06-24-74 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 24, 1974 ICOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) implementation of the programs; however, it was a start and the Council would continue to try and improve conditions in the area. He concluded by indicating that a program would only work with local efforts, and he felt that neighborhood stabilization and neighborhood improvements was the number one issue in the Council. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SOUTH BEND COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. William Hojnacki, Director of the Department of Human Resources and Economic Development, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance. He stated that the administration felt the ordinance would create a necessary agency, at no cost to the city, and it would investigate and make recommendations regarding community life and the participation of women in the political and economic process. Mr. Maurice Cohen, 725 East Eckman Street, stated that he was not against women; however, he was against the creation of another bureau or commission He did not feel that the organization was necessary. He felt it would eventually involve the hiring of a director and the furnishing of a city vehicle. Ms. Patricia Barrett, 710 Park Avenue, acting chairman for the Human Rights Commission Task Force on the Status of Women, explained that the commission was not another agency being added to the city. She indicated that the commission originated from the federal government, and in 1965, Governor Branigan established such a commissio however, it lapsed and in 1973, Governor Bowen reinstated it. She stated that other cities in the State of Indiana that have commissions are Anderson, Franklin, Gary, Indianapolis, Kokomo and (Lafayette. She cited a few reasons why the commission should be established in South Bend: women make up 52% of the population, 43% of the labor force was women aae 16 or over, and 390 of the total labor force was fema their families. Ms. Barre urged passage of the ordin Association of University East Pokagon, President of because it would place worn Twyckenham, Professor of E University, hoped that the lines for the status of wo. Welfare. She hoped that t would do that. Ms. Suzann she was in complete agreem be made regarding the crea sultant, stated that there that from first -hand exper was a new resident of the there were only two profes fire department. He did n stated that he did not wan Le; two - thirds of the working women must work to support themselves or :t talked about discrimination in jobs and education and income. She ince. Mrs. Rosemary Hengesbach, 2709 Miami, President of the American Jomen, also urged passage of the ordinance. Mrs. Donald P. Kumor, 314 the League of Women Voters, likewise urged passage of the ordinance �n in a position nearer to equality. Dr. Marsha Kimmel, 404 South lucation at Indiana University, representing the Women's Caucus at Indian Council would act favorably on the ordinance. She stated that new guide aen have been established by the Department of Health, Education and ie discrimination could be eliminated, and she stated that the ordinance Flowers, President of the Board of Directors of the YWCA, stated that ant with the creation of such a commission. She felt every effort should :ion of the commission. Ms. Paula Auburn, an industrial relations con - was some discrimination against women in South Bend, and she knew of Lence. She supported the creation of the commission and stated that she :ity and felt she had been discriminated against. Mr. Cohen stated that ;ions in South Bend where women were not employed: -bus drivers and the )t feel that they were being so discriminated against, and he again : to see another commission created. Councilman Horvath questioned paragraph (h) in Section I pertaining to clerical assistance and supplies being provided for by the Mayor's Office. Ms. Patton stated that the paragraph was only included in case of necessity. Councilman Horvath wondered about the cost involved. Ms. Patton stated that the commission might possibly not even need assistance, and, if needed, the supplies would be at a minimum. Ms. Barrett asked that the Council not delete the paragraph. She indicated that the Mayor had stated the commission could use a small portion of his budget for its work. Councilman Kopczynski wondered about the cost for postage, and he asked about the postage budget of the Human Rights Commission. Ms. Patton indicated that the postage figure was on a year's basis Councilman Kopczynski again asked the same question, at which time Chairman Newburn wondered about the relationship between the question and the ordinance being considered. He ruled for order. Councilman Kopczynski felt his question was pertinent as the Human Rights Commission was doing the same type of work that the proposed commission was to do. Ms. Patton stated that the Human Rights Commission has been taking care of the postage so far for the Status of Women Commission. She stated that the amount used for postage probably would not be more than $5,00, and the Human Rights Commission had the authority to establish sub - committees. Council President Nemeth felt paragraph (h) in Section I should be stricken from the ordinance as the postage had been handled by the Human Rights Commission and it could continue in that manner. He so moved, seconded by Councilman Kopczynski. The motion carried. Councilman Serge made a motion that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Council, as amended, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak. The motion carried. ORDINANCES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (southwest corner of State Road 23 and Locust) and AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (northwest corner of Linden and Chippewa) and AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (State Road 23, U.S. 20 -31 Bypass and Linden Road). Council President Nemeth made a motion to refer the above three ordinances back to the Area Plan Commission and also to the City Attorney for further investigation regarding the annexation status. Councilman Horvath seconded the motion. The motion carried.