06-23-14 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 23,201 support from Workone & Ivy Tech along with companies in our community. In the second of the year we look forward to additional investments and job creations thank you for your support. Councilman Henry Davis- I would like to qualify the amount of money the city has invested in private and public partnerships to suggest a great deal for us? I also want to know the turnover rate for the city employee base? Lastly, I heard about the street paving, but wasn't sure on the progress as there are a lot of streets in District 2 that are in dire need of some paving, is there a schedule for street names in the near future? Deputy Mayor responded he will send an update on the street schedule. In regards to the state turnover rate, stays relatively low around 6 %, but we can provide you with additional details on that as well as the combination on investments and city participation. Councilman Davis, Can you make it relevant to the whole Council? Deputy Mayor, yes I will. Councilman Varner— Can I get the number of paid interns, and number of your consultants that we have contracts with, from beginning of last year? Deputy Mayor responded we have had a number of additional interns that are being paid for by the Lilly Grant. Councilman can you provide a summary of interns from the beginning of the year? Deputy Mayor we sure can. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:10 p.m. Councilmember made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Schey, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember Schey, requested to remain on her feet and for the gavel from President Oliver Davis. Permission was granted. Councilmember Schey, 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 Schey stated that a brochure may be found on the railing in the Council Chambers explaining those procedures. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 27 -14 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1022 20TH STREET, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Dr. David Varner made a motion to accept the Substitute version of this bill as on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Councilmember Scott seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Chairperson of the Annexation and Zoning reported that this committee met this afternoon and send substitute bill 27 -14 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Presenter Angela Smith with offices on the I I" floor of this building. The petitioner is seeking to resolve FF2 single family and two family district to a MS to allow for a parking lot adjacent to the apartments on 20' street. They acquired the adjacent property and vacated the alley which will allow them to join them together. The rezoning is to allow continuation of the project. This comes from the Area Plain Commission with a favorable recommendation. Petitioner Douglas Merit — National Apartments — Thank you for the opportunity to working with the city of South Bend. The overall development will enhance the quality of life around the IUSB campus, make way for additional parking, and improvements to the street for additional greenspace and landscaping. Thank you everyone for your efforts A public hearing was held at this time. There being no one present wishing to speak either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Davis made a motion to send the Substitute version of Bill 27 -14 to the full