Headed Items
CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Minutes of Meeting of South Dublin County Council, 11th July 2011
(circulated herewith)
REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTIES
(no reports)
STANDING COMMITTEES - ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
(no reports)
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES
Environmental Services SPC - 5th September 2011
(circulated herewith)
REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES
(No reports)
Questions
That the Manager please provide an update on trees to be pruned or removed?
That the Manager please provide an update on measures to clamp down on the use of scrambler bikes in fields and open spaces?
To ask the Manager to report on consideration by this Council of the 'Lights On' policy, as adopted by the Council on foot of my Motion in 2004?
To ask the Manager to provide a report on Fixyourstreet.ie outlining how many relevant queries were received and resolved since the introduction of the pilot programme?
To ask the Manager for a report outlining any measures being used across the County to combat antisocial behaviour in public spaces?
To ask the Manager for a report on the areas where the need for additional litter bins has been identified and when funding is likely to be made available for such projects?
To ask the Manager to advise of the protocols in place to sensitively-manage the personal details of applicants and their families which are submitted as part of planning applications; and in particular to prevent members of the general public from accessing any sensitive personal data relating to applicants and their families through either the website or through viewing the file at the planning desk?
To ask the Manager to provide a detailed update on the council’s programme of repairs to badly-damaged red asphalt speed-ramps throughout the county?
To ask the Manager to outline the costs incurred by the council to date in progressing the ‘Creative Village’ initiative and the outcomes of the initiatives to date?
To ask the Manager to outline detailed proposals on addressing the problem of dog-litter in the county in line with the commitment in the recently-adopted Litter Management Plan?
To ask the Manager the number of childcare facilities from which commercial rates were collected and the total amount of rates collected in each of 2010 and 2011 to date?
To ask the Manager to report on the fixyourstreet.ie service, its rollout and consultation with public representatives on the site, and to ask if he will extend the same guarantee with regard to a two-day response time offered to site users with regard to reported issues to Councillor representations?
To ask the Manager to provide a report on the rollout of the 2011 Student Grants applications system?
To ask the Manager what options are due to be available, or under exploration, for those seeking to purchase their Council home subsequent to 31st December 2011, and to make a statement on the Tenant Purchase Scheme in general?
To ask the Manager for an up to date detailed report on the standard of the drinking water provided by this Council for public consumption and that it include assurances for the public (as the recent EPA report on Irish Drinking Water has caused a certain amount of concern) that it is not in breach of the permitted chemical limits.
To ask the Manager for a comment on the recent national Business Report on Litter which showed Dublin in a very bad light. To please outline in his report the effects of the recent re-deployment of staff into this area of work and what further action is planned to address the issue of littering across South Dublin County?
To ask the Manager if he is aware that the increased level of leased or rented-out houses in private residential estates is leading to a discernable breakdown in the family-owned ethos of neighbourhoods and can he please indicate what options are open to the Council to support local communities and individual residents in dealing with related issues pertaining to health and safety that arise?
To compliment the Manager and staff on the role allocated to South Dublin County Council by the Minister for the Environment in relation to the “Fixyourstreet” initiative and to ask for a report on the working of the pilot to date especially in relation to the response from the public in terms of participation and feedback?
To ask the Manager for a report on the maintenance of the grass verges/medians across the County roads especially on main routes such as the N4, N7 and N81, how often these have been cut/serviced in 2011, when they will be cut again and to indicate if the standard of maintenance of the grass margins/medians of these routes is satisfactory?
To ask the Manager for a Report on the work of the County Childcare Committee and if he will provide information on activities/projects in which the Committee is involved in different parts of the County?
To ask the Manager if he will make a short explanatory report on the system of rateable valuations which is now applied by the National Valuation Office to commercial /business premises in South Dublin County, if he will confirm that the valuations applied are based on imputed rental income assigned to premises and if the scheme in operation is subject to change/review in rateable valuation if actual levels of rentals derived from commercial/business premises in the County fall?
To ask the Manager for a Report on the number of persons with house/home loans from the Council, how many have fallen into arrears with repayments, and the approach adopted by the Council, as a lender, in working with mortgage holders who are experiencing repayment difficulties?
To ask the Manager to convey the compliments of the elected Members to the management and staff of all Departments of the Council for their work and effectiveness in maintaining a high level of services to residents of South Dublin in the current year in a context of reduced resources?
Cathain a gceapfaí go mbeadh deireadh leis na pléití maidir leis an Tairiscint a ritheadh ag baill na Comhairle seo chun Scéim Rothaíochta Bhaile Átha Cliath nó a macasamhail, a sheoladh? An bhfuil spriocdháta i gceist?
When is it thought that there would be an end to the discussions regarding the Motion passed by members of this Council that the Dublin Bike Scheme or its equivalent, be launched? Is there a target date?
Headed Items
DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE PUBLIC ROADS
(no reports)
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES
(circulated herewith)
H7a) Proposed Disposal of Affordable Dwellings
(no report)
H7b) Disposal of Fee Simple Former Local Authority Dwellings - 147 Limekiln Road; 9 Bolbrook Avenue; Tootenhill, Rathcoole; 64 Rathlawns, Rathcoole.
(circulated herewith)
REPORT ON PART 8 PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS FOR REPLACEMENT OF DEPOT AND AUXILIARY SERVICES AT HAYDEN'S LANE, GRIFFEEN PARK, LUCAN, CO. DUBLIN
(circulated herewith)
CASEMENT AERODROME - SECURITY ZONE
(circulated herewith)
REVISED APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CAPITAL LOAN AND SUBSIDY SCHEME FROM CLUID HOUSING ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ST. PANCRAS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6 OF THE HOUSING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT, 1992 FOR THE PROVISION OF 44 UNITS AT KILCRONAN, CLONDALKIN, DUBLIN 22
(circulated herewith)
REVISED APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CAPITAL LOAN AND SUBSIDY SCHEME BY THE HOUSING ASSOCIATION FOR INTEGRATED LIVING LIMITED, (H.A.I.L) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6 OF THE HOUSING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1992 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 21 DWELLINGS AND A COMMUNAL/OFFICE FACILITY AT KILCRONAN, CLONDALKIN
(circulated herewith)
REPORT ON REVISED APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUILDING CO-OPERATIVES (NABCO) SOCIETY LTD. IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6 OF THE HOUSING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1992 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 40 TERRACE TYPE DWELLINGS AND COMMUNAL/WELFARE FACILITY AT KILCRONAN (FORMERLY DEANSRATH 'A'/), CLONDALKIN
(circulated herewith)
DEED OF COVENANT AND CHARGE FOR UPGRADE OF ATHLETIC TRACK AT BANCROFT PARK, TALLAGHT, D. 24
(circulated herewith)
FETTERCAIRN COMMUNITY CENTRE - APPROVAL OF REGISTRATION OF CHARGE IN FAVOUR OF THE MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT, TOURISM AND SPORT
(circulated herewith)
Correspondence
Ministerial
Letter, dated 15th July 2011, from Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government regarding motion passed regarding National Waste Waiver System (M10/0611)
Ministerial
Letter, dated 20th July 2011, from Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation regarding JLC rates (M5/0711)
Ministerial
Letter, dated 27th July 2011, from Minister for Defence regarding Casement Aerodrome
Ministerial
Letter, dated 4th August 2011, from Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources regarding geothermal and wind energy (M16/0611)
Ministerial
Letter, dated 11th August 2011, from Minister of State for the OPW regarding motion passed on Liffey Valley (M4/0611)
Letter, dated 05th July 2011, from Clare County Council regarding reasonable doubt and the Litter Act
Letter, by email dated 06th July, from South Tipperary County Council regarding Draft Directives before the EU
Letter, dated 6th July 2011, from Donegal County Council regarding protection of Right of Ways
Letter, dated 11th July 2011, from Limerick County Council regarding subsidy for the old and infirm
Motions
MAYOR'S BUSINESS (1)
That this Council congratulates the Irish Ten Pin Bowling Association for successfully hosting the recent 2011 Junior Triple Crown in South Dublin County and commends the Irish teams for the awards they received. Furthermore that this council acknowledges their success as a sporting achievement.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS (2)
That South Dublin County Council will play a role to support citizens who are caring for relatives/friends affected by serious mental illness.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS (3)
That the Members of this Council, in the context of considering a review of its current Development Contribution Schemes, requests that the NTA demonstrates plans for increased service levels within South Dublin County that would justify sustaining the current levies under the Section 49 Scheme adopted to contribute to the Kildare Route Project.
That this Council rejects the introduction of a flat rate water charge.
Go n-impíonn an Chomhairle seo ar an gcomhlacht Veolia/LUAS rothair a cheadú ar a ngréasán tramanna ag uaireanta beagéilimh ar fud Bhaile Átha Cliath.
That this Council appeals to the company Veolia/LUAS to permit bicycles on off-peak times on their tram network throughout Dublin.
That the Manager responsible (a) provide a report detailing the Councils policy on the identification and designation of Taxi Ranks in both private and public places and (b) that he write to the relevant Minister calling for a review of current legislation into the provision of Taxi Ranks on Private Property and that the designation of such ranks for the exclusive use of designated Taxi Drivers/companies/groupings be made illegal.
That this council rejects Minister Phil Hogans proposals for a) a household tax and b) a water tax
That this Council recognises the serious issue of pedestrian safety along the Newcastle Road in Lucan but insists that the proposed implementation of a local HGV ban coincides with a lifting of the existing HGV ban on the Outer Ring Road.
That this Council believes that the review of the Council's Play Policy and the Five Year Playground Programme should be given more priority and brought to a conclusion so that a Report can be given to the September Council meeting, and that it is the view of the Council that a new Playground Programme should include plans for smaller local playgrounds in small parks or estate open spaces, and or provide for collaboration with school and church authorities for playgrounds to be located in school and church grounds, and that the new Programme should include one or more pilot projects for adult exercise spaces adjacent to playgrounds.
That this Council calls on the Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government to prioritise the extension and upgrading of Tallaght Fire Station, and requests the Chief Fire Officer to meet with Councillors/Officials at an early date in order to expedite the process, given the urgent need for a fire service that is appropriate to the needs of the very large population that is served by this Fire Station.
That the Manager report on the promotion of local facilities such as parks, playgrounds, stadiums and petting zoos to schools, play groups and family support organisations as potential school tour/visit sites?
That this council develops a strategy for supporting the co-operative sector, such a strategy will be incorporated into the councils plan for supporting businesses.
That this council calls on the Manager to establish a tailored programme to support the promotion of the county’s traditional town and village centres as highlighted in the Economic SPC working group on Traditional Urban Centres, working with the relevant trading groups and SDCC Chamber of Commerce to develop an action plan.
That this Council, noting the population increase in South Dublin to some 265,174 residents as detailed in the Preliminary Results to Census 2011, and the ratio of one Councillor to every 10,199 residents (one of the highest in the State), calls on the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, in the interests of democracy, community representation and fairness, not to reduce the number of Councillors in the South Dublin area in his upcoming review of local government arrangements.
That this Council is of the view that the re introduction of 3rd level fees would be a retrograde step that would adversely impact on access to education in this County and that the Minister for Education & Skills be so informed
That the Manager investigates the economics, practicalities and insurance/liability implications of installing an exercise area in parks where playgrounds already exist. Such an area would offer park users opportunity to use gym-like equipment for free in their local park. This is common practice on the continent where the equipment used is heavy duty, has anti-graffiti properties and cannot be easily vandalised.
That this council examines the feasibility of helping tenants to conserve water usage, such as the provision of rainwater barrels for garden use, and the installation of more water efficient appliances such as two flush toilets and water efficient taps.
That this council calls on both the Manager and Dublin Fire Brigade to carry-out an independent and transparent fire services risk assessment for all areas of our county to identify priority service improvements needed given the very serious concerns that exist over the excessive journey-times for responding fire services to reach highly-populated areas of our county furthest away from existing fire stations.
Given the ongoing effects of the financial crises on families and individuals and conscious of the hardship and stress being experienced by many homeowners in this County, the elected members of South Dublin County Council calls on the County Manager to write to an Taoiseach asking that the Government put in place equitable and formal structures that will address the situation in which different categories of mortgage holders find themselves in in relation to their private residence, so that they may be able to re-negotiate and if necessary, re-structure their mortgages that will be economically beneficial to themselves and their families, in the context of debt sharing and in the interest of the common good.
That the Council congratulates the players, management and members of Shamrock Rovers FC, on their great achievement in European football competitions, and expresses its support for the development of the FAI and its activities, including its League and Cup competitions.