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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-24-17 Council Minutes REPORT OF SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND: THE SUB-COMMITTEE HAS INSPECTED THE MINUTES OF THE April 24,2017 MEETING OF THE COUNCIL AND FOUND THEM TO BE CORRECT. THEREFORE, WE RECOMMEND THE S E BE APPROVED: TIM SCOTT /N/07- Poc r E-nr-- DAVID VARNER APPROVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL ON: May 8,2017 ATTEST: EMAH FOWLER, CITY CLERK REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2017 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana met in the Council Chambers of the County-City Building on Monday, April 24th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Council President Tim Scott and the Invocation was given by Reverend Mary L. Hubbard, Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church, and Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL COUNCIL MEMBERS: Regina Williams-Preston 2nd District Randy Kelly 3rd District Jo M. Broden 4th District Oliver J. Davis 6th District, Vice President John Voorde At-Large Gavin Ferlic (Late) At-Large, Chairperson Committee of the Whole Karen L. White At-Large ABSENT: Tim Scott 1St District, President Dr. David Varner 5th District OTHERS PRESENT: Kareemah Fowler City Clerk Jennifer Coffinan Chief Deputy Clerk Alkeyna Aldridge Deputy Clerk Graham Sparks Executive Assistant Clerk Aladean DeRose Interim Council Attorney REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Due to the absence of Council President Tim Scott and Councilmember Dr. David Varner, there was no quorum in the Sub-Committee on Minutes. The minutes of the April 10th, 2017 meeting of the Common Council, therefore, will not be accepted until the Common Council meeting on MU 8th, 2017. SPECIAL BUSINESS Councilmember Jo M. Broden provided for the Council and the public an update on Solid Waste Management in the City of South Bend. Councilmember Broden explained that the Solid Waste Management District Board is comprised of mayors, commissioners, and councilmembers from the throughout County, and Councilmember Broden serves as the representative of the South Bend City Council. At February's meeting, the District voted for the first fee increase in the program's seventeen (17) year history. The fees were set to go up to $40 annually, from$23.64. Instead of being part of the residents' water bill,this will appear on the County tax bill under the header, "Special Assessment." The $40 will be paid in two (2) installments: one (1) in the spring, the other in the fall. Residents outside the City of South Bend who were paying $32.40 annually will also have to pay $40 annually. Councilmember Broden stated, In terms of billing on the water bill, the vote happened in February. There was some attempt, obviously,to try to work this to a more equitable fee for all the services that the County serves—both the curbside and 1 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2017 household hazardous waste disposal. However,that was unsuccessful, so the bottom line is that the billing continued on the water bills for residents. By May, hopefully, we'll have worked out all the internal processes to take that off the water bill and to have a credit given to City residents for any of the payment that has occurred since January on their water bill. Councilmember Broden stated that it was her understanding that a press release would be given by the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend. The members of the Solid Waste Management District Board will be tasked with looking at the tipping fees that traditionally help finance the overall programs of the District. These fees can range from $500,000 to $700,000 per year. Councilmember Broden stated, We will be looking at those fees and also looking at assessing a household hazardous waste fee that would go across all residents. Councilmember Broden stated that this would hopefully decrease the $40 annual fee for residents. Councilmember Broden stated that, later in the summer or early in the fall, the site for the Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste will be moved from its current location in Mishawaka to a location closer to the residents of South Bend, at 828 Kerr Street. She explained that the administrative offices for the Solid Waste Management District have already moved to the 828 Kerr Street location. CO UNCILMEMBER GA VIN FERLIC ENTERED THE CHAMBERS AT 7:09 p.m. THE Q UOR UM IS NOW SET AT SEVEN(7). Councilmember Broden concluded, stating that the Board meets on a monthly basis and that the public are welcome to attend those meetings. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked for the date and location of these meetings. Councilmember Broden responded that the meetings are held on the seventh floor of the County- City Building and that she thinks they meet every first Tuesday of the month. Councilmember Davis asked Councilmember Broden to list the membership of the Board. Councilmember Broden responded that she is on the board, along with Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Mayor Dave Wood of Mishawaka, County Commissioner Andrew Kostielney, County Commissioner Dave Thomas, Mishawaka Councilmember Woody Emmons, County Commissioner Deborah Fleming, County Councilmember Rafael Morton, and that the Board is staffed by Randy Przybysz, Director of the District. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked who residents could reach if they had any problems. Councilmember Broden stated that she did not know the requisite phone numbers. Clerk Kareemah Fowler stated that the forms that the Auditor's Office is currently giving out has the County phone numbers on it, and includes the Board of Public Works, as well as Solid Waste for the City of South Bend. Councilmember Broden stated that by the end of tonight's meeting the Council would have the appropriate numbers to share with the public. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES Representing the City Administration: James Mueller, Chief of Staff RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:12 p.m. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven(7) ayes. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic, Chairperson,presiding. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. 2 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2017 PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 04-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1248 AND 1258 N. TWYCKENHAM DRIVE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Oliver Davis, Chair of the Zoning and Annexation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation, subject to written commitments. Angela Smith, Area Plan Commission, with offices on the l Itn Floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter of this bill. Ms. Smith stated that the petitioner is seeking to rezone the property located at the intersection of Twyckenham Drive and SR 23. The property encompasses three (3) parcels, with two (2) that are immediately abutting SR 23 and one (1)that has direct frontage onto Twyckenham Drive. To the north, across SR 23, are properties zoned U, University. Ms. Smith stated that they are currently vacant. To the east, south, and west are single-family homes zoned, SF-1, Single-Family and Two (2)-Family District. Ms. Smith presented to the Council public images depicting the two (2) single-family homes currently on the property, which have been proposed to be demolished and replaced by proposed. Ms. Smith presented another image with a view looking toward the commercial development at the point where Angela Boulevard becomes Edison Road(the full presentation is on file in the City Clerk's Office). Ms. Smith stated that the petitioner has just under an acre of property here and that they are seeking to put in nine (9) single-family townhomes. Ms. Smith explained, When you have more than two (2) dwellings attached to each other, it becomes a multi-family building. So, you'll see one (1) building that fronts on SR 23 that has three (3)units and then the other building along Twyckenham Drive has six(6)proposed units. Ms. Smith stated that the petitioners varied the front of the elevations to help provide some definition and some variation along the street frontage, with the southernmost two (2) units being set back a minimum of twenty (20) feet. She explained that this will help them blend in with the single- family residential to the south, which has a setback of at least twenty-five (25) feet. The petitioners are proposing three (3) land use written commitments that are attached with the report. She stated, One (1) is for the setback of those other two (2) units; the second is for potential future cross-access easement. If and when that property to the east ever developed, it does not require them to put it in—it just gives the property owner to the east the option to divide that access, if they so choose; the third deals with not locating any buildings behind the ones that you see here in the site plan. This comes to you from the Area Plan Commission with a favorable recommendation subject to those written commitments. Rezoning the property to MF-1, Urban Corridor and Multi-Family District to allow for the development of single-family townhomes will provide a buffer in transition from the University-related uses to the north to the single- family homes to the south. The strong urban design principles of the northeast neighborhood zoning overlay ensures that development is appropriately integrated into the whole character of the neighborhood. Mike Danch Hamer& Associates 1643 Commerce Drive South Bend IN served as the petitioner of this bill. Mr. Danch stated that his party is seeking to rezone the property to MF-1 to allow for the construction of nine (9) single-family attached townhomes. He stated that there is only one (1) access point for the site at the south end of the property, on Twyckenham Drive. He stated, All the buildings are going to be set back. We do have three (3) along South Bend Avenue. These are going to end up being on individual lots. There are six (6) along Twyckenham Drive. What we also asked for was a variance to adjust those setbacks to basically try to meld into the existing neighborhood. There is a house to the south that is back almost forty-five (45) feet. One (1) of the written commitments that we will end up with is to basically adjust those buildings from ten(10) feet back to twenty-five (25) feet back. That will be along the three (3) 3 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2017 buildings that are along South Bend Avenue, and also along Twyckenham Drive. We kept buildings away from the east portion. One (1) of the commitments that we have is that the very east side of our property will be used as open space, as reflected on this particular site plan. Even though it's not required by the ordinance, we will have nine (9) visitor parking spaces. Mr. Danch explained that his party has worked with residents at the Wooded Estates nearby, and that the petitioners intend to keep as many of the trees on the site as possible. The east boundary will �I be fenced to help separate the property from the single-family residents on that side. There will be additional landscaping that will go around each building. The architecture of the proposed project will blend not only into that of the neighborhood overlay but that of the Wooded Estates. Mr. Danch stated that an additional set of written commitments are listed in the substitute bill which the Council has received. The first three (3) commitments are enforceable by the governmental body in charge of zoning as well as the neighborhood associations, while the last three (3) are only enforceable by the neighborhood and homeowners' associations. He stated that a project of this sort would most likely be an investment of$4,500,000 to $6,000,000. Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to accept Substitute Bill No. 04-17. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. Councilmember Oliver Davis asked Mr. Danch to go into further detail regarding the written commitments and to also address worries about the project, such as that it is out-of-character for the neighborhood. Mr. Danch explained that the first set of written commitments are concerned specifically with how far the units will be set back on the property. The remaining commitments are concerned with determining who can be in the building. He explained that either the owner can occupy a unit or someone could own the place and have a student, son, daughter, or grandchild living there—there just cannot be more than two (2) unrelated persons in those buildings, reflecting the zoning code for the City of South Bend. Councilmember Davis asked, And the street issue? Mr. Danch responded that the street issue is that there is a homeowner that would have preferred to have an access point off SR 23 at the northeast corner of this project. He stated that the Indiana Department of Highways would not approve a driveway so close to a signalized intersection, and that a driveway placed at that point of the property would adversely affect an existing single-family home that is set very close to the project's property line. Addressing the heights of the proposed buildings, Mr. Danch stated that they adhered to the guidelines of the MF-1 District and did not ask for any variances. The buildings peak at three (3) stories, and the ordinance asks that for buildings of that height the setback be larger. He stated that there would only be balconies on the second floor of the buildings, not the third floor. Along with landscaping and fencing, the petitioners will be adding tall trees with larger canopies to buffer any direct view of where the balconies are to the single-family homes to the east. Councilmember Davis asked about City regulations regarding noise. Mr. Danch responded that these townhomes would be subject to the same noise ordinance as everyone else. Councilmember Davis asked Mr. Danch to discuss the nearby property that may be converted into a multi-use property. Mr. Danch responded he was doubtful that the property would be rezoned to MF-1 as that would run counter to the SF-1 properties in the area. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Those from the public wishing to speak in favor of this bill: Stephen Hayes, 1219 White Oak Drive, South Bend, IN, stated that the neighborhood currently has a neutral attitude toward the proposed project, as it shifts away from the single-family trend of the neighborhood. Mr. Hayes stated that they were "less unhappy" with the project now than when it was first proposed, since the petitioners have worked with the neighborhood to address 4 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2017 certain issues. There were several issues the neighborhood had, but a major one (1) was that they did not want to increase student housing in the area. He stated that the restrictions that determine who can reside in the units are a good compromise. Those from the public wishing to speak in opposition to this bill: Mike Siefring, 1311 White Oak Drive, South Bend, IN, stated that the developers have not communicated with him regarding his concerns. Mr. Siefring stated that there also is a lack of awareness of this project in the community. He also questioned the need for the development, asking how many people would need to be displaced to accommodate this development. He explained that the proposed project is so close to one single-family property that it would cloak it in shadow almost all day long. He argued that a fifteen (15) foot setback,though legal, is not courteous to the homeowners of that single-family home. Mr. Siefring stated that he does not see how the Council will be able to turn down similar developments in the future if they pass this bill. He urged the Council to consider the ramifications of allowing the proposed development to go forward. Mr. Danch returned to the podium for a rebuttal. He stated that the setbacks currently proposed for the project would keep the proposed buildings from disturbing the character of the neighborhood. He added that any future projects would have to be approved by bodies like the Area Plan Commission, and that there is adamant opposition to development farther to the east, as that is one of the main points of access to the Wooded Estates. He stated that because those properties are small in that area, any development in the area would have to come before the full Council. Councilmember Davis opened the floor to the petitioner to share her thoughts with the Council and public. Ashley Penn, Cantinas Properties LLC, 5095 Hunter Valley Lane, Westlake Village, CA, stated that she is the owner, developer, and petitioner of this project. Ms. Penn challenged the notion put forth by Mr. Siefring that her party has not engaged enough with the community, citing the fact that at the last meeting some fifteen(15) or so residents were present, as well as the fact that an e-mail chain for neighborhood residents had been formed, and information packets were delivered to residents' mailboxes, and print and news media have covered the development. She stated, I believe that we have done all that we can to reach out to neighbors. I agree with Mike's point that perhaps the notification for meetings should extend beyond the three-hundred (300) feet I don't think that would be a bad thing. In this instance, I believe we've done a lot to try to make this work for all of the neighborhood residents,the greater community, and even the immediately adjacent residents. We plan to continue to do so, going forward. Councilmember Davis stated the developer has taken concerns into account and made several compromises, and that he appreciated that. Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to send Substitute Bill No. 04-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation, subject to written commitments. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. 13-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF COTTER AND KENDALL STREETS, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Oliver Davis, Chair of the Zoning and Annexation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Karen White made a motion to accept Substitute Bill No. 13-17. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven(7) ayes. 5 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2017 David Stanton, Area Plan Commission, with offices on the 1 lth Floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter of this bill. Mr. Stanton stated that the petitioner is requesting a zone change from PUD, Planned Unit Development District, to LI, Light Industrial District. Onsite is a vacant lot. To the north and east are properties zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development District. To the south is a vacant lot zoned LI, Light Industrial District. To the west is Martin's corporate headquarters, zoned GI, General Industrial District. Mr. Stanton presented to the Council public images of the site from various points of view. Mr. Stanton stated that this site occupies 2.83 acres and is currently vacant. The preliminary site plan does not show any development but will need to meet all development standards for the LI, Light Industrial District. In 2010, this area was rezoned from General Industrial to PUD, Planned Unit Development, for the Ignition Park PUD. The PUD was updated in 2013. The site will be served p g p by municipal water and sewer. The petitioner is proposing written commitments which limit the allowed uses: they limit the building height to ninety (90) feet, add additional restrictions for parking and loading, landscaping, mechanical equipment, fences, signs, and lighting. These commitments are consistent with the PUD Ignition Park Plan. The staff recommends that the rezoning petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Rezoning the site to LI, Light Industrial, will allow for the expansion of an existing business in a manner that is consistent with the intent and design established for Ignition Park. Michael Divita, Department of Community Investment, with offices on the 14th Floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the petitioner of this bill. Mr. Divita stated that the Redevelopment Commission recently sold the property to Martin's to give it the flexibility to expand their headquarters and distribution center, which is immediately to the west. Mr. Divita stated that the written commitments will help to ensure compatibility between this site and the rest of the development within the Ignition Park PUD. Councilmember Davis opened the floor to the petitioner to share his thoughts with the Council and public. Greg Freehauf, Vice President of Finance, CFO, of Martin's Super Markets, 760 Cottage Street, South Bend, IN, stated that Martin's has been at that location for over thirty (30) years. Mr. Freehauf stated, We are just looking forward to having the ability to use this space to remain in this area and to expand in the future. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill,proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. None from the public wished to speak in favor of or opposition to this bill. Councilmember Davis offered words of thanks to Martin's for their contribution to South Bend and expressed excitement for their future development. Councilmember Randy Kelly made a motion to send Substitute Bill No. 13-17 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven(7) ayes. 14-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2605 AND 2623 WESTERN AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to withdraw Bill No. 14-17. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven(7) ayes. RISE AND REPORT 6 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2017 Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to rise and report to full Council. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven(7) ayes. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County-City building at 7:57 p.m. Council Vice President Oliver Davis presided with seven (7) members present. BILLS —THIRD READING BILL NO. 04-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1248 AND 1258 N. TWYCKENHAM DRIVE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to pass Substitute Bill No. 04-17. Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of seven(7) ayes. 13-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF COTTER AND KENDALL STREETS, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to pass Substitute Bill No. 13-17. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) ayes. 14-17 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2605 AND 2623 WESTERN AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to approve the withdrawal of Bill No. 14-17. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) ayes. RESOLUTIONS BILLS FIRST READING BILL NO. 21-17 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: FIRST EAST/WEST ALLEY NORTH OF WESTERN AND SOUTH OF WAYNE RUNNING APPROXIMATELY 118' 7 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2017 FROM THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SOUTH TAYLOR STREET Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to send Bill No. 21-17 to the Board of Public Works for the meeting on Aril 25th, 2017, and the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee for Second and Third Reading on May 8th, 2017. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. 23-17 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: FIRST NORTHWEST ALLEY RUNNING NORTH APPROXIMATELY 170' AND 14' WIDE FROM INDIANA AVENUE, WEST OF HIGH STREET Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to send Bill No. 23-17 to the Board of Public Works for the meeting on April 25th, 2017, and the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee for Second and Third Reading on May 8th 2017. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven (7) ayes. 24-17 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND, CORRECT, AND REPLACE ORDINANCE NO. 10497-17 TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: EAST/WEST ALLEY FROM EAST RIGHT-OF- WAY OF LAUREL STREET, A DISTANCE OF 144 FEEET AND WIDTH OF 49.5 FEET,NORTH OF THOMAS STREET AND SOUTH OF WASHINGTON STREET Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to send Bill No. 24-17 to the Board of Public Works for the meeting on April 25th, 2017, and the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee for Second and Third Reading on May 8th, 2017. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven(7) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS BILL NO. 17-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE AREA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3575 PORTAGE ROAD, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46628 Councilmember Gavin Ferlic made a motion to withdraw Bill No. 17-19. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of seven(7) ayes. NEW BUSINESS 8 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2017 James Mueller, Mayor's Office Chief of Staff, with offices on the 14th Floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, stated that he is transitioning from his current position to one in the Department of Community Investment. Mr. Mueller announced that Mayor's Night Out would take place on the evening of April 25th, 2017 at Ivy Tech College at 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Jo Broden announced that the Solid Waste Management District Board meetings occur on the second Monday of the month at 10 a.m. on the 7th Floor of the County-City Building, in the County Commissioner's conference room. Councilmember Broden provided the phone numbers for the Solid Waste Management District Board and the South Bend Department of Public Works. She stated that 311 should be up-to-date on information regarding fee increases and bill credits, as well. Councilmember Karen White announced that Councilmembers and citizens will receive information regarding the upcoming budget meetings, which will be off-site. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Jim Bognar, 807 West Washington Street, South Bend, IN, urged the Council and public to support Give Local St. Joseph County, and local nonprofit organizations. Jason Banicki-Critchlow, 3822 West Ford Street, South Bend, IN, stated that the City needs to stop relying on TIF Districts as that takes money away from schools. Mr. Banicki-Critchlow advocates for a rollback of TIF's and a reallocation of those monies to schools and parks. He stated that the City can't let its violent crime levels rise while surrounding communities see theirs fall. He stated that the City needs to be more progressive in its attempts to close the wage gap. Samuel Brown, 222 East Navarre Street, South Bend, IN, stated that for TRANSPO Bus Week he was trying to gain access to information regarding a bus driver. Mr. Brown stated that Councilmember Davis is a part of the TRANSPO board, and that he has been waiting for a response back on the matter. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Vice President Oliver Davis adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. 9