Minutes of Local Traffic Committee - Monday, 20 November 2023

Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 20 November 2023

Minutes of Meeting

Meeting commenced at 11.03am

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

Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager (Chair)
Sgt Shannon Burns	NSW Police – Leichhardt Police Area Command
Ben Walters	NSW Police Representative
Nina Fard	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE

Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)
Christy Li	IWC’s Business Administration Officer

VISITORS

Denise Matovic	Senior Architect at Leaf Architecture – Representative for St Maroun’s College (Item 6)
Donald Urquhart	Resident (Item 22)
Reliza Pangan	Resident (Item 11)
John Zezovski	Resident (Item 11)
Roopa Jogunoori	Transport for NSW Project Manager
Leonardo Ferreri	Transport for NSW


APOLOGIES:

Mayor Darcy Byrne	Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward
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
Germaine Grant	NSW Police - Burwood Police Area Command

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee held on Monday, 16 October 2023 be confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

Nil.

LTC1123(1) Item 1 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville - Condition 30 & 31 – Signs and Line Markings Plans, Carshare Conditions 5 & 71, and Victoria Road proposed signage modification – MOD/2023/0049 (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Detailed signage and line marking plans for 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville have been resubmitted to satisfy DA consent conditions 30 and 31 of MOD/2023/0049 as part of reviewing a Step 1 Roadworks application for Public Domain works associated with the above property (ENR1/2023/0068). Also the plan of management for the approved on-site car share spaces is presented addressing Conditions 5 and 71 of MOD/2023/0049 along with proposed modifications to signage along the Victoria Road frontage of the site. It is recommended that the updated plans be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the proposed amendments to ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in Faversham Street and Hans Place as shown on the updated signs and linemarking plan for the 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville (refer to Attachment 1, sheet 2 of 8 – 301400183-10-02 dated 3 August 2023) be approved.

2. That the updated detailed line marking and signage plans for the 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville development Consent Condition 30 & 31 showing amendments to ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in Faversham Street and Hans Place (as per the plans in Attachment 1) be approved.

3. That the proposed car share signage in the private shareway of the 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville development and new one hour parking restrictions along Victoria Road frontage, Marrickville as shown on detailed plans in Attachment 2 be approved.

4. 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.

5. That the applicant notifies Council’s Traffic Team the date of the new line marking and signage installations.

DISCUSSION:

The Representative for Transport for NSW (TfNSW) raised concerns regarding the ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the opposite side of the development. The Representative for Transport for NSW also suggested a permanent ‘No Right Turn’ instead of ‘No Right Turn’ during peak hours so to better address possible congestion and loss of parking issues.

Council Officers stated that TfNSW was originally supportive of a median island across Victoria Road where it intersected with the private road however, TfNSW subsequently changed its position on the proposal and ‘No Right Turn’ restrictions during peak hour were supported instead. Council Officers stated that ‘No Right Turn’ was previously approved by Council and went through the Traffic Committee process. Councils’ Officer further stated that the ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in support of the ‘No Right Turn’ restrictions were unusual and that the proposed ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on Victoria Road, opposite the private road should not be installed.

Council Officers suggested to amend the recommendation and remove the proposed section of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on Victoria Road, opposite the private road into the newly built development complex.

The Committee members were advised that point 2 of the recommendation would be amended to reflect the proposal for one hour parking adjacent to 182-198 Victoria Road, Marrickville as discussed within this report.

Point 2 of the recommendation was corrected to reflect the proposal for one hour parking adjacent to 182-198 Victoria Road, Marrickville as per the report and plans.

The Committee members agreed with the amended Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the proposed amendments to ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in Faversham Street and Hans Place as shown on the updated signs and linemarking plan for the 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville (refer to Attachment 1, sheet 2 of 8 – 301400183-10-02 dated 3 August 2023) be approved.

2. That the proposed 70m of “1P 7am–4pm Mon-Fri and 8.30am-4pm Sat” along the frontage of 182-198 Victoria Road, Marrickville as shown on signage plan 301400183-09-01 be approved.

3. That the proposed car share signage in the private shareway of the 182-198 Victoria Road and 28-30 Faversham Street, Marrickville development and new one hour parking restrictions along Victoria Road frontage, Marrickville as shown on detailed plans in Attachment 2 be approved.

4. 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.

5. That the applicant notifies Council’s Traffic Team the date of the new line marking and signage installations.

6. The proposed No Stopping restrictions on Victoria Road (opposite the private road for 182-198 Victoria Road) not be supported for installation.

7. Council investigate a full time ‘No Right Turn’ on Victoria Road at the private driveway for 182-198 Victoria Road.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 2 Lord Street, Newtown - Proposed 'No Stopping' restrictions (Damun-Newtown Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

The northern side of Lord Street, Newtown, east of John Street is currently signposted as ‘2P 8am-10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area M14’. Currently, there is no accompanying ‘No Stopping’ sign installed on the parking stem, which subsequently results in motorists parking their vehicle too close to the intersection of John Street, adjacent to the first timed parking space. The proposed ‘No Stopping’ sign seeks to improve parking compliance and reduce the instances of vehicles parking too close to the intersection.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the installation of a 7m ‘No Stopping’ sign on the northern side of Lord Street, Newtown, just east of John Street be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the installation of a 7m ‘No Stopping’ sign on the northern side of Lord Street, Newtown, just east of John Street be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 3 Brereton Avenue, Marrickville - Proposed Kerb Extensions (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

The Pedestrian Access Management Plan (PAMP) was adopted by Council in February 2022. The proposals identified by the PAMP seek to improve pedestrian safety, access and priority, particularly in areas of pedestrian concentration, as well as enhancing crossing opportunities. These proposals were priortised between ‘high’, ‘medium’ and ‘low’ and further defined by the type of deficiency (for example: access, safety issue, connectivity).

The long crossing distance at the intersection of Brereton Avenue and Sydenham Road, Marrickville is identified as a high priority for Inner West Council to address in the PAMP. To address this long crossing distance issue, a kerb extension is proposed. This proposed kerb extension design seeks to reduce the crossing distance across Brereton Avenue to improve safety for pedestrians. It is recommended that the proposed design be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the proposed kerb extensions, signs and line marking at the intersection of Brereton Avenue and Sydenham Road, Marrickville, be approved as per Attachment 2.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposed kerb extensions, signs and line marking at the intersection of Brereton Avenue and Sydenham Road, Marrickville, be approved as per Attachment 2.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 4 Wells Street, Newtown - Proposed Relocation of The At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing (Damun- Newtown Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A proposal of ‘medium’ priority that was identified by the Pedestrian Access Management Plan (PAMP) is the need to improve the existing kerb ramps to the existing pedestrian crossing outside 106-108 Wells Street, Newtown outside Camdenville Public School. The existing pedestrian crossing outside Camdenville Public School is located across an existing driveway that is used as a combined pedestrian kerb ramp and vehicular crossing.

Council has subsequently completed a plan to relocate this pedestrian crossing is approximately 6.5 metres east to facilitate the construction of two new kerb ramps, separating the existing shared driveway that is being used by both vehicles and pedestrians to improve safety.

Accordingly, it is recommended that the design plan for the proposed relocation of the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing be approved.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the existing pedestrian crossing outside 106-108 Wells Street, Newtown be relocated 6.5 metres east of its existing location, and the accompanying regulatory and parking signs be adjusted to suit as per plan No.10245-A.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 5 Victoria Road, Marrickville - Proposed Short-Term Parking (Midjuburi- Marrickville Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Following representations from local businesses, Council is proposing to introduce a 18m section of time-restricted parking along Victoria Road, Marrickville, on the western side immediately south of the driveway 153-155 Victoria Road, in order to improve parking turnover in the vicinity of the local businesses. There will be no change to the present ‘7am – 9am’ clearway restrictions.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That an 18-metre section of ‘1P 9am – 5pm Monday to Saturday’ restrictions on the western side of Victoria Road immediately south of the driveway 153-155 Victoria Road, Marrickville be approved in order to improve parking turnover in the vicinity of the local businesses.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That an 18-metre section of ‘1P 9am – 5pm Monday to Saturday’ restrictions on the western side of Victoria Road immediately south of the driveway 153-155 Victoria Road, Marrickville be approved in order to improve parking turnover in the vicinity of the local businesses.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 6 Wardell Road, Marrickville – Extension of the drop-off / pick-up zone for St Maroun’s College(Djarrawunang Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

The Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel imposed a development condition on the consent for expansions works at St Maroun’s College requiring an extension to the existing school drop-off / pick-up zone.

This condition required that Council approves the extension through its Local Traffic Committee. Initially the proposal to extend the drop-off zone eastward along the frontage of Gilbert Barry Reserve north of the boundary of St Marouns College was not supported at the Committee meeting on 19 June 2023. Since, the applicant has now met with Council Officers to discuss this matter and presented new material regarding an Operational Traffic Management Plan and location for the proposed pick up/drop off zone. Council Officers have now reviewed other options including review of the current ‘No Stopping’ restrictions in place for the wombat crossing in order to resolve this matter.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the existing 'No Parking 8.00am-9.30am; 2.30pm-4.00pm School Days’ restrictions adjacent St Maroun’s College on Wardell Road (southern side of roadway) be extended 17 metres westward (towards the pedestrian crossing and replacing existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions).

2. That Council’s Planners be notified of the decision.

DISCUSSION:

Public speaker Denise Matovic entered at 11.05am.

Ms Matovic represented her client St Maroun’s College and supported the recommendation. She stated that her client had recently put in a DA which has been approved subject to some conditions. Ms Matovic stated over the 10 year masterplan, the school plans on enrolling an additional 152 students. She stated it would be advantageous for the school to have these additional 3 spaces for the drop-off/pickup zone as it will improve the flow of traffic and the safety of students.

Council Officers asked about what measures will be put in place to ensure the management of the drop-off/pick-up zone to ensure there is a quick turnaround for cars using the drop-off/pick-up zone. Ms Matovic responded, since the approval of the DA, letters have been sent out to all the parents and staff members of the school regarding the new management plan put in place and that it was preferred if parents used the drop-off/pick-up zone instead of parking in the streets as parking was raised as a concern from residents nearby. Ms Matovic stated the school also has staff outside managing the drop-off/pick-up zone and have asked parents to put their surnames on their vehicle windows to expedite the drop-off/pick-up process.

Council Officers asked if the management plan will be reviewed after a period of time to determine effectiveness of this plan. Ms Matovic responded, the school has been and will continue to review their processes over time and that the school believes that the processes are working much better than previously. Ms Matovic also noted that their Traffic Engineer will be back out on site to reassess the processes.

Public speaker Denise Matovic left at 11.10am.

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

2. That Council’s Planners be notified of the decision.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 7 Audley Street, Audley Lane, Sadlier Crescent, Fisher Street, and eastbound parking lanes on New Canterbury Road Petersham – Temporary Full Road Closures For Special Event On Saturday 23 March 2024 – Petersham Festival Bairro Portuguese (Damum - Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Inner West Council will be presenting Petersham Festival - Bairro Portuguese on Saturday 23 March 2024 from 3:00pm until 9:00pm on Audley Street and Fisher Street, Petersham. This event celebrates the very best of Portuguese culture with entertainment, music, dance, cultural activities, and traditional and contemporary foods. To facilitate the event, areas of Petersham will be closed and there will be road closures necessitating some road detours and bus diversions in surrounding streets (ENRC/2023/0066).

Roads affected include Audley Street (between New Canterbury Road and Trafalgar Street), Sadlier Crescent (between Audley Street and Abels Lane) and Fisher Street (between Audley Street and Regent Street), Audley Lane north of New Canterbury Road (resident access excepted) as well as the eastbound parking lane on New Canterbury Road (between Audley Street and Balanaming Lane), Petersham from 6.00am until 2.00am (Sunday). It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full road closures subject to all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure. This report outlines the traffic management plan for the 2024 event.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the proposed temporary road closure of Audley Street (between New Canterbury Road and Trafalgar Street), Sadlier Crescent (between Audley Street and Abels Lane) and Fisher Street (between Audley Street and Regent Street), Audley Lane north of New Canterbury Road (resident access excepted) as well as the eastbound parking lane on New Canterbury Road (between Audley Street and Balanaming Lane), Petersham on Saturday 23 March 2024, from 6:00am until 2.00am (Sunday), for the holding of ‘Bairro Portuguese Petersham Festival’, be approved subject to the applicant complying with but not limited to the following conditions:

a) A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is submitted to and approved by Transport for NSW; and an application for a Road Occupancy Licence and a temporary Speed Zone Authorisation is forwarded to and approved by the Transport Management Centre;

b) Notice of the proposed event is forwarded to all affected residents and businesses, including the N.S.W. Police / Inner West Local Area Commander, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance and Transit Systems;

c) Transit Systems – Inner West Bus Services be requested to implement a revised routing for scheduled bus services in Audley Street on the day of the event and install temporary bus stops as required;

d) A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section; and

e) The occupation of the road carriageways must not occur until the roads have been physically closed.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the proposed temporary road closure of Audley Street (between New Canterbury Road and Trafalgar Street), Sadlier Crescent (between Audley Street and Abels Lane) and Fisher Street (between Audley Street and Regent Street), Audley Lane north of New Canterbury Road (resident access excepted) as well as the eastbound parking lane on New Canterbury Road (between Audley Street and Balanaming Lane), Petersham on Saturday 23 March 2024, from 6:00am until 2.00am (Sunday), for the holding of ‘Bairro Portuguese Petersham Festival’, be approved subject to the applicant complying with but not limited to the following conditions:

d) A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section; and

e) The occupation of the road carriageways must not occur until the roads have been physically closed.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 8 Murray Street, at Edinburgh Road and Smidmore Street, Marrickville – Proposed new pedestrian refuge islands post Marrickville Metro works (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Newtown and Summer Hill Electorates / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

During the expansion works for Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre three existing pedestrian refuges were removed, two in Murray Street, one north of Edinburgh Road and the other south of Smidmore Street, Marrickville and one in Smidmore Street immediately east of Murray Street. These three pedestrian refuges are now going to be reinstated and new design and construction plans have been submitted. Marrickville Metro contractors will be reinstating the pedestrian refuges at their cost.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the attached detailed design and construction plans (Design Plan CONT/23/01) for the proposed new pedestrian refuge islands in Murray Street, at Edinburgh Road and Smidmore Street, Marrickville be approved for construction by the applicant.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the attached detailed design and construction plans (Design Plan CONT/23/01) for the proposed new pedestrian refuge islands in Murray Street, at Edinburgh Road and Smidmore Street, Marrickville be approved for construction by the applicant.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 9 Lackey Street & Smith Street (between Mooonbie Street and Nowranie Street) Summer Hill- Temporary Full Road Closure- 'Summer Hill Festival' on Sunday 10 March 2024.

(Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Elecorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Inner West Council is presenting a Summer Hill Festival on Sunday, 10 March 2024 from 11am until 5pm on Lackey and Smith Street, Summer Hill.

The Summer Hill Neighbourhood Festival celebrates the area’s rich culture in a street festival boasting a wide variety of delicious food, refreshments, and artisan goods, hosting 100% local content in the heart of Summer Hill.

The setting up of the site will start from 6am Saturday, 10 March and the pack down of the event site will commence following the conclusion of the event.

To facilitate the event, areas of Summer Hill, i.e. Lackey Street and Smith Street (between Moonbie Street and Nowranie Street) will be closed between 4am and 10pm Sunday 10 March 2024. Hardie Avenue will only be open for carpark access off Smith Street.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That:

1. the proposed temporary full road closure of Lackey Street & Smith Street (between Moonbie Street and Nowranie Street) Summer Hill, be approved for the purpose of holding a ‘Summer Hill Festival’ event on Sunday 10 March 2024 between 4.00am to 10.00 pm as per the submitted TMP and TGS, and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure.

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 Brigade 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 Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That:

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 Brigade 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

LTC1123(1) Item 10 Charlotte Street at Bland Street, Ashfield-Intersection improvement works.

(Djarrawunang- Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electrorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve road safety by constructing new landscaped kerb blister islands and kerb ramps in Charlotte Street, Ashfield (at its intersection with Bland Street). The proposal aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety by better defining the existing traffic and parking lanes through the provision of constructed landscaped islands which also provides safer crossing location for pedestrians wishing to cross Charlotte Street.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the detailed design plan for the intersection improvement works of Charlotte Street at Bland Street, Ashfield, with associated signs and line marking as shown on the Plan 10257 be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition requested more logos upon the entry of Bland Street near the ‘Stop’ sign as well as the western side of Charlotte Street.

Council officers agreed to incorporate more logos within the design.

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the detailed design plan for the intersection improvement works of Charlotte Street at Bland Street, Ashfield, with associated signs and line marking as shown on the Plan 10257 be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 11 Collins Street, Tempe - Proposed 'No Parking' restrictions at dead-end (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/ Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Concerns were raised by a resident regarding restricted vehicular access to their off-street car parking space, due to vehicles being parked at the dead-end of Collins Street, Tempe.

It is recommended that the installation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions (for a distance of approximately 21 meters) at the dead-end of Collins Street, Tempe be approved, in order to provide clear vehicular access to the adjacent off-street parking space, which is often restricted by illegally parked vehicles

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the installation of full-time 'No Parking’ restrictions (for a distance of approximately 21 meters) at the dead-end of Collins Street, Tempe be approved in order to deter illegal parking and provide clear vehicular access to the adjacent off-street parking space.

DISCUSSION:

Public Speakers Reliza Pangan and John Zezovski entered the meeting at 11.25am

Ms Pangan objected to the proposed recommendation and provided a copy of a signed petition from 18 households, with 29 signatories including one from the supervisor working at the railway. Ms Pangan stated that her mother has a disability and requires close vehicular access and that the proposed recommendation will remove parking spaces on Collins Street. Ms Pangan stated that there are no issues within the community living in Collins Street and that it was just one resident who wanted to implement the ‘No Parking’ restrictions. Ms Pangan believes that the implementation of ‘No Parking’ restrictions may cause issues within the community.

Mr Zezovski objected to the proposed recommendation as he stated that parking is quite hard to find in the area. He stated the teachers at the nearby school and patrons of ‘Col Jones Swim Tempe’ park on Collins Street during the day making hard for residents to find parking along the street. Mr Zezovski is concerned that the proposed removal of the parking spaces will cause issues as there is already limited parking.

Council Officers asked Ms Pangan if vehicles were parked 90 degrees at the dead end of the street, would it obstruct her driveway. Ms Pangan responded saying sometimes vehicles do obstruct her driveway but very rarely, as there is a railway gate in place and hence motorists tend to not park near her driveway.

Council Officers noted that if vehicles are parked too close to the driveway of No.19 Collins Street, it is very hard to access the driveway. Council Officers stated they had gone on-site and parked their car and noted it was very hard to manoeuvre out safely.

Council Officers asked Mr Zezovski and Ms Pangan if Council were to investigate the possible implementation of 90° parking on one side of the street, would this be something the community be open to. Mr Zezovski and Ms Pangan agreed that angle parking would be beneficial.

Ms Pangan also noted that since she has placed ‘Do Not Block Driveway’ signs and ‘No Parking’ signs on her property, she has had no issues with people obstructing her access to her property.

Public Speakers Reliza Pangan and John Zezovski left the meeting at 11.45am

The Representative for TfNSW noted that from a technical point of view, cars should not be parking at a dead end as that should be where the turning circle is placed.

Council Officers suggested to investigate 90° angled parking between Wells Avenue and the dead end.

The Committee members agreed with the amended Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the installation of full-time 'No Parking’ restrictions (for a distance of approximately 21 meters) at the dead-end of Collins Street, Tempe be approved in order to deter illegal parking and provide clear vehicular access to the adjacent off-street parking space; and

2. That an investigation for 90° angled parking between Wells Avenue and the dead end be undertaken.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 12 Elizabeth Street at Oak Street, Ashfield- Intersection improvement works (Djarrawunang- Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve road safety by constructing new landscaped kerb blister islands in Elizabeth Street, Ashfield (at its intersection with Oak Street). The proposal aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety by better defining the existing traffic and parking lanes through the provision of constructed landscaped islands which also provides safer crossing point pedestrians wishing to cross Elizabeth Street.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the detailed design plan for the intersection improvement works of Elizabeth Street at Oak Street, Ashfield, with associated signs and line marking as shown on the Plan 10263 be approved.

2. That the extended ‘Give-way’ line as shown on Plan 10263 be replaced with a ‘STOP line, together with the ‘Give-way signs being replaced with ‘Stop’ signs in Oak Street.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the detailed design plan for the intersection improvement works of Elizabeth Street at Oak Street, Ashfield, with associated signs and line marking as shown on the Plan 10263 be approved.

2. That the extended ‘Give-way’ line as shown on Plan 10263 be replaced with a ‘STOP line, together with the ‘Give-way signs being replaced with ‘Stop’ signs in Oak Street.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 13 Ramsay Street at Rawson Street, Haberfield - Proposed Kerb Blister Island (Gulgadya - Leichhardt/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve safety at the intersection of Rawson and Ramsay Street, Haberfield by constructing a new landscaped kerb blister island and installing linemarking treatment. The intention of the proposal is to maintain low vehicle speeds, protect existing property and provide a safer more accessible crossing point across Rawson Street for pedestrians.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the proposed installation of a landscaped island and linemarking treatment on Rawson Street at Ramsay Street, Haberfield be supported as shown in the attached concept plan.

2. That the proposed Landscaped Island and line marking treatment on Rawson Street at Ramsay Street, Haberfield be included for consideration in Council’s Capital Works Program.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the proposed installation of a landscaped island and linemarking treatment on Rawson Street at Ramsay Street, Haberfield be supported as shown in the attached concept plan.

2. That the proposed Landscaped Island and line marking treatment on Rawson Street at Ramsay Street, Haberfield be included for consideration in Council’s Capital Works Program.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 14 Pritchard Street, Annandale - Proposed 'No Parking' Restriction (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding parked vehicles along a narrow section of Pritchard Street, Annandale, at times restricting vehicular access along the road and obstructing access to off-street parking between No.19 to No.47 Pritchard Street, Annandale.

It is proposed to signpost ‘No Parking’ restrictions opposite No.19 to No.49 Pritchard Street, Annandale. The proposed plan is shown in Figure 1.

It should be noted that during the initial consultation period, it was proposed to implement ‘No Parking’ restrictions opposite No.19 to No.47 Pritchard Street, Annandale. This has now been amended to reflect community feedback. The proposal does not result in the loss of any legal on-street parking.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That a 147.9 m length ‘No Parking’ zone on the eastern side of Pritchard Street, Annandale opposite No.19 to No.49 be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That a 147.9 m length ‘No Parking’ zone on the eastern side of Pritchard Street, Annandale opposite No.19 to No.49 be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 15 Laura Street, Newtown - Proposed chevron line marking and parking bays (Damun-Newtown Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Edgeware Road and Laura Street, Newtown are both located on Council’s regional cycleway network. At the dead-end of Laura Street, a kerb ramp provides access for cyclists to enter Laura Street from the footpath on the northern side of Edgeware Road. There have been repeated instances of vehicles or trailers that park across this kerb ramp and impact access. A combination of chevron and marked parking bays is proposed at this dead-end and would help to clear the area adjacent the kerb and ensure that the kerb ramp remains unimpeded.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the proposed chevron line marking and parking bays at the dead-end of Laura Street, Newtown be approved.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the proposed chevron line marking and parking bays at the dead-end of Laura Street, Newtown be approved.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 16 Albermarle Street, Baltic Street, Oxford Street, Chelmsford Street, Probert Street, Denison Street, Lennox Street, Bishopgate Street, Newtown - Proposed 'No Stopping' restrictions (Damun-Newtown Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A review has been completed by Fire Rescue NSW (FRNSW) following a boarding house fire last year in Albermarle Street, Newtown. The review has identified road-access issues for the local brigade to the narrow streets in the Newtown area due to vehicles being parked too close to the intersections, affecting their ability to carry out first response duties nearby the location of the emergency as well as affecting first-response times.

Some of the intersections of these streets do not have existing ‘No Stopping’ restrictions to advise on rule 167 from the NSW Road Rules which prohibits a vehicle from stopping within 10 metres of an intersecting road.

The proposed installation of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions at various intersections of Albermarle, Lennox and Bishopgate Streets in Newtown will seek to improve parking compliance at the intersections, and ensure access to the street for emergency vehicles is maintained.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the traffic committee approve the installation of ‘No Stopping’ yellow line on:

a) The southern side of Albermarle Street for a distance of 10 metres, east of Baltic Street;

b) The western side of Baltic Street for a distance of 10 metres, north of Albermarle Street;

c) The western side of Oxford Street, 10 metres north of Albermarle Street;

d) The western side of Oxford Street, 10 metres south of Albermarle Street;

e) The western side of Chelmsford Street, 10 metres north of Albermarle Street;

f) The western side of Chelmsford Street, 10 metres, south of Albermarle Street;

g) The southern side of Albermarle Street, 10 metres east of Denison Street;

h) The western side of Denison Street, 9.2 metres north of Albermarle Street;

i) The northern side of Lennox Street for a length of 10 metres, east of Probert Street;

j) The northern side of Lennox Street for a length of 10 metres, west of Probert Street; and

k) The western side of Probert Street for a length of 10 metres, north of Lennox Street.

2. That the traffic committee approve the installation of a ‘No Stopping’ sign on:

a) The western side of Chelmsford Street, 9 metres north of Lennox Street;

b) The northern side of Lennox Street, 10 metres east of Chelmsford Street;

c) The southern side of Lennox Street, 10 metres east of Denison Street;

d) The western side of Denison Street, 10 metres north of Lennox Street;

e) The eastern side of Chelmsford Street, 6 metres north of Bishopgate Street;

f) The eastern side of Chelmsford Street, 6 metres south of Bishopgate Street;

g) the western side of Probert Street, 10 metres north of Bishopgate Street; and

h) the western side of Probert Street, 7.5 metres south of Bishopgate Street.

3. That the Traffic Committee approve Reducing the existing extended ‘No Stopping’ zone to 10 metres on the northern side of Albermarle Street west of Probert Street (install a ‘No Stopping’ sign on the northern side of Albermarle Street, 10 metres west of Probert Street

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the traffic committee approve the installation of ‘No Stopping’ yellow line on:

a) The southern side of Albermarle Street for a distance of 10 metres, east of Baltic Street;

b) The western side of Baltic Street for a distance of 10 metres, north of Albermarle Street;

c) The western side of Oxford Street, 10 metres north of Albermarle Street;

d) The western side of Oxford Street, 10 metres south of Albermarle Street;

e) The western side of Chelmsford Street, 10 metres north of Albermarle Street;

f) The western side of Chelmsford Street, 10 metres, south of Albermarle Street;

g) The southern side of Albermarle Street, 10 metres east of Denison Street;

h) The western side of Denison Street, 9.2 metres north of Albermarle Street;

i) The northern side of Lennox Street for a length of 10 metres, east of Probert Street;

j) The northern side of Lennox Street for a length of 10 metres, west of Probert Street; and

k) The western side of Probert Street for a length of 10 metres, north of Lennox Street.

2. That the traffic committee approve the installation of a ‘No Stopping’ sign on:

a) The western side of Chelmsford Street, 9 metres north of Lennox Street;

b) The northern side of Lennox Street, 10 metres east of Chelmsford Street;

c) The southern side of Lennox Street, 10 metres east of Denison Street;

d) The western side of Denison Street, 10 metres north of Lennox Street;

e) The eastern side of Chelmsford Street, 6 metres north of Bishopgate Street;

f) The eastern side of Chelmsford Street, 6 metres south of Bishopgate Street;

g) the western side of Probert Street, 10 metres north of Bishopgate Street; and

h) the western side of Probert Street, 7.5 metres south of Bishopgate Street.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 17 Perry Lane, Lilyfield - Proposed 'No Parking' Restrictions (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

The proposal for the implementation of a ‘No Parking’ zone in Perry Lane at the rear access of No.205 and 207 Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield was deferred by Council on 8 August Council meeting pending an onsite meeting with the properties directly impacted. This meeting was held on 12 October 2023 in Perry Lane, with all sides reaching an agreement for a 7.0m length ‘No Parking’ zone to be implemented.

Concerns have been raised by the business owner at No.209 Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield on the reduced parking availability for customers. In response council staff will investigate a possible reduction of the ‘No Stopping’ length at the intersection of Steward Street and Perry Lane to generate an additional parking space.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the implementation of a 7.0m ‘No Parking’ zone on the northern side of Perry Lane, Lilyfield opposite the rear garages of No.205 and 207 Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield, be approved.

2. That a 5.3m ‘No Stopping’ zone at the southern side of Steward Street near the intersection with Perry Lane, Lilyfield be investigated.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the implementation of a 7.0m ‘No Parking’ zone on the northern side of Perry Lane, Lilyfield opposite the rear garages of No.205 and 207 Lilyfield Road, Lilyfield, be approved.

2. That a 5.3m ‘No Stopping’ zone at the southern side of Steward Street near the intersection with Perry Lane, Lilyfield be investigated.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 18 Ryan Street At Joesph Street, Lilyfield - Proposed Kerb Blister Island (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

It has been reported that vehicles have caused damage to the awning at property No. 62 Ryan Street, Lilyfield whilst maneuvering near the corner of Ryan Street and Joseph Street, Lilyfield. This has raised concerns for both the structural integrity of the heritage building and pedestrian safety. Therefore, council is proposing the installation of a garden bed outside of No.62 Ryan Street, Lilyfield to facilitate safer vehicle turning movements.

Officer’s Recommendation:

1. That the proposed Kerb Blister Island outside No.62 Ryan Street at the intersection of Joseph Street, Lilyfield be approved.

2. That this project be listed for consideration in a forward capital works program.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the proposed Kerb Blister Island outside No.62 Ryan Street at the intersection of Joseph Street, Lilyfield be approved.

2. That this project be listed for consideration in a forward capital works program.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 19 Warburton Street, Marrickville - Proposed timed parking restrictions (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

McNeilly Park is a key open-space park within the Inner West Council, located near the Marrickville train station and town centre. Currently, there are unrestricted parking spaces adjacent to the park which allows for long-term parking such as commuter parking. As a result, motorists can park for extended periods of time which affects the equity and accessibility to the park. The proposed timed parking restriction (4P 8am-6pm) seeks to deter commuter parking, provide access to the park for those who require a vehicle, and provide the necessary turnover of parking for visitors. The proposal will also benefit the nearby town centre where the timeframe permits recreational time at the park as well as visits to the nearby town centre.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the nine (9) unrestricted 90-degree angle parking be signposted as ‘4P 8am-6pm’ on the eastern side of Warburton Street, Marrickville just east of Herb Greedy Place.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the nine (9) unrestricted 90-degree angle parking be signposted as ‘4P 8am-6pm’ on the eastern side of Warburton Street, Marrickville just east of Herb Greedy Place.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 20 Birchgrove Road, Birchgrove - Proposed 'No Stopping' (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Elecorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns regarding vehicles parked close to the intersection of Reuss Street and Birchgrove Road, Birchgrove. It is reported that vehicles parked at the frontage of No.84 Birchgrove Road limits visibility of drivers when exiting from the driveway at No.84 and also from Reuss Street, Birchgrove. It is proposed to install a 10m ‘No Stopping’ restriction along the frontage of No.84 Birchgrove Road, Birchgrove.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That a 10m length ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed at the frontage of No.84 Birchgrove Road, Birchgrove.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That a 10m length ‘No Stopping’ restriction be installed at the frontage of No.84 Birchgrove Road, Birchgrove.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 21 Smith Street, Rozelle - Review of Parking (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

At the October 2023 Traffic Committee, the Representative for the Member of Balmain requested an update on the request for the additional parking permits and suggestion for Council to turn some of the 2 hour resident parking zones into 4P paid parking, resident permit holders excepted based on a submission was received from the Inner Sydney Montessori School (ISMS) regarding a review of the recently implemented Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) in Smith Street and surrounding streets, Rozelle.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the report be received and noted.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 22 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety at Bus Stop - Robert Street, Rozelle (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

At the Traffic Committee meeting held on 16 October 2023, the Representative for the Member of Balmain requested an update on the Bus Stop on Robert Street, Rozelle.

Council has undertaken a review of the safety issues raised by a Rozelle resident at the existing Bus Stop and Shelter on the south side of Robert Street, Rozelle approximately 50m east of Victoria Road. It is reported that there are concerns for conflict between pedestrians and bicycle riders at the Bus Shelter, and several near misses have been reported. With the Shared User Path having a downhill grade from Victoria Road, bicycle riders are prone to quickly build speed on the approach to the Bus Stop.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION:

Public speaker Donald Urquhart entered at 11.11am.

Mr Urquhart raised his concerns regarding the safety at the Bus Stop on Robert Street, Rozelle. He stated that the report indicated the width of the footpath being 3.5 metres is correct, however, omits to state that the shared space for cyclists and pedestrians is 2.1 metres wide which is less than the NSW recommended safe width for shared paths being between 2.5 metres to 3 meters. Mr Urquhart states that the NSW recommendation for shared paths being 2.5 metres to 3 meters is for ‘low traffic areas’ and noted that this area is quite a ‘high traffic area’ due to it being one of the main bus stops patrons use to get to

Sydney CBD and it being the direct cycleway for cyclists to get to the Balmain Peninsula. Mr Urquhart had also had several near misses with cyclists using this bus stop. Mr Urquhart suggested that Council Officers look into the Bus Shelters on Victoria Road between the junction of Darling Street and Robert Street. He noted that those Bus Shelters are at the edge of the footpath and that cyclist travel behind the Shelters so that there is no interaction between pedestrians and cyclists. Council Officers responded that option may not be practical as the width of the footpath at this location does not allow the Bus Shelter to be moved an further forward with sufficient width behind. Mr Urquhart noted in the report that Council will wait until 2030 when another agency does potential works to remedy the issues. Mr Urquhart also suggested the possibility or relocating the Bus Stop to another location.

The NSW Police Representative suggested the possibility of more and/or bigger signage to encourage cyclists to dismount and walk around the bus stop. Mr Urquhart noted that signage is welcome and may assist with concerns however they do not guarantee safety.

Council Officers clarified that the 2030 reference was in relation to the completion of the Metro station and that before then, some plans will be developed over the Roberts Street and Mullens Street intersection. From there, the Bus Stop location will be examined at the same time.

Public speaker Donald Urquhart left at 11.22am.

Council Officers suggested to possibility of using linemarked bars or strips to potentially slow down cyclists and improve pedestrian safety.

Council Officers suggested that Council further investigate pedestrian and bicycle safety at the Robert Street Bus Stop and review options of temporary line marking treatments as well as location of the bus stop.

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That Council further investigate pedestrian and bicycle safety at the Robert Street, Rozelle Bus Stop .

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC1123(1) Item 23 Traffic Calming on Lilyfield Road, Rozelle (Baludarri - Balmain Ward/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

At the October 2023 Traffic Committee meeting, the Representative for the Member of Balmain requested an update on the investigation of traffic calming devices and/or treatments on Lilyfield Road at the intersection of Victoria Road.

Council has now undertaken a review of the road configuration of Lilyfield Road at Victoria Road, Lilyfield. Concerns were received regarding road safety at this location as this site has changed due to the WestConnex Rozelle Interchange works. The intersection retains the left in and out movements, and now feature wider kerb ramps, and an unmarked crossing point for pedestrians and bicycle riders across Lilyfield Road. The existing raised threshold has been replaced with a Watts Profile Hump and relocated further west of its previous location.

Officer’s Recommendation:

That the report be received and noted.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officers recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the report be received and noted.

For Motion: Unanimous

General Business:

Item 24 – Briefing on Victoria Road Bus Lanes in Rozelle.

Public speakers Roopa Jogunoori and Leonardo Ferreri from TfNSW joined via teams to provide an update regarding the Victoria Road Bus Lanes in Rozelle at 12.30pm.

Mr Ferreri and Ms Jogunoori advised that their teams objective was to rebalance road space, provide more frequent and reliable bus journeys, better connecting the corridor to cycling and pedestrian links, applying social outcomes lens to partnering with local government, driving high quality public amenity and safety, facilitate sustainable access to and for local business as well as encouraging mode shift from private vehicles to public and active transport on Victoria Road.

Mr Ferreri explained the works for Bus Shortening to support Rozelle Interchange Opening to ensure traffic exits safely from the Iron Cove Link tunnel westbound onto Victoria Road in Rozelle. Transport for NSW will shorten the westbound bus lane at the start of the Iron Cove Bridge. He also described plans for an offset bus lane shifting existing AM bus lane from the kerbside lane to lane two which should clear of interference caused by stopping buses and left turning traffic. The new bus lane will be operational for 24 hours.

Mr Ferreri also explained the scope of works for outbound bus lanes through the introduction of an outbound kerbside bus lane on Victoria Road between Quirk Street and Clubb Street which will be operational during the hours of 6am-10am and 3pm-7pm Monday to Friday.

Public speakers Roopa Jogunoori and Leonardo Ferreri from TfNSW left the teams meeting at 12.37pm.

Item 25 – Update on Traffic Signal upgrade at the intersection of Fredrick Street and John Street, Ashfield.

The Representative for TfNSW advised that TfNSW has started engaging contractors for the design work on the traffic signals at the intersection of Fredrick Street at John Street in Ashfield. TfNSW has gotten the concept design completed and are in the process of getting the detailed design out to tender.

Meeting closed at 12:41pm.

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