Agenda and minutes

Monthly Council Meeting - Monday 13th June, 2016 6.15 pm

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

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1.	Lord Mayors Business Additional documents: Webcast for 1. Minutes: The Lord Mayor opened the meeting by proposing that the City Council would agree to suspend Standing Orders to adjourn the meeting as a mark of respect and solidarity with those who died in Orlando in the early hours of 12^th June. This was agreed by the City Council. A minute’s silence was observed by all present as a mark of respect for the deceased. The Lord Mayor said she would also like to show solidarity with the LGBT Community in Ireland and the adjournment would give Members the opportunity to join in the vigil taking place in the adjoining square at this time. She also informed the Members that she had opened a Book of Condolence in the Mansion. It was agreed by the City Council that the meeting would be resumed at 7.15pm. The Lord Mayor also wished ‘Good Luck’ to the Ireland Team who were playing in the European Championships in France at that time. She also welcomed Ms DeirdreNí Raghallaigh, Senior Executive Officer in the Chief Executive’s Department, to the meeting and informed Members that Deirdre will be facilitating the City Council meetings from now on. The Lord Mayor then thanked Mr Vincent Norton, Executive Manager, who had looked after the City Council meetings for the past nine years in such a capable manner. She said that Vincent had always been a huge support and willing adviser to her, both as a Councillor and Ardmhéara and she personally thanked him and wished him luck in his new role. The Members of the City Council gave Vincent a round of applause in appreciation of his expertise and commitment to the City Council, in particular to the smooth running of the Protocol and City Council meetings. The Lord Mayor then congratulated Councillor Claire Byrne on the recent birth of her baby son. Mr Owen Keegan, Chief Executive, then took the opportunity to clarify suggestions that there could be job losses resulting from any future decisions in relation to the future of the Marrowbone Lane site. The meeting resumed at 7.20pm and the Lord Mayor invited Minister Simon Coveney to address the meeting. The Lord Mayor welcomed Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government to the meeting. The Minister spoke of his desire to build a better working relationship to achieve better outcomes. He wished to understand what contributes to delays in the systems whether that is the part VIII, department approval processes or the planning system. He indicated that the Housing Action Plan will be delivered by the end of July. He outlined the extent of housing challenges facing Dublin in particular. The Department will announce an increase in rent supplement and extend the availability of the Housing Assistance Payment scheme. He is restructuring the Department with the creation of the Housing Delivery Unit who will take a project management approach to housing. A more focussed approach had previously worked in the turning around of void units. The Minister said there was a need ... view the full minutes text for item 1.
2.	Ceisteanna fé Bhuan Ordú Úimhir 16 Additional documents: Webcast for 2. Minutes: Ceisteannafé Bhuan Ordú Úimhir 16 -– It was moved by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council approves the Dublin Chief Executive answering the questions lodged”. The motion having been put and carried, written answers to the 139 questions lodged for the City Council meeting were issued. The Questions and Answers are set out in Appendix A attached.
3.	Letter from Waterford City and County Council dated 12th May 2016 conveying the terms of a resolution agreed at their April Meeting calling on the Department of Social Protection to increase its range of interaction with the Post Office Network instead of decreasing it to ensure its survival, especially in rural areas. Additional documents: Webcast for 3. Minutes: It was moved by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor T Keegan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.
4.	Letter from Offaly County Council dated 19th May 2016 conveying the terms of a resolution agreed at their May Meeting calling on the Minister for Justice to review the whole area of the Free Legal Aid System, i.e. persons income and how many times a person avails of the service. Additional documents: Webcast for 4. Minutes: It was moved by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor T Keegan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.
5.	Letter from Mayo County Council dated 19th May 2016 conveying the terms of a resolution agreed at their recent meeting calling on the new government to introduce legislation to give to Municipal Districts the same powers as were held by former Town Councils including the power to strike a rate for each district. Additional documents: Webcast for 5. Minutes: It was moved by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor T Keegan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.
6.	Letter from Carlow County Council dated 19th May 2016 conveying the terms of a resolution agreed at their May Meeting calling on the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to amend the terms of qualification for the new Tenant Purchase Scheme so that people on social welfare are not excluded for inclusion on same. Additional documents: Webcast for 6. Minutes: It was moved by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor T Keegan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.
7.	Letter from Leitrim County Council dated 20th May 2016 conveying the terms of a resolution agreed at their May Meeting calling on all local authority Members here and across Ireland to contact their relatives and friends in the UK, to urge the Electorate there to vote that the UK remain part of the European Union, as a Brexit would have a detrimental effect on the Irish Economy and in particular the Agricultural Industry. Additional documents: Webcast for 7. Minutes: It was moved by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor T Keegan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.
8.	Letter from Limerick City and County Council dated 1st June 2016 conveying the terms of a resolution agreed at their May Meeting calling on the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, T.D, and Garda Commissioner Noirin O'Sullivan, to keep our current District Policing Models and Six Regions as they currently exist. Additional documents: Webcast for 8. Minutes: It was moved by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor T Keegan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.
9.	To confirm the minutes of the Monthly Meeting of City Council held on 9th May 2016. Additional documents: Webcast for 9. Minutes: The minutes of the Meeting of the City Council held on the 9^th May 2016, having been printed, certified by the Meetings Administrator, circulated to the Members and taken as read, were signed by the Lord Mayor.
10.	Report No. 150/2016 of the Head of Finance (K. Quinn) - Monthly Local Fund Statement and reports as submitted under the EU/IMF Framework. Additional documents: Webcast for 10. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor J Boylan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No”. The motion was put and carried.
11.	To co-opt a Member to replace former Councillor Catherine Ardagh who was elected to the Seanad Éireann and to fill vacancies on the following Committees: Ø Board of the Royal Irish Academy of Music Ø Environment SPC Additional documents: Webcast for 11. Minutes: ü Board of the Royal Irish Academy of Music ü Environment SPC The City Council agreed to defer the filling of these vacancies to the next monthly meeting to be held on the 4^th July 2016.
12.	To fill a vacancy for external member on Dublin City Audit Committee. Additional documents: Webcast for 12. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Mr Nathy Walsh be appointed as a member to the Dublin City Audit Committee” The motion was put and carried.
13.	To fill a vacancy on the Environment SPC following the resignation of Councillor Claire Byrne from that Committee. Additional documents: Webcast for 13. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor P Smyth and seconded by Councillor P Costello “That Councillor C Cuffe be appointed as a member to the Environment Strategic Policy Committee” The motion was put and carried.
14.	To fill a vacancy on the Protocol Committee following the resignation of Councillor Séamas McGrattan from that Committee Additional documents: Webcast for 14. Minutes: The City Council agreed to defer the filling of these vacancies to the next monthly meeting to be held on the 4^th July 2016.
15.	To fill vacancies on the following Committees following the resignation of Councillor Paul McAuliffe from these Committees: Ø Protocol Committee Ø Local Community Development Committee Ø Dublin City Joint Policing Committee Ø Parnell Square Special Committee Additional documents: Webcast for 15. Minutes: Protocol Committee Local Community Development Committee Dublin City Joint Policing Committee Parnell Square Special Committee The City Council agreed to defer the filling of these vacancies to the next monthly meeting to be held on the 4^th July 2016
16.	Report No. 153/2016 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Monthly Management Report - 13th June 2016. Additional documents: Webcast for 16. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor P McCartan and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No153/2016”. The motion was put and carried.
17.	Report No. 157/2016 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Annual Reports and Accounts 2015. Additional documents: Webcast for 17. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor C Burke and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council adopts Report No 157/2016 and approves the Annual Report and Accounts 2015 as outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
18.	Report No. 179/2016 of the Chairperson of the Transportation Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Ciaran Cuffe) - Approval to hold Public Consultation Process - Draft Dublin City Council Speed Limit Bye Laws 2016. Additional documents: Webcast for 18. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor C Cuffe and seconded by Councillor T Keegan “That Dublin City Council approves the initiation of the consultation process in relation to formulating Bye Laws entitled ‘Dublin City Council Speed Limit Bye Laws 2016outlined in Report No 179/2016” The motion was put and carried.
19.	Report No. 69/2016 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Revision No 5 of Dublin City Council Strategic Policy Committees Scheme 2014 - 2019. Additional documents: Webcast for 19. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor J Boylan “That Dublin City Council adopts Report No 69/2016 and approves the Revised Dublin City Council Strategic Policy Committees Scheme 2014 – 2019 as set out therein” The motion was put and carried.
20.	Report No. 177/2016 of the Executive Manager (C. Reilly) - With reference to the disposal of the Fee Simple Interest under the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act, 1978 in 17 premises. Additional documents: Webcast for 20. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor P McAuliffe and seconded by Councillor N Reilly “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 177/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
21.	Report No. 168/2016 of the Assistant Chief Executive (J. Keogan) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a site at 52 and 52a Clanbrassil Street Lower, Dublin 8. Additional documents: Webcast for 21. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor P McAuliffe and seconded by Councillor N Reilly “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 168/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
22.	Report No. 169/2016 of the A/Assistant Chief Executive (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of a further licence of Unit 4, Killarney Court, Buckingham Street Upper, Dublin 1. Additional documents: Webcast for 22. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor P McAuliffe and seconded by Councillor N Reilly “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 169/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
23.	Report No. 170/2016 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of lease of Ground Floor Retail Unit and Basement Stores No. 3 Capel Street, Dublin 1. Additional documents: Webcast for 23. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor P McAuliffe and seconded by Councillor N Reilly “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 170/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
24.	Report No. 171/2016 of the Assistant Chief Executive (J. Keogan) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a site at Naas Road, Dublin 12. PDF 199 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 24. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor P McAuliffe and seconded by Councillor N Reilly “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 171/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
25.	Report No. 172/2016 of the A/Assistant Chief Executive (P. Clegg) - With reference to the grant of a long lease of Unit 4 in the Darndale Belcamp Village Centre, Dublin 17. PDF 252 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 25. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor P McAuliffe and seconded by Councillor N Reilly “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 172/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
26.	Report No. 173/2016 of the A/Assistant Chief Executive (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a further licence of Units F15, F16, F18 and F20 of the Markets Area Community Resource Organisation (MACRO) Building, Green Street/North King Street, Dublin 7. Additional documents: Webcast for 26. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor P McAuliffe and seconded by Councillor N Reilly “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 176/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
27.	Report No. 174/2016 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of a 3 year licence for the use of an area at Poppintree Community Sports Centre, Balbutcher Lane North, Poppintree, Dublin 11. Additional documents: Webcast for 27. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor P McAuliffe and seconded by Councillor N Reilly “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 174/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
28.	Report No. 175/2016 of the Assistant Chief Executive (J. Keogan) - With reference to the proposed disposal of land at Balbutcher Lane (Poppintree Site 6), Ballymun, Dublin 11. PDF 435 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 28. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor P McAuliffe and seconded by Councillor N Reilly “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 175/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
29.	Report No. 176/2016 of the Assistant Chief Executive (J. Keogan) - With reference to the proposed grant of a lease of part of the Ground Floor South, plus one basement car space at Ballymun Civic Centre, Ballymun Main Street, Dublin 9. Additional documents: Webcast for 29. Minutes: The City Council agreed to defer consideration of this report pending further consultation.
30.	Report No. 158/2016 of the Chairperson of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Daithí Doolan) - Breviate of meeting held on 28th April 2016. Additional documents: Webcast for 30. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor and seconded by Councillor “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 158/2016”. The motion was put and carried.
31.	Report No. 180/2016 of the Chairperson of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Daithí Doolan) - Breviate of meeting held on 6th May 2016. Additional documents: Webcast for 31. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor and seconded by Councillor “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 180/2016”. The motion was put and carried. Members expressed their disappointment at the lack of detail currently included in the Housing Allocations Lists they receive. It was agreed that requested information would be supplied by the Housing & Residential Services Department to the sub-committee currently examining thuis issue under the chairmanship of Cllr Pat Dunne and that Members would await the report from that committee.
32.	Report No. 162/2016 of the Chairperson of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Rebecca Moynihan) - Breviate of meeting held on 9th May 2016. Additional documents: Webcast for 32. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor M Flynn and seconded by Councillor V Jackson “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 162/2016”. The motion was put and carried.
33.	Report No. 167/2016 of the Chairperson of the Environment Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Naoise Ó Muirí) - Breviate of meeting held on 27th April 2016. Additional documents: Webcast for 33. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor M Flynn and seconded by Councillor A Connaghan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 167/2016”. The motion was put and carried.
34.	Report No. 178/2016 of the Chairperson of the Transportation Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Ciarán Cuffe) - Breviate of meeting held on 25th May 2016. Additional documents: Webcast for 34. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor C Cuffe and seconded by Councillor T Keegan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 178/2016”. The motion was put and carried. Members requested that the City Centre Transport Study be circulated to them and indicated that they would welcome an opportunity to discuss this issue in the future.
35.	Report No. 163/2016 of the North West Area Committee - Breviate for the month of May 2016 - Councillor Áine Clancy, Chairperson. Additional documents: Webcast for 35. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 163/2016”. The motion was put and carried.
36.	Report No. 164/2016 of the North Central Area Committee - Breviate for the month of May 2016 - Councillor Ciarán O'Moore, Chairperson. Additional documents: Webcast for 36. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 164/2016”. The motion was put and carried.
37.	Report No. 156/2016 of the Central Area Committee - Breviate for the month of May 2016 - Councillor Nial Ring, Chairperson. Additional documents: Webcast for 37. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 156/2016”. The motion was put and carried.
38.	Report No. 166/2016 of the South Central Area Committee - Breviate for the month of May 2016 - Councillor Ray McHugh, Chairperson. Additional documents: Webcast for 38. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 166/2016”. The motion was put and carried.
39.	Report No. 151/2016 of the South East Area Committee - Breviate for the month of May 2016 - Councillor Paddy McCartan, Chairperson. Additional documents: Webcast for 39. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 155/2016”. The motion was put and carried.
40.	Report No. 154/2016 of the Protocol Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 4th May 2016 - Councillor Dermot Lacey, Chairperson. Additional documents: Webcast for 40. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council adopts Report No 154/2016”. The motion was put and carried.
41.	Report No. 152/2016 of the South Central Area Joint Policing Sub-committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 29th April 2016 - Councillor Vincent Jackson, Chairperson. Additional documents: Webcast for 41. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 152/2016”. The motion was put and carried.
42.	Report No. 155/2016 of the Central Area Joint Policing Sub-committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 18th April 2016 - Councillor Ray McAdam, Chairperson. Additional documents: Webcast for 42. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 155/2016”. The motion was put and carried.
43.	The City Council suspended Standing Orders to agree the following emergency motions without debate: Additional documents: Webcast for 43. Minutes: (a) This motion was submitted in the name of Councillor C Cuffe – “That this Council requests that the application for the extension of duration of Planning Permission: Moore Street PA 2479/08, ABP PL 29N.232347 be refused” (b) This motion was submitted in the names of Councillors M Mac Donncha, G Kelly, J Boylan, A Connaghan – “This City Council views with grave concern the indication from Council management that extension of planning permission may be granted for the proposed 'Dublin Central' Chartered Land Development on the 1916 battlefield site, including the National Monument as recently defined in the High Court judgement. We request that such extension of planning permission not be granted as it would clearly be in breach of the High Court judgement and would be invalid under Section 42 of the Planning and Development Act 2000” The Chief Executive informed the Members that as, any decision in relation to this matter was an executive function, these motions cannot be taken into consideration during deliberations.
44.	The City Council agreed to defer the following motion standing at No 1 of Item 30 on the Agenda Paper in the name of Councillor K Binchy "That the Chief Executive introduces 30km per hour speed limits on appropriate inner city and suburban residential roads in order to increase the quality of life, protect children, and to encourage walking and cycling for short local journeys" PDF 193 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 44.
45.	The City Council agreed to defer the following motion standing at No 2 of Item 30 on the Agenda Paper in the name of Councillor Sonya Stapleton "That this Council calls on the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Alan Kelly, to make a formal statement to this Council as to how, given that over the course of the past twenty years successive Councils have voted against the development of the Poolbeg Incinerator and, given that international best practice points to smaller, more localised models, and given that in this Council there was cross party unanimity in opposition to the proposals how, flying in the face of local democracy, this decision remains an executive function of the Chief Executive and is now set to proceed. We call on the Minister to do everything within his power to immediately put a stop to this" Additional documents: Webcast for 45.
	The meeting concluded at 9.30pm in accordance with Standing Orders and all items remaining on the Agenda were deferred to the next meeting of the City Council to be held on the 4th July 2016. Additional documents: Webcast