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Health and Public Safety Committee <br />April ~8, 2007 <br />Page 7 <br />The Council Attorney noted that she would distribute an article on the "chroming of <br />America" which discusses haw many communities are being challenged with more and <br />mare residents pouring concrete in front yards. <br />Council Member Kirsits noted that President Rouse asked him to inquiry about special <br />events, noting that there are church festivals which often challenge parking in residential <br />neighborhoods. <br />It was noted that the City would have the opportunity to discuss that issue when a <br />separate ordinance is drafted to address various options and alternatives. <br />Assistant City Attorney Ann-Carol Nash stated that she likes the provisions proposed in <br />Section 14-46 where violations would be on a per vehicle basis, and commending the <br />Council for this provision. <br />Citizen Member Pamela Brunette inquired about habitual offenders. <br />Assistant City Attorney Ann-Carol Nash stated that by having regulations in both <br />Chapter 14 and Chapter 21 of the City Code that the City Attorney's Office could pursue <br />injunctive relief as well as graduated fines. Ms, Nash stated that the appeal process <br />now in place through the Ordinance Violations Bureau works effectively and would be <br />utilized under the ordinance for fines up to $250.00. She noted that Code Enforcement <br />works with the Legal Department in doing investigative work necessary far the Small <br />Claims actions. She sees this type of investigative work as being very straight forward. <br />In response to a question from Council Member Kelly, Ms. Nash stated that the City <br />utilizes the state's abandoned vehicle law and the impoundment procedures to address <br />complaints of inoperable vehicles. <br />Council Member Pfeifer asked the Assistant City Attorney to provide a written update to <br />the Council, similar to what Ms. Toppel provided, detailing enforcement which has taken <br />place which would include the number of citations, amount of fines collected, amount of <br />citations and amount of fines uncollected, etc. Council Member Pfeifer stated that she <br />would follow-up with an email on this request. <br />Council Member White then opened the public portion of the meeting. <br />Jerry Niezgodski of 2930 Bonds Avenue questioned some of the provisions of Section <br />14-42. He stated that he believes that vehicles entering back yards from alleys should <br />also be addressed in the ordinance. He sees a potential for mud yards. He stated that <br />the need for pocket parking areas in various areas of the city may be the result of other <br />issues and that building and health codes should also be looked into in this area. He <br />added that he would be against the City spending public monies in developing pocket <br />