02-20-08 Health and Public Safety Committee

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Health and Public Safety Committee 2008 South Bend Common Council The February 20, 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 7:43 a.m. At Allie's Cafe, 2323 Mishawaka Avenue in South Bend, Indiana. Persons in attendance included Council Members Dieter, Puzzello, and White, Mayor Stephen Luecke, City Attorney Charles Leone, Mark Smith, and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney. Identification of Committee Goals/Objectives: Council Member White began the meeting stating that she wishes to engage every member of the Committee in the establishment of this year's goals and overall objectives. She believes that transparency is very important. Last year was a very busy year for the Committee, and this year plans to be just as busy. Council Member White listed as one of her first goals to be the development of a plan of action for the review of the quality of life ordinances, with a focus on the implementation and enforcement of these ordinances. Council Member White listed as a second goal addressing the concerns of TAP, noting that Carrie Erin's data was presented last Fal{ addressing individuals who are stopped by the police department. Council Member Puzzello noted that many questions were raised about the study, which have not been addressed. Council Member White stated that the minutes from that meeting should be reviewed and data shared. In response to a question raised by Mr. Smith, Council Member White noted that the study indicated that certain groups of individuals are stopped more than others. TAP has requested an ordinance which also addressed immigration. She noted that TAP stands for Transforming Action into Power. A meeting was held last October at Adams High School and approximately 1,000 were in attendance. They have four (4) committees and are faith-based. Council Member White voiced concern that the ordinance suggested is from Detroit, noting that our cities are very different.