Minutes of Extraordinary Local Traffic Committee Meeting

BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL

Extraordinary local Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes 13 December 2017

Report of the Extraordinary local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, 13 December 2017

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Meeting Commenced: 12:35pm

PRESENT:

Councillor: Cr Basil Cameron

Roads and Maritime Services Representative: Alan Eichmann

Police: Snr Constable David Brigg, Sgt Michael Stewart

Tamara Smith MP

Staff:

Evan Elford, Team Leader Infrastructure Planning

Tony Nash, Manager Works

Minutes: Stephanie Tucker

Apologies:

There were no apologies.

Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest raised.

Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meetings

Committee Recommendation:

That the minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 31 October 2017 be confirmed.

(Cameron/Eichmann)

The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried unanimously.

Matters Arising

Member Smith: Constituents have been writing in with concerns about Bangalow Pay Parking. Traffic Review vs Parking Study. Relationship between the RMS guidelines for Pay Parking and the parking study (revenue is not in the RMS guidelines). If it were within the remit of the LTC today, recommends a review of the parking study to be undertaken.

Outstanding Issues/Resolutions

There were no outstanding issues/resolutions.

Regulatory Matters

Report No. 6.1 Mullumbimby Parking Strategy - Endorsement of Council Resolved Time Limits in Mullumbimby

File No: I2017/1900

Council resolved on 24 August 2017 under Resolution 17-373 to undertake investigation and community consultation regarding the possible implementation of a revised parking management strategy in the Mullumbimby Town Centre.

The initial investigation prepared by Traffic and Parking Systems Group (TPS) considered the current demand and potential alternative arrangements including alternative time restrictions and the potential implications of introducing a pay parking system.

Council staff undertook community consultation regarding the proposed changes. Based on the survey and consultation feedback, it is proposed that the majority of the Mullumbimby community would be supportive of the parking time limits changing in line with the TPS report.

Council subsequently resolved 17-572 as follows;

1. That Council endorse the implementation of the changes to parking time limits in the Mullumbimby town centre, in line with Figure 1 in this report, being 1P throughout Burringbar Street and the addition of 4P zones at the ends of Stuart and Dalley Streets, with 2P remaining in place for the remainder of Stuart and Dalley Streets.

2. That the time limit changes be reported to the Local Traffic Committee (LTC).

3. That Council approve a budget of $15,000 to implement the revised parking time limits, from the Infrastructure Renewal Reserve.

4. That Council receive a report after twelve (12) months, to review:-

a) The effectiveness of the time limit changes in managing parking turnover;

b) Infringement levels throughout the town centre; and

c) Based on the outcomes of a) and b) above, the introduction a pay parking scheme to manage parking turnover and effectiveness in accordance with the recommendations of the Traffic and Parking Systems Group (TPS) report titled “Mullumbimby Town Centre Parking Management Strategy” (#E2016/80919).

Figure 1 below depicts the parking time limit arrangement to be implemented in Mullumbimby in February 2018, after Council adopts LTC recommendation.

Figure 1 – Mullumbimby Parking Management Plan

Committee Comments

There were no Committee comments.

Management Comments

There were no Management comments.

Committee Recommendation:

1. That the Local Traffic Committee endorse the changes to the parking time limits in the Mullumbimby Town Centre, as depicted in the proposed parking times in Figure 1, being:-

a) 1P throughout Burringbar Street and the addition of 4P zones at the ends of Stuart and Dalley Streets: and

b) 2P remaining in place for the remainder of Stuart and Dalley Streets.

2. That the Local Traffic Committee recommend that the proposed 4hr parking limits be reviewed during the 12 month period on a needs basis.

(Brigg/Cameron)

The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried unanimously.

Report No. 6.2 Brunswick Heads Parking Strategy - Endorsements of Council Resolved Time Limits in Brunswick Heads

File No: I2017/1901

Council resolved on 24 August 2017 under Resolution 17-329 to undertake investigation and community consultation regarding the possible implementation of a revised parking management strategy in the Brunswick Heads Town Centre.

Council staff undertook community consultation regarding the proposed changes. Based on the survey and consultation feedback, it is proposed that the majority of the Brunswick Heads community would be supportive of the parking time limits changing in line with the Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce proposed layout, with some adjustments proposed by Staff.

Council subsequently resolved 17-587 as follows;

1. That Council endorse the implementation steps recommended in the Brunswick Heads Parking Management Strategy as modified to:

a) Implement revised time limits in the town centre immediately (as per point 2 below);

b) Closely monitor parking demands, durations and infringements in the Town Centre Area in particular with the objective to continuously quantify the appropriateness of duration limits and to ‘track’ trends in the level of infringement; and

c) Assess the compliance with the revised time limits and associated infringements in the management of parking turnover, following the implementation of the revised time limits, in conjunction with any future consideration by Council of the implementation of a pay parking scheme in Brunswick Heads.

2. That Council endorse the implementation of the changes to the parking time limits in Brunswick Heads, using the layout provided by the Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce shown at Figure 2, incorporating the amendments identified in Table 2.

3. That Council seek Local Traffic Committee (LTC) endorsement of the parking time limit changes.

4. That Council negotiate any necessary agreement with Crown Lands to implement parking schemes.

5. That prior to the consideration of any Pay Parking Scheme for Brunswick Heads, staff undertake further investigations and consultation and report to Council in mid 2018 on revised parking arrangements and the cost of infrastructure upgrade requirements in the following areas;

a) Booyun Street, east of Park Street, in order to implement a Kiss and Ride School drop off zone in this area;

b) Park Street, between Fingal Street and Slessor Lane, to formalise parking whilst maintaining the existing bus zone;

c) Parking arrangements on South Beach Road, including dedicated parking for up to four (4) Horse floats at the end of South Beach Road; and

d) Parking arrangements in South Beach Lane

That Council approve:

a) an allocation of $115,000 to be funded from Section 94 Car Parking Brunswick Heads to undertake the investigation works in items 5a) to 5d), inclusive; and

b) the allocation of $25,000 for the implementation or revised time limits (including line marking) be funded from the existing signage program.

Council then raised an urgency motion at the 28 November Extraordinary Council Meeting to modify the amendments identified in Point 2 of resolution 17-587. The urgency motion passed under resolution 17-636 as follows;

That in relation to the implementation of the Brunswick Heads Parking Management Strategy, that Council endorse the following time limits subject to Local Traffic Committee approval:

1. General time limits to apply Mon to Sun 9.00am - 5.00pm

2. Time Limits at South Beach Road and South Beach Lane be retained as all-day parking.

Figure 1 below depicts the parking time limit arrangement to be implemented in Brunswick Heads in February 2018, after Council adopts LTC recommendation.

Figure 1 – Brunswick Heads Parking Management Plan

Table 1 – Amendments to Chamber of Commerce Layout – Time Limit Changes

Council Resolved Amendments
1.	Time limits to apply 9am – 5pm, 7 days a week.
2.	2P full length of southern side of Fingal Street. 4P on Booyun Street, east of Park Street.

Committee Comments

There were no Committee Comments

Management Comments

There were no Management Comment

RECOMMENDATION:

1. That the Local Traffic Committee endorse Council Resolutions 17-587 and 17-636, providing concurrence for:

a) Item 2, which is to implement the changes to the parking time limits in the Brunswick Heads Town Centre, as depicted in the proposed parking times in Figure 1 of this report, with the minor amendments identified in Table 1.

2. That the Local Traffic committee recommend the proposed parking limits be reviewed on a needs basis.

3. That the review period be extended from 6 months to 12 months.

(Brigg/Smith)

The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried unanimously.

Member Smith left the Chambers at 01:40 PM.

Report No. 6.3 Closing Bay Lane for a trial period during January 2018

File No: I2017/1961

Background

In 2014, Council closed Bay Lane for a one-day event to trial a ‘shared zone’ space and demonstrate how pedestrianisation of the laneway could work. The surrounding businesses were heavily involved in the design of the road closure to ensure access was not impeded and critical delivery / rubbish collection times were not impacted. Anecdotal post-event feedback from businesses was positive and interest was expressed in a more permanent closure of the laneway.

Report

Council is looking to close Bay Lane each night throughout January to trial a more permanent pedestrianisation of the space. The final details of the proposed closure would be dependent on consultation with and support of impacted businesses and community members. Variables (to be determined from consultation) are:-

- Closure times: 5:30pm – 10:30pm or 5:30pm – 6am

- Closure section: Bay Lane from Jonson St to Fletcher St or Jonson St eastward to mid block (enabling access to the car park for the Beach Hotel accommodation and other businesses)

If the proposal is endorsed by LTC and Council, consultation will be undertaken with impacted businesses and emergency services and the closure will be advertised to local community to ensure any negative impacts are minimised. Following completion of the consultation and determination of the extent of closure, Traffic Management and Control plans will be prepared and implemented by suitably accredited Traffic Controllers.

Committee Comments

The proposal introduces inconsistencies in traffic and pedestrian management by introducing conflicting traffic flows in the laneway between night and day.

Management Comments

There were no Management comments.

Committee Recommendation:

1. That the Local Traffic Committee does not support the trial closure of Bay Lane throughout January 2018.

2. The Local Traffic Committee recommends a detailed investigation of the proposal for temporary and possible long term closure including safety, access, and consistency.

(Eichmann/Brigg)

The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried unanimously.

No. 1 U-turn signs at Melaleuca Drive

Member Brigg raised the issue of dangerous U-turns on Ewingsdale Rd at Melaleuca Drive.

Committee Recommendation:

That “No U-turn” signs be erected at the intersection of Ewingsdale Rd and Melaleuca Drive controlling eastbound traffic in Ewingsdale Rd.

(Brigg/Cameron)

The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried unanimously.

There being no further business the meeting concluded at 2:40pm.

Venue	Conference Room, Station Street, Mullumbimby
Date	Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Time	12.30pm
Committee Members	Alan Eichmann – Roads and Maritime Services Snr Constable David Brigg – Police Cr Basil Cameron Tamara Smith MP