10-28-02 Community & Economic Development

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Committte *oat QCommuniti attb Commit 1),e1o)mtttt tontinittet The October 28, 2002 meeting of the Community and Economic Development Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Karl King at 4:50 p.m. in the Council Informal' Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Varner, Aranowski, Pfeifer, King, Kelly, Coleman, Kuspa and White; Community & Economic Development Director Jon Hunt, Human Right Executive Director Lonnie L. Douglas, Terry Bland of the frpoutti Zribunt and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member King noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 80-02 which would appropriate $57,000 within the Human Rights Fund # 258 for education and outreach expenditures. Mr. Lonnie L. Douglas, Executive Director of the South Bend Human Right Commission, made the presentation. Mr. Douglas noted that due to the good track record of last year, HUD nearly doubled the amount of money for education and outreach programs. The $ 57,000 would pay for the expenses related to the education and outreach programs which will focus on having materials translated into Spanish and Chinese. He noted that they will have a "Super Heroes" program in conjunction with the Martin Luther King celebrations on March 15,2003. In response to a question from Council Member Pfeifer, Mr. Douglas stated that both a man and woman will be"super heroes". Dr. Varner inquired what percentage of the requests being received are for Chinese. Mr. Douglas stated that they are 2nd in request, with materials in Hispanic being first. Approximately 2 % of the population are Chinese. Council Member White asked what the role of the consultants would be. Mr. Douglas stated that they are preparing all of the materials such as brochures and comic books. Council Member Pfeifer asked what software program they are using, noting that there are several good programs available. Mr. Douglas noted that they are using Notre Dame interns for the Chinese translations. Dr. Varner requested that Mr. Douglas file copies of the materials with the City Clerk so that the Council would have an opportunity to see the materials. Mr. Douglas stated that he would do that and would also provide copies to each of the Council Members. Following discussion, Dr. Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kuspa that Bill No. 80-02 be recommended favorably. The motion passed. Council Member King noted that he has received a request from the Petitioner on Bill No. 02-78 requesting that this Bill be continued until the November 11th meeting(copy attached). Council Member Kuspa made a motion, seconded by Council Member Varner to continue Bill No. 02-78 to November 11th. There being no further business to come before the Committee,Council Member King adjourned