Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-Affirmtion of Minutes of Meeting held on 8th September 2020
Performance & Change Management
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
Can the Council please provide an update on all of the projects which were selected for the Firhouse-Bohernabreena LEA in the €300K Have Your Say project last year? Where are these projects in terms of implementation at present and can time scales be provided where possible please?
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Environment
Questions
Can the Manager report on how many sites in the area covered by this Committee are listed on the derelict sites register and what action if any has been taken by the Council in relation to those sites.
Bearing in mind the stretched resources of the council due to the current pandemic. Could the manager let this committee know what plans are in place for the collection/ confiscation of stockpiled fuel for use in bonfires this Halloween.
To ask the manager the number of horse licences issued in 2018, 2019 and 2020 in the county, and specifically in Firhouse-Bohernabreena.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC)
Motions
To ask the Manager for a report on the Noise Reduction measures to be put in place for Castlefield - as outlined in the Noise Action Plan.
To ask the Chief Executive to consider diversifying the choice available for the 'bulbs not bonfires' scheme to include wildflower bee bombs and other bulbs that are pollinator friendly. This is a hugely popular scheme with a great success record. It would be fantastic to be able to offer a variety of options to communities next year.
That this Committee gets a Halloween update outlining the actions the Council is taking to tackle fireworks and illegal bonfires in our area
That this Committee calls for stricter enforcement of the regulations concerning derelict buildings, particularly in relation to sites owned by developers but not actively being developed.
That this Area Committee addresses the issues of antisocial behaviour and criminal damage at the derelict site on the Oldcourt Road next to Dodderbrook estate. The overgrowth of trees and bushes are which are providing an outlet for congregation.
That this committee asks that data from SDCC Litter Wardens be sought to ascertain hot spots for illegal dumping in the laneways in Dublin 12. This data can then be used to decide on locations for CCTV in the area.
Water & Drainage
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Update on Dublin Urban Rivers LIFE Project
Public Realm
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to reexamine the decision to install a new kissing gate in to the Dodder Valley Park at the entrance nearest the Speaker Connolly pub, Firhouse. A family with a side by side double buggy were not able to get through. Another family whose teenage son uses a wheelchair were unable to gain access to the park either.
While it is appreciated that this is the go to answer to prevent scramblers from entering into our public parks, can alternatives please be considered to ensure that all park users can access this lovely amenity.
To ask the Chief Executive when it is expected that the council will replace the two park benches that were stolen from Tymon Park around the 13th May, near to the Dog Run/Limekiln entrance.
I have been contacted by several park users who rely on these benches to take rests while out walking. One of those is recently recovering from bypass surgery. Another is in his 80s.
Could grass cutting at the entrance to Park Avenue on the Grange Road, the cycle pathway and Park Avenue, be looked at please, as the residents advise that area appears to be consistently overlooked?
To ask Chief Executive when will the overgrown hedging on Ballycullen Road and Killininy Road be cut back?
What is the cleansing schedule for the newly installed cycle lanes in our area and has a contract with Oxegen been signed to manage this?
To ask for a breakdown of trees inspected, pruned, removed and progress on stump removal from the beginning of 2020 within this area committee.
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Headed Items
Tree Maintenance Report - September 2020
Motions
That the Chief Executive confirms that long awaited works at the entrance to the Rathfarnham Wood Estate be carried out without further delay and furnishes a time frame in respect of same. The area is very unsightly at the moment, as per attached photographs
That the Manager presents a report on the plans for the development of Knocklyon Park.
In early 2019 I had a motion passed in relation to the 'gap' between Glenvara Estate and Castlefield which agreed that funding would be provided for improvement works at this site to deter dumping of green waste at the site and to improve accessibility. Given the escalation of the problem in the area I would ask that this motion be implemented as a matter of urgency.
That this Committee asks the Chief Executive to install more public bins in the Firhouse area.
That this area committee requests that a green area of overgrown trees and bushes is heavily cut back to accommodate pedestrian access and stop illegal dumping on Cypress Drive in Templeogue. A photo is attached which shows the area concerned on the left.
That the Manager reports on the costs of clearing up the underpass near the Firhouse Weir in Dodder Valley Park over the past five years.
That this area committee asks South Dublin County Council to reconnect the water pump / fountain on Edmondstown Road across from Rockbrook Cottages. The locals have done a fantastic job cleaning the site and given the increased cycling and walking traffic on the road this would be a really useful amenity.
Community
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Deputations for Noting
Housing
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Quarterly Report on Anti-Social Behaviour
Planning
Questions
Can details of the planning conditions for the Primary Care Centre development in Ballyboden please be provided? There have been significant numbers of complaints from residents in relation to the contractors starting work at 7am on site.
Can the Council please provide details of the planning conditions for the development of a creche facility in Dodderbrook estate? Have the Council been in contact with the developer in relation to this matter and when can the residents expect the creche facility to be opened to the public?
To ask if the Chief Executive will provide the opinion submitted to An Bord Pleanála in respect of the planned SHD on Taylor's Lane, Rathfarnham.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
Following the recent submission to the County Development Plan on behalf of the Templeogue Tidy Town Committee in relation to the Austin Clarke Park& Bridge proposal, this committee calls on the manager to conduct a feasibility study on the project so that the work can commence as soon as possible.
Transportation
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the request from a significant number of residents for traffic calming measures in the way of speed ramps for the Hunters estate including Grove, Hill, Meadow and Road, Ballycullen, Dublin 24. We would appreciate if you could advise if a decision has been made, and if not when a decision will be made. If the decision is made to go ahead with ramp installation, to please advise a timeline for these works.
To ask the manager,what are the plans to allocate the 2.4 million grant for cycleways and walkways for the Knocklyon Firhouse area. Is there any plan to finish off the connection from Scoil Carmel that was supposed to link up with the Marley-Grange cycleway?
To ask that the walkway footpath outside Little Harvard Crèche Barton Drive Rathfarnham is inspected and listed for repairs urgently due to the broken condition and frequent use.
Can the Council please provide an update in relation to footpath repairs in the Glencarrig estate in Firhouse? The footpaths are in a significant state of disrepair and are in places extremely dangerous.
Can the Council please provide an update in relation to footpath repairs in Moyville estate? Can timescale for the implementation please be provided?
To ask if the Manager could provide a detailed update to the Area Committee on progress made to date on the implementation of walking and cycling initiatives funded by the July Stimulus Programme, in the county as a whole and specifically in Firhouse-Bohernabreena.
To ask the Manager to deal with the uneven road surface up at Mountpelier ( Piperstown ). The DM contractors are working in the area at the moment and residents have asked that they continue up further past the Bohernabreena Gearbox Centre as the road is dangerous due to the massive number of pot holes.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Wellington Lane Cycle & Pedestrian safety trial
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads
SDCC School Street - School Selection
The Grange Road Phase 2 Cycle Route
Traffic Calming Programme of Works 2020
Motions
That long awaited and urgently required footpath repairs are carried out at Orchardstown Park in Rathfarnham. The footpaths have deteriorated significantly, are badly in need of repair and at this stage constitute a dangerous trip hazard for residents in the area, particularly elderly residents.
That schools will be invited to work with SDCC in relation to installation of bike stands that have received NTA funding from the July Jobs Stimulus programme. This will mean positive engagement and collaboration between SDCC and school leaders in the decision of where and when works will take place and the ability for schools to be able to communicate with SDCC in a timely manner on such projects.
That the Manager reports on the plans for ramps within the RTFB area.
That this Committee asks the Chief Executive to investigate and fix the manhole shore outside (address provided)
That this committee considers installing pedestrian lights at the new pedestrian footbridge on Ballyboden Road thereby connecting Willowbank directly to both sides of Ballyboden Road. The closest pedestrian lights are some distance away.
Libraries & Arts
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
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NEW WORKS (No Business)
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants
Economic Development
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
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New Works (No Business)