Local Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes 17 October 2022 |
Minutes of Local Traffic Committee Meeting
Held on 17 October 2022 at Ashfield Service Centre
Meeting commenced at 11.00AM
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY BY CHAIRPERSON
I acknowledge the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora nation on whose country we are meeting today, and their elders past and present.
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT
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) |
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OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE |
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Cr Justine Langford |
Councillor – Midjuburi-Marrickville Ward |
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) |
Christina Ip |
IWC’s Business Administration Officer |
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VISITORS |
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Nil. |
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APOLOGIES: |
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Colin Jones |
Inner West Bicycle Coalition |
Colin Hesse |
Representative for Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown |
Maryanne Duggan |
Representative for Jason Yat-Sen Li MP, Member for Strathfield |
SC Germaine Grant |
NSW Police – Burwood Police Area Command |
SC Anthony Kenny |
NSW Police – Inner West Police Area Command |
Adrian Pritchard |
Transit Systems |
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DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS:
Nil.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 19 September 2022 were confirmed. |
MATTERS ARISING FROM COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION OF MINUTES
The Local Traffic Committee recommendations of its meeting on 19 September 2022 are awaiting adoption.
LTC1022(1) Item 2 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 Sunday 19 March 2023 – Petersham Festival - Bairro Portuguese – ENRC/2022/0041 (Damun - Stanmore Ward / Newtown Electorate / Inner West PAC) |
Inner West Council will be presenting Petersham Festival ‘Bairro Portuguese Petersham Food and Wine Fair’ on Sunday 19 March 2023 from 11:00am until 4:00pm 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.
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 1.00am until 9:00pm. It is recommended that Council agree to the temporary full road closures subject to all standard Council conditions for a temporary full road closure.
Officer’s Recommendation
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 Sunday 19 March 2023, from 1:00am until 9:00pm, for the holding of ‘Bairro Portuguese Petersham Food and Wine Fair’, be SUPPORTED subject to the applicant complying with but not limited to the following conditions:
1. 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;
2. 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;
3. 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;
4. A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section; and
5. The occupation of the road carriageways must not occur until the roads have been physically closed.
DISCUSSION
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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 Sunday 19 March 2023, from 1:00am until 9:00pm, for the holding of ‘Bairro Portuguese Petersham Food and Wine Fair’, be SUPPORTED subject to the applicant complying with but not limited to the following conditions:
1. 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;
2. 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;
3. 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;
4. A minimum four (4) metre unencumbered passage be available for emergency vehicles through the closed section; and
5. The occupation of the road carriageways must not occur until the roads have been physically closed.
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC1022(1) Item 3 Chapel Street, Marrickville - Request for an extension to the existing drop-off and pick-up zone outside Marrickville Public School (Midjuburi Ward/ Summer Hill Electorate/ Inner West PAC) |
Representations have been received from the Principal of Marrickville Public School, the P&C and parents of children attending the school for an extension to the existing school drop-off / pick-up zone on Chapel Street, Marrickville. There were also a number of complaints about local businesses ‘associated’ vehicles parking on Chapel Street taking up most of the available parking in the locality.
Several site inspections and a site meeting were conducted, and a proposal was developed for the installation of a further two parking spaces east of the existing four P15 spaces. This zone will be designated – ‘No Parking 8-9.30am 2.30-4pm School Days’ and will provide an additional two (2) space drop-off/pick-up zone which then could be used by others for up to a 5-hour period in between. It is recommended that a further two (2) parking spaces 'No Parking 8.00am-9.30am; 2.30pm-4.00pm School Days’ east of the existing four (4) ‘P15 8.30am to 3.30pm School Days’ spaces be approved to assist parents and carers with the drop-off and pick-up of children at the school.
Officer’s Recommendation
THAT:
1. The installation of a 12 metre length (two car parking spaces) of ‘No Parking 8.00am-9.30am; 2.30pm-4.00pm School Days’ restrictions east of the existing 24 metre length of ‘15 min Parking 8.30am to 3.30pm School Days’ zone on the southern side of Chapel Street, Marrickville, outside Marrickville Public School be APPROVED, to assist parents and carers with the drop-off and pick-up of children; and 2. The Principal of Marrickville Public School and P&C be advised in terms of this report
DISCUSSION
Cr Langford asked whether there was potential to change the existing 15 min parking to 5 min to increase turnover. Council Officers advised that the 15 min parking zone assists parents/carers of children with autism who attend the Aspect Centre.
The representative for the Member for Summer Hill commented that some parents preferred that the proposed ‘No Parking 8.00am-9.30am; 2.30pm-4.00pm School Days’ restrictions be extended to cover the length of four car spaces. The representative suggested that the proposed ‘No Parking 8.00am-9.30am; 2.30pm-4.00pm School Days’ restrictions be implemented before the school term ends to allow time to assess its effectiveness and make any necessary adjustments before the next school term begins. Council Officers advised that the proposal needs to be adopted by Council at its next meeting on 8 November 2022 before the proposed signage can be installed. Regardless, Council Officers will arrange for the signage to be installed as soon as Council adopts the recommendation.
The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
THAT:
1. The installation of a 12 metre length (two car parking spaces) of ‘No Parking 8.00am-9.30am; 2.30pm-4.00pm School Days’ restrictions east of the existing 24 metre length of ‘15 min Parking 8.30am to 3.30pm School Days’ zone on the southern side of Chapel Street, Marrickville, outside Marrickville Public School be APPROVED, to assist parents and carers with the drop-off and pick-up of children; and 2. The Principal of Marrickville Public School and P&C be advised in terms of this report
For motion: Unanimous
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LTC1022(1) Item 4 Trafalgar Street, Stanmore – TfNSW Stanmore Station Upgrade Project – Temporary Signs and Line Markings Plan during construction (Damun -Stanmore Ward/ Newtown Electorate/ Inner West PAC) |
The signs and line marking plan for the proposed temporary traffic / parking changes in Trafalgar Street, Stanmore associated with Stanmore Station Upgrade Project works has been submitted to Council (HAS-STA-TGS-0006-00) by Haslin, on behalf of TfNSW. To safely carry out station upgrade work the temporary removal of five (5) kerbside parking spaces on Trafalgar Street will be necessary. It is recommended that the temporary signs and line marking plan be approved.
Officer’s Recommendation
That: 1. the detailed temporary signs and line marking plan for Trafalgar Street, Stanmore (as part of Stanmore Station Upgrade works) as per the attached plan (Temporary Signage and Line Marking Plan - HAS-STA-TGS-0006-00) be approved. 2. The changes to parking be in place for a period of 38-week period from the date of installation. 3. The applicant be requested to meet the costs of installing and removing the associated signage.
DISCUSSION
On behalf of Cr Liz Atkins, Cr Langford requested clarification on the options that were considered aside from the preferred Option 2. Council Officers advised that a full road closure of Trafalgar Street and night works with a one lane traffic arrangement were two other options considered. Either options would have significant impacts to residents and the local road network, and therefore Option 2 was chosen.
Cr Langford also raised concerns that there would be potential loss of parking for support workers in the area. Council Officers advised that the support worker parking permit scheme administered by City of Sydney allows support workers to park in resident parking zones across the Inner West Council area. It is up to the service provider to apply for a permit through the City of Sydney website.
Cr Byrne requested that a review of the conditions be undertaken in two months after Option 2 is implemented to identify any issues. The Committee members agreed to incorporate this request with the recommendation.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That: 1. the detailed temporary signs and line marking plan for Trafalgar Street, Stanmore (as part of Stanmore Station Upgrade works) as per the attached plan (Temporary Signage and Line Marking Plan - HAS-STA-TGS-0006-00) be approved. 2. the changes to parking be in place for a period of 38-week period from the date of installation. 3. the applicant be requested to meet the costs of installing and removing the associated signage. 4. a review of the changes be undertaken two months after installation and be brought to Council for consideration.
For motion: Unanimous
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General Business
Meeting closed at 11.18am.