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CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF COUNCIL MINUTES
Minutes of Meeting held 25th September 2017
FILLING OF CASUAL VACANCY ON SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH S. 19 OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2001 FOLLOWING THE RESIGNATION OF COUNCILLOR ENDA FANNING
FILLING OF VACANCY OF CHAIR OF THE RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE-TERENURE AREA COMMITTEE
FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES DUE TO THE RESIGNATION OF COUNCILLOR ENDA FANNING
a) CIVIC THEATRE COMMITTEE
b) D12 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TASKFORCE
c) SOUTH DUBLIN HERITAGE FORUM
d) ENVIRONMENT, WATER AND CLIMATE CHANGE SPC
e) EASTERN AND MIDLAND REGIONAL ASSEMBLY
REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTIES
a) Rathfarnham/Templeogue-Terenure Area Committee – 12th September 2017
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(See Report below)
b) Tallaght Area Committee – 19th September 2017
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No report)
c) Clondalkin Area Committee – 20th September 2017
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No report)
d) Lucan Area Committee – 26th September 2017
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No report)
STANDING COMMITTEES ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE
(No reports)
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES
a) Arts, Culture, Gaeilge, Heritage & Libraries SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 6th September 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 3rd May 2017
b) Economic Enterprise & Tourism Development SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 7th September 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 10th May 2017
c) Environment, Public Realm & Climate Change SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 5th September 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 16th May 2017
d) Housing SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 14th September 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 11th May 2017
e) Land Use, Planning & Transportation SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 18th September 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 25th May 2017
f) Social & Community SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 12th September 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 16th May 2017
REPORT FROM JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE
REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES
(No Reports)
Questions
Would the Chief Executive make a report regarding the number of Management Licence Agreements that are with the Law Agent, awaiting signature, that apply to Community Centre Buildings or any other building, in use by Community or Voluntary groups, within the County.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a breakdown by Local Electoral Area of refunds under the commercial rates vacancy scheme.
To ask the Chief Executive, when SDCC housing applicants are housed by an Approved Housing Body, if there is a management fee is this fee paid by the Council or by the tenant?
To ask the Chief Executive if the Council is engaged in any contracts or other arrangements with advertisers for billboards or other displays on Council property; to ask how much money this brings in each year; to ask if there is a policy in place around this form of advertising; and to make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on all social housing projects in the County currently under construction, in planning or being procured; to categorise these by Part 8, Part V and other; and to make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on all energy projects underway under the aegis of the Council, including housing retrofitting, district heating, micro hydroelectric and wind generation, community centre and other public building works, etc., and to make a statement on the matter.
As a follow up to the question which I posed at the September Council meeting on the same issue could the Chief Executive please give details of the length of time that applicants for social housing have been on the housing list. Can this please be explicitly broken down to reflect the exact year of application to the Council? Additionally can this data be further clarified by local electoral area.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the total number of abandoned cars reported to the Council for 2016 and how many have been reported this year. Broken down by LEA.
Can the Chief Executive confirm the number, if any, expressions of interest taken up under the repair and lease back scheme?
Can the Chief Executive confirm if the Council's vacant site register is as yet complete and if so make a copy available.
To ask the Chief Executive to present a report on his participation in the housing summit on 8th September last; will he outline discussions he had with the Minister and his officials and will he confirm plans to produce a housing action plan for the County arising from recommendations made at the meeting.
To ask the CEO what plans are in place to deal with the challenge of the forthcoming bonfire season; will he confirm what staff resources will be available to remove materials from our open spaces and will he also state what efforts will be made to convey a positive message to our communities in respect of the matter and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive if he has considered the findings of the recently published EPA report on Water Quality; if any action is required in respect of our County and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to present a report on his ongoing endeavours to promote the job creation needs of our County; will he outline contacts he has had with state agencies in respect of the matter and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm plans he has to promote Festivals, Parades and other community activities throughout 2018 particularly in relation to St Patrick's Day celebrations; will he outline proposals by his Community Department in respect of the matter and will he furnish a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to report on what progress from business and tourism was made from our twinning with Tampa in Florida also what is the next step to develop more connections linking both areas.
That this Council do a feasibility study to providing broadband in our County to make wifi accessible to all our citizens in public areas in our County.
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report into Grass cutting - who carries this out and what is the cost to South Dublin County Council. Also who checks the quality of Grass Cutting?
To ask for a detailed report into Leaf collection in South Dublin County Council - who carries this out and what is the cost to South Dublin County Council? Also who checks the quality of Leaf collection and value for money?
To ask for a full report on the current homeless list ? how many people sleeping rough? How many in hotels and emergency accommodation by area etc?
To ask for a full report on the current Housing List? How many people on each list? i.e. 1 bed, 2 bed,3 bed, 4 bed etc. To ask for a breakdown by area?
To ask for a full report on the current Housing Medical List ? How many people on each list ? ie 1 bed , 2 bed , 3 bed , 4 bed etc. To ask for a breakdown by area to include a breakdown of waiting time on the list?
What is the average amount of time that someone is on the housing list and is housed through the Choice Based Letting scheme for the following dwellings? 1 Bed, 2 Bed, 3 Bed, 4 Bed and how many applicants were housed in these same categories of dwelling in 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 through choice based letting?
How is a village defined in South Dublin County Council and what is the process for an area to become a village?
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DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS
(No reports)
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY/SITES
H11a) Proposed Disposal of the Fee Simple in 32 Palmer Park, Ballyboden, Dublin 16
H11b) Proposed Diposal of the Fee Simple in 86 Limekiln Green, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 (formally known as 232 Limekiln Farm, Walkinstown, Dublin 12)
Proposed Disposal of the Fee Simple in 32 Palmer Park, Ballyboden, Dublin 16
Proposed Disposal of the Fee Simple in 86 Limekiln Green, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 (formally known as 232 Limekiln Farm, Walkinstown, Dublin 12)
MANAGEMENT REPORT
PART 8 MOUNT CARMEL PARK, DODDER VALLEY
EXTENSION OF NEWCASTLE LOCAL AREA PLAN
APPROVAL OF PART 8 DODDER GREENWAY
OVERDRAFT ACCOMMODATION 2018
INTERIM REPORT ON COMMERCIAL VACANCY IN THE COUNTY
Correspondence
Letter dated 19th September 2017 from Offaly County Council regarding the Social Housing Programme
Letter dated 29th September 2017 from Leitrim County Council regarding Japanese Knotweed
Letter dated 5th October from Limerick City and County Council regarding upkeep of all our rivers and streams.
Motions
Mayors Business
That the Council calls on the Chief Executive to report on the measures taken and planned by this Council to ensure the participation and engagement by people with disabilities and their representatives in local decision making structures and mechanisms, with a view to budgeting and planning for 2018 and beyond for the Council to advance implementation of the UN CRPD; and further more to outline areas where engagement by this Council with other public bodies is improving participation for people with disabilities.
Mayors Business
That this Council calls on the Government to enshrine the right to housing for Irish citizens into the Constitution by holding a referendum on same; and furthermore, in the context of the National Planning Framework, to strategically identify areas nationwide where sustainable, well-planned, energy self-sufficient communities can be built, with mixed tenure and an emphasis on revitalising depopulating communities including the provision of employment opportunities nearby
To call on the Chief Executive to install an accessible bench (as per illustration attached) in the Counties Parks as part of ongoing regeneration and ensuring our Parks are accessible for all.
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 them to review the rateable valuation on nursing homes as a whole for the County.
That this Council agrees that all Voluntary or Approved Housing Bodies who house tenants from the Local Authority housing list, should charge these new tenants the same rate of rent as the Local Authority, and should this Motion be passed that this Council writes to all Approved Housing Bodies operating in the South Dublin County Council to inform them of the passing of this Motion.
That this Council on a pilot basis introduces Environmental Compaction Systems such as pay to use portables, where the customer is always in control, thus helping to reduce fly tipping.
This Council, concerned to ensure that all citizens are encouraged and enabled to participate in local democracy, and in the spirit of "Putting People First", calls on the Minister for Local Government as part of his role in organising and providing for local representation on Local Authorities and as part of the redrawing of local constituencies for the 2019 local elections, include in each County an additional single County Wide constituency providing for the filling of 20% of the County seats from four panels drawn from (a) Members of the Traveller Community (b) Immigrants/Ethnic Minorities (c) Persons with a Disability (d) Disadvantaged Communities.
To ask the Chief Executive to examine the possibility of removing the word “only” from section 6.2.5. and replace “provide” with “recommended” in the parks Bye-laws.
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Playground facilities are provided (recommended) only for the enjoyment of children up to 12 years of age. All such children must be accompanied by an adult.
That South Dublin County Council and all Elected Councillors commit to working to make South Dublin County Council the first Fairtrade County Council in the Republic of Ireland and we commit to actively Promoting and encouraging Fairtrade Products.
That South Dublin County Council supports the campaign by the Disability Federation of Ireland in respect of The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) and calls on the Chief Executive to report on the measures taken and planned by this Council to ensure the participation and engagement by people with disabilities and their representatives in local decision making structures and mechanisms, with a view to budgeting and planning for 2018 and beyond for the Council to advance implementation of the UN CRPD; and further more to outline areas where engagement by this Council with other public bodies is improving participation for people with disabilities.
That South Dublin County Council resolves to strongly oppose any proposal to remove or erode any powers from local government and expresses particular concern at reports that Government wishes to remove powers with regard to housing.
That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to take the lead in making South Dublin County a Disability Friendly County, to promote a campaign to make the public and the business community aware of the dangers caused by obstacles, such as cars parked on footpaths, bicycles chained to railings, and other thoughtlessly placed items that impede the use of our footpaths for wheelchair users or people suffering from visual impairment. To consider the roll out of a South Dublin County "My Way" campaign and to consult with all major stakeholders, including Disability Federation of Ireland and the Irish Council of the Blind regarding the possibility of holding an annual "Make Way Day" in South Dublin County.
That this Council calls on the Minister for Justice to introduce proper legislation around gambling laws in this Country, we have not seen this addressed by any Minister for Justice. This is one of the most hidden addictions in our Country, advertising on line gambling, under age gambling, we get no revenue from on line gambling under the current laws. The laws date back to 1913 with amendments in 1956 it's time for proper legislation.
That this Council, noting that SDCC remains seriously understaffed given the population in the County, endorses SIPTU's "Your County, Your Youth, Your Future" campaign. This Council supports the establishment of a working group to campaign for policies which will tie together local authority recruitment and dealing with youth unemployment in our area.