03-28-2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)

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REGULAR MEETING March 28, 2022 President Sharon McBride asked the council if there were any more comments. Councilmember Henry Davis explains that he asked the previous question about crime prevention to go against parties voting for their own budget. President McBride notes the comment about budget voting being relevant down the line when funding is available. Councilmember Wax noted that City legal continues to keep up with the best opportunities for the city. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to call for passage of Bill No. 22-16. Councilmember Troy Warner seconded the motion, which carried by a voice of eight (8) ayes. President Sharon McBride, stated that Bill No. 22-16 has passed. 22-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CALLING FOR THE COOPERATION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, THE SOUTH BEND HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND DEVELOPERS TO CREATE, FUND AND IMPLEMENT AN INITIATIVE TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN SOUTH BEND. Councilmember Davis made a motion for Bill No. 22-17 to be tabled until April 25th, 2022. Councilmember Lori Hamman seconded the motion, which carried by a voice of seven (7) ayes, one (1) nay. Councilmember Troy Warner voted in opposition of Bill No. 22-17. BILLS ON FIRST READING BILL NO. 14-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL, CODE AT CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 9, SECTION 2-129 TO CHANGE THE RESIDENCY RESTRICTION OF COMMISSION MEMBERS. Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan made a motion to send Bill No. 14-22 to the Community Relations Committee for a public hearing and third reading on April 11, 2022. Council Vice President, Sheila Niezgodski seconded the motion. President Sharon McBride requests for a vote by acclamation for Bill No. 14-22, which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Motion passed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilmember Henry Davis informs the council that on March 21, 2022, he requested support due to claims that he is not helping his District by members of the council. Councilmember Davis notified the council of several city projects in District 2; two rounds of federal funding have gone to the administration with no affordable housing plans. Councilmember Davis has asked for help from (four) 4 members of the council, only one called back. President McBride did not respond to Council Member Davis due to her District having the same problems as District 2; disparities have been voted in the passed 2022 budget. Council Member Davis requests help and for Districts to work together. President Sharon McBride indicated she has been supportive by approving the vote in the budget. Councilmember Lori Hamman requests to revisit the assigning of funds, seconded by Councilmember Eli Wax. President McBride will get everyone a copy of the ARPA funds; monies weren't passed for ARPA funds. Vice President Sheila Neizgodski will set up a personal finance date with Mr. Parker. C.1