04/23/07 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 2007 RESOLVE INTO THE COMIyIITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:45 p.m. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember White, Chairperson, Committee of the Whole, presiding. Councilmember White explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2- ll of the South Bend Municipal Code. Councilmember White stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 34-OS PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 3400 BLOCK OF NORTHSIDE BOULEVARD, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT #3, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Varner made a motion to continue this bill until the June 25, 2007 meeting of the Council at the request of the Petitioner. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. BILL NO. 17-07 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE SOUTH BEND Mi.JNICIPAL CODE BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW ARTICLE 8 ENTITLED RESIDENTIAL LAWN PARKING REGULATIONS Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to hear the substitute version of this bill. Councilmember Dieter seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember White, Chairperson, Health and Public Safety Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Ann Puzzello 1247 E. LaSalle, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Councilmember Puzzello advised that the topic of lawn parking is being addressed in three (3) separate bills. Bill No. 17-07 addresses residential lawn parking and the problem from a public safety perspective. She noted that this bill that is being heard tonight will be enforced by Police Officers. This Ordinance will compliment Bill No. 16- 07 which addresses the zoning ordinance prohibiting lawn parking. This bill will be enforced by the Department of Code Enforcement. She noted that "Special Event Parking" bill has not yet been written and will not be addressed in either of the proposed ordinances, and that that topic would be submitted at a later time. Councilmember Puzzello stated that there has been discussion with residents who are concerned that do not have a place to park their vehicle. Councilmember Puzzello noted that they are aware that there are many places in South Bend, especially in older neighborhoods where it is difficult to find a place to park a car, because there are either too many cars on the street already or due to the lack of a driveway or a garage. She noted that they will be working on that problem and continue discussion and monitor this bill as time goes on, as well as amend the ordinance if needed. Councilmember Puzzello stated that the passage of this