Agenda - Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 22nd June 2016

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 18th May 2016

• H 1

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

 (a) Letter dated 19th November, 2015 to Tánaiste & Minister Frances Fitzgerald & reply dated 30th May, 2016 from Chris Quattrociocchi, Private Secretary to the Tánaiste & Minister for Justice & Equality. 

• Corr (a)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this committee write to the Minister for Transport Shane Ross TD and demand that the legislation for Scramblers and Quads is reviewed and additional legislation introduced as required following legal advice in order to prevent any more tragic deaths in our area."

• M 1

"That this committee again calls on what is known as the Direct Provision centre in Clondalkin be independently assessed and that the Centre be phased out and a more appropriate system be introduced , we write again to the Minister for Justice and ask for a full report on this centre."

• M 2

"To ask that the Chief Executive  to present a report on the development of Collinstown Park." 

• Q 1

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report into litter picking in Newcastle and that the issue of Public litter bins be looked at in Newcastle?" 

• Q 2

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the site for Astro-turf at Knockmitten?"

• Q 3

2016 Tree Planting Programme

• HI 4

Update on Monastery Heath

• HI 5

Update Newcastle Playspace

• HI 6

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"Following an attack at Knockmeenagh Lane/St Brigid’s Cottages we call for the area to be cleared and camera installed as a matter of urgency."

• M 3

“This committee calls for permission for St Anthony's Football Club to install a container in Rathcoole Park”

• M 4

"That the Roads and Parks Department presents a report on prospective sites for the much needed car park to service Rathcoole Park, as agreed at the March ACM."

"Could the Chief Executive provide an update on the ongoing discussions with Kelland Homes in relation to St Joseph's cemetery.  The continued maintenance of this site will be a fitting tribute to the late Joe Williams who took a lot of pride in the restoration."

• M 6

"That the council  present a report for discussion on the transfer of lands and for an update on part 8 planning permission for the provision of an astro turf pitch for Knockmitten United Football Club."

• M 7

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on what progress has been made in terms of bottle banks following Motions for bottle banks in North Clondalkin and Bawnogue?"

• Q 4

Update on Litter Managment Plan

• HI 8

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this commitee asks that junk collections are re-started in the Clondalkin area in an effort to combat illegal dumping."

• M 8

"That this committee consider appointing a litter warden in Clondalkin village on a Tuesday evening for a few hours to combat the massive surge of litter being deposited  by users of  the local take away. This is an ongoing problem and needs to be addressed."

• M 9

"This committee commends the management of four star pizza in Clondalkin for their commitment to address the problems of litter caused by the discarding of their cartons  and also the problems associated with their bins.  We  urge them to follow through on those commitments."

• M 10

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this Committee agree that the Council replace the shore cover in the front garden of 64 Harelawn Park."

• M 11

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this committee asks that a report be brought monthly for the Clondalkin area on community grants applications and to include the list of groups and organisations that have applied and are awarded grants from the Community Department."

• M 12

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on SDCC Anti-social behaviour statistics for the following estates;

Lealand, Lindisfarne, Melrose, Denasrath, Kilcronan, Kilmahudrick, Grangeview, Oldcastle, Castlegrange." 

• Q 5

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report into what progress has been made with Housing in Balgaddy and what outstanding works require attention?"

• Q 6

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the actions it has taking regarding the infestation of rats in Kilcronan Court?"

• Q 7

Housing Procurement & Allocation Report

• HI 12

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this committee agrees that given that the ''That Balgaddy Community Garden in Balgaddy be in stated in the Plan.'' was agreed at development plan - what plan is in place to re house the community garden from its location beside Priest House and a discussion take place on this ? also that this committee asks SDCC to come up with an alternative site as a matter of urgency."

• M 13

"Could the chief executive present a report on the planned housing development at Mayfield.  What is the time frame for this development?

Could the issue of anti social behaviour caused by scrambler and sulkie drivers breaching the perimeter boundaries of the estate be addressed in the context of the new development.  Has the perimeter boundary been secured and has that solved the problem?"

• M18

"Residents in Clondalkin have expressed concern to me at the ever increasing magpie population in the area.  There have been several attacks on family pets and instances of songbirds being killed by magpies.  Does the council have any role in controlling the populations of bird species when it appears that there is a problem like this?"

• Q 8

Update on St. Josephs Graveyard re Development Plan

• HI 14

Planning Files

A. Large Applications Under Consideration

B. Files Requested by Members

• H-I 15 (A) Large Applications
• H-I 15 (B) Files Requested by Members

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That a report be issued into Roadstone quarry and reports of worrying movement and tremors in the Hazelwood area at Green Isle are commented on."

• M 15

"Can the Council please write to the developers of Peyton, Rathcoole and ask that they abide with the conditions associated with their planning permission in relation to

- Securing and defining the boundaries of the estate

- Landscaping the embankment which is in shocking condition

- Providing adequate drainage at the entrance which currently collects water

Can the letter include a request for a timed action plan showing when remedial works will be carried out."

• M 16

"This committee supports the establishment of a heritage project to explore St Cuthbert's Church in Kilmahuddrick and calls on the Chief Executive to put interdepartmental supports in place to enable this project to begin to stabilise and protect his important heritage site."

• M 17

"With reference  to Motion 13 on 20th May 2015 at Clondalkin Area Committee  Meeting. Can the council provide an update for discussion on the possibility of placing a plaque and a heritage and information sign on the public path at the Glebe  House, Main Street, Rathcoole." 

• M 18

"Residents in Floraville are delighted that the work on the Monastery Road traffic calming is finished.  They wonder if some granite sets could be put around the flower beds adjacent to the  traffic lights in Floraville to complement the lovely new granite paving."

• Q 9

"To ask the Chief Executive when will footpaths in Newcastle be put back to an acceptable standard following work undertaken by UPC/Virgin?"

• Q 10

"To ask the Executive of the legality of companies operating car clamping in the Mall, Main Street, Rathcoole."

• Q 11

Speed Limit Review

• HI 17 Draft Speed Limit Bye Laws
• Map Clondalkin 2016
• Speed Limit Draft County Map
• Table Speed Limit Proposed changes

New Works (No Business)

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

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That a Road Traffic Safety Audit is carried out on Hazelwood Road in Clondalkin and a pedestrian crossing is put at the walking entrance to Corkagh Park."

• M 19

"This committee supports the extension of the city bike scheme to a number of locations in the Clondalkin area, including the Red Cow Luas stop, the Clondalkin Civic Offices and a number of locations along the Grand Canal Greenway."

• M 20

"That the Chief Executive present a report on traffic calming measures in the Clondalkin LEA in the last 12 months and outlining what funding is available for traffic calming for the next 12 months."

• M 21

"As we don't have a TMM until after the summer can this be taken at ACM?

Can the Executive  investigate whether an orchestrated and timed interference with the traffic lights at the roundabout at the top of Fitzmaurice Road would alleviate the traffic congestion in Rathcoole village during commuting times." 

• M 22

"That this Commitee agrees that the wall facing St Mary's NS at Wheatfield estate is repaired."

• M 23

"That this commitee asks for safety in Newcastle to take priority, many residents have huge concerns around the Glebe Estate and the new path leading to Peamount United.  An urgent safety audit needs to happen." 

• M 24

Library News & Events

• HI 20

Application for Arts Grants  (No Business)

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That SDCC put a Compulsory Purchase Order  on the RIC Barracks building before it falls into further decay in order to preserve the building."

• M 25