Headed Items
CONFIRMATION AND REAFFIRMATION OF MINUTES
(a) - November Council Meeting Minutes - November 11th 2019
REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTEES
a) Rathfarnham/Templeogue/Firhouse/Bohernabreena Area Committee - 12th November 2019
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No Reports)
b) Clondalkin Area Committee – 20th November 2019
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No Reports)
c) Tallaght Area Committee – 25th November 2019
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
1 Report
d) Lucan/Palmerstown/Fonthill Area Committee – 26th November 2019
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No Reports)
STANDING COMMITTEES ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE
a) Draft Calendar of Meeting Dates
b) Report on Conferences/Seminars
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES
a) Arts, Culture, Gaeilge, Heritage & Libraries SPC
(i) Report of Meeting - 6th November 2019
(ii) Minutes of Meeting - 6th February 2019
b) Environment, Water & Climate Change SPC
(i) Report of Meeting - 6th November
(ii) Minutes of Meeting - 5th February
c) Economic, Enterprise & Tourism SPC
(i) Report of Meeting - 13th November
(ii) Minutes of Meeting - 13th February
d) Housing SPC
(i) Report of Meeting - 18th November
(ii) Minutes of Meeting - 24th April
e) Land Use, Planning & Transportation
(i) Report of Meeting - 9th November
(ii) Minutes of Meeting - 14th March
REPORT FROM JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE
REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES
(No Reports)
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive what grants and/or initiatives are available to both Council tenants and private homeowners to upgrade their energy rating given the importance of this for the environment
To ask the Chief Executive how many houses are currently laying vacant in the county and to give a breakdown by bedroom size & how long houses these homes have been vacant.
To ask the Chief Executive what is the timeline for collection of illegally dumped rubbish from time of report to litter Warden Inspection to collection?
To ask the Chief Executive how many people are on the medical priority list and how many people from this list have been housed year to date.
To ask the Chief Executive if there are plans to consult with the Environment SPC to replicate plastic pollution signage initiatives that are seen across the Country "Please take away 3 pieces of plastic every time you visit the Park/Woods/Mountains".
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed update on the winter readiness programme for roads and to make available the gritting routes for the coming winter.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the costs associated with dealing with bonfires and other Halloween activities this year, and to make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive How many house starts have commenced to date this year and how does this compare to this time last year?
To ask the Chief Executive, if the Council is aware of any illegal or protection money sought from the Council or any contractor employed on a Council Building Site and if so has it been reported to the Gardai.
Since the programme for energy retrofitting social homes started how many homes by local electoral area have been retrofitted in SDCC and what are the new energy ratings of the same homes? Related to this, in July Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government, Eoghan Murphy announced the allocation of a further €25 million in funding for the programme of which €1,037,718 is to go to SDCC. What social homes will be retrofitted with this new tranche of funding and what should their new energy ratings be?
Under the Nitrates Directive and the Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) how many farm inspections have been carried out in SDCC in 2018 and 2019 by local electoral area?
Under the new regulations concerning AirBnB (i) how many applications for 'change of use' planning permission have been received in SDCC by LEA and (ii) how many homes have been registered as subletting rooms or whole houses in SDCC by LEA?
During periods of prolonged snow fall such as the so-called 'Beast from the East' in 2018, SDCC ensures to the best of its ability that roads are kept clear. Less emphasis is placed on clearing footpaths. This choice discriminates against pedestrians. Can the council investigate acquiring plough or brush attachments for their current fleet of sweeping vehicles that could clear footpaths in each LEA in the event of prolonged snowfall? See attached photos of possible vehicle attachments.
Does SDCC currently have any programmes for the protection or conservation of any endangered or rare species of flora or fauna?
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the operation of "FIXMYSTREET", which I believe is an excellent facility with tremendous potential, and to include the (a) average number of hits/complaints on a typical day, (b) the average time it takes (other than the automatic standard reply) to get back to the customer and (c) if there are any plans to improve the system as people complain that they complain (for example about lights) and they never hear again and the light does not get fixed.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm what actions he is taking to ensure that our County is cycling friendly; will he appreciate the widespread interest in this matter and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to report on actions being taken to deal with the concern of the communities across the County in respect of the menace of scramblers; will he appreciate concerns being expressed in respect of the matter particularly in the lead up to Christmas and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm what arrangements are in place to deal with emergency calls through the Christmas period; will he give full details in that regard and make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on his efforts to promote volunteerism throughout the county and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to update the Council on his continued strategy to deal with the housing crisis; will he give his end of year views in respect of the matter and make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to comment and/or report on whether Council employees, agents or subcontractors have been subjected to any intimidation, threats including requests for protection money, during the course of carrying out their duties acting on behalf of the Council.
To ask the Chief Executive to report on the implementation and effectiveness of current provisions in bye-laws for abandoned vehicles, left with their registration plates intact, how often is this being reported, are the bye-law provisions adequate to deal with the situation.
Does the Council have any provisions in place for clients with special needs, including autism, attending at the Council's offices and would the Council consider the provision of a sensory room for clients to assist them in accessing the Council's services.
To ask the Chief Executive if consideration has been given to the limiting of service times for waste disposal vehicles across the county to exclude the hours when rush hour traffic usually occurs and to report thereon if this matter has been given consideration previously.
RE: Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a goal timeline and an average timeline for the review process that takes place from when a recommendation is received from the underwriter to when the applicant is informed of this result.
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DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS
(No Reports)
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES
H8 (A) - Proposed Disposal of 20.3 Acres at Grange Castle Business Park to Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited
H8 (B) - Disposal of additional lands at Scoil Chronain, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin with Minister for Education and Skills
H8 (C) - Disposal of fee simple in 25 Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
(H-I (8) (A) - Proposed Disposal of 20.3 Acres at Grange Castle Business Park to Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited )
H - I (8) (B) Disposal of additional lands at Scoil Chronain, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin with Minister for Education and Skills
H - I (8) (C) - Disposal of fee simple in 25 Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
MANAGERS REPORT
PART 8-PROPOSED EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS TO A DAY-HOUSE AT 19 KISHOGUE PARK, LYNCH’S LANE, LUCAN, CO. DUBLIN
PART 8-PROPOSED EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS TO TWO DAY-HOUSES AT NOS. 1 AND 10 BELGARD PARK, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24
3 YEAR CAPITAL PROGRAMME
CORPORATE PLAN 2020 – 2024
POLLING SCHEME 2020
REVOKE CLONBURRIS STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE SCHEME 2008’ IN LINE WITH SECTION 171 OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (AS AMENDED)
PROPOSED EXTINGUISHMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN 47-49 ROWLAGH PARK AND REAR OF 45 – 47 ROWLAGH PARK
PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 4 OF THE DEVELOPEMENT PLAN - ALIGNMENT WITH REGIONAL SPATIAL AND ECONOMIC STRATEGY (RSES)
PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 5 TO THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN - OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION SCHEME 2016 - 2020 INDEXATION INCREASE
CORKAGH PARK FINAL PROPOSALS
Correspondence
Departmental
Letter dated 29th October from the Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government in relation Motion 5 (Directly Elected mayor for Dublin) from the November 2018 Council Meeting.
Letter dated 12th November from the Clare County Council in relation a screening process of all newborn infants for immune compromise.
Motions
That this Council calls for the introduction of a South Dublin Bikes scheme, modelled on the Dublin bikes scheme, as a practical step to increase cycling in our county.
The composition of the Land use Transportation & Planning SPC is:
Elected Members x 6
Development Construction x 1
Business Commercial x 1
PPN x 1(environmental pillar)
This council agrees that following this meeting a delegate from the Dublin Cycling Campaign (https://www.dublincycling.com/), is invited to be included as an additional ex officio non elected member of the SPC. This change in the composition of the Land use Transportation & Planning SPC is to reflect the imperative that Dublin's leading advocates of improved cycling infrastructure are members of the county's leading planning forum. Although the other current members of the committee, both elected and non-elected, could advocate for cycling infrastructure, none would have the hands on experience of Dublin Cycling Campaign that could both highlight the significant risks posed to cyclists today while also providing valuable contributions to discussions on future transport corridors. Dublin Cycling Campaign's input would also help formulate the policy changes needed to achieve the significant modal shift towards cycling implicit in the county's climate, health, road safety, air quality and congestion reducing goals and help reduce cycling related casualties
That this council calls on the Chief Executive to review and reform current training, existing practices as well as methods of cross and inter-department communications in order to ensure that the needless destruction of natural environments, whether protected or not within the South Dublin County jurisdiction (a recent example being the Wetlands in Sean Walsh Memorial Park) can never happen again.
Further that all areas currently protected or in discussion as being protected would be brought to the public's attention by way of a page on the council's website or similar and regular updates given to councillors and all departments within the council. Such a review and reform ought to include ways to ensure that all departments are kept up to date about issues of this nature.
Proficient biodiversity training for all staff members, whether directly employed by the council or by private operators appointed to carry out work on behalf of the council should also be provided if this is not already being done.
Training should be provided to every staff member whether involved in the initial decision making or in the subsequent work of cutting, planting, digging, moving, replacing, spraying or any other work that comes into contact with the natural environment.
Signing up to the All Ireland Pollinator Plan and other similar initiatives should also be considered if not already done so.
That this Council investigates the feasibility of assigning Age Friendly Parking spaces at County Buildings.
That this council calls on the Department of Education to set up book rental schemes as mandatory in all primary and secondary schools to replace the current practice of students purchasing their own books.
That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to ensure that adequate resources are made available to deal with damage to our Open Spaces following the recent Bonfire season and in reporting will he give his initial reaction to how the Council responded to that recent challenge and will he make a statement.
That any housing developments on Council owned lands that involve the potential loss of more than 1,000 native trees not be proceeded with for the time being in the interests of sustainability, biodiversity and meeting the Council's climate change strategy targets and that the future use of such lands be instead considered during the next development plan process following submissions from any local communities concerned.
Following the attached Sinn Féin motion that was passed in March of this year, This Council reaffirms it’s call to the Chief Executive to review the current waste collection services in conjunction with the other Dublin local Authorities and the Unions with a view to the remunicipalisation of the domestic waste service whereby the Council would take charge once again of the Service but this time in a more efficient and cost competitive manner than was previously the case
That the Council commends the library service and its successes in moving to a system without fines and where books can be taken and returned at any library in the Country and also new initiatives such as the 'Bark in the Park' and because the library service is so important in terms of social inclusion that it will provide more support for further expansion and innovation in the Mobile Library and Library Outreach services, and explore further mobile library stop provision, or mobile library special events, including in our villages and urban centres, and mini libraries that are accessible to the wider public.
To ask the Chief Executive to react to the national legislation passed recently on safe passing distances for overtaking cyclists and investigate the provision of signage and roadmarkings throughout the County to advocate for a safe passing distance of 1.5m.
That this Council (or subcontractors working on their behalf) contact tenants when work has been approved to be carried out on their homes and sub contractor appointed to advise them on approximate date of when works will start.
That the Chief Executive, in light of the recent rent increase affecting some of the poorest in the county, ensures that the accelerated maintenance programme is expedited and that priority is given to those households with older residents and residents with medical conditions and to prepare a report.
That the Chief Executive engage with Terracycle or other alternative recycling companies to implement a crisp recycling scheme so that we as a local authority can take our own steps to deal with plastic problem and reduce the environmental damage caused by littering
That this Council calls on the Minister for Health to report on the legislative timeline for the advancement of the Human Tissues Bill.