Local Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes 15 July 2024

Minutes of Meeting held on 15 July 2024

Meeting commenced at 11:04 AM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON

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

COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT

Mayor Darcy Byrne	Councillor – Baludarri-Balmain Ward (Chair)
Bill Holliday	Representative for Kobi Shetti MP, Member for Balmain
Graeme McKay	Representative for Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill
Eleanor Nurse	Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown
Nina Fard	Transport for NSW (TfNSW)
NON VOTING MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Colin Jones	Inner West Bicycle Coalition (IWBC)
Manod Wickramasinghe	IWC’s Traffic and Transport Planning Manager
Sunny Jo	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (North)
George Tsaprounis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Engineering Services (South)
Jason Scoufis	IWC’s Coordinator Traffic Studies & Road Safety
Christy Li	IWC’s Business Administration Officer
VISITORS
Alana Vincent	Resident (Item 9)
Erin Sathiyamoorthy	Resident (Item 9)
Hayden Dimitrovski	Senior Engineer at Traffix - Representative for the applicant of Item 11
APOLOGIES:
Michael Takla	Representative for Transit Systems

DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:

Nil.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

That the Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee held on Monday, 17 June 2024 be confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 20 May 2024 and the Extraordinary Traffic Committee meeting held on 3 June 2024 were adopted at Council’s meeting held on 25 June 2024.

LTC0724(1) Item 1       Morton Park Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Final Report (Damun-Stanmore Ward/Newtown Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

This report outlines the findings of the Final Morton Park LATM Study report. Council undertook Public Exhibition of the Final Draft Morton Park LATM Study through Yoursay Inner West in February 2024.  

The response results indicate that the community generally supported all the proposed changes with a support rate through Yoursay Inner West of 68% to 100% for each of the recommendations.  

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 Program and submitted for State/Federal Government Funding Programs where possible. Minor changes to signs and linemarking will be funded out of Council’s Operational Budgets. 

Officers Recommendation:

1.   That the treatments listed below from the Morton Park Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study be approved and be listed for consideration in Council’s Traffic Facilities Program and Operational linemarking/signposting program and prioritised as identified in the attached report.

a)   That kerb extensions be installed at Morgan Street/Livingstone Road.

b)   That kerb extensions be installed at Miller Street/Livingstone Road.

c)   That kerb extensions be installed at Miller Street/Napier Street.

d)   That kerb extensions be installed at Vernon Street/Gould Avenue.

e)   That kerb extensions be installed at Frazer Street/Jarvie Avenue.

f)    That kerb extensions be installed at Frazer Street/Morton Avenue.

g)   That kerb extensions be installed at Ducros Street/Morgan Street.

h)   That kerb extensions be installed at Bishop Street/Morgan Street.

i)    That kerb extensions be installed at Allans Avenue/Morgan Street.

j)    That kerb extensions be installed at Jarvie Avenue/Morgan Avenue.

k)   That a continuous footpath treatment be installed to cross Maria Street at New Canterbury Road.

l)    That a continuous footpath treatment be installed to cross Ducros Street at New Canterbury Road and a ‘No Right Turn’ sign be installed in Ducros Street facing northbound motorists at New Canterbury Road to supplement existing ‘Left Only’ sign.

m)  That subject to TfNSW approval, a 10 km/h Shared Zone be installed in the northern section of Allans Avenue.

n)   That subject to TfNSW approval, a 10 km/h Shared Zone be installed in the southern section of Jarvie Avenue.

o)   Upgrade cyclist access through the road closure at Morgan Street/Napier Street and install kerb extension in Napier Street.

p)   The pedestrian refuge be upgraded at Gould Avenue/Frazer Street.

q)   The pedestrian refuge be upgraded at Morton Avenue/Gould Avenue.

r)    The pedestrian refuge be upgraded at Morton Avenue/ New Canterbury Road.

s)   The pedestrian refuge be upgraded at Vernon Street/ Wardell Road.

t)    The pedestrian refuge be upgraded at Gould Avenue/ Wardell Road.

u)   The pedestrian refuge be upgraded at Wardell Road/Morgan Street.

v)   Bollards be installed on the southwestern corner of New Canterbury Road/Toothill Street intersection subject to TfNSW approval. 

2.   That mobility parking spaces be installed at the following locations

a)   western side of Gould Avenue along Morton Park frontage.

b)   southern side of Frazer Street west of Livingstone Road.

3.   That TfNSW be requested to implement 40km/h speed limit on Local roads and review speed limit on Regional roads within the study area.

4.   That further investigation be undertaken into a pedestrian crossing facility to cross Wardell Road between Gould Avenue and Vernon Street.

5.   That further investigation into a 10km/h Shared Zone in the narrow section of Morton Avenue north of Frazer Street be undertaken.

6.   That detailed designs of the proposed approved traffic calming devices be brought back to the committee for consideration.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1.   That the treatments listed below from the Morton Park Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study be approved and be listed for consideration in Council’s Traffic Facilities Program and Operational linemarking/signposting program and prioritised as identified in the attached report.

a)   That kerb extensions be installed at Morgan Street/Livingstone Road.

b)   That kerb extensions be installed at Miller Street/Livingstone Road.

c)   That kerb extensions be installed at Miller Street/Napier Street.

d)   That kerb extensions be installed at Vernon Street/Gould Avenue.

e)   That kerb extensions be installed at Frazer Street/Jarvie Avenue.

f)    That kerb extensions be installed at Frazer Street/Morton Avenue.

g)   That kerb extensions be installed at Ducros Street/Morgan Street.

h)   That kerb extensions be installed at Bishop Street/Morgan Street.

i)    That kerb extensions be installed at Allans Avenue/Morgan Street.

j)    That kerb extensions be installed at Jarvie Avenue/Morgan Avenue.

k)   That a continuous footpath treatment be installed to cross Maria Street at New Canterbury Road.

l)    That a continuous footpath treatment be installed to cross Ducros Street at New Canterbury Road and a ‘No Right Turn’ sign be installed in Ducros Street facing northbound motorists at New Canterbury Road to supplement existing ‘Left Only’ sign.

m)  That subject to TfNSW approval, a 10 km/h Shared Zone be installed in the northern section of Allans Avenue.

n)   That subject to TfNSW approval, a 10 km/h Shared Zone be installed in the southern section of Jarvie Avenue.

o)   Upgrade cyclist access through the road closure at Morgan Street/Napier Street and install kerb extension in Napier Street.

p)   The pedestrian refuge be upgraded at Gould Avenue/Frazer Street.

q)   The pedestrian refuge be upgraded at Morton Avenue/Gould Avenue.

r)   The pedestrian refuge be upgraded at Morton Avenue/ New Canterbury Road.

s)   The pedestrian refuge be upgraded at Vernon Street/ Wardell Road.

t)    The pedestrian refuge be upgraded at Gould Avenue/ Wardell Road.

u)   The pedestrian refuge be upgraded at Wardell Road/Morgan Street.

v)   Bollards be installed on the southwestern corner of New Canterbury Road/Toothill Street intersection subject to TfNSW approval. 

2.   That mobility parking spaces be installed at the following locations

a)   western side of Gould Avenue along Morton Park frontage.

b)   southern side of Frazer Street west of Livingstone Road.

3.   That TfNSW be requested to implement 40km/h speed limit on Local roads and review speed limit on Regional roads within the study area.

4.   That further investigation be undertaken into a pedestrian crossing facility to cross Wardell Road between Gould Avenue and Vernon Street.

5.   That further investigation into a 10km/h Shared Zone in the narrow section of Morton Avenue north of Frazer Street be undertaken.

6.   That detailed designs of the proposed approved traffic calming devices be brought back to the committee for consideration.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0724(1) Item 2       Hospital Lane, Marrickville - Proposed installation of 'No Parking' restrictions (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Council has received concerns that vehicles are parking in a manner that limits the ability of residents accessing their driveways. In order to alleviate this issue, it is proposed to signpost ‘No Parking’ restrictions along the western side of Hospital Lane, Marrickville from Stanley Street to Hospital Lane end.

Officers Recommendation:

1.       That installation of full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the western side of Hospital Lane, Marrickville be approved, in order to improve vehicular access to off-street parking spaces.

2.       That installation of statutory 10 metres ‘No Stopping’ on the western side of Hospital Lane, south of Stanley Street, Marrickville be approved.

DISCUSSION:

Council officers tabled in correspondence from a resident requesting the installation of   Statutory ‘No Stopping’ restrictions along south side of Stanely Street extending east from its intersection with Hospital Lane. The resident stated that it was difficult to see oncoming vehicles when vehicles were parked too close to the corner. The Committee members agreed to incorporate the request into the recommendation.

The Committee members agreed with the amended recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1.   That installation of full-time ‘No Parking’ restrictions on the western side of Hospital Lane, Marrickville be approved, in order to improve vehicular access to off-street parking spaces.

2. That installation of statutory 10 metres ‘No Stopping’ on the western side of Hospital Lane, south of Stanley Street, Marrickville be approved.

3.  That installation of statutory ‘No Stopping’ on the southern side of Stanley Street extending 10 metres east of Hospital Lane, Marrickville be approved in order to provide improved sight lines for exiting vehicles.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0724(1) Item 3       Marrickville Road, Marrickville – Temporary full road closure for Marrickville Music Festival – Sunday 13 October 2024 (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Inner West Council is presenting Marrickville Music Festival on Sunday, 13 October 2024 from 12:00 noon until 6:00pm. The event will feature multiple outdoor live music stages across the festival site. Including activation of Marrickville laneways through music and art. As part of the event there will be a partial road closure of Marrickville Road and Central Lane. This will require some road detours and bus diversions in surrounding streets. Event bump in will occur from 01:30am and bump out will conclude by 11:00pm. It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full road closures subject to all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure.

Officers Recommendation:

That the proposed temporary full road closure of Marrickville Road (between Illawarra Road and Victoria Road), Central Lane (between Victoria Road and Meeks Road), Seymour Lane (between Garners Lane and Garners Avenue and between Frampton Avenue and Garners Lane), Garners Lane (north of Seymour Lane) along with short sections of Silver Street, Garners Avenue, Gladstone Street, and Frampton Avenue where these streets intersect with Marrickville Road, Marrickville be APPROVED for the purpose of holding the ‘Marrickville Music Festival’ Event on Sunday 13 October 2024 between 01:30am and 11:00pm as per the submitted TMP and TGSs and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures:

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

2.   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.

3.   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.

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

5.   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:

That the proposed temporary full road closure of Marrickville Road (between Illawarra Road and Victoria Road), Central Lane (between Victoria Road and Meeks Road), Seymour Lane (between Garners Lane and Garners Avenue and between Frampton Avenue and Garners Lane), Garners Lane (north of Seymour Lane) along with short sections of Silver Street, Garners Avenue, Gladstone Street, and Frampton Avenue where these streets intersect with Marrickville Road, Marrickville be APPROVED for the purpose of holding the ‘Marrickville Music Festival’ Event on Sunday 13 October 2024 between 01:30am and 11:00pm as per the submitted TMP and TGSs and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures:

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

2.   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.

3.   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.

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

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

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0724(1) Item 4       Percival Road and Temple Street, Stanmore – Temporary full road closure for Stanmore Music Festival – Saturday 16 November 2024 (Damun-Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate /  Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Inner West Council is presenting Stanmore Music Festival on Saturday 16 November 2024 from 12:00 noon until 6:00pm. To facilitate the event there will be a temporary full road closure of Percival Road, between Salisbury Road and Myrtle Street and Temple Street between Percival Lane West and Percival Road, Stanmore (ENRC/2024/0029). This will require some road detours in surrounding streets. Road closure and event bump in will occur from 6:00am and bump out will conclude by 9:30pm.

Officers Recommendation:

That the proposed temporary full road closure of Percival Road, between Salisbury Road and Myrtle Street, and Temple Street between Percival Lane West and Percival Road, Stanmore be APPROVED for the purpose of holding the ‘Stanmore Music Festival’ Event on Saturday 16 November 2024 between 6.00am and 9.30pm as per the submitted TMP and TGSs and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures:

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

2.   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;

3.   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;

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

5.   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:

That the proposed temporary full road closure of Percival Road, between Salisbury Road and Myrtle Street, and Temple Street between Percival Lane West and Percival Road, Stanmore be APPROVED for the purpose of holding the ‘Stanmore Music Festival’ Event on Saturday 16 November 2024 between 6.00am and 9.30pm as per the submitted TMP and TGSs and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures:

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

2.   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;

3.   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;

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

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

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0724(1) Item 5       May Street and May Lane, St Peters – Temporary full road closure for the ‘2044 Street Takeover’ event – Sunday 3 November 2024 (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Inner West Council is presenting the ‘2044 Street Takeover’ event on Sunday 3 November 2024 between 12 noon and 6pm. This is a Council event funded by TfNSW, To facilitate the event there will be a temporary full road closure (ENRC/2024/0028) of May Street between Council Street and Applebee Street (both directions); May Street between Applebee Street and May Lane (westbound); May Lane between May Street and Caroline Lane; Right hand turn lane from King Street Southbound into May Street; and Local traffic only on May Street between Campbell Street and Council Street. This will require some road detours in surrounding streets. Road closure and event bump in will occur from 3:00am and bump out will conclude by 11.30pm.

Officers Recommendation:

That the proposed temporary full road closure of May Street between Council Street and Applebee Street (both directions), May Street between Applebee Street and May Lane (westbound), May Lane between May Street and Caroline Lane, Right hand turn lane from King Street Southbound into May Street, and Local traffic only on May Street between Campbell Street and Council Street, St Peters be APPROVED for the purpose of holding the ‘2044 Street Takeover’ Event on Sunday 3 November 2024 between 3.00am and 11.30pm as per the submitted TMP and TGSs and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures:

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

2.   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;

3.   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;

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

5.   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:

That the proposed temporary full road closure of May Street between Council Street and Applebee Street (both directions), May Street between Applebee Street and May Lane (westbound), May Lane between May Street and Caroline Lane, Right hand turn lane from King Street Southbound into May Street, and Local traffic only on May Street between Campbell Street and Council Street, St Peters be APPROVED for the purpose of holding the ‘2044 Street Takeover’ Event on Sunday 3 November 2024 between 3.00am and 11.30pm as per the submitted TMP and TGSs and subject to the following conditions and all standard Council conditions for temporary full road closures:

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

2.   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;

3.   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;

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

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

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0724(1) Item 6       Mary Street and Edith Street, St Peters – Precinct 75 redevelopment - DA20210799 and DA20210800 Consent conditions - Temporary parking changes (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Detailed line marking and signage plans have been submitted by Genesis Traffic for P75 Investments Pty Ltd as part of development consent conditions for DA20210799 and DA20210800 for the redevelopment of Precinct 75, St Peters. The proposal involves changes to on-street parking restrictions and the installation of new regulatory signage. It is recommended that the submitted plans be supported in principle.

Officers Recommendation:

1.   That the detailed plans for temporary linemarking and signage changes in Mary Street and Edith Street, St Peters during construction works associated with the redevelopment at the Precinct 75 site as per CTMP drawings EW2402-V1.6-TGS (from 5-of-12 to 12-of-12) be approved.

2.   That Council’s existing signage and linemarking be reinstated in Mary Street and Edith Street, St Peters at the end of works to the satisfaction of Council’s coordinator of Traffic and Parking Services, Traffic South.

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

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

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1.   That the detailed plans for temporary linemarking and signage changes in Mary Street and Edith Street, St Peters during construction works associated with the redevelopment at the Precinct 75 site as per CTMP drawings EW2402-V1.6-TGS (from 5-of-12 to 12-of-12) be approved.

2.   That Council’s existing signage and linemarking be reinstated in Mary Street and Edith Street, St Peters at the end of works to the satisfaction of Council’s coordinator of Traffic and Parking Services, Traffic South.

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

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

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0724(1) Item 7       Carrington Road at Cary Street, Marrickville - Proposed raised pedestrian crossing (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward/Summer Hill Electorate/Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

This report discusses further changes to the proposed raised pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Carrington Road and Cary Street, Marrickville that was approved by Council at its meeting on 12 September 2023. Additional bicycle facilities are proposed, in conjunction with the raised pedestrian crossing. This proposal seeks to further improve bicycle safety within the overall proposed safety improvements.

Officers Recommendation:

That the concept design plan for the raising of the existing pedestrian crossing, on-road bicycle lane, and the associated signs and line marking in Carrington Road at Cary Street, Marrickville be approved (as per Design Plan No. 10248).

DISCUSSION:

The Representative for the Member of Summer Hill advised there have been representations made to Jo Haylen’s office regarding the pedestrian crossings being level with the footpath noting that this may raise difficulties for those who are vision impaired. The Representative for the Member of Summer Hill suggested that Council take into consideration the various needs of the community and makes a decision that benefits the wider community. Council officers advised that this was a design related query and noted that it is a complex issue as people will have difference preferences depending on their needs. (i.e. people who have mobility issues would prefer that the pedestrian crossing be flush to the footpath, whilst people who are vision impaired and use a guide dog would prefer that there is a kerb ramp so the guide dogs can recognise the pedestrian crossing.) Council officers advised that there will be meeting at the end of the month with various stakeholders to discuss the potential treatments that can be implemented into the design to maximise benefits for all users.  

The Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition supported the proposed improvements for cyclists but suggested that tactile dots be included in the design plan for the pedestrian crossing to assist those who may be vision impaired.

Council officers advised they will pass on the Representative for the Inner West Bicycle Coalition’s suggestion to the designers for review.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the concept design plan for the raising of the existing pedestrian crossing, on-road bicycle lane, and the associated signs and line marking in Carrington Road at Cary Street, Marrickville be approved (as per Design Plan No. 10248).

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0724(1) Item 8       Holden Street at Park Avenue, Ashfield - Proposed Raised  pedestrian (zebra) crossing adjacent to the Lewis Herman Reserve
(Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward/Summer Hill Electrorate/Burwood PAC)

SUMMARY

Council is planning to improve pedestrian safety in Holden Street at Park Avenue, Ashfield by constructing a new raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing. The proposal aims to improve pedestrian and motorist safety and addresses concerns regarding pedestrian safety and driver behaviour in the area, particularly during busy periods.

Officers Recommendation:

That the detailed design plan (10291) to install a raised pedestrian zebra crossing with a western side landscaped kerb- blister island in Holden Street, north of Park Avenue, in connection with the existing kerb-blister island to the eastern side, together with associated signs and line marking as shown in Attachment 1, be approved.   

DISCUSSION:

The Representative for the Member of Summer Hill advised there have been representations made to Jo Haylen’s office regarding the pedestrian crossings being level with the footpath noting that this may raise difficulties for those who are vision impaired. The Representative for the Member of Summer Hill suggested that Council take into consideration the various needs of the community and makes a decision that benefits the wider community. Council officers advised that this was a design related query and noted that it is a complex issue as people will have difference preferences depending on their needs. (i.e. people who have mobility issues would prefer that the pedestrian crossing be flush to the footpath, whilst people who are vision impaired and use a guide dog would prefer that there is a kerb cut so the guide dogs can recognise the pedestrian crossing.) Council officers advised that there will be meeting at the end of the month with various stakeholders to discuss the potential treatments that can be implemented into the design to maximise benefits for all users.

Council officers indicated that this design did include some tactiles indicators on either approach to the crossing.  

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

That the detailed design plan (10291) to install a raised pedestrian zebra crossing with a western side landscaped kerb- blister island in Holden Street, north of Park Avenue, in connection with the existing kerb-blister island to the eastern side, together with associated signs and line marking as shown in Attachment 1, be approved.   

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0724(1) Item 9       Mary Street, Lilyfield - Proposed Pedestrian Crossing (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Several concerns were received from residents regarding pedestrian safety and lack of formal crossing point at the raised threshold on Mary Street, near the intersection with Perry Street, Lilyfield. It has been reported that the raised threshold was frequently being mistaken by pedestrians as a Pedestrian Crossing. This presents a pedestrian safety issue as this area which experiences significant pedestrian demand due to its proximity to the Orange Grove Public School and the Bus Stop on Perry Street, Lilyfield.

A review of pedestrian and traffic volume was undertaken, and the section met Council’s Pedestrian Crossing Warrant. It is therefore proposed to construct a Raised Pedestrian Crossing at this location to improve pedestrian safety.

Officers Recommendation:

1.   That a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Mary Street, north of Perry Street, Lilyfield be supported in-principle and included for consideration in Council’s capital works program.

2.   That the detailed design for the proposed pedestrian crossing be brought back to the Traffic Committee for consideration, including the results of community engagement.

DISCUSSION:

Public Speakers Alana Vincent, Erin Sathiyamoorthy and Hugo Sathiyamoorthy entered the meeting at 11:17 am.

Ms Vincent supported the recommendation and advised that the current pedestrian infrastructure available in Mary Street and Perry Street is insufficient. Ms Vincent advised she uses a baby carrier for her child when she crosses the road as there is no direct ramp for her stroller to access the footpath. She advised that there is poor visibility of oncoming traffic for pedestrians and noted that the main concern was that there was no pedestrian crossing or kerb ramps for pedestrians to utilise. Ms Vincent also noted that this has been an ongoing issue and that the members of the community have been raising this with issue with Council over the past 18 months.

Ms Sathiyamoorthy supported the recommendation and advised that the existing raised threshold on Mary Street near the intersection with Perry Street often gets mistaken by both pedestrians and motorists for a pedestrian crossing. Ms Sathiyamoorthy has two children and expressed her concerns regarding them being able to safely navigate the dangerous intersection at its current state. She advised that cars often speed down James Street and Mary Street creates a safety risk for pedestrians with the parked vehicles on Mary Street. Ms Sathiyamoorthy also mentioned that there are many children in the area who need to cross at this location to get to the Orange Grove Public School and urged the Council to look into reviewing and remediating the issues associated with that intersection.

Ms Vincent questioned whether the Council can look into ways to prevent motorists from parking too close to the proposed pedestrian crossing so that it does not impede on pedestrian or motorist sightlines. Council officers advised these issues will be reviewed as part of the detailed design and that as part of any new pedestrian crossing proposals, Council will try to physically restrict parking immediately adjacent to the crossing.

Public Speakers Alana Vincent, Erin Sathiyamoorthy and Hugo Sathiyamoorthy left the meeting at 11:27 am.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1.   That a raised pedestrian (zebra) crossing in Mary Street, north of Perry Street, Lilyfield be supported in-principle and included for consideration in Council’s capital works program.

2.   That the detailed design for the proposed pedestrian crossing be brought back to the Traffic Committee for consideration, including the results of community engagement.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0724(1) Item 10     Dawn Fraser Baths Vicinity, Balmain - Residential Parking Scheme (Baludarri-Balmain Ward/Balmain Electorate/Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

Several residents have expressed concerns to council regarding the long-term non-resident parking along the vicinity of the Dawn Fraser Baths in Balmain.

In response, preliminary investigations were undertaken by Council and Community Engagement on a Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) proposal was completed, proposing a ‘2P 8am-10pm Permit Holders Excepted Area B1’ for the areas below (also see figure 1):

· South side of Fitzroy Avenue

· Glassop Street between Punch and White Street

· The Western side of White Street between Tilba Ave and Glassop Street, Balmain

The results of the Community Engagement indicated good support for a Resident Parking Scheme in Fitzroy Avenue. At this time due to insufficient level of support, the scheme could not be supported in White Street and Glassop Street.

Officers Recommendation:

1.   That the proposed resident parking scheme on the southern side of Fitzroy Avenue, Balmain be approved.

2.   That the proposed resident parking scheme in Glassop Street between Punch and White Streets and the western side of White Street between Tilba Ave and Glassop Street, Balmain not be supported at this time due to insufficient level of support received from these streets.

3.   That Council undertake a post-implementation review for Fitzroy Avenue, and surrounding streets be undertaken 12 months following the implementation of the Resident Parking Scheme.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1.   That the proposed resident parking scheme on the southern side of Fitzroy Avenue, Balmain be approved.

2.   That the proposed resident parking scheme in Glassop Street between Punch and White Streets and the western side of White Street between Tilba Ave and Glassop Street, Balmain not be supported at this time due to insufficient level of support received from these streets.

3.   That Council undertake a post-implementation review for Fitzroy Avenue, and surrounding streets be undertaken 12 months following the implementation of the Resident Parking Scheme.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0724(1) Item 11     Mathieson Street, Annandale - Proposed Drop Off And Pick Up Zone (Gulgadya - Annandale/Balmain Electorate /Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

The proposal for the implementation of a drop off pick up (DOPU) zone at the property frontage of No.11 Mathieson Street between Cahill Street and Water Street, Annandale was deferred by the Local Traffic Committee during the meeting in June pending additional information from the applicant regarding feedback received from residents and businesses.

To reduce parking impacts on residents and businesses within the vicinity it is recommended to reduce the length of the DOPU zone from 23.4m to 12m.

Officers Recommendation:

1.   That a 12m length ‘No Parking 8:30-9:30am, 1:30-4:00pm, School Days’ zone in Mathieson Street, between Cahill Street and Water Street, Annandale be approved.

2.   That the drop off pick up zone be monitored during peak times, and a review be undertaken by the Waranara School after 3 months following the opening of the school, and if required, apply to expand the drop off and pick up zone in Mathieson Street.

3.   That the proposed drop off pick up signs in Mathieson Street be installed by the applicant at no cost to Council.

4.   That it be noted that the Waranara School will directly apply to Transport for NSW for a School Zone on the streets surrounding the school.

DISCUSSION:

Public Speaker Hayden Dimitrovski entered the meeting at 11:06am

Mr Dimitrovski represented the applicant and made himself available for questions the Committee members may have in regards to the proposal. The Representative for TfNSW noted the proposed entry to the school in Cahill Street and raised concerns regarding the lack of footpath on Cahill Street and the safety concerns and difficulties that may arise when students travel to and from the school. The Representative for TfNSW also noted that the footpath on Mathieson Street is already quite narrow and raised concerns regarding pedestrian access once the ‘School Zone’ signs are installed as the signs will further reduce the space available on the footpath. Mr Dimitrovski noted that the applicant is aware of the space constraints and advised that the school plans to manage those risks by having staff members monitor and manage the ‘Drop off Pick up’ zone to ensure students are supervised when walking to and from the ‘Drop off Pick up’ zone and the school. The Representative for TfNSW suggested investigating the possibility of having a ‘Shared Zone’ on Cahill street as it would be hard to accommodate two way traffic and pedestrians walking in a 40km/h ‘School Zone.’ The Representative for TfNSW advised that they will reach out to Mr Dimitrovski outside of the meeting to further discuss their concerns.

Council officers requested clarification as to whether the proposed 12m length ‘No Parking 8:30-9:30am, 1:30-4:00pm, School Days’ zone was suitable for the applicant. Mr Dimitrovski advised the applicant was satisfied with the current proposal and the recommendation that a review be undertaken 3 months after the opening of the school to assess any issues or concerns. Council officers questioned whether the proposed entrance to the school was located in the existing ‘No Stopping’ zone. Mr Dimitrovski advised he was unsure of the exact location but can provide information regarding the access point of the school to Council officers outside of the committee meeting.

Public Speaker Hayden Dimitrovski entered the meeting at 11:16am

The Representative for TfNSW advised she agreed with the officer’s recommendation and will reach out to the applicant separately regarding her other concerns.

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

1.   That a 12m length ‘No Parking 8:30-9:30am, 1:30-4:00pm, School Days’ zone in Mathieson Street, between Cahill Street and Water Street, Annandale be approved.

2.   That the drop off pick up zone be monitored during peak times, and a review be undertaken by the Waranara School after 3 months following the opening of the school, and if required, apply to expand the drop off and pick up zone in Mathieson Street.

3.   That the proposed drop off pick up signs in Mathieson Street be installed by the applicant at no cost to Council.

4.   That it be noted that the Waranara School will directly apply to Transport for NSW for a School Zone on the streets surrounding the school.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0724(1) Item 12     St Peters area – Request for a residential parking scheme in Silver Street – Resident Parking questionnaire survey results (Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward / Heffron Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

Upon receiving a petition from residents of Silver Street, St Peters Council initiated an investigation for implementing residential parking restrictions in Silver Street, St Peters. A parking utilisation survey was carried out and the results of this survey were detailed in a report that went to the Local Traffic Committee in February 2024. Recommendations of that report included that residents of Sliver Street be survey as to their support of the proposed Resident Parking Scheme and that the results of the survey be referred back to the Committee for consideration. This report provides the results of this survey. Consultation with owners and occupiers in Silver Street indicated that there was insufficient support to implement the proposed permit parking restrictions at the present time.

Officers Recommendation:

THAT the proposal to implement Resident Parking Scheme restrictions ‘2P 8.30AM - 6PM, MON - FRI, PERMIT HOLDERS EXCEPTED, AREA M4’ along the western (south) side of Silver Street, between Unwins Bridge Road and Princes Highway, St Peters not be supported due to insufficient resident support.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the proposal to implement Resident Parking Scheme restrictions ‘2P 8.30AM - 6PM, MON - FRI, PERMIT HOLDERS EXCEPTED, AREA M4’ along the western (south) side of Silver Street, between Unwins Bridge Road and Princes Highway, St Peters not be supported due to insufficient resident support.

For Motion: Unanimous

LTC0724(1) Item 13     Wardell Road survey area, Dulwich Hill and Marrickville - Request for extension of existing M13 residential parking scheme – Resident Parking questionnaire survey results (Djarrawunang-Ashfield Ward and Midjuburi - Marrickville Ward / Summer Hill Electorate / Inner West PAC)

SUMMARY

A petition was received from residents in streets surrounding St Maroun’s College and the associated aged care facility for the provision of a Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) in their streets due to the overspill parking demand created by these facilities.

Council Officers carried out a parking utilisation survey in the local streets surrounding the St Maroun’s complex and the results of this survey were presented in a report that was submitted to the Local Traffic Committee in February 2024. Recommendations of that report included that a resident parking questionnaire survey be undertaken in a number of streets with the results of the survey being referred back to the Local Traffic Committee for consideration. This report presents and discusses the results of the survey and provides a recommendation of not to support the proposal at this time due to a low response rate.

Officers Recommendation:

THAT the proposal to implement Resident Parking Scheme restrictions ‘2P 8am – 6pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted – Area M13’ into Canonbury Grove, between Margaret Street and Beach Road; Beach Road between Macarthur Parade and Wardell Road; Challis Avenue between Wardell Road and dead end; Margaret Street between Macarthur Parade and Wardell Road; and Wardell Road between Margaret Street and Beach Road, Dulwich Hill not be approved at the present time due to low support received from the consulted residents.

Neither the overall minimum response rate nor the overall support thresholds, based on Council’s Resident Parking Policy, were met in this case.

DISCUSSION:

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the proposal to implement Resident Parking Scheme restrictions ‘2P 8am – 6pm Mon-Fri Permit Holders Excepted – Area M13’ into Canonbury Grove, between Margaret Street and Beach Road; Beach Road between Macarthur Parade and Wardell Road; Challis Avenue between Wardell Road and dead end; Margaret Street between Macarthur Parade and Wardell Road; and Wardell Road between Margaret Street and Beach Road, Dulwich Hill not be approved at the present time due to low support received from the consulted residents.

Neither the overall minimum response rate nor the overall support thresholds, based on Council’s Resident Parking Policy, were met in this case.

For Motion: Unanimous

General Business:

Item 14: Update of Robert Street, Rozelle Bus Stop

The Representative for the Member for Balmain requested an update on the issues raised previously regarding the Robert Street, Rozelle bus stop. Council officers advised that Placemaking NSW is working on a project to upgrade key areas around the White Bay Power Station, including a signalised intersection at Mullen Street and Robert Street and this project may potentially address the long standing issues with the Robert Street Bus Stop. Mayor Darcy Byrne requested that a report providing an update on the Robert Street bus stop be brought back to the Committee at the next meeting.  

Meeting closed at 11.47 am.

CHAIRPERSON

Mayor Darcy Byrne