08-14-78 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1978 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) BILL NO. 86 -78 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (NEAR INDIANA #123 AND GRANT ROAD.) 305 This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. James Locker, a local real estate broker represent- ing the developer, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this rezoning was requested to allow for the construction of a furniture store. He indicated the building would have a value of about $101,000 and there would be approximately six jobs created. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Adams. The motion carried. BILL NO. 87 -78 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (2403 E. JEFFERSON.) Council Member Adams made a motion to withdraw this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 89 -78 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (BETWEEN SOUTH MAIN AND SOUTH MICHIGAN, 295' SOUTH OF CHIPPEWA.) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Rick Carry, of Area Plan, indicated that a number of years ago this site was rezoned to "C" Commercial. He indicated that the purpose of this rezonin is that the "C2" zoning had expired. Mr. Warren McGill, attorney for the petitioner, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated that the surrounding area was basically commercial. He said this rezoning would allow them to build a Sambo's restaurant. Council Member Adams made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 120 -78 A BILL ANNEXING.TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LAND LOCATED IN PORTAGE TOWNSHIP:, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents' were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Jack Dunfee, attorney for the petitioner, the South Bend Community School Corporation, made the presentation for the bill. He said this was a petition to annex Dickinson Middle School to allow for City police and fire services. Council Member Adams asked Mr. McMahon if the right -of -way had been handled. He indicated that perhaps it should be in the bill. Council Member Adams made a motion to add street right -of -ways in accordance with the City Engineer's recommendations to the bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 124 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $30,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND, FOR GENERAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS FOR LASALLE PARK, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Tim Eckerle, of the Community Development Department, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation would be used to build a shelterhouse, plant trees, build a tot lot, and purchase picnic tables and benches. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 125 -78 A BILL APPROPRIATING $5,152.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES TO BE AD- MINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE URBAN LEAGUE OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on were given an opportunity to be heard. Ms. Pat Osmon, of sentation for the bill. She indicated this appropriation a comprehensive housing counseling program. This would be to general a total of $20,611 for the counseling program. to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded motion carried. BILL NO. 126 -78 the above bill, proponents and opponent Community Development, made the pre - would be used by the Urban League for used as a match for Title XX monies Council Member Adams made a motion by Council Member Dombrowski. The A BILL APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU "SHELTER ", A PROGRAM OPERATED THROUGH THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING 7 -1 -78 AND ENDING 6- 30 -78, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Ms. Mickey Dobski, of the Youth Services Bureau, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated the Federal Government has awarded a grant to the City in the amount of $52,500, and in addition the Public Welfare pays the City a per diem for care of individuals sent to the Shelter. Council Member Miller asked how many run aways,have been serviced the past year. Ms. Dobski indicated 185. Council Member Miller made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion car- ried.