Dún Laoghaire Area Committee (Municipal Services) - AGENDA - Mon. 26. Nov. 2018

COMHAIRLE CHONTAE DHÚN LAOGHAIRE-RÁTH AN DÚIN DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL Phone: 2054700

County Hall Dún Laoghaire Co. Dublin 21 November 2018

To Each Member of the Dún Laoghaire Area Committee

Dear Councillor, Pursuant to Standing Order 7 (c) I enclose an altered Agenda for the Dún Laoghaire Area Committee Municipal Services meeting to be held on Monday, 26th November 2018 at 5.00 p.m.

The alteration is in respect of the addition of Item No. 47 – Motion in the name of Councillor D. O’Callaghan.

Yours Faithfully

Siobhán Naughton Siobhán Naughton Administrative Officer Corporate, Communications & Governance

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COMHAIRLE CHONTAE DHÚN LAOGHAIRE-RÁTH AN DÚIN DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL Phone: 2054700

County Hall Dún Laoghaire Co. Dublin 21 November 2018

To Each Member of the Dún Laoghaire Area Committee Dear Councillor I am to inform you that a meeting of the Dún Laoghaire Area Committee (Municipal Services Business) will be held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin on Monday, 26th November, 2018 at 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm to consider the following agenda.

A visitor's ticket is enclosed.

Yours Faithfully

Siobhán Naughton Siobhán Naughton Administrative Officer Corporate, Communications & Governance ********************************************************************** * CLÁR/AGENDA <AI1> 1.

Confirmation and Adoption of Minutes Minutes of the Dún Laoghaire Area Committee Municipal Services, held on 22nd October 2018. (circulated herewith)

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PARKS SERVICES <AI4> CEISTEANNA/QUESTIONS <AI5> 2.

Councillor M. Baker “To ask the Chief Executive if it would be possible to install lighting in the 1916- 2016 garden in Blackrock Park so that the Irish Flag can be flown both day and night?”

<AI6> 3.

Councillor A. Colgan “To ask the Chief Executive for an update on any plans for the use of the Martello Towers at Williamstown and Seapoint?”

<AI7> 4.

Councillor C. Devlin “To ask the Chief Executive to investigate the undergrowth at the base of the tree outside of (Address Supplied) Trimleston Park, Booterstown and advise if it is obstructing the footpath and what the Council will do about same?”

<AI8> 5.

Councillor C. Devlin “To ask the Chief Executicve to reinstate the kerb stones around the edge of the green open space in the centre of Rockford Park, Blackrock and to state when this work will be carried out?”

<AI9> 6.

Councillor M. Halpin “To ask the Chief Executive to report on any further work that has been done at Sorrento Park and/or Dillons Park in the light of the discussions at October Area Committee and to ask if we are still on target to see the plans for these parks at January Area Committee?”

<AI10> 7.

Councillor D. Kingston “To ask the Chief Executive to ensure that Blackrock village gets increased planting next year?”

<AI11> 8.

Councillor M. Merrigan “To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the planned replacement of the dead tree on Convent Road and the one on Library Road, Dún Laoghaire?”

<AI12> 9.

Councillor M. Merrigan “To ask the Chief Executive, following on from the very brief reply received to Question 17 of October 22nd 2018 and given concerns raised by constituents, to provide a detailed assessment on the progress, if any, of the negotiations between the Council

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and the representatives of a group of voluntary organisations led by Sallynoggin Pearse Football Club regarding the provision of a new premises in Sallynoggin Park and to clarify whether a Part VIII development is being considered?” <AI13> 10.

Councillor M. Merrigan “To ask the Chief Executive to provide a detailed report, in tabular format, in respect of following points raised by Dalkey Tidy Towns Committee (DTTC):

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Sorrento Park - project costs will be confirmed when the development plan is agreed shortly.

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Sorrento Park - path clearing which has already started will continue even before the final budget has been calculated.

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Sorrento Park - paving of the pathways will start soon in line with suitable Heritage Town requirements

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Sorrento Park - DLRCC BioDiversity Officer will carry out a pollinator study over the winter to agree a planting plan with DTTC.

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Sorrento Park - John Dowland mosaic will be restored and an information panel installed.

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Sorrento Park - Bandstand to be refurbished and suitable seating installed.

Sorrento Park - DLRCC will work with DTTC as the plan for a Pollinator Park develops

 Dillon’s Park - Stonework repairs, seating, planting and signage will now be carried out  Dillon’s Park – Suggestion that some children’s playground equipment be installed.

And to include the following information: (1) Current Status of Items listed above? (2) Work to Commence - Date? (3) Work Completed - Date? (4) Work Requiring Funding (source not yet identified)? (5) Time-frame for works on each item listed above? and (6) Overall Work Schedule for the next six months?”

<AI14> 11.

Councillor S. O'Brien “To ask the Chief Executive to please report on the repairing of the footpath adjacent to Watson’s and Ballybrack Shopping Centres, as previously requested by this Councillor?”

<AI15> 12.

Councillor C. Smyth “To ask the Chief Executive to ensure the green area in Cedar Court is reinstated after the burning of rubbish following the skip day/junk collection?”

<AI16> 13.

Councillor C. Smyth “To ask the Chief Executive when the footpaths on Dalkey Hill will be upgraded to a

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similar standard to the footpaths on Killiney Hill?” <AI17> 14.

Councillor P. Stewart “To ask the Chief Executive whether the avenue of over-large trees at the West Pier Pumping Station can be removed and replaced with a smaller type of tree because of the distress to the residents in Salthill Apartments, whose views have been blocked, as discussed at the Dún Laoghaire Municipal Area Committee Meeting of 22 October 2018, when it was agreed the matter would be reviewed?”

<AI18> 15.

Councillor P. Stewart “To ask the Chief Executive, now that the works in Sorrento Park have ceased, can we have an update on what the work plans are over the next 6 months?”

<AI19> 16.

Councillor B. Ward "To ask the Chief Executive if she will arrange for a tree stump to be removed on Stillorgan Park Avenue (First tree stump on the right) and for it to be replaced with a new tree?"

<AI20> 17.

Councillor B. Ward "To ask the Chief Executive if she will arrange for the pruning of trees and the reseeding of grass in the green area in St. Fintan's Park where works were recently done to lay pipes, as this is an area that is used by many children in the area and is currently inappropriate for such use, and if she can say when this work will be carried out?"

<AI21> 18.

Councillor B. Ward "To ask the Chief Executive if she will arrange for repairs to be effected to the footpath between houses in St. Fintan's Park and Kill Abbey, in Deansgrange, and when this work can be carried out as it is an ongoing hazard particularly at night when the area is poorly lit?"

<AI22> 19.

Ministerial/Departmental/Other Correspondence a) Correspondence Issued b) Correspondence Received (if any to be circulated)

<AI23> RÚIN/MOTIONS <AI24> 20.

Councillor S. O'Brien “That this Committee recognise the potential of Valley Park situated between Woodbroook/Corke Abbey in line with County Development Plan policy objective OSR1.

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Furthermore we call for the immediate completion of this parks path network Removal of hazardous materials such as barbed wires which are covering the fence and installations to the South of the park Clean up of this park Consideration of the installation of a public bin in this area Discussion with Bray Municipal District and Wicklow County Council to examine possibilities to link park with Bray Harbour area.”

<AI25> 21.

Councillor D. O'Keeffe “That this committee reaffirms its support for a permanent club house in Pearse Park and asks the Chief Executive for a full report on past meetings and current progress on this project.”

<AI26> 22.

Councillor M. Merrigan “That, the Chief Executive, given that the centenary of the change of name of the Kingstown Urban District Council to the Dún Laoghaire Urban District Council is in 2020 and that of the renaming of the Town in 2021 and of the Harbour in 2024, could the Heritage Officer explore the possibility of compiling a collection of short biographies, with photographs if available, of each of the Elected Members that held office in the Kingstown Town Commissioners (1834-1898), Kingstown UDC (1899-1920), Dalkey UDC (1899-1929), Ballybrack/Killiney UDC (1899-1929), Dún Laoghaire UDC (19201929), Dún Laoghaire Borough Corporation (1930-1993) and have such published as a commemorative book in 2020/21.”

<AI27> 23.

Councillor C. Smyth “That the Chief Executive ensure the green area (between Achill Road, Norwood, and Glencar), river and footpaths from Shanganagh Road to Glencar/Sheelin are kept rubbish/litter/glass free, maintained and enhanced.”

<AI28> 24.

Councillor D. Kingston “That the Chief Executive agrees to run a series of outdoor movies in Blackrock Park next summer.”

<AI29> 25.

Councillor C. Devlin “That the Chief Executive produces a report detailing the €90,000 tender for an icerink for the Dún Laoghaire Christmas Market 2017 and explains why no such plans were considered for the Christmas period of 2018 despite demand for such an activity.”

<AI30> 26.

Councillor B. Ward "That the Chief Executive takes steps to cut back and tidy the ivy and brambles on Fleurville Road, in Blackrock, in the beds and on the wall adjacent to Castlebyrne Park."

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Councillor S. O'Brien â&#x20AC;&#x153;That, this Area Committee requests the Memorials Committee to propose a location whereby a suitable commemorative plaque or other installation can be placed in memory of Tom Dunne And Paddy Meaney. Both of whom died from wounds sustained during the burning of Ballybrack R.I.C. Barracks, Dunne, a resident of Dalkey, and Meaney, a resident of Monkstown, were both killed in a premature explosion when members of the 6th Battalion of the Irish Republican Army, based in south County Dublin, successfully gutted the unoccupied barracks in an effort to stop its occupation

by Black and Tans.â&#x20AC;?

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TRANSPORT SERVICES <AI34> CEISTEANNA/QUESTIONS <AI35> 28.

Councillor M. Baker “To ask the Chief Executive if the road markings at the junction of Avondale Lawn/ Carysfort Avenue and Proby Square/ Carysfort Avenue can be renewed as they are very faded?”

<AI36> 29.

Councillor C. Devlin “To ask the Chief Executive to consider making improvements to the road sign (for Killiney & the Coast Road) on the corner of Seafield Road and Killiney Hill Road and state what can be done with it and when?”

<AI37> 30.

Councillor J. Gildea “To ask the Chief Executive to draw up a plan to slow down traffic on Quinn’s Road, Shankill.”

<AI38> 31.

Councillor D. Kingston “To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the speed/pedestrian survey carried out on Carysfort Avenue recently, as requested at a previous Area Committee Meeting?”

<AI39> 32.

Councillor D. Kingston “To ask the Chief Executive to review the number of bollards in Blackrock village and remove any that aren't needed?”

<AI40> 33.

Councillor M. Merrigan “To ask the Chief Executive, given the verbal clarification delivered to the DLAC (MUN) on October 22nd 2018 in respect of Question 39, which asked “whether it is intended to bring forward new drawings for the redesign and upgrading of Library Road in Dún Laoghaire given that no consensus amongst the local residents was forthcoming on the plans put forward in 2016 and, if new plans are to be drawn up, whether it is intended to have prepublication discussions with representatives of the Cross Avenue and Environs residents Association on such plans”, to provide an updated report to include the details of the clarification delivered at the October meeting?”

<AI41> 34.

Councillor C. Smyth “To ask the Chief Executive when work will begin on installing the new footpath and pedestrian crossing on Johnstown Road and to include in the reply the length/location of the new footpath?”

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Councillor C. Smyth “To ask the Chief Executive to provide a School Traffic Warden at Gael Scoil Phadraig, Ballybrack?”

<AI43> 36.

Councillor B. Ward "To ask the Chief Executive if consideration has been given to a parking control solution for Stillorgan Park Avenue in Stillorgan, as this is an area where there is a significant volume of commuter parking beyond the resident's control, which is causing some problems for access to and from driveways, and if she will say whether the Council Executive has a preferred solution for this area?”

<AI44> 37.

Councillor B. Ward "To ask the Chief Executive what she proposes to do about traffic calming in St. Fintan's Park, in Deansgrange, and if she will carry out a road safety assessment of the throughway here which is frequently used as a rat run?"

<AI45> 38.

Councillor B. Ward "To ask the Chief Executive if she can bring forward proposals to manage the parking situation in the area of St. Fintan's Park adjacent to Abbey Road, in Deansgrange, as there is a significant over-demand for parking at this location that has resulted in excess parking by non-residents in Abbey Park and adjacent residential areas; given the fact that new houses have been constructed in this area, can she indicate when this work will be done and if it is feasible to use the narrow grass verge opposite the shops at this point for further parking availability?”

<AI46> 39.

Proposed installation of a mini roundabout at Killiney Avenue / Killiney Heath Junction (to be circulated)

<AI47> 40.

Road Safety Plan 2015-2020 Review (report to be circulated and presentation at meeting)

<AI48> 41.

Dublin Agglomeration Noise Action Plan (report to be circulated and presentation at meeting)

<AI49> 42.

Consultation with Garda Commissioner (if any, to be circulated)

<AI50> 43.

Ministerial/Departmental/Other Correspondence a) Correspondence Issued

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b) Correspondence Received

(if any to be circulated)

<AI51> RÚIN/MOTIONS <AI52> 44.

Councillor B. Ward "That the Council's Parking Section bring forward a parking control solution for St. Anne's Square, in Blackrock, that will maximise parking for residents, while dealing with the influx of commuters who currently park there, sometimes for long periods without consideration."

<AI53> 45.

Councillor M. Halpin

“That this Committee will discuss a full report on the Group Cycle Scheme and plans to roll it out more effectively across the County.” <AI54> 46.

Councillor P. Stewart “That the Chief Executive requests the repainting of double yellow lines on Richmond Green, Monkstown and flexible bollards along the footpath on the left hand side from the entrance as far as is practicable, to prevent parking, which is endemic, on this footpath at the entrance to the development and further down outside the houses on the left hand side.”

<AI55> 47.

Councillor D. O'Callaghan “That this Area Committee agrees to invite representatives of the Transport Company Go-Ahead and the NTA to the next meeting to discuss the operation/scheduling of routes formerly operated by Dublin Bus within the remit of the Area Committee.”

<AI56> 48.

Councillor D. Kingston “That the Chief Executive agrees to a buy one hour, get one free, parking promotion in Blackrock village for each Saturday in December.”

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MAINTENANCE SERVICES <AI59> CEISTEANNA/QUESTIONS <AI60> 49.

Councillor M. Baker “To ask the Chief Executive to confirm if any flood screen cameras have been installed on the Carysfort Maretimo stream? Please outline number & location?”

<AI61> 50.

Councillor M. Baker “To ask the Chief Executive to have the footpaths and road surface of St Margaret’s, off Cross Avenue, Blackrock inspected with a view to making any necessary repairs including removing any trip hazards? Can a timeline for these works be indicated?”

<AI62> 51.

Councillor M. Baker “To ask the Chief Executive to have the street lighting on St Margaret’s off Cross Avenue, Blackrock inspected with a view to making any necessary improvements to the lighting provision, and can a timeline for these works be indicated?”

<AI63> 52.

Councillor C. Devlin “To request the Chief Executive to install a lockable gate at the Oliver Plunkett Road end of the public laneway (beside the shops) that runs between Oliver Plunkett Road and the rear of the houses on Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire in the interest of residential amenity, security and laneway maintenance?” (addresses supplied)

<AI64> 53.

Councillor C. Devlin “To ask the Chief Executive if there has been any discharge of untreated waste water from the Shanganagh Wastewater Treatment Plant over the past 5 years and if so, what steps were taken to inform local residents and the wider public?”

<AI65> 54.

Councillor C. Devlin “To ask the Chief Executive to repair the broken gully outside of (Address Supplied) Tivoli Road, Dún Laoghaire as it is causing a disturbance to residents when cars drive over it and please state when this work will be done?”

<AI66> 55.

Councillor J. Gildea “To ask the Chief Executive to report on the quality of the street lighting on Brennanstown Avenue, Cabinteely?”

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Councillor M. Halpin “To ask the Chief Executive for a report as to why the toilets at Seapoint Martello Tower/Bathing Place have been shut in October/November?”

<AI68> 57.

Councillor M. Merrigan “To ask the Chief Executive to clarify whether, during the period up to April 2 nd 2019, questions from the public raised with Elected Members regarding the maintenance of the publicly accessible areas of the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Estate, including access roads, pavements, litter issues etc, can be submitted to this Area Committee for reply and, if not, why not and to where must they be submitted?”

<AI69> 58.

Councillor M. Merrigan “To ask the Chief Executive to liaise with the management of Lidl Glenageary, Sallynoggin Road, and the owners of the open space between Sallynoggin Road and Glenageary Avenue in respect of the accumulation of litter in this open space especially along and behind the wall at the bus stop no. 3206 on Sallynoggin Road?”

<AI70> 59.

Councillor S. O'Brien “To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the signage to the Genealogy Society of Ireland in Loughlinstown Park to be fixed?”

<AI71> 60.

Councillor C. Smyth “To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Corbawn Lane Coastal Protection Works?”

<AI72> 61.

Councillor C. Smyth “To ask the Chief Executive why they no longer apply for Blue Flag Status at Killiney Beach?”

<AI73> 62.

Ministerial/Departmental/Other Correspondence a) Correspondence Issued b) Correspondence Received (if any to be circulated)

<AI74> RÚIN/MOTIONS <AI75> 63.

Councillor C. Devlin “That the Chief Executive ensures that Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council clears all the steps entering the sea at the Forty Foot Bathing Area, Sandycove, on a weekly basis, particularly at low tide, in order to minimize the number of trips and slips at this

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location especially in light of accidents during the summer months.” <AI76> 64.

Councillor H. Lewis “That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to meet and consult with the residents of and the other residents with the intention of carrying out works to the environment of the rear of this address to make the area less attractive for anti-social behaviour.” (address supplied)

<AI77> 65.

Councillor C. Smyth “That the Chief Executive install public lighting to the front of Shanganagh Park.”

<AI78> 66.

Councillor M. Halpin “That this Committee agrees to replace the bin on Pearse Park at the entrance to St Joseph's Football field.”

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