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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE The January 10, 1994 meeting of the Public Safety Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Eugene Ladewski at 4 : 30 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Luecke, Washington, Kelly, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda, and Ladewski, Kathy Dempsey, John Broden, Ann Kolata, Don Porter, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 121-93 which authorizes inspectors with the Department of Code Enforcement, who have a special commissions to enforce Chapter 20 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing "Vehicles and Traffic. " Kathy Dempsey made the presentation. She stated that the overall effect of the Bill would allow inspectors of Code Enforcement have been properly issued a special commission to issue parking citations for violations of Section 20-105 regarding traffic regulations during snow removeable conditions (emergencies) . She noted currently there are seven (7) inspectors who, if the Ordinance is passed, would submit for a special commission. The would work closely with the South Bend Police Department under Captain Blume. She noted that Captain Blume has proposed training which would be very sensitive and address the specifics of snow emergency situations. In response to a questioned raised by Council Member Ladweski, it was noted that the City attempts to locate the owner of the vehicle before a tag is issued. The City must then wait 72 hours under State Law. She also noted that the inspectors would have picture identification cards. Council Member Puzzello spoke in favor of the proposed Bill , and noted that often times it is a necessary hardship on vehicle owners especially when there are multiple vehicles involved. In response to a questioned raised by Council Member Washington, it was noted that the effect of this Ordinance would be greater then just issuing tickets for snow emergencies and that it would empower enforcement authority for all of Chapter 20. Kathy Dempsey, however stated that the City anticipates utilizing the inspectors only during declared snow emergencies. The Council Attorney suggested that the Department should