01-09-08 Health and Public Safety Committee

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_ .~. Q _ Health and Public Safety Committee ..°•.~ .~ 2008 South Bend Common Council The January 9, 2008 meeting of the Health and Public Safety Committee of the South Bend Common Council was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karen L. White at 5:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Persons in attendance included Council Members Puzzello and White; Mayor Stephen Luecke, Police Chief Darryl Boykins, George Adler, unidentified members of the public, Tom Moor of the Soufh Bend Tribune and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member White noted that the Committee Members present included Council Member Puzzello who is the Vice-Chairperson of the Committee and herself who serves as Committee Chairperson. Council Member White noted that the meeting was called to continue discussions on the concerns of residents living in the Harter Heights neighborhood. She noted that a meeting was held in December on this topic. Council Member White then called for an update from the South Bend Police Department. Update on the Harter Heights Residents Public Safety Concerns: Police Chief Darryl Boykins stated that within a week of the December Health and Public Safety Committee meeting held on this topic, walking patrols took place throughout the Harter Heights neighborhood. He stated that he was a part of those walking patrols and that he and the police officers introduced themselves to the residents and provided them with business cards. Residents were encouraged to call in the day or night with the concerns. Chief Boykins stated that the reaction of both the residents and the police officers has been positive. One juvenile has been apprehended in this area. Chief Boykins stated that on Thursday, January 10th at 6 pm at 701 West Sample a regional meeting will be held. Notice of this meeting was sent by email to all those listed in the Harter Heights Neighborhood; that it was highlighted in the South Bend Tribune and that neighborhood associations have all been contacted. Chief Boykins noted that tomorrow's regional meeting will be hosted by Crime Prevention and will review on a citywide basis. January 2007 through December 2007 will be highlighted. Ways to prevent crime, neighborhood watches, crime trends, etc will all be discussed at this meeting.