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)

 

 

OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE

 

 

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

 

 

VISITORS

 

 

 

Nil.

 

 

 

APOLOGIES:    

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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 1    27-29 Percy Street Rozelle - Temporary Full Road Closure      (Baludarri-Balmain/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

Council has received an application from dban for the approval of a temporary full road closure of Percy Street, between Albion Street and Evans Street, Rozelle from Saturday, 12 November 2022 to Friday, 18 November 2022 to facilitate the installation of sewer mains.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

That the proposed temporary full road closure of Percy Street, between Albion Street and Evans Street, Rozelle from Saturday 12 November 2022 to Friday 18 November 2022 to facilitate the installation of sewer mains (contingency period 2 weeks) be approved subject to, but not limited to the following conditions:

 

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

 

2.   All affected residents and businesses, including NSW Police Area Command, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

 

3.   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 Percy Street, between Albion Street and Evans Street, Rozelle from Saturday 12 November 2022 to Friday 18 November 2022 to facilitate the installation of sewer mains (contingency period 2 weeks) be approved subject to, but not limited to the following conditions:

 

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

 

2.   All affected residents and businesses, including NSW Police Area Command, Fire & Rescue NSW and the NSW Ambulance Services be notified in writing, by the applicant, of the proposed temporary full road closure at least 7 days in advance of the closure with the applicant making reasonable provision for stakeholders; and

 

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

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

 

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)

SUMMARY

 

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

 

 

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)

SUMMARY

 

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

 

 

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)

SUMMARY

 

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

 

 

 

LTC1022(1) Item 5       King Georges Car Park, Rozelle - Signage and Line-marking          Plan           (Baludarri-Balmain/ Balmain Electorate/ Leichhardt PAC)

SUMMARY

 

As part of the King Georges Park Draft Plan of Management (POM) and Master Plan, design plans for the King Georges Car Park in Manning Street, Rozelle has been attached for consideration.

 

Officer’s Recommendation

 

THAT the proposed signage and line-marking plan (Attachment 1) for the upgrade of King Georges Park be approved.

 

DISCUSSION

 

The Committee members agreed with the Officer’s recommendation.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

THAT the proposed signage and line-marking plan (Attachment 1) for the upgrade of King George Park be approved.

 

For motion: Unanimous

 

 

General Business

 

 

LTC1022(1) Item 6  Update on improvements to the Frederick Street, Ashfield crossing

 

TfNSW has commenced community consultation for the proposed signalisation of the Frederick Street pedestrian crossing. Cr Byrne proposed that Council also send out communications to encourage residents to review the proposed options and make a submission. Council Officers will liaise with Council’s Communications team to arrange communications through social media. The TfNSW representative advised that the results of the consultation will be tabled to the Committee when it is available.

 

The representative for the Member for Summer Hill commented that some residents are concerned that signalising the crossing would lead to rat running down Alt Street and Bland Street. It was noted that this is unlikely as Alt Street is not a link between Ashfield and Haberfield and Bland Street is a narrow road.

 

 

LTC1022(1) Item 7   Request for pedestrian crossing on Smith Street, Summer Hill

 

Cr Byrne received a submission from Rise & Shine Kindergarten Summer Hill raising concerns with pedestrian safety when crossing Smith Street, Summer Hill and requested that a pedestrian crossing on the street be investigated. Council Officers will liaise with Rise & Shine Kindergarten to investigate installing a pedestrian crossing.

 

 

LTC1022(1) Item 8   Request for ‘No Parking’ zone in Park Lane, Sydenham

 

A resident has made a submission requesting that a ‘No Parking’ zone at the rear of No. 48 Railway Road, Sydenham be investigated. The resident has reported issues with vehicles parking opposite the driveway of their property in Park Lane. Consultation has commenced for ‘No Parking’ along the entire length of Park Lane to identify the sections that need signposting. Following the consultation, a recommendation will be brought to the Committee for consideration.

 

 

 

 

LTC1022(1) Item 9    Updates on Waratah Street and City West Link, Haberfield

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain asked for an update on works proposed to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety when crossing the City West Link at Waratah Street, Haberfield. The TfNSW representative advised that modifications to the turn lines, pavement markings and signage on the pedestrian island is expected to be completed by the end of year. A communications package on these works will be released in the coming weeks and the TfNSW representative can forward this to Council Officers for circulation. The TfNSW representative also advised that TfNSW’s Integration Team is working on designs for the proposed overhead pedestrian bridge. The representative will pass the contact details of the Integration Team to Council Officers and invite the team to address the Committee.

 

The representative for the Member for Balmain suggested a heavy bollard be installed at the western end of the pedestrian island as a short-term measure to protect pedestrians. The TfNSW representative commented that a bollard has not been considered so far and will follow up with the relevant team.

 

 

 

LTC1022(1) Item 10  Update on 30km/h speed zones

 

 The representative for the Member for Balmain asked if there was any progress on the trial of 30km/h speed zones. The TfNSW representative advised that requests for 30km/h speed zones can be made to TfNSW which will be reviewed. The TfNSW representative also advised that work on 40km/h speed zones for the Inner West LGA is still progressing.

 

 

 

 

Meeting closed at 11.18am.