Headed Items
CONFIRMATION AND REAFFIRMATION OF MINUTES
a) Special Meeting of County Council 2nd May 2017
b) Meeting of County Council Meeting 8th May 2017
REPORTS FROM AREA COMMITTEES
a) Rathfarnham/Templeogue-Terenure Area Committee – 9th May 2017
Dealing with Public Realm Water and Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No report)
b) Clondalkin Area Committee – 17th May 2017
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 – 22nd May 2017
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts (1 - report Arts Grant), Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
d) Lucan Area Committee – 23rd May 2017
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts (1 - report Arts Grant), Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
STANDING COMMITTEES - ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE COMMITTEE - 18TH MAY 2017
a) Draft Calendar of Meeting Dates
b) Report on Conferences/Seminars
c) Nominations for the Formation of An Infrastructure Naming Committee
d) Review of Standing Orders
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES
a) Arts, Culture Gaeilge, Heritage & Libraries SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 3rd May 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 1st February 2017
b) Economic Development & Tourism Development SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 10th May 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 8th February 2017
c) Housing SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 11th May 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 9th February
d) Environment, Water & Climate Change SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 16th May 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 7th February 2017
e) Social & Community SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 23rd May 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 21st February 2017
f) Land Use, Planning & Transportation SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 25th May 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 16th February 2017
REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES
a) REPORT FROM JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE
b) JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive what the regulations are governing the keeping of racing pigeons by council tenants? Pigeon racing is a constructive hobby, popular in urban areas.
To ask the Chief Executive whether inspections are carried out at areas where urban horse ownership is prevalent to ascertain whether horses are microchipped and have appropriate paperwork in place?
To ask the Chief Executive, to provide a full report on any possible charges at the proposed Hellfire project, including parking charges, general admission fees and specific admission fees for parts of the project?
To ask the Chief Executive, to provide a report of any discussions held so far regarding the management and operation of the proposed interpretive centre at the Hellfire?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a list of playing pitches which are to be subject of improvement works as part of the 2017 Pitch Maintenance Programme?
To ask the Chief Executive to outline the funding options available to the Council to progress proposals for the development of integrated constructed wetlands in appropriate areas in our County in a bid to address the problem of polluted storm water drain discharges?
To ask the Chief Executive to outline the options available to the elected members to introduce Rates Rebate or Grants Schemes for specific classes of commercial premises (e.g. Childcare premises) or premises located in specific types of areas (e.g. area’s zoned as ‘VC’) as opposed to the current Business Support Grant scheme?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the numbers of people presenting as homeless in the County, on the number in emergency accommodation (and type thereof), and on the projected provision of accommodation by SDCC and other agencies for these people in the months ahead, and to make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the Rates Revaluation process, on the consultation with local businesses, and on the next steps, and to make a statement on the matter.
Can the Chief Executive please detail what provisions are in place throughout South Dublin County for safe disposal of syringes. What training and information is provided to community groups, schools and recreational facilities throughout the County?
To ask the Chief Executive if any expressions of interest have been received under the Government Repair and Leasing scheme and if so to detail the buildings in question
Noting the announcement of increased funding through the Environment Fund for combatting dog fouling, can the Chief Executive indicate if any application has been, or is to be made for such funding to target areas in this County.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm what supports are available to community groups throughout the County organising summer projects this year.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm what actions he is taking to ensure that the public water levels in our County are being maintained and will he also give assurances in respect of the water quality available to the public.
To ask the Chief Executive to present a report on the progress of the Play Space Programme and will he confirm future plans in that regard.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm efforts he continues to make to encourage cycling throughout our County; will he detail his efforts to ensure the safety of our cyclists and will he make a statement in the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to make a statement on progress he is making to ensure compliance with the directives from the current Minister for Housing in respect of ensuring that homeless families are still not accommodated in hotels following the deadline set by the Minister; will he detail the current situation and will he make a general statement.
Has this Council any plans to house any families in emergency accommodation in warehouse like DCC are currently planning.
Can the Chief Executive provide information on how many family's currently living in hotels in the County.
Can the Chief Executive report on bylaws on fun fairs and circus events in the county
To ask for a report into the Privatisation of Bins in SDCC and who decided this and how can it be reversed back to SDCC control and when?
To ask for a report into the uptake of the social credits scheme by area? (as much details as possible)
To ask what steps SDCC is making to ensure that people are registered to vote and if there is a plan to do a campaign to get people to register to vote.
To ask what measures are being made to combat continuous black litter spots and graffiti spots throughout our County and to ask what is proposed to combat these two anti-social issues given the huge work of local Tidy Towns Groups
To ask what is the procedure for getting a bus stop located in an area and/or a Bus shelter - who has the responsibility and what role does SDCC have?
Headed Items
DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES /SITES
b) Proposed Disposal of Fee Simple: 73 Arthur Griffith Park, Lucan, Co. Dublin to Joseph Maher and Rose Maher
a) Proposed Disposal of the fee simple at 95 Arthur Griffith Park, Lucan, Co Dublin
MANAGEMENT REPORT
APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY GRANTS
SUMMER PROJECTS 2017
TRAFFIC CALMING CRITERIA
EXTENSION OF FORTUNESTOWN LAP
ANNUAL REPORT
PARTICIPATORY BUDGET
UPDATE ON DUBLIN MOUNTAINS PROJECT
Correspondence
Ministerial
Letter dated 31st May 2017 from Minister of state with responsibility for Defence regarding increasing of wages to Members of the Armed Forces
Motions
Mayors Business
The Elected Members commends the Chief Executive for its efforts to address the provision of homes for people in need of public and affordable homes, however given the current housing crises and the fact that it will most likely be with us for some years to come, that the Chief Executive make a written report available to elected members on a fortnightly bases and that it cover: the total on the housing list the day the report is compiled; the numbers moving on and off the list during the previous period stating if they are single people, families, number of children; the type of accommodation provided for those placed in accommodation; progress on the implementation of the Councils housing plan and the number of private houses completed in the County and new planning applications granted; have a special section dealing with homeless persons covering the same headings and to include up to date information on the work of the Homeless Agency during the previous period, the type of accommodation being made available and the immediate, medium and long term plans to provide quality accommodation for homeless persons across the LAs served by the Homeless Agency; and any other information that will keep elected members up to date on local, regional and national efforts to tackle the housing crises.
That this County Council call on the respective Ministers for Sport & Education, to complete and fully implement the proposed National Sports Policy Framework and in particular to review and overhaul the current inadequate physical education syllabus at both primary and secondary level to ensure a proper and coherent sports policy at all levels of participation.
To ask the Chief Executive to write to the valuations office with regard to the high increase in commercial rates that the recent valuation is imposing on the inadequate number of nursing homes in our county and for the to review the rateable valuation on nursing homes as a whole for the county.
That this Council welcomes the proposal by Minister Simon Coveney to introduce consolidated new legislation on commercial rates including the proposal to allow local authorities to introduce locally-appropriate Rates Alleviation Schemes; and calls on the Chief Executive to commence a preliminary examination of the feasibility of SDCC (on enactment of the proposed legislation) reducing commercial rates in our County’s traditional Villages to support business and jobs, similar to the 50% reduction that currently applies to commercial development levies for areas zoned as Village Centres in our County.
To call on the Chief Executive to explore in monthly programmes for all County Libraries, the inclusion of a session for children with additional needs similar to the latest initiative in Lucan Library making our Libraries Autism Friendly and inclusive for all"
That this Council make a submission to the consultation on the Draft River Basin Management Plan, to include a map of invasive species (including Japanese Knotweed) in this County and a plan for eradication, together with a request for support for affected homeowners.
That this South Dublin County Council, recognising the valued work undertaken by South Dublin Mediation Services, calls on the CEO to continue to support the provision of mediation to tenants and residents of South Dublin County to enable them to resolve neighbour and similar disputes in a low cost and effective way and also outline how the Council intends to position mediation as a first step in resolving inter-neighbour and inter-community issues into the future so as to minimise the burden, in time and money, of such disputes and to help achieve successful outcomes to these disputes.
That the Chief Executive provides a detailed report on the possible implications the 'Flemish Decree' may have for our County Development Plan and rural housing planning guidelines
That the Chief Executive writes to the Minister for Environment asking him what plans he has to strengthen legislation in relation to the control of invasive species, including Japanese Knotweed.
‘’That SDCC Support the National Youth Council of Ireland calls for the government to introduce and enact legislation extending voting rights to those who have reached 16 years of age, as advised by the Constitutional Convention three years ago. If passed it would facilitate up to 126,000 young people aged 16 and 17 years to vote and determine who will represent them on local councils and in the European Parliament. ‘’
That the Chief Executive boosts resources for its Planning Enforcement section and also undertakes to review how the system currently operates with a view to providing greater transparency in responses for elected representatives and members of the public alike, as recent incidences have not served to promote faith in the system.
That SDCC applaud DCC in there launch of an LGBT Inclusion Strategy and that SDCC follow suit
That this Council adopts a ‘Wood First Policy’ to facilitate a culture of wood, by requiring the use of wood as the primary building material where practical in all new and modified South Dublin County Council funded buildings. In a manner, consistent with the Irish Building Regulations, and National / EU sustainability policy objectives that substantially reduce embodied energy and CO2 emissions, which in turn protect our environment. Similar policies exist across the globe, some include the Wood First Act in British Columbia, Japan’s Law No. 36 of 2010 promoting the use of Wood materials for Public Buildings, and closer to home in 2012 Hackney in London became the first Local Authority to promote timber construction in its planning policy.
That this Council adapts Container-deposit legislation as a pilot scheme, on plastic bottles and aluminium cans, to encourage recycling and less litter. When the container is returned to a reverse vending machine or where purchased, or authorised redemption centre, the method to be decided, the deposit is refunded.
That the Chief Executive, in light of the illegal dumping epidemic within the County and the cost to this Council of managing it, explores the possibility of setting up a Litter Warden Reserves Squad, along the same lines of the Garda Reserves Service and deliver a report on same.
Given the allocation of €187m by the Irish Public Bodies to County Councils across Ireland under the "retained earnings distribution fund (2017-2019)" for the purpose of investing this money in the infrastructure of towns and villages in order to prevent accidents on footpaths that South Dublin County Council ensure this payment is ring-fenced explicitly for this purpose and not subsumed into general income by the finance department.