10-20-97 Personnel & Finance and Residential Neighborhoods

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atommittss 2tport: Joint Committee of the Personnel&Finance and Residential Neighborhoods Committees iro tjs €ommon atouitstl of the eitg of 16outb Stag The October 20, 1997, meeting of the Residential Neighborhoods Committees was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Andrew Ujdak at 4:00 P.M. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included: Council Members Aranowski, Ujdak and Kelly; Dr.George Plain,Ann-Carol Simons,Pat Pasket and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Ujdak noted that the purpose of the meeting was to continue discussion of proposed Bill No. 80-97 which would license Adult Care Homes and propose Bill No. 69- 97 which is a zoning proposal for Adult Care Homes. Council Member Ujdak noted that all members should have received a memorandum dated October 16, 1997 from the Council Attorney (copy attached). The memorandum, among other things, summarized the working session held on October 6. The overall issues addressed included: A. Controlled use-suggestions of footage limitations from 1,000 to 3,000 feet. B. Parking-concerns over adequate off-street parking and screening regulations if any. C Worker/Employee Limitations and Visiting Nurses and Physical Therapists. D. Owner-Occupancy E. Resident/Patient Rights written procedures. F. Minimum Permit Standards including square footage,regulations for bathroom facilities,ADA regulations,nutritional regulations,linen regulations,insurance liability issues,call systems for emergencies throughout the building,building code regulations,financial resources,moral character and police checks,and fire detection and escape plans. G. Professional Standards-Minimum Certification of a Certified Nursing Assistant and possible LPN or RN with CPR certifications and other emergency procedure certifications being required. H. Vehicle concerns Resident rights/complaints-Who would be the agency for enforcement? I. Licensing Fees J. Restrictions within Residential Neighborhoods of the total number of Adult Care Facilities. Council Member Aranowski thought that owner occupied facilities may be a requirement that should be for the pursued. Council President Kelly voiced concern that the potential for abuse is a possibility and that reasonable restrictions should be discussed in all areas. Dr. Plain said that potential for abuse is greater among the elderly. He suggested that protection of the residents and that the possibility of owner occupied facilities should be considered. He gave an example of carbon monoxide problems which should be monitored. Ann-Carol Simons then handed out two revised drafts of the proposed bills. The zoning ordinance included a 1,000 foot restriction and the licensing fee was increased to $200. She further suggested that health facility regulations contained in Indiana Code Title 16 may be considered.