Agenda - Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 20th June, 2018

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Date:
20/06/2018 15:00
Location:
Clondalkin Office
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

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

Confirmation & Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 16th May, 2018

Performance & Change Management

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Corporate Support

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

Cathaoirleach's Business

"This Committee agrees to write to the Together for Yes Dublin Mid West campaign group congratulating them on their tremendous work during the repeal the 8th referendum"

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Niall Noonan

"That the Chief Executive issue a full report in light of the disappointing response to the active engagement by local Residents participation and Newcastle submissions in the 300k Have your say! In relation to Residents of Newcastle and to ask what community services are to be provided in the Newcastle area? also that a report into each of the unsuccessful submissions below is given and to identify how they could be achieved and in what realistic timeframe? Also to look at the deficit in Council owned land and how this can be overcome by purchasing some land for community facilities."

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

"That this area committee is concerned at the frequency and duration of power cuts in the Clondalkin electoral area and agrees to ask the ESB for an explanation for this and a commitment to address this serious issue."

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

"That this Committe write to Clondalkin Tidy Towns and congratulates them on the tremendous achievement they have made in Clondalkin Village and general area.  It is looking extremely well and the dedication of a small but extremely dedicated group is making our village a better place to live, work and socialise in.  We also acknowledge the huge sense of pride that Clondalkin Tidy Towns has brought to our area." 

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

"That this area committee calls on the Gardai to address the issue of open drug dealing in Rowlagh adjacent to the shopping centre by means of more visible and frequent garda patrols and presence.  The assistance of the Council's anti social and environmental units are also called upon to help to counter the anti social problems of dumping and drug dealing which are having an impact on the lives of residents and on the viability of businesses in this area." 

Environment

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Water & Drainage

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the issue of flooding in Main Street Rathcoole, where there seems to be an increasing tendency for inundation.  What is the reason for this and what steps are being taken to address the issue? 

Can the Council look into the provision of flood-defence barriers for the houses which have, on a number of occasions now, been flooded. 

Headed Items

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

"That this area committee calls for a report on the management of water levels in the Camac at Clondalkin Park.  It appears that the level of water in the privately owned Mill Pond is being adversely affected by the operation of sluices at the Sandy Hole area.  This is endangering wildlife at the Mill Pond which has long been a very important Eco system in the Park."

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"To ask the Chief Executive when the long promised replanting of the beds at the entrance to Castle Park and on the Fonthill Road between Boot Road and Caldebeck Way will commence?" 

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"That the Chief Executive issue a report into how below issue of ''Playground at Meile an Rí'' that I have has been discussed before at area meetings can be sorted? how and what timeframe? is funding available for this? 

Balgaddy, Clondalkin Playground at Meile an Rí Renovation/Repair of Vandalised Playground with added security. Playground was destroyed by vandals. It was accessible for children with special needs. Higher fences and tighter security needs to be added. Project proposal raise a local issue can be addressed through the Council’s existing repair and/or maintenance programmes"
Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the development of the Knockmitten Astro pitch, indicating when it will start and  what are the hold ups?"

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

"That the Chief Executive gives an updated report on Knockmitten Astro Turf,  when will it start? and any other relevant information?" 

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the Dublin Canvas project, indicating chosen locations across South County Dublin, when they will start, when were those that made submissions notified and to make a statement on this matter?"

Headed Items

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence  (No Business)

Motions

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
David Fennell

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this committee asks for report to be provided for discussion on the grass cutting policy of South Dublin Ccounty Council  and based on the issues raised that South Dublin Councty Council will carry out a review of the current policy."

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

that SDCC Parks in conjunction with IW would put a phased plan together to reduce the significant loss of Rathcoole Park as an amenity to the Community during these Works eg

  • Seek Drawing from IW of exactly what areas in the Park will be used for pipe construction, works area, soil/spoil storage, plant storage etc
  • Seek IW funding for alternate footpaths per an SDCC Parks disturbance plan (Tarmac and temporary bark footpaths etc)
  • Seek IW Disturbance/Goodwill payments for this loss of amenity for Rathcoole Community, BCM, Football Clubs and the Parks Dept. This is standard practice based on the number of residents in the Community.
  • Seek an IW plan for the timely return of existing footpaths as Works phases are completed
  • Seek the specification for the IW fencing to ensure families using eg park Playspaces and Fitness equipment are safe.

Co sponsored: Kenneth Egan 

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

"That the Chief Executive  give an update of playspaces in Clondalkin."

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"That this area committee calls for the replacement of litter bins at locations where they have been removed in the Clondalkin area and that bins would be installed in areas of need such as at bus stops.  Examples of locations below would not be an exhaustive list. 

New Road, Clondalkin.  Bus stop adjacent to the Church

Bus stop at the Ninth Lock Road

At the junction of Nangor Road and Sally Park (laneway to swimming pool)

In Clondalkin Park, adjacent to the skatepark and car park

Bin at Tesco, Convent Road,  to be moved back closer to the bus stop"

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

"That the Chief Executive remove the 2 trees at side of house hidden address."

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"That this Area Committee gets a full update on the Council's efforts to support 'Friends of Newcaste Burial Ground' in their efforts to draw down funding from Leader to progress the upgrade of the cemetery by instllling ducting for power and water suppy in addition to a raised platform to be used during outdoor Masses such as the 'blessing of the graves.'  The work proposed by the group will benefit the graveyard from a health and safethy perspective in addition to facilitating their annual outdoor Mass."

Community

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

Deputation

Deputation (0)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Monthly Deputation Meeting (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Andy Lane

"That the Chief Executive look at South Dublin County Council providing CCTV that would cover the area around Rowlagh outside shops and services to help the Ronanstown Guards combat on going drug dealing and intimidation in this area and to ask when this could happen and the cost of same and to liase with Ronanstown Guards on same."

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor K. Egan
Responsibility:
Paul McAlerney

"That this committee support the painting of a mural at Neilstown Boxing Club to recognise the achievements of three boxers who qualified for this years European Championships and asks for funding if it becomes available."

Housing

Questions

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"That the Chief Executive  gives  a full and comprehensive report on all planned Part 8 for social housing for the Clondalkin area that includes how many houses and timeframe are being built? Also to ask how many will be 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms? and that other Part 8's are brought to the Clondalkin Committee as a matter of urgency?" 

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Marguerite Staunton

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the progress of new developments in the Clondalkin Lea at Mayfield, Lett's Field, St Mark's,  St Cuthbert's, PPP Kilcarbury, Oldcastle and The Grange and to give a statement on this?"

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this committee agrees that the Council provide a plan for discussion on the use of the vacant space between 1 Rowlagh Gardens and 10 Rowlagh Park. This area is constantly dumped in, used for anti-social behaviour and is an eyesore for local residents."

Mot (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"That this committee addresses the issue of tenants leaving a RAS house in an undesirable state."

Mot (17)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"Due to the current housing crisis and the Council's difficulty in finding alternative accommodation for RAS tenants that have received a notice to quit. This committee agrees that additional supports be in place for RAS tenants that have received a notice to quit including access to choice based letting and access to HAP.

Mot (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"That this committee agrees to address the issue of RAS tenants in Clondalkin leaving their residencies in an unsatisfactory state. Specific address/ landlord information supplied."

Planning

Headed Items

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Transportation

Questions

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"That the Chief Executive issues a report on when works are due to take place on the car parking spaces along Rockfield Drive?" 

Headed Items

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

New Works (No Business)

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

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

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence

Motions

Mot (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Sheila Kelly

"That the Chief Executive clarify if the proper name is or ever was Boot Road or Booth Road. Why and when did this change?"

Mot (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That this Committee gets an update on the taking in charge of Windmll Close, Rathcoole and that a stop sign be installed at the entrance of the estate."

Mot (21)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"That this Area Committee request the Chief Executive if the safety of the new footpath at Main Street, Clondalkin can be assessed following a recent serious fall at the section of footpath outside Ladbroke's betting shop.  It appears that the indented guttering in the middle of the path caused the problem.  Has the use of such drainage systems in footpaths been assessed by the Council in terms of safety?" 

Libraries & Arts

Questions

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

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report including timelines on the consultation process that the Council will carry out with local residents prior to the building of the North Clondalkin Library?"

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Bernadette Fennell

Library News & Events

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Bernadette Fennell

Application for Arts Grants

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (22)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Bernadette Fennell

"That the Chief Executive issues a report into how SDCC can and will meet the need for a Library  that will serve Rathcoole, Newcastle and Saggart. Also to look at costs for both a Library and a Library Hub and where funding may come from to make this a reality. Also what is estimated time of delivering a Library or a Library Hub for this growing area."

Economic Development

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Stephen Deegan
Responsibility:
Stephen Deegan

 Part 8 Grand Canal Greenway – 12th Lock to Hazel Hatch

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Stephen Deegan
Responsibility:
Stephen Deegan

Part 8 Distributor Road Grange Castle West

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence