Banyule Council Meeting Agenda 23 September 2013

Ordinary Meeting of Council

Council Chambers, Service Centre

275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe

23 September 2013 commencing at 7.45pm

Following the public forum commencing at approximately 7.30pm and may be extended to 8pm if necessary.

AGENDA

The Mayor’s Acknowledgement of the Wurundjeri People “Our Meeting is being held on the traditional lands (country) of the Wurundjeri people and I wish to acknowledge them as the traditional owners and pay my respects to their Elders.”

Apologies and Leave of Absence

Confirmation of Minutes Ordinary Meeting of Council held 9 September 2013

Disclosure of Interests

1. Petitions

1.1 Ivanhoe Grammar School Development Plan Consultation .................................... 3

REPORTS:

2. People – Community Strengthening and Support

Nil

3. Planet – Environmental Sustainability

Nil

4. Place – Sustainable Amenity and Built Environment

4.1 Options to introduce parking overlays in Banyule's Activity Centres ........................ 5

4.2 Banyule Council - Transport Project Advocacy ..................................................... 15

4.3 Additional Paid Parking Locations in Banyule ....................................................... 28

5. Participation – Community Involvement in Community Life

5.1 Ward Fund Allocations .......................................................................................... 43

AGENDA (Cont’d)

Ordinary Meeting of Council - 23 September 2013 Page 2

6. Performance - Use Our Resources Wisely

6.1 Assembly of Councillors ........................................................................................ 45

6.2 Operating Financial Report for Period Ended 31 August 2013 .............................. 47

7. Sealing of Documents

Nil

8. Notices of Motion

8.1 Flooding of the Darebin Creek .............................................................................. 49

8.2 Victorian Police ..................................................................................................... 52

8.3 Watsonia Motor Show ........................................................................................... 53

9. General Business

10. Urgent Business

Closure of Meeting to the Public That in accordance with Section 89(2) of the Local Government Act 1989, Council close the Meeting to members of the public and adjourn for five minutes to allow the public to leave the Chamber prior to considering the following confidential matters.

11. Confidential Matters

11.1 Contractual Matters



Matters Discussed in Camera That all confidential matters and reports related to the above items remain confidential unless otherwise specified.

Closure of Meeting

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Petitions


1.1 IVANHOE GRAMMAR SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONSULTATION

Author: Andy Wilson - Team Leader - Development Planning, City Development

Ward: Griffin

File: P777/1999

A petition regarding the Ivanhoe Grammar School Development Plan with 238 signatures has been received primarily from residents living within the streets surrounding the Ivanhoe Grammar School. The petition prayer is as follows: “We the undersigned: Residents of Banyule City Council request that: Banyule City Council and its Planning staff:

1. Establish a series of community consultation meetings about the proposed Ivanhoe grammar School Development Plan to:

a. More fully audit existing amenity impacts of the Ivanhoe Grammar School, Ivanhoe Campus and its site/s use on the community; and

b. Identify the future amenity impacts of the proposed IGS Development Plan on our community; with separate community consultation meeting to review separate aspects of the Plan, so that adequate time is allowed for the community to understand and consider all the issues.

2. Establish an on-going community group, which meets regularly with Council planning staff and the school to consider suggestions for resolving school and community conflicts before the plan is approved.”

OFFICER DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Section 80C of the Local Government Act 1989 requires members of Council staff, and persons engaged under contract to provide advice to Council, to disclose any direct or indirect interest in a matter to which the advice relates. Council officers involved in the preparation of this report have no conflict of interest in this matter.

DISCUSSION

Council resolved at its ordinary meeting of 26 August 2013 in part, “That the following steps be undertaken in assessing and engaging the community effected by the proposed Ivanhoe Grammar School Development Plan:

An Expression of Interest process be undertaken for the Resident Interest Group, whereby all submitters, attendees of the consultation session and owner / occupiers previously contacted in this Development Plan approval process be given an opportunity to nominate. The Resident Interest Group is to be made up of six people, with selection to be two persons per general geographic area to the west, south and east of the school;

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Petitions

IVANHOE GRAMMAR SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONSULTATION cont’d


A further open community consultation session is to be held following receipt of answers and possibly refined submission of the Development Plan by Ivanhoe Grammar School;

The Resident Interest Group is to meet with Officers and Ivanhoe Grammar School representatives to discuss matters in more detail.”

In light of this resolution, it is considered that the community will be given significant and meaningful opportunities to engage in the application process. The applicant has been given a summary of the questions and concerns raised at the consultation session and has been asked to provide a formal response to these. Residents have also been notified of Council’s resolution and a further open community consultation session will be organised when the applicant has provided a response to issues raised by residents in their written submissions and during the consultation session of 20 August 2013.

An Expression of Interest for the Resident Interest Group will also be carried out and once established, this group will be afforded the opportunity of meeting directly with the applicant and Council Officers to work through concerns with the proposed Development Plan.

A copy of the petition cover page is provided in Attachment 1.

RECOMMENDATION

That

1. Council receives and notes the petition.

2. The primary petitioner is advised that Council considers its resolution of 26 August, regarding future consultation, is sufficient to ensure meaningful community engagement.

3. Concerns raised in the petition be considered as a submission to the Development Plan application process and incorporated into the merits assessment of the application.

ATTACHMENTS

No. Title Page

1 Petition Cover Page 56

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Place – Sustainable Amenity and Built Environment


4.1 OPTIONS TO INTRODUCE PARKING OVERLAYS IN BANYULE'S ACTIVITY CENTRES

Author: Michelle Herbert - Senior Transport Engineer, City Development

File: BS18/005/022

SUMMARY

This report provides an investigation on the options for Council to introduce a car parking overlay across Banyule’s activity centres, to enable the orderly management of parking in the context of development including the consideration of the collection of cash contributions in lieu of the provision of car parking. The following centres are recommended to have a Parking Overlay developed: Greensborough Principal Activity Centre, Heidelberg Major Activity Centre, Ivanhoe Major Activity Centre and the West Heidelberg Industrial Estate with work commencing in Heidelberg first. Once these Centres are completed, it is recommended that Parking Overlays are considered for the following Neighbourhood Activity Centres – Watsonia, The Mall-Bell Street, Ivanhoe East, Montmorency, Rosanna and Eaglemont.



HUMAN RIGHTS CHARTER

In developing this report to Council, the subject matter has been considered to determine if it raises any human rights issues. In particular, whether the scope of any human right established by the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities is in any way limited, restricted or interfered with by the recommendations contained in this report. It is considered that the subject matter does not raise any human rights issues.

CITY PLAN

This report is in line with Council’s City Plan key direction to “strengthen local activity and employment areas”.

BACKGROUND

On 16 July 2012, Council considered a report on changes to the car parking provisions in the Victorian Planning Provisions (VPP) and planning schemes which came into effect on 5 June 2012 with the introduction of Amendment VC90. Council resolved as follows: “Council Officers investigate and report back to Council on the options to introduce a car parking overlay across Banyule’s activity centres to enable the collection of cash

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contributions in lieu of the provision of car parking, including a recommendation of the centres that should be included, strategic justification that will be required and the funding implications to undertake the work.” The new car parking provisions assist with the promotion of sustainable transport options and encourage reducing the provision of car parking - applied through adjusted rates (at Clause 52.06) for certain uses e.g. shop, restaurant and removing certain permit requirements to reduce car rates. An additional tool, the Parking Overlay, allows Councils to respond to local car parking issues through mechanisms to vary requirements relating to the number of car parking spaces and financial contributions (amongst others). The Parking Overlay’s primary function is to manage car parking in a precinct, rather than on a site-by-site basis. The Parking Overlay can be used for any precinct where local parking issues can be identified, and a common strategy can be adopted to respond to them. Before a Parking Overlay is drafted, it will generally be necessary to prepare a Car Parking Plan that identifies car parking needs and issues, relates these to broader social, economic and environmental considerations and sets out what car parking objectives Council wish to achieve and how it will do this. Banyule has already adopted a Banyule Activity Centre Car Parking Policy and Strategy with objectives, principles and implementation approaches which can be utilised in the preparation of Car Parking Plans. The Strategy calls for the creation of a Car Parking Plan for Activity Centres with priorities for Greensborough, Ivanhoe and Heidelberg Activity Centres. Once prepared, a Car Parking Plan can provide the basis for, and be implemented by, a Parking Overlay or other appropriate implementation mechanism as demonstrated in Figure 1 below (taken from the DPCD Practice Note #57 The Parking Overlay, see Attachment 1).

Figure 1: Technical Context of a Parking Overlay

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TECHNICAL CONSIDERATION

Council has a general Car Parking Policy applying to Activity Centres in Banyule. This coupled with the Residential Parking Permit Policy, which has influence in the residential interface areas on the edge of Activity Centres, provides the broad Policy direction on car parking for Activity Centres. An Activity Centre Car Parking Strategy has also been adopted and this provides the nexus between parking policy and general implementation based on an Activity Centre being broken down into geographical zones radiating from a central core. All of this will be integral in informing the development and outcomes of a Car Parking Plan for an Activity Centre. Based on this Council is now in the second stage of developing parking outcomes in Activity Centres and that is around formulating a Strategy approach and preparing Car Parking Plans. How and where the application of a Parking Overlay sits within this context is demonstrated in Figure 2 below:

POLICY STRATEGY/PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

Banyule Context of a Parking OverlayPreparing a Car Parking Plan and Parking Overlay is a significant piece of work, therefore a level of analysis has been undertaken to understand the current and future parking issues/needs for each of Banyule’s 14 designated Activity Centres (ranging from Principal to Neighbourhood).

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Additionally, the Heidelberg West industrial estate has been included in this analysis given the volume of car trips and activity this area generates. The DPCD Practice Note #57 The Parking Overlay provides a list of some of the potential drivers which may suggest that a Car Parking Plan and subsequent Parking Overlay are required. Potential considerations are when the Activity Centre:

is undergoing a rapid rate of development or land use change,

attracts significant numbers of trips from elsewhere,

experiences high levels of traffic congestion,

has an established parking provision deficit and experiences physical or market conditions that affect the future provision of car parking, and/or

experiences consistently lower or higher than average car parking demand. These helped to formulate the following parking information capturing approach for each of the Activity Centres:

1. current/known parking issues; 2. strategic land use direction; 3. public transport provision (and therefore the potential to reduce car parking

provision); 4. any other relevant considerations. Greensborough (Principal Activity Centre) 1. Issues - Christmas period, WaterMarc at holiday times, Centrelink on

Grimshaw Street, trader/staff and commuter parking availability in centre. Pedestrian accessibility. Unrestricted parking areas surrounding centre are underutilised.

2. Strategic land use direction – Significant growth and change. 3. Public transport provision – Very good – Smart Bus, bus and train routes. 4. Other – Recent survey work and Parking Precinct Plan already prepared. Heidelberg (Specialised and Major Activity Centre) 1. Issues - Traders/staff and commuter parking availability. Hospital staff (8,500

staff members), out-patients and visitor access to medical complex, Magistrates Court.

2. Strategic land use direction – Significant growth and change. 3. Public transport provision – Very good – Smart Bus, bus and train routes. 4. Other - Preparing a Parking Plan is an identified priority in Council’s Activity

Centre Car Parking Strategy. Ivanhoe (Major Activity Centre) 1. Issues – Christmas period, trader/staff long stay parking, Civic Centre,

commuter parking provision and availability. Residential interface (access for residents).

2. Strategic land use direction – Significant growth and change. 3. Public transport provision – Very good. Bus and train routes. 4. Other - Preparing a Parking Plan is an identified priority in Council’s Activity

Centre Car Parking Strategy.

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Neighbourhood Activity Centres

Watsonia

1. Issues - Commuter parking provision. 2. Strategic land use direction – Strategic planning has not been progressed at

this stage. VicTrack Land (potential redevelopment & extra parking provision). 3. Public transport provision – Good. Bus and train routes. 4. Other - Nil Rosanna

1. Issues – Commuter parking provision 2. Strategic land use direction – Strategic planning has not been progressed at

this stage. Council offices redevelopment. 3. Public transport provision – Good. Bus and train routes. 4. Other – Nil

Montmorency

1. Issues – Commuter and weekend visitors parking provision. 2. Strategic land use direction – Strategic planning has not been progressed at

this stage. No significant growth expected at this stage. 3. Public transport provision – Good. Bus and train routes. 4. Other - Nil Eaglemont

1. Issues - nothing significant 2. Strategic land use direction – Strategic planning has not been progressed at

this stage. No significant growth expected at this stage. 3. Public transport provision – Fair. Train route. 4. Other - Nil Macleod

1. Issues – Some commuter parking creeping into surrounding residential streets. 2. Strategic land use direction – Strategic planning has not been progressed at

this stage. No significant growth expected at this stage. 3. Public transport provision – Good. Bus and train routes. 4. Other - Nil Ivanhoe East 1. Issues - nothing significant 2. Strategic land use direction – Strategic planning has not been progressed at

this stage. 3. Public transport provision – Fair. Bus routes. 4. Other - Infill medium density residential development is beginning to occur on

Lower Heidelberg Road, particularly with proximity to Ivanhoe. The Mall – Bell Street 1. Issues - nothing significant 2. Strategic land use direction – Strategic planning currently underway, growth

and change anticipated. 3. Public transport provision – Fair. Bus routes. 4. Other - Potential for future redevelopment.

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Bundoora


this stage. No significant growth expected at this stage. 3. Public transport provision – Poor. One bus route. 4. Other - Nil St Helena


this stage. No significant growth expected at this stage. 3. Public transport provision – Fair - bus routes. 4. Other - Nil Lower Plenty


this stage. No significant growth expected at this stage. 3. Public transport provision – Fair - bus routes. 4. Other - Nil Diamond Village


this stage. No significant growth expected at this stage. 3. Public transport provision – Fair - bus routes. 4. Other - Nil Heidelberg West Industrial Estate

1. Issues - Significant. Formal car parking is at capacity. Additional car parking is found by employees and visitors on nature strips and other undesignated areas.

2. Strategic land use direction – Strategic planning has not been progressed at this stage.

3. Public transport provision – Fair - Bus routes 4. Other - Influence of Northland Structure Plan and the redevelopment of

adjacent industrial areas in Darebin. Prioritisation of each Activity Centre Based on the foregoing, the following priority has been assigned to each centre, as shown in Table 1:

Table 1: Priority Rating

Centre Priority Centre Priority

Greensborough High Rosanna Medium

Heidelberg High Eaglemont Medium/Low

Ivanhoe High Macleod Low

Heidelberg West Industrial Estate

Medium/High Bundoora Low

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Centre Priority Centre Priority

Watsonia Medium St Helena Low

The Mall – Bell Street Medium Lower Plenty Low

Ivanhoe East Medium Diamond Village Low

Montmorency Medium

DISCUSSION AND PLANNING AMENDMENT PROCESS

The priority of centres is the first step in determining how best to approach delivering car parking plans in activity centres. Consideration also needs to be placed on how the Car Parking Plan and Parking Overlay are implemented into the Planning Scheme. To enable the Parking Overlay to be implemented into the Planning Scheme, a request would be sent to the DPCD seeking authorisation to prepare an Amendment. The Amendment documentation would include an Explanatory Report, changes to the planning scheme maps and proposed schedule to the Parking Overlay. The Amendment would go through an exhibition period with notice given to all affected land owners/managers. Upon completion of the exhibition period, Council would consider all submissions and whether to adopt the Amendment. Council may also request a Panel Hearing to consider unresolved submissions. Final Ministerial and Council approval would complete the process to have the Car Parking Overlay gazetted in the Banyule Planning Scheme. The timeframe to complete the Amendment should be within 12 months of receipt of authorisation. Grouping activity centres together so that more work can be progressed and completed concurrently with potential cost saving benefits and resourcing for each option needs be taken into account. It is estimated that the cost of producing and consulting on a car parking plan for a major activity centre would be in the region of $70,000 but this could increase due to complexity of issues and the amount of survey work required. An additional sum of $20,000 should be budgeted to produce the Parking Overlay and to implement it into the Planning scheme. There would also be a considerable internal staff resource in managing consultants, the project and the consultation response. A reference group comprising the relevant Ward Councillors and local stakeholders would also be set up to assist in the development of each Car Parking Plan which would further impinge on resources. The following table gives four options for delivery and includes an assessment of the pros and cons of each option.

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Table 2: Delivery Options for Parking Overlays

Op

tio

n Prepare Parking Plan (Parking Overlay) Implementation of Parking Overlay

into Planning Scheme

1

One Activity Centre at a time (in order of priority, excluding those of “medium/low” and “low” priority*)

One Activity Centre Parking Overlay at a time

* It could be argued that those centres ranked with a priority of “low” are unlikely to need a Car Parking Plan prepared for them.

Less resource intensive

Easier to manage and be across each Activity Centre.

Will take a shorter time to complete work. Resource Funding: Approximately $90,000 per Activity Centre at a rate of one per year (9 years)

2

One Activity Centre at a time (in order of priority)



Easier to manage and be across each Activity Centre. X Will take a long time to complete work for 15 Centres.

Resource Funding: Approximately $90,000 per Activity Centre at a rate of one per year

(15 years)

3

One Activity Centre at a time (where Strategic Land Use work has been completed; Structure Plans, Masterplans etc.*).


* Greensborough, Heidelberg, Ivanhoe, The Mall


Easier to manage and be across each Activity Centre.

Car Parking Plan follows the Structure Plan. X Delay for roll out of car parking plans in those centres without Strategic Land Use direction. Resource Funding: Approximately $90,000 per Activity Centre at a rate of one per year (4 years)

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Group Activity Centres (where Strategic Land Use work has been completed; Structure Plans, Masterplans and/or geographical location.).

Implement all activity centre Parking Overlays at the same time.

Fastest approach to preparing and implementing Parking Overlays across strategically

planned centres. X Resource intensive

Potential cost benefits (from Consultant) in preparing Parking Plans together.

Car Parking Plan follows the Structure Plan X Delay for roll out of car parking plans in those centres without Strategic Land Use direction. Resource Funding: Approximately $90,000 per Activity Centre but with a discount for being done simultaneously = $1,000,000

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FUNDING IMPLICATIONS

It is estimated that the cost of producing and public consultation on a car parking plan for a major activity centre would be in the region of $70,000 but this could increase due to complexity of issues and the amount of survey work required. An additional sum of $20,000 should be budgeted to produce the Parking Overlay and to implement it into the Planning scheme. There would also be a considerable internal staff resource in managing consultants, the project and the consultation response. Each Car Parking Plan and associated Parking Overlay would therefore cost in the region of $90,000, with a potential 15 car parking plans to be developed.

CONCLUSION

Based on the analysis above it is considered that Option 1 as described below would be the most appropriate approach to delivering Car Parking Plans and Car Parking Overlays in Banyule: Prepare Parking Plans for one Activity Centre at a time (in order of priority, excluding those of medium/low and low priority) AND implement into the Planning Scheme one Activity Centre Parking Overlay at a time. This approach is likely to be the least Council resource intensive and will respond to those Centres where significant car parking issues have been identified and where the strategic land use future of centres is already defined namely Greensborough, Heidelberg and Ivanhoe. Some parking analysis has already been prepared and this with the strategic planning direction (on parking and sustainable transport) defined in structure plans will serve as a cost effective measure and contribute to the work. The 2013/14 Capital Works Program has allocated $35,000 funding to the development and delivery of a Heidelberg Car Parking Plan this financial year. At this stage, preliminary work has commenced on the compilation of all parking issues in Heidelberg and producing a Project Brief to scope out the full extent of the work involved. The next steps will include setting up a reference group to assist in developing the Car Parking Plan and appointing a consultant to undertake survey work.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council : 1. Prepare parking plans for one Activity Centre at a time, in order of priority and implement into the Planning Scheme one Activity Centre Parking Overlay at a time. 2. Develop the Heidelberg Car Parking Plan as the first parking plan. 3. Adopt a list of prioritised Activity Centres with Heidelberg being first, followed

by Greensborough, Ivanhoe and the West Heidelberg Industrial Estate. Once these four Centres have been completed, the following Neighbourhood Activity Centres to be prepared in order: Watsonia, The Mall-Bell Street, Ivanhoe East, Montmorency, Rosanna and Eaglemont.

4. Consider funding for one Activity Centre car parking plan and parking overlay each financial year at an approximate cost of $90,000 per annum during the budget process.

a.

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ATTACHMENTS

No. Title Page

1 DPCD Practice Note#57 The Parking Overlay 57

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4.2 BANYULE COUNCIL - TRANSPORT PROJECT ADVOCACY

Author: Cameron Baird - Engineering Services Co Ordinator, City Development

File: BS20/015/004

Previous Items Council on 24 August 2009 (Proposed Arterial Road Projects)

SUMMARY

Transport concerns are an ongoing issue for the community. Council’s overarching transport strategy which helps to define the Council response and direction in dealing with many of these issues is due for revision. Council is now seeking to develop a new transport strategy for the municipality. Part of this new strategy is to seek to define Council’s advocacy stance on transport projects. Many of these projects are not necessarily within Council’s immediate control, though impact Banyule. A prioritised list of transport project advocacy has been developed to help drive future discussions and advocacy with State and Federal Government bodies. This report seeks to adopt this list as a basis for ongoing advocacy and to provide input into development of a new Integrated Transport Strategy for Banyule.



CITY PLAN

This report is in line with Council’s City Plan key direction to “support sustainable transport”.

BACKGROUND

At its meeting of 24 August 2009 Council resolved to adopt a prioritised list of arterial road transport projects for ongoing advocacy. The purpose of the priority listing was to give some guidance and direction for Councillors and Council Officers when advocating for improvements on arterial roads. VicRoads is the Responsible Authority for managing these arterial roads. A complete copy of this previous resolution is provided as Attachment 1. It is considered appropriate that the current Council be provided with an opportunity to review the previously adopted priority listing and adopt a new transport project advocacy list.

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It should be noted that the previous list precluded certain projects and areas of transport advocacy. Namely the previous list did not include the proposed extension of the Metropolitan Ring Road (the so called “missing link” or “north east link”), nor the road and intersection upgrades required as part of the redevelopment of the Greensborough Principal Activity Centre. The list also did not include public transport initiatives or projects. These have now been included following Councils consideration of various transport initiatives over recent years, including the Metropolitan Rail Development Plan. This prioritised list will help to define the Council advocacy position as part of an overarching integrated transport strategy which will be developed for community consultation over the coming year. INTEGRATED TRANSPORT STRATEGY Council’s Integrated Transport Strategy forms the basis for an overarching transport strategy for defining the goals and intent of the Council and its community in the transport realm. Council’s Integrated Transport Strategy was adopted in 2003 and set forward a Strategy for transport evolvement within Banyule for the next ten years. 2013 marks the culmination of this strategy. With transport concerns still being a significant issue for the community in 2013, the impetus to deliver a new Integrated Transport Strategy for Banyule is evident. Council’s current Integrated Transport Strategy is a thorough document with a significant number of actions and objectives being defined. Whilst a lot of these actions and objectives are still relevant and transferrable to today’s transport issues and concerns, many have evolved from this time and a fresh approach is required to revisit the core directions and actions from this document. A significant part of this review is in understanding and formalising Council’s stance on significant transport projects within Banyule and in particular setting forward Council’s advocacy stance on many of these projects, many of which are out of Council’s immediate control.

ADVOCACY

The transport projects being recommended for inclusion in Council’s ongoing advocacy stance have been considered to have an overall positive impact for the municipality and its community. It is intended that these projects will form the basis of Council’s ongoing promotion and advocacy with VicRoads, Public Transport Victoria and any other State or Federal Government bodies or entities. The projects for advocacy have been broken up into six (6) key categories; these being:

A. Major Strategic Transport Projects B. Major Arterial Road Upgrades C. Arterial Road Intersection Upgrades D. Bicycle Facilities E. Pedestrian Facilities F. Public Transport Facilities

In order to focus Council’s advocacy stance on the most important projects the number of projects in each category is proposed to be capped at five (5) projects.

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The categorised lists following detail all the advocacy projects considered as part of this review. Those projects highlighted in grey, whilst important to Council are not being proposed for inclusion in Council’s ongoing advocacy stance at this time. It is however intended that this list will be reviewed and added to over time as key projects are identified by Council for inclusion and as these noted projects are successfully delivered.

A. Major Strategic Transport Projects

A1

North East Link – Support an outer ring road solution that provides a direct freight and traffic connection from the M80 to the eastern side of the Mullum-Mullum tunnel and EastLink.

A2

Melbourne Metro – Support this important transport project, noting it’s importance in providing additional capacity to facilitate Doncaster Rail and other important network improvements.

A3

Doncaster Rail – Support an Eastern Freeway solution for this project, including a full extension to Doncaster Hill, incorporating a station at Burke Road North and extension of the route 72 tram through to Ivanhoe.

A4

Extend the South Morang rail line through to Mernda and ultimately Whittlesea.

A5

East West Link – Council has not formed a view on this project given a lack of information regarding the project impacts, including impacts on Banyule. Council seeks further information on this project so that an informed position can be taken.

B. Major Arterial Road Upgrades

B1

Greensborough Highway (Greensborough Hwy and Rosanna Road) – continue to work with VicRoads to improve safety and amenity along the route.

B2

Bolton Street – Seek support in upgrading the road to an appropriate standard for the high traffic volumes on the road. Further seek reclassification from Local Road to Arterial Road status to acknowledge its important arterial link function. This proposal is jointly supported by Nillumbik Council.

B3

Bell Street, Waterdale Road to Upper Heidelberg Road – widening and duplication, including standard width central median and separate right turn lanes. It is noted that major land acquisition would be required on the south side of the road.

B4

Waterdale Road, Dougharty Road to Kingsbury Drive - widening and duplication through the industrial area. Forms part of the “freight route” linking the industrial estate to Bell Street and Plenty Road (via Kingsbury Drive). It is noted that land acquisition would be required on the east side of the road. As part of the project, opportunities need to be considered for replacement car parking.

B5

Waterdale Road, Altona Street to Dougharty Road - duplication (to join the existing four lane road south of Altona Street to the industrial area north of Dougharty Road). Forms part of the “freight route” linking the industrial estate to Bell Street and Plenty Road (via Kingsbury Drive).

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The following projects are not considered as a priority for advocacy at this stage. Projects below are previous Council resolutions regarding potential future VicRoads

arterial road reviews. There is no indication at present into when the State Government might be considering another arterial road review.

B6

Burgundy Street – Council not accept Burgundy Street as a Municipal Road until there is a clear undertaking from VicRoads to contribute to the following:

a. The identified local rehabilitation and replacement works;

b. The existing traffic signals and Pedestrian Operated Signals remaining under VicRoads management and maintenance;

c. Total contributions from VicRoads and/or the Austin Hospital for the replacement of the pedestrian bridge as and when needed in the future; and

d. 40km/h signage being installed through the Heidelberg Activity Centre and Specialist Activity Centres.

e. Contributions towards Pedestrian Operated Signals on Burgundy Street between Cape Street and Rosanna Road, at the location of the new Heidelberg Post Office.

B7 Dora Jika Street – Not be reclassified and retain local road status.

B8 Oriel Road – Not accept Oriel Road from Bell Street to Livingstone Street as a Municipal Road until there is a clear undertaking from VicRoads to contribute to the following:

a. The identified local rehabilitation works are to be carried out by VicRoads prior to any handover;

b. The existing Pedestrian Operated Signal facilities remain under VicRoads management and maintenance; and

c. Bolton Street be adopted by VicRoads for ongoing management.

C. Arterial Road Intersections

C1 Major Arterial/Major Arterial Intersections

C1.1 Grimshaw Street/Para Road – Signalise the intersection and enable all traffic movements allowing arterial traffic to be removed from Flintoff Street. This is an important change to the strategic road network for the Greensborough Activity Centre.

C1.2 Greensborough Highway/Rosanna Road/Lower Plenty Road – Install speed and red light cameras for:

a. The right turn from Rosanna Road to Lower Plenty Road

b. The right turn from Greensborough Highway to Lower Plenty Road

c. The left turn from Lower Plenty Road to Rosanna Road

C1.3 Greensborough Highway/Grimshaw Street – major upgrade of intersection to address congestion and safety issues. Such as: Additional northbound through lane and Dual right turn from Greensborough Highway to Grimshaw Street.

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C1.4 Bell Street/Waterdale Road - increase capacity by the provision of a double right turn from Bell Street to Waterdale Road (east to north). This would involve widening of Bell Street and could be the first stage of the project listed in B2 above. It is noted that land acquisition would be required on the south side of the road (from the Repat. hospital).

C1.5 Kingsbury Drive/Waiora Road/Ruthven Street - upgrade and re-align intersection as current poor layout is a safety issue. It is noted that this project could involve the closure of Orr Street at Waiora Road, with a new access off Kingsbury Drive nearby.

C2 Major Arterial/Local Road Intersections

C2.1 Grimshaw Street/Flintoff Street – modify intersection to provide for safe pedestrian movements and remove arterial road traffic from Flintoff Street, a local road (this project is dependent on the full modification and signalising of Para Road/Grimshaw Street intersection, outlined in C1.1).

C2.2 Para Road/Rattray Road – Signalise the intersection to improve safety and pedestrian movements.

C2.3 Lower Heidelberg Road/Yarra Street - Provide Pedestrian and Bicycle signals at intersection to assist pedestrian activity and provide for possible future municipal bicycle route along Yarra Street connecting the Main Yarra Trail/Banyule Shared Trail (PBN) with the Heidelberg Railway Station and the Austin/Mercy Hospital. Safety is an issue at this intersection.

D. Bicycle Facilities

D1 Greensborough Highway (Greensborough Bypass), Yallambie Road to Metropolitan Ring Road - install bicycle lanes (PBN). This would be a connection between the new shared path along Greensborough Road (outside the Watsonia Army Barracks) and the existing shared path which was constructed as part of the Bypass project.

D2 East West Power Easement – Shared Bicycle Path, from Plenty Road, Bundoora through to the Plenty River Tail, Yallambie along the existing power easement.

D3 Banksia Street to Burke Road North, provide improved bicycle connection.

D4 Heidelberg Road, Darebin Creek to Lower Heidelberg Road, provide wider kerbside lanes or bicycle lane/s (PBN). It is noted that this would provide a connection for cyclists between the bicycle treatment along Heidelberg Road in the City of Darebin (wide kerbside lanes with Bicycle symbols) and the existing bicycle lanes along Lower Heidelberg Road.

D5 Livingstone Street - from Darebin Creek Trail to Upper Heidelberg Road (Ivanhoe Shopping Centre). (PBN) – Partially completed in 2012.

The following projects are not considered as a priority for advocacy at this stage.

D6 Bell Street – Oriel Road to Oriel Road, provide on road bicycle lanes to provide PBN connection along Oriel Road.

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D7 Kingsbury Drive – Provide shared path adjacent to the road in line with PBN.

D8 Waiora Road and Upper Heidelberg Road – Provide on road bicycle lanes in line with PBN, with no loss to on street parking provision.

D9 Para Road – Provide on road bicycle lanes in line with PBN.

D10 Southern Road – Provide on road bicycle lanes in line with PBN.

D11 Plenty Road, Greenwood Drive to Grimshaw Street (shared with City of Darebin) and Grimshaw Street to Ring Road (Shared with City of Whittlesea) - provide bicycle lanes (PBN) as part of overall route treatment which has been proposed to VicRoads by the City of Darebin.

D12 Support the development of the Northern Region Off Road Trails Strategy

D13 Upgrading of old shared path trail network to current standards on sections of the Plenty River Trail, Main Yarra Trail and Darebin Creek Trail.

E. Pedestrian Facilities

E1 Pedestrian Priority Precincts

E1.1 Provide a permanent 40 km/h pedestrian priority precinct through the core Heidelberg Activity Centre area bounded by Darebin St, Upper Heidelberg Road, Bell Banksia Link and Lower Heidelberg Road.

E1.2 Provide a permanent 40 km/h pedestrian priority precinct on Grimshaw Street, Greensborough from Henry St to Flintoff Street to complete the core pedestrian priority precinct in Greensborough.

E1.3 Provide a time dependent 40 km/h pedestrian priority precinct on Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe from Studley Road through to Waverley Avenue.

E1.4 Provide a time dependent 40 km/h pedestrian priority precinct on Lower Heidelberg Road, East Ivanhoe through the shopping strip area from at least 8am to 5pm.

E1.5 Provide a time dependent 40 km/h pedestrian priority precinct on Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna through the shopping strip area from at least 8am to 5pm.

E2 Pedestrian Crossing Facilities

E2.1 Burgundy Street, near Martin Street - pedestrian operated signals (on road) linking the Austin/Mercy Hospital on the south side of the road and consulting suites/ medical precinct on north side. (It is noted that the footpath on the south side of the road does not provide a continuous path past the Austin/Mercy Hospital. This matter is to be pursued with VicRoads and the Hospital).

E2.2 Lower Heidelberg Road, between Wilfred Road and Carmichael Street (East Ivanhoe Shopping Centre) - pedestrian operated signals at western end of shopping centre.

E2.3 Livingstone Street Ivanhoe, upgrade zebra crossing to full pedestrian operated signals

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E2.4 Burgundy Street, between Cape Street and Rosanna Road – pedestrian operated signals at midblock location to service new post office location and the Warringal Shopping Centre entrance.

F. Public Transport

F1 Hurstbridge Train Line Upgrades/Changes

F1.1 Upgrade signalling systems to provide modern in train signalling.

F1.2 Duplication of the Hurstbridge Line from Heidelberg to Rosanna.

F1.3 Rezone Greensborough, Watsonia, Macleod, and Rosanna stations into Zone 1.

F1.4 Duplication of the Hurstbridge Line from Greensborough to Eltham.

F1.5 Provide a minimum 10 minute frequency on all Hurstbridge line rail services.

The following projects are not considered as a priority for advocacy at this stage.

F1.6 Provide a fully independent line for Hurstbridge Line operations; decoupled

from the South Morang Line from Clifton Hill to the City.

F2 Hurstbridge Train Line Station Upgrades

F2.1 Construct a modal interchange at Greensborough Station to support it’s Principal Activity Centre status.

F2.2 Provide additional car parking for the following stations:

a. East side of Watsonia station

b. East side of Macleod station

F2.3 Provide new or additional Parkiteer style bicycle parking facilities at all our train stations in order of priority at:

a. Heidelberg

b. Ivanhoe

c. Greensborough

d. Watsonia

e. Macleod

f. Rosanna

g. Montmorency

h. Darebin

i. Eaglemont

F2.4 Provide a modal interchange facility at Heidelberg Station with improved pedestrian connections to the Austin hospital.

F2.5 Provide improved pedestrian bridge across the Ivanhoe Rail Station tracks to improve accessibility to the station.

F3 Banyule Route Bus Services

F3.1 Extend the 561 service through to Greensborough and improve service frequency for the route as per the State Government’s Bus Service Review and to support improved public transport connections to Latrobe University.

F3.2 Increase SmartBus services to provide a 10min service frequency for services in priority order:

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a. 903

b. 902

c. 901

F3.3 Improve bus services and frequencies to railway stations and provide greater coordination with service timetabling.

F3.4 Improve bus services to the Viewbank area through improvements to the 517 service and consideration for additional routes to the area.

F3.5 Retain the 549 service from Ivanhoe to Northland and extend weekend and night services contrary to the State Government’s Bus Service Review.

CONCLUSION

Transport concerns are an ongoing issue for the community. Council’s overarching transport strategy which helps to define the Council response and direction in dealing with many of these issues is due for revision. Council is now seeking to develop a new transport strategy for the municipality. Part of this new strategy is to seek to define Council’s advocacy stance on transport projects. Many of these projects are not necessarily within Council’s immediate control, though impact Banyule. A prioritised list of transport project advocacy has been developed to help drive future discussions and advocacy with State and Federal Government bodies.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Adopt the following prioritised list of projects for ongoing advocacy with VicRoads, Public Transport Victoria and the State and Federal Governments:

A. Major Strategic Transport Projects

A1. North East Link – Support an outer ring road solution that provides a direct freight and traffic connection from the M80 to the eastern side of the Mullum-Mullum tunnel and EastLink. A2. Melbourne Metro – Support this important transport project, noting it’s importance in providing additional capacity to facilitate Doncaster Rail and other important network improvements. A3. Doncaster Rail – Support an Eastern Freeway solution for this project, including a full extension to Doncaster Hill, incorporating a station at Burke Road North and extension of the route 72 tram through to Ivanhoe. A4. Extend the South Morang rail line through to Mernda and ultimately Whittlesea. A5. East West Link – Council has not formed a view on this project given a lack of information regarding the project impacts, including impacts on

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Banyule. Council seeks further information on this project so that an informed position can be taken.

B. Major Arterial Road Upgrades/Duplication/Changes

B1. Greensborough Highway (Greensborough Hwy and Rosanna Road) – continue to work with VicRoads to improve safety and amenity along the route. B2. Bolton Street – Seek support in upgrading the road to an appropriate standard for the high traffic volumes on the road. Further seek reclassification from Local Road to Arterial Road status to acknowledge its important arterial link function. This proposal is jointly supported by Nillumbik Council. B3. Bell Street, Waterdale Road to Upper Heidelberg Road – widening and duplication, including standard width central median and separate right turn lanes. It is noted that major land acquisition would be required on the south side of the road. B4. Waterdale Road, Dougharty Road to Kingsbury Drive - widening and duplication through the industrial area. Forms part of the “freight route” linking the industrial estate to Bell Street and Plenty Road (via Kingsbury Drive). It is noted that land acquisition would be required on the east side of the road. As part of the project, opportunities need to be considered for replacement car parking. B5. Waterdale Road, Altona Street to Dougharty Road - duplication (to join the existing four lane road south of Altona Street to the industrial area north of Dougharty Road). Forms part of the “freight route” linking the industrial estate to Bell Street and Plenty Road (via Kingsbury Drive).

C. Arterial Road Intersections C1 - Major Arterial/Major Arterial Intersections

C1.1. Grimshaw Street/Para Road – Signalise the intersection and enable all traffic movements allowing arterial traffic to be removed from Flintoff Street. This is an important change to the strategic road network for the Greensborough Activity Centre. C1.2. Rosanna Road/Lower Plenty Road/ Greensborough Highway – Install speed and red light cameras for:

a) The right turn from Rosanna Road to Lower Plenty Road b) The right turn from Greensborough Highway to Lower Plenty

Road c) The left turn from Lower Plenty Road to Rosanna Road

C1.3. Greensborough Highway/Grimshaw Street – major upgrade of intersection to address congestion and safety issues. Such as: Additional northbound through lane and Dual right turn from Greensborough Highway to Grimshaw Street.

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C1.4. Bell Street/Waterdale Road - increase capacity by the provision of a double right turn from Bell Street to Waterdale Road (east to north). This would involve widening of Bell Street and could be the first stage of the project listed in B2 above. It is noted that land acquisition would be required on the south side of the road (from the Repat. hospital). C1.5. Kingsbury Drive/Waiora Road/Ruthven Street - upgrade and re-align intersection as current poor layout is a safety issue. It is noted that this project could involve the closure of Orr Street at Waiora Road, with a new access off Kingsbury Drive nearby.

C2 - Major Arterial/Local Road Intersections

C2.1. Grimshaw Street/Flintoff Street – modify intersection to provide for safe pedestrian movements and remove arterial road traffic from Flintoff Street, a local road (this project is dependent on the full modification and signalising of Para Road/Grimshaw Street intersection, outlined in C1.1). C2.2. Para Road/Rattray Road – Signalise the intersection to improve safety and pedestrian movements. C2.3. Lower Heidelberg Road/Yarra Street - signalise intersection to assist pedestrian activity and provide for possible future municipal bicycle route along Yarra Street connecting the Main Yarra Trail/Banyule Shared Trail (PBN) with the Heidelberg Railway Station and the Austin/Mercy Hospital. Safety is an issue at this intersection.

D. Bicycle Facilities

D1. Greensborough Highway (Greensborough Bypass), Yallambie Road to Metropolitan Ring Road - install bicycle lanes (PBN). This would be a connection between the new shared path along Greensborough Road (outside the Watsonia Army Barracks) and the existing shared path which was constructed as part of the Bypass project. D2. East West Power Easement – Shared Bicycle Path, from Plenty Road, Bundoora through to the Plenty River Tail, Yallambie along the existing power easement. D3. Banksia Street to Burke Road North, provide improved bicycle connection. D4. Heidelberg Road, Darebin Creek to Lower Heidelberg Road, provide wider kerbside lanes or bicycle lane/s (PBN). It is noted that this would provide a connection for cyclists between the bicycle treatment along Heidelberg Road in the City of Darebin (wide kerbside lanes with Bicycle symbols) and the existing bicycle lanes along Lower Heidelberg Road. D5. Livingstone Street - from Darebin Creek Trail to Upper Heidelberg Road (Ivanhoe Shopping Centre). (PBN) – Partially completed in 2012.

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E. Pedestrian Facilities E1. Pedestrian Priority Precincts

E1.1. Provide a permanent 40 km/h pedestrian priority precinct through the core Heidelberg Activity Centre area bounded by Darebin St, Upper Heidelberg Road, Bell Banksia Link and Lower Heidelberg Road. E1.2. Provide a permanent 40 km/h pedestrian priority precinct on Grimshaw Street, Greensborough from Henry St to Flintoff Street to complete the core pedestrian priority precinct in Greensborough. E1.3. Provide a time dependent 40 km/h pedestrian priority precinct on Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe from Studley Road through to Waverley Avenue. E1.4. Provide a time dependent 40 km/h pedestrian priority precinct on Lower Heidelberg Road, East Ivanhoe through the shopping strip area. E1.5. Provide a time dependent 40 km/h pedestrian priority precinct on Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna through the shopping strip area from at least 8am to 5pm.

E2. Pedestrian Crossing Facilities

E2.1. Burgundy Street, near Martin Street - pedestrian operated signals (on road) linking the Austin/Mercy Hospital on the south side of the road and consulting suites/ medical precinct on north side. (It is noted that the footpath on the south side of the road does not provide a continuous path past the Austin/Mercy Hospital. This matter is to be pursued with VicRoads and the Hospital). E2.2. Lower Heidelberg Road, between Wilfred Road and Carmichael Street (East Ivanhoe Shopping Centre) - pedestrian operated signals at western end of shopping centre. E2.3. Livingstone Street Ivanhoe, upgrade zebra crossing to full pedestrian operated signals. E2.4. Burgundy Street, between Cape Street and Rosanna Road – pedestrian operated signals at midblock location to service new post office location and the Warringal Shopping Centre entrance.

F. Public Transport

F1. Hurstbridge Train Line Upgrades/Changes

F1.1. Upgrade signalling systems to provide modern in train signalling. F1.2. Duplication of the Hurstbridge Line from Heidelberg to Rosanna. F1.3. Rezone Greensborough, Watsonia, Macleod, and Rosanna stations into Zone 1.

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F1.4. Duplication of the Hurstbridge Line from Greensborough to Eltham. F1.5. Provide a fully independent line for Hurstbridge Line operations; decoupled from the South Morang Line from Clifton Hill to the City.

F2. Hurstbridge Train Line Station Upgrades

F2.1. Construct a modal interchange at Greensborough Station to support it’s Principal Activity Centre status. F2.2. Provide additional car parking for the following stations:

a) East side of Watsonia station b) East side of Macleod station

F2.3 Provide new or additional Parkiteer style bicycle parking facilities at all our train stations in order of priority at:

a) Heidelberg b) Ivanhoe c) Greensborough d) Watsonia e) Macleod f) Rosanna g) Montmorency h) Darebin i) Eaglemont

F2.4. Provide a modal interchange facility at Heidelberg Station with improved pedestrian connections to the Austin hospital. F2.5. Provide improved pedestrian bridge across the Ivanhoe Rail Station tracks to improve accessibility to the station.

F3. Banyule Route Bus Services

F3.1. Extend the 561 service through to Greensborough and improve service frequency for the route as per the State Government’s Bus Service Review and to support improved public transport connections to Latrobe University. F3.2. Increase SmartBus services to provide a 10min service frequency for services in priority order:

a) 903 b) 902 c) 901

F3.3. Improve bus services and frequencies to railway stations and provide greater coordination with service timetabling. F3.4. Improve bus services to the Viewbank area through improvements to the 517 service and consideration for additional routes to the area. F3.5. Retain the 549 service from Ivanhoe to Northland and extend weekend and night services contrary to the State Government’s Bus Service Review.

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2. That Council write to VicRoads, the Victorian Department of Transport and Public Transport Victoria to advise them of this resolution.

ATTACHMENTS

No. Title Page

1 Council Priorities - Arterial Road Projects - 2009 71

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4.3 ADDITIONAL PAID PARKING LOCATIONS IN BANYULE

Author: Ana Caicedo - Project Engineer, City Development

Ward: Griffin, Olympia

File: BS20/035/004

Previous Items Council on 26 August 2013 (Item 4.1 - Additional Paid Parking Locations

in Banyule)

Council on 17 December 2012 (Item 9.1 - Additional pay parking locations in Banyule)

SUMMARY

Following the Council resolution on 17 December 2012 to investigate potential paid parking locations within the municipality, nine locations were assessed for paid parking facilities; four sites in Griffin Ward and five sites in Olympia Ward. The assessment included site visits to consider existing demand for parking and the appropriateness of the existing pedestrian infrastructure around the assessed zones, as well as some consideration of the effect on the demand for parking in the surrounding areas. Installation of these facilities is proposed to be considered in future Capital Works Budgets. It is recognised that paid parking is a tool that can help manage parking demands in Activity Centres and areas of high parking demand. Further paid parking locations could be identified throughout Banyule’s key activity centres through the development of parking plans.



CITY PLAN

This report is in line with Council’s City Plan key direction to “support sustainable transport”.

BACKGROUND

At its meeting of 17 December 2012 Council considered a Notice of Motion in regard to Additional Pay Parking Locations in Banyule. Council resolved that:

“1. That a report be prepared for Council on possible additional paid parking locations within the Municipality.

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ADDITIONAL PAID PARKING LOCATIONS IN BANYULE cont’d


2. The appropriate officer take the necessary action to install as soon as possible a paid parking system on the vacant land at the corner of Flintoff Street and Para Road, Greensborough:

a. Such action to include signage, fencing, minor earth works, advertising and appropriate approvals;

b. Costs be charged to Greensborough car parking account with revenue going into the same account;

c. A report come back to Council six months after its implementation; d. Greensborough Traders be advised.

3. The appropriate officer take the necessary action to reinstall as soon as possible a paid parking system within Studley Road, Heidelberg adjoining the Austin Hospital:

a. Such action to include appropriate signage and associated installation of equipment;

b. Costs be charged to the Heidelberg car parking account with revenue going into the same account to repay the costs;

c. A report come back to Council six months after its implementation; d. The Heidelberg Traders and Austin hospital be advised.”

This report looks to respond to item 1 of this resolution. At its meeting of 26 August 2013 Council considered and deferred a previous version of this report. Additional information has been included in this report as requested by the Council.

CURRENT SITUATION

Council currently administers 183 paid parking spaces in the municipality. The majority of these (61.7%) are near the Heidelberg Activity Centre. Occupancy data collected in May and June 2013 on the Heidelberg sites shows that the average occupancy rate on a weekday is 90.2%. Attachment 1 contains a detailed chart of occupancy rates for some of these sites and Attachment 2 illustrates their location. At this time, 69.4% of the paid parking spaces are served by “Pay and Display” machines in Banyule: 70 spaces in Greensborough, and 57 in Heidelberg and Eaglemont. The other areas are served by traditional single bay “lollipop” parking meters. During May and June 2013, a total of 13 parking infringements were issued in the paid parking areas in Heidelberg and Eaglemont. Of these, 11 were issued at the pay and display zones.

TECHNICAL CONSIDERATION

The supply of parking is limited; therefore charging for its use is a way of managing its demand and to produce a better allocation of this resource. Given the increasing demand for parking spaces in and around some of the Activity Centres and business areas in the municipality, paid parking offers a means to help manage this. However, it is essential to approach these changes in a comprehensive manner. In order to lower their travel costs motorists usually try to avoid paid parking areas. A parking fee introduction or variation in one location will often shift cars to park at

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other locations and therefore it may be necessary to introduce time parking restrictions in the surrounding areas to reduce the impact of intrusion into residential areas.

FUNDING IMPLICATIONS

The costs of installing additional parking meters must cover the purchase and installation of the machines, their operation and maintenance expenses, and the costs of installing new or modifying existing line marking and parking signs. Subject to the type of machine, these costs may vary. At the moment, two ticket machines serve 25 spaces in Studley Road, Heidelberg. A “one machine per 12 parking spaces” ratio appears to be acceptable to provide a good level of customer service. Using this ratio, the approximate maximum distance from the vehicle to the machine would be 35 metres. For the installation of a ticket machine to serve 12 parking spaces the estimated initial costs are between $16,500 and $22,500 as detailed in Table 1. Table 1: Ticket Machine Cost Estimate

Purchase and installation of machine Solar Power

$15,000 $21,000

Operation, maintenance and administration-related costs (per annum, ongoing)

$1,000

New line marking and signage $500

TOTAL COST Solar Power

$16,500 $22,500

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Parking Plans for Heidelberg, Greensborough and Ivanhoe Activity Centres were identified in Council’s Activity Centre Car Parking Policy and Strategy adopted on November 2010. They are seen as key components of bringing each of the Centres’ parking facilities into line with this Policy and Strategy and seek to provide for a more equitable parking distribution to meet current and future demands. Amongst other things these plans would consider and respond to such factors as:

Possible parking relocation from proposed changes;

Possible paid parking locations;

Suitable parking fees to ensure optimal turnover and use; and

Cost estimates for possible paid parking provision. The development of the parking plans would require significant data gathering, survey, consultation, study and expertise. It is envisaged that most of this capacity would be sourced through external agencies. It is anticipated that a typical parking plan for Heidelberg, Ivanhoe and Greensborough would cost in the vicinity of $70,000. Council has set aside $35,000 in the 2013-2014 budget to commence a Parking Plan for Heidelberg.

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It is suggested that Parking Plans be developed with the priority of Heidelberg, Greensborough and finally Ivanhoe over a number of years to provide ongoing learning and appropriate consideration. Notwithstanding this, there have been several locations identified where paid parking could be introduced with minimal impact on the community.

POSSIBLE PAID PARKING LOCATIONS

As a result of Council’s Resolution on December 17 2012, Councillors were consulted on possible additional paid parking locations. No immediate locations were identified for the Bakewell, Beale, Grimshaw, Hawdon, and Ibbott wards. The following locations were identified for Griffin and Olympia wards:

Griffin Ward Olympia Ward Brown Street, Heidelberg Banksia Street, Bellfield Norman Street, Ivanhoe Crissane Road, Heidelberg West Powlett Street, Heidelberg Edwin Street, Heidelberg Heights Stradbroke Avenue, Heidelberg Perkins Avenue, Bellfield Waterdale Road, Heidelberg Heights

Attachment 3 contains a table that summarises the existing conditions and proposed changes to each of these locations. The proposed restrictions are expected to cater for all-day users and short-term visitors. The restrictions generally allow for more parking time than the surrounding streets. The suggested charges are in line with the charges in paid parking zones in the surrounding areas. It is recommended that Council reconsiders the charges and restrictions mentioned in this report for each location at the time of installation of paid parking systems. Some of the streets within a 150 metres radius from the proposed paid parking areas do not have parking restrictions at the moment. The introduction of paid parking in these locations has the potential to increase the demand for parking in the adjacent roads. In such locations it is recommended that Council consult the residents on possible timed parking restriction installation as part of any nearby paid parking installation. Griffin Ward The identified locations within this ward are in the vicinity of important trip attractors in Banyule. These facilities attract not only visitors but also staff members and are of significant importance to the municipality’s economic development. Therefore, a mixture of all-day and short-term parking restrictions should be provided. A plan for the four locations within Heidelberg and Ivanhoe that were assessed as possible sites for paid parking installation is shown in Attachment 4. It also identifies their corresponding parking capacity. The map highlights the surrounding areas within 150 metres of these locations. Heidelberg Brown Street Due to the limited sightlines along Brown Street, four paid parking spaces are supported between Mortimer Street and Powlett Street. The current restrictions in the surrounding streets allow for a maximum stay of two hours.

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If paid parking is introduced at this location, a three hour parking restriction and a $2 per hour fee are recommended to promote good turnover and use of the machine. Additionally it is recommended that parking time restrictions be extended in Martin Street, Powlett Street and Upper Heidelberg Road, subject to community consultation. Given current occupancy levels and the reduced capacity for parking along this road section, it is envisaged that the costs related to the installation of a ticket machine would be recovered in approximately 18 months. Powlett Street The demand for parking at this location is high and the section between Darebin Street and Brown Street could accommodate up to 29 vehicles, therefore, the installation of three machines is recommended.

Nevertheless, the level of service for some of these car spaces would not be considered acceptable given the lack of a footpath directly adjacent to the parking, and the grades in parts of this area. Figure 1 highlights some of these concerns at one point along this section. The construction of such a facility is recommended before introducing paid parking at this location.

Currently, a service path runs parallel to the east side of this road section for about two thirds of its length. This facility is currently utilised as a shared area for pedestrians and vehicles.

Figure 1: Powlett Street between Darebin Street and Brown Street, Heidelberg

By using part of the existing service road as detailed below and shown in Figure 2; it is estimated that reasonable pedestrian access facilities could be accommodated for around $25,000.

Using the existing service road between Darebin and the Warringal Cemetery entrance as a shared path;

Installing parking bays with wide (0.5 metres) lines along the kerb side to allow for pedestrian movements; and

Constructing a footpath between Brown Street and the Warringal Cemetery entrance.

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Figure 2: Proposed Path in Powlett Street, Heidelberg

It is recommended that the charges and restrictions be similar to those existing along Darebin Street, Upper Heidelberg Road and Powlett Street (south of Darebin Street) these being: $2 per hour with a maximum daily fee of $10, on weekdays from 8am to 6pm. The extension of parking restriction areas along Darebin Street and Martin Street should be considered, subject to community consultation, should paid parking be installed. Stradbroke Avenue The demand for parking at this location is high given its proximity to the Warringal and Austin Hospitals, and to other facilities. The streets surrounding this site have parking restrictions currently in place. Taking into account the existing time restrictions, the installation of three-hour parking restrictions is suggested with a $2 charge per hour on weekdays between 8:00am and 5:00pm, and on Saturdays between 8:00am and 1:00pm. An alternative option to this, is to extend the parking restrictions at this locations to match the existing ones along Studley Road between Banksia Street and Burgundy Street. Subject to the location of tree roots and underground services, two ticket machines to serve 23 spaces could be installed to serve this area. Figure 3 details the recommended location for these machines.

Figure 3: Proposed Ticket Machine Locations in Stradbroke Avenue, Heidelberg

Ivanhoe Norman Street The south-east side of Norman Street between Waterdale Road and Seddon Street currently accommodates 28 vehicles. Due to the lack of space to install ticket machines between the vehicles and the property boundary it is recommended that two ticket machines are installed on the nature strip adjacent to the car parking bays. This arrangement would increase the approximate maximum distance from the vehicle to the machine. Figure 4 highlights the current parking arrangements at this location.

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At the moment, these spaces provide for all-day parking and therefore it is recommended that no time restrictions are installed at this location. Opposite to the site, an off-road car park caters for short-term visitors to Ivanhoe. A charge of $1 per hour, with a maximum of $4 is proposed from Monday to Friday, between 8:00am and 6:00pm.

Figure 4: Angle Parking at Norman Street, Ivanhoe Olympia Ward The identified locations within this ward are in the vicinity of important trip attractors in Banyule. These facilities attract not only visitors but also staff members and are of significant importance to the municipality’s economic development. Therefore, it is recommended that a mixture of all-day and short-term parking restrictions be provided. The plan in Attachment 5 illustrates the five locations within Olympia ward that were assessed as possible sites for paid parking along with their corresponding parking capacity. The map also highlights the surrounding areas within 150 metres of these locations. Bellfield Banksia Street This road section has capacity to allocate 14 vehicles; one machine could be installed on the nature strip to serve this area and allow for pedestrian traffic (subject to location of underground infrastructure). It is suggested to install all-day parking, with a $1 charge per hour and a maximum $3 all-day fee, between 8:00am and 5:00pm on weekdays. If paid parking is introduced at this location, it is recommended that residents be consulted on the restrictions further along Banksia Street and on Osney Avenue, Garth Street and Iffley Court. Perkins Avenue Currently, the demand for parking along this road is high between Waterdale Road and Plunkett Street with the capacity of accommodating about 50 vehicles. Four ticket machines could be installed along this section with the same parking fees and restrictions suggested for Edwin Street. It is worth noting that the demand for parking in many of the surrounding residential streets may increase with the introduction of charges along Perkins Avenue. At the moment, the following roads have unrestricted parking along some or all their length:

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Ashe Crescent Orange Court

Daphne Crescent Perkins Avenue (between Oriel Road and Plunkett Street)

Lime Court Plunkett Street Heidelberg Heights Edwin Street At the moment parking is not permitted along the majority of the length of Edwin Street between Banksia Street and Bell Street. A consultation process with relevant stakeholders is currently being undertaken. Approximately 42 parking spaces could be created between Banksia Street and Forster Street. The installation of four machines is recommended at this location. The west side of Edwin Street, between Forster Street and Bell Street is not suitable for the installation of paid parking facilities given the existence of vehicular crossings at the Sir William Hall Hostel, and the proximity to the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. Please refer to Figure 5 for a photo of this area. If parking restrictions are to be installed on Edwin Street, it is recommended that a $1 per hour fee be introduced, with a maximum of $3 per day on weekdays between 8:00am and 5:00pm for 30 spaces, and that 12 spaces are created for short-term parking (2-hour parking) with a $1 per hour charge.

Figure 5: Edwin Street, Heidelberg Heights

Given that the introduction of parking along this section has the potential of attracting motorists to park here (instead of deterring them to use these spaces), it is expected that no major effects would be caused in the surrounding areas. The risk of not attracting motorists should be assessed. Waterdale Road Between Griffiths Street and Perkins Avenue, 45 unrestricted parking spaces exist on the west side of Waterdale Road. The footpath is in good condition and depending on the location of underground services four ticket machines could be installed. It is suggested that a combination of two-hour parking (12 spaces) and all-day parking (33 spaces) is provided at this location to mainly serve visitors and staff of the Repatriation Hospital. The restrictions in the surrounding streets apply from 8:00am to 6:00pm on weekdays; therefore it is recommended to install the same time limits at this site with a $1 fee per hour and a maximum charge of $3 for the day.

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Prior to the introduction of paid parking along Waterdale Road, the installation of parking restrictions for Orange Court, Pearse Street and Griffiths Avenue is recommended. Heidelberg West Crissane Road This location is within an industrial area in Banyule. In the past, motorists parked their vehicles on the nature strip in this area to better facilitate large vehicle access along the street. More recently, and in line with Council’s initiative to enforce parking on nature strips, motorists are parking on the road. To allow for the access of trucks into the area, parking must be prohibited near the intersections of Seehan Road, Kylta Road, Korong Road and Waterdale Road. Thus, the amount of on-street parking for Crissane Road that can be provided is approximately 69 spaces. Pedestrian facilities exist between Waterdale Road and Korong Road (21 spaces), while the remaining road reserve does not provide services to pedestrians. Figure 6 shows both of these areas. The construction of a standard footpath is recommended before introducing paid parking between Seehan Road and Korong Road. The estimated cost for the installation of a standard footpath in this location is $70.000. This footpath would further discourage parking on the nature strip area.

Figure 6: North side of Crissane Road, Heidelberg West

Given the size of the properties in the area and the provision of parking at La Trobe University for staff, students and visitors, the risk of not attracting motorists to pay and park must be assessed. It is also recommended that following consultation, parking restrictions are considered along some sections of Seehan Road, Northern Road, Kylta Road, Korong Road, Kolora Road, Mologa Road and Waterdale Road, to mitigate potential access and visitor parking concerns should parking displacement occur. If paid parking is introduced at this location, a $1 per hour fee, with a $3 maximum charge is recommended with restrictions on weekdays between 8:00am and 5:00pm. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Enforcement Currently, parking officers patrol the municipality on a regular basis during work hours and on weekdays. The installation of parking restrictions and related paid parking out of working hours and on weekends should be supported by an increase

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of patrolling during these times, especially in areas where the parking restrictions have been put in place to increase parking turnover. System standardisation Almost half (49.6%) of the existing paid parking spaces near the Heidelberg Activity Centre are served by traditional parking meters (Please refer to Figure 7). Given the increasing need for frequent maintenance, and the possible installation of more pay and display machines in the municipality it is recommended that Council allocates funds to replace these machines, as part of other paid parking works in the area.

Figure 7: Existing ‘Lollipop’ Meter in Darebin Street, Heidelberg

Taking into account the decommissioning of the existing machines and the costs related to the installation of new machines, it is expected that the total upgrade costs would be around $140,000. Table 2 details the breakdown of these costs. Table 2: Estimated Replacement Costs

LOCATION REPLACEMENT

COSTS

Upper Heidelberg Rd, Heidelberg $ 20,500

Powlett St, Heidelberg $ 43,000

Darebin St, Heidelberg (between Upper Heidelberg Rd and Powlett St)

$54,500

Darebin St, Heidelberg (between Martin St and Stradbroke Ave)

$ 21,000

TOTAL ESTIMATE $139,000

CONCLUSION

The analysis of the information collected for the assessment of the locations shows that parking demand exists for most of the sites. The installation of paid parking machines needs to take into account the surrounding infrastructure and further investigations should be made to confirm the location of underground services. The suggested parking fees and time restrictions for the locations assessed are in line with those in paid parking zones in the surrounding areas. It is recommended that Council reconsiders the charges and restrictions mentioned in this report for each location at the time of installation of paid parking systems.

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Given the possibility of a high impact on the demand for parking in surrounding streets, community consultation regarding the introduction or extension of parking restrictions in residential streets is highly recommended. An increase of patrolling activity during weekends and out of working hours is recommended, especially at locations where paid parking restrictions operate at these times. It is suggested that Council consider further possible paid parking locations within Activity Centres through the development of Activity Centre Parking Plans, allowing a more strategic approach to determining suitable locations within an area. The estimated cost related to the installation of approximately 304 paid parking spaces in the discussed locations is about $599,000. Table 3 details the breakdown of these costs. Table 3: Estimated Installation Costs

LOCATION INSTALLATION

COSTS

Brown St, Heidelberg $ 22,500

Norman St, Ivanhoe $ 33,000

Powlett St, Heidelberg $ 91,000

Stradbroke Ave, Heidelberg $ 45,000

Banksia St, Bellfield $ 22,500

Crissane Rd, Heidelberg West (between Korong Rd and Waterdale Rd)

$ 45,000

Crissane Rd, Heidelberg West (between Sheehan Rd and Korong Rd)

$142,000

Edwin St, Heidelberg Heights $ 66,000

Perkins Ave, Bellfield $ 66,000

Waterdale Rd, Heidelberg Heights $ 66,000

TOTAL ESTIMATE $599,000

As part of the proposed paid parking works in Heidelberg, it is recommended that Council considers the allocation of funds to replace the existing coin only parking machines in Heidelberg. The estimated cost associated to the replacement of these machines is $139,000.

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. Install paid parking on the south side of Brown Street, Heidelberg, between Powlett Street and Mortimer Street as part of the Capital Works Program for future years:

a. Including the installation of equipment, appropriate signage and line

marking; b. Including the consultations and installation of time parking restrictions in

the surrounding area (150 metre) in line with Council’s standards for

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provision of parking restrictions; c. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs and revenue be captured in

the Heidelberg car parking account.

2. Construct a footpath along Powlett Street between Brown Street and Darebin Street, in Heidelberg, as part of the Capital Works Program for future years and install paid parking:



the surrounding area (150 metre) in line with Council’s standards for provision of parking restrictions;

c. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs and revenue be captured in the Heidelberg car parking account.

3. Install paid parking on the south-east side of Norman Street, Ivanhoe,

between Waterdale Road and Seddon Street as part of the Capital Works Program for future years:




c. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs and revenue be captured in the Ivanhoe car parking account.

4. Install paid parking on the west side of Stradbroke Avenue, Heidelberg,

between Burgundy Street and Darebin Street as part of the Capital Works Program for future years: a. Including the installation of equipment, appropriate signage and line

marking; b. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs and revenue be captured in

the Heidelberg car parking account.

5. Install paid parking on the north side of Banksia Street, Bellfield, between Waterdale Road and Osney Avenue as part of the Capital Works Program for future years:




c. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs and revenue be captured in the Heidelberg car parking account.

6. Install paid parking on the north side of Crissane Road, Heidelberg West,

between Korong Road and Waterdale Road as part of the Capital Works Program for future years:


marking;

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b. Including the consultations and installation of time parking restrictions in the surrounding area (150 metre) in line with Council’s standards for provision of parking restrictions;

c. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs and revenue be captured in the Heidelberg West car parking account.

7. Construct a footpath along the north side of Crissane Road, Heidelberg West,

between Seehan Road and Korong Road, as part of the Capital Works Program for future years and install paid parking:




c. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs, and revenue be captured in the Heidelberg West car parking account.

8. Install paid parking on the west side of Edwin Street, Heidelberg Heights,

between Forster Street and Banksia Street as part of the Capital Works Program for future years:


marking; b. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs, and revenue be captured in

the Heidelberg car parking account; c. The Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital be advised of this resolution.

9. Install paid parking on the south side of Perkins Street, Bellfield, between

Waterdale Road and Plunkett Street as part of the Capital Works Program for future years:




c. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs, and revenue be captured in the Heidelberg car parking account;

d. The Banksia-La Trobe Secondary College be informed of this resolution.

10. Install paid parking on the east side of Waterdale Road, Heidelberg Heights, between Griffiths Street and Banksia Street as part of the Capital Works Program for future years:




c. Ongoing operational and maintenance costs, and revenue be captured in the Heidelberg car parking account;

d. The Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital be advised of this resolution.

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11. Review the fees for each paid parking location at the time of installation of any paid parking infrastructure and during the budget process from year to year.

12. Consider any other possible paid parking locations within the Activity Centres

through the development of Activity Centre Parking Plans, allowing a more holistic and strategic approach to determining further suitable locations within an area.

13. Consider the development of a Parking Plan for Greensborough and then

Ivanhoe as part of the Capital Works Program for future years.

14. Upgrade the existing coin only parking machines on Upper Heidelberg Road, Darebin Street and Powlett Street over a number of years as part of the Capital Works Program.

15. Note the additional enforcement activities required as part of the introduction of paid parking at these localities and consider additional funding to support this in future years.

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1 Weekday average occupancy rates at some paid parking locations in Banyule - May and June 2013

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2 Existing paid parking locations in Heidelberg and Eaglemont 76

3 Summary table of existing conditions and proposed changes 77

4 Proposed additional parking locations - Griffin Ward 78

5 Proposed additional parking locations - Olympia Ward 79

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Participation – Community Involvement in Community Life


5.1 WARD FUND ALLOCATIONS Author: Gabrielle Hegarty - Acting Executive Assistant CEO & Councillors,

Executive

File: BS02/015/002

SUMMARY

One split Ward Fund Allocation application has been submitted for consideration:

1 Councillor Name: Cr Craig Langdon

Ward: Olympia Ward

Funding Recipient: Livingstone Community Centre

Amount Requested by Applicant: $1957.10

Ward Fund Contribution: $978.55

Purpose/Reason: Play equipment to be purchased from Learning Resource Catalogue which is produced by Education Expense Co. Contribution is half of the applicant request. This is a joint application with Griffin Ward.

Works Completed Yes/No: No

Paid By Applicant Yes/No: No

2 Councillor Name: Cr Jenny Mulholland

Ward: Griffin Ward

Funding Recipient: Livingstone Community Centre

Amount Requested by Applicant: $1957.10

Ward Fund Contribution: $978.55

Purpose/Reason: Play equipment to be purchased from Learning Resource Catalogue which is produced by Education Expense Co. Contribution is half of the applicant request. This is a joint application with Olympia Ward.

Works Completed Yes/No: No

Paid By Applicant Yes/No: No

Please Note: Copy of application forms and supporting documentation provided attached (refer Attachment 1).

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WARD FUND ALLOCATIONS cont’d


RECOMMENDATION

That the Ward Fund Allocations for Livingstone Community Centre (split application) be approved for payment and the beneficiaries be notified of Council’s decision.

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1 Livingstone Community Centre Application 80

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Performance - Use Our Resources Wisely


6.1 ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS Author: Emily Outlaw - Governance Officer, City Development

File: BS02/015/002

SUMMARY

Under the Local Government Act 1989 an Assembly of Councillors is defined as: A meeting of an advisory committee of the Council, if at least one Councillor is present or; A planned or scheduled meeting of at least half of the Councillors and one member of Council staff which considers matters that are intended or likely to be- a) the subject of a decision of the Council or; b) subject to the exercise of a function, duty or power of the Council that has been delegated to a person or committee. In accordance with Section 80A of the Local Government Act 1989 Council is required to report as soon as possible to an Ordinary Meeting of Council a record of any assemblies of Councillors held. Below is the latest listing of notified assemblies of Councillors held at Banyule City Council. RECORD OF ASSEMBLIES

1 Date of Assembly: 9 September 2013

Type of Meeting: Councillor Briefing

Matters Considered: Items on the Council Agenda for the Ordinary Meeting of 9 September 2013 (excluding confidential items)

2.1 Olivia Newton-John Wellness Walk: Sunday 15 September 2013

4.1 Notice of Decision Ivanhoe Shopping Centre - Special Rate Scheme

4.2 Pedestrian/Cyclist "Black Area" program

5.1 Ward Fund Allocations

6.1 Certification of the 2012/2013 Financial Statements, Standard Statements and Performance Statement

6.2 Review of the Councillor Code of Conduct

6.3 Assembly of Councillors

6.4 Council Meeting Dates for 2014

9.1 Development Planning Sustainable Housing Forum

9.2 Ivanhoe Park Croquet Club Opening

9.3 Eaglemont Spring Fair

9.4 East Ivanhoe Bowls Opening

9.5 Banyule Scouts Association AGM

9.6 Passing of Andrea Bow

9.7 Greensborough Central Rotary Group

9.8 Watermarc 1st Birthday

9.9 Response to Public Forum

10.1 East West Link - Proposed Roadway Linking Eastern Freeway and Citylink

Councillors Present: Mark Di Pasquale Craig Langdon Tom Melican

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ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS cont’d


Jenny Mulholland Wayne Phillips

Staff Present: Simon McMillan, Chief Executive Officer Allison Beckwith, Acting Director – Community Programs Scott Walker, Director – City Development Keith Yeo, Director – Corporate Services Gina Burden, Manager – Governance, Information and Laws Vivien Ferlaino, Governance & Information Co-Ordinator Arun Chopra, Acting Director – City Services

Others Present: Nil

Conflict of Interest: Nil

2 Date of Assembly: 9 September 2013

Type of Meeting: Strategic Property Group

Matters Considered: Confidential Matters – Property and Proposed Developments

Councillors Present: Mark Di Pasquale Craig Langdon Tom Melican Jenny Mulholland Wayne Phillips

Staff Present: Scott Walker, Director – City Development Jeanette Kringle, Property Co-Ordinator Michael Hutchison, Projects Co-Ordinator – City Development

Others Present: Nil

Conflict of Interest: Nil

RECOMMENDATION

That the Assembly of Councillors report be received.

ATTACHMENTS

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6.2 OPERATING FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2013

Author: Doug Baker - Financial Accountant, Corporate Services

File: BS12/025/001

SUMMARY

Presentation of Operating Financial Report for two months ended 31 August 2013.

CITY PLAN

This report is in line with Council’s City Plan objective of "manage our financial resources in a sustainable manner".

BACKGROUND

The Financial Report has been prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards. Council’s financial performance for the first two months of the financial year is on budget and an operating surplus is expected to be achieved in the 2013/2014 financial year. The consolidated operating surplus at 31 August 2013 is $64,199,701 which is within $14,306 of the estimated budget. This operating surplus to date largely results from the full recognition of rates at the beginning of the financial year in accordance with the Accounting Standards. Small timing variances exist from the Capital Works Program, but they are not material. There are no other variances that exceed our significant variance thresholds. The financial results in this Report show strong stability over the two months. There have been no material variances identified in the last two months. Expenditure on the Capital Works Program is in close alignment with budgeted expenditure, with a variance to 31 August 2013 of less than $1,500. Property Reallocation Program Council’s practice is to provide details to the public in relation to property acquisitions and disposals as soon as practicable after contractual matters have been settled. There have not been any property transactions that have been finalised during the four month period from 1 May 2013 to 31 August 2013. Economic Data For the first two months of the financial year all of Council’s investments have been held in high rated short-term Bank Term Deposits. Currently the Term Deposits are earning an average of 3.81%.

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OPERATING FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2013 cont’d


On 8 May 2013, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) reduced the official cash rate to 2.75%. This was further reduced by 0.25% to 2.5% on 7 August 2013. Council’s Term Deposit interest rates are directly influenced by the movements in the RBA official cash rate. Council is placing its investments in Term Deposits with major and secondary Banks.

CONCLUSION

At this early stage in the financial year, it is generally considered too early for budget variances of significance to have taken place. The economic data and investment environment has been reasonably stable in recent months.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Operating Financial Report for the period 31 August 2013 be received.

ATTACHMENTS

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1 Operating Financial Report two months ended 31 August 2013 84

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Notice of Motion


8.1 FLOODING OF THE DAREBIN CREEK Author: Cr Craig Langdon

File: BS24/060/001

TAKE NOTICE that it is my intention to move:

That Council write to: 1. Melbourne Water requesting a meeting with senior officers to discuss strategies

for addressing the increasing problem of flooding along the Darebin Creek.

2. The Minister for Planning and to the Minister for Water highlighting the plight of the Darebin Creek due to increased urbanisation of the catchment and request they apply additional pressure on the Growth Area Authority and Melbourne Water to develop strategies to best protect the ecological health and amenity of the Darebin Creek waterway.

3. Darebin City Council, City of Yarra and the City of Whittlesea highlighting the

plight of the Darebin Creek due to increased urbanisation of the catchment and request their cooperation in lobbying the Growth Area Authority and Melbourne Water to develop strategies to best protect the ecological health and amenity of the Darebin Creek waterway.

4. The Darebin Creek Management Committee, Darebin Parklands Association,

Friends of the Darebin Creek, Department of Planning and Community, Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure and La Trobe University to advise them of this resolution.

Explanation Council has received a letter from the Darebin Creek Management Committee raising concern over a number of issues affecting the Darebin Creek, most notable, the rapid urbanisation of the Darebin Creek catchment in the northern growth corridors that threaten the health and amenity of the Darebin Creek waterway. Advice received from Council officers details some of the background and issues at play in the Darebin Creek catchment. Background Darebin Creek rises near Woodstock on Melbourne’s northern outskirts. The creek flows through Epping and Reservoir before joining the Yarra River at Alphington. The Darebin Creek is more than 50 kilometres in length and its catchment drains an area of 129 square kilometres. Approximately half of this area is urbanised, containing pockets of industry. Approximately 13 square kilometres or 20% of the total area of the Banyule City Council drains to the Darebin Creek. Suburbs including Heidelberg West (including the Heidelberg West Industrial Estate), Heidelberg Heights, Ivanhoe, Bellfield and Bundoora all drain to the Darebin Creek.

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FLOODING OF THE DAREBIN CREEK cont’d


Banyule residents benefit significantly from open recreation areas along the lower Darebin Creek as well as shared trail infrastructure that Council has recently invested heavily in with other key stakeholders. Issues to Consider The Darebin Creek was formerly an intermittent stream, however urbanisation of the Darebin Creek catchment in the northern growth areas as well as the urban infill development occurring in the lower parts of the catchment closer to the Melbourne CBD has resulted in permanent water flow in the Darebin Creek. The change in land use from permeable to non-permeable surfaces results in stormwater being directed to drainage systems and the Darebin Creek in much higher volumes and velocities. The increase in both volume and velocity of stormwater flows in the Darebin Creek is having a detrimental effect on the health and structure of the waterway. Some of the impacts include:

Scour, erosion, undercutting and slumping of creek banks

Sedimentation of soil, gravel and rock from eroded sections of the creek

Changes to structure, direction and composition of the creek

Loss of vegetation, reduced survival rate of new plantings

Damage to infrastructure, debris accumulation, costly clean up and repair and replacement of infrastructure

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FLOODING OF THE DAREBIN CREEK cont’d


It is the responsibility of Melbourne Water, as the Metropolitan Drainage Authority and Waterway and Flood Plain Management Authority of the Darebin Creek, to address the flooding issues associated with the rapid urbanisation of the Darebin Creek catchment, develop appropriate standards of flood mitigation associated with new and existing urban development and develop strategies to protect the ecological health and amenity of the Darebin Creek waterway.

CR CRAIG LANGDON Olympia Ward

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1 Letter from Darebin Creek Management Committee 92

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Notice of Motion


8.2 VICTORIAN POLICE Author: Cr Craig Langdon

File: BS02/015/002


1. That Council honours the Victoria Police Members who lost their lives in the line of duty by:

a. Holding an annual event (morning or afternoon tea) as part of the Victorian

Police Blue Ribbon day; b. Supporting Council representation and attendance at the Annual Blue Ribbon

Foundation Ball; and c. Establishing an award, to be given to a serving Police Member within the City

of Banyule as recognition for outstanding service, in the name of Clyde James Smith in honour of Constable Smith who lost his life in 1935 while on duty and who was recently recognised by rededication at the Warringal Cemetery.

2. That Council allow the recipient of the Award to be determined by Victoria

Police, and that the award be given at the Council Annual event.

Explanation On 17 August I had the privilege of attending the Victorian Police 2013 Blue Ribbon Ball with the Mayor and Councillors Briffa and Di Pasquale to honour the 157 Police who lost their lives in the line of Duty. This is an event worthy of Councils ongoing support. On 24 August I was honoured to represent the City of Banyule at the rededication of Constable Clyde James Smith resting place at Warringal Cemetery. It was during this service attended by Victoria Police, the Victorian Government, the Police Association and descendants of Constable Smith that I discovered his direct descendent have severed more than 250 years in the Victorian Police Force this included his 3 sons. I also discovered that other Local Government Areas dedicate an Award to the local Police for outstanding service in their community. Given that Constable Smith lost his life while on duty and his family has served over 250 years with the Victorian Police I firmly believe that to have a local award his memory would highlight our respect for the Victorian Police and those who lost their lives in the line of duty. At the dedication I spoke to the Blue Ribbon Foundation, the Acting Superintendent of the Banyule Police and the family of Clyde Smith and they were all in favour of the annual event and the Award.

CR CRAIG LANGDON Olympia Ward

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Notice of Motion


8.3 WATSONIA MOTOR SHOW Author: Cr Rick Garotti

File: WMS0913


“That Council allocates a one off budget allocation to a maximum value of $8,900 to prepare Watsonia Shopping Centre for the Watsonia Motor Show on 9 November 2013.”

Explanation Watsonia will host the annual Watsonia Motor Show on 9 November 2013. In preparation for the event, Council, the Watsonia Traders’ Association and others will engage in a range of activities to clean, tidy and maintain the shopping centre and its environs. The principal services involved in preparing for the motor show are Parks and Gardens, Cleansing, Youth and Community Partnerships and Infrastructure Maintenance. Economic Development will provide a coordinating function. Many of the preparation activities can be absorbed within existing service delivery, such as trimming of hedges, garden bed maintenance, litter pick-up and graffiti removal. However, some activities will require further resources, including pressure cleaning of footpaths (up to $5,000), pressure cleaning of bins (up to $900) and freshening up of line markings and painting of street furniture (approximately $3,000). The total amount of budget allocation required is a maximum of $8,900. An alternative option of staff taking part in a ‘working bee’ approach to tidy the centre has been considered unviable in achieving the outcomes required, because of:

Expectations for similar approaches to other events.

The need for specialist skills sets and use of specialist equipment.

CR RICK GAROTTI GrimshawWard

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Nil

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ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL ON 23 SEPTEMBER 2013 Page 55

1.1 Ivanhoe Grammar School Development Plan Consultation

Attachment 1 Petition Cover Page ......................................................................... 56

4.1 Options to introduce parking overlays in Banyule's Activity Centres

Attachment 1 DPCD Practice Note#57 The Parking Overlay ................................. 57

4.2 Banyule Council - Transport Project Advocacy

Attachment 1 Council Priorities - Arterial Road Projects - 2009 ............................. 71

4.3 Additional Paid Parking Locations in Banyule

Attachment 1 Weekday average occupancy rates at some paid parking locations in Banyule - May and June 2013 ...................................... 75

Attachment 2 Existing paid parking locations in Heidelberg and Eaglemont .......... 76

Attachment 3 Summary table of existing conditions and proposed changes .......... 77

Attachment 4 Proposed additional parking locations - Griffin Ward ....................... 78

Attachment 5 Proposed additional parking locations - Olympia Ward .................... 79

5.1 Ward Fund Allocations

Attachment 1 Livingstone Community Centre Application ..................................... 80

6.2 Operating Financial Report for Period Ended 31 August 2013

Attachment 1 Operating Financial Report two months ended 31 August 2013 ................................................................................................ 84

8.1 Flooding of the Darebin Creek

Attachment 1 Letter from Darebin Creek Management Committee ........................ 92

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