Agenda - Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 17th April 2019

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Date:
17/04/2019 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 20th March, 2019

Planning

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Hazel Craigie

"In relation to Slade Castle Ave, was gating the community part of the planning permission? can South Dublibn County Council put pressure on the Management Company or relevant parties to sort this out?"

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Jason Frehill

"That this committee asks the council to work in collaboration with Department of Education and Skills to address the educational crisis at primary school level in Rathcoole and surrounds and requests that a site be identified on council owned lands for a new primary school."

Transportation

Questions

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Chief Executive to repair all pot holes at Cappaghmore Estate and Ninth Lock Road. The new Housing Estate looks well. However, Cappaghmore residents have had to endure these works so the least the developer can do is bring it back to a decent state and repair all pot holes?"

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the following two permeability proposals.

Opening from Fonthill Road to Ashwood/Alpine

Opening from Balgaddy to Thomas Omar Road.?"

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
William Purcell

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads 

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation
Responsibility:
William Purcell

Draft Traffic (Periodic Special Speed limit) Amendment Bye Laws 2019

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

Update on Monastery Road Scheme

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Motions

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
William Purcell

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Area Committee request that the relevant authority is written to and contacted in order to relocate the large directional road sign from 1916 Garden.The existing sign takes away from the character and significance of the Garden."

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That the Chief Executive outline when Aylmer Heath will be taken in charge?"

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That this area committee area recognises the need to promote cycling for the benefit of the environment and to reduce traffic congestion, and agree that a dedicated cycle lane is needed in Rathcoole between the roundabout at the junction of the N7 to the roundabout at the end of the main street."

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That this area committee agrees that there would be a new phase of public consultation on the traffic calming ramps at Riversdale in Clondalkin."

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Graham
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"That this Committee agrees that the Council install name signs in the Ronanstown Estate. The estate is one of the oldest estates in the area and it is not properly sign posted."

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That this area committee agrees that the road should be widened outside the petrol station on the Ninth Lock Road just north of the Grand Canal so that the undue delay to traffic going to North Clondalkin would be avoided."

Libraries & Arts

Headed Items

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Bernadette Fennell

Library News & Events

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Economic Development

Questions

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

"To ask the Chief Executive to write to the OPW requesting what is the delay in removing scaffolding from the Round Tower. The works indicated in OPW's notice advised 9 weeks which is long passed and when will OPW remove scaffolding?"

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Thomas Rooney

"That the Chief Executive gives an update on the Happy Pear restaurant at The Round Tower Heritage Centre. Has there been positive feedback from residents?"

Performance & Change Management

Headed Items

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Corporate Support

Questions

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Niall Noonan

"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a full and meaningful progress report on each of the "Clondalkin" projects awarded funding under Have Your Say and have the report include who is responsible for delivery of each project and an estimate of when they will be delivered?"

Headed Items

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Motions

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Council calls on the Minister for Justice to appoint a victim's support commissioner to oversee the treatment of the victim of crime in the aftermath of their assault, victims need an agency to oversee their recovery. We commit to writing to the Minister for Justice in this regard and ask that he look at this as a matter of urgency."

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

"That this Committee once again condemns the system known as Direct Provision and the Centre known as the Towers in Clondalkin. We recognise the dignity and rights of every human being to a home and safe place to live and work.  We call  for the end of the 'Direct Provision' system and the introduction of a humane reception system in line with international best practice. We commit again to write to the Minister for Justice."

Environment

Questions

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Caroline O'Reilly

"To ask the Cheif Executive if the graffiti at Station Close, off Station Road, in Clondalkin could be removed by Council Staff?"

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Graham
Responsibility:
Joseph Bockarie

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the installation of bottle banks in the North Clondalkin area?"

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
Joseph Bockarie

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on recycling facilities/bottle banks in North Clondalkin and a timeframe for expected installation?"

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

"There is a lack of public bins in North Clondalkin this committee asks the Chief Executive to provide public bins at the entrance to each estate in North Clondalkin and Balgaddy and to give a statement on the matter?"

Headed Items

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

New Works (No Business)

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Brenda Shannon

Quarterly Report on Litter Management Plan

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Brenda Shannon

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee supports the work of Clondalkin Tidy Towns and supports the poster ban and asks that all candidates in the upcoming Local Elections support the poster ban in the designated poster free zone."

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
Brenda Shannon

"That this committee recognises the significant drop in impounding of equines in SDCC. Impounding is down 32% from 2017. The committee recognises there are improvements in enforcement and criteria in regards to the welfare and trading of horses nationally. Social projects like the Clondalkin Equine Club have played a small part in giving young horse owners in a urban environment a place they can safely stable their horses. It’s imperative that models such as the CEC are supported by the local authority into the future."

Water & Drainage

Headed Items

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Maire Ni Dhomhnaill

"That the Chief Executive cut down 2 large trees at the side of address [private]?"

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the motion requesting public lighting installation on the footpath between Melrose/Lindisfarne and the Lockview Rd (Item 60745)?"

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

"o ask that the Chief Excecutive issue a report into Knockmitten Astro Turf and detail what the delay is and when the much needed facility will be delivered?" 

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on all currently proposed playgrounds/play spaces for the Clondalkin area (incl Nth Clondalkin) and indicative timelines for each including public consultation and completion?"

Qu (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

"To ask that the Chief Excecutive  to issue a report into the Playspaces for Newcastle and detail what the delay is and when the much needed facility will be delivered?"

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"That this Area Committee explain why we are chopping down a lot of trees, many mature and in situ for a long long time in Corkagh Park. That cannot be replaced."

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

"That this committee provides an update on the progress in securing a location for a playspace in Newcastle."

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Graham
Responsibility:
Maire Ni Dhomhnaill

"That this Committee agrees that a full tree survey of the Oatfield estate is carried out and all appropriate works deemed necessary are completed prior to the beginning of any footpath upgrades. It is illogical that any work would be done to footpaths, and monies misspent, if the footpaths are going to be damaged by problem trees."

Mot (16)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"That this area committee agrees that a stone name sign should be place at the entrances to Greenfort, Shancastle and Old Tower. These 3 estates are the only estates in North Clondalkin not to have these."

Mot (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Maire Ni Dhomhnaill

"That this area committee agrees that there be a re-assessment of the trees in the Alpine and Ashwood estates in Clondalkin with a view to addressing the difficulties that residents have been having with them over many years." 

Mot (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"That this area committee look at refreshing the Fairy Door trail in Corkagh Park."

Mot (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Graham
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"That this Committee agrees to erect a permanent memorial (at the location identified) in memory of Blake Lawlor. Blake, was a young father of two from St Ronan's Park. He died in tragic circumstances last year. Residents from the estate believe that this is a fitting example to honour his memory."

Community

Questions

Qu (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Brian Hora

"To ask the Chief Executive to repair the Clondalkin leisure centre swimming pool issue?"

Qu (16)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Brian Hora

"To ask the Chief Executive for an updated report on fixing the ongoing issues with the swimming pool in Clondalkin?"

Qu (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Brian Hora

"To ask the Chief Executive how much has been spent on repairs to the Clondalkin leisure centre to date and how much is envisaged will need to be spent to fully repair the pool?"

Headed Items

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

New Works (No Business)

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Brian Leonard

Deputations (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Motions

Mot (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

"That this committee congratulates the Clondalkin Men's shed on the opening of their new premises."

Mot (21)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Brian Hora

"That this committee gets a report on Clondalkin Swimming Pool, what is the latest issue with the movable floor, and when the problem is likely to be resolved."

Housing

Questions

Qu (18)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Marguerite Staunton

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Kilcarberry PPP development including who got the contract to provide the maintenance on the properties and to provide a statement on the matter?"

Headed Items

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

H-I (19)
Submitted by:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development
Responsibility:
Elaine Leech

Anti-Social Quarterly Statistics 2018 - Clondalkin Area

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Motions

Mot (22)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Marguerite Staunton

"This area Committee agrees for a provision of an ample sized wall be built to replace the stub wall at the front of Letts Field along the 9th Lough Road. Furthermore this wall should aesthetically blend in with the other walls in the estate."

Mot (23)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Eddie Conroy

"That this area committee agrees that a meeting be arranged without delay between residents of Lealand Walk and Lealand Avenue and relevant council officials in order to discuss the boundary treatment between their roads and the new houses being built in St Cuthbert's Park and that relevant maps and drawings would be supplied to this committee."