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CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Minutes of Meeting 12th December 2016
REPORTS FROM AREA COMMITTEES
a) Rathfarnham/Templeogue-Terenure Area Committee - 13th December 2016
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing , Community, Planning Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No report)
b) Clondalkin Area Committee - 14th December 2016
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing , Community, Planning Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No report)
c) Tallaght Area Committee - 19th December 2016
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing , Community, Planning Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No report)
d) Lucan Area Committee - 20th December 2016
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing , Community, Planning Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No report)
STANDING COMMITTEES - ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE
(No reports)
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES
(No reports)
REPORTS REQUESTED FROM AREA COMMITTEES
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive - with reference to the ‘Young People Leaving State Care Joint Working Protocol between Tusla, the child and family agency and housing authorities - how many young persons have been supported to complete and Housing Needs Assessment in advance of their 18th Birthday since the protocol was adopted.
I know, in the past, this Council carried out a cost review of ‘junk collections’ and these collections were considered too expensive. In light of the increase in illegal dumping, can the Council’s opinion be swayed on this?
To ask the Chief Executive, how many of all agreed and future Part 8 housing units, including Rapid Build, will be 1 bed units, and to outline if there is any plan to increase the number of 1 bed units being built in the future?
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on how many planning enforcement files were closed during 2016, and to seek a breakdown of the files closed during 2016 by the years the complaint was received; and in particular to ask how many of 125 files opened prior to 2013 were closed during 2016?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the Council’s application for EU Life funding for a long term plan to deal with the serious problem of misconnections of domestic foul water drainage systems resulting in pollution of the surface water drainage system and of rivers and streams as such as the Griffeen?
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the performance of the Council's leaf sweeping contracted operation over recent months, noting there have a been a large number of complaints in relation to estates not being swept?
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the Council's programme of cycle training in 2016, including details of the schools who availed of the programme; and to ask for details of the 2017 programme?
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the figures for the homeless and housing lists, and to make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive, in light of the success of the Home Security Scheme, how he intends to roll this out in 2017; does he recognise the issues in promoting and administering this scheme in particular LEA's; and can he give a commitment to focus on these LEA's in future promotions for this and similar schemes?
To ask the Chief Executive, following the passing of a suspensory motion at Tallaght Area Committee on 19/12/16, requests a report on all vacant NAMA properties (Houses) in the County and reports findings to Council for consideration.
That the Chief Executive updates elected members re dates for the agreed meeting with Council regarding all Council owned land in the county?
To ask the Chief Executive to present an update regarding progress towards the delivery of the Pavilion Programme and will he confirm the schedule now being followed in respect of the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to update the Council on plans in place to deal with any severe weather events this winter and will he give assurances to the public in the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to update members on his proposals to encourage further Volunteerism throughout our County during 2017 and will he give details in that regard.
To ask the Chief Executive to present an updated report on his efforts to deal with the homeless situation in this County giving details of how many families are currently effected and also outlining how these families are being accommodated and will he make a statement in the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm his plans to create further employment throughout our County in 2017 and will he detail contacts he proposes to maintain with Government and State Agencies and will he present a full report in the matter.
To ask How many single people and how many couples are in need of one bed accommodation on SDCC housing list ? what actions will SDCC take to meet these needs?
To ask for a report into Choice Based Lettings and to ask the Chief Executive to explain why homeless people cannot access same and to consider access for those registered as homeless to improve their chances of getting accommodation.
To ask for a report into Homeless emergency Hostel places are there in SDCC how many beds are available in the SDCC area? How many for males and how many for females?
To ask for a report into RAPID housing ? how long does it take to build over time for a regular house? what is cost? how has tender been reached ? can SDCC apply out for a better priced tender?
To ask for a report into HAP in SDCC - to detail how many people have returned to homeless list following acceptance of HAP ? To ask why people loose there years on list if they accept HAP ? is this the case for all people that accept HAP ? please provide as much detail as possible.
"Can the Council provide a report on the House Purchase Scheme and to answer the following questions in relation to the House Purchase Loan Scheme?
How many applicants in 2015 1nd 2016?
How many House purchases loans have the Council provides 2015 and 2016?
What was the total expenditure on this scheme in 2015 and 2016 and breakdown on how any monies was spent?
What is allocated in the budget for this scheme 2017?
What advertising has the Council done to promote the scheme?
Would the Council consider a media campaign in 2017 to highlight this scheme?
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DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS
(No reports)
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES
(No reports)
MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT
DRAFT ANNUAL SERVICE DELIVERY PLAN
REPORT CORPORATE PLAN ACHIEVEMENTS
PART 8 TALLAGHT STADIUM
SPEED LIMIT BYE-LAWS
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER AND WORK PROGRAMME 2017
Correspondence
Ministerial
Letter dated 13th December from Minister for Education and Skills regarding Special Needs Assistants.
Ministerial
Letter dated 19th December 2016 from Minister for Justice and Equality, regarding recognition of Irish Sign Language.
Ministerial
Letter dated 20th December 2016 from Minister for Justice and Equality regarding Garda Vetting.
Departmental
Letter dated 16th December 2016 form Department of Children and Youth Affairs regarding unaccompanied refugee children coming to Ireland.
Departmental
Letter from Department of Finance dated 19th December 2016 regarding Local Property Tax.
Letters from Leitrim County Council dated 8th December 2016 regarding a) The new Citizens Assembly and b) calling on the GAA to reverse selling the broadcasting rights to their Games.
Letter from Clare County Council, dated 13th December 2016 regarding Data Protection.
Letters dated 14th December 2016 from Sligo County Council regarding a) the Coroner's Bill b) Over Grown Trees in Housing Estates and Built Up Areas c) Returning all water Charges paid to the people who paid.
Motions
Mayors Business
This Council being very concerned at the barriers faced by persons with a disability and their families in getting to Hospital and other services in the shortest possible time, now calls on the Minister for Transport to regulate use of Bus Lanes by permitting vehicles that display the standard ‘Disability Parking Permit” to use the Bus Lanes at all times. That the contents of this motion be forwarded to the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Justice and that it be copied to all other City and County Councils inviting them to join the campaign
That this local authority calls on the Minister for Finance to review the penal interest rates charged to those citizens who chose to defer payment of their Local Property Tax due their age, ability to pay or insolvency and requests that these rates be lowered in accordance with prevailing interest rates.
That this Council requires that all voluntary housing authorities, who are managing properties and supporting families on behalf of the Council across the County be explicit in their directives and to inform the Council of any changes to those directives with regard to the duration of tenancies; appreciating that the acquisition of units through the NAMA Special Purpose Vehicle (NARPS) in mid-2015 was a pioneering approach to attempt to tackle the housing issues facing the County and noting that 18-months later the same families who were housed from hotel accommodation through this development are facing re-entering hotel and temporary accommodation due to an 18-month maximum tenancy duration directive from the voluntary housing body TUATH.
SDCC is committed to meeting national energy targets through a broader ‘holistic’ view of sustainability, encompassing water, waste, mobility, spatial planning and energy. This motion seeks to have the Dublin Mountain flagship project built to meet the environmental standards of the ‘Living Building Challenge’ an international sustainable building certification. These standards will showcase our counties commitment to sustainable development through energy systems that provide 105% of the buildings requirements, the use of non-toxic ecologically restorative materials, sources its own water and deals with its own waste. Following other buildings procured by SDCC including Ballyroan Library and Valhalla, Clondalkin, SDCC will be setting the standard for sustainable construction not only in the County, but Dublin and beyond.
That this Council provide proper safety and attention to those who are most vulnerable in society and in particular Homeless Hostels, where a lot of the SDCC homeless are staying in hostels in another Council area.
Can the rules that govern the “Housing Aid for Older People Scheme” be reviewed? The current rule states that works must not commence on a property prior to submission of an application form and written approval by the Council.
In cases where applicants have no choice but to carry out emergency works, to make their homes safe and habitable, the policy needs to be reviewed so that grants for essential works, such as those required for leaks or flooding, can be applied for retrospectively.
If this rule is governed by the Department and not the local authority, I would request that this council seeks this review at departmental level instead.
That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to explore the positives in selling the site known locally as "Maelruain's Field" which sits adjacent to County Hall and which is one of the most valuable sites in South Dublin County Council. The proceeds of the sale would be earmarked for the building of social housing on other sites where I believe we as a Council could achieve a much better yield of housing for those on our Housing and Homeless lists.
That this Council rejects the "My Open Library" initiative and the concept of 'staffless libraries"; this Council instead pledges its support to a fully-funded, fully-staffed public library service, one which continues to expand and innovate in order to serve the people of South Dublin County.
That this Council calls on the Minister for Transport to review current legislation with a view to introducing The mandatory use of cycle helmets when cycling on public roads.
This Council calls on the Chief Executive to ensure that part of the Homeless budget is allocated to beds for single women. Additionally, calls on the Chief Executive to work with other Local Authorities to work towards finding suitable & risk free accommodation for those that are in recovery or drug & alcohol free.
That this Council, noting the increased illegal, reckless and unsafe use of scramblers, quad bikes and other similar mechanically propelled vehicles in our Parks across our County and noting the difficulty encountered by An Garda Siochana in bringing successful prosecutions under existing By-Laws, now calls on the Government to introduce primary legislation to regulate the ownership and use of all those vehicles.
That this Council, noting the ongoing regular incidence of collisions on the M50 leading to chronic congestion on the regional road network, calls for the immediate completion and publication of the interagency plan for M50 emergency management which was first mooted 12+ months ago.
This Council is opposed to the policy of requiring those in need of emergency accommodation to self-accommodate. We call on the Chief Executive to raise this matter with the Dublin Homeless Executive and the Minister for Housing and to introduce a policy whereby emergency accommodation is sources by SDCC staff directly. If additional resources are required then the Chief Executive should apply to the Department for this.
In view of soaring rents in the private market leading to families becoming homeless, that this council calls on Minister Simon Coveney to implement rent controls in the private rental sector.
That this Council calls for the passing and implementation of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill noting that this is the first time that Ireland has ever addressed alcohol misuse as the serious public issue that it is and appreciating that this legislation - if enacted in full - will leave a legacy to be proud of.
That this Council expresses its support for new ‘Youth Work Changes Lives’ campaign launched by the National Youth Council for Ireland; and calls on the Minister for Children & Youth Affairs to continue to increase funding for youth work services, including for the establishment or extension of projects in our own County, particularly in those communities which will see a significant increase in teenage population over coming years