Amending Chapter 14 Addressing the Community Campus Advisory Coalition (CCAC)

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BILL NO. J l—(3_ ORDINANCE NO. � AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 9, OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING THE COMMUNITY CAMPUS ADVISORY COALITION (CCAC) STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The South Bend Common Council notes that on September 24, 2007, Ordinance No. 9785 -07 passed Ordinance No. 9785 -07 which created a new Article in Chapter 14 of the South Bend Municipal Code entitled "Regulations Addressing Special Events in Residentially Zoned Areas ". The 2007 15 -page ordinance was the result of many meetings hosted by the Council's Community Relations Committee which focused on several pro- active measures to help protect the residents in residential neighborhoods and to help protect visitors who come to the City's residential neighborhoods. It also included the review of many publications from the U.S. Department of Education and other key publications addressing "unruly parties ", "house parties" "off- campus parties where alcohol is present ", and other residential topics. One of the components of that ordinance also included the formal establishments of a "town and gown" group which would regularly meet in order to collaborate, share information related to improving relations. in residential neighborhoods, as well as to keep the Common Council updated and make advisory recommendations to the Council Members. It was noted that: "By having a Community Campus Advisory Coalition meet on a regular basis throughout the calendar year, we will gain insights, build strong partnerships and have the opportunity to work together to see that the best local legislation is in place which fits the needs of South Bend residents, South Bend neighborhoods, and embraces our university and college neighbors ". The Common Council notes that "in the interest of collaboration and information sharing ", the CCAC is to provide updates to the Common Council's Community Relations Committee and the Council's Residential Neighborhoods Committee on or before the V Monday of October, on or before the 1" Monday of November, on or before March 1 S` and on or before June 1 S` The Council further notes that the Community Campus Advisory Coalition is authorized, pursuant to South Bend Municipal Code § 14 -60, to bring advisory recommendations to the Common Council which are believed to be "...in the best interests of carrying out the public health and safety intent and purposes" of South Bend Municipal Code § 14 -50, which provides that reasonable regulations are needed to: Protect the quality of life in residential neighborhood by controlling large parties or gatherings