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Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of April 2024 ACM.
Economic Development
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
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Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
This Committee notes the current process for library members is that library cards are automatically deactivated each year and need to be reactivated by members. This Committee requests that consideration be given by the executive to only deactivating those memberships which have had no usage in the previous 12 months.
Corporate Support
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the council re-commences mowing the grass on the open areas in St Gatien's Court, Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham.
That the hedges / trees in Ballycragh Park be maintained to ensure the pathways are accessible to buggies / wheelchairs, in particular the section crossing the stream close to Killinniny Rd which park users say is hazardous due to overgrowth of bushes and low hanging branches.
To ask the Chief Executive to put in place a plan for the field area in Glenvara next to the bungalows, adjacent to Castlefield (photo attached of location) as the area has become unkempt and problematic over the past number of years.
This Committee notes the single road estate of Grange Downs, Rathfarnham which sits right at the border with DLRCC. The estate is in SDCC but the only road out of the estate is through DLRCC. DLRCC currently cut the grass verges on this access road. Despite the best efforts of residents it is not possible to persuade the DLRCC ground maintenance staff to cut a grass verge inside the estate as this is outside their jurisdiction. SDCC cut the large green areas with a tractor to the right of the estate and they cut the edges of the grass in the cycleway on the other side of the estate. However this leads to the very unusual situation of having a small strip of land inside the estate that is managed by neither council. The strip of grass in question is in front of the houses at the bottom of the U shaped road. The gardens of these houses are very small or paved and residents do not have suitable equipment to cut this grass. Anyone with an electric lawnmower would need to trail 2/3 extension leads across the footpaths and road to access this strip of grass. This is neither safe for members of the public walking on the footpath nor practical. To address this issue this Committee proposes SDCC adds this strip of grass to the grass cutting schedule of the small mower currently cutting the cycle way.- approximately 20 meters from where they are currently cutting grass.
That this Committee ask the manager to install a wheelchair swing in the children's playground at the 8 acres ( Greentrees Park) Walkinstown.
That this area committee asks the Chief Executive to consider a new footpath and pedestrian access from The Rise (Boden Park Rathfarnham) across open green space to Ballyboden Way, to allow greater permeability for public transport and local shops, and that such work may be done in consultation with local residents?
That the council examine and report on the opportunities for much needed teen spaces and playgrounds in the Ballyroan / Butterfield area.
To ask the Chief Executive to take action to protect the new Brothers Pearse running track in Dodder Valley Park and provide a plan for the facility which is being damaged and used by groups outside of the club for activities including dog training and golf.
This Committee supports the installation and provision of a water fountain in a suitable area adjacent to Ballyroan Library.
That the council cut and maintain the grass verge at Rathfarnham Shopping Centre along Butterfield Avenue. It has been overgrown with nettles and other large weeds for months and is making it very difficult for anyone trying to navigate the already narrow path in that area.
Environment
Questions
To ask the CEO if and when South Dublin County Council became aware of the security issues at the former Augustinian lands in Ballyboden, the fact that the lands were essentially unsecured and that repeated fires were being started on the premises, with multiple call outs by the Dublin Fire Brigade. What steps did the council take to ensure the owner of the lands, Shannon Homes, complied with its legal obligations to secure the site?
To ask the manager to provide details of the lane cleaning schedule for Greenhills and Dublin for September and October.
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That the manager revisit the decision not to reinstate a wall that was removed by an SDCC contractor ( see extract of response to the client below) as it was viewed as a dangerous structure . "The wall in question was identified as being a dangerous structure and at risk of collapse and, as such, posed a danger to public safety. In accordance with Sections 3 (2) (a) and 3 (2) (b) of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964, as amended, an SDCC contractor removed the wall. The Council will not be reinstating the wall. ( case reference CC1816028 )"
This Committee notes with concern the continuing anti social and safety problems at the former Augustinian seminary at Taylor's Lane, Ballyboden. This Committee further notes the impact this has had on emergency services with multiple call outs to the Gardai and Fire Services as well as the impact on local residents. To address this issue this Committee calls on South Dublin County Council to bring enforcement proceedings against the owner of the site to force them to completely secure this derelict site so that it cannot be entered by trespassers.
To ask the council to urgently address the issue of underuse of allotment spaces - at present there are a number of lots in Friarstown that are not in use, but the criteria for reclaiming them is not enforced, despite there being significant waitlists for these spaces. I ask the department responsible to review the allotments and reassign any that do not adhere to the terms of lease.
That this committee calls on the manager to increase the number of dog wardens in the county in order ensure that the park by laws in relation to dangerous breeds are adhered to.
Given the horrific fire that recently destroyed the building at the St. Augustinian's site in Ballyboden, I request that the Council Executive provide a commitment to address concerns of citizens related to vacantbuildings/sites, and also seek a commitment that the securing the structure will now be enforced by SDCC if not done by the site owner.
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
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Quarterly Housing Allocations Report (for Noting)
Quarterly Anti-Social Behaviour Report
Housing Delivery Report quarterly
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
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Deputations for Noting (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Council considers extending the Dementia Inclusive Community Scheme, currently being piloted in Ballyroan, to Rathfarnham and Templeogue Villages in due course
Transportation
Questions
To ask the CEO for a report on the current status of the proposed realignment of Knocklyon Road, particularly in light of the new residential developments in the area and lack of safe cycling infrastructure on Knocklyon Road?
That this Council furnishes an update in relation to badly needed repairs to public lighting in the Rathfarnham-Templeogue area and details of progress made with the ESB network in this regard, particularly as the evenings are now starting to draw in.
That this Council furnishes an update in relation to progress made in repairing footpaths and potholes in the Rathfarnham-Templeogue area, together with details of the locations and timeline for planned repairs from now to the end of the current repair programme.
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Active Travel Update
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the council undertake to paint the poles of the public street lights in the area that are badly rusted and dilapidated. There are a number of examples on Ballyroan Road (photo attached) and elsewhere in the LEA.
That this Area Committee request that Old Knocklyon Rd (the section by Homeville) be included in future maintenance schedules in terms of footpaths (see attached), public realm, here-trimming and road maintenance.
This Committee requests the Council executive to prioritise the resurfacing of the road at the entrance to Anne Devlin Road in Rathfarnham.
Planning
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)