Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of September 2021
Performance & Change Management
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
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New Works (No Business)
Corporate Support
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Correspondence (No Business)
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Water & Drainage
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Motions
This committee requests Chief Executive to prepare a presentation to members in regards to the planned expansion of future reservoirs in the area. To show what areas all these current and future plans are going to serve.
That the manager agrees to communicate with and work with Irish Water to complete an underground survey of the gullies and waste water pipes in the Coppice, Woodfarm Acres estate, Palmerstown, (vicinity of houses 78 - 102) in order to ascertain their condition and identify any works required to prevent a reoccurrence of the regular foul sewage blockages and gully blockages that result in damage to residents property.
Public Realm
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive - further to issues I previously raised [in membersrep 1256277] regarding public safety concerns about sections of the boundary fence along the river pathway from Lucan Demesne to the bridge leading into St Catherine's Park - for an update on the advice given by the Law Department regarding same and planned actions arising from this; to outline whether at this stage SDCC should simply construct its own secure and safe fence to prevent people entering private property, with a timeframe provided; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to give an update on when the council will cut back the overgrown bush/shrubs at address provided. This is a long standing issue and has been requested on numerous occaisions. It is attracting illegal dumping.
To ask the manager to provide a report on whether a thorough inspection of the treeline in Griffeen Park bordering all homes within Arthur Griffith Park can take place, with a view to completing a comprehensive clean-up inside the park and scheduling priority tree pruning works that address height and density concerns. Furthermore this report to address the serious and genuine concerns with regards to trees that are and have breached / collapsed some property garden walls, identifying the need for any specific tree removal that is a risk to life in the event of storm conditions.
To ask Chief Executive for an updated report on the tree programme for the Lucan area, highlighting areas that have been completed to date.
To ask the Chief Executive Officer for an update on any public parking to be provided for users of Tandy's Lane Park, including any disabled spaces
To ask for an update on the wildflower planting near the Cherbury Footbridge, are there more spaces like this planned including in relation to a recent request by Lucan Tidy Towns?
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
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New Works (No Business)
Cluain Rí Park
Motions
This committee commends the planners to date in regards to the new parks opened/opening within the Adamstown area of Lucan. There have been queries into designing a skate park into the new parks due to be built. The members ask the CE supports the examination of introducing this amenity and advises of its possibilities
The request to have goal posts removed and have new system put in place has been requested by local soccer club (see emailed attached). The members request the CE to consider this request and advise how it can be accommodated. Reasons for this are outlined in the email. I hope you can help or guide the club with the following request please. Esker Celtic are kindly requesting the removal of the static goal posts in Willsbrook Park, Lucan, Co.Dublin along with the 40foot container. The pitch is not in usable condition particularly around the goal mouth (photos attached) and has been like this for a number of years. On many occasions before we do use it we have to clear broken glass from that area as the posts are used as a target to break bottles. The container itself is rusting and full of holes and in my opinion is beyond repair. It has become a magnet for people to use as a bathroom to relive themselves(behind it)and we have to on a weekly basis clean it up as the smell is disgusting. It is of no use to our club and has become an eyesore in such a beautiful area. We would be grateful if the Council would consider this request and replace the container with a fenced compound that would house two full size portable goal posts(which the club will provide).
To call on the manager to work in collaboration between public realm and road maintenance to examine the trees on Meadowview Grove Lucan, carry out suitability study and further prioritise footpath repairs for stretches deeply affected by roots of the trees.
This Motion was Moved without Debate
That the Chief Executive provides a meaningful timescale for the planting of new trees on Culmore Road and Palmerstown Avenue, given that they were cut down over three years ago now; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
This committee requests the Chief Executive to provide a time frame for upgrading Glenaulin Park as previously discussed and that the valley containing the Glenaulin stream be developed as a Biodiversity area.
Environment
Questions
To ask the manager if contact has been made with the owners of the green area between the Oval and Applegreen garage in Palmerstown to clean the area of dumping. (See members rep 1620009)
To ask the Chief Executive for the number of derelict/vacant house inspections in the Lucan-Palmerstown-North Clondalkin area over 2020 and 2021 and the outcomes of same.
To ask the manager for an update on the progress with regards to acquiring the old 'Farmers Site' under CPO in St Mark's, Clondalkin.
To ask the Chief Executive Officer if a road sweeper could be sent to the area around Quarryvale shops more frequently to sweep rubbish from the side of the road and if the issue of litter along the side of the road could be targeted at this location?
Correspondence
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Motions
That the Chief Executive look at options to solve the problem of consistent littering on Collinstown Rd between Finches Pub and the shops, including the possibility of additional signage to encourage proper disposal of litter.
That the Chief Executive, in light of the latest published reports showing breaches of noise levels in Woodville estate, immediately requests that TII takes urgent action to reduce illegal noise levels, i.e resurfacing the road or raising noise barriers; and that furthermore a similar analysis of freely available data be carried out for all residential areas bordering the N4 from Liffey Valley interchange to Kew Park, as the stretch in general has been reported as noisier in recent months and this would assist further requests. The mapping of noise at Woodville for example shows that a large large portion of Woodville walk is in the Blue zone for day and Dark Purple Zone for night, both higher than EU acceptable levels. The recent resurfacing of the road near the M50 junction has made the surface quieter and a lower noise surfacing could help reduce the impact of traffic levels returning to normal post-Covid restrictions.
Community
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for a progress update on works at the new Lucan pool and refurbishment of the leisure centre, including a likely opening month next spring?
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Lucan Leisure Complex
Housing
Questions
To ask the Chief executive for an update on maintenance works to repair sub-standard housing in Balgaddy as raised by many Councillors over the past number of years and to outline approximately how many residents will be offered relocation in the forthcoming new housing development and how soon this will be?
To ask the Chief Executive as to what actions are being taken to address the rampant drug dealing in Moorfield Avenue and adjacent lanes.
To ask the Chief Executive if there are any plans to build houses on the green area opposite Collinstown Grove.
To ask the Chief Executive what is the protocol with regard to those living in homeless accommodation provided by SDCC whose income levels change to an extent that it puts them over the income threshold for social housing can they remain on the housing list with no penalties.
To ask Chief Executive to provide a detail report on the recent report regarding IW connection problem at the Castleview development and to ask if the responsibility of this lies directly with the AHB Respond or/and others. To inform members how soon new residents can be expected to move into their new home.
Correspondence
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Anti-Social Quarterly Statistics 2021
Motions
Cathaoirleachs Item
To ask the Chief Executive Officer for an update on any plans for refurbishments at Sarsfield Close and in the interim can maintenance works for the whole of Sarsfield Close be carried out, including fixing of any lights in common parts of the respective blocks, fixing of any damaged common areas, painting etc.
That the Chief Executive investigate the living conditions and ongoing maintenance issues in Neilstown Village Court with a view to full refurbishment of the units. Some of the issues include drafts, old windows and doors, a faulty lift and leaks from poor plumbing, all of which are impacting the quality of life of the older persons living there.
That the Chief Executive provide an update on the outstanding housing maintenance issues in Balgaddy and in particular that safe, secure and durable protective doors have been fitted for all gas meters as requested at a previous meeting of this committee.
Planning
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for the number of planning enforcement files opened in the Lucan-Palmerstown-North Clondalkin area in 2021, by month, the number of inspections undertaken for each file, the number of inspections pending and the outcome of files that have been closed.
Correspondence
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New Works (No Business)
Motions
To call on the Chief Executive to direct all relevant directorates to bring a headed item to the November ACM to show what steps are being taken to address the boundary breach between Mount Andrew and St Edminds, and to address the need to repair the breach.
This Motion was Moved without Debate
This committee requests that the Chief Executive provide a report to members showing what percentage of natural boundaries have been removed from all development /planning applications in Adamstown to date. With the removal of briars, trees etc how is this percentage working to ensure our biodiversity targets are been met. This motions seeks to have a discussion on the matter given there has been and continues to be non stop development in the area
Transportation
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive what steps are being taken to prevent further flooding of the Coldcut Road R833, especially near the junction with Cloverhill Road during heavy rainfall; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Manager to provide an update on the School Street initiative that is planned for the area.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a timetable for completing outstanding footpath repairs from the 2020 Footpath Repairs Programme, given the commitment to have that work completed by August 2021, and to provide an update on the 2021 repair programme.
To ask the manager for a reports on the estates included in the footpath repair programme for 2021 and 2022 and to give a statement on the matter.
Can the footpath between Palmerstown Shopping Centre and Kennelsfort Green be repaired as it is in a very dangerous condition.
To ask if the light junction at Ballyowen Road/Willsbrood Road/Outer Ring Road can be tested to ensure enough time is given to cyclists to get through the lights
To ask the Chief Executive Officer if there are any traffic calming measures for the road entering Bewley Estate and the adjoining junctions or how can residents go about seeking such measures, and on what basis can traffic calming measures be provided in Bewley Estate?
Correspondence
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New Works (No Business)
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be made public (No Business)
Motions
Update on permeability projects - This committee asks Chief Executive for an update on the embankment process re a commencement date for an assigned dedicated person. To also seek an update on the permeability plans for Paddocks/Hillcrest.
That the Manager give a time-bound commitment to undertake outstanding hedge maintenance works which have been requested in the Palmerstown, North Clondalkin and Lucan areas in order to make footpaths accessable and reduce dangers, particularly during longer winter nights.
That the results of the recent traffic survey on Kennelsfort Road be brought to this committee and that Management explain the findings in relation/contrast to all earlier surveys that and the matter be fully discussed with a view to bringing forward recommendations for action.
To call on the Chief Executive to repair the footpath connecting Glenaulin Road and Glenaulin Park given the uneven surface.
This committee seeks a report from Chief Executive in relation to the new bus routes that are been introduced over the next months. This report asks for management to comment on what future plans are been made for a new bus network for the Adamstown area. No provisions for a bus service along the main road, using the bus lanes leading out onto the Adamstown link road have been catered for. The lack of service getting to locations in Clondalkin nor Tallaght have been catered for. The new routes have, in short, extended the existing bus routes serving Lucan back to new terminus at Adamstown train station. This goes against the concept of Adamstown whereby it would have its own bus network/public transport infrastructure. While the consultation process has ended for Bus Connects, this committee now looks to pursue options with management to address this shortfall of bus services.
Libraries & Arts
Questions
To ask for an update on any plans for, or consideration being given to, a new stop of the mobile Library in the vicinity of Lucan Village, including in Sarsfield Park
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
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NEW WORKS (No Business)
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No Reports)
Motions
To ask the Chief Executive Officer for an update on plans for a refurbishment of Lucan Library. What funding is being accessed and what works are hoped the refurbishment will entail in how long of a timeframe?
Economic Development
Questions
It is my understanding that in September 2019 South Dublin Football League (SDFL) merged into Dublin District Schoolboy League and ceased to be an organisation. However the SDFL Committee are still in existence and Ballyowen, Lucan is still its head quarters. Rooms and pitches are still been rented out as SDFL. This was originally leased to the SDFL by SDCC on a not for profit basis but information I have received that SDFL are charging local clubs and groups high commercial rates to use the facility. Can the Council provide clarity if this practice is in conflict with the terms of the lease and how best the facility can benefit the surrounding community
Correspondence
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New Works (No Business)