Headed Items
CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINUTES
a) Minutes of Draft Development Plan Meeting, 6th September 2010
b) Minutes of Draft Development Plan Meeting, 8th September 2010
c) Minutes of Meeting of South Dublin County Council, 13th September 2010
REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTEES
a) Rathfarnham Area Committee Tues. 14th Sept.
- Dealing with Community (1 report - Community Grants), Environment, Housing, Roads, Planning, Development & Parks, Corporate Services & Libraries
(circulated herewith)
b) Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee (1) Wed. 15th Sept.
- Dealing with Development, Parks, Planning, Roads
(no report)
c) Tallaght Area Committee (1) Mon. 20th Sept.
- Dealing with Community (1 report - Community Grants), Environment and Housing
(circulated herewith)
d) Tallaght Area Committee (2) Mon. 27th Sept.
- Dealing with Roads, Planning, Development & Parks, Corporate Services & Libraries
(no report)
e) Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee (2) Tues. 28th Sept.
- Dealing with Housing, Community (1 Report - Community Grants), Environment, Corporate Services & Libraries
(circulated herewith)
STANDING COMMITTEES - ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
a) Calendar of Meeting Dates
b) Report on Conferences/ Seminars
c) Report on Review of Area Committee Meetings
d) Training & Development Policy for Elected Members
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES
a) SPORTS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPC
(i) Minutes of Meeting 12th May 2010
(ii) Report of Meeting 15th September 2010
b) ENVIRONMENT SPC
(i) Minutes of Meeting 17th May 2010
(ii) Report of Meeting 20th September 2010
c) HOUSING AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SPC
(i) Minutes of Meeting 20th May 2010
(ii) Report of Meeting 23rd September 2010
d) ARTS, CULTURE, GAEILGE, EDUCATION AND LIBRARIES SPC
(i) Minutes of Meeting 24th May 2010
(ii) Report of Meeting 27th September 2010
e) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (INCL. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SPC)
(i) Minutes of Meeting 5th May 2010
(ii) Report of Meeting 28th September 2010
f) TRANSPORTATION SPC
(i) Minutes of Meeting 25th May
(ii) Report of Meeting 30th September 2010
REPORT OF JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE
(circulated herewith)
REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES
(no reports)
Questions
To ask the Manager will he in view of the ongoing daily difficulties experienced by commuters traveling in and out of the City and the importance of Newlands Cross route to good traffic management in South Dublin County area, can he outline if discussions have taken place with the NRA in relation to this section of roadway, if the tender has been circulated and can he say when works will begin to alleviate traffic congestion at this junction?
In view of the clear success of the Connect project can the Manager outline in financial terms the projected investment that this Council will have injected into the project?
To ask the Manager has there been any more development of the successsful scheme operating in other Councils areas where senior citizens on sale of their own home can part pay and invest in their sheltered council accomodation and will he/she give a report and whether a timescale has been agreed for its implementation?
To ask the Manager will he give a report outlining the discussions this Council has had with Tallaght Hospital in relation to parking difficulties and the effect inconsiderate and illegal parking may have had on fire tenders entering and accessing the Hospital area and statutory proposals if any that are to be introduced?
To ask the Manager can he/she give a detailed breakdown of the allotment budget and where monies are actually spent?
To ask the Manager would a structure which may be dangerous as a result of being a fire hazard come within the terms of the dangerous structure legislation?
To ask the Manager for a detailed breakdown of the €28,000 budget for providing and maintaining allotments?
To ask the Manager to provide consumers with the details of the types of compostable sacks which can be inserted in brown bins?
To ask the Manager for a report on the extent that brown bins are being presented for collection and how that compares with the presentations of green & black bins?
To ask the Manager to state when a draft of possible public realm proposals will be brought before the Area Committees for approval, given that it was agreed that, following initial consultation some months ago, this would be done?
To ask the Manager to indicate how the graffiti removal programme is delivered, how many operatives are employed on same, how much has been expended on same in 2010 to date, and, how much, if any, of this work has been outsourced?
To ask the Manager what is the policy in relation to the sharing of bus stops between public and private operators and is it reasonable to be requiring operators to apply for planning permission to attach their small signs to existing stops/shelters?
To ask the Manager to investigate the feasability of installing demand controlled mechanical extract ventilation systems in Council homes currently experiencing serious mould growth and fungal spores caused by condensation with a view to the eradication of the problem and the improvement of tenants health as a result of the cleaner air associated with such systems?
To ask the Manager to report what costs have been associated with grass cutting this year and compare this with the same associated costs for last year 2009?
To ask the Manager to further update on efforts to secure support and funding from the Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Sustainable Transport for this council’s proposed school-transport pilot project?
To ask the Manager to update on efforts to ensure that all SDCC customers scheduled to have a bin collection on the next Bank Holiday Monday i.e. October 25 will have their bins collected in full and if necessary to commit to hiring private operators to provide the service if staff unions fail to agree to a collection on this date?
To ask the Manager to report on missed bin collections during the month of September due to staffing problems; to include details of the routes missed and of the total number of customers who missed a collection and any customers who missed two or more collections as a result during September?
To ask the Manager if any proposals are being considered to improve the control of dog litter in public parks?
To ask the Manager to provide a detailed update on discussions with FAS, government departments and staff unions regarding the introduction of both a Work Placement Programme and a scheme to allow apprentices to complete their training; and to outline what council work areas are being considered as suitable for introduction of such programmes?
To ask the Manager to report on discussions with the Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Government regarding the proposed establishment of a directly-elected Dublin Mayor, to include details on any significant changes which will likely have to implemented by our council to facilitate the new Mayor’s office and regional structures, to advise on the costs of the new Mayor’s office and regional structures and to advise if our council will have to make any additional annual financial contribution to fund this?
Headed Items
DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE PUBLIC ROADS
a) Montpelier Estate
b) Deerpark Estate
(all circulated herewith)
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES / SITES
(no report)
COUNTY DUBLIN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION 2010
(circulated herewith)
APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM CLANMIL IRELAND UNDER THE CAPITAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME (CALL FOR PROPOSALS JUNE 2010) FOR THE PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATION BY APPROVED HOUSING BODIES FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIFIC CATEGORIES OF HOUSING NEED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6 OF THE HOUSING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT, 1992 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF UNITS AT FORTUNES LAWN AND FORTUNES WALK, CITYWEST
(circulated herewith)
APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM FOCUS IRELAND UNDER THE CAPITAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME (CALL FOR PROPOSALS JUNE 2010) FOR THE PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATION BY APPROVED HOUSING BODIES FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIFIC CATEGORIES OF HOUSING NEED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6 OF THE HOUSING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT, 1992 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF UNITS AT NEW BANCROFT, TALLAGHT
(circulated herewith)
APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM PEAMOUNT HOUSING UNDER THE CAPITAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME (CALL FOR PROPOSALS JUNE 2010) FOR THE PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATION BY APPROVED HOUSING BODIES FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIFIC CATEGORIES OF HOUSING NEED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6 OF THE HOUSING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT, 1992 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF UNITS AT SLADE CASTLE, SAGGART
(circulated herewith)
REPORT ON PART VIII OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 - 2008. PROPOSAL FOR ALTERATION AND EXTENSION OF ROWLAGH COMMUNITY CENTRE
(circulated herewith)
REPORT ON PART VIII OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 - 2008. PROPOSAL 1 FOR TEMPORARY SUPPORTED ACCOMMODATION AT 2 - 4 LISCARNE GARDENS
(circulated herewith)
Correspondence
Ministerial
Correspondence, dated 16th September 2010, from Minister for Finance in response to motion regarding Negative Equity.
Correspondence, dated 23rd September 2010, from Monaghan Town Council regarding ESB charges.
Correspondence, dated 04th October 2010, from Waterford City Council regarding National Carers Strategy
Motions
Mayor's Business
Recognising the commitment of this Local Authority to support efforts to explore all renewable energy sources, including geothermal.
We the elected members support the planning application (SD10A/0283) which aims to establish the viability of this resource in our county.
That this Council while acknowledging the hard work of the Parks and Environment maintenance staff calls on the Manager to once and for all address the ongoing problem of when residents associations or voluntary groups agree a pick up date for rubbish and green waste after an estate or park cleanup by them that this council collects within a set time frame 1-3 days of agreed date.
That this Council, in light of the ongoing suffering of the Palestinian people, recognises (1) that Veolia is a leading partner in the consortium contracted to build a light railway system linking Israel to illegal settlements in occupied East Jerusalem, (2) that the Irish government and the U.N does not recognise Israel’s annexation and occupation of East Jerusalem and have repeatedly stated their views that the Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem and the West Bank contravene international law and (3) that Veolia’s involvement in the project is in contravention of the UN’s stated demand that Israeli settlement activities and occupation should not be supported, and calls on the County Manager not to sign any new or renew any existing contracts with Veolia.
That this Council Condemns the Israeli attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla’s aid mission that resulted in deaths and injuries of those attempting to bring much needed aid to the besieged city of Gaza, which has been subject to an illegal Israeli blockade.
Commends those Irish citizens who participated in this humanitarian mission to bring 10,000 tones of aid to the people of Gaza.
Recognizing that this attack is an affront to international law and has endangered the lives of Irish citizens, calls on the Irish Government to expel the Israeli Ambassador, use it’s influence to discontinue the EU’s preferential trade agreement with Israel and Support and seek the backing of other countries for a new international aid mission to Gaza which will ensure that necessary vital supplies reach the suffering people of that besieged area.
That this Council asks the Minister of State for housing to meet a delegation of local Cllrs. and housing staff to request him to review the Housing (miscellaneous) Act 1997 to allow for realistic and effective methods of dealing with the escalating anti-social problem in local authority housing. The review to include effective measures to prohibit tenants engaging in said activities and to include measures to deal with same problem in privately owned houses in Council estates.
That the Manager will give a report on the progress of the Social Housing Leasing Scheme within the County.
That this Council expresses it's concern and agrees to write to the Minister for Health and Children Mary Harney T.D, calling on her to immediately publish the enquiry report/findings into the serious backlog in the reading of tens of thousands of x-rays and G.P referral letters in Tallaght Hospital.
That this Council affirms its support for the publicly provided and managed houshold waste management system operated by SDCC, acknowledges the importance of certain features of the system including the Council funded Waiver Scheme, the absence of a standing charge, and the 3 Bin system to promote waste reduction and re-cycling. We express our commitment to working with the Manager and staff in solving the problems experienced in recent months, including Bank Holiday Monday collections, and uncertainties and difficulties being experienced by many householders in using the Brown Bin as effectively and safely as possible, and requests the Manager to provide a report on the Bin collection system and its operation since the beginning of the roll out of the Brown Bins, and to confirm that the instructions for use of the Brown Bin have been fully assessed and are compliant with best practice and all regulations. We further request the Manager to consider an expanded programmme of providing information to householders on using the 3 Bin system correctly and with maximun cost effectiveness to them.
That this council calls for -
1 The reintroduction of the Saturday Collection of Bin for customers of this Council who have Black bin Collections on a Bank Holiday Monday.
2. the introduction of a new system to inform people of problems, collection date changes and increases in charges as the current methods are not working satisfactorily.
3. A rotation of the day that households have there bins collected, a 5 year rotating basis would ensure fairness for all households in relation to the impact of bank holidays.
That this Council requests the Manager review the current collection sequence for Black & Brown Bins in order to maximise the collection options for households and minimise the type of non -recyclable waste accumulating (eg nappies).
That this Council requests the Manager to present a detailed report to form the basis for discussion with the elected member on proposals to improve the management of the public realm in our county, including the need for improved and more regular litter-cleansing and grass-cutting services and the need to pursue greater coordination and innovative working arrangements between council departments and noting the provision of funding in the adopted budget for 2010 for ‘public realm transformation’.
That the Manager outline the legal costs of the Council in 2008 and 2009 in total and by department as requested by me at a pre-budget meeting.
That South Dublin County Council enacts the Parks Bye-Laws so that the Gardai can enforce them.
That this Council, noting the need for savings in the provision of Council services, agrees to liaise with the Courts' Service and/or the Probation Service to ensure that those convicted of committing crime and having been given Community Service Orders rather than custodial sentences by the Courts, and in particular the District Court, be recruited for the duration of the hours specified in their sentence, in an anti-litter and/or anti-grafitti campaign in the parks and housing estates throughout the County.
This Council calls on the Manager to investigate whether New York has dog friendly areas in public parks; if so, how they operate, and whether we could use a similar system in our parks so as to avoid the problem of dog fouling.
That this Council agrees to introduce a Freefone 1800 Litter Line Number to facilitate the public in contacting the Council to report illegal dumping. This new initiative is in response to the growing environmental issues, including increased dumping and fly-tipping, and will encourage and facilitate more residents to support this Councils efforts to resolve this menace, including providing additional support to the work of our litter wardens throughout South Dublin. Further the public launching of this project will give new hope to the residents of this county for a cleaner environment to the future.
That a report be brought to this committee re road margins and open spaces owned or maintained by this council where youths congregrate for drinking and drugging activities resulting in debris (needles and broken bottles) being discarded on these spaces to the danger of young children, my query is to ascertain whose responsibility is the removal of this detritus.
That this Council calls for the reintroduction of the annual/biennial junk collection in order to reduce the level of fly-tipping in the county.
That this Council, in light of the severe inconvenience caused to many local residents due to the non-collection of bins on the August Bank Holiday and the increased health and safety risk caused by delays in collecting the newly-introduced brown bins, calls for the implementation of either (a) Bank Holiday Monday refuse collections or (b) the organisation of alternative collections for residents missing out on collections due to Bank Holidays, in advance of the October Bank Holiday.
This Council in recognition of the recent CSO figures and the difficulties that a significant percentage of clients have in relation to literacy, agrees to take a more proactive and inclusive approach in consultation with groups like NALA (National Adult Literacy Agency) and calls on the Manager to do a root and branch review of Council application forms in order to simplify and help those with ongoing difficulties accessing council services.
That this Council supports the recommendations contained in ‘Reclaiming our Parks’, the report of the South Dublin Joint Policing Committee parks sub-group which was adopted by the September meeting of the JPC; and requests the Manager to present a detailed report on the progressing of implementation of these recommendations.
That the Manager Provide a update on efforts to ensure that all SDCC customers scheduled to have a bin collection on the next Bank Holiday Monday i.e. October 25 will have their bins collected in full and if necessary to commit to hiring private operators to provide the service if staff unions fail to agree to a collection on this date?
That the Manager outline as a result of the revenue deficit as projected in this years budget what departments and areas in departments will suffer cutbacks and can the Manager confirm if cutbacks will total €7m between now and end of Dec 2010?
Specifically can the Manager outline what programmes will have all funding stopped and or partially withdrawn in Parks, Roads and Housing?