05-26-15 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 26, 2015 Councilmember Oliver Davis — Regarding the Harrison School project, I would like to have a meeting to present to the community. As it will be helpful for them to be aware of all the work going on. Eric responded I will be happy to have a public meeting as that school is extremely involved in the process. Councilmember Dr. Varner — You were kind to mention the updates on other streets. Any updates on Ewing Avenue? Eric responded the four blocks of Ewing, will be a part of the bid process going out in July. Councilmember Dr. Ferlic — What percentage will be done by the city versus outsourced? Eric responded I don't have that percentage off hand, but significantly more will be outsourced. The city does about one (1) mile a year where we have five (5) mile projects. It will be close to 10% of city work and the rest outsourced. Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr. — One thing that I am in fear of is two - percent of the city does not have sidewalks or sewer systems. The question is how we get to a level where the two - percent is taken care of Eric responded we obviously have existing deteriorated sidewalks prior to getting in new sidewalks but we are filling in as we go as well. Councilmember Davis responded I would like that 2% to be a part of the conversation and a part of the budget as well. Council President Scott — I would like to reiterate the same thing, where there isn't any sidewalks. We need to map a priority for our sidewalks and the time span on when that will be occurring. We will be asking for this from Council and following up with your administration. Councilmember Henry Davis, Jr. — For reference for Councilmember Oliver Davis the Taste of Chicago will be happening July 8th- July 12t' in Grant Park. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:29 p.m. Council President Scott requested a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. So moved by Councilmember Mr. Gavin Ferlic. Councilmember Dr. Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. Councilmember White, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember White, explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2 -11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Councilmember White stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. PUBLIC HEARINGS 18 -15 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS WITHIN CHAPTER 20 ARTICLE 13 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING AND ESTABLISHING CITY WIDE REGULATIONS BANNING THE USE OF ALL HANDHELD ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES WHILE DRIVING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE 19, SECTION 2 -213 ADDRESSING SCHEDULE OF ORDINANCE AND CODE VIOLATIONS Councilmember White requested a motion to continue bill 18 -15 to June 22 °d. So moved by Councilmember Mr. Ferlic. Councilmember Dr. Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. 22 -15 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND AMENDING CHAPTER 19 ARTICLE 2 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY ADDRESSING ABATEMENT REGULATIONS ADDRESSING TALL GRASS, WEEDS, NOXIOUS WEEDS, AND RANK OR OVERGROWN 3