Headed Items
Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of the Rathfarnham Area Committee Meeting of Tuesday 8th April 2014
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide details on the grass cutting schedule for the ward in 2014 and if the schedule was met and if the schedule was not met to outline why?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the rats in Rathfarnham Castle playground and childrens park. Has poison been laid recently, or please advise what measures have been taken to limit their spread?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the removal of two tree stumps on Glendown Lawns as soon as possible?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the trees that are blocking the traffic light at the junction of Glendown Avenue and Cypress Drive to be pruned as it is a serious health and safety issue?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the progress being made on the refurbishment of the bridge at Osprey?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a complete update on the following derelict sites:
1. Ballyroan House Lodge
2. Newbrook House, Taylors Lane
3. The rear of 644 Whitechurch Road?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if the Parks Department has agreed to clear away and provide topsoil to get the community garden at Willbrook Park up and running?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to agree to including the Pure Mile area in the schedule of roads sweeping in future programmes?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the operation of (a) the dog run and (b) the TASC Pavilion in Tymon Park to date, and to make a statement on each matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for immediate remedial action to be taken at the derelict former McHugh's site, given the poor visage resulting from the partial works undertaken over the summer. To ask the Manager to further liaise with the owner of the adjoining premises to remove graffiti impacting on the site, and to ensure the site is fully cleaned up and landscaped appropriately, and fully secured, as was stated in the Council's requirements regarding the Derelict Sites Register?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if grafitti in the Templeogue and surrounding areas is cleaned up on an ad hoc basis or if there is a systematic clean up of grafitti on a regular basis and if so at what intervals. Related to this matter, if the Council has any plans to install cameras to catch images of these "artists" in order to try and prevent such vandalism?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to outline the current situation with the tree pruning programme, outlining list of estates to be dealt with over the next 12 months?"
"To ask the Chief Executive what is the current situation with the playing pitches at Elkwood? Can he please confirm what provision has been made for local sports club, Knocklyon United, and can he also please outline the future plans for the Elkwood Pitches?"
Headed Items
New Works
The development of a new park at Stocking Well
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange to have the sides of the bridge on the climbing frame in Tymon Park covered in as it presents a danger to young children."
"That the Chief Executive report on the fact that Whitechurch FC were allocated a junior pitch adjacent to the existing senior pitch beside the community centre by SDCC. This has never materialised. I submit that we vote on having the resources allocated to have the pitch set up. The club are currently using the school pitches which they have to maintain themselves and this is not a permanent arrangement, rather a goodwill one which can be removed at any time."
"That the Chief Executive update this meeting as to the progress to date with regard to the playspace initiative for the Ward. It is fair to say that the initiative across the County and most notably within the Rathfarnham Ward has not been well received by residents. Two suggested locations that from my instructions would welcome a playspace might be around Stocking Avenue and indeed this suggestion has been made by me and accepted by the Manager at earlier RAC meetings, a second suggestion would be in Glendoher Park, there is unlikely to be the same level of opposition from residents as Glendoher Park is sufficiently away from individual houses as not to draw concerns that the space might be a magnet for anti-social gatherings."
"That this Committee mandates a concerted and concentrated programme of work to remove the high levels of graffiti, including particular tags, in the area under its remit through direct Council labour and through liaison with other agencies and companies. This Committee requests a detailed report at its meetings in October, November and December detailing the work carried out on this specific issue."
"That this Committee requests that a pilot scheme designed to implement the litter by laws of this council be set up to include two villages in the area and two residential shopping areas."
"That South Dublin County Council employ outside contractors to help deal with the considerable backlog in their tree pruning programme to help ensure that the programme is complete within 12 months."
Water & Drainage
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if the cause of flooding on Wainsfort Drive and also at the end of Fortfield Road (KCR end) was ever discovered and what, if any, steps have been taken by the Council to prevent this from recurring?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Council prioritises the Ballycullen (Castlefield Glenvara Glenlyon) Flood alleviation scheme for funding."
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to include property at **Address Supplied in the window replacement scheme. Please also provide an estimated time when this tenant is likely to receive replacement windows?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the windows and doors that need to be replaced in Whitechurch Estate and Pearse Bros Park. Please advise what the schedule of works is, or whether these will be completed on a case-by case basis. Some residents have never had windows or doors replaced and some are in a very poor state of repair?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Housing Procurement & Allocations Report
Community
Headed Items
Application for Community Grants
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to take into consideration that some residents residing in South Dublin County Council are living and working near and/ close to Marlay Park,what degree, type and regulatory of consultation and cooperation, if any, takes place between Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and South Dublin County Council in relation to the decision to permit the staging of concerts in Marlay Park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to repair the flashing that was recently repaired on Rathfarnham Castle gate lodge as it does not seem to have been finished to a very high standard?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if the new footbridge over the River Dodder at Firhouse will be adequately lit and have cctv cameras installed and connected to the Garda station?"
"To ask the Chief Executive how much is the proposed cycleway from Bushy Park up through Church Lane in Rathfarnham village going to cost SDCC and would the cost be reduced considerably by shelving plans to build a further bridge as proposed by local residents, by redirecting the pathway through the Fairways Estate?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the discussions held between South Dublin County Council and the Department of Education and Skills in relation to the acquisition of a suitable site for a new, permanent school build for Gaelscoil Ná Giúise in Firhouse and Firhouse Educate Together NS?"
Headed Items
Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration
B. Files Requested by Members
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Council write to the Chief Executive of Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council asking that it be agreed that a restriction be placed on the number of concerts in Marley Park each year, there being eight concerts held in Marley Park this summer.
To ask Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown Council to confirm the profit received from hosting such events and that a certain percentage of that profit ought to be given to South Dublin Council for spending within the Rathfarnham Area to compensate locals for the inconvenience they suffer as a result of such concerts.
In addition that Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council would notify this Council once an application to host is received and once permission to host is granted that a minimum notice as to such events be agreed between the parties."
"That this Committee receive and discuss a report detailing the planning issues related to primary schools in the Firhouse/Ballycullen area, and in particular any progress or changes related to the issue in recent months."
"That the Chief Executive carry out an inspection of the number of masts on Whitehall Road Badminton Centre and to report on this inspection outlining all the masts on this site and if they are all authorised."
"That the Chief Executive report that the new bridge joining Firhouse and Tallaght to form part of the new Tallaght to Ballyboden and Dodder Valley Greenway cycle route will be securely lit and will have 24hour cctv linked to the local Garda Station."
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive that an assessment of the traffic calming measures currently used along Kiltipper Road be reviewed, and that the Chief Executive consider the inclusion of speed restrictions within Ellensborough estate also. I understand that on the Kiltipper Road (at the entrance at Deerpark down towards the GAA Club) is used as a race track with cars constantly speeding down and with reports of a stolen cars recently crashing at this location in the afternoon. The issue of ramps within Ellensborough needs to be addressed?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to have the bushes cut at the junction of Whitechurch Road and Ballyboden Road, just a few yards up from the Tuning Fork on Whitechurch side. Footpath is currently impassable?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange to have the ramp on Wellington Road ( the second on down from the roundabout) repaired as soon as possible as it is causing damage to cars?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the progress to date of the free parking initiative in our villages?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a full report on the Walkinstown Roundabout Study Scheme, and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to ensure that footpath repairs are carried out on Limekiln Avenue as soon as possible, given the serious trip hazards which have been reported at length in recent years?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an updated report on traffic flows and safety at the Spawell Roundabout, including remedial works undertaken and costs accrued, and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an updated report on the status of the Whitehall-Wellington Cycle Scheme, and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if there are any plans to stop or prevent persistent drivers doing an illegal U turn at the junction of Springfield Road off Templeogue Road, and also can any traffic calming measures be put in place where cars continue down Springfield Road to do their turn at excessive speed for a residential road?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm that he will implement a 3 hour maximum stay parking period for 94 of the 112 spaces in the main car park at Rosemount Shopping Centre. This will allow 18 all-day parking spaces available to those who currently use them during the day, while having regard for local residents and the potential over-spill of all-day parking into the neighbouring roads, once a maximum stay period is imposed?"
"To ask the Chief Executive how many estates in the Rathfarnham area have applied for and are still awaiting Neighbourhood Watch and No Dog Fouling signs from SDCC?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to outline what parking plan he has put in place for St. Colmcilles National School in Knocklyon. There will be over 1,600 students on campus from September with only one entrance/exit, what traffic relief options is he considering?"
"To ask the Chief Executive have South Dublin County Council given consideration to the local proposal of a mini bus service for Greenhills residents, in the absence of an extended 123 Dublin Bus, to cater for individuals travelling to St. James' Hospital and Walkinstown?"
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads:
- Ballymount Cross Industrial Estate
- Templeroan Mews
- Limekiln Lane (part of)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive present to this meeting the viability or otherwise of working with Irish Water specifically when repairing footpaths following meter installations and where those same paths are already in poor condition. A collaborative approach ought to be taken between the Council and Irish Water where footpaths are agreed to be in a poor state of repair, and that Irish Water would make a payment gesture to the Council for it to repair the entire of the footpath and not just the patch worked on by Irish Water. There are obvious savings to be made in organising repair work in this way."
"That this Committee agrees that the Council responds as comprehensively as possible to the requests from St Colmcille's Schools regarding vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian movements within the vicinity of the school and Idrone Avenue and Knocklyon and Scholarstown Junctions."
Economic Development
Headed Items
Presentation on Development Land in Council Ownership within the Rathfarnham/ Templeogue – Terenure Area
Report on Village Improvements Plan Projects
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for the latest statistics regarding Ballyroan Library - including book borrowing, visitors, classes held and attended and so on?"
Headed Items
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants
(No business received)
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That South Dublin County Council invites an appropriate representative/delegation from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to make a short presentation to members explaining the current arrangement concerning the staging of concerts in Marlay Park including the type of consultative process in place, listing the stakeholders involved and engaging in the said consultative process including input from residents and resident associations in the South Dublin County Council side/part of Marlay Park."
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)