Agenda - Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 21st September 2016

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 22nd June 2016

• HI 1

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive the amount of allotment plots in Corkagh Park, how many are currently being used and the Councils plan to have usage to full capacity?"

• Q 1

New Works (No Business)

Progress Report Tree Maintenance Programme 2016 

• HI 4

Update on Litter Management Plan

• HI 5

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this committee agrees that the scope of the play space programme is amended and widened to accommodate twelve year olds plus and to include the installation of exercise equipment."

• M 1

"That this commitee asks that the area at the entrance to Lindasfarne estate that has been used for bonfires yearly is upgraded and trees planted."

• M 2

"To ask the Chief Executive to bring a report for discussion on the development of a plan for reclaiming St Cuthberts Park" 

• M 3

"That the Chief Executive repossess any derelict or overgrown allotments in Corkagh Park."

"To ask the Chief Executive to look at the possible installation of some steel park benches situated around Knockmitten Park to allow people with reduced and bad mobility a place to rest."

• M 5

"That this committee, following the horrific incident in July, request the council to improve street lighting and the removal of hedges in the green space at the junction between Ninth Lock Rd and Neilstown Rd."

• M 6

"Can I get an update on the plans for the play space in Newcastle?"

• M 7

"That the site where the awful rape/attack took place at the area known as Lets Field is made safe by SDCC including tree removal and bushes removal and public lighting and to commend the work done by North Clondalkin Tidy towns on this area."

• M 8

"That this committee supports the Clondalkin Men's Shed in acquiring the use of a container in Corkagh Park, currently temporarily used by Park wardens, previously agreed to by the Council and asks management to provide a timeline for this."

• M 9

"To as the Chief Executive could an update be provided on the case of illegal dumping which was referred by me on behalf of residents in St John's Road in late August of this year.  (name and address can be supplied.)  What action was taken in this case?

Residents are seeking the re-installation of the large boulders which used to block the entrance to this cul de sac laneway as it appears that even when dumpers are caught in the act and evidence supplied it is not possible to address this problem.Would this be possible?"  

• Q 5

"To ask the Chief Executive that a list of boarded up houses is provided and how many will be brought into use by Compulsory purchase orders?

• Q. 2

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on illegal dumping and littering in Bawnoge particularly along St Cuthberts Road including what enforcement action the Council is taking against those tenants who are not disposing of their rubbish appropriately."

• Q 3

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report indicating the amount of reports to the Council of rats, in the Clondalkin area from 01/01/2016 to present in comparison to same time in 2015, and the council's response to these reports?"

• Q 5

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"Can the Council clarify how we monitor and manage Litter Warden and Cleaning schedules? I have had a number of commitments in relation to the patrolling of Baldonnel on a two-week cycle yet bags of litter have been on the route for over 4 weeks." 

• M 10

"To ask for a full report into what is the criteria for being regarded as Homeless in the Clondalkin area and to ask who set this criteria?"

• Q 6

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report indicating the number of families (and the total number of children) on the waiting list for four bedroom dwellings, what list they are on, homeless, standard and medical priority, the length of time each family is on the list and how many four bedroom dwellings became available to the Council in the last 12 months."

• Q 7

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"This Committee agrees that, in light of South Dublin County Council's ownership of a unit in the Bawnogue shopping center, the Council makes a financial  contribution  to the management company in line with the rest of the tenants for the upkeep of the facility. The Committee further agrees for the Housing and Community section request that the car park of the centre is included in the gateway cleaning schedule on a regular basis."

• M 11

"That a report is brought to October meeting on progress in regards to an Emergency Hostel for the Clondalkin area as an emergency hostel needed was agreed in many motions at area meetings and proposed housing plan for the Clondalkin area to meeting the housing needs for discussion - all this be brought as a headed item for discussion at October meeting."

• M 12

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"Could the Chief Executive ensure that the following  outstanding issues in relation to works at Newlands cross be addressed.

1. The noise emanating from the large gantry on the new flyover which affects Newlands residents at all times, but especially at night.

2. The noise that rings out when a vehicle drives over the

manhole covers on the slip road which is adjacent to the Newlands houses. The manhole covers are near to the aforementioned gantry.

3. The fact that most sections of the new footpath on the sliproad under the flyover and adjacent to the Newlands houses are badly cracked.  This is a popular walking route. Such shoddy workmanship is unacceptable."

• Q 11

"Can I get details of salt-spreading routes in our LEA?"

• Q 10

"To ask the Chief Exectuive for a report into what estates are to be taken in charge by SDCC in the Clondalkin area and what is the delay in this process?"

• Q 8

"To ask the Chief Executive  to provide a report on the progress of taking in charge of Newcastle Manor, listing any outstanding works to be completed before the council can take this estate in charge."

• Q 11

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

New Works (No Business)

Proposed new school warden crossings

• HI 11
• Map

Newcastle Gateway

• HI 12
• HI 12 Drawing

Correspondence (No Business)

"That the Chief Executive present a report for discussion on the outstanding and additional landscaping works that are required along the N7 including additional trees at Newlands Rd, additional landscaping at Newlands Cross and agreed landscaping at Boot Rd/Rockfield Drive and St Johns Drive and to provide details of works agreed and costings."

"That the Chief Executive  present a report for discussion on the outstanding and additional landscaping works that are required along the N7 including additional trees at Newlands Rd, additional landscaping at Newlands Cross and agreed landscaping at Boot Rd/Rockfield Drive and St John's Drive; and to provide details of works agreed and costings".

• M 14

"That the Chief Executive present a report for discussion on the outstanding and additional landscaping works that are required along the N7 including additional trees at Newlands Rd, additional landscaping at Newlands Cross and agreed landscaping at Boot Rd/Rockfield Drive and St Johns Drive; and to provide details of works agreed and costings."

• M 15

"That this committee request the council to investigate the possibility of banning HGV's through Newcastle Village."

• M 16

"Can the Council provide an update on outstanding enforcement issues in Peyton, Rathcoole including...

- 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.7

- Exposure of live electrical mains at a children’s play area, which might easily lead to fatal injuries.

- Potholes over a foot in depth, which have resulted in damage to residents cars.

- Mounds of soil of a height in excess of 15 feet directly in front of houses, which was neither part of the planning permission, nor has been fenced off from children.

* Unstable flag poles, some of which have fallen with bad weather

and include an update on what steps residents could take to speed up the taking in charge process."

• M 17

"This committee agrees that a proper footpath should be installed outside the former Esso garage on Monastery road Clondalkin and that the problem of the very steep entrance to the adjacent Monastery Heights would be addressed at the same time.   And that these works would be done at the same time as the drainage works which will once again disrupt traffic on the Monastery Road in the near future. Furthermore, this committee requests that there would  in future be more co-ordination of works to ensure that the same road is not dug up several times in close succession with all the attendant traffic disruption therein entailed."

• M 18

"That the Chief Executive address the issue of speeding on station road outside Palmerstown woods, traffic lights required at the entrance to the estate, blind corner to be removed,ramps and other measures to reduce speeding on the road."

Planning Files

A. Large Applications Under Consideration

B. Files Requested by Members

No Business

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"Can the Chief Executive  outline the next steps the Council intends to take in order to enforce the planning conditions associated with the activity ongoing at Windmill Hill given that An Bord Pleanála dismissed the case on the basis that SDCC is no longer in possession of the planning file?"

• M 20

"This committee calls upon the Chief Executive to ensure that due consideration is given to the issue of the proliferation of fast food and junk food outlets  when considering planning applications in the Clondalkin area.  If the powers to do this are not available, this committee calls upon the Chief Executive to seek those powers and use them." 

• M 21

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update report on the Round Tower Heritage centre and request a site visit? also to commend the work done so far."

• Q 12

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Library News & Events

• HI 16

Application for Arts Grants

New Works  (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive following requests from Clondalkin Tidy Towns and South West Safety forum that an organisational chart with contacts for SDCC be produced and available to all interested groups and posted as part of the reply to this question?"

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Corr (a)   Letter to Ms. O. Morgan, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) dated 25th May 2016 and reply dated 4th July from Ms. A. Shaughnessy,  Senior Regulatory & Administration Exectuive TII.

Corr (b) Letter dated 25th May 2016 to Deputy S. Ross, Minister for Transport and reply dated 14th July 2016 from Minister S. Ross.

Corr (c) Letter dated 19th May to Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Ms. F. Fitzgerald and reply dated 17th August 2016 from Mr. N. Colgan, Private Secretary to Minister for Justice.

Corr (d)  Letter dated 24th June 2016 to Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Ms. F. Fitzgerald and reply dated 23rd August 2016 from Mr. N. Colgan, Private Secretary to Minister for Justice. 

"To congratulate Clondalkin Tidy Towns group and write to them acknowledging the huge positive impact there work and efforts has had on our beautiful village."

• M 22

"That this committee writes to the HSE condemning the decision to cease services at the Boot Road Clinic and urges the HSE to reinstate those vital services without delay."

• M 23

"This committee requests that assistance would be given to Round Tower GAA Club to decorate Clondalkin village to honour the Dublin Football team and it's esteemed manager Jim Gavin who is a Clondalkin man and proud Towers member.  The flags adorning the lamp standards in parts of Tallaght would be a start and the flying of Dublin flags from the flagpoles at the civic offices would be a good start."  

• M 24

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)