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Home My WebLink About09-25-2023 South Bend Common Council 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, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, September 25, 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/09252023CC. 3:30 P.M. RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS CHAIRPERSON, WHITE 1. Bill No. 23-56– A Resolution Announcing the formation of a Reparatory Justice Commission 2. Lead Update – Heidi Biedinger-Burnette, PhD MPH, University of Notre Dame 4:00 P.M. ZONING AND ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, HAMANN 1. Bill No. 44-23 – A Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 1006 St. Vincent St, South Bend, Indiana Councilmanic District #4 4:15 P.M. PERSONNEL AND FINANCE CHAIRPERSON, NEIZGODSKI 1. Bill No. 56-23 – An Ordinance Appropriating, Adopting and Approving 2024 TRANSPO Budget 2. Bill No. 57-23 – An Ordinance Appropriating Monies for 2024 Annual Budget 3. Bill No. 58-23 – An Ordinance for Q3 2023 Budget Transfer 4. Bill No. 59-23 – An Ordinance for Q3 2023 Additional Appropriation 5. Bill No. 60-23 – A Salary Ordinance Amendment 5:00 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, TOMAS-MORGAN 1. Bill No. 61-23 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Article 13, Section 6-71 through 6-78 of the Municipal Code 2. Bill No. 23-57 – A Resolution Designating 542 N. Scott St and 430 Cottage Grove Ave., South Bend, Indiana for a two-year (2) Vacant Building Tax Abatement for Property Bros. LLC 3. Bill No. 23-58 – A Resolution Designating 542 N. Scott Street and 430 Cottage Grove and 616 Sherman Ave., South Bend, Indiana for an eight-year (8) Real Property Tax Abatement for Property Bros. LLC 4. Bill No. 23-59 – A Resolution Confirming a Five-Year (5) Tax Abatement for Property Located at 1302 West Sample, South Bend, Indiana for Imagineering Enterprises, Inc. 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, September 25, 2023 7:00 PM The South Bend Common Council meeting will be open to the public at the Council Chambers on the 4 th 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/09252023BCC 1. INVOCATION 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS 6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES 7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BILL NO. 44-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1006 ST VINCENT STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 56-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE SOUTH BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION’S 2024 BUDGET AND LEVYING THE TAX AND FIXING THE RATE OF THE TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO FUND THE SOUTH BEND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024 (PH ONLY/THIRD READING WILL BE ON 10- 9-2023) 57-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, LEVYING TAXES AND FIXING THE RATE OF TAXATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE TO MEET THE NECESSARY EXPENSES OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND APPROPRIATING MONIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024, INCLUDING ALL OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL TAKE EFFECT (PH ONLY/THIRD READING WILL BE ON 10-9-2023) 58-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2023 59-23 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 2023 OF $1,740,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (#101), $356,800 FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (#201), $104,999 FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND (#202), $1,200,000 FROM THE CENTRAL SERVICES FUND (#222), $160,200 FROM THE PARKING GARAGES FUND (#601), $42,688 FROM THE WATER WORKS CAPITAL FUND (#622), $200,000 FROM THE SEWER REPAIR INSURANCE FUND (#640), $3,000,000 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS CAPTIAL FUND (#642), AND $293,000 FROM THE STORM SEWER FUND (#667) 60-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10894-22, WHICH FIXES MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON- BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023, TO ESTABLISH ONE NEW FULL-TIME POSITION 61-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 13, SECTIONS 6 -71 THROUGH 6-78 ADDRESSING RESPONSIBLE BIDDING PRACTICES AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS 8. RISE AND REPORT 9. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED 10. BILLS ON THIRD READING BILL NO. 44-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1006 ST VINCENT STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 58-23 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 2023 59-23 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 2023 OF $1,740,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (#101), $356,800 FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (#201), $104,999 FROM THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND (#202), $1,200,000 FROM THE CENTRAL SERVICES FUND (#222), $160,200 FROM THE PARKING GARAGES FUND (#601), $42,688 FROM THE WATER WORKS CAPITAL FUND (#622), $200,000 FROM THE SEWER REPAIR INSURANCE FUND (#640), $3,000,000 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS CAPTIAL FUND (#642), AND $293,000 FROM THE STORM SEWER FUND (#667) 60-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10894-22, WHICH FIXES MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON- BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023, TO ESTABLISH ONE NEW FULL-TIME POSITION 61-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 13, SECTIONS 6 -71 THROUGH 6-78 ADDRESSING RESPONSIBLE BIDDING PRACTICES AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS 11. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 23-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNOUNCING THE FORMATION OF A REPARATORY JUSTICE COMMISSION AND THE MEMBERS THEREOF 23-57 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 542 N. SCOTT STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46616 AND 430 COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46616 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TWO-YEAR (2) VACANT BUILDING TAX ABATEMENT FOR PROPERTY BROS LLC 23-58 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 542 N. SCOTT STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46616 AND 430 COTTAGE GROVE AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46616 AND 616 SHERMAN AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46616 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF AN EIGHT-YEAR (8) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR PROPERTY BROS LLC 23-59 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 1302 WEST SAMPLE STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46619 AS AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE-YEAR (5) PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR IMAGINEERING ENTERPRISES, INC 12. BILLS OF FIRST READING BILL NO. 63-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE MAYOR FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 64-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF APPOINTED OFFICERS AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2024 65-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, RE- AFFIRMING ORDINANCE NO. 10891-22 AND FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 66-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING MAXIMUM WAGES OF TEAMSTER EMPLOYEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 67-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING THE ANNUAL PAY AND MONETARY FRINGE BENEFITS OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 IN CONFORMITY WITH ORDINANCE NOS. 10820-21 AND 10831-21 AND AMENDING AND CLARIFYING THE LONGEVITY PAY AT SECTION VII OF THESE ORDINANCES 68-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FIXING MAXIMUM SALARIES AND WAGES OF DEPUTIES AND NON-BARGAINING EMPLOYEES APPOINTED BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2024 69-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE SOUTH BEND CITY CLERK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 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 may be Available upon Request at No Charge. Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible 2023 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 04-24-2023) 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 Thomas Kurzhal, Citizen Member Henry Davis, Jr., Member Kaine Kanczuzewski, 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 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 Maria Gibbs, Citizen Member Matthew Coats, 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 Beth Sanford, 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 Lakeyue Williams, 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 anne xation 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 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 Community Relations Committee, Member Utilities Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member Community Investment, Member Council Rules Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, 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