Agenda - Rathfarnham ACM 8th October 2013

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Date:
08/10/2013 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 10th September 2013

Corporate

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor A-M. Dermody
Responsibility:
Michelle Galvin

"That this Committee requests the Manager to provide free Wi-fi  in Rathfarnham village so as to encourage footfall and in turn support employment within our area."

Libraries

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Libraries
Responsibility:
Libraries

Library News & Events

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Libraries
Responsibility:
Libraries

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Libraries
Responsibility:
Libraries

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Libraries
Responsibility:
Libraries

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Community

Headed Items

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

Application for Grants (No Business)

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor A-M. Dermody
Responsibility:
Willie Sheils

"To ask the Manager to confirm the number of unemployed people living in the Rathfarnham ward and also to confirm how many of those people are currently engaged in 'back to work (education)' programmes such as Youthreach, JobsBridge and Community Employment Schemes etc.  To ask the Manager in relation to Community Employment Schemes  specifically within the County, how much of the Council's budget was allocated to such schemes in 2013, how much has been spent year -to-date and if possible to confirm how many such CES  projects there were within the Rathfarnham ward and if possible to identify same.  Finally is it proposed that there would be any reduction in the budget for the CES programme for 2014?"

Housing

Headed Items

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Parks

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Bill Kearney

"To ask the Manager to include in the 2014 tree pruning programme the two large trees outside houses 44 and 46 Ashton Avenue?"

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor A-M. Dermody
Responsibility:
Bill Kearney

"A request was made some time back for the trees along Ballyroan Crescent to be removed/cut back.  To ask the Manager  for an up to date Arboricultural programme showing the works completed to date and identifying the order of work from now to the end of the year.  To ask the Manager to confirm the budget allocated to such works for 2013, whether or not there are likely to be any reductions in the Manager's budget for such works for 2014.

Headed Items

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

PROVISION OF FOOTPATH AT STOCKING WELL TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO FOOTBALL PITCHES AT KNOCKLYON PARK

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Bill Kearney

2013 Arboricultural Works Programme progress update

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Parks Department

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Parks Department

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

Cathaoirleach’s Business

"That the Manager give a report on what contact have been made with the different receivers regarding the taking in charge of the small wooded area between Stocking Well and Woodstown estate.  I had requested previously that a forest footpath be installed to run from Stocking Well to the playing fields at Knocklyon Park."

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor A-M. Dermody
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"That this Committee requests the Manager to seek to have the walkway between the Edmondstown road and the Owendoher river that is just south of the Cloragh Mills Apartments opened up to pedestrians.Over the last few years, this area has been cleared and a path laid. Gates have been provided to access the path but for some reason, all access is blocked with signs saying 'unauthorised access prohibited'. If this walkway were to be opened up parents of children attending Edmondstown National School could walk their Children to school. The very narrow path on this road make this dangerous but this new pathway is far safer."

Environment

Questions

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Maire Ni Dhomhnaill

"To ask the Manager to have the rear lane of houses 6/8 Glenmore Park cleared of rubbish and household items.  Could the Council's litter warden call or leaflet the block of house to warn against fly tipping?"

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor A-M. Dermody
Responsibility:
Bill Kearney

"Last month I requested the location litter bins (emphasis on the plural) at the new bus stops on the Firhouse Road next to the junction with Ballyroan Road/Butterfield Avenue, thank you this has been partly done. However in seeking 'bins plural' I had hoped that bins would be placed at/near each of the bus shelters.  The bin placed last month has worked well in so far as there is no longer any rubbish at this location.  At an earlier RAC in reply to a request by me for more bins I was told that the Council had plenty of bins in stock and were seeking to know further locations, why then was there not a bin put on the opposite side of the road at the out-ward bus shelter?"

Headed Items

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Donna Lakes

Bottle bank Grange Rd / Sarah Curran Ave

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Dave OBrien

DELIVERIES TO RATHFARNHAM SHOPPING CENTRE

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Environmental Services

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Environmental Services

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Bill Kearney

Cathaoirleach’s Business

"That Manager report on why there has been a delay on the previously promised litter bins at the two Bus stops at the start of the Grange Road."

Water & Drainage

Headed Items

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Roads

Questions

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Coburn
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"To ask the Manager to review the pedestrian crossing options between Woodfield and Scholarstown Park as the current pedestrian only exit from Woodfield is not aligned with the current pedestrian crossing lights?"

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor A-M. Dermody
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"An item was placed on the agenda for the May Area Committee meeting relating to the pedestrian barrier on Ballyboden Road which is in poor condition.  This was to be inspected by your engineer and action taken.  This does not appear to have happened?" 

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor A-M. Dermody
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Manager to access the need to replace the footpaths in the area of Orchardston and Willowbank Drive and in particular outside the house at (Address supplied) (new) and where the paths are found to be in need of repair. To ask if it is not the case already to add this path to the programme of works.  To ask what budget allocation was earmarked for such works within our ward and what projects have been completed thus far and if there is any further path works planned for the rest of the year. 

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor A-M. Dermody
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Manager to confirm the budget allocation for path replacement for the year 2013 and can confirm what works have been completed year to date within the Rathfarnham ward.  Secondly, to ask the Manager, if there is likely to be any reduction in the 2014 budget for such path works?"

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor A-M. Dermody
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"To ask the Manager if anything can be done to slow down traffic on Ballyroan Crescent, particularly traffic heading in the direction of the schools.  To ask if the Manager for his opinion on whether or not installing ramps would help the situation? To ask the Manager if there is anything that can be done to restrict traffic parking illegally on paths and on corners during key school times (in addition to using the services of the Community Garda).  There is currently a request made by the schools that during key school times that a one-way system be observed, it may be that such parents are either unaware or choose to ignore the request but is it possible for the Council to consider signage notifying drivers of such driving restrictions thereby increasing awareness?"

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

WINTER MAINTENANCE PLAN

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

Landscaping of the Southern Cross Route leg of the M50 from Balrothery to the county boundary with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

Cathaoirleach’s Business

"That the Manager give an update on the Boden Park Residents application for replacement of road signage at Boden Park Estate under the social credits scheme. The residents have done great work to enhance Boden Park."

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"That the Manager update the committee on the Zebra Crossing requested by the BDRA at Orchardstown Avenue."

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"That the Manager give a report on why there has been a delay in the reinstatement of the green area at Glenvara Park at the rear of Castlefield Park. The area was to be reinstated by the Bus lane contractor when they were finished. The area also acts as a flood plain for future flood prevention."

Development

Headed Items

H-I (19)
Submitted by:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.
Responsibility:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.
Responsibility:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.
Responsibility:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.

Cathaoirleach's Business (No Business)

Planning

Questions

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor A-M. Dermody
Responsibility:
Tony Shanahan

"To ask the Manager if he would please ascertain the total development levies received by this Council  in relation to the Loreto Abbey development and whether or not there are any further sums due or bonds which fall to be paid?"

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

"To ask the manager to report on the status of planning application SD13A/0139 particularly with regard to demolition of outbuildings and to report on whether the house and outbuildings are protected structures?

Headed Items

H-I (20)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

Planning Files

A. Large Applications Under Consideration

B. Files Requested by Members

H-I (21)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Tony Shanahan

TAKING IN CHARGE REPORT

H-I (22)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Dara Larkin

New Works

Ballycullen Oldcourt Draft Local Area Plan (LAP)

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Dara Larkin

Cathaoirleach’s Business

"That the Manager give report on the outcome of the Local Area Plan for Ballycullen/Stocking Avenue/Oldcourt."