10-25-10 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETINGOCTOBER 252010 , & Recreation. These services are available upon the effective date of the Annexation. Full and dedicated response for non-capital services will be in place within one year of the effective date of the Annexation. Costs for these services have not been calculated. The incorporation of the Annexation Area will not effect the provision of other services currently provided to this property on a county-wide basis. The St. Joseph County Health Department, the St. Joseph County Public Library, the Area Plan Commission and St. Joseph County/South Bend Building Department are some of the county-wide agencies and their services that will continue to provide the same type and level of services to the Annexation Area. County-wide services will continue to be supported by the County and Township tax rates that will remain in effect. As with any new development, the proposed use and development of this site becomes important relative to its relationship with the existing, surrounding uses, City Plan, South Bend’s comprehensive plan, notes that land use relationships, pedestrian movement/safety and vehicular site access are important elements to be addressed in developments of all kinds. City Plan also expresses a need to consider how buildings relate to the street. Building design that is sensitive to massing, shape, scale and finishes will ensure that private development will enhance and reinforce the City’s commitment to development and design of the highest quality. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Varner made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes and one (1) nay (Councilmember Dieter.) RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:13 p.m. Councilmember Varner made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr. seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Puzzello, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember Puzzello explained the procedures to be followed for tonight’s meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Councilmember Puzzello stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. PUBLIC HEARINGS (BILL NOS. 30-10; 53-10 AND 54-10 COUNCIL PORTION ONLY) BILL NO. 30-10 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 9, OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING THE HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE BY THE INCLUSIONS OF NEW PROVISIONS ADDRESSING EMPLOYMENT FAIRNESS Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this substitute bill. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion which was defeated by a voice vote of three (3) ayes and six (6) nays (Councilmember’s Dieter, Henry Davis Jr., LaFountain, Varner, Rouse, White.) Additionally, Councilmember Dieter made a motion to send this bill unfavorably to full Council concerning this substitute bill. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of six (6) ayes and three (3) nays (Councilmember’s Puzzello, Kirsits, Oliver Davis) 7