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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-12-16 Zoning and AnnexationOFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK KAREEMAH FOWLER, CITY CLERK ZONING & ANNEXATION Committee Members Present: Other Council Present: Others Present: Agenda: DECEMBER 12.2016 3:50 P.M. Oliver Davis, John Voorde, Gavin Ferlic, Jo M. Broden Randy Kelly, Tim Scott, Regina Williams- Preston, Karen White, Dr. David Varner Kareemah Fowler, Michael Passavoir, Aladean De Rose, Adriana Rodriguez Bill No. 16 -90 — Requesting annual progress reports on each neighborhood and development plan Substitute Bill No. 41 -16 — Commerce Center PUD Rezoning petition at 401 E. Colfax Committee Chair Oliver Davis called the meeting to order with two (2) items on the agenda. Bill No. 16 -90 — Requesting annual progress reports on each neighborhood and development plan Committee Chair Oliver Davis served as the petitioner and presenter for this bill. He stated that he is not going to move forward with this at this time and will ask the Committee to continue the bill until January 9th, 2017. Councilmember Regina Williams- Preston stated that she wants to make sure the Westside Main Streets Plan is listed in the bill. Committee Chair Davis stated that he will make sure it is included. He stated, The hope is to pass this in the beginning of January and move forward and establish this for the 2017 year. We have a lot of development going on in the City and we want to make sure we are monitoring how it affects what the City has pledged to do in our various plans. Brian Pawlowski, Interim Executive Director, Community Investment, with offices on the 14th Floor of the County -City Building, stated, Perhaps it is possible to just keep the list open because 455 County -City Building • 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard • South Bend, Indiana 46601 Phone 574 - 235 -9221 • Fax 574- 235 -9173 • TDD 574- 235 -5567 • www.SouthBendIN.gov JENNIFER M. COFFMAN ALKEYNA M. ALDRIDGE JOSEPH R. MOLNAR CHIEF DEPUTY/ CHIEF OF STAFF DEPUTY/ DIRECTOR OF POLICY ORDINANCE VIOLATION CLERK there will be new plans as we go on and develop. He stated that he will send Committee Chair Davis an email detailing the suggestion. Committeemember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to continue Bill No. 16 -90 until January 9, 2017. Committeemember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of four (4) ayes. Substitute Bill No. 41 -16 — Commerce Center PUD Rezoning petition at 401 E. Colfax Committee Chair Oliver Davis stated that this bill was continued in the Council portion only, and therefore would have no public hearing. He stated, We are just going to clarify some things right now and then have the larger discussion during the Council meeting. Councilmembers will be able to ask the petitioners and members of the Administration questions. We will not be doing that at this time. We have all received a letter from Mr. Mathews detailing his plans. We need to have the Administration clarify their recommendation before we ask questions because there is some confusion on which plan they prefer. Committee Chair Davis stated that he would also like a response from the Administration about the letter from Councilmembers from a few weeks ago as well. He stated, Hopefully that can all be received tonight. Councilmember Jo M. Broden asked if the only people who can speak tonight are individuals who have already spoken in previous meetings regarding this bill. Interim Council Attorney Aladean De Rose stated that there may be debate and that Councilmembers can ask questions. She stated that she interprets that to mean that anyone can answer a question and it is not limited to only those who have spoken before. Councilmember Scott stated, It is important to remember we do not have to rush tonight's proceedings. If anyone has a question or point of order please make it known. He stated that if there is any amendment or substitution to the bill, Council can vote on it as a substitution and then get the legal language into the record after the vote is made. Interim Council Attorney De Rose stated that it is important to remember that if someone is answering a question, that means they are simply answering a question not giving a speech. They need to answer questions specifically. Committeemember Gavin Ferlic stated that he wants to make sure people ask questions for technical questions and not simply just to call up twenty (20) people from the public and ask if they agree or not with the proposal. They should be experts in the field, petitioners, or members of the Administration. Committee Chair Davis stated that he agrees with that because the Council already knows what a lot of people think after all these meetings and e- mails. Committeemember Ferlic stated, There won't be a limit on how many questions can be asked but we may cap it at five (5) questions per Councilmember first, so that everyone has an opportunity to ask their pertinent questions and then we can circle back to any Councilmembers who still 2 have additional questions. That will not be the time to make personal statements but only to ask questions. We will finally then circle back at the end for statements of opinion from the Council. Councilmember Scott stated, Just to clarify, the Code states in that portion that it is two (2) questions per Councilmember, then we can move through and circle back which gives everybody equal time. Committeemember Ferlic stated, That is fine, we will do two (2) questions and then after all the Councilmembers are done any additional questions can be asked. Committee Chair Davis stated, We will need the recommendation from the Mayor and from the consultants today. Councilmember White asked, Who will be presenting the consultants findings? Committee Chair Davis stated that he does not know but that it would probably be someone from the Administration or the consulting firm. With no further business before the Committee, Committee Chair Oliver Davis adjourned the meeting at 4:08 p.m. ec"lly Submitted, v ommittee Chair 3