Agenda and minutes

Monthly Council Meeting - Monday 9th January, 2023 6.15 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2.. View directions

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1.	Lord Mayor's Business View the background to item 1. Additional documents: Webcast for 1. Minutes: Donations Statements Councillors were reminded that their annual Donations Statements are due by 31^st January 2023. In Memorium A Book of Condolences for Private Seán Rooney closed on Monday 2^nd January with 524 messages of sympathy. The Lord Mayor also acknowledged the recent passing of Pope Benedict the XVI. A minute silence was observed. The Lord Mayor noted that she had received one Emergency Motion and a topical issue in relation to the Iveagh Markets, which were subsequently withdrawn. She thanked the Members for their understanding and noted that the Executive will bring the matter back to the City Council.
2.	Ceisteanna fé Bhuan Ordú Úimhir 18 PDF 440 KB View the background to item 2. Additional documents: Appendix A , item 2. PDF 1016 KB Webcast for 2. Minutes: It was moved by Councillor Séamus McGrattan and seconded by Councillor Larry O’Toole that Dublin City Council approves the Dublin Chief Executive answering the questions lodged. The motion having been put and carried, written answers to the questions lodged for the City Council meeting were issued. The Questions and Answers are set out in Appendix A to these minutes.
3.	Correspondence was received from the following Local Authorities; PDF 320 KB View the background to item 3. ? Mayo County Council ? Limerick City and County Council ? Kerry County Council Additional documents: 03.b Limerick City and County Council , item 3. PDF 37 KB 03.c Kerry County Council , item 3. PDF 159 KB Webcast for 3. Minutes: · Mayo County Council · Limerick City and County Council · Kerry County Council It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of all correspondence listed. The motion was put and carried.
4.	To confirm the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on the 5th December 2022. PDF 1 MB View the background to item 4. Additional documents: Webcast for 4. Minutes: The minutes of the City Council meeting held on 5^th December 2022 having been printed, certified by the Meetings Administrator, circulated to the Members and taken as read, were signed by the Lord Mayor.
5.	Vacancies View the background to item 5. Additional documents: Webcast for 5.
5(a)	To fill one vacancy on the Planning and Urban Form Strategic Policy Committee following the resignation of Councillor Dearbhail Butler on 5th December 2022. View the background to item 5(a) Additional documents: Webcast for 5(a) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Michael Pidgeon and seconded by Councillor Deirdre Heney that Councillor Janet Horner be appointed to the Planning and Urban Form Strategic Policy Committee. The motion was put and carried.
5(b)	To fill one vacancy on the Finance Strategic Policy Committee following the resignation of Councillor James Geoghegan on the 16th December 2022. View the background to item 5(b) Additional documents: Webcast for 5(b) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor James Geoghegan and seconded by Councillor Danny Byrne that the filling of the vacancy for the Finance Strategic Policy Committee be deferred to next council meeting. The motion was put and carried.
5(c)	To fill one vacancy on the Protocol Committee following the resignation of Councillor James Geoghegan on the 16th December 2022. View the background to item 5(c) Additional documents: Webcast for 5(c) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor James Geoghegan and seconded by Councillor Danny Byrne that the filling of the vacancy for the Protocol Committee be deferred to next council meeting. The motion was put and carried.
5(d)	To fill one vacancy on the Climate Action, Energy & Environment Strategic Policy Committee following the resignation of Councillor Michael Pidgeon on 4th January 2023. View the background to item 5(d) Additional documents: Webcast for 5(d) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Michael Pidgeon and seconded by Councillor Janet Horner that Councillor Carolyn Moore be appointed to the Climate Action, Energy & Environment Strategic Policy Committee. The motion was put and carried.
5(e)	To appoint the Chair of the Climate Action, Energy and Environment Strategic Policy Committee following the resignation of Councillor Michael Pidgeon on the 4th January 2023. View the background to item 5(e) Additional documents: Webcast for 5(e) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Michael Pidgeon and seconded by Councillor Janet Horner that Councillor Claire Byrne be appointed as Chair to the Climate Action, Energy & Environment Strategic Policy Committee. The motion was put and carried.
5(f)	To fill one vacancy on the Traffic and Transport Strategic Policy Committee following the resignation of Councillor Carolyn Moore on the 4th January 2023. View the background to item 5(f) Additional documents: Webcast for 5(f) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Janet Horner and seconded by Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy that Councillor Michael Pidgeon be appointed to the Traffic and Transport Strategic Policy Committee. The motion was put and carried.
6.	Report No. 04/2023 of A/Assistant Chief Executive (A. Flynn) - Arts Funding for 2023. PDF 289 KB View the background to item 6. Additional documents: Webcast for 6. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll and seconded by Councillor Patricia Roe that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 04/2023 and hereby approves Arts Funding for 2023 The motion was put and carried. Councillors expressed their appreciation to the external members of the Audit Committee for all their work.
7.	Report No. 13/2023 of the Chairperson of the Audit Committee - Audit Committee Charter and Annual Work Programme 2023. PDF 450 KB View the background to item 7. Additional documents: Webcast for 7. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Naoise Ó’Muirí and seconded by Councillor Racheal Batten that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 13/2023 and hereby adopts the Audit Committee Charter and Annual Works Programme 2023. The motion was put and carried.
8.	Report No. 14/2023 of the Chairperson of the Audit Committee - Annual Report of the Audit Committee to the City Council for the year ended 31st December 2022. PDF 228 KB View the background to item 8. Additional documents: Webcast for 8. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Michael Pdigeon and seconded by Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 14/2023 and hereby approves the contents set out therein. The motion was put and carried.
9.	Report No. 15/2023 of the Chairperson of the Audit Committee - With reference to the consideration by the Audit Committee of the Audited Annual Financial Statement (AFS) for 2021 and the Local Government Auditor's report on the Accounts of Dublin City Council for 2021. PDF 215 KB View the background to item 9. Additional documents: Webcast for 9. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Naoise Ó Muirí and seconded by Councillor Anthony Connaghan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report no. 15/2023 and hereby approves the content therein. The motion was put and carried.
10.	Report No. 09/2023 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) Proposed demolition and reconstruction of two Dublin City Council owned residential properties at 19 and 21 Connaught Street, Phibsborough, Dublin 7, in compliance with Section 138 of the Local Government Act 2001 informing the Council of works which are about to commence and in compliance with the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, Part 8. PDF 2 MB View the background to item 10. Additional documents: Webcast for 10. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Declan Meenagh and seconded by Councillor Séamas McGrattan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.09/2023 and hereby approves the contents as set out therein. The motion was put and carried.
11.	Disposal of Fee Simple and Freehold Interest: View the background to item 11. Additional documents: Webcast for 11.
11(a)	Report No. 07/2023 of the Executive Manager (F. D'Arcy) - With reference to the disposal of the Fee Simple Interest under the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act, 1978. View the background to item 11(a) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Anthony Connaghan and seconded by Councillor Vincent Jackson that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 07/2023 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.
11(b)	Report No. 19/2023 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) - With reference to the proposed disposal of the fee simple in the property known as 38 Arran Quay, Dublin 7. View the background to item 11(b) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Joe Costello and seconded by Councillor Anthony Connaghan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 19/2023 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.
12.	Granting of Licenses and Leases: View the background to item 12. Additional documents: Webcast for 12.
12(a)	Report No. 18/2023 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) - With reference to the proposed grant of a further licence of Lourdes Parish Hall, Rutland Street, Dublin 1. View the background to item 12(a) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Michael Pigeon and seconded by Councillor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 18/2023 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.
12(b)	Report No. 20/2023 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) - With reference to the proposed grant of new Lease of the Kiosk Unit, Drury Street Car Park, Dublin 2 to Restaurant Investment Limited. PDF 892 KB View the background to item 12(b) Additional documents: Webcast for 12(b) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Michael Pigeon and seconded by Councillor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 20/2023 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.
12(c)	Report No. 21/2023 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) - With reference to the proposed grant of a further Lease of the Clontarf Road Car Park, Dublin 3 to Templeville Developments Limited T/A Westwood Club. PDF 573 KB View the background to item 12(c) Additional documents: Webcast for 12(c) Minutes: This item was withdrawn and a report will be submitted to the North Central Area Committee.
12(d)	Report No. 22/2023 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) - With reference to the proposed grant of new Licence of the Tea Room, at Harold's Cross Park, Dublin 6 to Noshington Park Limited t/a Harold's Cross Park Tea Room. PDF 164 KB View the background to item 12(d) Additional documents: Webcast for 12(d) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Sophie Nicoullaud that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 22/2023 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.
12(e)	Report No. 23/2023 of the A/Assistant Chief Executive (A. Flynn) - With reference to the proposed Surrender of existing lease and the Grant of New Lease of 14 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2 to Taxback. PDF 488 KB View the background to item 12(e) Additional documents: Webcast for 12(e) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Anthony Connaghan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 23/2023 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.
12(f)	Report No. 24/2023 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) - With reference to the proposed grant of a further licence of Units F02-F10, F11 and F13 of the Markets Area Community Resource Organisation (MACRO) Building, Green Street/North King Street, Dublin 7 to Pitter Patter Community Creche & Pre-School CLG. PDF 181 KB View the background to item 12(f) Additional documents: Webcast for 12(f) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Dermot Lacey that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 24/2023 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.
13.	Report No. 26/2023 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a plot to the rear of No. 34 Croydon Park Avenue, Marino, Dublin 3. View the background to item 13. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Deirdre Heney and seconded by Councillor Catherine Stocker that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 26/2023 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.
14.	Report No. 02/2023 of the Assistant Chief Executive and City Engineer (J. Flanagan) - Quarterly Report of the Active Travel Programme Office - December 2022. PDF 493 KB View the background to item 14. Additional documents: Webcast for 14. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Michael Pidgeon and seconded by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 02/2023. The motion was put and carried.
15.	Report No. 28/2023 of the Assistant Chief Executive and City Engineer (J. Flanagan) - Traffic Department 2022 End of Year Report. PDF 1 MB View the background to item 15. Additional documents: Webcast for 15. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Michael Pidgeon and seconded by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 28/2023. The motion was put and carried.
16.	Report No. 05/2023 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Report on the proposed Section 85 Agreement for the provision of social housing via a Public Private Partnership - Bundles 4 and 5 of the National Social Housing PPP Programme. PDF 322 KB View the background to item 16. Additional documents: Webcast for 16. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Daithí Doolan and seconded by Councillor Naoise Ó Muirí that it is hereby resolved under Section 85 of the Local Government Act 2001, as amended, to enter into Agreements with the local authorities listed for the provision of the services as outlined in Report 05/2023. The motion was put and carried.
17.	Report No. 16/2023 of the Assistant Chief Executive (C. O'Reilly) - Social Housing Supply and Delivery Monthly Update Report. PDF 924 KB View the background to item 17. Additional documents: Webcast for 17. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Daithí Doolan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 16/2023. The motion was put and carried.
18.	Report No. 12/2023 of the Head of Finance (K. Quinn) - Monthly Local Fund Statement. PDF 392 KB View the background to item 18. Additional documents: Webcast for 18. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Councillor Donna Cooney that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 12/2023. The motion was put and carried.
19.	Report No. 03/2023 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Monthly Management Report. PDF 1 MB View the background to item 19. Additional documents: Webcast for 19. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Councillor Donna Cooney that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 03/2023. The motion was put and carried.
20.	Report No. 08/2023 of the Area Committees - Breviates of Area Committee meetings held in the month of December 2022. PDF 167 KB View the background to item 20. Additional documents: Webcast for 20. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Councillor Donna Cooney that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 08/2023. The motion was put and carried.
21.	Report No. 06/2023 of the Area Joint Policing Sub Committees - Breviates of the Area Joint Policing Sub Committee meetings. PDF 228 KB View the background to item 21. Additional documents: Webcast for 21. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Councillor Donna Cooney that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 06/2023. The motion was put and carried.
22.	Report No. 11/2023 of the Dublin City Joint Policing Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 22nd November 2022, Councillor Tara Deacy, Chairperson. PDF 275 KB View the background to item 22. Additional documents: Webcast for 22. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Councillor Donna Cooney that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 11/2023. The motion was put and carried.
23.	Report No. 10/2023 of the Planning and Urban Form Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 27th September 2022, Councillor Ray McAdam, Chairperson. PDF 243 KB View the background to item 23. Additional documents: Webcast for 23. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Councillor Donna Cooney that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 10/2023. The motion was put and carried.
24.	Report No. 27/2023 of the Corporate Policy Group - Breviate of the meeting held on 25th November 2022, Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy, Chairperson. PDF 371 KB View the background to item 24. Additional documents: Webcast for 24. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Councillor Donna Cooney that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 27/2023. The motion was put and carried.
25.	Report No. 25/2023 of the Protocol Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 24th November 2022, Councillor Deirdre Heney, Chairperson. PDF 137 KB View the background to item 25. Additional documents: Webcast for 25. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Deirdre Heney and seconded by Councillor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council adopts Report No. 25/2023. The motion was put and carried.
26.	Topical Issues PDF 220 KB View the background to item 26. Additional documents: Webcast for 26. Minutes: The following Topical Issues was proposed for debate: “Privatisation of NYE Celebrations in Dublin” In accordance with Standing Orders the topical issue was put to a vote and achieved the requisite two thirds support to be debated. Full details of the vote can be found in Appendix B to these minutes. The topical issue was debated in the place of Motions on Notice.
27.	Emergency Motion(s) View the background to item 27. Additional documents: Webcast for 27. Minutes: There were no Emergency Motions accepted for debate.
28.	Motions on Notice PDF 335 KB View the background to item 28. Additional documents: Webcast for 28. Minutes: Motions on notice are carried forward on to the next meeting. The meeting concluded at 9.30 p.m.