Agenda - Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 15th March 2017

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Date:
15/03/2017 15:00
Location:
Clondalkin Office
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
C AC Meeting Administrator
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 15th February, 2017

Housing

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Eddie Conroy

"To ask for a report update on street furniture , what is the process involved and how can Clondalkin Tidy Towns apply?"

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Graham
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Committee agrees as per the reply below, the necessary work is carried out at 54A St Mark's Avenue in the immediate."

'Maintenance Section was out and reported that the 100mm block wall which is wet dashed on number 54A’s side is badly cracked diagonally with cracks over 8mm wide. Approximately 3 meters of this wall is affected back from the front driveway gates and public footpath.

It requires a 3 meter section to be replaced and possibly a new foundation and total removal of the old tree stump to carry out these works. Arrangements are being made to carry out this work'

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"Given that there is no plan to build one bed accommodation in the Clondalkin area and given the huge need that planners look at available space and come back to area representatives with a proposal for one beds."

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"In light of the 18 new houses being built in Mayfield, this Committee agrees that the portacabin currently used as a homework club is inspected and refitted to a standard that will accommodate the current users and potential users from the new houses, with an emphasis on the flooring and adequate vents."

Community

Questions

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Anne Byrne - Community, Paul McAlerney

"Could the council please support members of Bawnogue Men's group who wish to organise a tournament based around the card game DON in Corkagh Park during the Summer months?   They would like to host members of other Men's Groups in the area.  It seems like a very worthwhile initiative, which could use to the parks being used more by older people for games such as cards, chess, Boules, etc. The installation of exercise equipment was an excellent start which could be complemented by the facilitation of games which older people and others might enjoy and a card tournament could be the first part of this."

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Anne Byrne - Community, Paul McAlerney

"To ask for an update report and timeframe in regards to the below January 2017 motion and to ask when information will be brought to Area meeting?"

''That this committee supports the Men’s Shed in getting and securing the site at Orchard Road that was planned as a community space, we also ask that costings be brought to ACM on how much is the cost of bringing it to a basic level required for a Men's Shed.  We also ask that all detail re ownership and agreement in regards to the premises be brought to committee for full discussion.''

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Anne Byrne - Community, Paul McAlerney

"That the Chief Executive outlines a way forward as to secure the unit in Orchard Road for Men’s Shed (and other groups). Can SDCC confirm ownership of the site? Or does the HSE own the site?"

Transportation

Questions

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

"To ask for a report into the Village Initiative for Newcastle what plans have been drawn up and when will this progress ? what is envisaged?"

Headed Items

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

New Works (No Business)

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

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

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

Update on Newcastle Village Improvement Scheme Phase Two at Newcastle Lyons

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Sheila Kelly

"That this committee calls on the immediate removal of all items from outside the Supersavers shop in Village following Tidy Towns adjudicators feedback that ''The Steering Wheel has a fine traditional shopfront which contrasts with the adjacent Supersavers premises which has a totally cluttered frontage to the extent that the shop’s name is not visible.''

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Jim Kennelly

"That this Committee provides a report on the existence of multiple St John's Roads in Clondalkin and present some options as to how we can ensure that the roads are not confused by emergency services." 

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That this committee asks the Chief Executive  to explore options to improve safety on the Fonthill Road at the turn to Ballyowen Equine Centre since there will be a  big increase in traffic in and out of the facility, including traffic lights or a traffic island."

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"Can the Council provide a report for discussion into the viability of installing pedestrian lights on the Fonthill Road so patrons of the Ballyowen Equine Centre, CASP and public park users can cross this busy road safely."

Planning

Questions

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Neil O'Byrne

"To ask for a full report on the ''RIC Barracks''. Has contact been made with the owner and what progress has been made , what options are open to SDCC to ensure this building does not decay? As  a protected structure what assurances can SDCC give to Clondalkin Tidy Towns and Clondalkin Heritage and History group?"

Headed Items

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

New Works (No Business)

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members

Request planning file SD17A/0046

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Neil O'Byrne

"That this Committee provides a report on the ongoing activities at the quarry in Windmill Hill, potential encroachment on a protected structure and how we as a Council are responding to the need for original plans to be available before legal action on enforcement conditions can be taken into account."

** Please note that I would request the Chief Executive to send an official who is familiar with this case and who can field questions from the floor**

Economic Development

Questions

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Colm Ward

"What measures have been included in the design of the Clondalkin Round Tower Heritage centre building and garden to ensure accessability for people with various disabilities?  Also, to what extent will the displays and exhibitions be multisensorial and accessible and therefore  usable by people with various sensorial and other disabilities?"

Headed Items

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Graham
Responsibility:
Stephen Deegan

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee agrees that a report is presented outlining the current ownership of the carpark at Quarryvale Shopping Centre, and that the Council agree to expand the car park to take in charge the grass verges,"

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Colm Ward

"Alcohol abuse is a contributing factor to anti-social behaviour, public order offences, domestic violence and intimidation therefore this Committee rejects any plans by South Dublin County Council to include Clondalkin in any pursuit of accreditation as a Purple Flag Village."

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Colm Ward

"This committee welcomes the selection of The Happy Pear company as operator of the Clondalkin Round Tower Heritage Centre.  Notwithstanding the excellence of this successful Irish company, this committee calls on the Chief Executive to ensure that effective management structures are in place which include members of  council management, of the Round Tower Heritage Group and of local elected representatives to oversee this important heritage site."

Libraries & Arts

Headed Items

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

NEW WORKS (No Business)

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Bernadette Fennell, Bernie Meenaghan

Library News & Events

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Orla Scannell

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Corporate Support

Headed Items

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Motions

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

"That Dublin Bus management is written to and ask them that a meeting with management and Clondalkin Area Councillors is convened to look at all deficits in the Bus Service for the Clondalkin Area , to include Bus Service Deficits in :

1) Palmerstown Woods / Millford / Cloverhill Prison to Liffey Valley and into City Centre

2) Newcastle to Lucan to Bawnogue to Liffey Valley

3) Balgaddy"

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

"Due to the inability of the HSE to deal with rats in people's homes in a proper time frame, this Committee agrees to write to Minister Simon Harris and to ask him to increase resources for the HSE pest control department."

Mot (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Elaine Leech

"Molann an choiste seo go ndéanfar ceangailt idir mhuintir shráidbhaile Chluain Dolcáin agus muintir Charna i ngaeltacht Chonamara."  

"This committee recommends that the Clondalkin village community would be twinned with the community of Carna in the Commenara Gaeltacht." 

Performance & Change Management

Headed Items

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Water & Drainage

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Gabrielle McGee

"That the area in Clondalkin know as Sally Lane and the River Camac are restored to their former glory as to provide local and tourism potential."

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the provision of a play space for Newcastle?" 

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"To ask for a report into the area surrounding Veronica Guerin Memorial - to ask that it is maintained and upgraded and what plans are in place to maintain this area? " 

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the clearing of the Balgaddy Playground of litter and broken glass, including how many reports received and what days these complaints were lodged."

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"To ask the Chief Executive for updated report on the plans for a permanent memorial in Harelawn Green to Dean Johnson who was brutally murdered in a case of mistaken identity in August 2013."

Headed Items

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

New Works (No Business)

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

Report on 2016 Tree Maintenance Programme

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

Proposed  Tree Maintenance Programme for 2017, 2018 & 2019

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence (No Business)

Environment

Questions

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Tom Prendergast

"Can the Council provide a report on the number of reports to the Council regarding rat sightings?"

Headed Items

H-I (19)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire, Nicola Lawler

"This committee deplores the fact that horses are still being mistreated and left in a neglected state in a number of locations in Clondalkin.  Could the chief executive present a report on the number of calls it has received in relation to this issue in the last year?  Could he also outline what response could be offered to such calls and what general approach is now being taken to the problem of neglected horses in the Clondalkin area."