Agenda - Lucan-Clondalkin Area Committee (2) 28th March

Confirmation and Re- affirmation of Minutes

Minutes of Lucan Clondalkin Area Committee 1st March 2006.

(Circulated Herewith)

• Minutes 1st March 2006

To ask the Manager to report in detail on the current housing list ,for housing applications in the Lucan, Clondalkin and Palmerstown areas?

• Question 1

To ask the Manager to report on his input into ensuring that all future housing developments, including footpaths, parking bays etc. are fully accessible by all residents, including residents with special needs, amongst whom are residents who use wheelchairs.

• Question 2

To ask the Manager to give details of when essential repairs will be done to windows within Sarsfield Close and when the double glazing programme is likely to be available to residents.

• Question 3

To ask the Manager to consider extending the “Home Zone” traffic calming model to other areas in South Lucan given the large youth population in the area.

• Question 4

To ask the Manager to outline what steps have been taken to further the provision of sheltered accommodation for the elderly in each of the the Lucan, Clondalkin, Palmerstown and Newcastle Lyons areas.

• Question 5

To ask the Manager for a general clean up & repair of railings damaged by vandals in Oldchurch Estate  & to request Allocations Support Unit & the Estate Manager to liaise & focus their attentions on a small number of local residents engaged in anti -social behaviour.

• Question 6

To ask the Manager the following -

What are the numbers of enquiries to the Property Path offices situated at County Hall, Tallaght from the Clondalkin & Lucan Ward & is there any number indicators as to customers accessing the Councils Housing Schemes?

Have the Council any plans to take the Property Path on a Road Show around the County  -into our Shopping Malls for example?

• Question 7

To ask the Manager to immediately implement measures to combat and hinder the anti-social and reckless behaviour of those cars being driven in and around Kilcronan Court in a very, very dangerous manner.

• Question 8

To ask the Manager when will the travellers staying on the Nangor Road be moved?

• Question 9

To ask the Manager when will the unauthorised site (travellers) at Fonthill roundabout be removed?

• Traveller encampment at Fonthill

To ask the Manager if he can provide further information on the proposed Housing at the Tony Kearns Motor site in Palmerstown, and is it intended that some of the proposed units will be for older people?

• Question 11

To ask the Manager for the following detailed information on Balgaddy "E" and Balgaddy "C" : (1) What is the mix of units, in terms of numbers of bedrooms, in Balgaddy "E", (2) What is the mix of units in the 85 units in Balgaddy "C" and which Housing Association is involved in the 65 Voluntary units, and (3) is it expected that the two schemes will be completed on schedule in June and September 2006?

• Question 12

Report on Housing Construction Programme

(Circulated Herewith)

• H-I (2) Housing Construction Report

REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATION PROGRAMME

(Circulated Herewith)

• TRAVELLER REPORT

Report on Affordable Housing

(Circulated Herewith)

• H-I (4) Report on Affordable Housing

REPORT ON LYNCHES LANE

(circulated Herewith)

• Lynches Lane

New Works (if any)

(Circulated Herewith)

Correspondence

(None Received)

Cathaoirleach’s Business    Councillor F. McCarthy

That the Manager reports upon what steps are taken by the Council to minimise the annual Management Fee payable by purchasers of Affordable Housing within the Lucan and Clondalkin areas.

• Motion 1

In response to representations from residents in the Oatfield & Wheatfield Housing Estates concerning on-going anti-social behaviour displayed by some private tenant's & the irresponsible attitude of some landlords, I move that this Council acts in conjunction with the P.R.T.B & Revenue Department to ensure that all landlords in the area are registered & tax compliant.

• Motion 2

That the Manager give a detailed report on the Moorfield Infill Housing Project and indicate his intentions to address the concerns expressed by Moorfield residents at various public consultation meetings and on-site meetings.

• Motion 3

That the Manager provides details of what locations are being considered for the provision of much needed homeless housing within each of the Lucan, Palmerstown and Clondalkin areas.

• Homeless

That this Committee urges the Manager to take the necessary steps to ensure the implementation of LZO number 10.3.i(2) in the County Development Plan, to facilitate the provision of sheltered housing at Primrose Hill, Lucan during the period of the Plan, and asks the Manager if he will make a statement on the matter, including a report on discussions with the Presbyterian Church authorities in Lucan.

• Motion No 5

That this Committee calls on South Dublin County Council to develop an Estate Management programme for Kilmahuddrick with a view to:

1. Tackling graffiti/dumping within the Estate.
2. Establishing a Residents Committee within the Estate.
3. Tackling dereliction within the Estate.

• Motion 6

That a report be brought to this Committee outlining actual realistic proposals for anti-social black spots as identified by this Councillor.

• Motion 7

That the Manager would present a detailed report for discussion on the issues brought to his attention in the housing as part of the Balgaddy Development, that the Manager would have those works completed and to provide details of all outstanding works, including the time-scale for the completion of these works.

• Motion 8

Given that South Dublin Co. Council has agreed to take charge of the monitoring of CCTV in North Clondalkin, could the Manager name an officer to take charge of this and could Councillors be given the person's name?

• Question 13

To ask the Manager when he intends to install wheelchair access to the current library building in Clondalkin?

• Q.14 Clondalkin Lib-Wheelchair Access

To ask the Manager to report on the progress made on the review of the Water Leisure Strategy from the Lucan Swimming Pool perspective. What input has been made to date to further promote the requirement for a Swimming Pool for Lucan as part of this review process which I requested during the course of last year's Budget Estimates?

• Question 15

To ask the Manager to report on what additional Community Centres are scheduled to come on stream in the Lucan, Clondalkin and Palmerstown areas, and the time-scales for these much needed community facilities in these areas?

• Question 16.

To ask the Manager to report on what Grant Aid has been provided to groups etc. in the Lucan, Clondalkin and Palmerstown areas in the last six months?

• Question 17

To ask the Manager to make specific provision for the provision of a Community Centre to serve residents in the Foxborough area.

• Question 18

To ask the Manager to provide details of the projected capital expenditure in Community Facilities allocated by the Council to the Lucan and Palmerstown areas over the next two years.

• Capital Projects Lucan Clondalkin

To ask the Manager if he can inform Councillors of the annual rentals to be charged to each "permanent" tenant of Ballyowen Castle Community Centre and on the expenditure incurred by the Council in fitting out the Centre?

• Question 20

South Dublin County Council Arts Development Strategy 2006-2010

(Circulated Herewith)

• H-I (7) Arts Strategy

Application for Grants (if any)

(Circulated Herewith)

• H-I (8) Grant Applications

Library News Events

(circulated herewith)

• H-I (9) Library News

New Works (if any)

(Circulated Herewith)

Correspondence

(None Received)

Cathaoirleach’s Business      Councillor F. McCarthy

That the Manager outlines what funds the Community Department has received from development levies in the past year in each of the Lucan, Clondalkin, Palmerstown and Newcastle Lyons areas and to outline to what capital uses these funds have been put.

• Motion 9

That the manager clearly outlines:

1. When the last St.Patrick’s Day Parade was held in the Lucan/Clondalkin Area?  
2. How much of an input this Council had?
3. Would it be viable to reinitiate the Clondalkin Parade?
4. How the members of this Council could move forward on this?
5. Is there time enough between now and this March?

• Motion 10

That this Committee notes that the Government is a minority provider of capital finance for swimming pool construction projects,and  that the Council itself will provide, from its own resources,  about  two thirds of the finance for the construction of the Tallaght Pool and the reconstruction of the Clondalkin Pool, resolves to pursue a Swimming Pool for Lucan project in the absence of a Government scheme for local authority pools, and, noting the recent statement by An Tanaiste that she regards a Lucan Swimming Pool as a priority project, requests the Manager to bring forward a project proposal for a Lucan Swimming Pool to the full Council.

That the Manager would report as to how he intends to further promote awareness of the availability of accommodation facilities in the new Ballyowen Castle Community Centre now that the Centre is successfully up and running with more opportunities for usage by individuals and groups in the local community.

• Motion 12

That the Lucan-Clondalkin Area Committee requests the Manager to develop, through a process which will include further consultation with the Community, specific proposals for the provision of Library Services to serve North Clondalkin and Palmerstown, which are likely to attract the necessary levels of funding from Government, and that detailed proposals would be ready to be put to Councillors before the end of 2006.

• Motion 13 North Clondalkin Library

To ask the Manager to present a report on Corkagh Park, especially any plans to upgrade the playground.

• Question 21

To ask the Manager to report on the time-scale for the commencement of works for the up-grading of Griffeen Valley Park and the approximate time envisaged to complete this programme of works.

• Question 22

To ask the Manager to provide an up-to-date report on the Lucan Skate Park project by way of the now-agreed revised design of our In-Situ type skate park that I requested to help further reduce the noise levels for the benefit of local residents in Ash Park, the time-scale for the building and completion of the Lucan Skate Park and to provide the revised plan for the Skate Park.

• Question 23

To ask the Manager to undertake an immediate cleanup of Hermitage Park given the amount of broken glass in the park. The provision of litter bins at the wall between the park and Hermitage and Ballyowen Estates may also assist in keeping this fantastic amenity litter-free.

• Question 24

To ask the Manager to undertake a comprehensive examination of the steps in Sarsfield Park with a view to ensuring that they are kept litter and vermin free and suitably lighted.

• Question 25

To ask the Manager to indicate when he expects to take the green spaces within Hayden’s Park, Rossberry and Tullyhall into Council care?

• question 26

To ask the Manager to give an up to date report on the development of Glenaulin Park and to comment on any proposals to create a new vehicular entrance.

• Question 27

To ask the Manager if he would request the Parks Department to examine possibilities, including tree planting and furniture, to improve the visual amenity at Quarryvale Park, the large open space between Shancastle/Greenfort and the entrance roads to Liffey Valley shopping centre?

• Question 28

To ask the Manager if he can examine the possibilities of enhancing and upgrading Ballyowen Park( between Fonthill Road and Lucan), to make it more attractive to families with young children, and if it might be considered as a suitable location for play facilities? 

• Question 29

To ask the Manager if he will request the Parks  Department to plant sapling trees on the right hand side of the road between the roundabout on Griffeen Avenue and the entrance to Tullyhall/Rossberry Estates, to complement the mature hedge on the other side?  

• Question 30

New Works (if any)

Griffeen Valley Park

(Circulated Herewith)

• H-I (11) New Works Griffeen Valley Park
• MAp

Correspondence

(None Received)

Cathaoirleach's Business      Councillor F. McCarthy

(No Business)

Given the success of North Clondalkin football soccer clubs & the promotion to higher divisional leagues, that this Council supports the provisions to ensure that there are adequate dressing room & shower & toilet facilities, & that the infrastructure criteria are met for the appropriate leagues guide lines. Please note league games take place Saturdays & Sunday's.

• Motion 15

That the Manager investigate the possibility of providing a pedestrian footpath from Kew Park to the old Celbridge Road to facilitate residents who wish to take this route to Lucan and to include in his report the timescale for completion of the project.

• Motion 16

That the Manager present a detailed report on the proposed all-weather soccer pitch for Deansrath.

• Motion 17

That the Manager bring before this Area Committee an up to date report on the current development plan for Waterstown Park including (a) overall plan currently being implemented (b) progress to date (c) schedule for completion (d) total projected cost and (e) cost to date.

To ask the Manager to appoint an extra litter warden for the Lucan/Clondalkin area.

• Question 31

To ask the Manager to present a report on:

a) The Council's policy regarding the fouling of public areas by dogs.

b) On the signage, their locations in Clondalkin and on when the signs are going to be made permanent. and

c) On what the Council is doing to ensure adherence to the bye-laws by dog owners.

• Question 32

To ask the Manager to agree to conduct an audit of the existing Bins in the Lucan, Palmerstown and Clondalkin areas to access the need for the installation of further Litter Bins, including at Bus Stops where there are increasing litter issues in our County.

• Question 33

To ask the Manager to report on what particular housing estates in the Lucan, Palmerstown and Clondalkin areas have been experiencing above average in number or more regular sewage and drainage blockages, as evidenced in the reporting of such problems by local residents and Residents Associations. In such cases where particular estates are showing particular difficulties, what measures can be carried out to help alleviate such inconveniences and costly excercises.

• Question 34

To ask the Manager to report in detail on litter fines issued, including fly-tipping, in the Lucan, Clondalkin and Palmerstown areas in the last six months, what court cases have been initiated and what are the outcomes of those court cases concluded.

• Question 35

To ask the Manager to indicate when the "Green Machine" street cleaner will be deployed in Lucan Village, and could an outline be given as to how many days a week it will be operational?

• Question 36

To ask the Manager to provide additional litter bins in all housing estates in the Lucan and Palmerstown areas in which schools are located, namely: Airlie Heights, Woodview Heights, Roselawn, Ballydowd Grove, Cannonbrook, Oakcourt, Mount Bellew and the Oval.

• Question 37

To ask the Manager to outline details of the existing road sweeping service within the Lucan, Clondalkin, Palmerstown and Newcastle Lyons areas and to provide a more frequent service in areas subject to construction work.

• Question 38

To ask the Manager to list all housing estates within the local area (excluding Rapid areas)  & outline when the last general junk collection was carried out & to list when the next general junk collection is to take place.

• Question 39

To ask the Manager, given the manner the increase of bin charges of approximately 33% has been introduced by this Council & noted via an email to elected members on Friday 3rd March, why were such increases not flagged at the Council's Estimates Meetings last December 2005 & democratically voted on? In what manner is the Council notifying the residents of Clondalkin & Lucan and where their elected representatives stand on such increases.

• Question 40

To ask the Manager, in relation to the Councils intentions to set up a Recycling Plant in Cherry Orchard, will the Council state the exact usage of this plant. Define Semi-Hazardous Waste & what exactly can be re-cycled from this hazardous waste?  What  tonnage of re-cycling will be carried out on an annual basis & how can this be monitored given the fact that re-cycling plants on the Killeen Rd have been in breach of tonnage licensing & are currently subject to fines from the E.P.A . How will the emissions & odour from this plant & others in the immediate area be monitored & what impact is there on the local adjoining communities of Palmerstown, the Community College & the residents of Ballyfermot.

• Question 41

To ask the Manager that the current owners of the C B Sacks site on Ninth Lock Road be required to clean up overgrown car park (again)!!

• Question 42

To ask the Manager if he can make a report on illegal dumping and litter along the lane, and on the adjoining hedged piece of land, behind Wheatfield Road, Palmerstown, and if he can advise what steps have been taken to address complaints of residents?

• Question 43

New Works (if any)

(Circulated Herewith)

Correspondence

(None Received)

Cathaoirleach's Business      Councillor F. McCarthy

That this Committee calls upon the Manager to undertake to make provision for an additional street cleaner in next year’s budget estimates in each of the Lucan, Clondalkin, Palmerstown and Newcastle Lyons areas.

• Motion 19

That this Committee recommends that Dodsborough Cottages be included in the next round of Junk Collections and requests the Manger to provide a list of estates in the Lucan EA in which Junk Collections were made in 2005 or will be made in the present round? 

That this Committee recommends that South Dublin County Council develops a plan of campaign to deal with Halloween activity in Lucan and Clondalkin and that a report is given to the Committee on proposals in two months time.

That this Council  will be provided with the full facts in relation to the pollution of the Camac river in Clondalkin back in early February & to produce the copy of the Section 12.  in order to make public the order & more importantly an impact report statement on the local environment from the Council & the E.P.A.

That this Committee recommends a further extension of the use of hand carts for tidying up litter in the estates of North Clondalkin and that the Manager outlines the extent to which hand carts are used at present in cleaning up North Clondalkin.

• Motion 23