Agenda - Rathfarnham ACM 15th December 2009

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Date:
15/12/2009 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Tuesday 10th November 2009

Development & Parks

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
John Browne, Mary Keenan

"To ask the Manager to give an update on the proposed community space project for the laneway at the rear of Willbrook Park?"

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Parks Department, Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.
Responsibility:
Parks Department, Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.

New Works Development & Parks

(No business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Parks Department, Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.
Responsibility:
Parks Department, Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.

Correspondence Development & Parks Department

(No business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.
Responsibility:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.

Cathaoirleach’s Business

(No business)

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Sen. C. Keane
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

"That this Committee discusses with the aid of an up to date report the current situation re Willbrook Lawn open space

(a) to state when the hoarding will be removed 
(b) to have the law agent in attendance at meeting to answer legal questions on title."

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Sen. C. Keane
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"That this Committee discusses with the aid of an up to date report
(a)the open spaces taking in charge issue at Stonepark/Longwood and to give a full report on all open space areas and
(b) to give a date when you expect this process will be complete, as it is dragging on for some considerable years.
Noting that a written history - drawing on memory of first residents of the estate confirming the 'compound' as open space has been submitted to SDCC by this Councillor.

Planning

Questions

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Coburn
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

"To ask the Manager for an update on the status of Bolton Hall and Ballyroan Lodge?"

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

Planning Files A. Large applications under consideration B. Files requested by members

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Colin Ryan
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

Further Report on Bolton Hall

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Martin Judge

Loreto Abbey

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

NEW WORKS

(No business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

CORRESPONDENCE

(No business)

Motions

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

Cathaoirleach’s Business

(No business)

Housing

Headed Items

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Abe Jacob

Report on housing construction programme

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

NEW WORKS

(No business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

CORRESPONDENCE

(No business)

Motions

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

Cathaoirleach’s Business

(No business)

Community

Questions

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Sen. C. Keane
Responsibility:
Willie Sheils

"To ask the Manager for an update on works at Ballyroan Community / Parish Centre;

(a) stating completion dates
(b) to outline how the complex will be managed in conjunction with the local community
(c) to outline the process/procedures going forward -  for users/potential users
(d) to give a report on external finish - to ensure anti Graffiti finish if such is available.
(e) to give the dimensions of rooms/kitchen etc. etc. in community centre  & Parish Centre.
(f) to state when SDCC will be in a position to arrange for a public meeting with the local residents who have an interest?"

Headed Items

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Willie Sheils

Application for Grants

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

NEW WORKS

(No business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

CORRESPONDENCE

(No business)

Motions

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Willie Sheils

Cathaoirleach’s Business

"That the Manager give a report on what funding will be in place for the new community manager and youth officer for the refurbished Ballyroan community centre that is to open early next year."

Corporate Services & Libraries

Headed Items

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Georgina Byrne

Library News & Events

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate, Libraries
Responsibility:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate, Libraries

New Works Corporate Services & Libaries

(No business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate, Libraries
Responsibility:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate, Libraries

Correspondence Corporate Serivces & Libraries

(No business)

Motions

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate

Cathaoirleach’s Business

(No business)

Environment

Questions

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Coburn
Responsibility:
John Quinlivan

"To ask the Manger for an update on the Flood protection measures that are in place for all rivers in the Rathfarnham area and  what liason takes place with surrounding councils that said rivers are sourced from before reaching the Rathfarnham area?"

Headed Items

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Environmental Services

NEW WORKS

(No business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Environmental Services

CORRESPONDENCE

(No business)

Motions

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Environmental Services

Cathaoirleach’s Business

(No business)

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
John Quinlivan

"That the Manager confirms he is satisfied with the reinstatement quality of the work carried out by Boherboy Contractors."

Roads

Questions

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Coburn
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"To ask the Manager for an update on the count at Ballyboden Road/Fonthill with regard to location of a pedestrian crossing?"

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Coburn
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"To ask the Manager to please detail the traffic light changes that are currently underway at the junction of Butterfield Avenue & Marion Road, alongside Rathfarnham Shopping Centre. Who is responsible for the re-instatement of the terrain & who will be responsible for the on-going maintenance?"

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Coburn
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Manger who is responsible for the pull in at the Dublin Bus bus stop on the Knocklyon road, past the Knockcullen/Ashton entrance as it is extremely muddy and a significant mess. It appears vehicles (Dublin Bus & An Post) are pulling in here on the grass verge?"

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"To ask the Manager to give a report on the need for a pedestrian crossing at the junction of Scholarstown Road and Stocking Lane to take into account children crossing at school times?"

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"To ask the Manager to ensure that the traffic lighting contractor reinstate the grass verge at Rathfarnham Shopping Centre Butterfield Avenue to a high standard before leaving?"

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"To ask the Manager to put in place a dedicated Bus terminus/lay-by for the 74/74A Buses on Stocking Avenue near Dalriada estate. This would stop the Buses blocking one lane at Stocking Avenue?"

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Sen. C. Keane
Responsibility:
RTFB Meeting Administration

"To ask the Manager to forward the following query to Dublin Bus

"Why cannot buses from the south side be routed from the south suburbs to say Kevin Street/St. Stephens Green and those from the north suburbs be routed to Parnell Square and all supported by small easily manouvered buses that would traverse the city centre as one sees in other European cities. Buses from the western suburbs could be routed to either Heuston (to link up with LUAS) or towards Smithfield.  Cross city routes could be part of the overall service but would avoid the city centre and use a peripheral route such as Heuston/Church St. or Butte Bridge in the short term until another crossing is available on the east side. 

Rathfarnham falls between the two LUAS lines and one would assume that a feeder service would be in place to bring passengers to the LUAS. However Dublin Bus appear to see the Luas as competition and no support is provided. The existing very limited local 161 bus route from Rockbrook to Nutgrove Shopping Centre has not been extended the short distance to Dundrum or Windy Arbour Luas stops. Rathfarnham residents are left with the resigned acceptance of up to one hours journey to or from O'Connell Street (less than five miles) on the 16 route or, if travelling on the 15 bus a circuitous tour of the villages of Templeogue, Terenure, Rathgar, Rathmines before deciding to head for the city centre (duration also up to one hour). If we want people to leave their cars at home, which is what most of us want to do, then a little innovation is required viz. some certainty, feeder services and some alternative to buses crawling through the city centre."?

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Manager for an update on the Hermitage View situation regarding Bankof Ireland and ownership?"

Headed Items

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

(No business)

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

NEW WORKS

(No business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

CORRESPONDENCE: Rathfarnham Shopping Centre - Wheelchair Friendly Lift to Upper Floor

Motions

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Manager give a report on the provision of a new one way traffic system for Ballyroan Crescent."

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"That the Committee requests that traffic lights be installed at the entrance to Templeroan estate."

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Sen. C. Keane
Responsibility:
Seamus Fagan

"That this Committee discusses bus stop issue adjacent to The Heath Prospect downs taking into considerations views of Prospect Manor residents as voted on at recent AGM i.e. to provide footpath from bus stop to existing entrance at the Heath and to delete proposed new entrance - noting provision of footpath would not endanger large tree adjacent. Also to report on meeting requested by this council with Bus Atha Cliath on this issue."

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Seamus Fagan

"That the Manager arrange an on site meeting with Prospect Manor residents, Garda roads section, Dublin Bus and Council roads engineers to discuss the moving back of the Bus stop at Prospect Manor."