HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-08-2022 AMENDED FINAL Notice & 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, AUGUST 4, 2022
SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE
The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, August 8,
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 here: https://tinyurl.com/08082022CC.
3:00 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, TOMAS-MORGAN
1. Bill No. 22-37 – A Resolution for a Waiver of Noncompliance regarding the
Vacant Building Abatement for 3602 Sample, LLC
2. Bill No. 22-38 – A Resolution Designating Tax Abatement for 505 S.
Michigan St., South Bend, Indiana
3:30 P.M. HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY CHAIRPERSON, WAX
1. Substitute Bill No. 22-36 – The Establishment & Immediate Implementation
of a Mental Health Crisis Response Team within the South Bend Fire
Department
3:50 P.M. HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY &
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS
CHAIRPERSON, WAX
CHAIRPERSON, WHITE
1. Bill No. 16-22 – Amending Chapter 19, Article 1, Division 2, Sections 19-9,
19-18, 19-19, 19-21, and 19-22 of the South Bend Municipal Code
2. Bill No. 17-22 - Amending Chapter 16, Article 8, Sec. 16-54, 16-57, and 16-59
of the South Bend Municipal Code
4:00 P.M. RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS CHAIRPERSON, WHITE
1. Bill No. 22-32 – Resolution to Enter into Negotiations for the Use of
Underutilized School Buildings
4:10 P.M. PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY
VACATIONS
CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI
1. Bill No. 35-22 – Vacating North/South Alley between Victoria St and
East/West Alley
4:25 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, HAMANN
1. Bill No. 23-22 – A Special Exception Ordinance for Property Located at 223
N Lafayette Blvd.
2. Bill No. 24-22 – A Special Exception Ordinance for Property Located at
Property Located at 1430 Mishawaka Ave.
3. Bill No. 31-22 – A Special Exception Ordinance for Property Located at 914
Sherman Ave
4. Bill No. 32-22 – A Special Exception Ordinance for Property Located at 316
N. Olive St.
5. Bill. No. 33-22 – A Special Exception Ordinance for Property Located
at 1908 E. Calvert St.
5:20 P.M PERSONNEL & FINANCE CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI
1. Bill No. 37-22 – Appropriating Additional Funds of $46,080,405 from the
American Rescue
Council President Sheila Niezgodski has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will
commence immediately after the adjournment of the Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting.
INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL
VICE-PRESIDENT, NIEZGODSKI
1. Discussion of Council Agenda
2. Update and Announcements
3. Adjournment
cc: Mayor James Mueller
Committee Meeting
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South Bend Common Council
Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 8, 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/08082022SBCC
1. INVOCATION
RABBI KAREN COMPANEZ, TEMPLE BETH-EL, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
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
BROWNFIELD’S REMEDIATION AND MACOG GRANTS AND TESTING
PLANS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SITES – THE CITY’S ROLE – CHRIS DRESSEL,
CITY PLANNER, AND LEAH THRILL, ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER WITH
MACOG
7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
BILL NO.
16-22 PUBLIC HEARING 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, 19-19, 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 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
23-22 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 223 N.
LAFAYETTE BLVD. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
24-22 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 1430
MISHAWAKA AVE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
31-22 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 914
SHERMAN AVE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
32-22 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 316 N.
OLIVE ST. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
33-22 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 1908 E
CALVERT ST. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
35-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, VACATE
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN VICTORIA STREET AND
EAST/WEST ALLEY
37-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS OF $46,080,405 FROM
THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND (#263).
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 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 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
23-22 THIRD READING 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 223 N.
LAFAYETTE BLVD. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
24-22 THIRD READING 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 1430
MISHAWAKA AVE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
31-22 THIRD READING 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 914
SHERMAN AVE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY
OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
32-22 THIRD READING 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 316 N.
OLIVE ST. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
33-22 THIRD READING 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 1908 E
CALVERT ST. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
35-22 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, VACATE
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN VICTORIA STREET AND
EAST/WEST ALLEY
37-22 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS OF $46,080,405 FRO M
THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUND (#263).
11. RESOLUTIONS
BILL NO.
22-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR
THE USE OF UNDERUTILIZED SCHOOL CORPORATION
BUILDINGS BY SOUTH BEND RESIDENTS
22-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CALLING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
AND IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION OF A MENTAL HEALTH
CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM WITHIN THE SOUTH BEND FIRE
DEPARTMENT SUBSTITUTE
22-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, A RESOLUTION FOR A WAIVER OF
NONCOMPLIANCE REGARDING THE VACANT BUILDING
ABATEMENT FOR 3602 SAMPLE, LLC
.
22-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING A TAX ABATEMENT
FOR 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.
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
15. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
16. ADJOURNMENT
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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
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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