07-22-02 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 22, 2002 Ms. Liz Dobbs, no address given, advised that she is also a member of UC4PEACE and is a citizen that has been affected by hate and racism. She thanked the Council for this action on behalf of everyone who is affected by these groups and by hate on a daily basis. Mr. Lonnie Douglas, Director, South Bend Human Rights Commission, no address given, asked for the Council's support of this Resolution as it is a Resolution that is long past due. The citizens of this community as well as St. Joseph County needs to know that their leaders are supporting them in standing against hate and bigotry. Mr. Douglas asked that the Council give this Resolution favorable consideration. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution. Councilmember Pfeifer thanked Mayor Luecke and community members for this Resolution as it is important to have a visible sign that the community is in opposition to this kind of behavior. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to adopt this Resolution as substituted. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by acclamation. Council President Kelly noted that this Resolution is much needed in the community and appreciates everyone being here and making this statement. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:10 p.m. Councilmember White made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Chairman King presiding. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Councilmember King explained for those present that this is the part of the meeting where the Council meets as a committee to hear presentations on ordinances that will be coming up for a vote later this evening and to hear public comment both for and against these ordinances if anyone wishes to speak. This evening there are several changes to the agenda and he announced those for the benefit of anyone who might be present for a bill that would have been coming up later in the event that they may wish to leave the meeting before that time. It is noted therefore that the following items were taken out of order from the printed agenda. BILL NO. 33 -02 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR CERTAIN LAND IN PORTAGE TOWNSHIP CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH; RAITT CORPORATION, AN INDIANA CORPORATION, 22,500 BLOCK OF S.R. #23, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember King noted that the petitioner has asked that this bill be postponed indefinitely. Therefore, Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to continue this bill indefinitely. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember King explained that this action means that there is no date known when the matter -3-