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Home My WebLink AboutAMENDED 12-12-2022 FINAL Committee Meeting 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, DECEMBER 8, 2022 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, December 12, 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/12122022CC. 3:00 P.M. PERSONNEL & FINANCE CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI 1. Bill No. 75-22 – An Ordinance to Adopt an Investment Policy for the City of South Bend Calendar Year 2023 2. Bill No. 76-22 – An Ordinance Appropriated Additional Funds for Certain Departmental and City Services Operations for the Year 2022 3. Bill No. 77-22 – An Ordinance for Budget Transfers for Various Departments for the City of South Bend, Indiana for Calendar Year 2022 3:30 P.M. PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY VACATIONS CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI 1. Bill No. 52-22 – An Ordinance to Vacate Property Located Between GoodPlace and Blyler Place Commonly Known as Keller Park 3:45 P.M. ZONING AND ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, HAMANN 1. Bill No. 51-22 – An Ordinance Approving a Petition of the Board of Zoning Appeals for Property Located at 506 N. Olive St., South Bend, Indiana Councilmanic District #2 2. Bill No. 22-59 – A Resolution Adopting a Fiscal Plan & Est. Policy for Provision to an Annexation Area German Township 3. Bill No. 63-22 – An Ordinance Annexing & Amending Zoning Ordinance for Property in German Township for 21275 Cleveland Avenue Councilmanic District #1 in South Bend, Indiana 4. Bill No. 69-22 – An Ordinance Approving a Petition of the Board of Zoning Appeals for Property Located at 1405 Portage Avenue Councilmanic District # 1 in South Bend, Indiana 5. Bill No. 70-22 – An Ordinance Approving a Petition for the Board of Zoning Appeals for Property Located at 3409 S. St. Joseph Street, Councilmanic District #6 in South Bend, Indiana 4:45 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, TOMAS -MORGAN 1. Bill No. 22-60 – A Resolution for Climate Recovery and Commitment to Develop a Climate Action Plan 5:10 P.M. COMMUNITY RELATIONS CHAIRPERSON, WARNER 1. Downtown South Bend (DTSB) Update – Willow Weatherall, Executive Director, DTSB Council President Sharon L. McBride has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will commence immediately after the adjournment of the Community Relations 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, December 12, 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/12122022SBCC 1. INVOCATION PASTOR LARRY DAVIDSON – GREATER FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES DISCUSSION ON CONTENT OF MINUTES 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS SWEARING IN OF 2023 YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL 6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES MACOG ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE – Mark Espich, Environment Health Director, St. Joseph County Department of Health 7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BILL NO. 52-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: 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. 63-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP, CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH; COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1, FOR 21275 CLEVELAND ROAD, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 69-22 PUBLIC HEARING 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 1405 PORTAGE AVE. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 75-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING AN INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023 76-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY SERVICES OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2022 OF $840,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (#101), $968,222 FROM THE PARKS & RECREATION FUND (#201), $135,000 FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND (#202), $25,000 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND (#220), $2,300,000 FROM THE CENTRAL SERVICES FUND (#222), $294,000 FROM THE LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND (#226), $226,000 FROM THE MVH RESTRICTED FUND (#266), $875,000 FROM THE SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS FUND (#610), $210,000 FROM THE WATER WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#620), $224,165 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#641), AND $550,000 FROM THE CENTURY CENTER OPERATIONS FUND (#670) 77-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2022 8. RISE AND REPORT 9. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED 10. BILLS ON THIRD READING BILL NO. 52-22 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: 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. 69-22 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 1405 PORTAGE AVE. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 75-22 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING AN INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023 76-22 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY SERVICES OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2022 OF $840,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (#101), $968,222 FROM THE PARKS & RECREATION FUND (#201), $135,000 FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND (#202), $25,000 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND (#220), $2,300,000 FROM THE CENTRAL SERVICES FUND (#222), $294,000 FROM THE LIABILITY INSURANCE FUND (#226), $226,000 FROM THE MVH RESTRICTED FUND (#266), $875,000 FROM THE SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS FUND (#610), $210,000 FROM THE WATER WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#620), $224,165 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#641), AND $550,000 FROM THE CENTURY CENTER OPERATIONS FUND (#670) 77-22 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2022 11. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 22-59 RESOLUTION ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING A WRITTEN FISCAL PLAN AND ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO AN ANNEXATION AREA IN GERMAN TOWNSHIP (CLEVELAND- SHELLBARK ANNEXATION AREA) 22-60 RESOLUTION ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AN UPDATED AND SUPERCEDING RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL CONCERNING CLIMATE RECOVERY AND OUR COMMITMENT TO DEVELOP A CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AIMED AT GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTIONS FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND TO SUPPORT OTHER CLIMATE- RELATED INITIATIVES. 12. BILLS OF FIRST READING BILL NO. 78-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1144 CORBY BLVD. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 79-22 FIRST 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 7468 AND 7686 VORDEN PARKWAY. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. NEW BUSINESS APPROVE 2023 COMMON COUNCIL MEETING DATES 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 Henry Davis, Jr., Vice-Chairperson Eli Wax, Member Troy Warner, Member Kaine Kanczuzewski, Citizen MemberThomas 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