10-22-01 Health & Public Safety and Residential Neighborhoods

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• Joint Meeting of the Health&Public Safety Committee and the Residential Neighborhoods Committee October 22, 2001 Page 2 Council Members King and Pfeifer, the Chief of Police, and City Attorney and the Council Attorney after the ordinance was passed, and that all people were "on the same page" with regard to enforcement and interpretation. Mr. Hoye concluded his remarks by urging the Council not to repeal the ticket regulations. Mr. Lou Nanni noted that he worked in the Office of the President of the University of Notre Dame for two(2) years and reviewed a great deal of mail detailing problems resulting from ticket scalpers around the university property. He cited litter problems, stopping traffic, damaging lawns, and noise concerns. He noted that he believes there has been a campaign of mis-information in the news media about the ordinance passed by the Council. Mr. Nanni stated that the University has no vested interest in the ordinance,however believes that the University wanted to be responsive to the problems brought to their attention. He noted that there has been no enforcement for the past two(2) home games and now there are signs posted in yards directing people that"tickets are this way". Mr. Nanni concluded his remarks by stating that he believes that the ticket regulations are in the best interests of the community and supports of efforts of Council Member King who represents the District most affected by the Universities athletic tickets. Nancy Lucey of 307 East Pokagon stated that she has lived in the neighborhood for 37 years. Now people are seating themselves in lawn chairs in their front yard in total disregard to the owners of the property. City Attorney Charles Leone stated that the ordinance as written and passed by the Council is enforceable. He believes the legislative intent is clear. To date, three tickets have been issued under its provisions. Council Member Varner inquired about enforcement of the ordinance,noting that direction on how the ordinance should be enforced should come from the Legal Department and the Police Department and not the University of Notre Dame. Mr. Leone stated that this area is similar to a private business hiring off duty officers for their establishments,that the officers have legal authority both inside and outside the premises. Mr. Nanni stated that Police Chief Larry Bennett requested the University to pay for three (3) officers, and the University discussed the matter and replied that they would assist the City, with the City preferring the enforcement mechanism that is currently being used. Council Member Varner voiced concern over the appropriate chain of command with regard to enforcement of the current ordinance. Council Member King noted that Council President Pfeifer sent a memorandum to the Council dated today voicing her opposition to Council Member Varner's bill to repeal Ord. No. 9241-01 (copy attached). Council Member King further noted that at the meeting held on October 3rd, that any confusion over the ordinance was discussed. He believed it was an effective meeting. The ordinance passed by the Council addresses unacceptable behavior which affects the quality of life in the neighborhood. Ticket selling creates a sense of disorder and when not addressed creates more disorder. Council Member King voiced concern over the erroneous statements in the newspaper. He noted that perhaps there are areas in the ordinance that could be improved, however an amendment should be suggested. To repeal the entire ordinance would have adverse