lane road bends and short sections of linemarked contra flow lanes at each end of Ewell Street.

12. Subject to TfNSW approval, one way counter clockwise traffic flow be introduced in Hanover Street north of Collins Street (Collins Street to Evans Street) including kerb extensions at Evans Street/Hanover Street and Hanover Street north of Collins Street.

13. Council install a one lane slow point in Parsons Street east of Moore Lane.

14. Council install a mobility parking space on the northern side of Llewellyn Street west of Montague Street

15. Council install rumble strips at Mansfield Street/Crescent Street intersection and remark intersection linemarking.

16. Council linemark parking bays in Darling Street between Wisbeach Street and Beattie Street

17. Council modify on street parking along the frontage of Hannaford Centre in Nelson Street to improve access for visitors.

18. Council support for further investigation of traffic signals at Robert Street/Mullens Street intersection.

19. Council undertake further investigation regarding a traffic calming device in Darling Street, south of Thornton Street.

20. Detailed designs of the proposed approved traffic calming devices be brought back to the Committee for consideration.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0923(1) Item 2 265-273 Illawarra Road, Marrickville – ENR1/2022/0150 Condition 12 – Signs and Line Markings Plan – DA201700349 (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY:

Detailed signage and line marking plans for 265-273 Illawarra Road, Marrickville have been submitted as part of the approval of special conditions prior lodgement of the ‘Roadworks – Step 2 Permit to Construct’. It is recommended that the updated plans be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the detailed line marking and signage plan for the proposed 265-273 Illawarra Road development located on Illawarra Road south of Marrickville Lane and west of Illawarra Lane, Marrickville showing new ‘No Stopping’ restrictions (as per the attached Plan ESG211000.CIV.CC - 265 - 273 Illawarra Road Marrickville) be approved.

2. That the costs of the supply and installation of the associated signage are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the detailed line marking and signage plan for the proposed 265-273 Illawarra Road development located on Illawarra Road south of Marrickville Lane and west of Illawarra Lane, Marrickville showing new ‘No Stopping’ restrictions (as per the attached Plan ESG211000.CIV.CC - 265 - 273 Illawarra Road Marrickville) be approved.

2. That the costs of the supply and installation of the associated signage are to be borne by the applicant in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charges.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0923(1) Item 3 Faversham Street, Marrickville – Temporary Full Road Closure for FBi Radio Event – Saturday 9 December 2023 (MIDJUBURI - MARRICKVILLE WARD / SUMMER HILL ELECTORATE / INNER WEST PAC)

SUMMARY:

Council has received an application from FBi Radio for the proposed temporary full road closure of Faversham Street, Marrickville in order to hold their event, “FBi Turns 20’ on Saturday 9 December between 3pm and 10pm. To facilitate the event there will be a temporary full road closure of Faversham Street, between Hans Place, Faversham Lane, Sydenham Road and Fitzroy Street, Marrickville. Road closure and event bump in will occur from 5.30pm Friday 8 December and bump out will conclude by 9.00am Sunday 10 December 2023. It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full road closure subject to all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the proposed temporary full road closure (ENRC/2023/0055) of Faversham Street, between Hans Place, Faversham Lane, Sydenham Road and Fitzroy Street, Marrickville from 5.30pm Friday 8 December to 9.00am Sunday 10 December 2023 be approved for the purpose of holding the ‘FBi Turns 20’ Event 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

LTC0923(1) Item 4 Traffic Management Plan for the 2023 New Year's Eve Event
(Baludarri-Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt
Pac)

SUMMARY:

This report outlines the traffic management plan for the 2023 New Year’s Eve event.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the Traffic Management Plan (Attachment 1) detailing the traffic arrangements for the 2023 New Year’s Eve be supported;

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

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

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

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the Traffic Management Plan (Attachment 1) detailing the traffic arrangements for the 2023 New Year’s Eve be supported;

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

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

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

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0923(1) Item 5 Norton Street & A'Beckett Avenue, Ashfield- Intersection Improvements Works (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY:

Council is proposing to improve pedestrian and motorist safety in Norton Street & A’Beckett Avenue, Ashfield by constructing a landscaped kerb extension together with a new pedestrian refuge ‘seagull’ island in A’Beckett Avenue. The existing dividing lane “splitter” island in Norton Street will be widened, and vehicles will be made to veer and transition earlier into the through lane of Norton Street, east of A’Beckett Avenue. Parking can be provided on the southern side of Norton Street east of A’Beckett Avenue. See Attachment 1.

The proposal aims to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists by better defining the crossing points and reduce conflict with traffic movements, plus facilitate safer parking and/or drop- off and pick -up activity in the area. This will help address concerns with pedestrian and motorist behaviour in this area, particularly during busy periods.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the detailed design plan for the intersection improvement works of Norton Street and A’Beckett Avenue with associated signs and line marking plus the inclusion of parking on the southern side of Norton Street (between Holden Street A’Beckett Avenue) as shown on the Revised Plan 10242 A in Attachment 1 be approved.

DISCUSSION:

Council’s officer tabled some written feedback provided by a resident regarding the proposal. The resident stated that the proposed six 2P parking spots will be convenient for on a first come first serve basis and that reverse parking into their house driveway would be more difficult as with the current ‘No Parking’ restrictions, that left lane is kept clear most of the time and allows for good visibility of oncoming traffic. The resident also stated they were concerned with traffic congestion due to the removal of the one lane of traffic along this section of Norton Street. They believe this may cause a long queue of traffic on Norton Street which is already an issue during peak hour in the late afternoon which raises risks with residents entering and exiting their properties. Councils’ officer advised the Committee members that parking already exists along Norton Street in other sections so that there is only one effective travel lane for the majority of Norton Street. Further to this, Council’s officers also explained that the 2P restrictions would deter shoppers and commuters from parking along this section of Norton Street whilst allowing residents and their visitors a place to park.

The TfNSW representative requested that the merge arrows and signage be added to the proposal near the intersection of Norton Street and Holden Street where the lane ends. Council officers agreed to make amendments to the design to implement merge arrows and signage. Council officers will forward an updated design plan to TfNSW to review before construction.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0923(1) Item 6 Hancock Lane, Rozelle - Permanent Road Closure (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY:

Council is proposing to undertake the permanent closure of Hancock Lane, Rozelle at Darling Street. The closure of Hancock Lane will provide pedestrian accessibility and safety improvements along Darling Street.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the permanent full road closure of Hancock Lane, Rozelle at Darling Street be supported in principle, subject to the approval of the Traffic Management Plan by Transport for NSW.

2. That following the 28-day Public Exhibition of the closure of Hancock Lane, including engagement with NSW Police, emergency services, and other relevant authorities, the results be reported back to the Traffic Committee for final approval.

DISCUSSION:

The representative for the Member of Balmain questioned whether there lane will be accessible for cyclists and pedestrians after the proposed closure of the lane.

Council officers advised that Council looks to prioritise cyclist and pedestrian accessibility on a strategic level. The Committee members were also advised that a detailed plan of the proposed closure will be submitted to the Committee in future for consideration.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the permanent full road closure of Hancock Lane, Rozelle at Darling Street be supported in principle, subject to the approval of the Traffic Management Plan by Transport for NSW.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0923(1) Item 7 Cumulative Impacts from Major State Infrastructure Projects & Activities in and around Rozelle & White Bay (Baludarri- Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY:

This report outlines the existing state government infrastructure projects active in the Rozelle / White Bay area.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That Council writes to TfNSW, Ports Authority and DPE seeking reassurance that cumulative impact issues from major State projects and activities in the Rozelle / White Bay area continue to be monitored and resolved.

DISCUSSION:

The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition raised whether parking at the Rozelle Parklands will be provided onsite or if it is intended for visitors to park on local streets. Council’s officer responded that at this stage, no parking is proposed onsite.

The TfNSW representative noted that there is a Parking Impact Assessment being commissioned so there will be a study done on the parking impacts.

The representative for the Member of Balmain raised if Council could also get reassurance and consideration of the potential positive impacts these State projects may have on the area specifically whether the opening of the Iron Cove Tunnel may allow the by-passed section of Victoria Road to return to Council control. The Committee members agreed to amend that recommendation to include the members suggestion.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That Council writes to TfNSW, Ports Authority and DPE seeking reassurance of potential positive impacts from major State projects as well as assurance that cumulative impact issues from major State projects and activities in the Rozelle / White Bay area continue to be monitored and resolved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0923(1) Item 8 William Street, Leichhardt - Proposed Motorbike Parking (Gulgadya - Leichhardt/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY:

Council has received several concerns regarding large vehicles, boats and trucks being parked close to the driveway on No.38 William Street, Leichhardt and significantly limiting visibility for exiting vehicles.

In order to improve visibility for drivers when exiting the driveway, it was proposed to install a 2.6m length motor bike only parking zone. This was then increased to 3m following feedback from residents on the matter. The kerbside length between the subject driveway and Francis Street can currently only accommodate 3.5 standard parking spaces and hence the proposal will not result in the loss of parking spaces.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That a 3m length ‘Motor Bike Parking’ zone be installed on the south side of William Street Leichhardt, east of the driveway of No.38 William Street Leichhardt.

DISCUSSION:

Public Speaker Jennifer Aaron entered at 11:00am.

Ms Aaron supported the recommendation but believes there should be ‘Motor Bike Parking’ installed on either side of the driveway of No.38 Williams Street Leichhardt. She stated that over the past couple of years there has been an increase of larger vehicles such as boats, trailers, buses, large construction vehicles and trucks parked in front of her building which has caused an obstruction when accessing her garage as well as restricting sightlines to oncoming traffic when exiting her driveway. She noted the lack of parking in the area due to commuters parking in local streets to use public transport into the Sydney CBD and she is also concerned that a DA application for new apartments building in the area will exacerbate the existing parking issues. She suggested the possibility of implementing 2P parking between Francis and Williams Street up to North Street and the opposite side of Williams Street between Francis and Hubert Streets.

Public Speaker Jennifer Aaron left at 11:10pm.

The representative for the Member of Balmain agreed with Ms Aaron’s suggestion to implement ‘Motor Bike Parking’ on both sides of the driveway as well as raised that this is also a parking enforcement issue and implementation of a 2P Parking Scheme. Council officer’s advised that they have investigated ‘Motor Bike Parking’ near No.38 Williams Street Leichhardt and have noted that she can leave in a forward direction and that the critical direction is the eastern approach which is why Council has recommended ‘Motor Bike Parking’ on the eastern side of the driveway only.

The representative for the Member of Summer Hill asked if Ms Aaron’s suggestion for 2P parking would help with parking related issues in the area. Council officer’s responded that it would help remove the larger vehicles and vehicles parked for long periods of time. Council officer’s also noted that they have received a request to investigate a Resident Parking Scheme for this area which will be dealt with as a separate matter.

The representative for the Member of Balmain raised the possibility for more parking patrols and enforcement in the area. Council officer agreed to liaise and arrange parking enforcement in the area.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That a 3m length ‘Motor Bike Parking’ zone be installed on the south side of William Street Leichhardt, east of the driveway of No.38 William Street Leichhardt.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0923(1) Item 9 Isabella Street, Balmain - No Parking Restriction (Baludarri- Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY:

Council has received several concerns regarding the lack of parking spaces within Isabella Street, Balmain. Concerns have also previously been raised regarding vehicles impeding access and limiting maneuverability around the turning circle and for the driveways at the Northern end of Isabella Street, Balmain.

To improve vehicle access turning at the end of Isabella Street, it is proposed to convert a section of the existing ‘No Parking’ zone on the eastern side of Isabella Street, Balmain between properties No. 25 and No. 27 into a ‘2P 8am–10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area B1’ zone. It is also proposed to install a ‘No Parking’ restriction around the turning circle to prevent vehicles impeding turning circle access at the Northern end of Isabella Street, Balmain.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That a section of the existing ‘No Parking’ zone on the eastern side of Isabella Street, Balmain between properties No. 25 and No. 27 be converted into a ‘2P 8am–10pm, Permit Holders Excepted Area B1’ zone as per attached plan.

2. That a ‘No Parking’ zone be installed at the northern end of Isabella Street, Balmain to prevent vehicles impeding turning movements as per attached plan.

3. That the existing median strip at the northern end of Isabella Street, Balmain be adjusted to assist vehicle turning movements.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

2. That a ‘No Parking’ zone be installed at the northern end of Isabella Street, Balmain to prevent vehicles impeding turning movements as per attached plan.

3. That the existing median strip at the northern end of Isabella Street, Balmain be adjusted to assist vehicle turning movements.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0923(1) Item 10 Management of Disabled Parking in Inner West (All wards/All Electorates/All PACs)

SUMMARY:

This report outlines the management of disabled (accessible) parking in the Inner West.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the report be received and noted.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0923(1) Item 11 Evans Street, Balmain - Resident Parking Scheme Expansion (Baludarri - Balmain ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY:

Residents have written to Council to expand the approved Rozelle North Precinct Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) to include the frontage of their properties on the eastern side of Evans Street, Balmain between Beattie Street and Roseberry Street. This report seeks to expand the RPS to the section of Evans Street. The proposed changes impact approximately three (3) on-street spaces.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That ‘2P 8am-6pm (Mon-Fri) Permit Holders Excepted Area B1’ zone on the eastern side of Evans Street, Rozelle between Beattie Street and Roseberry Street, as outlined in the report be approved.

DISCUSSION:

Council officers recommended that this item be deferred to the next meeting as the resident is currently waiting for an external traffic engineer to report back to them with further information.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That LTC0923(1) Item 11 Evans Street, Balmain - Resident Parking Scheme Expansion (Baludarri - Balmain ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC) be deferred to the October Local Traffic Committee Meeting.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0923(1) Item 12 Pedestrian Safety Improvements to Unwin’s Bridge across the Cooks River at Tempe (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Canterbury & Summer Hill Electorates/Inner West Pac)

SUMMARY:

Inner West Council (IWC) and Canterbury Bankstown Council (CBC) have identified the need for a new pedestrian and cycleway crossing of the Cooks River at Bayview Ave, Earlwood and Richardsons Crescent, Tempe. A brief has been prepared and tender proposals are being sought. The new crossing will need to be constructed as a separate bridge (approximately 60m long and 4m wide) and will likley be located on the southern side of the existing Unwin’s Bridge. Following engagement with the community and stakeholders to evaluate various options, a final draft plan will be prepared and brought back to the Committee for its consideration and support.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the report be received and noted.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0923(1) Item 13 Pedestrian Safety Improvements to bridge across the Cooks River in Wardell Road, Marrickville (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Canterbury & Summer Hill Electorates/Inner West Pac)

SUMMARY:

An on-site inspection has been undertaken in Wardell Road between Lang Road, Earlwood and Riverside Crescent, Marrickville to investigate the existing traffic and pedestrian facilities, and road infrastructure, including the bridge which is co-owned by the City of Canterbury-Bankstown Council and Inner West Council. The report below details these findings and the required maintenance needed to make these facilities more conspicuous to motorists and to improve traffic conditions for pedestrians and other road users.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the report be received and noted.

For Motion: Unanimous

General Business:

Item 14 – Moving parking on the northern side of Norton Street, Ashfield to the southern side of Norton Street, Ashfield.

The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition raised whether Council has looked into moving parking on the northern side of Norton Street, Ashfield to the southern side of Norton Street, Ashfield to free up the northern side of the street for a potential ‘One Way’ cycleway.

Council officers advised that this will be examined as part of an LATM for the area in the near future.

Item 15 – Cycle friendly overpass on the City West Link on Waratah Street, Haberfield

The representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition asked for updates regarding the proposed Cycle friendly overpass on the City West Link

Council officers stated that information was recently received from TfNSW on a design that would have a lift and stairs on either side and would go across the canal into Timbrell Park. Council officers have provided comments back to TfNSW on the conceptual design and were advised that this design will go on public exhibition by the end of this year.

The representative for TfNSW confirmed there were designs being done for this and that TfNSW to will keep the committee updated on the progress of the project.

Item 16 – Update on Traffic lights on Fredrick Street and John Street, Ashfield.

The representative for the member of Summer Hill requested an update on the signalised traffic lights on Fredrick Street and John Street, Ashfield.

The representative for TfNSW confirmed they are currently seeking funding to progress the design.

Item 17 – Closure of right hand turn from Parramatta Road into Dalhousie Street, Haberfield.

The representative for the member of Summer Hill raised that there were rumours circulating that TfNSW have plans to close off the right hand turn from Parramatta Road into Dalhousie Street, Haberfield.

The representative for TfNSW stated that they are not aware of any investigations relating to the removal of the right hand turn.

Meeting closed at 12.09 pm.

CHAIRPERSON