05-10-04 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 10, 2004 Councilmember Kelly, Chairperson, Community and Economic Development Committee, reported that this committee held a Public Hearing on this bill this afternoon and voted to send it to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Mayor Stephen J. Luecke, 1400 County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana made the presentation for this bill. Mayor Luecke stated that City Plan is the community's vision for South Bend. He indicated that in Section I of the Resolution is the culmination of Phase I of the City Plan process and describes South Bend in the year 2025. He stated that in Section II of the City Plan are the Guiding Principles that were developed by the Civic Alliance in conjunction with the City Plan staff and are the basic rules or truths that are paramount to guiding the success of the plan itself. They define the nature and scope of City Plan. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. The following individuals spoke in favor of this bill. Mr. Wayne Curry, Chairman, Civic Alliance, Member of the Economic Development Commission, (No Address Given) spoke regarding this bill. Mr. Curry stated that South Bend is a community that fosters entrepreneurship, and attracts and retains competitive businesses by continually investing in our work for and technology. Ms. Ann Powers, 117 Napoleon Blvd., South Bend, Indiana, spoke regarding this bill. Ms. Powers stated that she is the Chairperson of the Arts, Culture and Education Committee of the Civic Alliance and believes that the City Plan is a wonderful instrument in allowing our downtown area to thrive. She stated that we have a dynamic downtown that is a hub for housing, commerce and government, and a regional destination for culture, arts and entertainment. Mr. Arnold Sallie, 16194 Baywood Lane, Granger, Indiana, spoke regarding this bill. He indicated that he is a member of the Transportation Panel of the Civil Alliance. Mr. Sallie stated that South Bend has an excellent transportation system that offers alternative modes of transport, provides accessibility throughout the community, values pedestrians, and is integrated both locally and regionally. Councilmember Varner reflected on the vision statement for the year 2025. He encouraged citizens to participate in the City Plan. John Swanson, 1321 W. Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Council that he believes that a City Wide Youth Center that is open 24 hours for people to play basketball should be a part of the City Plan. There was no one else present wishing to speak in favor of this bill and there was no one present wishing to speak in opposition to this bill. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:15 p.m. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Pfeifer seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Coleman, Chairperson, Committee of the Whole, presiding. Councilmember Coleman, noted that this is the portion of the meeting in which members of the council meet as the Committee of the Whole in order to hear presentations and public comment on bills that are presented for ordinance consideration. Each bill that will be heard tonight will have a Public Hearing and after the hearing on each bill the committee will vote on the disposition of the bill which typically is sent to the full Council with either a favorable or an unfavorable recommendation. He noted that the 4