03-09-70 Council Meeting Minutes

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3 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 9, 1970 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A COMPREHENSIVE CITY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM. A public hearing on the above Resolution was held at this time. Speaking in behalf of the Model Neighborhood Planning Agency, Charles F. Lennon, Program Director, said it is urgent that the Council give its approval of the Comprehensive City Demonstration Program because the plan has to be in the Chicago Office of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 1970. He said the One -year planning period ends Saturday. Also speaking for the adoption of the Resolution were Odell Newburn, Chairman of the Planning Board of the Model Cities Program and Jesse L. Dickinson, Attorney and member of the Planning Board who stated that the assests of the program outweigh the liabilities but there will be changes made later. Speaking against the Resolution were Floyd Carter, 1619 Fassnacht St., South Bend; Norma Ganaway, 214 Birdsell St., South Bend and Norma Lynk, 121 N. Studebaker St., South Bend. Council - President Laven announced this public hearing will be continued at a Special meeting to be held March 13, 1970 at 8:30 p.m. and pointed out to the residents that the Model Cities Progra is one that aims to improve all aspects of a neighborhood, physical, social,educational, recrea- tional and others. Councilman Allen said she would like to see the details of the program and Mr. Lennon replied that details will be worked out within the next 90 -days and he will see that she receives copies of them. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A RESOURCE SERVICES CENTER FOR DISPENSING OF SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH BEND AND SURROUNDING AREAS. A public hearing was held at this time on the above Resolution but was postponed until March 23, 1970. Councilman Palmer made a motion that the public hearing be continued on March 23, 1970 and Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion carried. This Resolution would establish a Resource Services Center in which the St. Joseph County Welfare Department, Health Department, Legal Aid Department and other agencies could be housed in one building. Miss Virginia Guthrie objected to such an establishment. Wilmer H. Tolle, executive director of the St. Joseph County Welfare Department said such a centralized service is needed and that when his department moves into the new County -City Building, traffic caused by recipient: will become a problem. City Attorney S. J. Crumpacker said the services center has been under discussion for several months and is envisioned as a center where a file would be available on al: persons involved with service agencies, and would provide information to residents on where to go for help. UNFINISHED BUSINESS In response to Council - Presidents request, Councilman Allen, Legislative Committee Chairman gave a report on the City's right to purchase a parking lot for city employees at 117 S. Lafayette Blvd. for $70,000.00. She read all the applicable laws but stated that her committee could not meet with her and the City Attorney did not have time to review the statutes with her, however, after all her research, she still believes the administration had no right to buy the tract without Council approval. She stated that the Cumulative- Capitol improvement funds should 'al- ways be used for - public "- benefits,Inot fora restricted parking lot for certain departmental - workers. There being no further business ment. Councilman Allen seconded ATTEST: to come before the Council, Councilman Craven moved for adjourn - the motion. Motion carried. Time: 12:10 P.M. . � s ...� CITY CLERK, if P