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To ask the Chief Executive Officer to update on any plans to provide safe routes to cycle in the Lucan Electoral area, and to have more cycle routes between the different parts of Lucan, and the need for more bike parking facilities, segregated cycle lanes, and if he will make a statement on the matter
To compliment the Library department for the delivery of the North Clondalkin Library and for the excellent and imaginative service being provided in the Palmerstown Digital Hub.
That the Manager responsible provides an update on (a) the proposal to install a 3.5T limit on the roads between the Oval and Wheatfield Road and (b) the operation of the current 7,5T limit on Kennelsfort Road.
That the Manager responsible provides a report on the maintenance of Waterstown Park year to date and to include a. grass cutting, b. hedges and trees and c. waterways.
That the Chief Executive provides a traffic report on the number of vehicles passing through the Kennelsfort Road junction at morning peak times and evening peak times and the total number of vehicles in any 24 hour period Monday to Friday.
Moved Without Debate
To ask the Chief Executive to provide report on the number of abandoned vehichles reported to the council for the year 2020 to date. Could the report confirm how many vehicles were deemed litter and removed/disposed off and what costs are incurred by SDCC to remove the vehicles,
That the Manager responsible gives a progress report on the tree management programme for this LAC area and to include the actual achievement against the planned for the period 1se Jan 20 to Aug 31 20.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the operation of the Paid Parking system in the LAC area and to include the cost of managing the system and the total income tor the period Jan to Dec 2019 and to make a statement.
This Committee seeks a detailed update report on the Lucan Swimming Pool
To ask the Chief Executive that additional bins be considered in the south end of Griffeen Park, south of Griffeen Avenue. There are zero bins there compared to 4 or 5 in the north end of. As brought to my attention by a park user you can find a bin at almost every exit, if not all. While in the south end the only bin is directly by Griffeen Avenue and then no bins at all despite multiple exits. See photo attached)
Motion Lucan Village Green Corporate Support This Committee asks the CE to update the members on the plans for the village green area. To ask that it includes a timeframe and to advise if Covid 19 has made an impact on the design. Management may be aware than concerns have been brought to our attention from business owners regarding Parklet plans in the village area and have asked that the village green be used to its full potential to incorporate additional pedestrian seating/facilities etc and to maintain it regularly.
To ask the manager for a breakdown of fines issue, fines paid and court actions arising from litter in the following categories since May 2019 in this Area Committee boundary and to outline whether any successful case has ever been taken in relation to people throwing cigarette butts out their car window and if so, to outline how responsible citizens can best report this antisocial behaviour?
To ask the Chief Executive to outline the current waiting list for traffic calming works in the current budget year in this Area Committee boundary and to outline when the next public consultation period for submissions and observations will take place?
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on footpath repairs for the next 12 months within the Area Committee boundaries in light of Covid delays?
That the Chief Executive pilots a scheme to mobilise members of the South Dublin Volunteer Corps or to recruit new Garda vetted members to carry out complementary and enhanced roles during and outside of normal park opening times relating to the communication of standard park regulations and current social distancing rules to users, eg dog walkers, playground users, sports participants, cyclists using footpaths etc as well as reporting to a dedicated liaison in the Council or An Garda Síochana where any clear breaches are occurring, or antisocial behaviour activities are taking place, with greater priority given to responding to these trusted individuals - especially in the light of reports of increased levels of vandalism and antisocial behaviour in public realm areas but an apparent lack of staff resources to adequately deal with it.
To ask the Chief Executive if he will consider, at the earliest opportunity, suitable parklet areas in Palmerstown Village and Rowlagh near cafés and/or shops given the need for such services at suitable locations where there is space to do so and it doesn't block access to essential services but enhances the living experience; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
That this Council - acknowledging the mixed response to parklets so far in Lucan village from businesses and the need for some residents with mobility issues who need car access to essential services but also noting that traffic levels are back up and there is an increasing desire by citizens for a calmer, more accessible and visitor-friendly village area for shoppers, walkers and cyclists, as opposed to through traffic - reports on current traffic count data to date and undertakes to organise a major study on the feasibility of radical and far-reaching proposals in relation to traffic flows in the village area, including one-way systems, with a view to bringing them to public consultation at an early stage given the ongoing deterioration of the village setting and the need to improve the quality of experience for everyone in the area.
Moved Without Debate
Quarterly Housing Allocations Report
This Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to install public street lighting along the N81 & N82 between bus stop 2590 on the N81 on Blessington Road and the junction of N82 and to trim Tree branches to allow light to reach the street on Magna Drive.
That this council support the aims of The Aims of a new group 'Society of Survivors'' which are: 1) State Acknowledgment of all abuse 2) Support survivors Holistically. 3) Ownership of personal files non redacted 4) Access to Family of Origin for All. 5) Create & Support an Oral history through 'Living Libraries' 6) Promotion of Healing through the Arts. 7) A Change in the terms of reference of the commission of inquiry to include illegal adoptions and stolen babies. 8) A State supported DNA voluntary website. 9) A State memorial garden to all survivors. 10) To end all 'Labels' and to encourage the proper Terminology in all historical and recorded matters We commit to writing to the Minister for Children Roderic O Gorman to comment on how the Government will address each aim!