Agenda and minutes

Monthly Council Meeting - Monday 1st April, 2019 2.30 pm

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

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1.	Lord Mayor's Business Additional documents: Webcast for 1. Minutes: · In Memoriam Lord Mayor extended the sympathies of the City of Dublin to the citizens of Christchurch, New Zealand on the recent tragedy. One minute silence and prayer was held. Books of condolence were opened in the New Zealand Embassy and in the Pro-Cathedral which the Lord Mayor attended. · Guido Nasi The Lord Mayor and Cllr. Freehill visited Guido Nasi on his recent return to Dublin. Guido was attacked 20 years ago in Fairview Park and suffered severe injuries. · Annual City Council Meeting The annual meeting of the next Council is scheduled for Friday 7^th June at 6.15pm. This meeting will elect the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor. · June 2019 City Council meeting The regular June Council meeting under standing orders would have been scheduled to take place on Monday, 10^th June 2019. The Council consented to move the meeting to Monday, 17^th June at 6.15pm. · Mindfulness Session At the request of Cllr Clare Byrne a short mindfulness session is being offered to members of City Council prior to the next (and last) Meeting of this Council. This will take place from 5.30pm in the Council Chamber for those who would like to participate. · Voter.ie Voter.ie is now on line for the four Councils in the Dublin Area. This will allow voters check their details online and is updated daily. Those registered for MyGov ID can register or change their voter details online. · Public Open Days 6^th & 7^th April Following up on the very successful Public Open Days held as part of the 100^th Anniversary of the sitting of the first Dáil Éireann in the Round Room, there will be a further two Public Open Days held at the Mansion House this Saturday 6^th and Sunday 7^th April 10am – 5pm. · The Lord Mayor introduced the new City Librarian, Mairead Owens
2.	Ceisteanna fé Bhuan Ordú Úimhir 16 PDF 645 KB Additional documents: Appendix A , item 2. PDF 889 KB Webcast for 2. Minutes: The motion having been put and carried, written answers to the 138 questions lodged for the City Council meeting were issued. The Questions and Answers are set out in Appendix A attached.
3.	Correspondence Additional documents: Webcast for 3.
3(a)	Letter dated 19th March 2019 from Waterford City and County Council calls on Government to immediately abandon any decision to proceed to Phase 2 development of National Children's Hospital. This, pending a new full site and project review by an international independent group of healthcare experts chosen from a panel politically approved by a cross party committee. PDF 133 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 3(a) Minutes: It was moved by Councillor Paddy McCartan and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.
4.	The minutes the Monthly Meeting of the City Council held on the 4th March 2019, having been printed, certified by the Meetings Administrator, circulated to the Members and taken as read, were signed by the Lord Mayor PDF 2 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 4.
5.	Report No. 117/2019 of the Head of Finance (K. Quinn) - Monthly Local Fund Statement PDF 256 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 5. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Seamas McGrattan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 117/2019”. The motion was put and carried.
6.	Report No. 110/2019 of the Head of Finance (K. Quinn) - Rates Debtors as at 31st December 2018 PDF 575 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 6. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Paddy McCartan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 110/2019”. The motion was put and carried
7.	Report No. 107/2019 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - with reference to Revised Expenditure for 2018 submitted in accordance with section 104 Local Government Act 2001 PDF 388 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 7. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Ruairi McGinley and seconded by Councillor Vincent Jackson “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 107/2019 and assents to the proposals outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.
8.	Report No. 115/2019 of the Audit Committee (B. Foster) - Audit Committee Annual Report 2018 PDF 178 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 8. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Christy Burke and seconded by Councillor Ruairi McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 115/2019”. The motion was put and carried
9.	Report No. 106/2019 of the Chief Executive, 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: Proposal for the extension and alterations at Griffith Hall, Glasanaon Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 for use as a créche. PDF 3 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 9. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Paul McAuliffe and seconded by Councillor Andrew Keegan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 106/2019 and hereby approves the contents therein”. The motion was put and carried.
10.	Report No. 103/2019 of the Area Manager (D. Dinnigan) - with reference to the proposed Extinguishment of Public Right of Way over laneway to the rear of 22A-38 Faussagh Avenue, Cabra, Dublin 7 PDF 189 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 10. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Seamas McGrattan “That We, the Lord Mayor and Members of Dublin City Council, being the Roads Authority for the City of Dublin and being of the opinion that the Public Right of Way over the laneway to the rear of 22A-38 Fassaugh Avenue, Cabra, Dublin 7 as shown on the attached Drawing No R.M. 23940, is no longer required for public use, extinguish the public right of way in accordance with Section 73 of the Roads Act 1993” The motion was put and carried.
11.	Report No. 134/2019 of the Senior Executive Officer (D. Ní Raghallaigh) - Local Elections 2019 - Issue of Polling Information Cards PDF 32 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 11. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Vincent Jackson “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 134/2019 and assents to the proposals outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.
12.	Proposed disposals of property: Additional documents: Webcast for 12.
12(a)	Report No. 130/2019 of the Executive Manager (R. Kenny) - with reference to the disposal of the Fee Simple Interest under the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act, 1978 in 16 premises. PDF 77 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 12(a) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Ruairi McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 130/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
12(b)	Report No. 121/2019 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - with reference to the proposed grant of a lease for the car park adjoining the Dropping Well Public House, Milltown Road, Milltown, Dublin 6. PDF 617 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 12(b) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Paddy McCartan and seconded by Councillor Dermot Lacey “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 121/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
12(c)	Report No. 122/2019 of the Senior Executive Officer (H. McNamara) - with reference to the proposed disposal of a plot at Longford Street No. 17 & 18, Dublin 8, to Kesteven Limited (The Developer). PDF 2 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 12(c) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Ruairi McGinley and seconded by Councillor Vincent Jackson “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 122/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
12(d)	Report No. 123/2019 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - with reference to the proposed grant of Short Term Business Letting, Reco Building Silogue Road, Ballymun Dublin 11. PDF 277 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 12(d) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Cathleen Carney Boud and seconded by Councillor Noeleen Reilly “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 123/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
12(e)	Report No. 124/2019 of the Senior Executive Officer (H. McNamara) - with reference to the proposed disposal of the fee simple in a property at 38-39 Bolton Street, Dublin 1. PDF 654 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 12(e) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Declan Flanagan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 124/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
12(f)	Report No. 125/2019 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - with reference to various land issues arising in relation to the proposed redevelopment at Dalymount Park and Phibsborough Shopping Centre, Dublin 7. PDF 3 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 12(f) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Seamas McGrattan and seconded by Councillor Áine Clancy “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 125/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
12(g)	Report No. 126/2019 of the Senior Executive Officer (H.McNamara) - with reference to the proposed disposal of strip of land at Old Ballymun Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11. PDF 2 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 12(g) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Cathleen Carney Boud and seconded by Councillor Teresa Keegan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 126/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
12(h)	Report No. 127/2019 of the Senior Executive Officer (H. McNamara) - with reference to the proposed grant of a 20 year lease to Balcurris Boys Hostel, Balbutcher Lane North, Ballymun, Dublin 11. PDF 879 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 12(h) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Noeleen Reilly and seconded by Councillor Cathleen Carney Boud “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 127/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
12(i)	Report No. 128/2019 of the Senior Executive Officer (H. McNamara) - with further reference to the proposed disposal of Rathmines Square. PDF 498 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 12(i) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Mary Freehill and seconded by Councillor Ruairi McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 128/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The following amendment to the report was proposed by Councillor Mary Freehill, Councillor Dermot Lacey, Councillor Anne Feeney and Councillor Pat Dunne that “In the interest of transparency that serving Councillor(s) of Swan Leisure Centre also be appointed to the committee of Rathmines Square Management Company. The motion was put and carried.
12(j)	Report No. 131/2019 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - with reference to the proposed disposal of a plot of land to the rear of 9 Coolevin Road, Dublin 8. PDF 637 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 12(j) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Críona Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor Declan Flanagan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 131/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
13.	Report No. 133/2019 of the Assistant Chief Executive (B. Kenny) - Social Housing Supply and Delivery Monthly Update Report. PDF 584 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 13. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Daithi Doolan and seconded by Councillor Anthony Connaghan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 133/2019”. The motion was put and carried.
14.	Report No. 135/2019 of the Director of Dublin Region Homeless Executive (E. Gleeson) - Homeless Action Plan Framework for Dublin 2019 to 2021 PDF 988 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 14. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Daithi Doolan and seconded by Councillor Declan Flanagan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 135/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
15.	Report No. 116/2019 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Monthly Management Report PDF 839 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 15. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Críona Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor Ruairi McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 116/2019”. The motion was put and carried.
16.	Report No. 105/2019 of the Assistant Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - with reference to Section 49 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended, Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme - Luas Docklands. PDF 150 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 16. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Ciaran Cuffe and seconded by Councillor Ruairi McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 105/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
17.	Report No. 112/2019 of the Assistant Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - Report on Purpose Built Student Accommodation in Dublin City PDF 6 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 17. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Seamas McGrattan and seconded by Councillor Ray McHugh “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 112/2019”. The motion was put and carried. It was agreed that the Assistant Chief Executive, Planning and CRES would arrange a workshop / joint Planning and Property Development SPC and Housing SPC to agree a common approach.
18.	Report No. 104/2019 of the Corporate Policy Group - Breviate of the meeting held on 22nd February 2019 - Lord Mayor Nial Ring, Chairperson. PDF 138 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 18. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Ruairi McGinley and seconded by Councillor Ray McHugh “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 104/2019.” The motion was put and carried.
19.	Report No. 113/2019 of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 7th March 2019 - Councillor Daithí Doolan, Chairperson PDF 163 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 19. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Daithi Doolan and seconded by Councillor Críona Ní Dhálaigh “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 113/2019.” The motion was put and carried
20.	Report No. 114/2019 of the Planning and Property Development Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of meeting held on 26th February 2019 - Councillor Andrew Montague, Chairperson. PDF 155 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 20. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Ruairi McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 114/2019.” The motion was put and carried.
21.	Report No. 119/2019 of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of meeting held on 11th March 2019 - Councillor Vincent Jackson, Chairperson. PDF 181 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 21. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Seamas McGrattan and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 119/2019.” The motion was put and carried.
22.	Report No. 120/2019 of the Environment Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 27th February 2019 - Councillor Naoise Ó Muirí, Chairperson. PDF 175 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 22. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Ciaran O’Moore and seconded by Councillor Ray McHugh “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 120/2019.” The motion was put and carried.
23.	Report No. 129/2019 of the Central Area Committee - Breviate for the meeting held on 12th March 2019 - Councillor Gaye Fagan, Chairperson. PDF 22 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 23. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Nial Ring “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 129/2019.” The motion was put and carried.
24.	Report No. 132/2019 of the South Central Area Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 20th March 2019 - Councillor Pat Dunne, Chairperson. PDF 86 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 24. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Pat Dunne and seconded by Councillor Ray McHugh “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 132/2019.” The motion was put and carried.
25.	Report No. 109/2019 of the North Central Area Committee - Breviate for the meeting held on 11th March 2019 - Councillor Ciaran O' Moore, Chairperson. PDF 80 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 25. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Ciaran O’Moore and seconded by Councillor Christy Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 109/2019.” The motion was put and carried.
26.	Report No. 108/2019 of the South East Area Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 11th March 2019 - Councillor Ruairí McGinley Chairperson PDF 76 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 26. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Ruairi McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 108/2019.” The motion was put and carried.
27.	Report No. 101/2019 of the Chairperson of the Dublin City Joint Policing Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 22nd January 2019 - Councillor Daithí De Róiste, Chairperson. PDF 152 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 27. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Críona Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor Greg Kelly “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 101/2019.” The motion was put and carried.
28.	Report No. 102/2019 of the Chairperson of the Dublin City Joint Policing Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 12th March 2019 - Councillor Daithí De Róiste, Chairperson. PDF 168 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 28. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Críona Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 102/2019.” The motion was put and carried.
29.	Report No. 111/2019 of North West Area Joint Policing Sub Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 11th March 2019 - Councillor Seamus McGrattan, Chairperson PDF 32 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 29. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Ciaran O’Moore and seconded by Councillor Paul McAuliffe “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 111/2019.” The motion was put and carried.
30.	Report No. 118/2019 of the Protocol Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 28th February 2019 - Councillor Dermot Lacey, Chairperson. PDF 156 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 30. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Ruairi McGinley “That Dublin City Council adopts the contents of Report No 118/2019.” The motion was put and carried.
31.	Topical Issue - None Submitted Additional documents: Webcast for 31.
32.	Emergency Motion(s) to be taken no later than 4.45 p.m. followed by motions 1 and 2 on the Agenda. Revert to Business on the Agenda no later than 5.15 p.m. PDF 97 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 32. Minutes: The City Council agreed to suspend Standing Orders to agree the following Emergency Motions without debate: Motion No. 2: “That this Council calls for the introduction of 'Changing Places' toilet facilities in all local authority new build & green field projects. They are also to be installed in refurbishment projects as a first priority when space allows. ‘Changing Places' facilities are accessible toilets but include the following extra features -height -adjustable, adult-sized changing bench; ceiling tracking hoist system ; height-adjustable wash-hand basin; adequate space for person with a disability and up to two assistants (12 mtrs squared); centrally located toilet with space both sides for assistants; privacy screen; wide paper roll and large waste disposal bin. This motion to include for instance the new public toilets (part 8) currently being designed for a location near the children's playground St Anne's Park and also the tearooms for Fairview Park. It should be noted that St Anne's Park is very near The Central Remedial Clinic & The Irish Wheelchair Association headquarters and patrons use St Anne's Park extensively. Submitted by Cllr. Damien O’Farrell and seconded by The Lord Mayor, Councillor Nial Ring Motion No. 3: “That this council expresses concern at pace of dealing with Sewage Issues on the Northside since January. It is now taking up to two weeks to get a choke car out to some premises. I have reported many issues in the Ballymun area and there appears to be a much greater delay than previous reports last year. This is a health and safety issue for families and in some cases they have resorted to paying private companies to fix the issue. Submitted by Cllr. Noeleen Reilly and seconded by The Lord Mayor, Councillor Nial Ring Motion No. 4: “This Council welcomes the purchase of 422, North Circular Road to provide much needed accommodation for Homeless people. The Council also recognizes the historical and cultural importance of the building as the place where the great Dublin Author and Dramatist, Sean O'Casey wrote some of his greatest plays. In order to appropriately honour the memory of O'Casey and indeed to learn from his writings the Council requests the Manager to ensure that prior to any renovation works: * A comprehensive examination of the property be made to identify the room that O'Casey had a tenancy and to see if that identified room could be preserved as a space to honour O'Casey * Identify any funds required to ensure the preservation. * Prepare an appropriate cultural programme for the room. * Assess the impact any such cultural use of that small part of the building might have on future residents. Submitted by Cllr. Dermot Lacey and the Lord Mayor Councillor Nial Ring Motion No.1: “That this City Council agree to initiate a moratorium on all DCC approved posters in the public domain two weeks prior to the calling of the Local Elections 2019. Submitted by Cllr. Mannix Flynn and Christy Burke It was proposed by Councillor John Lyons and ... view the full minutes text for item 32.
33.	Motions on Notice PDF 315 KB Additional documents: Appendix C , item 33. PDF 86 KB Appendix D , item 33. PDF 89 KB Webcast for 33. Minutes: Motion 1: “That elected members oppose any expansion to the Poolbeg Incinerator which currently serves 12 local authority areas. There is a proposal to increase capacity by 15 % to 690,000 tonnes and a further suggestion that demand may increase to 850,000 tonnes. This would mean in effect a national Incinerator operating within a stones throw of the proposed new development of 3500 new homes on the former glass bottle site on the Poolbeg Peninsula.” Submitted by Councillor Paddy McCartan and seconded by Cllr. Ciaran O’Moore. The motion was put to a vote and carried. Details of these results can be found in Appendix C. Motion 2: “This council asks that DCC works with An Taisce to bring Tailors Hall, Black Lane, Christchurch, Dublin 8, back into full use. This was a major hub for traditional music and oral tradition and was in the past a building used by International renowned musicians like the Black Family and the Fureys.” Submitted by Cllr Greg Kelly, and seconded by Cllr. Micheál MacDonncha. The motion was put and carried. Motion 3: “This Council is deeply concerned by the recent remarks made by the City Chief Executive in two high profile interviews in the mainstream media about homelessness in the City. We are compelled, given his apparent lack of understanding of the housing crisis and the solutions required to deal with this policy led catastrophe that so deeply affects the citizens of our constituency and our city, to question his capacity to effectively deal with the single biggest issue we face in our capital and as such, our confidence in him for the post of Chief Executive of DCC Submitted by Cllr Tina McVeigh and seconded by Councillor Andrew Keegan. The Chief Executive responded to the motion. The motion was put to a vote and defeated. Details of these results can be found in Appendix D.