01-24-2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 2022 Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. noted that the inner city has abortion clinics rather than a baby box, which tells what resources are available for people of different income levels. President Sharon L. McBride stated that she could provide Councilmembers with statistics related to the need for the baby box. Vice -President Sheila Niezgodski thanked Councilmembers Eli Wax and Canneth Lee for this resolution, which could save a life. Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan thanked those involved in this resolution, which is providing a valuable service to the community. Councilmember Karen L. White thanked Councilmembers and firefighters involved in this resolution. Just because this issue has not been experienced in South Bend does not mean it will never happen, and this is a great option provided by the City. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES There were no reports from city offices. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:21 p.m. Councilmember Troy Warner made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Karen L. White seconded the motion, which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Canneth Lee, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember Canneth Lee explained the procedures for the meeting per Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 140-21 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE "ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 340 E WALTER, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 5 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Lori K. Hamann stated that Bill No. 140-21 was previously heard by the Zoning and Annexation Committee and comes forth with a favorable recommendation. Mike Huber, Abonmarche Consultants, 315 W Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, Indiana, stated that the petition is to rezone a portion of the lot from S 1 Residential to C Commercial to support the development of an automobile dealership. Councilmember Eli Wax stated that he met with the petitioners and saw the site. He is impressed with their plan, which has minimal impact on the neighbors. He thanked the petitioners for their continued investment in South Bend. Councilmember Troy Warner made a motion to send Bill No. 140-21 to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Karen L. White seconded the motion, which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. 141-21 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE 2