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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)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 DATE: 04-11-2022 MEETING OF THE COUNCIL AND FOUND THEM TO BE CORRECT. THEREFORE, WE RECOMMEND THE SAME BE APPROVED: -"o'4LI — — TROY WARNER APPROVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL ON: 06-13-2022 ATTEST: iag�r� . DAWN M. JONES, CITV CLERK REGULAR MEETING April 11, 2022 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in person and via Microsoft Teams app on Monday, April 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Council President Sharon L. McBride called the meeting to order. Pastor Gilbert Washington of St. Paul Bethel Missionary Baptist Church gave the invocation. City Clerk Dawn M. Jones announced: good evening, members of the public. For audio quality, we will be muting everyone not speaking by default to maintain good audio quality for the Council and yourselves. If you would like to speak during the meeting on a specific agenda item, please submit your request in the chat - directions to do so are in the chat. We ask that you provide your [FULL NAME] and [ADDRESS], as those are required for all speakers at in-person Council meetings. Full audio dialogue of the update is available upon request from the City Clerk's Office. Please note the attached link for the meeting: https://tinyurl.com/041122CC ROLL CALL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Canneth Lee Henry Davis Jr. Sharon L. McBride Troy Warner Eli Wax Sheila Niezgodski Karen L. White Lori K. Hamann Rachel Tomas Morgan COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Dawn M. Jones Bianca L. Tirado Kenneth Hardy Victoria Trujillo Bob Palmer SUBCOMMITTEE MINUTES None SPECIAL BUSINESS 222218 I` District, Committee of the Whole 2nd District 3rd District, President 4' District 5`h District 6'h District, Vice -President At -Large At -Large At -Large City Clerk Chief Deputy Clerk Deputy Director of Policy Director of Special Projects Council Attorney A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RECOGNIZING APRIL 2022 AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH President Sharon McBride stated Resolution No. 222218 is sponsored by Councilmember Hamann and Councilmember Davis. Councilmember Lori Hamann responds with April Awareness is a community wide collaboration with explicit recognition with ACES. This will require governmental support. Hamann reported child trauma is prevalent in most adults. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. restates the resolution purpose around childhood abuse prevention. Davis proclaims resolution to the public and council effective date of passage. REGULAR MEETING April 11, 2022 President McBride asks for comments regarding Resolution No, 222218. Councilmember Karen White honors council for the Childhood Abuse Prevention Resolution. Councilmember Canneth Lee concurs with the resolution. Lee states due to its prevalence, awareness is needed for change in the community. Councilmember Eli Wax supports Child Abuse Resolution and thanks the council for addressing this prominent issue. Councilmember Troy Warner thanks the sponsors and service organizations due to the crucial impact on the community. Invites the council to raise money for the Youth Service Bureau through city activities (YSB Over the Edge in October). Councilmember Lori Hamann states a Roof -Sit for Childhood Abuse Prevention is scheduled for June and Casey Center also has the Chair Auction to support. Hamman states that these organizations need support and financial assistance. Councilmember Davis states a former child abuse case with young child Tremell Sturgis. Davis continues that help was not in a timely fashion and it has affected him. President McBride thanks Davis for the recollection of the Tremell Sturgis incident. President McBride requests for any comments from anyone from the public. Christina McGovern, 53132 Brackton Front Dr. as well as with the Youth Service Bureau and St. Joseph County Childhood Abuse Prevention Program. McGovern thanks the sponsors for the resolution and states her wish for continuing to shine light on child abuse and support families so no child suffers abuse. Clerk Dawn Jones states no one from the virtual public wishing to speak. President McBride requests an acclamation from the council for a motion for Resolution No. 22- 18. Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski Motions. Councilmember Wax Seconds. President McBride responds with motion carries. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES UPDATE: AMNESTY AND HOUSING — JORDAN GATHERS, DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF Jordan Gathers, Deputy Chief of Staff with offices on the 14`h floor. Gathers presents an update on homelessness. CE (coordinated entry) List ensures that people will receive assistance on a timely manner and aids the most vulnerable population. St. Joseph County number of homeless looked as if it was decreasing but do to State errors compounded with pandemic caused for an actual increase. The Mayor's Implementation Group convened from August to December 2020. There were various city leaders and members to implement strategies for homelessness. Department looked to break up group into subcommittees (Health and Sanitation, Weather Amnesty, and Permanent Supportive Housing). The department subcommittees look to address the homelessness in the city partnering with Transpo and shelter accommodations. The department created a homeless coordinator position for the city to address needs through facilitation and efforts. CDBG/ESG CV Funding includes Motels4Now, Emergency Shelters, Weather Amnesty, and Off- site Meals but not re -imbursement of COVID-19 costs. County ARP supported projects include exploration of a low -barrier shelter, behavior crisis center, youth services bureau and the Center for the Homeless. The city is looking to see permanent supportive housing, continuation of Motes4Now partnership, continued exploration of a low -barrier shelter with county, finalize 7 REGULAR MEETING April 11, 2022 community education campaign, develop a multi-year services plan with city facilitators and reconvene implementation group to assist city facilitators. President Sharon McBride requests council for additional questions. Councilmember Karen White states the presentation was helpful in showing how to serve the most vulnerable in our community. Vice President Sheila Niezgodski asks what the primary use of the Epworth facility is. Jordan Gathers responds the center will be used for emergencies to utilize the facility. Councilmember Canneth Lee requests for more information on the low barrier center in Portage Manor. Jordan Gathers responds that no site has been determined with conversations around Portage Manor. Councilmember Eli Wax states the information is valuable. Wax asks how confident the decreasing PTI numbers over the years versus less attractive tracking are. Jordan Gathers replies there are errors in the State report. There are unaccounted homeless and will fluctuate historically. Councilmember Wax states anecdotally will there be a reduction in the homeless population. Jordan Gather states the 2020 number is the most accurate however the number will decrease based on the initiatives that have been created. Councilmember Wax asks what the city is doing to address homelessness outside of assisting. Jordan Gather responds that the city does not provide direct services but will continue to provide a social network for the most vulnerable population. Gathers states that the department has followed the recommendation of the Mayor's Implementation Group and will continue to address the needs of homelessness. Councilmember Lori Hamann responds there has been three (3) studies to approach homelessness in South Bend; these studies show the need for a full-time homelessness coordinator position. Hamann asks why there is hesitation to fill the full-time position based on the recommendations under the leadership of the city. Jordan Gathers replies contracted positions are a "great start" to coordinate efforts; conversations with the county over homelessness will be had to urge placement of the full-time homelessness coordinator position. There is currently a countywide coordinator match in the budget. Councilmember Hamann responds with support for the Amnesty program, however not having a 12 -month Amnesty program is not addressing concerns of this community and requests for the city to discuss this option. Hamman requests for the report from Anne Mannix. Jordan Gathers replies that the file is being reviewed and the Mayor's Implementation Group is reconvening. Presentation is forthcoming. The department is committed to transparency and will share the report to the council. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. inquires on how the prevention plan for homelessness will have success due to the unidentified number of homeless citizens. Davis notes that a prevention plan was drafted several years ago through a resolution, but no action has occurred. Davis states the plan does not have an exact goal or date. He states the re-election will focus on the discrepancy REGULAR MEETING April 11, 2022 in this plan. The goal should be to solve homelessness, not to win. Davis states the conversation around homelessness continues but the plan seems suspect. President McBride responds that she is on the homelessness task force and supports the report and the low barrier crisis center. McBride supports the efforts in moving forward with efforts supporting homelessness. Any further questions are to be directed to President Sharon McBride and/or Jordan Gathers. UPDATE: COMMUTERS TRUST TEAM — DENISE RIEDEL, DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY Denise Riedel, Chief Innovation Officer for the City of South Bend, offices located on the 121h floor states the program originated in 2018 over barriers to employment. Riedel stated the Bloomberg Philanthropies created the Mayor's Challenge; to solve a systematic problem that would have transferable solutions to other cities. Innovation was brought on by addressing challenges in transportation across the city. Lynn Wetzel, Executive Director of Commuters Trust, 1165 Franklin St from the Technology Resource Center. Wetzel reports that transportation and accessible childcare are an obstacle in employment and the city has participated in the Bloomberg Mayor's Challenge and won a one - million -dollar ($1,000,000.00) grant being one of the nine innovative winning ideas. Wetzel states the solution from the innovation idea was to test transportation as a benefit package totaling over ten thousand (10,000) rides, over six thousand (6,000) free bus rides, and over four thousand (4,000) free or discounted Lyft and Uber rides for the community. Commuters Trust hopes to continue to provide fully subsidized rides through the CNPP program, providing a gas card program for assistance with car repairs, as well as gas in addition to car loans through On the Road Lending. The goal of the employer sponsored program is to make it easy, increase productivity, and decrease absences and stress. The Workforce Development Program's goal is to boost new hires and trainee numbers for partnered workforce development agencies. The goal for the Community Nonprofit Partner program is to increase self-sufficiency. Community Agencies are helping families settle in the community. Wetzel reports that Commuters Trust partnered with Notre Dame to study program impacts on absenteeism, childcare, transportation, and quality of life. The transportation Security Index promotes self -reporting questions every thirty (30) days. Councilmember Lori Hamann inquires on the connection between the bus passes provided in the homeless program and the rides provided by the program. Denise Riedel responds that she thinks this is a separate program but will confirm. Councilmember Hamann inquires about the study and if the results are being provided to Maycog and Transpo. Denise Riedel confines that both entities are on the Commuters Trust board. Councilmember Canneth Lee supports the impact on the lives that have benefited from the program. Lee asks if there are plans for expansion of the program. Denise Riedel responds that Commuters Trust is transferring from a pilot philanthropic phase to an operational phase engaging with partners. Councilmember Lee supports the program's benefits for the residents in the community. President Sharon McBride supports the program and the path to sustainability. Councilmember Troy Warner inquires of the overall benefit of the program and if it can expand to all employers. Lynn Wetzel states the cost is split between Commuters Trust and the employer as well as the resident paying a copay for the rides. Employers were offered an eight (8) week no cost trial to evaluate the program as well as Commuters Trust offering webinars. Wetzel urges residents to reach out for program assistance. Most employers that participate in the program have converted to partners of Commuters Trust. 4 REGULAR MEETING Councilmember Warner supports the program. April 11, 2022 Vice President Sheila Niezgodski supports the benefit package program and inquires about the timeframe that will produce results (in a year or so). Denise Riedel responds to the timeframe being accurate. Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan supports the update of the presentation to the Council. Tomas Morgan inquires about South Bend being a medium sized city and being one of the few that participates in this program. Denise Riedel responds that South Bend is the only city doing this type of program. The board is committed to being open about the lessons learned as well as communication with other cities of the same size that have similar assets and challenges. Council Tomas Morgan supports the efforts of communication in the program. Tomas Morgan inquires about if Commuters Trust have identified with employers of any ongoing obstacles that they have to increase access within their clientele. Denise Riedel responds that when working with a transient population there are cases that residents may change their number. The program offers digital benefits however residents can struggle with technology. However, the program does offer a thirty-one (3 1) day bus pass that is easier to use along with fully subsidized Uber rides that operate on Sundays. Community partners collaborate with the residents to help sign up for the program as well as providing an SMS system that answers any questions or help the participants in need. Councilmember Karen White mentions the sustainability of the program. Councilmember White inquires while providing transportation, childcare has become an issue as well and asks and if there are conversations with childcare providers. Denise Riedel responds that conversations have existed but were not able to convert those providers into full-time programs; a few have enrolled in the no cost trial. Uber and Lyft have added stops to the ride to work to get children to childcare. President McBride entertains a motion to entertain to resolve to the Committee of the Whole. Councilmembers (inaudible) motions and seconds. President McBride motions carried with no opposition. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 11-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1033 OAK STREET, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Canneth Lee requests committee report. Councilmember Lori Hamann responds Bill No. 111122 came before the Zoning and Annexation Committee and comes to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Lee requests for the petitioner. REGULAR MEETING April 11. 2022 Joseph Molnar, Department of Community Investment, offices located on the 14m floor of the County City Building. Molnar states the bill is a special exception for property located at 1033 Oak St in Lincoln Park Neighborhood and requesting to allow for a duplex in a U-1 urban neighborhood one zoned parcel. Property was illegally converted into a duplex which owner discovered. Councilmember Lee requests Council questions and public wishing to speak in favor or opposition of Bill No. 11-22. Clerk Dawn Jones responds no one is wishing to speak in favor or opposition to Bill No. 111122. Councilmember Lee entertains a motion to send Bill No. 11-22 to full council. President Sharon McBride motions. Council Hamann Seconds. Clerk Jones responds nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Lee responds Bill No. 111122 will be sent to the full council with a favorable recommendation. 14-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE AT CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 9, SECTION 2-129 TO CHANGE THE RESIDENCY RESTRICTION OF COMMISSION MEMBERS Councilmember Canneth Lee request committee report. Councilmember Karen White responds Bill No. 14-22 was sent to the Committee of the Wholc with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Lee requests for petitioner. Yolanda Young -Smith, Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission, 319 N. Niles Ave, South Bend, IN 46617. Aladean De Rose, City Attorney, offices located on the 12`h floor of the County City Building. De Rose states that the ordinance requires all members of the Commission to be residents of the City of South Bend. Restrictions have proven difficult due to residents who may be interested in serving that live outside city limits. The Human Rights Ordinance that has been adopted by the county and the city is enabled to enforce the ordinance outside the city limits. The Commission enforces cases outside city limits and suggests representation from residents who live outside the city limits. The ordinance limits talent and are recommending amending Chapter 2, Article 9 Section 2-129 to allow Commission members to reside outside of the City of South Bend. President Sharon McBride requests information on the inner local agreement. Aladean De Rose responds the agreement prohibits discriminatory practices throughout the county which is equivalent to the city. The purpose is to allow investigation of the county under the city ordinances. The agreement is for the city to serve as investigators for county cases and continues indefinitely so long as it is working. Yolanda Young -Smith presents the need for the change in connection to Aladean De Rose presentation. Young -Smith states that qualified individuals who live outside the city were not able to serve on the Commissions. At times, the Commissions did not have enough individuals to make a quorum. The interlocal agreement only pertains to employment not housing. We request for the resolution to represent the County of St. Joseph not just the City of South Bend. Aladean De Rose responds that a former active commissioner could not serve due to moving outside the county. 0 REGULAR MEETING April 11, 2022 Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. inquires on why Mishawaka is not included in the interlocal agreement. Aladean De Rose responds that Mishawaka is not willing to commit to the amendment however the resolution covers the county and will affect Mishawaka. Councilmember Davis states Mishawaka is not helping but has gotten a bill passed in the city without being voters of the city. The residents of Mishawaka were looking for South Bend to support what was not happening in Mishawaka. Davis will support the amendment. Aladean De Rose responds that Mishawaka does participate in many of the Human Rights Commission activities but not in terms of the interlocal agreement. Councilmember Lori Hamann inquires if preference would be given to South Bend residents and what language will be presented in the bill. Aladean De Rose responds the amendment does not permit but allows expansions. The Commission will provide an expanded list for participants to the Mayor and the Council. Councilmember Lee requests any public wishing to speak in favor or opposition to Bill No. 141422. Clerk Dawn Jones responds that no one from the public is wishing to speak in favor or opposition of Bill No. 14-22. Councilmember Lee confirms public portion is closed. Lee requests comments from the council. Lee entertains motion regarding Bill No. 141422. Councilmember Hamann moves to send Bill No. 14-22 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmembers (inaudible) second the motion. Councilmember Lee responds the bill has been motioned and seconded. Lee requests Clerk Jones roll call. Clerk Jones responds with nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Lee reports Bill No. 141422 will be sent to the full council with a favorable recommendation. Lee entertains a motion to rise from the Committee of the Whole and report back to the full Council. Councilmember Davis motions. Councilmember Eli Wax seconds. Councilmember Lee responds with Council vote by acclamation with no opposition. RISE AND REPORT REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED BILLS ON THIRD READING BILL NO. 11-22 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1033 OAK STREET, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO.1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA YI REGULAR MEETING April 11, 2022 President Sharon McBride inquires of recommendation. Councilmember Canneth Lee responds Bill No. 111122 be sent to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Karen White motions for bill to be sent to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Lee seconds. President McBride requests roll call. Clerk Dawn Jones responds with nine (9) ayes. President McBride confirms Bill No. 11-22 has been adopted. 14-22 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE AT CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 9, SECTION 2-129 TO CHANGE THE RESIDENCY RESTRICTION OF COMMISSION MEMBERS President Sharon McBride inquires if there is a recommendation. Councilmember Canneth Lee responds the recommendation comes to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. President McBride entertains a motion. Councilmember Lori Hamann motions. Councilmember Eli Wax seconds. President McBride requests roll call Clerk Dawn Jones responds with nine (9) ayes. President McBride confirms Bill No. 141422 has been adopted. RESOLUTIONS BILLS ON FIRST READING �iiyll�[� 16-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 1, DIVISION 2, SECTIONS 19-9,19-18, 19-20,19-21, AND 19-22 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE TEXT CHANGES Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. moves that Bill No. 161622 moved to second and third reading on April 25, 2022. Councilmembers (inaudible) seconds. President Sharon McBride entertains a motion that Bill No. 161622 be sent to Parks and Neighborhoods committee without a date. Councilmember Davis inquires why the bill will not have a date and hearing. 8 REGULAR MEETING Amil 11, 2022 President McBride responds the Attorney Palmer, Councilmember Hamann, and Councilmember Davis have agreed that the bill will not receive extensive conversation. The committee chair had not been notified. President McBride states that the bill goes immediately to Parks and Residential. Councilmember Lori Hamann seconds. President McBride requests roll call. Clerk Dawn Jones responds with seven (7) ayes. President McBride motion carries. 17-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 8, SECTIONS 16-54,16-57, AND 16-59 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE TEXT CHANGES President Sharon McBride entertains a motion to send Bill No. 17-22 to the Health and Public Safety Committee. Councilmember Lori Hamann motions Vice President Sheila Niezgodski seconds. President McBride requests roll call. Clerk Dawn Jones responds with eight (8) ayes. President McBride motion carries 18-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ESTABLISHING JUNETEENTH DAY AS A DESIGNATED HOLIDAY AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 2-120 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO APPROPRIATELY INCREASE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DESIGNATED HOLIDAYS FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY President Sharon McBride entertains a motion to send Bill No. 181822 to the Personnel and Finance Committee for public hearing and third reading on April 24, 2022. Councilmember Lori Hamann motions. Vice President Sheila Niezgodski seconds. President McBride requests roll call. Clerk Dawn Jones responds with nine (9) ayes. President McBride motion carnes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Henry Davis Jr. inquires what is the system that is set up for Council members to be included. Davis stated he did send emails and participated in Zoom meetings. President Sharon McBride replies that a phone call was given by Councilmember Hamann and shared her conversation with Attorney Palmer. The message was passed from Councilmember Hamann regarding a meeting with Councilmember Davis. Requests that Councilmember Davis DI REGULAR MEETING Anril 11.2022 be inclusive to the Council and to communicate to Chair of the Committee and the President of the Council. Councilmember Davis requests clarity on filling a bill. President McBride responds that if the chair is not notified that the bill can be moved without a date. Councilmember Eli White informs that Councilmember Davis needs to take up concern with President McBride. Councilmember Davis questions system of filing for bills. Bill Palmer requests bills are given a date of second reading and giving discretion to the chair of the committee. Councilmember Davis requests clarity if council files a bill on date that is due then it is up to the president. Confirms that he agrees with that. President McBride responds bill must be assigned to correct committee. Councilmember Davis requests that system be put in place. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. invites council to the Charles Black Recreation Center in response to Washington High School principal being moved along with other issues. Councilmember Davis then presents hostile phone calls to his voicemail. Councilmember Davis suggests that community is victims of lead levels on the West Side of South Bend. The hill is a collection of out houses. Suggests that the statement by the mayor offering more basketball courts versus sanitation. Davis suggests that it is environmental racism and that there needs to be a discussion and a plan. Councilmember Karen White clarifies a Residential Committee for April 14`h and had to reschedule for April 18`h which is also conflicting with events. April 19`h is the next date available and will send out an email to confirm with committee. Councilmember Lori Hamann presents the public feedback on housing at the Charles Black Recreation Center. Councilmember Canneth Lee requests for the residents to be mindful and pray for the victims of the shootings in the past week. Residents should remain mindful of how kids are getting guns and be conscious of where their children are to promote a safe summer (in the wanner months). Councilmember Hamann reminds the Council as an extension of the Childhood Abuse Prevention Resolution that there is a birth equity workshop at the Century Center on Wednesday, April 13`h at 6pm. President Sharon McBride invites people on Wednesday at 5pm to the Center Branch Library to discuss the book and movie Just Mercy and talk about injustices and equality for people getting out of prison and needing assistance. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Elly Stecker, 1036 Niles Ave, South Bend, IN. Stecker states that she is asking for help with the enforcement of several city ordinances involving noise, obstruction signs and traffic obstruction of a business. Violations are occurring regularly at the Women's Health Center by a group that supports abolishing abortion. No consequences have occurred. Meeting with District 1 Councilmember has not been successful. Councilmember Davis suggested that residents meet with Council over issue. The group is creating unsafe traffic obstruction and cause chaos and anger increasing risk for violence. Stecker asked help for this issue and will email details to the Council. Marilyn Gachaw 2514 Kenwood South Bend, IN 46628. Gachaw states that one thousand (1,000) homes in one thousand (1,000) days impacted her neighborhood. The neighborhood has a lot of 10 REGULAR MEETING April 11, 2022 vacant overgrown lots. Gachaw is asking the Council to support Councilmember Davis to help beautify their neighborhood. ADJOURNMENT President Sharon McBride adjourns the meeting. 11