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CONFIRMATION AND REAFFIRMATION OF MINUTES - FOR APPROVAL
(a) October Council Minutes – 10th October 2022
REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING
a) Rathfarnham/Templeogue/Firhouse/Bohernabreena Area Committee
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
b) Clondalkin Area Committee
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
c) Tallaght Area Committee
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
d) Lucan/Palmerstown/North Clondalkin Area Committee
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
STANDING COMMITTEES ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE - FOR APPROVAL
(No Reports)
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING
(No Reports)
REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING
(No Reports)
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive which section in South Dublin County Council deals with compliance with building guidelines when they are not included as a condition in planning, specifically compliance with the requirement to have a Daylight and Sunlight assessment report included in planning applications for residential developments.
What checks are in place, before or during construction, to confirm that a daylight and sunlight assessment has been submitted with planning applications for residential developments, and that the actual results of the computer-generated daylight and sunlight assessment are correct and consistent with the results in the planning application.
What are the consequences if a building is deemed to be non-compliant with BRE standards after it has been completed.
What are the consequences if a daylight and sunlight assessment report is not submitted with a planning application for a residential development, but permission is granted, and the building is not compliant with BRE standards?
If a planning permission is granted by ABP having been refused by South Dublin County Council, what control is available to SDCC if a daylight and sunlight analysis report is not conditioned in the ABP planning grant?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on how many inspections were carried out on rental properties within the County to ensure they comply with the minimum standards of housing year to date
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on how many inspections carried out on rental properties within the County were found not to be of acceptable standard year to date?
To ask the Chief Executive what is the current waiting time for social housing support applications to be processed based on forms being submitted correctly with all accompanying documentation supplied
To ask the Chief Executive is the following measured and reported on: Incidences where applications or necessary documentation for social housing supports are mislaid
To ask the Chief Executive is there a plan in place to provide necessary supports for rough sleepers / homeless people to ensure that there is emergency accommodation available to whomever needs it, given that we are moving into winter season and weather conditions are getting bad
Does the Council inform people via social media about leaf collections, including types of bags etc?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the number of properties purchased by the local authority with long-term RAS or HAP tenants in situ since January 2013, to include an outline on how the process works for both tenants and landlord.
That the Chief Executive provides a report on the potential to acquire properties with long-term RAS or HAP tenants in situ within the context of the Housing Delivery Action Plan 2022-2026.
To ask the Chief Executive what figures the Council has in relation to the number of beds/accommodation provided by DRHE which are drink and drug free and to make a statement on the issue
If a person unexpectedly end up with a disability that's requires an accessible home and their original home is not suitable to be adopted or in the case of a rental property it's now gone, what will they do in order to get suitable housing
How long is the wait for social housing for someone with wheelchair needs
What is the standard process by SDCC in dealing with obtaining social housing needs for people with wheelchair needs
To ask the Chief Executive how long the average waiting time is between an applicant being offered a property and getting the keys, and if there are delays, to outline the general causes of such delays?
Minister Ryan selected our County to launch the Pathfinder Program from Castletymon Library. Last year SDCC failed to draw down almost half of the allocated budget for Active Travel, will the Council use its full allocation of €1.15 million for 2022?
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm if there is a programme of boundary box installation in SDCC area?
To ask the Chief Executive whether boundary boxes are installed as part of maintenance or repair work on behalf of SDCC or Irish Water?
To ask the Chief Executive whether work on footpaths in the county also includes the installation of boundary boxes for water meters?
To ask the Chief Executive for a report into Local Authorities powers to purchase tenanted homes that come on the market for sale where the tenant is on social housing supports. Report to elaborate on the SDCC’s current plans and to confirm what the approach is regarding the time the tenant may have been on the housing list?
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm how many homes have been purchased by SDCC under the Ministerial direction giving Local Authorities power to purchase tenanted homes where the tenant is on the HAP or RAS schemes?
To ask the Chief Executive the amount of housing rent arrears written off each year between 2011-21, who makes these decisions and on what basis, and if a statement is available?
To ask the Chief Executive the additional cost of clean ups and waste collections due to the Halloween period in 2022 to minimise bonfires, including any additional staffing costs or other costs, compared to 2021 and if a statement is available on the matter?
To ask the Chief Executive the number of apartments acquired under Part V of the Planning and Development Acts since 2014, if a breakdown is available between single aspect and dual aspect design of these apartments?
To ask the Chief Executive if SDCC has a preference or policy between single aspect and dual aspect design apartments, and if a statement may be available?
To ask the Chief Executive if a social housing tenant wishes to reduce their Electricity bill, can they avail of solar PV units for their home?
To ask if SDCC can cross reference the most recent Census data to locate both public and private potential vacant homes?
To ask the Chief executive to provide a report detailing the number of homeless presentations to SDCC quarterly for the year-to-date and the same quarterly breakdown for 2021.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report detailing what alternative measures are in place / proposed to respond to customer housing maintenance queries for those that cannot avail of the new online only services that have been introduced.
To ask the Chief Executive if he will set out the current Council policy and practice regarding human rights compliance in procurement (including divestment if required due to human rights violations).
To ask the Chief Executive why randomised inspections of private rental accommodation (apart from those covered by social housing tenancies or about which complaints have been reported to Council) are not carried out?
To ask the chief executive if it can be assumed that if newly planted trees die due to either not being correctly planted or not being watered and that this becomes apparent during the two year maintenance period, that the contractor must plant new replacement trees at no additional cost to SDCC, and maintain them for two years from the time of planting?
To ask the Chief Executive how many trade apprentices have been hired by SDCC in 2022
To ask the Chief Executive for a list of instructions on how a plebiscite may be organised for a housing estate where the residents wish their estate to be taken in charge because the developer of the estate is either present but not active or is not present at all.
To ask the Chief Executive how many direct labour tree maintenance crews SDCC have as part of their workforce and if the crews work exclusively on tree maintenance?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the type and frequency of inspections of the dog shelter currently used by the Council and include a copy of the vet inspection form currently in use.
To ask the Chief Executive what changes have been introduced from the former (Ashton) service to the current dog shelter, and can he make a statement on the matter?
To ask the Chief Executive to update the Council on his endeavours in respect of the Pathfinder Project which was recently launched in our County by Eamonn Ryan TD Minister for Transport; will he detail his plans and make a statement?
To ask the Chief Executive to detail contacts he has had in relation to the challenges in respect of facilitating Ukrainan Refugees; will he update members on the situation in our County and will he make a statement?
To ask the Chief Executive if he plans an educational campaign to warn families in our County of the dangers of Scramblers and hopefully stop the purchase of Scramblers in the run up to Christmas and will he make a statement?
To ask the Chief Executive if the Council is coping with the numbers of homeless families presenting and if he has particular plans to deal with the issue over the next two months and may we have a statement?
To ask the Chief Executive to report on his actions during October to deal with the challenges of the Halloween season and will he present a statement?
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report into the waiting time for a council house by year on the list from, 2019 to current date, and what the average waiting time is?
To ask the Chief Executive for details on step down accommodation planned to be built in the lifetime of this Council.
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report on emergency accommodation in SDCC. Report to include plans to meet current and future needs?
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report into Homeless with our county and to include how long people average in homeless services and whats available to meet this need?
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report on step down accommodation. Report to include how many are currently on the list and how the plan will work for both Council tenants and private house owners?
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DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS - FOR APPROVAL
(No Reports)
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES - FOR APPROVAL
(a) LD 1530 Proposed disposal of plot of land adjacent to Dun Ard House, Blackchurch, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin to Mr. John Dempsey
(b) LD 1556 Proposed disposal of substation site to ESB - Tandy's Lane, Adamstown, Co. Lucan
H-I 7 (a) LD 1530 Proposed disposal of plot of land adjacent to Dun Ard House, Blackchurch, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin to Mr. John Dempsey
H-I 7 (b) LD 1556 Proposed disposal of substation site to ESB - Tandy's Lane, Adamstown, Co. Lucan
MANAGERS REPORT - FOR NOTING
ST CUTHBERTS PARK PART 8 - FOR APPROVAL
GRAND CANAL LOOP PART 8 – FOR APPROVAL
ROAD WINTER MAINTENANCE PLAN – FOR NOTING
ROAD SAFETY ACTION PLAN – FOR NOTING
COMMUNITY AND SPORTS GRANTS - FOR NOTING
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT ON CONSIDERATION OF AUDITED AFS AND LG AUDITOR’S REPORT – FOR NOTING
ADAMSTOWN CIVIC BUILDING BRIEFING – FOR NOTING
Correspondence
REPLIES, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Replies
Acknowledgements
(a) Acknowledgement received from the Office of the Taoiseach in relation to Motion 11 (No Confidence in An Bord Pleanála) on the September 2022 Council meeting.
(b) Acknowledgement received from the Office of the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth in relation to Motion 8 (Vaccine Trials) on the September 2022 Council meeting.
Correspondence
(c) Correspondence received from Minister of State for Local Government and Planning in relation to the Maternity Protection for Members Bill.
(d) Correspondence received from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in relation to Justice for Noah campaign.
(e) Correspondence received from Donegal County Council in relation to Turf Cutting Policy.
Motions
To ask the Chief Executive to undertake an examination of the extent to which the Council is currently involved in supporting childcare within the South Dublin County Council area, with a view to seeing if this support can be enhanced. This would include an audit of childcare services in its own properties, including Council owned community, youth and leisure centres. (Details of a similar examination being carried out by another local authority is attached)
That this Council calls for effective action to deal with boarded up Council houses and return them to the housing stock for reletting.
To ask South Dublin County Council to develop a protocol whereby Councillors can make representations on behalf of constituents to Approved Housing Bodies to ensure that AHB's will have a pathway to communicate with Councillors when they contact them on behalf of their constituents. Given the growing number of tenancies in the County which are being managed by AHBs this protocol will ensure that tenants get the necessary support and level of representation which they are entitled to.
This Council calls on the government to launch an enquire into declarations of TD's and elected representatives and the owing of property's to rent and their declaration's of conflict of interest in discussions and votes on matters regarding housing and the rental sector and to issue a report.
This Council calls on the Minister of Health Stephen Donnelly to extend Free Contraception for the over 30s on a medical card, this would include scraping fees for those seeking to have fittings/removals of various types of long acting reversible contraception, as a 1st step to the introduction of free contraception to all.
That this council declares that private airplanes used for leisure or commerce are wasteful and inconsistent with our climate goals, and demands that none are given permission to fly in Irish air space. On passing the motion a letter issues to Minister of Defense and Minister of Transport.
In an effort to give residents of areas in the County an opportunity to make observations regarding applications for S254 Licences for telecommunication cabinets and masts, this Council calls on the Manager to amend the South Dublin County Council S254 Applications Policy.
This the Council write to the Taoiseach to call for a referendum on the ownership of our water services and call for the following wording be used in said referendum: 'The Government shall be collectively responsible for the protection, management and maintenance of the public water system. The Government shall ensure in the public interest that this resource remains in public ownership and management.'
That Management review the current practice of charging dog shelter surrender fees with a view to make it possible that dogs can be surrendered for free so as to protect more innocent dogs from abandonment or violence.
This council agrees that where it uses Palm Oil or other vegetable oils (e.g. in food, fuel or cleaning products) that they be procured from accountable and transparent organisations committed to zero deforestation.
That the Executive examine the feasibility of using sheep's wool from local farms as a natural weed barrier in public spaces as an alternative to the continued and wholly unacceptable usage of glyphosate for certain purposes.