HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-27-2023 FINAL Agenda and Committee Meeting Notice
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, MARCH 23, 2023
SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE
The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, March
27, 2023:
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/03272023CC.
3:00 P.M. RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS CHAIRPERSON, WHITE
2045 Plan Update – Lawrence Greenspun, Drucker Institute
3:30 P.M. COMMUNITY RELATIONS CHAIRPERSON, WARNER
Bill No. 23-13 – A Resolution Recommending to the Mayor Certain Applicants for
the Position of Director of the Community Police Review Board Office
3:40 P.M. PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY
VACATIONS
CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI
Bill No. 15-23 – An Ordinance to Vacate the Following Property: 1100 Block of
Corby Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana Councilmanic District #4
3:50 P.M. HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY CHAIRPERSON, WAX
Bill No. 14-23 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, by adding Article 15, Sections
6-94 Through 6-108 Inclusive To Require Landlords and tenants to participate in Bed
Bug Remediation
4:10 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, HAMANN
Bill No. 07-23 – An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Property
Located at 1007-and 1011 Howard St. Councilmanic District #4
4:20 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, TOMAS MORGAN
Bill No. 23-11 – A Resolution Designating an 8-year Real Property Tax Abatement
for Property Located at 213 West Washington Street, South Bend, IN, Councilmanic
District #2
Bill No. 23-15 – A Resolution Confirming the Adoption of a Declaratory Resolution
for Property Located at 2652 Jaclyn Court and 3161 Youngs Court, South Bend, IN,
46614, Councilmanic District # 6
Council President Sharon L. McBride 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
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, March 27, 2023
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/03272023SBCC
1. INVOCATION
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. REPORT FROM SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
5. SPECIAL BUSINESS
23-14 PUBLICLY RECOGNIZING, COMMENDING, AND HONORING THE
RILEY HIGH SCHOOL WILDCATS 2022-2023 BOYS SWIM TEAM ON
A SUCCESSFUL SEASON AS: CITY CHAMPIONS, NORTHERN
INDIANA CONFERENCE (NIC) 2nd, SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS, AND
STATE 6TH OVERALL
23-12 PUBLICLY RECOGNIZING THE INDIANA ATHLETIC TRAINERS’
ASSOCIATION AND ACKNOWLEGING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS
NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH
6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES
2045 Plan Update – Lawrence Greenspun, Drucker Institute
7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
BILL NO.
07-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
1007 AND 1011 HOWARD ST. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
14-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 6, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15, SECTIONS 6-94
THROUGH 6-108 INCLUSIVE TO REQUIRE LANDLORDS AND
TENANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN BED BUG REMEDIATION
15-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,
VACATING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: 1100
BLOCK OF CORBY BOULEVARD BEING A PART OF CORBY
BOULEVARD AS SHOWN ON THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY PLANS FOR SR 23, R/W CODE
3786, DES NO. 9133615, PROJECT NO. STP-S050-(007) DATED
DECEMBER 19, 2011 AND BEING SITUATED IN THE WEST HALF
OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 37
NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
8. RISE AND REPORT
9. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
10. BILLS ON THIRD READING
BILL NO.
07-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1007 AND 1011
HOWARD ST. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
14-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 6, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15, SECTIONS 6-94 THROUGH
6-108 INCLUSIVE TO REQUIRE LANDLORDS AND TENANTS TO
PARTICIPATE IN BED BUG REMEDIATION
15-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, VACATING THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: 1100 BLOCK OF CORBY
BOULEVARD BEING A PART OF CORBY BOULEVARD AS SHOWN
ON THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT
OF WAY PLANS FOR SR 23, R/W CODE 3786, DES NO. 9133615,
PROJECT NO. STP-S050-(007) DATED DECEMBER 19, 2011 AND
BEING SITUATED IN THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST,
PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY, INDIANA
11. RESOLUTIONS
BILL NO.
23-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN
AS 213 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF AN
EIGHT-YEAR (8) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
APARTMENTS AND COMMERCIAL SPACE AT TOWER AT
WASHINGTON APARTMENTS AT TOWER AT WASHINGTON
SQUARE LLC
23-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RECOMMENDING TO THE MAYOR
CERTAIN APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF THE
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD OFFICE
23-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A
DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS
WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 2652 JACLYN COURT, SOUTH BEND, IN
46614 AND 3161 YOUNGS COURT, SOUTH BEND, IN 46614
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A SIX-
YEAR (6) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR THE ROBERT
HENRY CORPORATION
12. BILLS OF FIRST READING
BILL NO.
16-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 616, 618
SHERMAN AVE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14. NEW BUSINESS
The next Council Committee meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, April 10. 2023
at tentatively at 3:30 P.M. The next Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, April
10, 2023, at 7:00 P.M.
15. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
16. ADJOURNMENT
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
2023 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 03-10-2023)
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
Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Citizen Member
Henry Davis, Jr., Member 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
Lori K. Hamann, Vice-Chairperson Eli Wax, 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
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 Citizen Member
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
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 Eli Wax, Member
Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member
Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member
PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE
Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Public Works and
related public works and property vacation issues.
Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Lori K. Hamann, Member
Karen L. White, 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 Troy Warner, Member
Eli Wax, 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
2023 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.01-09-2023)
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 Personnel & Finance Committee, Member
HENRY DAVIS, JR. 2nd District Council Member
Utilities Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson PARC Committee, Member
Community Investment 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
Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chair Utilities Committee, Member
PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on the Minutes, Member
ELI WAX, 5TH District Council Member
Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Committee Relations, Member
Utilities, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member
Community Investment, Member Council Rules Committee, Member
Personnel & Finance, 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, Vice Chairperson
Health & Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member
LORI K. HAMANN, AT LARGE Council Member
Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member
Information & Technology Committee, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member
Community Relations Committee, Vice- Chairperson