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Zoning and Annexation Committee South Bend Common Council The May 22, 2000 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by its Vice-Chairperson,Council Member Andrew Ujdak at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski,Kelly,King, Varner, Ujdak,Coleman and Kirsits; Khadijah Muhammad,Jon Hunt,Robert Hunt,Mayor Stephen J. Luecke, John Byorni,James Jasiewicz, Larry Magliozzi,Terry Bland of the South Bend Tribune, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand,Council Attorney. Council Member Ujdak noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 25-00 which would annex into the city certain contiguous property located in German Township and would change the zoning designation. John Byorni,Assistant Executive Director of Area Plan noted that this is a city initiated ordinance. He provided copies of a new computer system handout showing the location of the property in question. It would be zoned to "D" light industrial. It received a favorably recommendation from both the staff and the commission. Larry Magliozzi stated that all of the legal criteria have been met. Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Dr.Varner that Bill No. 25-00 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 00-47 which addresses a written fiscal plan and would establish a policy for the provision of services to an area in Penn Township commonly known as the Voco, Inc. Annexation. Mr. Magliozzi noted that this area is wooded and is below grade. It would become part of the 5th Councilmanic District. It is currently vacant and zoned"R"residential and would be zoned to"C"commercial. The land in question is 13.7 acres. Following discussion,Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 00-47 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. In response to a question raised by Council Member Ujdak,Mr. Magliozzi noted the drainage would be addressed as part of the process. Under miscelleaonus business,Mayor Luecke provided an update on the census. He provided a handout to the Committee(copy attached). He noted that the city's response rate is 66%as of April 25th. The Mayor highlighted additional activities currently underway to assist in the census process through the partnership centers and the Minority Alliance. Reminders would be printed on the water bills also. In response to a question from Council Member King, Mr. Magliozzi noted that the cut off date is June 7th. Council Member Aranowski inquired about using the reverse 911. The Mayor stated he did not want to utilize that for the entire city. Zoning and Annexation Committee Meeting ofMay 22,2000