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Home My WebLink About11-14-2022 Final Committee Meeting 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: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, November 14, 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/11142022CC. 3:30 P.M. PERSONNEL & FINANCE CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI 1. Bill No. 68-22 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 Establishing Ordinance Violation Bureau with Administration 3:45 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, TOMAS MORGAN 1. Bill No. 67-22 – Ordinance Amending Economic Development Revenue Note, Series 2022 (South Bend Chocolate Destination Project) 2. Bill No. 22-57 – Resolution for Designating Tax Abatement for 511 N. Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, Indiana 4:15 P.M. HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY CHAIRPERSON, WAX 1. Bill No. 22-53 – Approving Scrap Metal/Junk Licenses for Calendar Year 2022 4:20 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, HAMANN 1. Bill No. 32-22 – A Zoning Ordinance for A Special Exception Ordinance for Property Located at 316 N. Olive Street 4:30 P.M. PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY VACATIONS CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI 1. Bill No. 52-22 – Ordinance for an Alley Street Vacation for Property Located at 1015 Good Place 2. Bill No.62-22 – (SUBSTITUTE) Ordinance for an Alley Vacation for Property Located at N-S Alley Starting from Hill St. to First E-W Alley Between Corby and Kalorama Council President Sharon L. McBride has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will commence immediately after the adjournment of the Public Works & Property Vacations Committee Meeting. INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT, MCBRIDE 1. Discussion of Council Agenda 2. Update and Announcements 3. Adjournment 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 South Bend Common Council Meeting Agenda Monday, November 14, 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/11142022SBCC 1. INVOCATION FR GEOFF MOONEY, CSC., SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS 22-54 A SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMEMORATING NOVEMBER 19, 2022, AS WOMEN'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP DAY IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND CELEBRATING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WHO PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN STRENGTHENING SOUTH BEND’S ECONOMY 22-55 A SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL, COMMEMORATING VETERANS’ DAY 2022, AND HONORING ALL VETERANS 22-56 A SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMEMORATING OVER FIVE YEARS OF SMOKE FREE ESTABLISHMENTS THROUGH THE PASSAGE OF SOUTH BEND’S CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE 6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES RESULTS OF COMMUNITY SURVEY – Presenter: David Finley, Department of Information and Technology COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BILL NO. 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 52-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THE SOUTHEAST HALF, 120 FEET, OF THE ALLEY EXTENDING BETWEEN GOOD PLACE AND BLYLER PLACE ROUGHLY PARALLEL TO RIVERSIDE DRIVE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE KELLER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD. 62-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ALLEY VACATION – N-S ALLEY STARTING FROM HILL ST TO FIRST E- W ALLEY BETWEEN CORBY AND KALORAMA (SUBSTITUTE) 67-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO FUND ITS "TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2022 (SOUTH BEND CHOCOLATE DESTINATION PROJECT)" AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS IN RESPECT THERETO 68-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 19 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO APPOINT THE CITY CONTROLLER AS ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS CLERK AND TO MAKE OTHER ASSOCIATED MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS BILLS ON THIRD READING BILL NO. 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 52-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THE SOUTHEAST HALF, 120 FEET, OF THE ALLEY EXTENDING BETWEEN GOOD PLACE AND BLYLER PLACE ROUGHLY PARALLEL TO RIVERSIDE DRIVE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE KELLER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD. 62-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ALLEY VACATION – N-S ALLEY STARTING FROM HILL ST TO FIRST E- W ALLEY BETWEEN CORBY AND KALORAMA (SUBSTITUTE) 67-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO FUND ITS "TAXABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2022 (SOUTH BEND CHOCOLATE DESTINATION PROJECT)" AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS IN RESPECT THERETO 68-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 19 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO APPOINT THE CITY CONTROLLER AS ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS CLERK AND TO MAKE OTHER ASSOCIATED MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS 11. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 22-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SCRAP METAL/JUNK DEALERS/RECYCLING OPERATION LICENSES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022 PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 4-51 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE 22-57 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 511 NORTH NOTRE DAME AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46617 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF AN EIGHT (8) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR ND QOZB LLC 12. BILLS OF FIRST READING BILL NO. 69-22 FIRST 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 1405 PORTAGE AVE. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 70-22 FIRST 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 3409 S ST. JOSEPH ST. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 6 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FIRST 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 1502 MIAMI ST. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 71-22 72-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1- 4 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ADDRESSING SIX COUNCILMANIC DISTRICTS 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 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. 09-22-2022) 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 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