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CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Minutes of Meeting 15th January 2018
REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTIES
a) Rathfarnham/Templeogue- Terenure Area Committee - 10th January 2018
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No Report)
b) Clondalkin Area Committee – 17th January 2018
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No Report)
c) Tallaght Area Committee – 22nd January 2018
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No Report)
d) Lucan Area Committee – 23rd January 2018
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 -18th January 2018
a) Draft Calandar of Meeting Dates
b) Report on Conferences/Seminars.
c) Resignation of Councillor B. Lawlor From Board of South Dublin County Partnership.
d) Resignation of Councillor Louise Dunne from the HSE Regional Forum.
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES
(No reports)
REPORT REQUESTED FROM AREA COMMITTEES
(No Reports)
Questions
The agreed approach for digital speed display units is that additional sockets are to be installed to enable the rotation of existing units. Could we be provided with a list for the whole county of where and when these additional sockets are to be installed?
How many people were removed from the housing allocations list on the basis of not filling out the Housing Needs Assessment form? What efforts were made to contact these people? Can a statement be made on the matter?
A Skills Committee was established in 2016 as part of the Local Economic and Community Plan 2016-21. When did this committee meet last and where can we find information on its work to date?
To ask the Chief Executive whether any quality control checking is carried out following completion of a housing maintenance request by a contractor. Please outline the maintenance procedure from end to end.
To ask the Chief Executive how much was spent on housing maintenance contractors in 2017, and how quality of work and value for money is ascertained.
To ask the Chief Executive how many complaints or expressions of dissatisfaction SDCC have received year on year since 2014 regarding maintenance work carried out and delays to having work carried out.
Can a definitive reason be given why window frames are removed and then replaced with new ones in the refurbishment of boarded up Council properties? Is this part of the tender process? How can this be cost effective within a Council budget?
When the Council refurbishes a boarded up property and brings it back into the housing stock are new window frames part of that tender process. What is the reasoning behind this?
What is the average cost of a house or property coming back into Council stock after refurbishment through the tender process? Do all these properties include replacement window frames as part of the tender and can the Council make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to state how much this Council has paid (net) in Housing Assistance Payments, year-on-year, since payment began; to ask how much he has budgeted to pay out in 2018; and to make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a map of all Council-owned land zoned for residential development.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report and an update on the Vacant Sites Register, and to make a statement on the matter.
Chun ceist a chur ar an Príomhfheidhmeannach faoi na pleananna ar Seachtain na Gaeilge Átha Cliath Theas 2018; cad iad na gníomhachtaí atá pleanáilte lasmuigh Tamhlacht agus Cluain Dolcáin; agus an mbeidh deiseanna ann ar rannphartíocht Chomhairleoirí maidir leis na gníomhachtaí atá eagraithe.
To ask the Chief Executive about the plans for Seachtain na Gaeilge Átha Cliath Theas 2018; What events are planned outside Tallaght and Clondalkin; and will the Councillors have an opportunity to input into the planned events
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the repair and Maintenance of the Swimming Pools in the County that we are responsible for. I believe the boom mechanism is broken in some pools and that the 25 metre format has not been available for some time. What are the plans to have the pools back to full working order and a timeline on same? It is affecting the competitive swimmers that are using the excellent facilities.
Can the Chief Executive tell me how many private rented dwellings are in South Dublin, how many have been inspected by the council and how many failed regulations in respect of 2017?
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm his further actions to meet the Government Targets in respect of climate change; will he note the growing interest in respect of this important issue and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive if he will present a report on the out of hours emergency service which operated over the Christmas period; will he list the type of calls received and will he also state if there are any proposals to implement any changes in the system at Christmas 2018.
To ask the Chief Executive if he shares the concern of many about the abuse of horses, and other animals, throughout the County, noting recent media reports highlighting the situation; will he detail actions proposed by the Council to deal with the matter and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to present an up to date report in respect of the Play Space programme and will he confirm plans in that regard for 2018.
To ask the Chief Executive if he would make a statement detailing his proposals to deal with the housing / homeless crisis through the coming calendar year and in reporting will he also confirm if he has had any discussions following the recent announcement by government of the affordable mortgage scheme and will he make a general statement in the matter.
To ask for a report from SDCC that reviews what supports it can provide to Residents and Landlords affected by tenants of the RAS , that are cause Anti-social behaviour and that a report is brought to the Council for discussion on this.
To provide a report on a Vacant site levy and how much this would bring in for revenue for SDCC and how it could be introduced ?
To ask for a report into Parking meters in SDCC , how much do they bring in a year in revenue and what is cost of patrolling them , would SDCC look at increasing free parking time to One Hour in villages ?
That a report be given on Horse control for 2017 , how many horses where seized ? how many where euthanized ? and what was the total cost to SDCC for Horse Control ?
To ask for a report on the new Affordable housing scheme, how many houses will be available on it? How can a person apply and what is criteria?
Headed Items
DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS
(No Reports)
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES
a) Proposed exchange of lands at Main Street, Rathcoole for Council owned lands at Tootenhill, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.
b) Proposed Disposal of plot of land adjacent to 14 Kilclare Crescent, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
c) Proposed Disposal of plot of land adjacent to 124 Palmerstown Woods, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
H7a) Proposed exchange of lands at Main Street, Rathcoole for Council owned lands at Tootenhill, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.
H7b) Proposed Disposal of plot of land adjacent to 14 Kilclare Crescent, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
H7c) Proposed Disposal of plot of land adjacent to 124 Palmerstown Woods, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
MANAGEMENT REPORT
PART 8 REPORT ON BMX TRACK AT JOBSTOWN, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24
BELGARD TO COOKSTOWN LINK ROAD PART 8
VARIATIONS TO COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
a. Grange Castle West
b. Vacant Sites Levy
NOMINATION OF NEW AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER
ANNUAL SERVICE DELIVERY PLAN
APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CAPITAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME FROM SAOIRSE HOUSING ASSOCIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6 OF THE HOUSING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT, 1992 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PROPERTY.
Correspondence
Ministerial
Letter dated 19th January 2018 from Minister Heather Humphries regarding Employment Permits
Ministerial
Letter dated 10th January 2018 from Minister for Justice and Equality regarding Immigration.
Ministerial
Letter dated 3rd January 2018 from Minister for Justice and Equality regarding Gambling Control Bill
Departmental
Letter dated 3rd January 2018 from Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment regarding the National Mitigation Plan
Departmental
Letter dated 20th December 2017, from the Department of Health regarding the drug Kuvan.
Letter dated 17th January 2018 from Tipperary County Council regarding Motion passed on Collection of Waste.
Correspondence from Local Boundary Commission dated 17th January 2018 regarding review of Local Electoral Boundaries.
Letter dated 17th January 2018, Criminal Cases Review Commission regarding reviews of Mr. Wootton & Mr. McConville
Letter dated 15th January 2018 for Wexford County Council, regarding guidelines issued by the Data Protection Commissioners.
Letter dated 29th December from Health Service Executive regarding the Drug Kuvan
Letter dated 14th December 2017 from Kildare County Council regarding Downgrading of Portlaoise Hospital
Letter dated 12th December 2017 from Galway County Council regarding the Disposal of Paint
Motions
Mayor's Business
That this Council congratulates I Wish on its recent successful event in the RDS promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as education and career choices for girls (which the Mayor attended and spoke at); thanks the Chief Executive for supporting this worthwhile venture; reaffirms its commitment to promote STEM for girls through whatever means possible at Council level; and recommends that South Dublin County Council sponsors future initiatives by I Wish as a positive way to reduce the gender inequalities in these areas and maximise the potential of our society as a whole.
Mayor's Business
That this Council reports on plans to extend the Grange Castle industrial zone westwards between the Nangor Road the 12th Lock and in particular outlines how it can ensure through working with agencies that people working in these areas in the future will be able to access the lands by public transport and cycling as well as by driving.
Could the Chief Executive provide information on the HSE’s Connecting for Life, Ireland’s National Strategy to Reduce Suicide 2015-2020 and the plans for the County in this regard.
That this Council accepts BitCoin as a form of payment for services rendered to the public.
To call on South Dublin County Council to purchase a vehicle for change to be available throughout our Countywide events to cater for physical needs for persons with disability in our communities.
Following on from Cork City Becoming the First Council to Stop Using Disposable Cups, we agree that South Dublin County Council follow their lead and stop Disposable Cup use in Council run buildings and offices, and that the Council run a campaign to encourage local businesses to do likewise. Also In 2017 Mayo County Council introduced a Keep Cup initiative in association with local tidy towns groups in Mayo we ask SDCC to follow their lead and introduce a Keep Cup initiative.
That, in relation to Clonburris SDZ, in order to ensure a balance between the rights of existing residents and other stakeholders, the Elected Members ask the Chief Executive to explore the possibility of designating a member of staff as a ‘community contact’ throughout the duration of the SDZ who will liaise with existing residents and communities.
This Council asks that every effort should be made to ensure that the disposable coffee cups and lids used in all Council owned coffee shops / community centres etc would be completely compostable. It also asks that customers would be incentivised to use reusable coffee cups.
It also requests that a report be prepared on the possibility of devising a scheme whereby community groups could be helped to purchase reusable coffee cups with their own logo etc. so that awareness of coffee cup waste might be raised and addressed in the community.
South Dublin County Council acknowledges the fire safety issues for our fire and emergency services exposed by the uncovering of unregulated building practices and undocumented overcrowding in certain dwellings in the Dublin area. South Dublin County Council also acknowledges proposed changes in planning regulations including no 'change of use' planning permission requirement to convert commercial units to residential and permission for commercial units to include living quarters, as well as a significant increase in building higher commercial and residential blocks across the county.
Given this changing landscape, uncertainty of building use and occupancy, South Dublin County Council recognises the need to move from a policy of Area Risk Categorisation to a comprehensive Risk Assessment for fire safety and emergency services planning and provision, to include, building use, height, density and fire load, in line with similar assessment tools in the UK. Also, South Dublin County Council will request that Dublin City Council carry out a Comprehensive Risk Assessment across the Dublin jurisdiction by competent experienced personnel.
That South Dublin County Council calls on the Chief Executive to detail plans for work on the 2018/2019 voting register; will he confirm if he has any plans to change the system which was used up to now, given reference in the recent Budget adopted by the Council to "the new voting registration system" and will he appreciate the importance of the register particularly in this coming year which will lead, at least, to the local and European elections in 2019.
That South Dublin County Council calls on the Minister for Health to extend the Freestyle Libre System to all diabetes sufferers who which to avail of the glucose monitoring system.
That this Council notes its concern with the recent report which showed South Dublin County Council paid out €22.1 million (net) in Housing Assistance Payments in 2017, more than any other local authority in the country. This Council notes that, even if there is no increase in the net HAP paid out over the next 5 years, the amount will be equivalent to the building of almost 600 Council homes.
This Council notes that while HAP is an important emergency intervention to keep people in homes, it is not a long-term solution to the housing crisis in this county, and amounts to the subsidisation of private landlords rather than the provision of social housing. This Council calls on the Chief Executive to liaise with Government to ensure a ramped-up building and purchase programme for social housing in this County and across Ireland.
That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to ensure that any future tender for the provision of Pound Services for horses in the County, includes as part of the Service Level Agreement, a provision that the operators will respond to a request from the Garda for Pound Services, within one hour of receiving the request and that the operator will have an obligation to inform each Garda Station in the County, of their contact details and out of hours contact numbers.
If this Motion is passed, please inform other Councils in the Dublin region.
That the Chief Executive presents a report to Members in relation to the possibility of working with Credit Unions to help solve the current housing crisis by accessing the nearly €13bn reserves they have on deposit.
After a disappointing report from the National Transport Authority on their plans for the Clonburris project, that this Council invites them in to discuss it further.