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REGULAR MEETING April 9, 2018 as if that has not been resolved. Let's get together. If these forces can work together to put that other out, we do know that Women's Care Center provides wonderful support and we need that. This,to me, represents choice. Although, I do feel also when these factions are opposed, you have people that will feel ashamed and feel all kinds of things. I think it is irresponsible as a Council Member to not address that social issue. To me, if we can continue this, that would be great, let's work it out and come together to figure out how to make this a peaceful place to coexist. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated, I want to concur with Councilmember Regina Williams- Preston. As your Zoning and Annexation Chair, each one (1) of those five (5) criteria can include public safety, like our Attorney said. It allows all of that. It is not so tight that we can't do that. I want to close out toni by thanking all my colleagues up here. We have all taken time to look at both sides and the five(5) criteria. We aren't just ifs and all those kind of things. We can't do that. This is something. One (1) of the things is I'm on the Area Plan Commission. Area Plan has that kind of strictness where they can't do that. The Council does not have that. The Council has the ability and they tell us that all the time at Area Plan. They tell us the Council can do that. The Council has the flexibility to look at all those things that our Council said that,Area Plan does not, and we do. Whatever we have and of course the legal courts can do that. So,hopefully we can sum all this up and it will come up in the Council portion only. Councilmember Karen White stated, I want to thank everyone for coming. We appreciate you, your time, your commitment and your comments. Zoning issues are never easy issues. If anyone were to say it is cut and dry, I would probably want to debate that with them based on the number of years I've been on this Council. Each and every one (1) of us, I am confident, do not come to these meetings when we've not done our homework as best as possible. Even hearing the comments in the presentation, I have about ten (10) pages of notes that I'm to go back and made sure I have a clear understanding. I do not take my vote lightly.I do support comments the Council Members have made. I do respect those comments. But most importantly,I respect you,the public, for coming to share your comments as we look at all of these different issues. We have had a number of conversations. The West Side Main Streets Plan was not an easy task. It took a lot of discussion, give and take and a lot of assurance that all residents will be heard. We then had to come back to this Council and figure out what is the best direction. Not all the plans have been implemented. Some will, some may not,but it does not mean we just do what we want.As Council President Tim Scott has indicated, we have had three (3) Directors of Community Investment. We've had new staff and Council Members. It doesn't mean we throw the plans away and start over, but we need continued discussions on these plans. Any time we have an opportunity to pool people together and come up with a win-win for both sides, I'm all for that. I do believe in the process and I do believe we can reach that common ground. I am very supportive of the motion that could be coming forward. Councilmember John Voorde made a motion to continue Bill 05-18 to Council portion only for the April 23rd, 2018 Common Council meeting. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of eight(8)ayes and one (1)nay(Councilmember Dr. David Varner). Councilmember Gavin Ferlic stated he will personally follow-up with the petitioner and will include all Council Members on those correspondence. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to rise and report to full Council. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County-City building at 10:36 p.m. Council President Tim Scott presided with nine (9)members present. 25