NOTICE OF Council MEETING
PUBLIC SUPPLEMENTARY
AGENDA - A
An Ordinary Meeting of City of Parramatta Council will be held in the Cloister Function Rooms, St Patrick's Cathedral, 1 Marist Place, Parramatta on Monday, 8 February 2021 at 6.30pm.
Note: Members of the public will not be able to attend the meeting in person but will be able to view the live stream video on Council’s website.
Brett Newman
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Council 8 February 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM SUBJECT PAGE NO
18 Notices of Motion
18.3 NOTICE OF MOTION: M52 Bus Route Withdrawn from Service..... 3
18.4 NOTICE OF MOTION: Cancellation of the M4 Westbound Off-Ramp at Parramatta Rd and Hill Rd. Lidcombe................................................... 5
19 Questions with Notice
19.2 QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE: Willow Grove........................................ 7
After the conclusion of the Council Meeting, and if time permits, Councillors will be provided an opportunity to ask questions of staff
Council 8 February 2021 Item 18.3
ITEM NUMBER 18.3
SUBJECT NOTICE OF MOTION: M52 Bus Route Withdrawn from Service
REFERENCE F2004/08732 - D07861879
FROM Councillor Prociv
That the CEO write to the Secretary for Transport for NSW seeking the following information on M52 express bus Parramatta to the City, withdrawn from service on the 24th January 2021.
i. The results of any community consultation undertaken before the withdrawal of the M52 express bus Parramatta to the City
ii. Any statistics that support the withdrawal of the M52 express bus, Parramatta to the City. Including data relating to passenger movements at all stops en-route
iii. That in taking the decision to withdraw the M52 express bus current and future developments, occurring in and around Victoria road including Melrose Park, were included in the decision making process.
BACKGROUND
1. The M52 bus, which operated along Victoria Rd as an express bus from Parramatta to the City, has been withdrawn from service.
2. It should be noted that changes to this service were announced at the end of the first week in December 2020 and came into effect on the 24th January 2021.
Patricia Prociv
Councillor
STAFF RESPONSE
3. Staff are not aware of any community consultation, data analysis nor consideration for current and future developments which has been undertaken by Transport for NSW with respect to withdrawal of the M52 bus route. Staff confirm that this information can be sought from Transport for NSW.
4. Additionally, staff note that the M52 limited stop service has been replaced by extension of the 501 service from Central Pitt Street to Parramatta along Victoria Road, and a new 500X express service from West Ryde to City Hyde Park.
FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
5. Staff routinely advocate with Transport for NSW for improved public transport for our community. The additional work that would be undertaken if Council approves the Notice of Motion would be the preparation of a letter to the Secretary of Transport for NSW. The preparation of the letter will take a modest amount of staff resources and can be undertaken within existing budget allocations.
Sue Craig
Acting Group Manager City Strategy
Paul Perrett
Chief Financial Officer
Brett Newman
Chief Executive Officer
There are no attachments for this report.
Council 8 February 2021 Item 18.4
ITEM NUMBER 18.4
SUBJECT NOTICE OF MOTION: Cancellation of the M4 Westbound Off-Ramp at Parramatta Rd and Hill Rd. Lidcombe
REFERENCE F2004/08732 - D07861908
FROM Councillor Prociv
That the CEO write to the Secretary for Transport for NSW seeking the following information:
(a) Details of any public consultation and extensive safety audit undertaken that informed the NSW Government’s decision to cancel construction of the M4 Westbound Off-Ramp at Parramatta Rd and Hill Rd, Lidcombe.
(b) Details of any funding allocated in the 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 or 2020 NSW Government Budget for this project.
BACKGROUND
1. The NSW Government has announced that the M4 Westbound Off-Ramp at Parramatta Rd and Hill Rd. Lidcombe has been cancelled due to safety concerns.
Patricia Prociv
Councillor
STAFF RESPONSE
2. The NSW Government proposal to cancel the proposal for the M4 Westbound off-ramp and to just introduce various local road improvements has been publicly exhibited and Council staff are preparing a submission in response. The draft submission will be circulated to Councillors for their comment and input.
3. Council staff understand that there have been concerns about the safety of the merging and changing of lanes on the M4 between the westbound Homebush Bay Drive on-ramp and proposed Hill Road off-ramp during the development of the project. There is only a length of about 250m for traffic in the westbound motorway lanes from Strathfield and the M4 East tunnel to merge into the lane with heavy traffic flow coming from Homebush Bay Drive and to cross this lane to access the proposed Hill Road ramp. At freeway speeds this takes about 10 seconds, which involves much decision making in a short period, and may have resulted in accidents and effects traffic flow.
4. If approved, the letter required could include a request for the Government to implement other related projects to relieve local traffic conditions such as the need for the upgrade of the Australia Avenue roundabout and construction of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2.
FINANCIAL AND RESOURCE IMPLICATIONS
5. As the motion is calling for a letter this will have nil financial implications because it will be covered from within existing budget.
David Birds
Acting Executive Director City Planning & Design
Paul Perrett
Chief Financial Officer
Brett Newman
Chief Executive Officer
There are no attachments for this report.
Council 8 February 2021 Item 19.2
ITEM NUMBER 19.2
SUBJECT QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE: Willow Grove
REFERENCE F2018/02115 - D07861965
FROM Councillor Davis
In Council’s letter to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) dated 15 December 2020 it states: -
“Recognising Parramatta’s enduring connections with heritage and its importance to the City’s people, and noting Council’s prior resolutions of unanimous support for the retention of both Willow Grove and St George’s Terrace, Council seeks further detail on the proposed method of relocation, future location and impact of the heritage significance of Willow Grove.”
Can the Chief Executive Officer please advise what have been the outcomes, thus far, of discussions and correspondence between Council, DPIE and other relevant organisations regarding Council’s request for further detail on the proposed relocation, future location and impact of the heritage significance of Willow Grove?
Donna Davis
Councillor
STAFF RESPONSE
1. At the time of preparing this response Council has not received any response from DPIE to the letter. It is noted that the draft Westmead Place Strategy that was placed on public exhibition by DPIE on 14 December 2020 includes a Planning Priority to Support the relocation of Willow Grove to the Parramatta North sub-precinct, outside the heritage core, ensuring its future use and siting integrates with surrounds.
David Birds
Executive Director, City Planning & Design
Brett Newman
Chief Executive Officer