Agenda

Minutes of the Dún Laoghaire Area Committee, Municipal Services, held on the 25th September 2017

(circulated herewith) 

“To ask the Chief Executive to have both sides of the footpaths on Woodbine Road inspected with a view to making any necessary repairs? Currently there are a number of areas with temporary repairs done with asphalt as well as a number of broken sections. When will these works take place?”

“To ask the Chief Executive to explain why a GPR Survey would be carried out in relation to road works?”

“To ask the Chief Executive to review and arrange for resurfacing of the extremely poor and dangerous surface of Grotto Avenue and Grotto Place. There is a great deal of activity in these areas on account of traffic to the national school, including bicycles, tricycles, scooters, pedestrians and cars and serious deterioration of the surface?”

“To ask the Chief Executive to prioritise the resurfacing of Shanganagh Terrace, Killiney Hill Road in 2018 as this road is in a very poor condition and despite some temporary repairs being carried out over the years, no permanent repairs have taken place and giving a timeframe for same?”

“To ask the Chief Executive to repair the road (between the road and footpath) outside (address supplied) in Rockford Park, Blackrock as it is a trip hazard and has been reported previously? Please state when repairs will be carried out?”

“To ask the Chief Executive to repair the very poor road surface between Monkstown Grove and Dunedin Drive as residents have reported this on several occasions in the past but only temporary repairs have been carried and a more permanent repair is required? Please state when these repairs will be carried out?”

“To ask the Chief Executive to include Queen's Park, Monkstown in the 2018 Roads Repair Programme as the surface of this road is in a very poor condition?”

“To ask the Chief Executive to install a bin either, in the park or at the entrance to the park in Ballinclea Heights, Killiney to prevent rubbish from being dumped at this location?”

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide details on the leaf litter sweeping schedule for the streets of Dún Laoghaire, both commercial and residential, with a listing of same?

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on Agenda Item 36 (DLAC/MUN/197) of April 24th 2017, a Motion that was AGREED unanimously, regarding the naming of the two Council owned laneways running parallel to Patrick Street as “East Lane” and “West Lane” which, according to the Report, was “considered practical and would assist with regard to the general administration of the area” and to state when the signs will be erected?”

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide a schedule for the repair and/or replacement works required to the badly damaged and deteriorating sections of the pavement on the northern side of Upper George’s Street, Dún Laoghaire, between its junctions with Adelaide Street, Stoneview Place and Park Road?”

“To ask the Chief Executive Officer to arrange an inspection of footpaths in Aubrey Grove, Shankill and that remedial works are carried out on any sections deemed to have a public safety risk?”

“To ask the Chief Executive to repair the footpaths in Aubrey Grove, Shankill as they are broken and raised?”

“To ask the Chief Executive if she will give a report on the use of photo-sensitive diodes in public lighting and lights used for traffic management, specifically if any have been used or are planned to be used to reduce levels of night-time light pollution?”

“To ask the Chief Executive if she will provide an up-date for this Committee on the public lighting on Woodbine Avenue, and in Woodbine in general, in Booterstown, specifically when new lighting will be installed?”

“To ask the Chief Executive if she will arrange for the gullies, shores and manhole covers on Booterstown Avenue to be cleaned?”

a)   Correspondence Issued

b)   Correspondence Received

Letter from Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company

(if any to be circulated)

That this Council affirms the names of the following public roads in Booterstown:

(a) between Woodbine Road and Seafield Close, as Glenomena Park, or Páirc Ghleann na Mná in the Irish language; and

(b) off the north-east side of Glenomena Park, between Woodbine Avenue and Seafield Close, as Glenomena Grove, or Garrán Ghleann na Mná in the Irish language."

“That the Chief Executive report on the following in relation to the public lighting  provision on Avoca Avenue, section between the crossroads with Grove Avenue and the junction with Avoca Park:-

1. Survey the level of lighting as currently there are many areas that are in the darkness.

2. These areas of darkness can be very dangerous for cyclists as drivers only see them in the brighter areas.

3. What improvements can be made to improve the overall lighting provision?

4. When will the improvements be put in place.”

“That this Committee agrees to commit the required resources to provide beach wheelchairs on Killiney beach before the start of summer 2018 at the very latest.”

“That the Chief Executive makes arrangements to take in charge the laneway/path to the rear of (addresses supplied), and can she arrange to have this laneway/path cleaned up in the short term. It is noted that all the other laneways/path in the estate are maintained on a regular basis by this Council and that public lighting is in place in all the laneways/paths, including the one listed above. It is further noted that all public utility services to these houses are provided underneath this laneway/path and that the utility companies are now refusing to carry out repairs as the laneway/path is impassable”

“To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the production of a Master Plan for Shanganagh Park, Shankill”

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on Agenda Item 17 (DLAC/MUN/230) of May 22nd 2017 regarding the removal of a tree on Library Road and the plans to replace it with a more appropriate species for that location?”   

“To ask the Chief Executive to ensure the tarmacking of the footpaths in Shanganagh Park on the east of the DART line be included in the 2018 Parks Programme of Works?”

“To ask the Chief Executive to install a playground in Johnstown Estate?”

“To ask the Chief Executive for an update on a cost estimate for a sustainable solution to the unkempt bank that stretches from Salthill & Monkstown Station up to Trafalgar Terrace?”

"To ask the Chief Executive if she will arrange for the pruning of a tree in (address supplied), between  (location supplied), specifically if she will examine the bough that overhangs the road at this point and if she will ensure that the tree does not block satellite signals at (address supplied)?”

a)   Correspondence Issued

b)   Correspondence Received

(if any to be circulated)

“That this Committee agrees to discuss the possible options for upgraded/refurbishing the club house at Pearse Park which is used by Pearse Celtic Football Club”

“To ask the Chief Executive to review and consider installation of appropriate barriers at the end of the cycle lane before bus stop no. 2068 at the junction of Mount Merrion Avenue and Stillorgan Road, given the  serious safety concerns for bus commuters waiting at this stop as a result of the absence of such barriers?”

“To ask the Chief Executive to urgently reline the turning lanes coming from Leopardstown Road onto the N11 (at the junction between Leopardstown Road and Newstownpark Avenue) as they are extremely faded and to state when this will be done?”

“To ask the Chief Executive to examine the possibility of installing a traffic calming ramp or raised area at the entrance of St. Mary’s Street in Dún Laoghaire to deter vehicles entering this small cul-de-sac at speed given the demographics of the area with mostly elderly residents and some families with young children?”

“To ask the Chief Executive to begin the process on introducing Pay and Display parking in Shandon Park, Monkstown?”

“To ask the Chief Executive to review the road signage i.e. yield signs etc. at the Corbawn Lane/Dublin Road/Shanganagh Road Roundabout, Shankill?”

“To ask the Chief Executive are the footpaths at Stonebridge Road between Dublin Road and the two primary schools wide enough to ensure all pedestrians are safe from the vehicular traffic?”

(to be circulated)

(circulated herewith)

(if any, to be circulated)

a)   Correspondence Issued

1.    Letter issued to Donal Keating Dublin Bus

2.    Letter issued to Michael Danaher Iarnrod Eireann

3.    Letter issued to Brendan Knight NCT

b)   Correspondence Received

1.    Letter from Iarnrod Eireann re Porta Cabins

2.    Letter from Iarnrod Eireann re staffing dart stations

(if any to be circulated)

“That the Chief Executive examine ways of making safer the footpath on Marine Road Dún Laoghaire which crosses the routes in and out of the Royal Marine Hotel and the Dún Laoghaire Shopping Centre car park. Pedestrians are very vulnerable at this crossing of these major exits and entrances in one long stretch with no road makings or other protection.”

“That the Chief Executive examine amalgamating the existing pedestrian crossing (near Belgrave Square East) on Monkstown Road and incorporate it into a new set of traffic lights at the entrance to Monkstown Valley in order to make it easier for residents of Monkstown Valley exiting the estate as their visibility is very poor for oncoming traffic coming up from Monkstown Village.”

“That the Chief Executive upgrade the signalised junction at Corke Abbey Avenue/Dublin Road/Old Connaught Avenue especially the pedestrian crossings as currently not all four crossings facilitate pedestrians and the new primary and secondary schools will be opening shortly.”

“That, the Chief Executive, in the interest of public safety and proper traffic management, examine what alternative layout of the junction of Convent Road and Convent Lane in Dún Laoghaire could deter and prevent traffic exiting Convent Lane and illegally turning right up Convent Road against the one-way system to access Lynch Lane and to bring forward proposals for same.”

“That DLR Traffic Department examines the possibility of providing a signalised pedestrian crossing across Glenageary Road Upper in the vicinity of Glenageary Park as there are many school students crossing this road.”

“That, the Chief Executive to return the use of the pavement and parking on Monkstown Crescent before the end of October and to suspend any stop/go traffic controls and any remaining disruptive work during the months of November and December to allow for businesses in the area, already badly hit by the works, to maintain their traditional pre-Christmas trade.”