AGENDA Environment and Planning Committee Monday, 13 May 2019 7.00pm Georges River Civic Centre Hurstville

Georges River Council –         Environment and Planning -  Monday, 13 May 2019                                                        Page 2

          Environment and Planning

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1.      Acknowledgement of Country

2.      Apologies

3.      Disclosures of Interest

4.      Public Addresses to the Meeting

5.      Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting

MINUTES: Environment and Planning - 08 April 2019

6.      Committee Reports

ENV011-19       Draft Keeping of Animals Policy

(Report by Manager Environment Health & Regulatory Services)........................ 3

ENV012-19       Georges River Car Parking Strategy

(Report by Senior Strategic Planner)....................................................................... 24

ENV013-19       Recycling of X-Ray Film in the Georges River Local Government Area

(Report by Coordinator,  Environmental, Sustainability and Waste).................. 52

ENV014-19       Regulation of Bike Share Operators

(Report by Manager Environment Health & Regulatory Services)..................... 56

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Committee Reports

Item:                   ENV011-19        Draft Keeping of Animals Policy 

Author:              Manager Environment Health & Regulatory Services

Directorate:      Environment and Planning

Matter Type:     Committee Reports

Recommendation

(a)       That Council endorse the Draft Keeping of Animals Policy, contained in Attachment 1, to be placed on public exhibition for 28 days.

(b)       That a further report be provided to Council at the conclusion of the public exhibition.

Executive Summary

1.      Council receives numerous service requests from the community regarding impacts on amenity (noise, odour, unsightliness) regarding the keeping of animals. Whilst acknowledging the positive benefits that pet ownership brings, Council needs to balance this against the potential impacts that may be caused to adjoining premises due to the type of animal, number of animals or condition by which animals are kept.

2.      The former Kogarah and Hurstville Council’s had individual Keeping of Animals Policies and this Policy seeks to harmonise these requirements into one comprehensive policy for Council. Both former policies were also due for review in order to: keep pace with changes in industry standards for the keeping of animals; reflect changing community expectations and respond to smaller residential lot sizes and increasing urban density all of which impact on the keeping of animals.

3.      This Policy outlines the minimum requirements regarding the number, type and standard by which animals should be kept on premises so as not to create unhealthy or unsafe conditions or nuisance to others. Once adopted Council can use the requirements contained within this Policy to issue Orders (Order18) under the Local Government Act, 1993 to require compliance with the Policy where a customer request has been investigated and verified by an Authorised Council Officer.

4.      This report recommends that the Draft Keeping of Animals Policy be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

Background

5.      The Local Government Act, 1993 (the Act) under Section 124 (Orders) provides Council with the ability to regulate the keeping of animals on private premises via an Order 18 - Not to keep birds or animals on premises, other than of such kinds, in such numbers or in such manner as specified in the order.

6.      The Local Government (General) Regulation, 2005 (the Regulation) in Schedule 2, contains standards only for the keeping of swine, poultry, horses and cattle that may be enforced by any Order 18 issued by Council. These standards specify the conditions by which each animal type must be kept on a premises and the distance of any enclosure used to house animals is located from a property boundary or a specified type of premise, i.e. a dwelling, shop, office, factory, church or other place of public worship, workshop, school or public place in a city, town, village or other urban part of an area.

7.      As the type of animals listed in the Regulation is rather limited and not reflective of the current types of pet animals, both former Councils used the provisions in Section 159 of the Act to prepare a Local Orders Policy (LOP) on the keeping of Animals. Both LOP’s specified the criteria which the council must take into consideration in determining whether or not to give an Order under Section 124 to regulate the number, type or conditions by which animas are kept.

Report

8.      The Draft Keeping of Animals Policy, contained in Attachment 1, is the result of the harmonisation and review of the Keeping of Animals policies from the former Kogarah and Hurstville Councils prepared for the purpose of:

·    informing the community of Council’s regulatory powers concerning the keeping of animals, and

·    specifying the criteria which Council must take into consideration when deciding to issue an Order 18 under Section 124 of the Act,

9.      The objectives of this Policy are:

·    To give guidance and advice to persons inquiring as to the keeping of animals for domestic purposes,

·    To minimise nuisance caused by noise, odour or vermin through the keeping of animals and to maximise residential amenity,

·    To ensure the keeping of animals does not compromise the environment or minimum standards of building, public health, safety and convenience,

·    To encourage the satisfactory care and management of animals in the LGA,

·    To establish criteria for the keeping of Animals, and

·    To publicly notify the circumstances that the Council will consider in determining whether to serve an Order No. 18 under Section 124 of the Local Government Act 1993 to prohibit, restrict or in some other way, require things to be done regarding the keeping of animals.

10.    Any regulatory action relating to the enforcement of this policy will be in accordance with Council’s Enforcement Policy.  Council staff will consider the impact of any Policy non-compliance on community amenity before deciding to take regulatory action.  A breach of the numerical standards contained within this Policy alone will not necessarily result in regulatory action being taken by Council. Council will consider on its merits any request to vary to the numerical standards contained within this Policy for the keeping of animals on a premises on the submission of substantive supporting evidence.

11.    The table below provides an explanation on the origins of the key requirements for each animal type covered by the Policy. Column 1 lists the animals referenced in the policy; Column 2 lists the origins of the proposed number requirements in the Policy as either Kogarah, Hurstville, Both or GRC for updated criteria and permitted numbers in brackets; Column 3 outlines the rationale behind the proposed criteria in the policy.

12.    For continuity reasons, the number of animals permitted to be kept as outlined in either of the previous policies have, wherever possible, been retained to help mitigate any issues arising from the implementation of this policy.

Animal	Number of Animals	Reason
Bees	GRC (< 400 M^2 – 2 hives >400 M^2< 1000 M^2 – 4 hives >1000 M^2 – 8 hives)	Both policies were considered however each needed revision to comply with current Department of Primary Industries requirements. The proposed revised requirements have been simplified through referencing of standardised State based Codes of Practice for the keeping of bees.
Birds (other than poultry or pigeons)	GRC (No maximum)	Both policies were considered however each needed revision to comply with current Department of Primary Industries requirements. The noise control requirements for cockatoos in the former Hurstville Policy was not included as noise matters can now be dealt with under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, through Noise Control Notices.
Cats	Both (2 cats)	Both polices were considered with the permitted number of cats being the same for both policies. Proposed requirements have been included in relation to straying cats, due to the number of complaints of trespassing cats, (36 complaints received in 2018), and the inadequate provisions under the Companion Animals Act 1998 for the regulation of straying cats onto private property. Further discussion on these proposed requirements are provided after the table.
Dogs	Both (< 400 M^2 – 1 dog < 11 Kg >400 M^2– 2 dogs > 11 Kg >400 M^2 – 3 dogs < 11 Kg)	Both policies were considered with the proposed requirements included to more clearly defining limitations regarding the number of dogs that can be kept based on the size of the dog or property. Further discussion on these proposed requirements are provided after the table.
Fish	GRC (No maximum)	Both policies were considered however each needed revision to comply with current Department of Primary Industries requirements. The proposed revised requirements have been simplified through referencing of standardised State based Codes of Practice for the keeping of fish.
Ferrets & Guinea Pigs	GRC (4 adults)	New requirements for the keeping of Ferrets and Guinea Pigs have been proposed for these popular pets.
Livestock	GRC (Not permitted within LGA)	After a review of the number of properties that may have sufficient free land mass to comply with the previous Councils’ policies (1500m^2) and due to the high risk of adverse amenity impacts to neighbouring properties, it was considered that the keeping of such animals was not appropriate within an urban environment. Therefore it is proposed not to permit the keeping of livestock within the LGA. Further discussion on these proposed requirements are provided after the table.
Pigeons	Hurstville (20 – pet 120 – Racing)	Both policies were considered and a combination of the former regulations were utilised however the number of pigeons specified in the former Hurstville Policy are proposed to be included as these regulations had previous enforcement success.
Pigs	GRC (Not permitted within LGA)	After a review of the number of properties that may have sufficient free land mass to comply with the previous Councils’ policies (1500m^2) and due to the high risk of adverse amenity impacts to neighbouring properties, it was determined that the keeping of such animals was not appropriate within an urban environment. Therefore it is proposed not to permit the keeping of pigs within the LGA. Further discussion on these proposed requirements are provided after the table.
Poultry	GRC (10 maximum,  with numbers linked to individual bird type)	Both policies were considered however each needed revision to comply with current Department of Primary Industries requirements. One of the most significant anomalies between the two former Council’s polices related to the keeping of Roosters. Roosters were permitted to be kept in the former Hurstville but not permitted within the former Kogarah. Due to the increased density of residential areas, the high risk of adverse amenity impacts to neighbouring properties and the number of noise complaints from roosters, (22 complaints received in 2018), it is proposed not to permit the keeping of roosters within the LGA Further, proposed amendments were made through the provision of a table that clearly shows the numbers and types of poultry permitted.
Rabbits	Kogarah (2 adults)	Both policies were considered however each needed revision to comply with current Department of Primary Industries requirements. The proposed revised requirements have been simplified through referencing of standardised State based Codes of Practice for the keeping of rabbits. A limit of 2 rabbits as outlined under the former Kogarah policy was considered a reasonable and appropriate number to be permitted on a premises and forms the basis of the proposed regulations.
Reptiles	GRC (No maximum)	Both policies were considered however each needed revision to comply with current Office of Environment and Heritage requirements. The proposed revised requirements have been simplified through referencing of standardised State based Codes of Practice for the keeping of reptiles.
Rodents	GRC (4 adult rats or 10 adult mice)	Both policies were considered with the proposed requirements included to more clearly define the maximum numbers of animals and minimum housing requirements for the keeping of rodents.

13.    The draft Policy provides provisions to address a situation where the number of animals kept on a premises before the commencement of the Policy exceeds that shown for each animal, i.e. there is no immediate requirement to reduce animal numbers to comply with this Policy however, no additional or replacement animals are to be acquired or bred. Should a nuisance be caused as a result of the additional animals, then this exemption does not prevent Council from issuing an Order to comply with this Policy. It is Council’s intention however that the number of animals kept on premises is to be reduced over time to meet the recommended maximum under this Policy.

14.    In addition to the proposal to not permit the keeping of roosters the other key changes proposed form the above table that require further discussion relate to the keeping of cats, dogs, livestock and pigs.

The Keeping of Cats

15.    As indicated in the table above, the Companion Animals Act 1998 does not provide provisions to address straying cats and as a consequence Council was not able to take action to address the 36 complaints or stray cats that were received during 2018. Therefore, it is proposed to add the following additional requirement for the keeping of cats in order to address community concerns:

Where Council receives verified complaints regarding a roaming cat, the cat is to be prevented from leaving from the property at which it is ordinarily kept by being kept indoors (house, enclosure, shed or garage).

The Keeping of Dogs

16.    Both former Council polices contained the same requirements for the number of dogs to be kept on a premises as two dogs. The draft Policy permits three dogs to be kept in some circumstances and contains further clarification in relation to the size of the dog relevant to the size of the property at which it is being kept in an attempt to reduce amenity impacts on adjoining premises. Further, requirements in the former Kogarah Policy relating to declared dogs and greyhounds have not been included as they duplicate conditions covered by the Companion Animals Act 1998.

17.    Therefore, it is proposed to add the following additional requirement in order to address community concerns:

The number of dogs permitted to be kept on any property in the LGA are as follows:

a)   Residential allotments over 400m²:

·    Dogs over 11 kilograms - maximum 2 dogs OR

·    Dogs less than 11 kilograms - maximum 3 dogs

b)    Units and Townhouses Allotments (not in a strata scheme) and allotments less than 400m² a maximum of one dog with a maximum weight of 11kg.

The Keeping of Livestock and Pigs

18.    The prohibition from keeping livestock and pigs in the LGA was determined to be appropriate as the amenity of residents was of the upmost concern and the potential for adverse situations to arise with such animals was consider to be high particularly given the recent growth in residential densities.

19.    Further from a practical perspective the number of properties within the LGA with the potential to meet the previous Council’s requirement to have sufficient free land mass of 1500m² is restricted to only 44 residential properties. The vast majority of these properties are located in the Foreshore Scenic Protection Areas of Lugarno and Oatley as contained in Hurstville Local Environmental Plan 2012. Whilst each property has not been audited to determine if it has the required free land mass it is likely that each would fail to meet other existing policy requirements due to their proximity to the water front and the topography of the land. It should be noted that Pigs are excluded from foreshore areas in the existing policies.

Conclusion

20.    The proposed harmonised and updated requirements for the keeping of animals contained within the draft Policy in Attachment 1 have been designed to provide a balance between responsible pet ownership and limiting amenity impacts on adjoining premises.  The key changes as discussed above are proposed to address community concerns and respond to changes in the types of pets kept and the changing urban environment.

21.    Therefore, it is proposed to seek the views of the community by placing the draft Keeping of Animals Policy on exhibition for 28 days via Council’s website and customer service centres. A further report will be provided to Council at the conclusion of the public exhibition period.

Financial Implications

22.    No budget impact for this report.

Risk Implications

23.   Operational risk/s identified and management process applied.

Community Engagement

24.   Community engagement will be conducted via the public exhibition of the draft Policy via Council’s website and customer service centres.

File Reference

17/1831, D18/257933

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment ⇩1

Final Draft - Keeping of Animals Policy - 2019 - 3 May 2019

Georges River Council -         Environment and Planning - Monday, 13 May 2019 ENV011-19             Draft Keeping of Animals Policy [Attachment 1]        Final Draft - Keeping of Animals Policy - 2019 - 3 May 2019

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Item:                   ENV012-19        Georges River Car Parking Strategy 

Author:              Senior Strategic Planner

Directorate:      Environment and Planning

Matter Type:     Committee Reports

Recommendation

(a)     That the draft Georges River Council Car Parking Strategy (Attachments 1 to 15) and Tables 2 to 20 detailing the Council officer responses to the recommendations of the draft Strategy be publicly exhibited for a minimum of 60 days

(b)     That a further report be presented to Council following the exhibition of the draft Strategy, including a summary of submissions and recommendations for any additional studies, surveys and consultation to be undertaken.

(c)     That Council note the opportunities identified in Council’s draft Car Parking Strategy for the installation of smart sensors and detection equipment in all Council owned car parks in the Hurstville and Kogarah CBDs to enable the community to detect availability of spaces via an appropriate application (app).

Executive Summary

1.      In December 2017, Council engaged PTC consultants to prepare a Car Parking Strategy for all business centres in the Georges River Local Government Area (LGA).

2.      The draft Georges River Council Car Parking Strategy (the ‘draft Strategy’) applies to all of the commercial centres across the LGA. A copy of the draft Strategy is included at Attachments 1 to 15.

3.      Council, at its meeting on 27 August 2018, considered the draft Strategy (Attachment 16) and resolved to defer it to allow further investigation into the implications of the findings and recommendations of the draft Strategy.

4.      The Councillor Briefing held on 5 November 2018 highlighted the issue of limited surveys and the non-inclusion of late evening / night-time surveys in relevant centres, including Hurstville, Kogarah and Beverly Hills.

5.      This Report recommends that Council endorse the draft Strategy and the table detailing the responses by Council officers to the recommendations of the draft Strategy for public exhibition. The exhibition process will highlight relevant community issues and provide an insight into any additional studies, surveys and consultation required to inform the final recommendations of the Car Parking Strategy.

STUDY AREA

6.      The study area includes all land within the Georges River LGA that is zoned:

·    B1 – Neighbourhood Centre (under Hurstville LEP 2012 and Kogarah LEP 2012)

·    B2 – Local Centre (under Hurstville LEP 2012 and Kogarah LEP 2012)

·    B3 - Commercial Core (under Hurstville LEP 2012)

·    B4 - Mixed Use (under Hurstville LEP 2012 and Kogarah LEP 2012)

·    B6 – Enterprise Corridor Zone (under Kogarah LEP 2012).

7.      A total of 36 centres were included in the study area. This included 15 key centres and 21 other business centres as identified in Figure 1 and Table 1 below:

Figure 1: Study Area – Georges River Council Key Centres and Business Centres

Table 1: Key Centres and other Business Centres included in the Study Area

No.	Key Centres	No.	Other Business Centres
1	Allawah	1	B1-Forest Rd shops, Lugarno
2	Beverly Hills	2	B2-Bar&Café Lugarno
3	Blakehurst	3	B3-Baker St Office, Oatley
4	Carlton	4	B4-Shops Oatley
5	Hurstville	5	B5-Hair Salon Corner Shops, Peakhurst
6	Kogarah	6	B6-Shop on Isaac St, Peakhurst*
7	Kogarah Bay (along Princes Hwy)	7	B7-Café Peakhurst
8	Kingsgrove	8	B8-Shops on Ogilvy St, Peakhurst
9	Narwee	9	B9-Shops on Forest Rd, Peakhurst
10	Oatley	10	B10-Shops on Pindari Rd, Peakhurst Heights
11	Penshurst	11	B11-Corner Shops Narwee
12	Princes Hwy Shops, Carlton	12	B12–Kogarah Shops
13	Ramsgate	13	B13-Shops Rocky Point Rd
14	Riverwood	14	B14-Café near Swimming Pool
15	South Hurstville	15	B15–Shops on Andover St, Carlton*
		16	B16-Shops on Carwar Ave, Carss Park
		17	B17-Coffee Shop, Kyle Bay
		18	B18–Worldwide, Kogarah*
		19	B19–Shop on Seymour St, Hurstville Grove*
		20	B20-Shops Hurstville Grove
		21	B21-Cheesecake Shop, Carlton

*Note: Four business centres numbered 6, 15, 18 and 19 were not surveyed as they included either a corner shop with no parking restrictions, had no stopping restrictions or are part of a development site.

METHODOLOGY

8.      In order to gain an understanding of the existing parking supply and demand in the study area, PTC collected inventory data and conducted daytime parking surveys within the key centres and other business centres on two days – a weekday and a weekend (Refer to paragraphs 12 to 21 of the E and P Committee Report, dated 13 August at Attachment 16).

Workshops

9.      Workshops were undertaken with key stakeholders and Councillors to inform the preparation of the Strategy.

Stakeholder Workshops

10.    Two workshops were held with stakeholders (20 March and 14 June 2018) to gauge ideas/concerns with respect to future parking management controls and strategies. Stakeholders included Danebank School, Lugarno Business Owners Group, Former Kogarah Chamber of Commerce, Bayside Council staff, Hurstville Public School, Transport for NSW, Transdev, Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) and State Transit Authority. The draft Strategy has been updated in light of the issues raised by the key stakeholders as identified in Attachment 13 of this Report.

Councillor Workshops

11.    Three Councillor Workshops were held (16 April, 16 July and 5 November 2018) to obtain Councillor feedback and support in relation to the recommendations of the draft Strategy; and to ensure they align with Council’s overall vision for the LGA. The key issues raised by the Councillors in the first two Workshops related to the maximum parking rates recommended in the DCP for Hurstville and Kogarah key centres, rates (for business and office premises) for other centres, comparison of Section 7.11 (former 94) Contribution rates for adjoining councils, parking restrictions in the Connelly Street and Morgan Street car parks and use of mechanical devices for on-street parking. The draft Strategy addressed the issues raised.

12.    At the November Workshop, the Councillors raised issues including limited surveys undertaken, lack of detailed analysis of business users and parking locations and the proposed maximum parking rates.

13.    This report acknowledges these issues. The proposed community consultation will provide feedback on the draft Strategy’s recommendations that can be included in the final Strategy.

KEY STRATEGIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DRAFT STRATEGY

14.    Strategies available to address the issues identified above primarily fall under three main categories:

1.   Improve the use of existing supply;

2.   Encourage more non-car trips; and

3.   Increase supply.

15.    The following tables contain the recommendations of the draft Strategy under the three main categories and Council officer responses.

1. Improve the use of existing supply

(a) User Group Allocation

Table 2: User Group Allocation

PTC Strategy	PTC comment	Council comment
1.   Council to consider the needs and priorities of the various user groups to create a safe environment and improve kerbside road efficiency whilst fostering a vibrant environment in the key centres and business zones and to ensure that the aged and disabled members of the community are not disadvantaged.	As in many commercial centres and business zones, there is strong competition for parking from a number of user groups. An action plan to prioritise user groups needs to be prepared noting that the priority may vary depending on the centre.	Council supports PTC recommendations covering: ·    Consult with special needs groups such as those representing the disabled, school, senior, bicycle groups as well as delivery/transport companies to determine the demand and locations for parking for these groups. ·    A detailed analysis of disabled parking spaces by location and utilisation identified opportunities for consideration by Council as detailed in Table 3 below. ·    A detailed analysis of Loading Zones by location and utilisation identified opportunities for consideration by Council, subject to consultation with local businesses as detailed in Table 4 below. ·    Consult with local businesses/agencies
PTC Recommended Actions	PTC comment	Council comment
1.   Consult with user groups	Consult with special needs groups such as those representing the disabled, school, senior, bicycle groups as well as delivery/transport companies to determine the demand and locations for parking for these groups.	Council supports PTC recommendation.
2.   Improve Disabled Parking	A detailed analysis of disabled parking spaces by location and utilisation identified opportunities for consideration by Council as detailed in Table 3 below.	Recommendation supported and lodgement of a submission requesting that state government review parking regulation relating to the disability parking scheme.
3.   Limit Loading Zones to off-peak times	A detailed analysis of Loading Zones by location and utilisation identified opportunities for consideration by Council, subject to consultation with local businesses as detailed in Table 4 below.	Recommendation supported and lodgement of a submission requesting that state government review parking regulation relating to the loading zones. Council to explore multi-use of the loading zone spaces to allow for a range of activities over various times of the day.
4.   All day parking	Consult with local businesses/agencies: ·    to determine the demand for all day parking (staff working in the area/volunteers coming to the centre to work in facilities such as hospitals, libraries and the like) not satisfied by the private parking provision and where staff currently park. ·    to understand the utilisation of private car parks and whether there is scope to increase utilisation at non-peak times by making the spaces available for others to use. This will enable Council to determine: ·    the parking demand profile within the study areas and better inform the required parking ratios for future developments. ·    if there is insufficient parking adjacent to local businesses because their staff are parking in the most conveniently located spaces that should be used by short term parkers.	Council supports PTC recommendation. This is subject to a separate study based on each centre. Note: The current train frequency and stopping patterns results in more people using cars and needing parking, e.g. Kogarah.

Table 3 – Key opportunities to consider for disabled parking in key centres

Location	PTC Recommendations	Council comment
Kogarah	Additional 1 to 2 time-restricted (1/2P) disabled spaces along Railway Parade.	PTC recommendation not supported because additional Mobility Parking Scheme (MPS) zones will affect/reduce the availability of on-street parking for general uses. The Roads and Maritime Services allows flexibility and unrestricted parking for MPS permit holders where greater than half hour is permitted in on-street and Council owned car-parks. Refer the link below: https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/using-roads/mobility-parking/using-your-permit/special-parking-conditions.html This current provision of on street and off-street disabled car parking is satisfactory.
Riverwood	Conversion of loading zones to additional on-street disabled spaces (2) and public parking.	PTC recommendation not supported due to adverse effect on businesses and limited loading zones available.
Beverly Hills	Additional 2 spaces west of King Georges Road - preferably Edgbaston Road given the greater road width and proximity to businesses and 2 within the Edgbaston car park.	PTC recommendation not supported due to adverse effect on businesses and limited loading zones available.
Penshurst	Reducing the off-street disabled parking provision to 4 spaces and reallocating the other spaces to public use.	Support PTC recommendation and investigate further.
Kingsgrove	Additional space recommended on Kingsgrove Road.	Support PTC recommendation and investigate further.

Note: Refer Table 44 in the draft Strategy in relation to disabled parking

Table 4 – Key Recommendations for Loading Zones

Location	PTC Recommendations	Council comment
Hurstville, Oatley	Explore the introduction of time restricted Loading Zones to increase turnover; other times clearways to improve traffic flow.	Only drivers of vehicles principally constructed for carrying goods may park in a loading zone for up to 30 minutes; if they are being loaded or unloaded. A station wagon or a three-wheeled goods vehicle may stop for up to 15 minutes. Any other vehicle may only stop to pick up or set down passengers at the kerb.
Hurstville	Loading zones to be used at times outside peak hours to reduce congestion.	Agree as above.
Riverwood, Carlton, Kogarah Bay	Reallocate Loading Zones to disabled parking due to low utilisation (subject to business consultation).	PTC recommendation not supported. The Roads and Maritime Services allows flexibility and unrestricted parking for MPS permit holders where greater than half hour is permitted in on-street and Council owned car-parks.
Mortdale, Oatley, South Hurstville, B2 Bar &Café Lugarno	Engage with local businesses to determine the adequacy of Loading Zones.	Analysis will be undertaken based on needs.

Note: Refer Table 45 in the draft Strategy in relation to loading zones

(b) Review Time Restrictions

Table 5 – Time Restrictions

PTC Strategies	PTC comment	Council comment
1.   The closer the parking supply is to the key centres and business zones the shorter the time restriction.	·    An example of recommended time restrictions based on the distance from commercial centres is as follows: ·    0-50m: ½ P ·    50-150m: 1P ·    150-300m: 2P ·    300m-500m 4P ·    +500m unrestricted ·    Some exceptions may be provided on a case by case basis such as ¼ P in pick up and drop off in front of medical centres, schools and areas of special need. ·    Council to provide motorcycle parking in areas deemed inappropriate for parking cars to increase kerbside and off-street supply.	Support PTC recommendation for investigation of all centres except Kogarah; due to the hospital/medical visitors/patients and infrequent train services. Council to explore motorcycle parking in off-street parking (e.g. Hurstville)
2.   Shorter time restrictions should apply to on-street parking supply vs. off-street parking supply. Available on-street parking should support high turnover users.	The general principle, recognised across Australian LGAs as well as overseas is that only those drivers who want to make a short stop at a particular location should park in the street, whilst drivers who want to spend longer periods (or even all day) should park in off-street car parks. Off-street car parks in the LGA generally comply with this principle; the majority is 3P whilst the majority of time restricted parking is 2P or less. However, there may be some exceptions with off-street car parks requiring a mix of timed spaces with the majority unrestricted for longer stay parkers.	Support PTC recommendation for investigation of all centres except Kogarah due to the hospital/medical visitors/patients and infrequent train services.
3.   Where occupancy levels exceed 85% on a consistent basis, consider a change in time restrictions to manage parking demand.	As a parking area approaches practical capacity (deemed 85%), consideration should be given to reducing the time restriction and, ultimately, introducing paid parking, therefore managing supply through a pricing strategy.	For Hurstville, Council to consider reducing time restrictions to half hour (make shopping tricky) For Kogarah, Council recommends no change and to consider increasing the time range for parking around the hospital.
PTC Recommended Actions	PTC comment		Council comment
1.   Use parking surveys to inform changes to time restrictions	The review should be informed by the parking surveys undertaken as part of the Strategy, which indicated occupancy exceeds (or was close to) 85% at peak times as summarised in Table 6 below.		For Mortdale, Council recommends leaving the on-street parking as is and review the timed parking restrictions within the off-street car parks, e.g. reduce the time limit on the Morts Road car park to one hour.
2.   Paid Parking	Review pricing strategy. Replace Pay and Display with ticketed access control (e.g. at Woniora and Kogarah Town Square car parks – subject to a cost benefit analysis) as it has the following advantages: ·    Car park no longer requires enforcement by parking officers reducing workload and level of non- compliance, ·    Minimises revenue leakage and if installed with license plate recognition cameras can manage abuse of free parking periods, and ·    Data available from the car park management system with respect to length of stay and occupancy for Council analysis on an ongoing basis.		Council notes that a Paid Parking Strategy is being pursued for all Council-owned car parks.

Table 6 - Key centres and business zones with peak occupancy > (or close to) 85%

Key Centre/ Business Zone	Total Supply (average no. bays)		Peak Occupancy	Peak Occupancy	PTC Recommendation	Council comment
	On-St.	Off-St.	Wednesday	Saturday
Mortdale	467	107	86%	89%	The high occupancy relates mainly to unrestricted spaces. A proportion of parkers in these spaces are short stay parkers (<2 hours). Recommend extending time restrictions.	PTC recommendation supported subject to resident consultation.
Oatley	438	45	86%	71%	Convert unrestricted spaces in the Letitia car park to 3P.	Support timed parking until 6pm.
Carlton	325	0	85%	63%	Extend time restricted area as 67% of supply unrestricted spaces and only 50% occupied by all day parkers (>7hrs).	PTC recommendation not supported as the majority of the area is already timed parking. As well, key workers for the Kogarah Town Centre and its hospitals park within the vicinity of Carlton. Extending the time restriction area will impact on key worker parking.
Kogarah	1,259	253	84%	72%	Convert 2P and unrestricted spaces in Kensington Street to 1P, convert unrestricted spaces in Gladstone Street and Montgomery Street to 2P, consider installation of in-ground sensors in 1/2P and 1P spaces to facilitate enforcement.	PTC recommendation not supported until train frequency is improved. In this area, investigate increasing the length of timed parking.
Narwee	42	0	79%	86%	Extend 2P time restrictions in Mercury Street to Berrille Road.	PTC recommendation not supported as the parking spaces already have a high turnover given the scarcity of shops within the centre.
B16 - Shops Carwar Ave, Carss Park	31	24	91%	65%	Extend time restricted on-street parking – 3 times the number of all-day parkers on a weekday vs. weekend.	Council recommends time restrictions to be introduced in the off-street car parking (one hour is suggested).
B21 – Cheesecake Shop, Carlton	75	0	89%	65%	Extend time restricted on-street parking – 6 times the number of all-day parkers on a weekday vs. weekend	PTC recommendation not supported as this is walking distance from Kogarah.
B1 – Forest Road Shops, Lugarno	49	0	84%	92%	94% supply 1P; 96% of vehicles parking for 1 hour or less. Consider extending time restrictions into Grandview Crescent and/or Chivers Ave.	PTC recommendation not supported because of existing high turn-over. Extending timed parking limits the use of each car parking space per day.
B8 – Shops Ogilvy Street, Peakhurst	45	0	79%	92%	Extend time restrictions on a Saturday to 6pm.	PTC recommendation not supported because of limited demand.
B17 – Coffee Shop, Kyle Bay	73	0	47%	96%	Peak at 9am Saturday – less than 80% other times of the day. No action required.	Support PTC recommendation.

(c)  Signage & Way finding

16.    One of the most common problems in town centres is that the location of off-street car parks is not always well known. Even for residents, some car parks may have a higher profile than others.

17.    PTC has included a number of way finding recommendations in the draft Strategy as demonstrated in Table 7 below.

Table 7 – Signage and Way finding

PTC Strategy	PTC comment	Council comment
1.   Provide way finding through key centre parking signage plans where applicable for the main off-street car parks. Alternatively, or in conjunction with the signage, Council could consider mobile based apps to promote efficient use of available space. 2.	Way finding would direct drivers to available parking, reducing traffic circulation and congestion. In implementing a signage strategy, it is important to consider that street signs compete with many other visual stimuli for drivers and there is a fine line between good signage and signage clutter.	Support PTC recommendation.
PTC Recommended Actions	PTC comment	Council comment
1.   Prepare integrated signage plans	Integrated signage plans should be prepared for the key centres with off-street parking, considering technology solutions such as dynamic signage (similar to that installed at Westfield Hurstville), and mobile apps /web based real time data to “find a park”. Examples of where these signs would improve utilisation are as follows: ·    Hurstville - at peak on a weekday the Gloucester Road car park is less than 50% occupied; similarly on a weekend the Woniora car park is less than 50% occupied. The Woniora car park in particular is difficult to locate as it is a basement car park with laneway access. ·    Town Square car park in Kogarah – the entrance is difficult to locate.	Support PTC recommendation.
2.   Update Council website with parking information	Load maps showing the location of various parking areas on the Council website so that people can check the location of car parks and where parking is available prior to undertaking a visit (especially if they only do so occasionally).	Support PTC recommendation.

(d) Enforcement Policy

18. The success of any strategy to increase the availability of parking through the management of time restrictions is dependent upon the consistent application of an enforcement regime. Given the size of the LGA, an economically viable solution requires the adoption of technology in conjunction with appropriate resourcing.

Table 8 – Enforcement Policy

PTC Strategy	PTC comment	Council comment
1.   Consider more efficient ways to ensure that time restrictions are complied with to maximise turnover of spaces. The selected methodologies and polices are to be applied consistently across all streets and car parks.	To maximise the utilisation of available parking supply, the role of the Enforcement Officer is crucial to the extent that unless the parking time limits are enforced, drivers will tend to abuse them by staying longer thus impacting on turnover.	Support PTC recommendation.
PTC Recommended Actions	PTC comment	Council comment
1.   Adopt technology solutions	Investigate and adopt technology solutions to improve the efficiency and productivity of the enforcement team. Examples of the technology solutions available to improve the efficiency of the enforcement team include camera license plate recognition and in-ground sensors. Subject to a cost/benefit analysis, PTC recommends as a first step, sensors are installed in a trial area such as the streets with 1/2P and 1P time restrictions in Kogarah and off-street car parks in Riverwood (Belmore Lane and Belmore Road) to assess the effectiveness of the time restrictions and assist with enforcement. Should the trial be successful, there may be opportunity to extend to other on-street areas and free CBD car parks and other car parks with a capacity of more than 50 spaces within the key centres.	Council to explore workable technology solutions taking into account resourcing/financial issues.
2.   Publicise the benefits of time restricted parking	Conduct a publicity campaign utilising the local newspaper, the Council website and social media to inform the community of the enforcement regime and the importance of enforcing time restrictions in managing parking availability.	Council to amend PTC recommendation; such that the location of Council’s off-street car parks are included on Council’s App.

2.   Encourage more non-car trips

(a) Public Transport

Table 9 – Public Transport

PTC Strategies		PTC comment		Council comment
1.   Reduce car dependency by working closely with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) in optimising bus and train connections, improving bus stops and increasing the regularity of services.		The train and bus timetables need to be reviewed and aligned better.		Support PTC recommendation. Council’s City Strategy and Innovation section is anticipated to work on this recommendation.
2.   Ensure the Council website and social media platforms promote public transport including smart scheduling apps.		Mobile apps such as TripView, Moovit and TripGo provide real-time data of the estimated times of the next scheduled service as well as updated information regarding any services experiencing delays.		Support PTC recommendation.
PTC Recommended Actions	PTC comment		Council comment
1.   Collaborate with TfNSW	Council establish a framework to facilitate collaboration with TfNSW aimed at optimising routes and improving amenity and frequency of services ensuring that all train stations and bus stops are fully accessible.		Support PTC recommendation.
2.   Update Council website to promote use of public transport	Council to advertise the use of transport apps on their website and social media platforms.		Support PTC recommendation – Council website to include links to Transport for NSW.

(b) Walking and Cycling Considerations

Table 10 – Walking and cycling considerations

PTC Strategy	PTC comment	Council comment
1.   Ensure a safe and accessible environment for pedestrians and cyclists.	Improvements to pedestrian and cycling amenity within the LGA will need to be considered.	Support PTC recommendation.
PTC Recommended Actions	PTC comment	Council comment
1.   Update Council Website	Council website to be improved by including the walkways and cycle routes within an easy-to-read map. Public reserves and recreational areas within the locality can be promoted on Council’s social media platforms to further encourage walking and cycling.	Update Council’s Bike Plan and PAMP (see below) and update Council website.
2.   Update Bike Plan	It is recommended that an updated Bike Plan be developed which expands across the entire Georges River LGA.	Support PTC recommendation.
3.   Update Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP)	It is recommended that the existing PAMP (for Kogarah LGA, 2009) is updated to better reflect the current pedestrian infrastructure within the Georges River LGA. The primary focus should be to establish new pedestrian links to improve connections between key pedestrian attractors and generators.	Recommendation amended – A PAMP should be developed for each local centre (B2) and strategic centre over time.

(c)  Car Share Schemes

Table 11 – Car Share Schemes

PTC Strategy	PTC comment		Council comment
1.   Ensure provision for car sharing spaces in any new development and /or in existing on-street and off-street car parks adjacent to major transport hubs.	Dedicated car share parking spaces should be provided (not more than 5% of the parking spaces in a given street or off-street car park) and should be located close to public transport hubs and high density residential and commercial areas.		Support PTC recommendation.
PTC Recommended Action		PTC comment		Council comment
1.   Introduce car share zones where appropriate and incentivise use.		Introduce additional car sharing zones adjacent to major train stations such as Hurstville and Kogarah to provide an alternative option for public transport users.		Support PTC recommendation. To be investigated for both on-street and off-street car parks in our strategic centres and high density areas. Provision to be included in the DCPs.

(d) Kiss & Ride

Table 12 – Kiss and Ride

PTC Strategy	PTC comment	Council comment
1.   Collaborate with local schools to encourage students residing within a suitable walking/cycling distance to use non-motorised forms of transport (e.g. walking and cycling) on their journey to and from school as well as educating students on road safety.	Where travel by private vehicle is necessary, Council can collaborate with local schools to develop travel smart initiatives which encourage the use of car-pooling and public transport services.	Support PTC recommendation.
PTC Recommended Action	PTC comment	Council comment
1.   Work with local schools and businesses to promote alternate travel modes.	Council should work with local schools and businesses to promote travel smart initiatives (e.g. public transport, car-pooling, walking and cycling).	Support PTC recommendation. Campaign to be developed by Council’s Road Safety Officer.

(e) Shuttle Bus Operation

Table 13 – Shuttle Bus Operation

PTC Strategy	PTC comment	Council comment
1.   Explore alternative locations for all day parking to alleviate parking demand within the town centres.	For example, a shuttle bus service could be provided between the Kogarah St George Leagues Club car park (which seems under-utilised during the day – to be confirmed with the club) and Kogarah town centre to provide a convenient connection for those who require a parking space (subject to a cost benefit analysis). This may assist in freeing up on-street parking spaces in Kogarah town centre.	Support PTC recommendation.
PTC Recommended Action	PTC comment	Council comment
1.   Introduce a shuttle bus service to access underutilised parking if demand warrants.	A shuttle bus service could be provided between key points to provide a convenient connection for those who require a parking space (subject to a cost benefit analysis).	Support PTC recommendation.

3.   Increase supply

19.    Increasing the public parking supply should only be considered by Council as part of its overall strategic development plan for the area as it can be costly and may lead to increased traffic demand. It should be noted that increasing supply would only be required if all other strategies have been exhausted without achieving the desired outcome.

(a) DCP Parking Rates

Table 14 – DCP Parking Rates

PTC Strategy	PTC comment		Council comment
1.   Adopt sustainable and consistent parking rates across the LGA for future non-residential developments to encourage reduced car dependency and congestion, facilitating a shift towards sustainable transport modes.	Based on a review of the existing parking rates as well as the previous parking and traffic studies, there is opportunity for the parking requirements for future non-residential developments within the Georges River LGA to be adjusted.		Community comments required on the amended DCP rates.
PTC Recommended Actions		PTC comment		Council comment
1.   Recommended DCP Rates for Key Centres		A comparison of the existing parking rates within the major town centres of adjoining local government areas and recommended rates are provided in Tables 15 and 16 below.		As above.
2.   Recommended DCP Rates for Other Centres (excluding Key Centres)		A summary of the existing parking rates applicable to developments located outside of the key centres in Hurstville, Kogarah and adjoining LGAs and the recommended rates are provided in Tables 17 and 18 below.		As above.

Table 15 – Existing DCP Parking Rate Comparison Summary

Land Use / Town Centre	Hurstville – Georges River LGA^ (Benchmark)	Kogarah – Georges River LGA	Bankstown	Canterbury*	Sutherland Shire	Rockdale	Botany Bay
Business and Office premises	1 per 66.7sqm.	1 per 40sqm.	1 per 80sqm.	1 per 60sqm.	1 per 30sqm.	1 per 40sqm.	1 per 40sqm.
Retail Premises (shops)	1 per 40sqm.	1 per 40sqm.	1 per 40sqm.	1 per 33sqm.	1 per 30sqm.	1 per 40sqm.	1 per 25sqm.
Restaurant	1 per 13.3sqm.	1 per 40sqm.	Parking Study Required	1 per 30sqm.	1 per 6.67sqm. (RMS Rate)	1 per 40sqm.	1 per 10sqm.
Medical Centre	3 per consulting room	1 per 40sqm.	1 per 25sqm.	2 per consulting room	1 per 30sqm.	1 per 40sqm.	2 per consulting room

Note:

* For developments with 120sqm. to 1000sqm. GFA

^ Rates converted from GLFA to GFA for comparison, assuming GLFA = 75% x GFA (RMS Guide to Traffic Generating Developments, 2002)

- Rates are minimum parking rates

Legend:

Benchmark rate

Less than benchmark rate

Greater than benchmark rate

Non-comparable rate

Council comment

20.    The comparison summary in Table 15 has informed the car parking rates recommendations for Hurstville and Kogarah centres in Table 16 below.

Table 16 – Summary of Existing and Recommended DCP Car Parking Rates in Key Centres (Hurstville and Kogarah)

Type of Development	Existing Minimum Parking Rate - Hurstville	Existing Minimum Parking Rate - Kogarah	Recommended DCP Parking Rate (Minimum)	Recommended DCP Parking Rate (Maximum)
Business and Office Premises	1 per 66.7sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 60sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA
Retail Premises (shops)	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 60sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA
Restaurants/ Cafes	1 per 13.3sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 60sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA
Medical Centre	3 per consulting room	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 50sqm. GFA	1 per 30sqm. GFA

Council Comment

21.    The PTC car parking rates recommendations are supported subject to community consultation.

22.    Justification for Maximum and Minimum Rates in Hurstville and Kogarah centres can be found in the E and P Report, dated 13 August 2018 attached at Attachment 16.

Table 17 – Existing Minimum DCP Parking Rate Summary (Developments outside key centres)

Land Use / Town Centre	Hurstville	Kogarah	Bankstown	Canterbury	Sutherland Shire	Rockdale	Botany Bay
Business and Office Premises	1 per 60 sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 30sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA
Retail Premises (shops)	1 per 50sqm. GFA	1 per 33.3sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 30sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 25sqm. GFA
Restaurants/ Cafes	1 per 50sqm. GFA	1 per 5sqm. GFA24	0.15 per sqm. in excess of 100sqm.	1 per 40sqm. GFA	Parking Study Required	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 10sqm. GFA
Medical Centre	1 space per practitioner + 1 space per consulting room	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 25sqm. GFA	2 spaces per health consulting room	1 per 30sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA	3 spaces per consulting

Council comment

23.    The comparison summary in Table 17 has informed the car parking rates recommendations for other centres in Table 18 below.

Table 18 - Summary of Existing & Recommended DCP Car Parking Rates for Other Centres (Georges River LGA excluding Hurstville & Kogarah Town Centres)

Type of Development	Existing Minimum Parking Rate – Hurstville (outside City Centre)	Existing Minimum Parking Rate – Kogarah (outside City Centre)	Recommended DCP Parking Rate (Minimum) ≤ 800m Walking Distance from Railway Station	Recommended DCP Parking Rate (Minimum) > 800m Walking Distance from Railway Station
Business and Office Premises	1 per 60 sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 60sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA
Retail Premises (shops)	1 per 50sqm. GFA	1 per 33.3sqm. GFA	1 per 60sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA
Restaurants/ Cafes	1 per 50sqm. GFA	1 per 5sqm. GFA23	1 per 60sqm. GFA	1 per 30sqm. GFA
Medical Centre	1 space per practitioner + 1 space per consulting room	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 40sqm. GFA	1 per 30sqm. GFA

Council Comment

24.    The PTC car parking rates recommendations are supported subject to community consultation.

25.    Justification for Rates in other Business Centres can be found in the E and P Report, dated 13 August 2018 attached at Attachment 16.

(b) Review Off–street parking supply

PTC Strategy

26.    Consider alternative locations for additional parking supply, when and if required. Off-street parking should be located on the periphery of the town centre to minimise traffic flow within the centre. Where possible parking should be consolidated into larger parking areas and smaller car parks either sold for redevelopment or repurposed as public spaces.

27.    A review of all off-street car parks surveyed as part of the draft Strategy is included in Attachment 15 of this Report. PTC comments and recommendations on these off-street car parks and Council officer comments are summarised in Table 20 below:

Table 20 –Recommendations for off-street car parks

Car Park Town Centre	PTC Recommendation	PTC Comments	Council comment
Gloucester Road, Hurstville	·      Retain ·      Change Unrestricted to 3P 7.30am-9pm Mon - Fri, 8am-4pm Sat	·      Peak occupancy of the car park is close to practical capacity on the weekend. ·      Weekday peak occupancy (83%) and weekend peak occupancy (84%). Refer to Attachment 15 of this Report. ·      Introduce time-restricted parking to increase turnover.	·      Already 3P – no action required. ·      PTC recommendation and Car Parking Strategy to be amended.
Palm Court, Hurstville	·      Convert to a public space to ease traffic flow on Forest Road and incorporate provision in redevelopment of Treacy Street car park.	·      Existing site can be reclaimed for public recreational use if redevelopment of the Treacy Street car park proceeds. ·      The displaced parking spaces can be incorporated into the expanded Treacy Street car park to maintain current supply.	·      Support PTC recommendation; however the location of the displaced car parking spaces is yet to be determined.
Park Road & MacMahon Street, Hurstville	·      Retain ·      Install in-ground sensors to help manage time compliance.	·      Car park operating at full capacity. ·      Introduce time-restricted parking to increase turnover.	·      Already 3P ·      Council to investigate sensors as part of the Paid Parking Strategy.
Treacy Street, Hurstville	·      Increase as part of redevelopment incorporating lost spaces in Palm Court. ·      Recommend signalisation at Treacy St/Forest Road. ·      Propose two – way traffic flow in Treacy Street between Ormonde Pde and Alfred Street. ·      Install in-ground sensors to help manage time compliance.	·      Expansion of the Treacy Street car park as part of the future development allows the site to be redeveloped whilst maintaining parking supply (to be negotiated with future developer). ·      Incorporation of spaces currently within Palm Court car park to offset loss in supply. ·      Proposed two-way traffic flow on Treacy St between Ormonde Pde and Alfred St allows car park users to enter the car park from the south by turning right onto Treacy Street from Forest Road. This will provide greater accessibility for users of the car park as well as associated future developments at the site. ·      Signalisation of intersection provides pedestrian connection to the public space at the Palm Court site and allows more streamlined access into the new Treacy St car park from the south.	·      The provision of off-street car parking on this site, any changes to traffic movements or intersection upgrades requires further consideration as part of any redevelopment.
Woniora Street, Hurstville	·      Install new access control to manage parking.	·      Installation of access control equipment and provision of way finding signage to guide users to this car park which is currently difficult to find.	·      This car park has 79 spots and needs to be investigated as part of Council’s Paid Parking Strategy.
Town Square, Kogarah	·      Install new access control to manage parking and review pricing.	·      Pricing review recommended as there may be potential to increase prices (existing prices comparatively lower than surrounding paid car parks). Low utilisation may be attributed to difficulty in finding this car park. ·      Access control to manage paid parking and way finding required to guide users to car park.	·      Investigate as part of the Paid Parking Strategy.
Belmore Lane, Riverwood	·      Convert 3P spaces to 2P. ·      Install in ground sensors to help manage time compliance.	·      Amend time restriction to increase turnover within the car park (currently at 100% peak occupancy during weekday and 91% during weekend). ·      In-ground sensors are recommended to enforce time restrictions as overstays have been identified.	·      Support PTC recommendation; but unlikely to increase turnover. ·      Council to explore workable technology solutions taking into account resourcing/financial issues.
Belmore Road, Riverwood	·      Install in ground sensors to help manage time compliance.	·      In-ground sensors are recommended to enforce time restrictions as overstays have been identified.	·      Support PTC recommendation; based on exploring workable technology solutions and resourcing/financial issues.
Webb Street North, Riverwood	·      Potential redevelopment site for Riverwood Plaza.	·      Potential for Council to negotiate with Riverwood Plaza to expand the shopping centre car park. ·      Displaced parkers can be relocated to Webb Street South car park and/or incorporated into plaza car park if enlarged.	·      Support PTC recommendations.
Webb Street South, Riverwood	·      Retain	·      Peak occupancy of 55% during weekday and 52% during weekend. ·      No change proposed. ·      Will accommodate parkers from Webb Street North car park if it is redeveloped.	·      Support PTC recommendations.
Littleton Street South, Riverwood	·      Potential redevelopment site if Webb Street Car Park North retained or increased parking provided as part of Riverwood Plaza redevelopment.	·      Should there be a car park expansion at Riverwood Plaza the existing supply within the Littleton car park can be incorporated into the redevelopment. ·      The site can later be redeveloped for alternative uses.	·      Site under redevelopment – PTC recommendation may no longer be relevant. ·      PTC recommendation and Car Parking Strategy to be amended
Tooronga Terrace, Beverly Hills	·      Retain	·      No change proposed.	·      Support PTC recommendation.
Edgbaston Rd car park, Beverly Hills	·      Proposed development of 400-600 space commuter car park – current weekday all day demand (7+hours) 400 vehicles. Would need to extend parking restrictions on-street next to shops and station to encourage use of car park.	·      Occupancy of existing at-grade car park 70% (weekday) and 51% (weekend) indicates spare capacity. The car park is currently 3P time-restricted. ·      On-street parking indicates peak occupancy of 93% (both weekday and weekend). High occupancy attributed to unrestricted parking. ·      Conversion of current unrestricted on-street parking to restricted parking will facilitate higher turnover. ·      Objective is to push all-day parkers into the proposed 400-600 space commuter car park (subject to approval by TfNSW) and free up on-street spaces for visitors to local businesses.	·      Site proposed for redevelopment for commuter and timed council car parking spaces – the concept proposal includes 69 timed council spaces and 198 commuter spaces subject to detail design and Sydney Water approval.
Beverly Hills Beresford Avenue	·      Proposed redevelopment site ·      Displaced parkers to use Edgbaston Road car park	·      Displaced parkers can utilise the Edgbaston Road car park and the site can be redeveloped.	·      The site needs to be considered as part of the Beverly Hills Masterplan.
Cook Lane,  Mortdale	·      Council previously resolved to compulsorily acquire 23 and 25 Cook Street to undertake car park expansion. Recommend incorporate provision currently provided in Cook Street car park in the expansion plans.	·      Cook Street car park can be redeveloped upon acquisition of additional lots for Cook Lane car park expansion. ·      Existing parking spaces within the Cook Street car park are to be incorporated into the extended car park to accommodate current users.	·      The site would be considered as part of Council’s Property Strategy.
Cook Street, Mortdale	·      Potential re development site to subsidise car park expansion in Cook Lane car park.	·      Existing parking spaces are to be incorporated into the extended Cook Lane car park to accommodate current users.	·      The site would be considered as part of Council’s Property Strategy.
Letitia Street, Oatley	·      Convert unrestricted spaces to 3P 8:30am-6pm MF, 8:30am-12:30pm Sat	·      Car park at full capacity during weekday and weekend. ·      Introduce time restriction to increase turnover.	·      Support PTC recommendation.
Ramsgate Road, Ramsgate	·      Convert unrestricted spaces to 3P 8am-6pm MF	·      High peak occupancy level during weekday (93%). ·      Introduce time restriction to increase turnover during weekdays.	·      Support PTC recommendation for the Council-owned part of the car park.
(Along Princes Hwy) Park Road, Kogarah Bay	·      Retain	·      No changes proposed.	·      Recommendation is not required for this site; as the site is subject to legal action in relation to the redevelopment with the adjoining site. ·      PTC recommendation and Car Parking Strategy to be amended.
Connelly Street, Penshurst	·      Convert some 3P time restricted spaces to unrestricted (e.g. 50% unrestricted and 50% 3P) – encourage all day parkers to park off-street. ·      If required, extend time restricted area on-street to meet short term parking demand – e.g. Connelly Street.	·      Currently weekday peak occupancy level of 63% (relatively low). Short term parking should be accommodated on-street whilst all-day parkers accommodated within off-street facility.	·      PTC recommendation not supported as the car park provides convenient parking for local residents and shoppers.
Stuart Lane, Blakehurst	·      Convert unrestricted spaces to 3P 8am-6pm M-F.	·      96% peak occupancy during weekday and weekend. ·      Introduce time restriction to increase turnover	·      Support PTC recommendation ·      Explore implementation of sensors.
Water Street, Blakehurst	·      Potential redevelopment site.	·      Located away from shops with high length of stay and low turnover (potentially used by residents).	·      PTC recommendation not supported. The car park is needed at this stage as development activity is occurring in the centre. ·      Future redevelopment strategies to be explored as part of the Property Strategy.
Morgan Street, Kingsgrove	·      Convert unrestricted spaces to 2P. ·      First half closest to shops to be 1P 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri. ·      Second half away from shops to be 2P 8.30am-6pm- Mon-Fri. ·      Convert some time-restricted spaces to unrestricted spaces on Saturdays (weekend occupancy is currently low). For example, 50% unrestricted, 50% to retain current restriction.	·      Provide time restricted parking to increase overall turnover, with restriction dependent on distance to shops.	·      Council recommends no change – timed parking already exists and parking is available within the local streets. ·      The Pottery development in Kingsgrove has a multi-level public car park.
Connells Point Road, South Hurstville	·      Retain	·      No changes proposed.	·      Support PTC recommendation.
Allen Street, South Hurstville	·      Extend restrictions to weekend	·      100% peak occupancy identified during weekend. Extend time restrictions to manage parking during weekend period.	·      Site to be incorporated into future redevelopment of the adjoining land.
B12- Shops Shaw Street, Kogarah	·      Retain	·      No changes proposed.	·      Support PTC recommendation.
B16-Shops Carwar Ave, Carss Park	·      Retain. ·      Convert Carwar Avenue unrestricted spaces to 1P to match other on-street parking restrictions.	·      Operating at 100% capacity during weekday, 79% weekend. ·      Provide time restricted parking to increase overall turnover.	·      Support PTC recommendation - Introduce timed parking.

(c)  Recommended Section 7.11 (formerly S94) Development Contributions

28.    Council levies contributions where there is a deficiency in the provision of car parking for non-residential development. The contribution for Hurstville City Centre is $55,277.29 and for the local centres of Penshurst, Mortdale, Beverly Hills and Riverwood it is $32,136.78 under the Hurstville S94 Contributions Plan 2012. The contribution for the Kogarah Town Centre is approximately $33,967.27 per deficient space under the Section 94 Plan No. 8 – Kogarah Town Centre.

29.    Council will continue to levy the current contributions for the deficient car parking spaces in non-residential developments until the new Georges River Council Section 7.11 Plan is prepared. Consultants have been engaged to undertake the preparation of the new Section 7.11 Plan.

Council resolutions relating to Parking

NM055-18: Review of Public Parking Provisions - Waratah Private Hospital Car Parking - 25 June 2018

30.    Council resolved on 25 June 2018 that the General Manager investigate, as part of the preparation of the draft Georges River Car Parking Strategy, short and long term options for the potential relocation of the 150 public car parking spaces in Waratah Private Hospital Car Park, to an alternate location within the Hurstville CBD to facilitate the provision of 3 hour-free parking.

31.    The draft Strategy did not investigate the demand and supply issues associated with private car parks available for public use, such as the Waratah Hospital and Westfield. The provision of these spaces within the vicinity of the Centre and hospital site in the short term is difficult to achieve due to the limited development opportunities that could deliver this quantum of public parking. The two major Council sites available for redevelopment are the Civic Centre and the Tracy Street car park sites.

32.    A report on the Waratah Private Hospital Car Park is being presented to the Finance and Governance Committee Meeting on 13 May 2019.

NM020-19: Smart Technology for Car Parking in Georges River - 25 March 2019

33.    Council resolved on 25 March 2019 that the General Manager prepare a report on the opportunities identified in Council’s draft Car Parking Strategy for the installation of smart sensors and detection equipment in all Council owned car parks in the Hurstville and Kogarah CBDs to enable the community to detect availability of spaces via an appropriate application (app).

34.    The draft Strategy recommends investigating smart technology solutions including in-ground sensors solutions in a number of key centres including Hurstville, Kogarah, Riverwood and Blakehurst; taking into account resourcing/financial issues. These smart solutions play a key role in managing time compliance and Enforcement issues.

35.    Council’s Paid Parking Strategy anticipates investigating the use of sensors in Council-owned car parks including Hurstville and Kogarah CBDs to enable the community to detect availability of spaces via an appropriate application (app).

Transport Management and Accessibility Plan (TMAP)

36.    In October 2017, Council engaged GHD consultants to update the Hurstville City Centre TMAP 2018.

37.    The original TMAP prepared in June 2013 informed the planning controls for the Hurstville City Centre LEP (Amendment No. 3 to HLEP 2012) in response to the vision for Hurstville as a major Centre for the South District. Since the TMAP was finalised in 2013, a number of changes to the planning controls and significant development has occurred within the Hurstville Town Centre; inconsistent with the original modelling. This has required an update to the TMAP. The key objectives of the Hurstville City Centre TMAP 2019 which is currently being drafted include:

·    modelling the current major development applications and planning proposals and their implications for traffic management in the Hurstville City Centre; and

·    modelling the Hurstville City Centre Urban Design Strategy recommendations and proposed changes to the development standards.

38.    The TMAP 2019 is anticipated to be finalised by June 2019 and it is suggested that the final recommendations of the TMAP be considered as part of the finalisation of the Car Parking Strategy.

Comprehensive LEP and DCP Process

39.    To satisfy the legislative requirement under Section 3.8(4) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, all councils in the Greater Sydney Region are required to undertake a review of their LEP(s), following the making of the District Plans in March 2018. A key component of this process is the preparation of various studies/strategies that will inform the comprehensive LEP and DCP. Among the various studies informing the LEP review are the Hurstville City Centre Urban Design Strategy, the Local Housing Strategy, the Commercial Centres Strategy and the Georges River Car Parking Strategy.

40.    As part of the preparation of the comprehensive DCP, Council will incorporate the updated car parking rates and other key recommendations from the Car Parking Strategy.

ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY

41.    As discussed before, the recommendations of the draft Strategy are based on limited daytime surveys held on one weekday and one weekend. The proposed consultation with the business owners within the key centres and other business centres and the broader community will inform Council of community issues and guide Council in terms of any further studies and consultation required.

It is recommended that the draft Strategy and Tables 2 to 20 of this report be made available for public comment for 60 days and that the following Engagement Strategy be endorsed for the purpose of the exhibition of the draft Georges River Car Parking Strategy.

Engagement Strategy

Stakeholders	Proposed Action
General Consultation	§ Information to be included on Council’s website. § Information to be placed at Council’s Customer Service Centres and in local libraries. § 3 x advertisements to be placed in the St George and Sutherland Shire Leader newspaper (1^st, 3rd and 5th weeks of the exhibition). § Council’s Strategic Planning staff will be available during office hours to answer telephone and face to face enquiries. § Association of Independent Retirees Ltd. who have written to Council in relation to car parking matters.
Affected Business Landowners	§ A letter will be sent to all affected property owners within the key centres and other business centres advising them of the exhibition of the draft Strategy.
St George Business Chamber and Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC)	§ Letters sent to the Chamber and EDAC advising them of the exhibition.
Council website	§ Display of Exhibition Information on Council’s ‘Your Say’ page. § Media Release on Council’s website prior to the commencement of the exhibition advising of the exhibition of the draft Strategy.
Internal Council Departments	§ Email relevant stakeholders within Council advising them of the exhibition of the draft Strategy.

NEXT STEPS

42.    It is recommended that the draft Strategy be placed on public exhibition in accordance with the Engagement Strategy outlined in the body of the report so as to provide business owners, visitors and other stakeholders the opportunity to provide comment and feedback.

43.    Once the engagement phase has been completed, a further report will be presented to Council. This report will provide an overview of the issues raised during the exhibition phase and any suggestions for additional surveys, studies and consultation to be undertaken.

44.    It is recommended that the final recommendations of the TMAP be considered as part of the finalisation of the Car Parking Strategy.

Financial Implications

45.    Within budget allocation.

Risk Implications

46.    No risks identified.

Community Engagement

47.    Community engagement will be conducted for a minimum of 60 days in accordance with the Engagement Strategy; subject to Council endorsement of the draft Strategy.

File Reference

17/3141

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ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1	Georges River Car Parking Strategy - published in separate document
Attachment 2	Study Area Maps - published in separate document
Attachment 3	Background Research - published in separate document
Attachment 4	GIS Inventory Data - published in separate document
Attachment 5	GIS Parking Inventory Maps - published in separate document
Attachment 6	Parking Survey Results - Wednesday - published in separate document
Attachment 7	Parking Survey Results - Weekend - published in separate document
Attachment 8	Occupancy and Length of Stay Graphs - Weekday - published in separate document
Attachment 9	Occupancy and Length of Stay Graphs - Weekend - published in separate document
Attachment 10	Heat Maps Peak Occupancy Weekday and Weekend - published in separate document
Attachment 11	Detailed Analysis of Parking Survey Results - published in separate document
Attachment 12	Future Parking Demand Model - published in separate document
Attachment 13	Feedback Stakeholder Workshops - published in separate document
Attachment 14	Detailed Analysis of Disabled Parking and Loading Zones - published in separate document
Attachment 15	Detailed Analysis of Off-Street Car Parks - published in separate document
Attachment 16	Environment and Planning Report and Minutes - 13 August 2018 - published in separate document

Georges River Council –         Environment and Planning -  Monday, 13 May 2019                                                        Page 52

Item:                   ENV013-19        Recycling of X-Ray Film in the Georges River Local Government Area 

Author:              Coordinator,  Environmental, Sustainability and Waste

Directorate:      Environment and Planning

Matter Type:     Committee Reports

Recommendation

(a)     That Council, to assist with the appropriate disposal of chemical and toxic waste, hold an additional two Household Chemical Collections in 2019/2020 and 2020/2021.

(b)     That Council endorses the continuation of the education and awareness program on the disposal and recycling of X-Ray film and associated products.

Executive Summary

1.      Council at its meeting on 29 October 2018 resolved (NM096-18) to increase community awareness on the options for recycling of X-Ray film in the Georges River Local Government Area through the completion of the following actions:

“(a)    That Council increase its current X-Ray and film recycling service offered through the twice yearly household chemical collection at Mortdale Depot to provide the service at both the Carlton and Mortdale Depots at a minimum of four times per year, with the increased service to be funded from Council’s waste reserve.

(b)     That the General Manager prepare a report on the commencement of an education campaign to all relevant health ministers, local members (Federal and State) and all health service providers who currently produce X-Rays to:

(i)      educate all relevant health services on the hazards of disposing of X-Rays and films into land fill;

(ii)     encourage in the first instance, that X-Ray films be provided in digital copy only with patients only being offered hard copies if they specifically request same; and

(iii)    investigate opportunities to advise local residents of the options for recycling X-Ray and film through Council’s household chemical collections each year.”

2.      This report outlines how Council will successfully complete each of the above steps.

Background

3.      X-Rays are extensively used in the medical industry as a photographic or digital image primarily to assist with the diagnoses’ of injury/illness in patients.

4.      Whilst X-Rays film themselves are not toxic to the environment or human health, the by-products from the actual X-Ray process include radiation and some toxic wastes that require special disposal by the medical facility conducting X-Rays.

5.      The most common waste products from the X-Ray process are outlined below: 

·       X-Ray fixer,

·       X-Ray developer,

·       Dental/X-Ray film, and

·       Lead foil and aprons.

6.      There are many options for the disposal and recycling of chemicals, lead aprons and larger lead-containing X-Ray wastes including:

·       Lead aprons can be recycled by local scrap metal recyclers, taken to landfill once tested for overall toxicity or collected by a licenses hazardous waste company.

·       Chemicals may be collected by a licensed hazardous waste company or returned to the manufacture where a take-back program for the different chemicals is in place.

7.      While medical facilities use licensed contractors to remove their medical waste and are familiar with the processes surrounding disposal and recycling, residents however are generally uncertain regarding how to properly dispose of X-Ray film with most residents accumulating X-Rays at home.

Report

8.      The priority for Council is to ensure that residents are aware of the correct disposal methods for all hazardous materials including the less hazardous X-Ray films.  Councils’ aim is for residents to avoid creating waste where possible; however where this is not possible Council has developed services where residents can ensure proper disposal and avoid the waste going into landfill.

Chemical Cleanout

9.      Council has participated in the NSW EPA’s Household Chemical Collection over the last 15 years by hosting a collection site within both former LGA’s. Council so far has hosted two events during 2019 at Carlton Depot on 16 and 17 March 2019 and Mortdale Depot on 6 April 2019 with over 1500 cars (an increase from 1040 cars in 2018) dropping off a mixture of chemicals, paints, X-Rays and gas bottles for recycling and correct disposal. A further two events are planned for Mortdale Depot on 22 September 2019 and Carlton Depot on 23 and 24 November 2019.

10.    Council uses its website and social media platform to advertise when, where and what products can be collected through the Household Chemical Collection.  Council has received positive feedback from the community regarding the most recent collection in April 2019 mostly through verbal comment on the day but also via Facebook, telephone calls and website feedback.

11.    Whist the NSW EPA funds the provision of two Household Chemical Collections per annum the cost to host the two additional events for 2019, estimated to be $55,000 per event, will be funded by Council via the domestic waste reserve.  The total cost of each event includes staff time for the day and the proper disposal and recycling of all materials collected.

12.    In addition to the previously mentioned methods to promote the Household Chemical Collections the two additional events for 2019 will be promoted via letters sent to all medical imaging facilities within Council’s area.

Education Campaign

13.    Council has completed an education campaign to increase the awareness of the correct methods for the disposal and recycling of X-Ray film and associated products.  A fact sheet/poster outlining correct disposal and recycling has been distributed to all radiology medical facilities within the local government area. Letters have also been sent to the health ministers and local members (both State and Federal) requesting their support for the campaign .The aim of this campaign is to encourage patients to opt for digital imaging over X-Ray film and also informing X-Ray facilities and their patients of the correct methods for recycling and disposal of the hazardous and potential hazardous products.

14.    After researching the potential effects of X-Rays, information found on the former Office of Environment and Heritage website indicates that X-Rays can be recycled once the silver content (in the form of halides) is extracted. X-Ray films can be processed in a refinery where they are heated to temperatures over 1,000 degrees Celsius. The silver is extracted and converted into a pure silver form for use in jewellery, electrical components and utensil parts.

15.    Council staff contacted 15 imaging facilities within the Local Government area and they have confirmed that all imaging facilities will accept and recycle X–Ray films from residents.  Residents can also visit Planet Ark’s Recycling near you website for more options for recycling X-Ray film.

16.    A further option available to residents who wish to recycle their X-Ray films is to post them at their cost to:

Quantum Technical Services

Unit 1/52 Wodonga Street, (entry off Alfred Avenue)

Beverley,

SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5009

17.    Further information about this option can be found by contacting Quantum Technology Services either by phone: 1300 247 266 or email: info@qtsaustralia.com.au

18.    Details of Council’s Education Campaign on the correct recycling options for X-Ray film has also been added to Council’s Waste section of the website.

Conclusion

19.    Residents have a number of options for correctly recycling X-Rays which include:

·     Returning them to their local Imaging facility.

·     Recycling them through Councils Chemical collection.

·     Posting them directly to a recycling company.

20.    Council will continue to educate residents as detailed in this report to alleviate any confusion regarding the proper recycling of X-Rays.

21.    As the four Household Chemical Collections have not been conducted over this calendar year the feedback received to-date is positive and it is therefore recommended to continue with the two additional events over the 2020 calendar year and revaluate the effectiveness of the program as part of the 2020/2021 budget considerations.

Financial Implications

22.    Annual cost associated with two additional Household Chemical Collection events is estimated at $110,000 which is funded from the Domestic Waste Reserve.

Risk Implications

23.    No risks identified.

Community Engagement

24.    As outlined in the report.

File Reference

17/1831, D19/88482

Georges River Council –         Environment and Planning -  Monday, 13 May 2019                                                        Page 56

Item:                   ENV014-19        Regulation of Bike Share Operators 

Author:              Manager Environment Health & Regulatory Services

Directorate:      Environment and Planning

Matter Type:     Committee Reports

Recommendation

That Council note the information contained within the report regarding the Impounding Amendment (Shared Bicycles and Other Devices) Act 2018.

Executive Summary

1.      Council at its meeting on 27 August 2018 considered a report (ENV025-18) on the subject matter and resolved:

“That Council note the information provided in this report and that a further report be provided following the finalisation of the NSW Governments enforceable code of conduct for bike share operators.”

2.      Rather than address the issues surrounding the operation of the dockless bike share industry via an enforceable code of conduct for bike share operators the NSW Government made amendments to the Impounding Act, 1993 via the Impounding Amendment (Shared Bicycles and Other Devices) Act 2018 which was gazetted and commenced on 30 November 2018.

3.      This report provides an outline of the key components of the updated legislation and the current status of dockless bike share operations within the LGA.

Report

4.      On 30 November, 2018 the NSW Government gazetted the Impounding Amendment (Shared Bicycles and Other Devices) Act 2018 which was formulated to overcome the significant community concerns (as outlined in the previous report to Council) regarding the operation of the dockless bike share industry. The key features of the new legislation include:

·   Council’s Rangers will be able to immediately impound shared bicycles causing an obstruction or safety risk in a public place, or move them to another location.

·   Operators that do not remove a shared bicycle causing an obstruction or safety risk within 3 hours of being notified of their location by an impounding officer or any other person are taken to have abandoned the shared bicycle.

·   Operators that do not remove a shared bicycle left in the same place for more than 7 consecutive days within 4 days of being notified of its location by an impounding officer or any other person are taken to have abandoned the shared bicycle.

·   Where an operator is taken to have abandoned a shared bicycle, they will now be subject to a fine of $500 or a maximum court penalty of $2750.

·   Council’s Rangers can also issue removal notices for shared bicycles left in a public place in contravention of the new laws. Operators failing to comply with the notice are taken to have abandoned the shared bicycle.

·   The ability to create a Code of Practice with further standards for shared bicycle operations and/or to regulate other types of shared transport devices in the future.

5.      The NSW Government also released the following documents to support the implementation of the new legislation:

·   Shared Bicycle Management Guideline.

· Shared Bicycle Community Factsheet and New Rules for Share Bicycles infographic.

6.      Whilst the NSW Government is encouraging Councils to develop and implement shared bicycle policies, based on the Shared Bicycle Management Guidelines, Council’s Rangers report that they have not observed any share bikes within the LGA this calendar year. This is not surprising given the information in the previous report to Council that three of the four dockless bike share operators would no longer be operating within Sydney after August 2018.

7.      The NSW Government has indicated that it will monitor the effectiveness of the new laws before determining whether to regulate more standards for how share bikes are operated. However it would seem, given that there is only one operator remaining at present that market forces have dictated the fate of the dockless bike share industry which along with the new legislation will address the initial community concerns.

8.      At this stage it is recommended that Council monitor bike share activity within the LGA and the extent of any non-compliances with the Impounding Amendment (Shared Bicycles and Other Devices) Act 2018 to determine the need for the development and implementation of a shared bicycle policy.

Financial Implications

9.      No budget impact for this report.

Risk Implications

10.    No risks identified.

Community Engagement

11.    Community engagement will be conducted via the placement of relevant information on Council’s website.

File Reference

17/1831, D19/92452