Agenda and minutes

Monthly Council Meeting - Monday 8th June, 2020 6.15 pm

Venue: The Round Room, Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin. View directions

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Items
No.	Item
1.	Lord Mayor's Business Additional documents: Webcast for 1. Minutes: The Lord Mayor opened the meeting by welcoming the Councillors to the Round Room in the Mansion House. He recalled the few occasions that the City Council have left their home of City Hall such as Dublin Castle last month, the City Assembly Building on South William Street in June 2020 to mark the Millennium and from 1920 – 1924 the City Council moved their meetings to the Round Room, as City Hall was occupied firstly by the British Army and then the Irish Free State Army. It was proposed by Lord Mayor Tom Brabazon and seconded by Councillor Mannix Flynn that “In order to meet National Guidelines on Social Distancing, this Council agrees to meet now in the Round Room of the Mansion House and for the same reason agrees this meeting should last no longer than 105 minutes.” The motion was put and carried. The Lord Mayor called for a minute silence to remember George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 25^th May. He reminded Members that he has opened an online book of condolence on the Dublin City Council website until 17^th June. As of the date of the meeting over 4,400 people had signed. He also asked those present to remember former Dublin City Councillor, TD and Minister of State Gerard Brady who died on Saturday 16^th May. Gerard was elected to Dublin City Council in 1974 and elected to Dáil Éireann in 1977 representing Dublin Rathmines West / Dublin South-East. He was also a former Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and Minister for Education. The Lord Mayor also spoke of the number of deaths due to Covid 19 and suggested that the Government should consider a period of mourning. Finally, he reminded Members that he has asked the people of Dublin to nominate their Covid Heroes. They can be people in the community who have helped others during this difficult time. Nominees can include frontline workers, local retail workers, family members who took on shopping duties, those who circulated information or organised socially distanced events in the Community. The nomination can be done via the Dublin City Council website and the closing date for nominations is 19^th June.
2.	Ceisteanna fé Bhuan Ordú Úimhir 16 PDF 454 KB Additional documents: Appendix A , item 2. PDF 763 KB Webcast for 2. Minutes: It was moved by Councillor Lacey and seconded by Councillor Jackson “That Dublin City Council approves the Dublin Chief Executive answering the questions lodged”. The motion having been put and carried, written answers to the 147 questions lodged for the City Council meeting were issued. The Questions and Answers are set out in Appendix A attached.
3.	Co-Option of new Members of Dublin City Council: Additional documents: Webcast for 3.
3(a)	To co-opt a Member to replace former Councillor Rebecca Moynihan who was elected to Seanad Éireann. Additional documents: Webcast for 3(a) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Joe Costello and seconded by Lord Mayor Brabazon “That Mr. Darragh Moriarty be co-opted to replace former Councillor Rebecca Moynihan who was elected to the Seanad Éireann and therefore was deemed to have resigned from Dublin City Council.” The motion was put and carried. Councillor Moriarty took his place in the Round Room and joined the meeting. Congratulations were extended to him by the Lord Mayor and by the Members of the City Council.
3(b)	To co-opt a Member to replace former Councillor Marie Sherlock who was elected to Seanad Éireann. Additional documents: Webcast for 3(b) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Joe Costello and seconded by Lord Mayor Tom Brabazon “That Mr. Declan Meenagh be co-opted to replace former Councillor Rebecca Moynihan who was elected to the Seanad Éireann and therefore was deemed to have resigned from Dublin City Council.” The motion was put and carried. Councillor Meenagh took his place in the Round Room and joined the meeting. Congratulations were extended to him by the Lord Mayor and by the Members of the City Council.
3(c)	To co-opt a Member to replace former Councillor Lawrence Hemmings who resigned his position on the Council. Additional documents: Webcast for 3(c) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Hazel Chu and seconded by Lord Mayor Tom Brabazon “That Ms. Dearbháil Butler be co-opted to replace former Councillor Lawrence Hemmings who resigned from Dublin City Council.” The motion was put and carried. Councillor Butler took her place in the Round Room and joined the meeting. Congratulations were extended to her by the Lord Mayor and by the Members of the City Council.
4.	To confirm the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on 11th May 2020 PDF 1 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 4. Minutes: The minutes of the Monthly Meeting of the City Council held on the 11^th May 2020, having been printed, certified by the Meetings Administrator, circulated to the Members and taken as read, were signed by the Lord Mayor.
5.	To fill vacancies on the following committees and outside bodies: Additional documents: Webcast for 5.
5(a)	Three vacancies on the Arts, Culture, Leisure and Recreation SPC following the resignation of Cllr. Deirdre Conroy from the Committee, the election of Rebecca Moynihan to Seanad Éireann and the resignation from the City Council of Lawrence Hemmings. View the background to item 5(a) Additional documents: Webcast for 5(a) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Daithí de Róiste that Councillor Darragh Moriarty be appointed as a member of the Arts, Culture, Leisure and Recreation SPC. It was proposed by Councillor Hazel Chu and seconded by Councillor Caroline Conroy that Councillor Dearbháil Butler be appointed as a member of the Arts, Culture, Leisure and Recreation SPC. It was proposed by Councillor Deirdre Heney and seconded by the Lord Mayor Tom Brabazon that Councillor Deirdre Conroy’s vacancy be deferred to a future meeting.
5(b)	One vacancy on the Planning and Urban Form SPC following the resignation of Jane Horgan Jones. Additional documents: Webcast for 5(b) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Daithí De Róiste that Councillor Declan Meenagh be appointed as a member of the Planning and Urban Form SPC.
5(c)	Two vacancies on the City of Dublin Education and Training Board following the election of Marie Sherlock to Seanad Éireann and the resignation of Cllr. Criona Ni Dhalaigh from the Board. Additional documents: Webcast for 5(c) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Daithí Doolan and seconded by Councillor Anthony Connaghan that Councillor Mícheál Mac Donncha be appointed as a member of the City of Dublin Education and Training Board. It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Daithí De Róiste that Councillor Declan Meenagh be appointed as a member of the City of Dublin Education and Training Board.
5(d)	One nominee as Dublin City Council Representative to Irish Public Bodies Insurance following the resignation of Cllr. Declan Flanagan. View the background to item 5(d) Additional documents: Webcast for 5(d) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Declan Flanagan and seconded by Councillor Anne Feeney that Councillor Danny Byrne be selected as the Dublin City Council Representative to Irish Public Bodies Insurance.
5(e)	One vacancy on the Dublin Mid-Leinster Regional Health Forum. View the background to item 5(e) Additional documents: Webcast for 5(e) Minutes: This item was deferred.
5(f)	One vacancy on the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly following the resignation of Cllr. Joe Costello. Additional documents: Webcast for 5(f) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor de Róiste that Councillor Mary Freehill be appointed as a member of the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly.
6.	Report No. 160/2020 of the Assistant Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - With reference to the nomination of four members to the Dublin Docklands Oversight and Consultative Forum Members (DOCF). PDF 138 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 6. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Donna Cooney “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of report No. 160/2020 and hereby approves the contents therein.” The motion was put and carried.
7.	Report No. 165/2020 of the Head of Finance (K. Quinn) - Monthly Local Fund Statement and Reports as submitted under the EU/IMF Framework. PDF 581 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 7. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Declan Flanagan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 165/2020. The motion was put and carried.
8.	Report No. 162/2020 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - With reference to the Draft Annual Report and Accounts 2019. PDF 2 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 8. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Declan Flanagan and seconded by Racheal Batten “That Dublin City Council adopts Report No 162/2020 and approves the Annual Report and Accounts 2019 as outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
9(a)	Report No. 181/2020 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - on the DCC/NTA Covid-19 Interim Intervention Programme for Dublin City - 'Enabling the City to Return to Work.' PDF 5 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 9(a) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Mícheál MacDonncha and seconded by Councillor Mannix Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 181/2020 and hereby approves the contents therein.” The motion was put and carried.
9(b)	Report No. 184/2020 of the Traffic & Transport Strategic Policy Committee - With reference to the proposal to hold statutory public consultation on the proposed Draft Dublin City Council Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2020 (Covid19). PDF 39 KB Additional documents: 184 Speed Limit Bye Laws 2020 0COVID19 Text , item 9(b) PDF 296 KB 184 Speed Limit Bye Laws 2020 Concept Design , item 9(b) PDF 8 MB Webcast for 9(b) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick and seconded by Councillor Racheal Batten “That Dublin City Council approves the initiation of the public consultation process on the proposed Draft Dublin City Council Special Speed Limit Bye Laws 2020 (Covid19)”. The motion was put and carried.
10.	Report No. 170/2020 of the A/Executive Manager (H. McKenna) - With reference to the disposal of the Fee Simple Interest under the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act, 1978 in 5 premises. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Jackson and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 170/2020 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
11.	Report No. 172/2020 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a further licence of Units T08 and S02 of the Markets Area Community Resource Organisation (MACRO) Building, Green Street/North King Street, Dublin 7. PDF 480 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 11. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Mannix Flynn and seconded by Councillor Joe Costello “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 172/2020 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
12.	Report No. 173/2020 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to a proposed disposal of a plot and grant of a wayleave to the Electricity Supply Board at Belcamp Lane, Dublin 17. PDF 248 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 12. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor D Flanagan and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 173/2020 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
13.	Report No. 174/2020 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a strip of ground, adjacent to 26 Cedarwood Green, Ballymun, Dublin 11. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Flynn and seconded by Councillor Connaghan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 174/2020 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
14.	Report No. 175/2020 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of a licence to the Créche Unit at Liberty Corner Development, Foley Street, Dublin 1. PDF 637 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 14. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Joe Costello and seconded by Councillor Mannix Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 175/2020 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
15.	Report No. 176/2020 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With further reference to the proposed grant of a Temporary Convenience Letting of a site at Beggars Bush, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4. PDF 843 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 15. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Mannix Flynn and seconded by Councillor Mary Freehill “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 176/2020 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
16.	Report No. 177/2020 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of licence of two amalgamated office units at ground floor level, Ballymun Civic Centre, Ballymun Dublin 9. PDF 605 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 16. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Racheal Batten and seconded by Councillor Declan Flanagan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 177/2020 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
17.	Report No. 178/2020 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of the Council’s freehold interest in the property known as 112 St. Mobhi Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Anthony Connaghan and seconded by Councillor Joe Costello “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 178/2020 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
18.	Report No. 179/2020 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of the Council’s freehold interest in the properties known as 82 and 82B Ballymun Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Declan Flanagan and seconded by Councillor Daithí de Róiste “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 179/2020 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
19.	Report No. 180/2020 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Monthly Management Report. PDF 810 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 19. Minutes: It was proposed by the Councillor Anthony Connaghan and seconded by Councillor Vincent Jackson that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 180/2020. The motion was put and carried.
20.	Report No. 169/2020 of the Assistant Chief Executive (B. Kenny) - Social Housing Supply and Delivery Monthly Update Report. PDF 504 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 20. Minutes: It was proposed by the Councillor Mannix Flynn and seconded by Councillor Anthony Connaghan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 169/2020. The motion was put and carried.
21.	Report No. 167/2020 of the Central Area Committee- Breviate of the meeting held on the 23rd April 2020, Councillor Christy Burke, Chairperson. PDF 103 KB View the background to item 21. Additional documents: Webcast for 21. Minutes: It was proposed by the Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 167/2020. The motion was put and carried.
22.	Report No. 168/2020 of the Central Area Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 12th May 2020, Councillor Christy Burke, Chairperson. PDF 103 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 22. Minutes: It was proposed by the Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 168/2020. The motion was put and carried.
23.	Report No. 164/2020 of the North Central Area Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 18th May 2020, Councillor Deirdre Heney, Chairperson. PDF 129 KB View the background to item 23. Additional documents: Webcast for 23. Minutes: It was proposed by the Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 164/2020. The motion was put and carried.
24.	Report No. 166/2020 of the North West Area Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 19th May 2020, Councillor Anthony Connaghan, Chairperson. PDF 367 KB View the background to item 24. Additional documents: Webcast for 24. Minutes: It was proposed by the Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 166/2020. The motion was put and carried.
25.	Report No. 171/2020 of the South Central Area Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 20th May 2020, Councillor Vincent Jackson, Chairperson. PDF 137 KB View the background to item 25. Additional documents: Webcast for 25. Minutes: It was proposed by the Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 171/2020. The motion was put and carried.
26.	Report No. 161/2020 of the South East Area Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 11th May 2020, Councillor Dermot Lacey, Chairperson. PDF 120 KB View the background to item 26. Additional documents: Webcast for 26. Minutes: It was proposed by the Councillor Mannix Flynn and seconded by Councillor Lacey that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 161/2020. The motion was put and carried. The Chief Executive is to bring a report to the July meeting on the nomination process to the Board of the Management Committee of the Swan Management Company.
27.	Report No. 182/2020 of the Corporate Policy Group - Breviate of the meeting held on the 24th April 2020, Lord Mayor Tom Brabazon, Chairperson. PDF 272 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 27. Minutes: It was proposed by the Councillor Anthony Connaghan and seconded by Councillor Vincent Jackson that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 182/2020. The motion was put and carried.
28.	Report No. 163/2020 of the Protocol Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 7th May 2020, Councillor Deirdre Heney, Chairperson. PDF 121 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 28. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Anthony Connaghan and seconded by Councillor Vincent Jackson “That Dublin City Council adopts Report No. 163/2020.” The motion was put and carried.
29.	Report No. 183/2020 of the Protocol Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 28th May 2020, Councillor Deirdre Heney, Chairperson. PDF 270 KB View the background to item 29. Additional documents: Webcast for 29. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Naoise Ó Muirí and seconded by Councillor Deirdre Heney “That Dublin City Council adopts Report No. 168/2020.” The motion was put and carried. The meeting concluded at 7.55 p.m.