Notice of Traffic Management Safety Committee Meeting

Wednesday 2 August 2017

MEMBERSHIP

Cr Robin Coleman (Presiding Member)

Cr Damian Wyld Cr Bernie Keane Cr Peter Field Representative of SAPOL Representative of Department of Planning, Transport & Infrastructure

NOTICE is given pursuant to Sections 87 and 88 of the Local Government Act 1999 that the next TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING will be held in the Civic Centre, 571 Montague Road, Modbury on WEDNESDAY 2 AUGUST 2017 commencing at 10.00am A copy of the Agenda for the above meeting is supplied

JOHN MOYLE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dated: 28 July 2017

CITY OF TEA TREE GULLY

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING 2 AUGUST 2017

AGENDA 1. Opening and Welcome

Acknowledgement of Country Statement “The City of Tea Tree Gully recognises this City’s considerable natural and cultural heritage, including thousands of years of Traditional Ownership by the Kaurna people and the more recent contributions from all who live here. We build on this heritage today by respecting and listening to each other, being receptive to new ideas and acting wisely for the current and future well-being of our community”.

2. Attendance Record: 2.1 Present 2.2 Apologies 2.3 Record of Officers in Attendance 2.4 Record of Number of Persons in the Public Gallery 2.5 Record of Media in Attendance

3. Confirmation of Minutes to the Previous Meeting

That the Minutes of the Traffic Management Safety Committee Meeting held on 7 June 2017 be confirmed as a true and accurate record of proceedings.

4. Public Forum Available to the public to address the Committee on policy, strategic matters or items that are currently before the Committee. Total time 10 mins with maximum of 2 mins per speaker. For more information refer to Council’s website www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au

5. Deputations Requests from the public to address the meeting must be received in writing 5 days prior to the meeting and approved by the Presiding Member. For more information refer to Council’s website www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au

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6. Presentations

6.1 Historic Drive, Highbury - Traffic Safety Concerns Mr Gabby D’Aloia, Manager Civil Assets, to provide the committee with an overview of recent traffic accidents and community concerns raised with regard to Historic Drive, Highbury. Staff will provide an overview of recent events, traffic statistics and possible options available to Council for investigation. Community members may be present to hear the presentation.

Requests to present to the meeting must be received in writing 5 days prior to the meeting and approved by the Presiding Member. For more information refer to Council’s website www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au

7. Petitions - Nil

8. Declarations of Conflicts of Interest

Members are invited to declare any material, actual and/or perceived conflicts of interest in matters appearing before the Committee.

. 9. Motions Lying on the Table - Nil

10. Adjourned Business - Nil 11. Motions Lying on the Table - Nil 12. Management Reports

Office of the Chief Executive Officer - Nil Assets & Environment *10.1 Investigation of Traffic Management surrounding the Highbury Primary

School……………………………………………………………………………….7 Organisational Services & Excellence - Nil Community & Cultural Development - Nil

13. Notice of Motions - Nil

14. Motions without Notice 15. Questions on Notice - Nil

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16. Questions without Notice

17. Information Reports

17.1 Traffic Management Safety Committee - update to Terms of Reference ............ 13

18. Status Report on Council and Committee Resolutions

18.1 Status Report on Committee Resolutions ........................................................... 23

19. Other Business

20. Section 90(2) Local Government Act 1999 – Confidential Items - Nil A record must be kept on the grounds that this decision is made.

21. Date of Next Meeting

4 October 2017

22. Closure

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REPORT FOR

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING

MEETING DATE

02 AUGUST 2017

RECORD NO: D17/42060 REPORT OF: ASSETS & ENVIRONMENT TITLE: INVESTIGATION OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

SURROUNDING THE HIGHBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL PURPOSE To provide details of traffic management investigations around the Highbury Primary School.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Traffic Management Safety Committee notes the findings contained in the report entitled ‘Investigation of Traffic Management surrounding the Highbury Primary School’ and dated 2 August 2017 that states staff will install and modify traffic control devices in the vicinity of the Highbury Primary School under delegated authority.

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BACKGROUND At the Traffic Management Safety Committee (TMSC) held on 5 April 2017, the Committee resolved the following;

1. That an investigation be undertaken in relation to the Traffic Management issues surrounding the Highbury Primary School.

2. That the investigation and report include consideration of: a. Driveway entrance from Car Park at the Corner of Payne Street and

Honeysuckle Drive, Highbury b. Review of existing signage and line marking in Council car park c. Improving and reducing congestion entering into the School from Council Car

Park d. Traffic Management along Beckman Road, Highbury e. Impact on local residents f. Impacts on safety g. And any other issue deemed relevant by staff

3. That a report be provided to the Traffic Management Safety Committee outlining the

investigation and findings DISCUSSION Driveway entrance from Car Park at the corner of Payne Street and Honeysuckle Drive, Highbury. The entrance to the car park is located on the corner of Payne Street and Honeysuckle Drive, Highbury with an ‘In Only’ sign and ’10 km/h’ speed limit sign. Although the entry is located on a bend in the road, the sight distance for motorists and pedestrians is adequate and satisfies the requirements of the relevant Australian Standards. Inspections around the Highbury Primary School were undertaken on Wednesday 28 June 2017 between 2.40-3.10pm, Thursday 29 June 2017 between 8.30-9.00am and Tuesday 25 July 2017 between 2.45-3.20pm Some queuing was observed, however travel movements along Honeysuckle Drive and Payne Street were not impeded. The observed queuing and temporary congestion is typical of many other locations around schools within the City of Tea Tree Gully and there are no suggested changes to the existing entry, exit and car parking layout. Faded line marking along Honeysuckle Drive and Payne Street should be and will be refreshed. Review of existing signage and line marking in Council car park The signage within the Council car park is in good condition and compliant with the relevant Australian Standards. The car park lime marking was renewed in early 2016. The ‘Kiss and Drop’ zone is clearly marked and is functioning as intended.

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Improving and reducing congestion entering into the School from Council Car Park Traffic movement within the car park and around the school was monitored both in the morning and the afternoon peak periods. Some queuing and congestion was observed, for a relatively short period of time, however this is also observed at many other schools, particularly during the afternoon pickup. Traffic Management along Beckman Road, Highbury The current school zone on Beckman Road is approximately 170m long with an Emu crossing located within the school zone. It is proposed to extend the school zone at the eastern end of Beckman Avenue to Brett Court approximately 100m, due to vehicles being parked beyond this location. During the site visits it was noted that the Emu Crossing was not being used in accordance with the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) ‘Manual of Legal Responsibilities and Technical Requirements for Traffic Control Devices’. The Emu crossing may not be located in best location and as such further investigation and discussions with the school is recommended. The existing ‘Kiss and Drop’ zone accommodates approximately nine vehicles and is located just beyond the school crossing. An indented parking area is located in Beckman Avenue providing eighteen car parking spaces and includes a disabled car parking space. Impact on local residents - Impacts on safety - And any other issue deemed relevant by staff Residential properties around schools are typically impacted for short periods particularly around morning drop off and pick up times. The existing parking restrictions attempt to provide a balance between providing amenity for residents and for motorists dropping-off and collecting children at the school. However, one of the main objectives is to provide a safe environment for motorists and pedestrians, this requires constant review of traffic conditions and monitoring compliance with the current parking restrictions. Additional traffic control devices and modification to existing arrangements are not considered necessary. Traffic Data Traffic surveys were undertaken along Beckman Avenue in 2003, Payne Street in 2004 and Honeysuckle Drive in 2014. The urban default speed limit of 50km/h applies to Beckman Avenue, Payne Street and Honeysuckle Drive. The recorded traffic volumes and speeds are considered appropriate for these roads and this data is presented on the following map.

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Vehicle Crash Data Vehicle Crash Data between 2006 and 2016 indicates that no crashes have been recorded along Beckman Avenue, Honeysuckle Drive or Payne Street. Pedestrian Facilities The pedestrian bridge opposite Andrea Street has been identified for an upgrade in the 2017-2018 financial year, subject to a 50% funding contribution from the Department for Education and Child Development (DECD), as the property boundary between DECD land and Council land, is located in the middle of the creek. Council will continue to liaise with the school and DPTI and encourage the School to take part in the Way2Go Program to further improve safety around the School. ORGANISATIONAL IMPACTS Strategic Plan/Policy Theme: Healthy and Safe Aspiration: Our community is healthy and safe Objective 1: A community where people are safe in our public places and spaces. Objective 3: A community where people have easy access to places, spaces and services

that support good health

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Theme: Vibrant and Liveable Aspiration: Our city is a desirable and sustainable place to live Objective 1: A city that is made up of places and spaces that are appealing and easy to

access Legal Any Traffic Control Devices installed by Council must comply with:

1. The Australian Standard 1742 2. Minister for Transport’s Notice, dated August 2013, and Section 17 of the

Road Traffic Act, 1961 3. The Code of Technical Requirements 4. Be approved by an authorised person or Council.

Risk – identification and mitigation Nil People and work plans The issues that have been identified within the report will be actioned as a part of normal staff duties. Financial Line marking will be funded through an operational budget in the current financial year. Assets Nil Environmental Nil Community and stakeholder impact Nil Community and stakeholder engagement Council staff will contact the Highbury Primary School to further discuss taking part in the Department of Planning, Transport and Infractructure’s Way2Go Program.

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Promotion and communications of Council decision and operational impacts Nil Attachments N/A Report Authorisers

Frank Trimboli

Team Leader Civil Assets 8397 7379

Gabby D'Aloia

Manager Civil Assets 8397 7351

Thornton Harfield

Director Assets & Environment 8397 7283

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INFORMATION REPORT TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING 02 August 2017 Office of the Chief Executive Officer Traffic Management Safety Committee - update to Terms of Reference (D17/41652) At its meeting on 25 July 2017, a report was presented to Council to provide some clarity on responsibilities for the Traffic Management Safety Committee (TMSC) in regards to traffic control devices via the Committee’s Terms of Reference (ToR). To provide some background, the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure grants General Approval to Council for Traffic Control Devices via an Instrument (with some exceptions). Council may authorise any officer to exercise powers conferred to them from this Instrument. Council officers are assigned the delegations, as it is expected that they have certain qualifications and experience to undertake the requirements of the Minister’s authorisations. However Council cannot authorise a Committee with the same powers. Originally, the Committee’s ToR included the delegations which were assigned to officers of Council. This potentially provided the impression that the Committee had delegations for certain traffic control devices. The Delegations Register (which was presented to Council for annual review at its meeting on 27 June 2017), already included the delegations to Council officers and has never included delegations of this nature to the Committee (which appeared inconsistent with the Committee’s ToR). The report considered on 27 June 2017 did reference that the Terms of Reference for the TMSC needed to be updated in order to clarify that there are no Committee delegations for traffic control devices, however it was an oversight at the time to not formally revise the Committee’s Terms of Reference via a Council resolution. As a result, at its meeting on 25 July 2017 Council resolved to update the Terms of Reference for the Traffic Management Safety Committee to align the ToR with the delegations. Full details of the changes are provided in the Council – Notice, Agenda and Reports – 25 July 2017, pages 7-31. Attachment 1 is the updated Traffic Management Safety Committee - Terms of Reference adopted by Council on 25 July 2017.

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Attachments 1. TMSC - Terms of Reference and Membership - attachment for July 2017 meeting .. 15 Report Authorisers

Tanya Hook

Team Leader Governance & Policy 8397 7397

Ilona Cooper

Manager Governance & Policy 8397 7310

John Moyle

Chief Executive Officer 8397 7201

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Status Report on Committee Resolutions 02 AUGUST 2017 Note: This report is provided as information only. Confidential actions have been removed from the Status Report

Pending Actions

Nil

Completed Actions

Minute No. Meeting Date Officer Subject Completed

46 05 April 2017 Frank Trimboli

Notice of Motion - Pedestrian Crossing on Lower North East Road between Dordoy Street and Dene Road (Cr Coleman)

24/07/2017

D17/27346 24 Jul 2017 - 12:30 PM - Kelli Strugnell Action completed by: Kelli Strugnell Letter received from DPTI and circulated at meeting in May 2017 stating survey results showed numbers are too low at this time. 30 May 2017 - 3:31 PM - Gabby D'Aloia correspondence was sent to DPTI requesting they install a pedestrian crossing as per the resolution of Council 30 May 2017 - 2:15 PM - Kelli Strugnell DPTI have done a pedestrian count. Currently waiting for confirmation from DPTI prior to issuing letter. Minute No. Meeting Date Officer Subject Completed

50 05 April 2017 Gabby D'Aloia

Notice of Motion - Investigation of Traffic Issues surrounding Highbury Primary School (Cr Field)

26/07/2017

D17/27351 26 Jul 2017 - 1:39 PM - Kelli Strugnell Action completed by: Kelli Strugnell Report will be presented at the meeting on 2 August 2017 03 Jul 2017 - 3:34 PM - Gabby D'Aloia Outcome of investigations to be presented at the TMSC, 2 August 2017. 30 May 2017 - 3:28 PM - Gabby D'Aloia Revised Target Date changed by: Gabby D'Aloia From: 19 Apr 2017 To: 02 Aug 2017 Reason: Investigations are on-going and will be presented to the TMSC at the meeting 2 Aug 2017

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