NORTH SYDNEY COUNCIL
Council Chambers 6 June 2019
I wish to inform you that the 525th Meeting of the TRAFFIC COMMITTEE will be held in the Ros Crichton Pavilion, North Sydney at 10.00am on Friday 14 June 2019 when your attendance is requested.
Your attention is directed to the accompanying statement of the business proposed to be transacted at such meeting.
KEN GOULDTHORP GENERAL MANAGER
BUSINESS
1. MinutesConfirmation of Minutes of the previous Meeting held on 3 May 2019.(Circulated)
INFORMATION SHEET
Attending Traffic Committee Meetings
October 2018
The North Sydney Traffic Committee is not a Committee of North Sydney Council, but a
Committee set up as a requirement of Roads and Maritime Services (RMS).
Council has been delegated certain powers from RMS with regard to traffic matters upon its
local roads. A condition of this delegation is that Council must take into account the Traffic
Committee recommendations.
There are four permanent members of the Traffic Committee, each of whom has a single vote
only. The members are:
1. NSW Police
2. Roads and Maritimes Services
3. State Member of Parliament (for the location of the issue to be voted upon)
4. North Sydney Council
Council operates its Traffic Committee on the basis that the single Council vote, upon any
issue, is determined by the majority vote among those Councillors present at the meeting.
Generally, the Mayor chairs Traffic Committee meetings; however, in the Mayor’s absence it
is customary for a pre-elected Councillor to take the chair.
Traffic Committee meetings are held on Fridays. Meeting agendas and reports are published
on Council’s website on the Thursday before the meeting.
Council allows the members of the public to attend and speak at Traffic Committee meetings.
Members of the public gallery are requested to switch off mobile phones for the duration of
the meeting.
Individuals or groups wishing to address the Traffic Committee on a particular item must
register to speak before 5pm on the day prior to the meeting (Thursdays) by contacting
Council’s Traffic Planning Assistant on 9936 8244, or by notifying the officer outside the
meeting venue between 9.40am and 9.55am.
Such items will then be brought forward, in Agenda order, and dealt with before items in
which there is no interest from the public gallery.
As the Chairperson calls the brought forward items on the Agenda, speakers are invited to
stand at the Committee table.
The following points should be noted by members of the public wishing to address the
Traffic Committee:
Addresses must relate to an item on the Agenda;
Addresses should be limited to three (3) minutes, with a possible extension of time at the
discretion of the Chairperson;
Attending Traffic Committee Meetings Page 3
October 2018
Addresses should be made to “Mayor, Councillors and Committee Members”;
If you have previously addressed the Traffic Committee on the subject then any further
address must be made to present new information ONLY;
Groups, or persons wishing to present similar points of view, should nominate a
spokesperson - not address the Traffic Committee individually; and
Having made your address and answered any questions put to you by the Committee, you
may take no further part in the debate.
All questions and comments are to be addressed through the Chairperson who will indicate
who is to speak next.
When all representations have been heard, the Traffic Committee will be asked by the
Chairperson for a resolution to determine the matter whilst the interested parties are present at
the table.
After the Traffic Committee has made its determination, the Chairperson will ask speakers to
resume their seats in the gallery and the same process will be repeated for subsequent items.
All Traffic Committee resolutions are referred to the full Council for their approval. The
recommendation sent to the full Council is the recommendation that has the majority vote of
the four permanent members of the Traffic Committee. If Council wishes to proceed contrary
to the majority vote, the RMS and Police have the right to appeal Council’s decision before
the Regional Traffic Committee. Council must notify the RMS and the Police and give them
14 days to decide whether they propose to lodge an appeal on the matter in question.
Any action relative to any issue under appeal to the Regional Committee must then cease
until the matter is determined.
The Sydney Regional Traffic Committee is chaired by an independent chairperson and
submissions and representations are welcomed from all interested parties.
For more information regarding Conduct at Traffic Committee meetings refer to Council’s
Code of Meeting Principles and Practices available from Council’s website or contact
Council’s Governance and Committee Services Manager on 9936 8154.
525th TRAFFIC COMMITTEE - 14 /06 / 2019 Page No 4 2. Matters Arising from the Minutes 3. Matters Arising from Council Resolutions 4. Items for Consideration - see attached reports
Item No. Subject Page 4.1 Delegated Authority 14 4.2 Union Street Speed Cushions 24
5. Informal Items for Consideration - see attached reports
Item No. Subject Page 5.1 Abandoned Vehicles & Unattended Boat Trailers Processed
Report 27
5.2 Standing Item - Gerard Street and Macpherson Street, Cremorne - Traffic Control Signals (TCS)
32
5.3 Standing Item - Military Road B-Line 33 6. Local Development Advisory Committee Items for Consideration Nil 7. General Business
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ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 2. 4.1 Delegated Authority
Report of Manager Traffic and Transport Operations, Michaela Kemp Attached is a list of projects given approval under delegated authority to the Traffic & Transport Operations Manager. Approval was given subject to concurrence of Roads and Maritime Services, the NSW Police and the local State Members. Recommending: 1. THAT the information regarding Delegated Authority items be received.
3. 4.2 Union Street, McMahons Point – Proposed Speed Cushions
– Survey Result Report of Traffic and Transport Engineer, Iman Mohammadi As part of the 2018/2019 implementation of North Sydney Council’s Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Action Plans, it is proposed to install traffic calming devices in Union Street, McMahons Point. The issue of the speeding motorists was also raised at the 519th Traffic Committee held on 7th September 2018 where the committee recommended: 4. THAT Council urgently installs speed bumps along the road and also examine the kerb blister on the corner of Union Street. Community consultation took place from 13 March 2019 until 10 April 2019. 236 letters were sent to properties in the surrounding area, Union Precinct committee, and the survey was available online through Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ webpage. A total of 49 responses were received, including 4 from the outside survey area. This report details the outcomes of the community consultation. Recommending: 1.THAT Council notes the outcome of the community consultation with regards to proposed speed cushions in Union Street. 2.THAT Council installs three (3) rows of speed cushions in Union Street, McMahons Point as per the attached plan.
INFORMAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 4. 5.1 Abandoned Vehicles and Unattended Boat Trailers
Processed Report Report of Manager Ranger and Parking Services, Mark Richardson Report of Abandoned Vehicles and Unattended Boat Trailers processed during the reporting period of 11 April 2019 TO 24 May 2019
• Year to date (2019) Council has investigated 195 reports of abandoned vehicles
• Year to date (2019) Council has processed 37 reports of unattended boat trailers
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Recommending: 1.THAT the information concerning the Abandoned Vehicles and UnattendedBoat Trailers Processed Report be received
5. 5.2 Standing Item, Gerard Street and Macpherson Street,Cremorne - Traffic Control Signals (TCS)Report of Sustainable Transport Projects Coordinator, Lindsay MendayAt its meeting of 25 February 2019, Council resolved to adopt the followingrecommendation of the North Sydney Traffic Committee:1. THAT pedestrian signals on Gerard Street at Macpherson Street be expeditedas a high priority project and funding be brought forward to progress theproject to construction.At the Traffic Committee meeting on 22 March 2019 it was recommended:1. THAT Gerard Street/ Macpherson Street traffic signals be included as a standing item on future Traffic Committee agendas.The report provides an update on the status of the project and will be updated at each milestone for the project.Recommending:1.THAT the information concerning Gerard Street and Macpherson Street Traffic Control Signals Standing Item be received.
6. 5.3 Standing Item - Military Road B-LineReport of Traffic & Transport Operations Manager, Michaela KempAt the Traffic Committee meeting on 3 May 2019 it was agreed to add a standingitem for each future traffic committee agenda with regard B-Line, includingmatters concerning off-set parking arrangements due to parking losses alongMilitary Road, and general traffic and parking matters that arise.The table outlines the status of current traffic and parking matters relating to B-Line.Recommending:1.THAT the information concerning Standing Item - Military Road B-Line bereceived.
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Nil
Minute Book Page No 14
This is Page No 14 of the Minutes of the 524th Traffic Committee Meeting of the North Sydney
Council held on 3 May 2019.
NORTH SYDNEY COUNCIL
REPORT OF 524th TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
SUBJECT: PROCEEDINGS OF COMMITTEE AT MEETING HELD IN THE SUPPER
ROOM AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, NORTH SYDNEY, ON FRIDAY, 3
MAY 2019 AT 10.00AM
PRESENT
Councillor Gibson in the Chair, Councillor Keen.
Staff: Duncan Mitchell, Director Engineering and Property Services
Michaela Kemp, Manager Traffic and Transport Operations
Mark Richardson, Manager Ranger and Parking Services
Maria Coyne, Traffic Operations Officer
Peita Rose, Governance Officer (Minutes)
Srikanth Shastry, Senior Strategic Transport Planner
Members: Garvin Rutherford, representing Gladys Berejiklian, Member for
Willoughby
Lisa Forrest, representing Felicity Wilson, Member for North Shore
Samantha Shockie, NSW Police
Patrick North, NSW Police
Nina Fard, RMS
Visitors: J. Meadows, Resident
L. Tilsed, Resident
R. Webber, Cycling North
Apologies were received from Veronique Marchandeau, representing Felicity Wilson,
Member for North Shore.
At the commencement of business (10.00am) Councillors present were:
Councillor Gibson in the Chair,
Councillor Keen arrived at 10.10am.
16. Minutes
The Minutes of the previous meeting held on 22 March 2019, copies of which had been
previously circulated, were taken as read and confirmed.
The Motion was moved by Mr Rutherford and seconded by Councillor Gibson.
Voting was unanimous.
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Ms Forrest requested on behalf of the Member for North Shore that the matter regarding
Parraween Street be discussed under general business at the next Traffic Committee
meeting on 14 June 2019.
It was agreed to add a standing item on the traffic agenda for each future meeting with
regard to B-Line, including the following matters:
• Off-set parking;
• Impact to parking and traffic.
17. (5.3) Burlington Street and Alexander Street, Crows Nest – Proposed Traffic
Signals
Report of Traffic & Transport Engineer, Iman Mohammadi
Following redevelopment of Alexander Street Car Park and Woolworths supermarket
which was completed around May 2016, the need for safe pedestrian facilities close to
the entrance of the supermarket was increased.
The following was minuted at the 513th Meeting of the North Sydney Traffic
Committee on 24 November 2017:
It was noted that there are periods of congestion on Alexander Street when the
Alexander Street carpark is busy, particularly on weekday afternoons and on
weekends. The Committee noted that it is not possible to change the carpark entry and
exit points due to the design of the carpark. It was also noted that it is not desirable
from a safety perspective to allow right turns out of the carpark onto Alexander Street.
Pedestrian safety crossing Burlington Street near Woolworths was also raised and it
was noted that a design for a pedestrian crossing was being considered. The crossing
is proposed to be relocated midblock between Alexander Street and the carpark entry
to alleviate concerns raised by the RMS about queuing back to the roundabout.
Council’s Traffic Engineer also advised that a signalised crossing was investigated but
was not pursued as it does not meet the RMS warrants for traffic signals. The Traffic
Committee considered that traffic signals may address the traffic flow and pedestrian
issues.
Council will proceed with the pedestrian crossing on Burlington Street west of
Alexander Street. Council will also remodel and prepare plans for the RMS for a
signalised intersection at Burlington and Alexander Street, in conjunction with Falcon
Street and Alexander Street, and forward to RMS for consideration.
Moved by Garvin Rutherford and seconded by Councillor Gibson.
This report provides an update of the actions taken to date and recommends proposed
actions going forward.
Recommending:
1. THAT Council continues with the preparation of Traffic Signal Design for the
intersection of Burlington Street and Alexander Street, Crows Nest.
2. THAT Council notes that traffic signals at the intersection of Alexander Street and
Burlington Street has been added to the LATM Action Plan (Zone 2) and assessed as a
medium-term priority to be considered for future implementation subject to priorities
within the LATM Action Plans, availability of funding, community consultation
outcomes and RMS approval.
Ms Tilsed and Mr Meadows addressed the Committee.
The RMS representative advised that any proposed traffic signals at this intersection
must take into consideration phasing at the intersections of Pacific Highway/Alexander
Street, and Pacific Highway/Falcon Street.
A Motion was moved by Councillor Gibson and seconded by Ms Fard,
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1. THAT Council halt work on the Alexander Street/ Burlington Street traffic signals
project and no further funds be spent on it, and that Council monitor traffic and
pedestrian behaviour at the intersection for 6 months to ascertain if any changes occur
in view of the fact that the Coles supermarket in Crows Nest is operational.
Resolved to Recommend:
1. THAT Council halt work on the Alexander Street/ Burlington Street traffic signals
project and no further funds be spent on it, and that Council monitor traffic and
pedestrian behaviour at the intersection for 6 months to ascertain if any changes occur
in view of the fact that the Coles supermarket in Crows Nest is operational.
Voting was unanimous.
18. (4.1) Delegated Authority
Report of Manager Traffic and Transport Operations, Michaela Kemp
Attached is a list of projects given approval under delegated authority to the Traffic &
Transport Operations Manager. Approval was given subject to concurrence of Roads
and Maritime Services, the NSW Police and the local State Members.
Recommending:
1. THAT the information regarding Delegated Authority items be received.
The Motion was moved by Mr Rutherford and seconded by Councillor Keen.
Resolved to Recommend:
1. THAT the information regarding Delegated Authority items be received.
Voting was unanimous.
19. (4.2.1) Broughton Street, Kirribilli
Report of Manager Traffic and Transport Operations, Michaela Kemp
Attached is a list of recommendations made for changes in the parking restrictions.
Recommending:
1. THAT the recommendations made for changes in the parking restrictions be
adopted.
2. THAT Council undertake community consultation on the proposals to create
additional parking spaces as shown in the attached diagrams for Locations 1 and 3 on
Broughton Street and the outcomes be reported back to the Traffic Committee.
A Motion was moved by Councillor Gibson and seconded by Ms Forrest,
1. THAT Council proceed with community consultation as soon as possible on the
proposals to create additional parking spaces as shown in the attached diagrams for
Locations 1 and 3 on Broughton Street and the outcomes be reported back to the Traffic
Committee.
Resolved to Recommend:
1. THAT the recommendations made for changes in the parking restrictions be
adopted.
2. THAT Council proceed with community consultation as soon as possible on the
proposals to create additional parking spaces as shown in the attached diagrams for
Locations 1 and 3 on Broughton Street and the outcomes be reported back to the Traffic
Committee.
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Voting was unanimous.
20. (4.2.2) Wilson Street, Cammeray
Report of Manager Traffic and Transport Operations, Michaela Kemp
Attached is a list of recommendations made for changes in the parking restrictions.
Recommending:
1. THAT No Stopping (full time) be installed on the western side of Wilson Street at
the pinch point near the telegraph pole outside No. 8A Wilson Street (approx. 1 parking
space)
2. THAT No Stopping “6am-1pm Mondays and Fridays” be installed opposite property
No.14 Wilson Street (14 metres long).
A Motion was moved by Councillor Keen and seconded by Mr Rutherford,
1. THAT this matter be reported back to traffic committee in 6 months with regard to
any feedback received.
Resolved to Recommend:
1. THAT No Stopping (full time) be installed on the western side of Wilson Street at
the pinch point near the telegraph pole outside No. 8A Wilson Street (approx. 1 parking
space)
2. THAT No Stopping “6am-1pm Mondays and Fridays” be installed opposite property
No.14 Wilson Street (14 metres long).
3. THAT this matter be reported back to traffic committee in 6 months with regard to
any feedback received.
Voting was unanimous.
21. (4.3.1) Milson Road, Cremorne Point - near Cremorne Reserve
Report of Manager Traffic and Transport Operations, Michaela Kemp
Attached is a list of recommendations made for minor traffic investigations.
Recommending:
1. THAT Council install “Look” stencils on both sides of Milson Road at the pedestrian
ramps near Cremorne Reserve to warn pedestrian to watch for oncoming vehicles.
2. THAT Council notes the addition of the following proposals in the LATM action
plans to be considered for future implementation subject to priorities within the LATM
Action Plans, availability of funding, community consultation outcomes and traffic
committee approval:
i) a kerb extension on the western side of Milson Road near the access road to Cremorne
Reserve (medium priority);
ii) a Shared Zone across the crossing point including a raised threshold and appropriate
signage.
A Motion was moved by Councillor Gibson and seconded by Nina Fard,
Resolved to Recommend:
1. THAT Council install “Look” stencils on both sides of Milson Road at the pedestrian
ramps near Cremorne Reserve to warn pedestrian to watch for oncoming vehicles.
2. THAT Council notes the addition of the following proposals in the LATM action
plans to be considered for future implementation subject to priorities within the LATM
Action Plans, availability of funding, community consultation outcomes and traffic
committee approval:
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i) a kerb extension on the western side of Milson Road near the access road to Cremorne
Reserve (medium priority);
ii) a Shared Zone across the crossing point including a raised threshold and appropriate
signage, subject to RMS approval.
Voting was unanimous.
22. (4.4) Ben Boyd Road, Neutral Bay – Traffic Speeds
Report of Traffic & Transport Operations Manager, Michaela Kemp
Council has received representations from residents of Ben Boyd Road concerning
speeding vehicles in Ben Boyd Road.
Ben Boyd Road is a local road with the default urban speed limit of 50km/h.
Council obtained pneumatic tube traffic counts in Ben Boyd Road at four midblock
locations along Ben Boyd Road over a six-week period. A VMS radar sign was also
installed on Ben Boyd Road south of Aubin Street from the fourth week displaying ‘50’
and ‘Slow Down’ or ‘Thank you’ messages depending on the speed of approaching
vehicles.
In addition, Council has requested Police enforcement and requested the existing 50
speed limit sign between Kurraba Road and Aubin Street be relocated to a more visible
location.
This report presents the findings from the traffic count data and proposed actions.
Recommending:
1. THAT Ben Boyd Road be considered for nomination as part of the 2020/21 RMS
Safer Roads and Blackspot Program with nominations due by 31 July 2019.
2. THAT treatments proposed for Ben Boyd Road and their respective priorities within
the LATM Action Plans be noted.
A Motion was moved by Councillor Keen and seconded by Lisa Forrest,
1. THAT that VMS sign be moved further up towards the cupcake shop.
Resolved to Recommend:
1. THAT Ben Boyd Road be considered for nomination as part of the 2020/21 RMS
Safer Roads and Blackspot Program with nominations due by 31 July 2019.
2. THAT treatments proposed for Ben Boyd Road and their respective priorities within
the LATM Action Plans be noted.
3. THAT that VMS sign be moved further up towards the cupcake shop.
Voting was unanimous.
INFORMAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
23. (5.1) Abandoned Vehicles and Unattended Boat Trailers Processed Report
Report of Manager Ranger and Parking Services, Mark Richardson
Report of Abandoned Vehicles and Unattended Boat Trailers processed during the
reporting period of 2 March 2019 to 10 April 2019.
Year to date (2019) Council has investigated 167 reports of abandoned vehicles.
Year to date (2019) Council has processed 34 reports of unattended boat trailers.
Recommending:
1. THAT the information concerning the Abandoned Vehicles and Unattended Boat
Trailers Processed Report be received.
The Motion was moved by Councillor Keen and seconded by Mr Rutherford.
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Resolved to Recommend:
1. THAT the information concerning the Abandoned Vehicles and Unattended Boat
Trailers Processed Report be received.
Voting was unanimous.
24. (5.2) Standing Item, Gerard Street and Macpherson Street, Cremorne - Traffic
Control Signals (TCS)
Report of Sustainable Transport Projects Coordinator, Lindsay Menday
At its meeting of 25 February 2019, Council resolved to adopt the following
recommendation of the North Sydney Traffic Committee:
1. THAT pedestrian signals on Gerard Street at Macpherson Street be expedited as a
high priority project and funding be brought forward to progress the project to
construction.
At the Traffic Committee meeting on 22 March 2019 it was recommended:
1. THAT Gerard Street/Macpherson Street traffic signals be included as a standing
item on future Traffic Committee agendas.
The table below provides an update on the status of the project and will be updated at
each milestone for the project.
Date Project status
April 2019 Consultant brief and request for quotation completed.
Quotation assessment and engagement of a contractor is
scheduled for early May 2019.
Recommending:
1. THAT the information concerning Gerard Street and Macpherson Street Traffic
Control Signals Standing Item be received.
The Motion was moved by Councillor Keen and seconded by Ms Forest.
Resolved to Recommend:
1. THAT the information concerning Gerard Street and Macpherson Street Traffic
Control Signals Standing Item be received.
Voting was unanimous.
GENERAL BUSINESS
25. (7.1) Moodie & Lytton Street Parking - New Parking Restrictions
The Mayor has received representation regarding the parking restrictions in Parking
Area 20 (Moodie Street)
The Manager Traffic & Transport Operations provided the following advice: The Area
20 restrictions were installed on 12/2/19 and are subject to a 6-month
review. Therefore, a further report will be provided to the Traffic Committee following
the review period, most likely the 6 September meeting. Any feedback received by that
time will be considered as part of the review including that from the residents.
Action: Council’s Traffic Manager will write to the resident advising that the Mayor
raised the matter at the Traffic Committee meeting and requested all members and staff
of the Traffic Committee to think of possible alternative solutions.
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The Mayor left the meeting at 11.05am
Removal of bus stop in Hampden Avenue
Councillor Keen stated that she had attended the Harrison Precinct meeting and the
committee were questioning the following:
• removal of the bus stop in Hampden Avenue which serviced SCECGS school
students.
• Cremorne residents have endured significant disruptions however noted that they
are not likely to benefit from the B-Line service because there are no B-Line bus stops
planned for Cremorne.
• query on outcomes of the B-Line Road Safety Audit
Action: Council will speak with the B-line to find out if the bus stop has been removed
temporarily or is intended to be removed permanently.
Hampden Avenue - illegal parking
The Manager Ranger and Parking Services advised that there is a significant level of
non-compliance and double-parking occurring on Hampden Avenue, which is being
used as a school drop-off point. Some motorists are also performing illegal U-turns
over the double white lines near the intersection with Military Road.
Woolworths Loading Zone - Broughton Street
Councillor Keen requested an update on this matter.
The Manager Traffic and Transport Operations advised that Woolworths had also been
in regular contact and that this item will need to go out for consultation with businesses
and residents.
Blues Point Road - Teens Gathering
The NSW Police stated that they have had complaints from residents that teens are
gathering down the bottom of Blues Point Road, double parking, speeding, playing
loud music and hanging around till all hours of the morning.
Action: It was suggested that Council put up signs “Amplified Music Prohibited” in
this area.
Falcon Street - Pacific Highway to the Warringah freeway
Mr Webber suggested the speed limit be lowered from 60 to 50 on Falcon Street to the
Pacific Highway/Warringah Freeway.
Action: Council write a letter to the RMS and put a recommendation to have the speed
limit lowered from 60 to 50.
The meeting closed at 11.21am.
____________________________ ________________________
CHAIRPERSON GENERAL MANAGER
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Item 4.1 - Traffic - 14/6/19
N O R T H S Y D N E Y C O U N C I L R E P O R T S
To the General Manager Attach: 1. List of Items
SUBJECT: (4.1) Delegated Authority
AUTHOR: Report of Manager Traffic and Transport Operations, Michaela Kemp
DESCRIPTION/SUBJECT MATTER:
Attached is a list of projects given approval under delegated authority to the Traffic & Transport Operations Manager. Approval was given subject to concurrence of Roads and Maritime Services, the NSW Police and the local State Members.
RECOMMENDATION: 1. THAT the information regarding Delegated Authority items be received.
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APPROVAL FOR PROJECTS UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO THE TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT OPERATIONS MANAGER
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE 525th 14 JUNE 2019
No. Street Location Precinct,
Ward, Electorate
Issue Recommendation Appr Date ECM Comments
Resident Parking Nil Temporary Road Closures 19-024 Cremorne
Lane, Cremorne Point
26 Cremorne Road Between Cremorne Road and Cremorne lane
Cremorne Point, Victoria, North Shore Electorate
Temporary Road Closure
1. THAT Council raise no objection to the temporary closure of Cremorne Lane, Cremorne Point between Cremorne Road and Cremorne Lane for Tuesday 12th March 2019 between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm for the purpose of installing a tower crane. Approval is subject to managed access to all affected properties and the applicant notifying all affected residents/tenants as per Council’s standard conditions of approval. 2. THAT should Council receive an application for an alternative date to carry out these works due to inclement weather or operational delays, that application be approved, subject to Police Permit approval.
Yes 4/3/19 N/A
19-032 McBurney Lane, Kirribilli
42 Carabella Street Between Peel Street and Parkes Street
Bradfield Victoria, North Shore Electorate
Temporary Road Closure
1. THAT Council raise no objection to the temporary closure of McBurney Ln Kirribilli between Peel Street and Parkes Street, on Monday 8th - Tuesday 9th April 2019 from 7:00am to 5:00pm for the purposes of fitting structural steel with Crane as per the submitted application and subject to Council’s standard road closure conditions. Approval is subject to managed access to all affected properties and the applicant notifying all affected residents/tenants as per Council’s standard conditions of approval.
Yes 25/3/19 N/A
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No. Street Location Precinct,
Ward, Electorate
Issue Recommendation Appr Date ECM Comments
2. THAT should Council receive anapplication for an alternative date to carryout these works due to inclement weatheror operational delays, that application beapproved, subject to Police Permitapproval.
19-036 Spring Street, North Sydney
100 Mount Street. Between Walker Street and Little Spring
CBD, Wollstonecraft,
North Shore Electorate
Temporary Road Closure
1. THAT Council raise no objection tothe temporary closure of Spring Street,North Sydney between Walker St andLittle Spring St for 10 days fromWednesday 17th April 2019 betweenthe hours of 7:00pm and 5:00am for thepurpose of dismantling hoardings.Approval is subject to managed access toall affected properties and the applicantnotifying all affected residents/tenants asper Council’s standard conditions ofapproval.2. THAT should Council receive anapplication for an alternative date to carryout these works due to inclement weatheror operational delays, that application beapproved, subject to Police Permitapproval.
Yes 5/4/19 N/A
19-040 Hume Street, Crows Nest
Metro Between Clarke Lane & Pacific Highway
Lavender Bay, Wollstonecraft,
Willoughby Electorate
Temporary Road Closure
1. THAT Council raise no objection tothe closure of Hume Street betweenClarke Lane and Pacific Highway, CrowsNest from 5th April to 5th July 2019 from24/7 for the purposes of Hume Streetacoustic shed for Hume St Reopening asper the submitted application and subjectto Council’s standard road closureconditions. Approval is subject tomanaged access to all affected propertiesand the applicant notifying all affectedresidents/tenants as per Council’sstandard conditions of approval.
Yes 4/5/19 N/A
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No. Street Location Precinct,
Ward, Electorate
Issue Recommendation Appr Date ECM Comments
2. THAT should Council receive an application for an alternative date to carry out these works due to inclement weather or operational delays, that application be approved, subject to Police Permit approval.
19-041 Burton Street, Milsons Point
Bradfield Bark Between Alfred Street South & Dead-end
Lavender Bay, Wollstonecraft, North Shore Electorate
Temporary Road Closure
THAT Council raise no objection to the temporary closure of Burton Street, Milsons Point on Sunday 26th May 2019 from 6am to 5pm for the purposes of managing supplier and event staff deliveries for the Bradfield Bark event, as per the submitted TMP and subject to Council’s standard road closure conditions.
Yes 30/4/19 N/A
19-042 Miller Street, Cammeray
562A Miller Street Between Cambridge Street and Miller Street
Bridgeview, Tunks, Willoughby Electorate
Temporary Road Closure
1. THAT Council raise no objection to the closure of Miller Street between Cambridge St and Miller St, Cammeray on 7th May 2019 from 7am-5pm for the purposes of removing of tower crane as per the submitted application and subject to Council’s standard road closure conditions. Approval is subject to managed access to all affected properties and the applicant notifying all affected residents/tenants as per Council’s standard conditions of approval. 2. THAT should Council receive an application for an alternative date to carry out these works due to inclement weather or operational delays, that application be approved, subject to Police Permit approval.
Yes 30/4/19 N/A
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No. Street Location Precinct,
Ward, Electorate
Issue Recommendation Appr Date ECM Comments
19-043 Miller Street, North Sydney
221 Miller Street. Between McLaren Street and Berry Street
CBD, Wollstonecraft,
North Shore Electorate
Temporary Road Closure
1. THAT Council raise no objection tothe temporary road closure of Miller St,North Sydney between Berry St andMcLaren St from 12.01am on Saturday4th to 11:59pm Sunday 5th May for thepurpose of dismantling a mobile crane asper the submitted application andcouncil’s standard road closureconditions. Approval is subject tomanaged access to all affected propertiesand the applicant notifying all affectedresidents/tenants as per Council's standardconditions of approval.2. THAT should Council receive anapplication for an alternative date to carryout these works due to inclement weatheror operational delays, that application beapproved, subject to Police Permitapproval.
Yes 30/4/19 N/A
19-050 King lane, Wollstonecraft
47A King Street. Between King Street and King Lane
Waverton, Wollstonecraft,
North Shore Electorate
Temporary Road Closure
1. THAT Council raise no objection tothe temporary road closure of King Lane,Wollstonecraft on 20th May 2019 from7am-5pm for the purpose of Excavatingroad, to connect new sewer junction asper the submitted application andcouncil’s standard road closureconditions. Approval is subject tomanaged access to all affected propertiesand the applicant notifying all affectedresidents/tenants as per Council's standardconditions of approval.2. THAT should Council receive anapplication for an alternative date to carryout these works due to inclement weatheror operational delays, that application beapproved, subject to Police Permitapproval.
Yes 3/5/19 N/A
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No. Street Location Precinct,
Ward, Electorate
Issue Recommendation Appr Date ECM Comments
19-053 Albany Lane, Crows Nest
41-49 Atchison Street. Between Oxley Street and Hume lane
Holtermann, Tunks,
Willoughby Electorate
Temporary Road Closure
1. THAT Council raise no objection tothe temporary road closure of AlbanyLane, Crows Nest on 30th May 2019 from7am-5pm for the purpose of minorexcavation for sewer work, as per thesubmitted application and council’sstandard road closure conditions.Approval is subject to managed access toall affected properties and the applicantnotifying all affected residents/tenants asper Council's standard conditions ofapproval.2. THAT should Council receive anapplication for an alternative date to carryout these works due to inclement weatheror operational delays, that application beapproved, subject to Police Permitapproval
Yes 6/5/19 N/A
Special Use Zones 19-045 Little Spring
Street, North Sydney
1 Denison Street
CBD, Wollstonecraft,
North Shore Electorate
No Stopping THAT Council replace 5.5m of 2P meter 8:30am-Midnight Mon-Fri & 2P 8:30am-4:00pm Sat with No Stopping on the western side of Little Spring St, south of Berry St for the purposes of truck clearances for heavy vehicles attending the construction site at 1 Denison St, as shown on the attached plan and subject to the attached conditions.
Yes 30/4/19 7732380
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No. Street Location Precinct,
Ward, Electorate
Issue Recommendation Appr Date ECM Comments
19-051 King Street, Wollstonecraft
47A King Street,
Waverton, Wollstonecraft, North Shore Electorate
Works Zone THAT 8 metres of unrestricted parking on King Street in front of 47A King Street, Wollstonecraft be changed to 8 metres “Works Zone 7.00am to 5.00pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am to 1.00pm Sat” as shown on the attached plan, subject to the attached conditions and for an initial period of 25 weeks.
Yes 3/5/19 7719130
19-057 Cammeray Road, Cammeray
31A Cammeray Road
Bay, Tunks, Willoughby Electorate
Disabled Parking
THAT a disabled parking space be installed on the eastern side of Cammeray Road, outside 31A Cammeray Road, Cammeray as shown on the attached diagram.
Yes 8/5/19 7760150
Structural Limit Signs Nil
Warning Signs Nil
Signs Across Driveways 19-048 Pine Street,
Cammeray 29 Pine Street, Cammeray
Bay, Tunks, Willoughby Electorate
Driveway Line Marking
THAT Council install one driveway linemarking on the eastern side of the driveway to no. 29 Pine St, Cammeray
Yes 30/4/19 7747562
19-052 Pine Street, Cammeray
27 Pine Street, Cammeray
Bay, Tunks, Willoughby Electorate
Driveway Line Marking
THAT Council install a driveway linemarking on the western side of the driveway to no. 27 Pine St, Cammeray.
Yes 6/5/19 7755800
Traffic Bollards Nil
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No. Street Location Precinct,
Ward, Electorate
Issue Recommendation Appr Date ECM Comments
Construction Management Plan 19-049 Grosvenor
Street, Neutral Bay
12-14 Grosvenor Street
Parks, Tunks,
Willoughby Electorate
Amended CTMP 1. THAT the traffic aspects of theamended Construction TrafficManagement Plan dated 12 April 2019prepared by Varga Traffic Planningfor approved development(Development Consent 337/18) at 12-14 Grosvenor Street, Neutral Bay beapproved subject to the conditions ofapproval.2. THAT the Work Zone onGrosvenor Street as described in thisCTMP is approved under delegatedauthority of Council’s TrafficEngineer, with the same conditionspending lodgement of a Work zoneapplication and payment of allapplicable fees.
Yes 8/5/19 7748486
Australian Road Rules Compliance Signs 19-044 Olympic
Drive, Milsons Point
On Northern side
Lavender Bay, Wollstonecraft,
North Shore Electorate
Hatched linemarking
THAT Council installs hatched line markings across the existing “No Stopping Authorised Sydney Harbour Vehicles Excepted” zone on the northern side of Olympic Drive, Milsons Point.
Yes 13/5/19 N/A
19-046 Raleigh Street and Miller Lane, Cammeray
At intersection The Plateau, Tunks,
Willoughby Electorate
Stop Lines and logos
THAT Remarking of STOP lines and logos at the intersection between Raleigh Street and Miller Lane and installation of advisory shared path markings on adjacent paths be approved as shown on the attached plan.
Yes 30/4/19 7594823
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No. Street Location Precinct,
Ward, Electorate
Issue Recommendation Appr Date ECM Comments
19-047 Merlin Street, Neutral Bay
North of Military Road
Parks, Tunks, Willoughby Electorate
Arrow pavement and edge linemarking
THAT Arrow pavement marking and edge linemarking be installed on the one-way section of Merlin Street north of Military Road as per attached plan. The linemarking will comply with Australian Standards and RMS technical directions.
Yes 30/4/19 7730844
19-055 Alexander Street, Crows Nest
On Western Side on approach to Albany Street
Holtermann, Tunks, Willoughby Electorate
No Stopping Restriction
THAT Edge line marking be installed on the western side of Alexander Street in approach to the Albany Street intersection as per attached plan. The line marking will comply with Australian Standards and RMS technical directions.
Yes 7/5/19 7718900
19-056 Sinclair Street at Bruce Street, Wollstonecraft
At the T-section
Wollstonecraft, Wollstonecraft, North Shore Electorate
Install Stop Sign and linemarking
THAT Council removes the existing Give Way sign and line marking and replace it with STOP sign and associated line marking at the intersection of Sinclair St and Bruce Street.
No N/A RMS Objected - The minor road’s (Sinclair Street) sight distance along the major/ uncontrolled road (Bruce Street) is more than the minimum requirement of clause 2.5.4 of Australian Standards 1742.2-2009. A STOP signs shall NOT be used if the sight distance is equal to or greater than shown in Figure 2.2.
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No. Street Location Precinct,
Ward, Electorate
Issue Recommendation Appr Date ECM Comments
Traffic Facilities Nil
Council Decisions Nil
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Item 4.2 - Traffic - 14/6/19
N O R T H S Y D N E Y C O U N C I L
To the General Manager Attach Plan - Union St Speed Cushions
SUBJECT: (4.2) Union Street, McMahons Point – Proposed Speed Cushions – Survey Result
AUTHOR: Report of Traffic and Transport Engineer, Iman Mohammadi
DESCRIPTION/SUBJECT MATTER:
As part of the 2018/2019 implementation of North Sydney Council’s Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Action Plans, it is proposed to install traffic calming devices in Union Street, McMahons Point. The issue of the speeding motorists was also raised at the 519th Traffic Committee held on 7th September 2018 where the committee recommended:
4. THAT Council urgently installs speed bumps along the road and also examine the kerbblister on the corner of Union Street.
Community consultation took place from 13 March 2019 until 10 April 2019. 236 letters were sent to properties in the surrounding area, Union Precinct committee, and the survey was available online through Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ webpage. A total of 49 responses were received, including 4 from the outside survey area.
This report details the outcomes of the community consultation.
The affected residents were consulted by survey. The results indicate a community preference for the installation of the speed cushions (71% support and 29% object). However, residents in close proximity to the proposed speed cushions generally did not support the proposal mainly due to the noise created by the speed cushions. The result of this survey is shown on the tabular format below.
The proposed speed cushions may improve safety by slowing vehicle speeds and will be 75mm high to reduce noise generation. The speed cushions will not result in loss of any on-street parking spaces and will not have any effects on the bus services. A plan of the proposal is attached.
RECOMMENDATION: 1.THAT Council notes the outcome of the community consultation with regards to proposedspeed cushions in Union Street.2.THAT Council installs three (3) rows of speed cushions in Union Street, McMahons Pointas per the attached plan.
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Report of Traffic & Transport Engineer, Iman Mohammadi Re: Union Street, McMahons Point – Proposed Speed Cushions – Survey Results
(2)
CONSULTATION REQUIREMENTS
Consultation has been undertaken in accordance with Council's Community Engagement Protocol
Relates to ECM No: ECM 7569238 Standard or Guideline Used: AS1742.2 Signs & Lines Priority: N/A Precinct and Ward: Union/ Wollstonecraft Impact on Bicycles: Nil Impact on Pedestrians: Nil Impact on Parking: Proposed speed cushions will not affect parking and vehicles are permitted to park over speed cushions in parking lane.
I am in favour of installation of 3 rows of speed cushions in Union Street as shown on
the plan
Response
No Yes Total
Qty % Qty % Within Survey area 14 31% 31 69% 45 Ancrum St 2 100% 2 Bank Lane 3 100% 3 Bank St 1 25% 3 75% 4 Commodore Cres 1 25% 3 75% 4 Dumbarton St 1 100% 1 Euroka St 2 67% 1 33% 3 John St 1 50% 1 50% 2 Thomas St 3 60% 2 40% 5 Union St 5 24% 16 76% 21 Outside Survey area 4 100% 4 Carr St 1 100% 1 Euroka St 1 100% 1 Queens Ave 1 100% 1 Telopea St 1 100% 1
Grand Total 14 29% 35 71% 49
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Proposed speed cushions
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Item 5.1 . - Traffic - 14/6/19
N O R T H S Y D N E Y C O U N C I L R E P O R T S
To the General Manager Attach Abandoned Vehicles and Unattended Boat Trailers Report
SUBJECT: (5.1) Abandoned Vehicles and Unattended Boat Trailers Processed Report
AUTHOR: Report of Manager Ranger and Parking Services, Mark Richardson
DESCRIPTION/SUBJECT MATTER:
Report of Abandoned Vehicles and Unattended Boat Trailers processed during the reporting period of 11 April 2019 TO 24 May 2019
Year to date (2019) Council has investigated 195 reports of abandoned vehicles
Year to date (2019) Council has processed 37 reports of unattended boat trailers
RECOMMENDATION: 1.THAT the information concerning the Abandoned Vehicles and Unattended Boat TrailersProcessed Report be received
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Report of Manager Ranger and Parking Services, Mark Richardson (2) Re: Abandoned Vehicles and Unattended Boat Trailers Processed.
ABANDONED VEHICLES PROCESSED DURING THE PERIOD FROM 11 April 2019 TO 24 May 2019
Ref # * indicatescompleted
Location Reported
Not Abandoned Actioned as an Abandoned Vehicle
Advised by owner not abandoned
Moved so cannot be considered
abandoned
Unregistered but not abandoned. Referred
to Police for enforcement action
Impound process
commenced Impounded Disposed at
Auction
390/18* Angelo St, North Sydney (near McLaren St) 5/12/18 Claimed by financial institution 6/12/18 25/1/19 007/19* 20 Grafton St, Cammeray 4/1/19 9/1/19 31/1/19 19/4/19 023/19* Shirley Rd, Wollstonecraft (cnr Milray Ave) 16/1/19 21/1/19 19/2/19 19/4/19 044/19 Gillies St, Wollstonecraft (cnr Shirley Rd) 21/1/19 22/1/19
ongoing 25/2/19
049/19* Opp 13 Carr St, Waverton 23/1/19 30/1/19 24/2/19 2/4/19 051/19* Oak St, North Sydney (cnr Edward St) 23/1/19 31/1/19 19/2/19 19/4/19 061/19* 337 Alfred St Nth, Neutral Bay 25/1/19 31/1/19 19/2/19 2/4/19 069/19 Opp 7A Spruson St, Neutral Bay 30/1/19 5/2/19
ongoing 24/2/19
082/19 1A Christie St, Wollstonecraft 8/2/19 14/2/19 ongoing
28/2/19
091/19* 40 Rangers Rd, Cremorne 10/2/19 14/2/19 28/2/19 2/4/19 095/19 King St, Waverton (opp 1 McKye St) 7/2/19 14/2/19
ongoing 9/3/19
106/19 Harrison St, Cremorne (cnr Wycombe Rd) 15/2/19 14/2/19 ongoing
12/3/19
109/19 Hazelbank Rd, Wollstonecraft (cnr Ivy St) 16/2/19 14/2/19 ongoing
18/3/19
117/19* 27 Wycombe Road, Neutral Bay 21/2/19 14/2/19 18/3/19 3/5/19 119/19 54 Shellcove Rd, Kurraba Point 24/2/19 28/2/19
ongoing
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Report of Manager Ranger and Parking Services, Mark Richardson (3) Re: Abandoned Vehicles and Unattended Boat Trailers Processed.
Ref # * indicatescompleted
Location Reported
Not Abandoned Actioned as an Abandoned Vehicle
Advised by owner not abandoned
Moved so cannot be considered
abandoned
Unregistered but not abandoned. Referred
to Police for enforcement action
Impound process
commenced Impounded Disposed at
Auction
131/19 Near 200 Kurraba Rd, Kurraba Point 4/3/19 4/3/19 ongoing
12/3/19
146/19 Opp 22 Mackenzie St, Lavender Bay 21/3/19 25/3/19 ongoing
4/4/19
148/19 2 Ivy St, Wollstonecraft 22/3/19 25/3/19 ongoing
12/4/19
151/19 40 Rangers Rd, Cremorne 26/3/19 28/3/19 ongoing
11/4/19
153/19* 21 Park Ave, Neutral Bay 27/3/19 154/19* 8 Winnie St, Cremorne 27/3/19 28/3/19 155/19 2 Earle St, Cremorne 27/3/19 28/3/19
ongoing 13/5/19
157/19* 24 Bertha Rd, Cremorne 27/3/19 159/19* Rose Ave, Neutral Bay (near dead end) 27/3/19 Released to owner 28/3/19 12/4/19 163/19* 3 Murdoch St, Cremorne Point 4/4/19 4/4/19 164/19* 61 Wycombe Rd, Neutral Bay 4/4/19 165/19 Opp 77 Rosalind St, Cammeray 8/4/19 9/4/19
ongoing 167/19* 62 Bank St, North Sydney 10/4/19 168/19* Opp 49 Murdoch St, Cremorne 15/4/19 15/4/19 169/19* 49 Murdoch St, Cremorne 15/4/19 15/4/19 170/19* 49 Murdoch St, Cremorne 15/4/19 15/4/19 171/19* 144 Ernest St, Crows Nest 15/4/19 172/19* 8 Rodborough Ave, Crows Nest 15/4/19
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Report of Manager Ranger and Parking Services, Mark Richardson (4) Re: Abandoned Vehicles and Unattended Boat Trailers Processed.
Ref # * indicatescompleted
Location Reported
Not Abandoned Actioned as an Abandoned Vehicle
Advised by owner not abandoned
Moved so cannot be considered
abandoned
Unregistered but not abandoned. Referred
to Police for enforcement action
Impound process
commenced Impounded Disposed at
Auction
173/19* Rose Ave, Neutral Bay (near dead end) 17/4/19 174/19* View St, Cremorne (cnr Grasmere Rd) 17/4/19 175/19* Carr St, Waverton (cnr Bay Rd) 17/4/19 176/19* 17 Baden Rd, Kurraba Point 24/4/19 177/19* 30 Cranbrook Ave, Cremorne 18/4/19 178/19* 59 King St, Wollstonecraft 27/4/19 179/19 Wood St, Waverton (cnr Balls Head Rd) 28/4/19 2/5/19
ongoing 180/19* 95 West St, Crows Nest 28/4/19 181/19* 2 Edwin St, Cammeray 20/4/19 182/19* Wonga Rd, Cremorne (Primrose Car Park) 3/5/19 183/19* Burlington St, Crows Nest (cnr West St) 4/5/19 184/19* Burlington St, Crows Nest (cnr West St) 4/5/19 185/19* Opp 21 Nook Ave, Neutral Bay 6/5/19 186/19* Opp 22 Bertha Rd, Cremorne 7/5/19 187/19* Near 2A Montpelier St, Neutral Bay 7/5/19 188/19* Opp 141 Cremorne Rd, Cremorne Point 7/5/19 189/19* 3 Cranbrook Ave, Cremorne 7/5/19 190/19 19 Raymond Rd, Neutral Bay 13/5/19 21/5/19
ongoing 191/19* 112 Young St, Cremorne 15/5/19 192/19* Opp 83 Grasmere Rd, Cremorne 16/5/19 193/19* 17 The Boulevarde, Cammeray 15/5/19 194/19 94A Spofforth St, Cremorne 22/5/19 23/5/19
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Report of Manager Ranger and Parking Services, Mark Richardson (5) Re: Abandoned Vehicles and Unattended Boat Trailers Processed.
Ref # * indicatescompleted
Location Reported
Not Abandoned Actioned as an Abandoned Vehicle
Advised by owner not abandoned
Moved so cannot be considered
abandoned
Unregistered but not abandoned. Referred
to Police for enforcement action
Impound process
commenced Impounded Disposed at
Auction
ongoing 195/19 Hipwood St, Kirribilli (Car Park) 22/5/19 23/5/19
ongoing
UNATTENDED BOAT TRAILERS PROCESSED DURING THE PERIOD FROM 11 April 2019 TO 24 May 2019
Ref # * indicatescompleted
Location Month Reported Moved so cannot
be considered unattended
Actioned as an Unattended Boat Trailer Impound process
commenced Impounded Disposed at Auction
19/025* 7 Arkland Street, Cammeray April 19/026* Gerard Lane, Cremorne (rear 58 Gerard Street) April 19/027* Opp. 12 Levick Street. Cremorne April 19/028* Wonga Road, Cremorne (opp. 1 Lodge Road) April 19/029* Vale Street, Cammeray (cnr Abbott Street) April 19/030* Opp. 18 Raymond Road, Neutral Bay April 19/031* 66 Ben Boyd Road, Neutral Bay April 19/032* Montpelier Street, Neutral Bay (opp. Holdsworth Street) April 19/033* Montpelier Street, Neutral Bay (opp. Holdsworth Street) April 19/034* 41 Bennett St, Cremorne April 19/035 Opp. 15 Premier Street, Neutral Bay May 19/036 Montpelier Street, Neutral Bay (o/s Forsyth Park) May 19/037 Tunks Park, Cammeray (within car park) May
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Item 5.2 - Traffic - 14/06/19
N O R T H S Y D N E Y C O U N C I L
To the General Manager Attach: Nil
SUBJECT: (5.2) Standing Item, Gerard Street and Macpherson Street, Cremorne - Traffic Control Signals (TCS)
AUTHOR: Report of Sustainable Transport Projects Coordinator, Lindsay Menday
DESCRIPTION/SUBJECT MATTER:
At its meeting of 25 February 2019, Council resolved to adopt the following recommendation
of the North Sydney Traffic Committee:
1. THAT pedestrian signals on Gerard Street at Macpherson Street be expedited as a high priority project and funding be brought forward to progress the project to construction.
At the Traffic Committee meeting on 22 March 2019 it was recommended:
1. THAT Gerard Street/ Macpherson Street traffic signals be included as a standing item on future Traffic Committee agendas.
The table below provides an update on the status of the project and will be updated at each milestone for the project.
Date Project status April 2019 Consultant brief and request for quotation completed. Quotation
assessment and engagement of a contractor is scheduled for early May 2019.
May 2019 Site survey completed. Consultant quotations to undertake design have been received and are being assessed.
RECOMMENDATION: 1.THAT the information concerning Gerard Street and Macpherson Street Traffic Control Signals Standing Item be received.
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Item 5.3 - Traffic - 14/06/19
N O R T H S Y D N E Y C O U N C I L
To the General Manager Attach: Military Road B-Line Updates
SUBJECT: (5.3) Standing Item - Military Road B-Line
AUTHOR: Report of Traffic & Transport Operations Manager, Michaela Kemp
DESCRIPTION/SUBJECT MATTER:
At the Traffic Committee meeting on 3 May 2019 it was agreed to add a standing item for each future traffic committee agenda with regard B-Line, including matters concerning off-set parking arrangements due to parking losses along Military Road, and general traffic and parking matters that arise.
The table overleaf outlines the status of current traffic and parking matters relating to B-Line.
RECOMMENDATION: 1.THAT the information concerning Standing Item - Military Road B-Line be received.
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Report of Traffic & Transport Operations Manager, Michaela Kemp Re: Standing Item – Military Road B-Line
(2) Matter/ Background Update Offset parking
29/5/19: Community consultation to be undertaken in June 2019 with regard to conversion of parking to loading zone in Parraween Street
At the 523rd Traffic Committee meeting on 23/3/19 it was recommended: 10. THAT the Director Engineering & Property Services negotiate compensation from Transport for NSW for the loss of meter revenue from 6 on-street parking spaces on Parraween Street as a result of direct flow-on effects of parking losses on Military Road associated with the B-Line project. (4.2.1) 11. THAT Council consult with local residents and businesses with regard to parking changes on Parraween Street at the rear of 330-338 Military Road (Meter ID 5948) to convert 6 spaces of “2 Hour Meter 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri 8.30am-12.30pm Sat Permit Holders Excepted Area 27” to 11.4 metres of “Loading Zone 6am-6pm Mon-Fri 8.30am-12.30pm Sat” and four (4) spaces of “1 Hour Parking 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri 8.30am-12.30pm Sat”; and the parking changes be approved under delegated authority to the Traffic Engineer, subject to majority support. (4.2.1)
Traffic and Parking Impacts (General Item) At the 523rd Traffic Committee meeting on 23/3/19 it was recommended: 2. THAT the Mayor write to the Minister with copies to be sent to the Premier, Member for North Shore and The Centre for Road Safety requesting that a red light camera be placed on the intersection of Military Road and Spofforth Street and markings be placed on the road to discourage vehicles queuing across the pedestrian crossings. (4.1)
29/5/19: Recommendation adopted by Council 29/4/19. Letter sent 28/5/19. 29/5/19: Council has collected baseline data in the following streets between April 2018 to April 2019. Subsequent data will be collected in the next month or so to measure relative changes in traffic conditions since the tidal flow changes were implemented.
Wycombe Road Yeo Street Rangers Road Ben Boyd Road Young Street
Gerard Street Parraween Street Waters Road Winnie Street Grosvenor Street
Cabramatta Road Spofforth Street Spencer Road Murdoch Street
Public Domain Upgrades in B-Line Military Road Corridor Between Neutral Bay and Cremorne
29/5/19: Tenders have been called for and received for the public domain upgrades which will commence in July 2019.
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