07-28-14 Health and Public Safety

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HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY JULY 28, 2014 5:22 P.M. Committee Members Present: Derek Dieter, Henry Davis (AB), Dr. Fred Ferlic, Tim Scott Citizen Members: Mr. Henry Other Council Present: Valerie Schey, Dr. David Varner, Oliver Davis, Gavin Ferlic, Karen White Others Present: SBFD Chief Steve Cox, Michelle Adams, Mark Neal Agenda: Bill 40 -14 Suspending Enforcement of Chapter 4 Article 4 Section 4 -21 Bill 14 -73 Approving Interlocal PSAP (handout attached) Derek Dieter's Health & Public Safety Committee had two bills scheduled for consideration on its agenda. The first bill 40 -14 was Chapter 4, Article 4, Section 4 -21 of the Code for further study and review. The request presented by Michelle Adams, the City's Licensing Director. She indicated as she had in her cover letter filed with the bill, that the aforementioned part of the Code regulated "busking' or entertainment by individuals on City sidewalks, mostly downtown. Entertainers wishing to perform were required to get a license and abide by restrictions in the Code. Michelle said 11 licenses had been issued. Bill 40 -14 would suspend enforcement of the licensing requirement which described as a "pilot program" until further review was completed. A report would be forthcoming before the end of the year. After brief discussion, Tim Scott motioned the bill be sent to full Council with a favorable recommendation. Dr. Fred Ferlic seconded and all affirmed. The second bill 14 -73 would approve an interlocal agreement among the City of South Bend, the City of Mishawaka, and St. Joseph County. The agreement would approve consolidation of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) from the current four to two emergency dispatch centers, one new facility and a secondary backup center, that being the current South Bend facility. The goals and objectives of the PSAP consolidation are provided in an attached overview. After considerable discussion the committee forwarded the bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation after appropriate motions by Tim Scott and Dr. Ferlic approved by all. Derek Dieter Adjourned the meeting at 5:49 P.M.