Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Minutes 5 December 2022

 

 

Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held on 5 December 2022 at Ashfield Service Centre

 

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 Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain

Graeme McKay

Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill

Solon Ghosh

Transport for NSW (TfNSW)

 

 

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

 

 

Cr Justine Langford

Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward

Colin Jones

Inner West Bicycle Coalition

Manod Wickramasinghe

IWC’s Traffic and Transport Services Manager

Sunny Jo

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)

George Tsaprounis

IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)

Christina Ip

IWC’s Business Administration Officer

 

 

VISITORS

 

 

 

Maria Soria

Resident – Item 3

Yvette Perkinson

Resident – Item 3

 

 

APOLOGIES:    

 

 

 

Colin Hesse

Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown

Paul Kelaita

Representative for Jason Yat-Sen Li MP, Member for Strathfield

 

 

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

 

Nil.

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 21 November 2022 were confirmed.

 

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

 

The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting on 21 November 2022 are awaiting Council adoption.

 

 

 

 

LTC1222(1) Item 1      

Hillcrest Street, Tempe – Proposed Landscaped Kerb Blister Raingarden (Design Plan No.10202) (Midjuburi – Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

A design plan has been finalised for the proposed landscaped kerb blister raingarden in Hillcrest Street, Tempe. The proposal includes removal of the existing redundant kerb blister island and the construction of a new larger landscaped kerb blister island that will integrate a raingarden stormwater inlet and outlet system. The intention of this raingarden is to improve the streetscape by providing healthy and diverse landscaping that falls in line with Council’s Urban Forest Strategy, as well as to improve the quality of stormwater entering councils street drainage system. 

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

That the design plan including (signs and linemarking) for the proposed landscaped kerb blister raingarden in Hillcrest Street, Tempe (Design Plan No.10202), be APPROVED.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That the design plan including (signs and linemarking) for the proposed landscaped kerb blister raingarden in Hillcrest Street, Tempe (Design Plan No.10202), be APPROVED.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC1222(1) Item 2      

Tempe Reserve, Tempe – Temporary Road Closures for Sydney IGLFA Soccer Tournament 20-23 February 2023 – (Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward/Heffron Electorate/Newtown LAC)

SUMMARY

 

As part of upcoming events planned for Sydney World Pride 2023 celebrations Council has endorsed use of Tempe Reserve (main venue) and Mackey Park (an overflow playing area area) to host a four-day soccer tournament between Monday 20 February and Thursday 23 February 2023. A TMP has been prepared to support the soccer tournament and use of Tempe Reserve, Tempe however the TMP will need to be reviewed and updated to address issues raised in this report.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

That:

 

1.   no objection be raised to the Soccer Tournament over the four day period between 11 February to 5 March 2023 subject to the applicant complying with the following conditions: -

 

a)   The TMP be reviewed and updated accordingly to address issues raised in this report.

Reason – to ensure the event runs safely and efficiently throughout this period and to address any unforeseen issues arising.

 

b)   The applicant is to provide an estimate of expected traffic volume figures attending the event. This shall include details about the average arrivals/departures per day as well as peak hour arrivals/departures. Furthermore, direction(s) of traffic flow needs to be included in this analysis (ie. of where traffic is going to and coming from).

Reason - This information is required for each day to assess the impact of any possible traffic congestion at the signalised intersection of Holbeach Avenue and Princes Highway.

 

c)   An updated TMP be sent to TfNSW for their review and comment.

Reason – to ensure TfNSW is aware of the event series and can provide comment on any impact(s) on the operation of the signalised intersection of Princes Highway and Holbeach Avenue, Tempe.

 

d)   Notification of the proposed event be forwarded to the NSW Police, Transit Systems and State Transit Authority (Kingsgrove Depot), the NSW Fire Brigade and the NSW Ambulance Services.

Reason – so emergency services and transport services are aware of the event series and can plan around the event.

 

e)   Affected residents and/or businesses are notified in writing at least two weeks prior to event.

Reason – so residents and businesses are aware of the event series and can plan around event.

 

f)    Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging.  TCP must be implemented on the day(s) by an appropriate certified traffic controller (designer of TCP or similar certification). Workers shall be specially designated for this role (and carry appropriate certificates), as necessary to comply with this condition.  This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads.

Reason – to ensure that the management of pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles and road other users is undertaken in a safe and efficient manner.

 

2.   The above comments of the Local Traffic Committee be received and noted.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Following further conversations with residents, Council Officers suggested that additional traffic controllers be situated at certain intersections to better control traffic in local streets. The suggested amendments were for additional traffic controllers at:

 

·         the western end of South Street;

·         Bay Street east of Princes Highway

·         Station Street east of Princes Highway;

·         Hart Street, east of Princes Highway; and,

·         that notifications be undertaken two weeks in advance and the event organiser and traffic control company contact details and names be included in the notification letter.

 

Cr Langford asked if there was a traffic plan for the Mackey Park area. Council Officers advised that the TMP should capture Mackey Park; however, the applicant will be asked to incorporate more detail in the TMP.

 

The Committee members agreed for the above suggestions to be included in the recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That:

 

1.   no objection be raised to the Soccer Tournament over the four day period between 11 February to 5 March 2023 subject to the applicant complying with the following conditions: -

 

a)   The TMP be reviewed and updated accordingly to address issues raised in this report.

Reason – to ensure the event runs safely and efficiently throughout this period and to address any unforeseen issues arising.

 

b)   The applicant is to provide an estimate of expected traffic volume figures attending the event. This shall include details about the average arrivals/departures per day as well as peak hour arrivals/departures. Furthermore, direction(s) of traffic flow needs to be included in this analysis (ie. of where traffic is going to and coming from).

Reason - This information is required for each day to assess the impact of any possible traffic congestion at the signalised intersection of Holbeach Avenue and Princes Highway.

 

c)   An updated TMP be sent to TfNSW for their review and comment.

Reason – to ensure TfNSW is aware of the event series and can provide comment on any impact(s) on the operation of the signalised intersection of Princes Highway and Holbeach Avenue, Tempe.

 

d)   Notification of the proposed event be forwarded to the NSW Police, Transit Systems and State Transit Authority (Kingsgrove Depot), the NSW Fire Brigade and the NSW Ambulance Services.

Reason – so emergency services and transport services are aware of the event series and can plan around the event.

 

e)   Affected residents and/or businesses are notified in writing at least two weeks prior to event and the event organiser and traffic control company contact details and names be included in the notification letters.

Reason – so residents and businesses are aware of the event series and can plan around event.

 

f)    Adequate vehicular traffic control shall be provided for the protection and convenience of pedestrians and motorists including appropriate signage and flagging.  TCP must be implemented on the day(s) by an appropriate certified traffic controller (designer of TCP or similar certification). Workers shall be specially designated for this role (and carry appropriate certificates), as necessary to comply with this condition.  This is to be carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard AS 1742.3 - Traffic Control Devices for works on roads.

Reason – to ensure that the management of pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles and road other users is undertaken in a safe and efficient manner.

 

2.   Additional traffic controllers to be situated at:

 

·         the western end of South Street;

·         Bay Street east of Princes Highway;

·         Station Street east of Princes Highway; and

·         Hart Street, east of Princes Highway.

 

3.   The above comments of the Local Traffic Committee be received and noted.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC1222(1) Item 3      

Edith Street, Leichhardt (South of Marion Street) - Angle Parking Proposal (Gulgadya-Leichhardt Ward / Balmain Electorate / Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council recently completed community engagement on an angle parking proposal in Edith Street, south of Marion Street. The angle parking proposal was one of the strategies from the Leichhardt West Precinct Parking Study. This report provides the outcome of the community responses.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

That the proposed conversion of parallel parking to 900 angle parking in Edith Street, Leichhardt (south of Marion Street) not be supported at the present time due to the lack of support from the community.

 

DISCUSSION

 

Public speakers: Maria Soria and Yvette Perkinson entered at 11.03am.

 

Ms Soria opposed the proposal for angle parking as it would increase traffic, noise, pollution and blind spots. Ms Perkinson also opposed angled parking in Edith Street as it would increase headlight glare towards properties, discourage active transport, devalue properties and make waste collection more difficult.

 

Ms Perkinson tabled a petition with signatures of residents who opposed the proposal for angled parking. Cr Byrne advised Ms Perkinson to submit the petition, in an official format including names and addresses, to Council for consideration.

 

(The speakers left at 11.13am.)

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That the proposed conversion of parallel parking to 900 angle parking in Edith Street, Leichhardt (south of Marion Street) not be supported at the present time due to the lack of support from the community.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC1222(1) Item 4      

Manning Street, Rozelle - 'No Stopping' Restriction

SUMMARY

 

As part of the King George Park Car Park upgrade works, it is proposed to signpost a 50m ‘No Stopping’ zone on the southern side of Manning Street, near the intersection of Clubb Street, Rozelle. The Car Park upgrade is part of the King George Park Plan of Management (POM) and Master Plan.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

That a 50m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Manning Street, near the intersection of Clubb Street, Rozelle.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That a 50m ‘No Stopping’ zone be installed on the southern side of Manning Street, near the intersection of Clubb Street, Rozelle.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC1222(1) Item 5      

Garnet and Terrace Lanes, Dulwich Hill – Changes to Existing Parking Restrictions  (Djarrawunang – Ashfield Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Concerns have been raised with Council regarding large vehicles attempting to access through the narrow section of Garnet Lane (between Myra Road and Terrace Lane) as well as Terrace Lane (between Garnet Lane and Terrace Road) when vehicles are parked in these laneways. This situation is also negatively impacting on council waste service vehicles when collecting the waste, recycling and green bins.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

That:

 

1.    Part time ‘No Parking 4.00pm – 9.00pm Monday’ and ‘5.00am – 11.00am Tuesday’ restrictions be installed on the northern side of Garnet Lane between Myra Road and Terrace Lane, Dulwich Hill;

 

2.    Part time ‘No Parking 4.00pm – 9.00pm Monday’ and ‘5.00am – 11.00am Tuesday’ restrictions be installed on both sides of Terrace Lane between Garnet Lane and Terrace Road, Dulwich Hill;

 

3.    Regulatory 10m ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be installed on both sides of Terrace Lane at the intersection of Terrace Road, Dulwich Hill; and

 

4.    The existing ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Garnet Lane be retained and extended to the driveway of No.1-5 Myra Road, Dulwich Hill.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That:

 

1.    Part time ‘No Parking 4.00pm – 9.00pm Monday’ and ‘5.00am – 11.00am Tuesday’ restrictions be installed on the northern side of Garnet Lane between Myra Road and Terrace Lane, Dulwich Hill;

 

2.    Part time ‘No Parking 4.00pm – 9.00pm Monday’ and ‘5.00am – 11.00am Tuesday’ restrictions be installed on both sides of Terrace Lane between Garnet Lane and Terrace Road, Dulwich Hill;

 

3.    Regulatory 10m ‘No Stopping’ restrictions be installed on both sides of Terrace Lane at the intersection of Terrace Road, Dulwich Hill; and

 

4.    The existing ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Garnet Lane be retained and extended to the driveway of No.1-5 Myra Road, Dulwich Hill.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

LTC1222(1) Item 6       Traffic Committee Schedule 2023

SUMMARY

 

The proposed schedule of the Local Traffic Committee meetings has been prepared for the 2023 calendar year. It is recommended that the proposed meeting schedule be received and noted.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

That the proposed schedule of meetings of the Local Traffic Committee for the 2023 calendar year be received and noted.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

That the proposed schedule of meetings of the Local Traffic Committee for the 2023 calendar year be received and noted.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

General Business

 

LTC1222 Item 7   Update on improvements to the Frederick Street, Ashfield crossing

 

The TfNSW representative advised that they are seeking funding sources to develop the design of the signalised crossing on John Street and Frederick Street. The consultation report is expected to be finalised by the end of the year.

 

 

LTC1222(1) Item 8       Traffic in Chandos Street, Haberfield

 

A resident of Chandos Street, Haberfield has requested for left turns from Parramatta Road to Chandos Street to be banned due to concerns with speeding and traffic volumes.  Council Officers advised that this request was considered two years ago but the proposal received significant community opposition at the time. Council Officers will analyse available data to determine whether Chandos Street conditions have worsened and whether another investigation for a left turn ban is warranted.

 

 

LTC1222(1) Item 9       Traffic signal projects awaiting approval

 

Council Officers stated that they have not received any updates from TfNSW on several traffic signal projects since they were submitted for approval in 2020. An update was sought for proposed signals at Wardell Road at Dudley Street, Dulwich Hill; Wardell Road at Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill; Princes Highway at Canal Road, St Peters; Mary Street to Sydenham Station; and George Street, Sydenham.

 

TfNSW advised that the Wardell Road and Dudley Street, Dulwich Hill site has been prioritised and comments from TfNSW have been sent to the contractor and should be approved soon. Comments for the Wardell Road and Ewart Street, Dulwich Hill site were received from the contractor last week. Comments from the contractor for the remaining sites are pending. The Committee members agreed that the Mayor write to TfNSW seeking that the listed signalised intersections be expedited for approval.

 

 

Meeting closed at  11.36am.