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Home My WebLink About2022-07-25 FINAL Notice and Agenda OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DAWN M. JONES, CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DAWN M. JONES, CITY CLERK DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, July 25, 2022: Council Chambers 4th Floor County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 The Council Chambers will be Open to the Public or Members of the Public May Attend this Meeting Virtually via Microsoft Teams Meeting app link can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/07252022CC. 4:00 P.M. HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY & RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS CHAIRPERSON, WAX CHAIRPERSON, WHITE 1. Bill No. 16-22 Amending Chapter 19, Article 1, Division 2, Sec. 2. Bill No. 17-22 Amending Chapter 16, Article 8, Sec. 4:10 P.M. RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS CHAIRPERSON, WHITE 1. Bill No. 34-22 To Change the Residency of the Youth Advisory Council Members cc: Mayor James Mueller Committee Meeting List Media NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT-IMPAIRED PERSONS Auxiliary Aid or Other Services may be Available upon Request at No Charge. Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible 4:20 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, HAMANN 1. Bill No. 30-22 Amending Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 1335 E. Ireland & 4427 South Brookton 4:25 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, TOMAS MORGAN 1. Bill No. 22-35 Tax Abatement for 505 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN Monreaux, LLC 2. Bill No. 22-31 A Resolution of the Common Council Approving and Adopting the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan (Substitute) Council Vice-President Sheila Niezgodski has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will commence immediately after the adjournment of the Community Investment Committee Meeting. INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL VICE-PRESIDENT, NIEZGODSKI 1. Discussion of Council Agenda 2. Update and Announcements 3. Adjournment South Bend Common Council Meeting Agenda Monday, July 25, 2022 7:00 PM The South Bend Common Council meeting will be open to the public at the Council Chambers on the 4th floor of the County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 or available by way of a virtual meeting using the Microsoft Teams Meeting App. Public access to the meeting can be granted by this Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/07252022SBCC 1. INVOCATION ELDER MELVIN SMITH OF PENTECOSTAL CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES APPROVAL OF JUNE 13TH, 2022 & JUNE 27, 2022, MEETING MINUTES 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS 6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES 7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BILL NO. 16-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 1, DIVISION 2, SECTIONS 19-9, 19-18, 19-19, 19-20, 19-21 AND 19-22 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE TEXT CHANGES 17-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE 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 30-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1335 EAST IRELAND AND 4427 SOUTH BROOKTON, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 5 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 34-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTIONS 2-12.1(a) AND 2.21.1.2(b)(3) and (4), OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE RESIDENCY RESTRICTION OF YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS 8. RISE AND REPORT 9. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED 10. BILLS ON THIRD READING BILL NO. 16-22 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 1, DIVISION 2, SECTIONS 19-9, 19-18, 19-19, 19-20, 19-21 AND 19-22 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE TEXT CHANGES 17-22 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE 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 30-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1335 EAST IRELAND AND 4427 SOUTH BROOKTON, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 5 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 34-22 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTIONS 2-12.1(a) AND 2.21.1.2(b)(3) and (4), OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE RESIDENCY RESTRICTION OF YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS 11. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 22-31 (SUBSTITUTE) A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NEAR WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN 22-35 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 505 S MICHIGAN ST, SOUTH BEND IN 46601 AS AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF AN EIGHT (8) YEAR MIXED-USE REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR THE MONREAUX, LLC 12. BILLS OF FIRST READING BILL NO. 35-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN VICTORIA STREET AND EAST/WEST ALLEY 36-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 300 ST LOUIS BLVD. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 37-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS OF $46,080,405 FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND (#263). 38-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 232 LAPORTE AVE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS PENDING LITIGATION 14. NEW BUSINESS 15. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 16. ADJOURNMENT Notice for Hearing and Sight Impaired Persons: Auxiliary aid or other services are available upon request at no charge. Please give reasonable advance request if and when possible. 2022 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 05-17-2022) COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all real and personal tax abatement requests and works closely with the Business Development Team. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Eli Wax, Member Henry Davis, Jr., Vice-Chairperson Kaine Kanczuzewski, Citizen Member Thomas Kurzhal, Citizen Member COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Engagement and Economic Empowerment, Neighborhood Development, and Community Resources Teams within the City’s Department of CI and is charged with facilitating partnerships and ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within the City. Troy Warner, Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Eli Wax, Vice-Chairperson Lori K. Hamann, Member Citizen Member COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Sharon L. McBride, Member Eli Wax, Member Sheila Niezgodski, Member HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters. Eli Wax, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Desmont Upchurch, Citizen Member INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE- Innovation Oversees the various activities of the City’s Department of Innovation, which includes the Divisions of Information Technology and 311 so that the City of South Bend remains competitive and on the cutting edge of developments in this area. Reviewing and proposing upgrades to computer systems and web sites, developing availability and access to GIS data and related technologies are just some of its many activities. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Lori K. Hamann, Vice-Chairperson Scott Matthew Coats, Citizen Member Maria Gibbs, Citizen Member PARC COMMITTEE- Venues Parks and Arts (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment) Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, College Football Hall of Fame, Four Winds Stadium, Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art, Potawatomi Zoo, My SB Trails, DTSB relations, and the many recreational and leisure activities offered by the Department of Venues Parks and Arts. Canneth Lee, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Chris Hagstrom-Jones, Citizen Member Citizen Member PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration and Finance, and reviews all proposed salaries, budgets, appropriations, and other fiscal matters, as well as personnel policies, health benefits and related matters. Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Eli Wax, Vice-Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Aaron Steiner, Citizen Member PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Publi c Works and related public works and property vacation issues. Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Karen L. White, Member Lori K. Hamann, Vice-Chairperson Carl Littrell, Citizen Member Jason Piontek, Citizen Member RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement. Karen L. White, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member Canneth Lee, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Amika Micou, Citizen Member Citizen Member UTILITIES COMMITTEE Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau of Sewers, and all related matters. Henry Davis, Jr., Chairperson Eli Wax, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Lori K. Hamann, Member Citizen Member Citizen Member ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as all related matters addressing annexation and zoning. Lori K. Hamann, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Henry Davis, Jr., Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member James Snodgrass, Citizen Member ________________ SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Reviews the minutes prepared by the Office of the City Clerk of the regular, special, and informal meetings of the Common Council and makes a recommendation on their approval/modification to the Council. Troy Warner, Member Eli Wax, Member 2022 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.01-06-2022) CANNETH LEE, 1ST District Council Member Chairperson, Committee of the Whole PARC Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice-Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member Community Relations Committee, Member HENRY DAVIS, JR. 2nd District Council Member Utilities Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Community Investment Committee, Vice-Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson PARC Committee, Member SHARON L. MCBRIDE, 3rd District Council Member President Council Rules Committee, Member TROY WARNER, 4TH District Council Member Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Utilities Committee, Vice-Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on the Minutes, Member ELI WAX, 5TH District Council Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Utilities, Member Community Relations, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member Personnel & Finance, Vice-Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member Committee Investment, Member SHEILA NIEZGODSKI, 6TH District Council Member Vice-President Personnel & Finance Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member Council Rules Committee, Member RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Community Investment Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Member KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member LORI K. HAMANN, AT LARGE Council Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member Information & Technology Committee, Vice-Chairperson