Agenda - Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 19th February, 2020

Confirmation & re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 15th January, 2020

• H-I(1) Minutes of 15th January 2020

New Works (No Business)

Library News & Events

• HI 3

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on efforts to restore the lighting, CCTV and waste collection infrastructure on the Grand Canal Greenway between the 9th and 12th Locks to working order and an update on the level of co-operation ongoing between South Dublin County Council and Waterways Ireland, ESB, an Garda Síochána and the National Transportation Authority (NTA)?" 

• Q 1

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"South Dublin County Council contains at least two examples of 'mill ponds', artifical ponds created in the 19th century for the purposes of milling. One is in the area between Clondalkin Park and Moyle Park College, while the other is in Saggart, and borders Rathcoole Park and the Millrace Estate. Both Mill Ponds are believed to be owned by NAMA. Given that it is highly unlikely that the private sector will find a commercially viable use for these ponds, and thus the only logical owners of the ponds are South Dublin County Council, who could in turn use them for recreational activities from punting to fishing, this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to discuss with members how these mill ponds (and any other that exist in the county) can be acquired by South Dublin County Council."

• M 1

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive if the seven representatives of the Clondalkin LEA have a discretionary fund?"

• Q 2

"To ask the Chief Executive if any public buildings in the LEA are available in South Dublin County Council for civil ceremonies (marriages)?"

• Q 3

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

"That this Area Committee request that South Dublin County Council write to the Data Protection Commissioner requesting clarification on whether 'naming and shaming' businesses contravenes GDPR criteria. Also that South Dublin County Council, against this background explain how does naming 'tax defaulters' not contravene GDPR."

• M 2

"That this Area Committee asks Libraries to run a campaign and issue a poster, and hold talks on how our PR voting system works that is open to members of the Public who would like to know how PR works, and that voter registration could be held on the same nights."

• M 3

New Works (No Business)

 Litter Management Action Plan 2019 Q4 Update

• HI 9 LMP Action Plan Q4 2019 update

Corkagh park Pavilion Part 8 2019

• HI Corkagh park Pavilion Part 8 2019

Correspondence (No Business)

"That the Chief Executive erect a sign on the nearby lamppost on Ashwood Road stating it is illegal to dump and anyone doing so can be prosecuted. Huge issues with illegal dumping here."

• M 4

"That the Chief Executive outlines the policy of dogs attacking other dogs in our parks, namely Corkagh Park, and the dog run. What happens to a dog if it attacks another dog?"

• M 5

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report into what sewerage arrangements have been made for the new houses in Newcastle, in particular around Peamount Road as long term residents of Newcaslte are very concerned."

• Q 4

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Clondalkin Tree Maintenance Programme 2020-22

• HI 11 Tree Maintenance Programme 2020-22

"Can the Council outline any proposed plans to upgrade the boundary wall and fence from the top of Cherrywood Crescent including estimated costs and timescale for this project?"

• Q 5

"To ask the Chief Executive in relation to the South Dublin County Council's Sports Pitch Strategy, which states a detailed needs assessment has also been produced that provides a full evidence base for the analysis and a clear methodology for the project. The needs assessment contains a detailed strategic review of relevant local regional and national policy.

Is the needs document a separate document and if so, where is it? Can it be supplied?"

• Q 6

"To ask the Chief Executive when he will re-convene the St. Cuthbert's High Level Task Force meetings? and to also update the Committee via this question regarding any and all progress made to date, and future plans for St. Cuthbert's Park?" 

• Q 7

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"This Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to report on the application of the South Dublin County Council's Draft Sports Pitch Strategy in Area 2 and Rathcoole to clarify why Area 2 is earmarked for fewer pitches than other areas, despite population growth, the demand for pitches in Rathcoole Park and St. Mary's GAA."

• M 6

"That the Chief Executive agrees to build a wall between the Bawnogue Road and Ashwood Close due to anti social behaviour and rubbish issues."

• M 7

"That the Chief Executive outline steps to eradicate the burning of fires in Corkagh Park behind Bushfield Lawns."

• M 8

Deputations for Noting (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"Can the Council offer a report on what appears to be the completed state of the boundary wall around St. Cuthbert's Park with a view to answering the following questions:

1. Outline reasons for break in continuity of the new stone wall.
2. Are there by-laws in place that restrict the erection of this wall along the border. What legislation informs these by-laws?
3. Can the council offer a definition of the difference between a high level kerb 4/500mm and a stone wall of approximately 900mm?"

• Q 8

"To ask the Chief Executive what steps have been taken for procuring construction services for the building of the houses proposed under the masterplan for Rathcoole for the area known locally as Four Districts Woodlands and if he will report on same?"

• Q 9

"To ask the Chief Executive if the homeless unit of South Dublin County Council has an Outreach Officer for liaising with the citizens of the county currently without fixed abode?"

• Q 10

"That The Chief Executive issue a report into the vacant houses on Station Road and what will and can the Council do to obtain these long term vacant potential homes?"

• Q 11

"To ask the Chief Executive to list the social housing estates and number of houses in each in the LEA which have received energy efficiency upgrades in 2019 and to list those estates and the numbers of houses in each in which such measures are planned for 2020. Please also list the general measures themselves e.g. attic insulation, that constitute the standard package of energy efficiency measures undertaken on Social Housing in South Dublin County Council?"

• Q 12

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this Committee acknowledges the disappointment of local residents of the incomplete nature of the boundary wall around St. Cuthbert's Park and requests that the Council outline detailed plans for the securing of the perimeter adjoining St. Cuthbert's Park with Lindisfarne and Melrose Estate. This committee further acknowledges the quality of workmanship of the stone wall that has so far been completed and commends those involved in the design and planning of the works to date."

• M 9

"Given the experience in Clondalkin with a wooden boardwalk, which seems to have been the incorrect material for the humid Irish climate, and, the current condition of balcony floors in the Áras na Cluaine apartment block in Clondalkin, that appear to have been constructed with the same type of wood as the boardwalk, and are quite slippery and dangerous in humid conditions (see attached photos from one top floor balcony there), is it appropriate for planning permission to be granted for new boardwalks or balconies that use the same type of wooden decking style flooring?"

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• Q 13

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report into what provisions where made for Medical/GP services in the Newcastle Local Area Plan?"

• Q 14

"To ask the Chief Executive if he could make it a condition of the planning permission for fast food outlets that "take away" outlets provide bins externally to the premises for disposal of food wrapping  or make specific contribution to the provision and maintenance of bins in the local area, and that all food wrapping for such takeaway food be made from bio-degradable materials, and to outline what the current conditions are and how it could be amended?"

• Q 15

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"Can the Council outline the process including timescale for works undertaken in Saggart Village aimed at improving the streetscape and road surface. Questions have arisen about the site management of this project and the level of disruption caused to local business. Have Council considered the need to offer a derogation of rates by way of acknowledging the difficulties that these necessary works have caused.

Can the Council agree to meet with the representatives of the business owners that have been impacted by the disruption with a view to offering realistic assistance?"

• Q 16

"To ask the Chief Executive to repair the pothole at Tesco, Clondalkin Village, bus stop at Tesco, Convent Road. There is a deep hole in the road here. Will the Council put in a proper foundation to sort it out once and for all?"

• Q 17

New Works (No Business)

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

Roadworks and Footpath Programme 2020

• HI 18 Roadworks and Footpath Programme 2020

Correspondence (No Business)

"That the Chief Executive update this Committee on the status of the request to take in charge the roads in Newcastle Lyons Estate. Also to advise  about the status of the bond, held by the Council from Maplewood Homes, in relation to Newcastle Lyons Estate in Newcastle, if any."

"That this Committee calls upon the Council to formulate a traffic management plan to facilitate the safety of children negotiating the entrance to Sacred Heart primary school in the Sruleen area. This Committee further calls for the Council to engage a Warden to direct traffic during school hours at the entrance to the adjacent Greenpark shops. We note that this location was due to be inspected for Clondalkin Traffic Management meeting in 2018 and request that this report be made available for discussion at this meeting."

• M 11

"That this Area Committee requests that the Council look into continuing the footpath from 69 Cherrywood Crescent to the pedestrian entrance on Cherrywood Crescent - at present, people are going out onto the road to access the pedestrian entrance and it is a Health and Safety Risk.

• M 12

"That this committee asks for update on broken bollard opposite Round Tower and requests new bollards be erected on opposite side of road to protect pedestrians and the Tower."

• M 13

Saggart Community Centre Part 8

• Saggart Community Centre
• Saggart Community Centre Presentation