06-23-03 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING I JUNE 23, 2003 There was no one present wishing to speak in favor of this bill. There was no one present wishing to speak in opposition to this bill. The following individual stated that he was not opposed to the bill but had a question. Mr. David Daitchman,1464 Ridgedale, South Bend, Indiana, stated that he was not against the bill but had a question. He asked that if the bars already have three (3) security officers for every two hundred (200) patrons and four (4) when there were more than two hundred (200) patrons, and twenty -eight (28) squad cars had to respond at that level, then they haven't changed anything and they have not fixed the problem. He stated that he does not see anything that is changing or improving the situation. In rebuttal, Councilmember Aranowski stated that this ordinance is strong because of the requirements, filings and classes that the bartenders have to attend and get certificates on serving, how to deal with drunk and disorderly individuals and how to exit people. Councilmember Aranowski noted that the bartenders indicated that the problem arises when two thousand five hundred (2,500) people hit the streets. The bar owners and security personnel will get training from the South Bend Police Department and from the State Excise on how to handle that situation. Councilmember Pfeifer asked if once this ordinance is formalized and training has occurred and with sufficient time no improvement is seen, what precludes the Council from adding more to the ordinance. Councilmember Aranowski stated that more teeth could be put in the ordinance at that time. Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski Farrand noted that a report will be filed with the Health and Public Safety Committee'by November 15th of this year and the Chief of Police as well as the neighborhood groups will have the right to voice their opinion as far as public safety matters each year. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to send this bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation as substituted. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember Kelly made motion to rise and report to the full Council. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. oil a!'iJ-00. X. ATTE P K ttee o hQer g, n i ole REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 8:17 p.m. Council President Karen L. White presided with eight (8) members present. u Ll