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Minutes of the Waverley Traffic Committee Meeting held on Thursday, 28 February 2008
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Voting Members Present:
Cr Wakefield Waverley Council (Chair)
Const G Thebus NSW Police, Traffic Services, Eastern Suburbs Local Area Command
Mr N Prasad Roads and Traffic Authority – Traffic Management (South)
Mr J Morrison Representing Peter Debnam, MP, Local Member for Vaucluse
Also Present:
Cr T Kay Waverley Councillor and Alternate
Mr E Graham Sydney Buses
Mr M Gorman Roads and Traffic Authority – Traffic Management (South)
Mr D Lance Roads and Traffic Authority
Mr D Joannides Waverley Council – Divisional Manager, Technical Services
Mr G McBarron Waverley Council – Traffic & Development Manager
Mr S Brown Waverley Council – Traffic Engineer
Mr A Johnston Waverley Council – Secretary
At the commencement of proceedings at 10.05am, those present were as listed above.
Mr Joannides was only in attendance for the State Electorate of Coogee items listed under Part 1.
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Apologies
There were no apologies received.
WTC-0802.AM1
Adoption of Previous Minutes by Council – 15 November 2007
Part 1 – Matters Proposing That Council Exercise Its Delegated Functions – of the Minutes of the Waverley Traffic Committee meeting held on 15 November 2007 was adopted by Council at its meeting on 18 December 2007 subject to the following save and excepts:
1. Waverley Traffic Committee Meeting – 15 November 2007 – Minutes – Clause WTC-0711.Z1 – Seaview Street, Waverley & Chambers Avenue, Bondi Beach – Mobility Parking Spaces (A02/0273-02)
Council resolved to adopt the recommendation of the Waverley Traffic Committee subject to Clause 1 being amended to read “The application for a mobility parking space at 11 Seaview Street be approved”.
2. Waverley Traffic Committee Meeting – 15 November 2007 – Minutes – Clause WTC-0711.V5 – Flood Street, Bondi Junction – No Parking Outside Yeshiva College (A02/0275)
Council resolved that the matter be referred to the WTC for further consideration taking into account the representations made by the College, and in the meantime the status quo remains.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That this information be received and noted.
Voting members absent for this item: Local Member for Coogee.
WTC-0802.AM2
Adoption of Previous Minutes by Council – 6 December 2007
Part 1 – Matters Proposing That Council Exercise Its Delegated Functions – of the Minutes of the Waverley Traffic Committee meeting held on 6 December 2007 was adopted by Council at its meeting on 18 December 2007 subject to the following save and excepts:
1. Waverley Traffic Committee Meeting – 6 December 2007 – Minutes – Clause WTC-0712.Z1 – Bus Lane In Bondi Road, Bondi (A03/2192)
Council resolved not to adopt the recommendation of the WTC and made the following resolution:
1. The implementation of the proposed weekend afternoon bus lane westbound on Bondi Road be deferred to allow Council to:
(a). Set up a working group.
(b). Immediately assess alternatives with interested parties, such as the Chamber of Commerce, Councillors and precinct members.
(c). Prepare a submission to the RTA and the Minister for Roads on the potential impacts of a bus lane on the Waverley community.
2. The working group is to be made up of Councillors, Council’s Divisional Manager, Technical Services, the RTA and the Police, and representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and the three affected precincts.
3. The alternatives and the assessments are to be brought to the working group as soon as possible and a report to Council and the RTA is to be prepared.
2. Waverley Traffic Committee Meeting – 6 December 2007 – Minutes – Clause WTC-0712.V4 – Penkivil Street, Bondi – No Stopping At Old South Head Road (A03/0791)
Council resolved not to adopt the recommendation of the WTC and made the following resolution:
1. The following signs be installed on the western side of Penkivil Street, south of Old South Head Road:
(a). 25m of “No Stopping” south of the pedestrian crossing at the traffic lights.
(b). 17m of “No Stopping / 7am-9am / 3:30pm-6pm / Mon-Fri” south of the above 25m “No Stopping” zone.
(c). 13m of “No Parking / 7am-9am / 3:30pm-6pm / Mon-Fri” south of the above 17m “No Stopping” zone, to include the vehicle crossing for 3 Penkivil Street, and in consultation with the body corporate of 3 Penkivil Street.
2. Council inform local residents of the decision before signage is installed.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That this information be received and noted.
Voting members absent for this item: Local Member for Coogee.
PART 1 – MATTERS PROPOSING THAT COUNCIL EXERCISE
ITS DELEGATED FUNCTIONS
NOTE: The matters listed under this part of the Agenda propose that Council either does or does not exercise the traffic related functions delegated to it by the RTA. The recommendations made by the Committee in this part of the Agenda will be submitted to Council for adoption.
WTC-0802.C STATE ELECTORATE OF COOGEE
WTC-0802.C1
York Lane, Bondi Junction – No Parking Restriction (A03/2581)
Report dated 2 January 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services about proposed “No Parking” zone in York Lane, Bondi Junction.
Council’s Proposal: That the “No Parking” signs not be installed in York Lane, between Birrell Street and York Place, based on the survey results.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported.
Voting members absent for this item: Local Member for Coogee.
WTC-0802.C2
Ebley Street , Bondi Junction – No Parking Signs (A02/0638)
Report dated 2 January 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services about a proposal for a “No Parking” zone on the northern side of Ebley Street, Bondi Junction.
Council’s Proposal: That “No Parking” signs be installed on the northern side of Ebley Street, between the pedestrian crossing and Eastgate delivery lane in accordance with the plan attached to the report.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That the 20m “No Stopping” zone on the northern side of Ebley Street, east of the pedestrian crossing outside the Eastgate Shopping Centre be replaced with a 10m “No Stopping” zone and a 10m “No Parking” zone, with the “No Stopping” zone located immediately east of the pedestrian crossing.
Voting members absent for this item: Local Member for Coogee.
WTC-0802.C3
King Street, Bondi – Angle Parking (A03/2581)
Report dated 2 January 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services about a proposal to install 60˚ angle parking and no stopping signs in King Street, Bondi.
Council’s Proposal: That:
1. “60˚ Angle Parking / Rear to Kerb / Vehicles Under 6m Only” signs be installed on the northern side of King Street.
2. “No Stopping” signs be installed on both sides of King Street, for 12m west of Ocean Street.
3. “No Stopping” signs be installed on both sides of King Street, for 10m East of Bennett Street.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported.
Voting members absent for this item: Local Member for Coogee.
WTC-0802.C4
Residential Preferential Parking Scheme Area D – Changing the parking signs in Cables Place & Santa Marina Avenue (A03/2581)
Report dated 2 January 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services about a proposal to change the parking signs in Cables Place and Santa Marina Avenue, Waverley.
Council’s Proposal: That:
1. The proposal to change the parking signs in Cables Place and Santa Marina Avenue not be implemented based on the survey results.
2. Painted parking lines not be installed in Santa Marina Avenue.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported.
Voting members absent for this item: Local Member for Coogee.
WTC-0802.C5
Bennett Street, Ewell Street, King Street, Ocean Street South, Park Parade and Stephen Street, Bondi – Residential Preferential Parking Scheme (A03/2581)
Report dated 2 January 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services about a proposal to introduce Residential Preferential Parking Scheme Area 27 into Bennett Street, Ewell Street, King Street, Ocean Street South, Park Parade and Stephen Street, Bondi.
Council’s Proposal: That the proposal to introduce Residential Preferential Parking Area 27 into Bennett Street, Ewell Street, King Street, Ocean Street South, Park Parade and Stephen Street not be implemented based on the survey results.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported.
Voting members absent for this item: Local Member for Coogee.
WTC-0802.C6
Residential Preferential Parking Scheme Review Area 20 – Ruthven Lane (A03/2581)
Report dated 2 January 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services about a proposal for the extension of RPPS Area 20 into the eastern side of Ruthven Lane, Bondi Junction.
Council’s Proposal: That the proposed extension of Residential Preferential Parking Area 20 into the eastern side of Ruthven Lane not be implemented based on the survey results.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported.
Voting members absent for this item: Local Member for Coogee.
WTC-0802.C7
Kenilworth Street, Bondi Junction – Double white lines at the intersection of Paul Street (A03/0712)
Report dated 5 February 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services about proposed intersection improvements at the intersection of Kenilworth Street and Paul Street, Bondi Junction.
Council’s Proposal: That double white lines be installed in Kenilworth Street, Bondi Junction at the intersection of Paul Street.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported.
Voting members absent for this item: Local Member for Coogee.
WTC-0802.C8
Adams Lane, Bondi Junction – Extension of No Parking Zone (A03/0481)
Report dated 11 February 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services detailing a request for parking restrictions in Adams Lane.
Council’s Proposal: That the No Parking zone on the western side of Adams Lane, south of 96 Bronte Road be extended to include the driveway to 94 Bronte Road.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported.
Voting members absent for this item: Local Member for Coogee.
A resident from Adams Lane addressed the Committee.
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Birrell Street, Bronte – Mobility Parking Space (A02/0273-02)
Report dated 2 January 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services about a request for a mobility parking zone in Birrell Street, Bronte.
Council’s Proposal: That a 6m Mobility Parking zone be installed outside 267 Birrell Street.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported.
Voting members absent for this item: Local Member for Coogee.
WTC-0802.C10
Macpherson Street, Waverley – Mobility Parking Space (A02/0273-02)
Report dated 11 February 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services detailing a request for mobility parking in Macpherson Street.
Council’s Proposal: That the following signs be installed on the southern side of Macpherson Street, east of Alice Lane:
1. “No Stopping” at 10m east of Alice Lane.
2. “Mobility Parking” for 6m east of above “No Stopping” sign.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported.
Voting members absent for this item: Local Member for Coogee.
WTC-0802.V STATE ELECTORATE OF VAUCLUSE
WTC-0802.V1
Denham Street, Bondi – Proposed Safety Improvement Works (A03/0042-04)
Report dated 11 February 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services.
Council’s Proposal: That the Committee endorse the concept design plans for traffic safety improvements in Denham Street between Bondi Road and Francis Street.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That:
1. The installation of angle parking not be supported as the road width in that section of Denham Street does not comply with Australian Standard 1742.
2. Council officers be requested to amend the concept design plan to show the deletion of the angle parking, and to show the following:
(a). Intersection treatments at Edward and Denham to reduce vehicle speed including:
(i) Kerb extensions on each of the corners.
(ii) Repositioning of the No Stopping signage to keep parked vehicles off the intersection.
(b). Intersection treatments at Francis and Denham to reduce vehicle speed including:
(i) A raised threshold in Denham Street.
(ii) Kerb extensions on each of the corners to physically slow traffic and keep parked vehicles off the intersection.
(iii) A median island with pedestrian refuge with sufficient width to accommodate a pram/wheelchair be installed in Denham Street on the southern side of the intersection with Francis Street.
There were no voting members absent for this item.
WTC-0802.V2
Brighton Boulevard – Mobility Parking Space (A02/0273-02)
Report dated 5 February 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services about a request for a mobility parking zone in Brighton Boulevard, Bondi.
Council’s Proposal: That a 6 metre mobility parking zone be installed outside 25 Brighton Boulevard.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported.
There were no voting members absent for this item.
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Penkivil Street, Bondi – Mobility Parking Space (A02/0273-02)
Report dated 2 January 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services about a request for a mobility parking zone in Penkivil Street, Bondi.
Council’s Proposal: That a 6m Mobility Parking zone be installed outside 23-25 Penkivil Street from 7.30 am – 8.30am and 3.30pm - 4.30pm during School Days.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported.
There were no voting members absent for this item.
WTC-0802.V4
Onslow Street, Rose Bay – No Parking (A03/0536)
Report dated 25 January 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services about proposed No Parking signs in Onslow Street, Rose Bay.
Council’s Proposal: That:
1. No Parking signs not be installed outside 11 Onslow Street, Rose Bay.
2. Council repaint the white lines outside 11 Onslow Street, Rose Bay.
3. No Parking signs not be installed in Onslow Street from Old South Head Road for approximately 150 metres eastward.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported subject to the applicant being requested to pay for the repainting of the white lines.
There were no voting members absent for this item.
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Castlefield Lane and Castlefield Street, Bondi – No Stopping (A03/0612) (A03/0613)
Report dated 5 February 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services about proposed No Stopping signs in Castlefield Street and Castlefield Lane.
Council’s Proposal: That:
1. No Stopping signs be installed in Castlefield Lane in accordance with Plan A.
2. No Stopping signs be installed in Castlefield Street at the intersection of Castlefield Lane in accordance with Plan B.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported.
There were no voting members absent for this item.
WTC-0802.V6
Wellington Place, Bondi – “No Stopping” Signs (A03/0875)
Report dated 11 February 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services detailing a request for parking restrictions in Wellington Place.
Council’s Proposal: That “No Stopping” signs be installed on the south side of Wellington Place for 12m west of the driveway to 208 Bondi Road.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported.
There were no voting members absent for this item.
WTC-0802.V7
Bon Accord Avenue, Bondi Junction – “No Stopping” or Banning Heavy Vehicles (A03/0584)
Report dated 25 January 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services about “No Stopping” signs or banning heavy vehicles in Bon Accord Avenue.
Council’s Proposal: That “No Stopping” signs or banning heavy vehicles in Bon Accord Avenue not be approved.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported.
There were no voting members absent for this item.
WTC-0802.V8
Young Street and McDonald Street, Vaucluse – No Stopping at Intersection
Report dated 1 February 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services regarding “No Stopping” signs at the intersection of Young Street and McDonald Street.
Council’s Proposal: That No Stopping signs be installed in Young Street at the intersection of McDonald Street in accordance with Plan A.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported subject to “No Stopping” signs being installed on both sides of Macdonald Street 10m from Young Street.
There were no voting members absent for this item.
WTC-0802.Z ELECTORATES OF COOGEE AND VAUCLUSE
There were no matters affecting the electorates of both Coogee and Vaucluse.
WTC-0802.L ITEMS WITHOUT NOTICE
WTC-0802.L1
Arnold Street, Queens Park – Extension of RPPS (A02/0273-02)
Report dated 15 February 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services detailing a request to extend residential parking into sections of Arnold Street.
Council’s Proposal: That the Committee give consideration to extending 2 hour residential parking (8am – 6pm, Mon – Sat) into the following streets:
1. Arnold Street, south side, between Manning Street and the driveway to 62 Queens Park Road.
2. Arnold Street, north side, between Bourke Street and 12 Arnold Street.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council extend 2 hour residential parking (8am – 6pm, Mon – Sat) into the following streets:
1. Arnold Street, south side, between Manning Street and the driveway to 62 Queens Park Road.
2. Arnold Street, north side, between Bourke Street and 12 Arnold Street.
Voting members absent for this item: Local Member for Coogee.
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Fletcher Street, Tamarama – “No Parking” for Construction Purposes (A03/2514-02)
Report dated 28 February 2008 from the Divisional Manager, Technical Services about a request for a construction zone in Fletcher Street.
Council’s Proposal: That:
1. A 2m No Parking zone be installed west of the driveway to 83 Fletcher Street.
2. The applicant be requested to pay the appropriate fee in accordance with Council's pricing policy for construction zones.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That approval be granted for a Construction Zone along the frontage of 83 Fletcher Street for a minimum period of 13 weeks to provide an area of parking consistent with Council policy, and that the applicant be requested to pay the appropriate fee.
Voting members absent for this item: Local Member for Coogee.
PART 2 – TRAFFIC ENGINEERING ADVICE
NOTE: The matters listed under this part of the Agenda seek the advice of the WTC only and do not propose that Council exercise its delegated functions at this point in time (though they may or may not require it in the future).
WTC-0802.TEAC STATE ELECTORATE OF COOGEE
There were no Traffic Engineering Advice matters in the State Electorate of Coogee.
WTC-0802.TEAV STATE ELECTORATE OF VAUCLUSE
WTC-0802.TEAV1
Development Application for Proposed Fortnightly Growers & Makers Market at Bondi Beach Public School (DA-436/2007)
Report dated 5 February 2008 from the Manager, Traffic and Development about a proposal to establish a fortnightly growers and makers market at the Bondi Beach Public School.
A copy of a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) prepared on behalf of the applicant was distributed to voting members separately with the agenda.
Council’s Proposal: That Council seeks advice from the Committee on the traffic related aspects of the proposal to establish a fortnightly growers and makers market at the Bondi Beach Public School.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That the matter be deferred to allow the applicant to satisfy the Committee as to the following matters:
1. The validity of the assumption that 59% of patrons can be discounted from the parking demand as stated on page 8 of the TIA.
2. The surveys in section 5 of the TIA were conducted in March, which is not representative of the peak summer period.
3. The 200 metre radius referred to in section 5.5 of the TIA is not thought to be an accurate size of the area affected by the parking demands of market patrons.
4. The information and detail provided in the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) is inadequate.
5. The use of traffic bollards and bunting to restrict pedestrians from pathways is not acceptable.
6. There is no information regarding the accreditation of traffic controllers used for the event.
7. There is insufficient detail regarding the proposed single direction of traffic flow during the set up and pack up periods referred to in the TMP.
8. There is insufficient information regarding the proposal to prevent stallholders from parking in metered parking in surrounding streets as referred to in the TMP.
9. The number of stalls should match the number of stallholder parking spaces within the school grounds.
10. Markets on a Saturday would add to the general traffic congestion in the Bondi Beach area and in particular on Bondi Road.
There were no voting members absent for this item.
WTC-0802.TEAZ ELECTORATES OF COOGEE AND VAUCLUSE
There were no Traffic Engineering Advice matters affecting the electorates of both Coogee and Vaucluse.
WTC-0802.TEAO OTHER ITEMS
WTC-0802.TEAO1
Superboat Grand Prix – 8 & 9 March 2008
Correspondence has been received from the NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet’s Office of Protocol & Special Events informing Council about a Superboat Grand Prix event to be held on Sydney Harbour on Saturday, 8 March and Sunday, 9 March 2008. The Correspondence was attached to the agenda for the Committee’s information.
Council’s Proposal: That the Committee receive and note this information.
WTC RECOMMENDATION (UNANIMOUS SUPPORT): That Council’s proposal be supported.
Voting members absent for this item: Local Member for Coogee.
WTC-0802.TEAL ITEMS WITHOUT NOTICE
There were no Items without Notice.
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 12.10PM.
SIGNED AND CONFIRMED MAYOR
18 MARCH 2008
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