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Home My WebLink About11-13-2023 South Bend Common Council Agenda & 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: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, November 13, 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/11132023CC. 4:00 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, TOMAS MORGAN Bill No. 23-64 – A Resolution Reaffirming the Grant of Real Property Tax Abatement Deductions and Waiver of Non-Compliance for 4836 W. Western Avenue. 4:15 P.M. PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY VACATION CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI Bill No. 62-23 – Alley/Street Vacation: East/West Street at 1101 King St. from Kessler Blvd. 4:25 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, HAMANN Bill No. 53-23 – An Ordinance Approving a Petition for 1132 Portage Ave., District 1 Bill No. 54-23 – An Ordinance Approving a Petition for 1128 Portage Ave., District 1 Bill No. 55-23 – An Ordinance Approving a Petition for 1110 S. Main St., District 2 Bill No. 75-23 – An Ordinance Approving a Petition for 1119 Twyckenham Dr., District 4 Council President Sharon L. McBride has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will commence immediately after the adjournment of the Zoning and Annexation 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 13, 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/111323SBCC 1. INVOCATION Rev. Ivy Butler Shepherdess – Power in Praise Ministries 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS Approval of 2024 South Bend Common Council Meeting Dates & Deadlines 6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES 7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BILL NO. 53-23 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 1132 PORTAGE AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 54-23 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 1128 PORTAGE AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 55-23 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 110 S MAIN STREET, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 62-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 2ND PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 49 ON THE RECORDED PLAT OF NORTHWEST ADDITION 2ND PLAT IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA; THENCE SOUTH 90°00’00” EAST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MCCARTNEY STREET, A DISTANCE OF 72.90 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0°05’13” EAST A DISTANCE OF 269.55 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF KING STREET AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 0°05’13” EAST A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID KING STREET; THENCE SOUTH 90°00’00” WEST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 64.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0°05’13” WEST A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID KING STREET; THENCE NORTH 90°00’00” EAST ALONG THE SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 64.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION.CONTAINING 3,840 SQUARE FEET 75-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1119 N TWYCKENHAM DRIVE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 8. RISE AND REPORT 9. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED 10. BILLS ON THIRD READING BILL NO. 50-23 THIRD READING 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 AT 23114 LINCOLN WAY WEST, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THIRD READING ONLY) 53-23 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 1132 PORTAGE AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 54-23 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 1128 PORTAGE AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 55-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, 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 110 S MAIN STREET, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 62-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 2ND PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 49 ON THE RECORDED PLAT OF NORTHWEST ADDITION 2ND PLAT IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA; THENCE SOUTH 90°00’00” EAST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MCCARTNEY STREET, A DISTANCE OF 72.90 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0°05’13” EAST A DISTANCE OF 269.55 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF KING STREET AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 0°05’13” EAST A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID KING STREET; THENCE SOUTH 90°00’00” WEST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 64.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0°05’13” WEST A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID KING STREET; THENCE NORTH 90°00’00” EAST ALONG THE SAID NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 64.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION.CONTAINING 3,840 SQUARE FEET 75-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1119 N TWYCKENHAM DRIVE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 11. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 23-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, REAFFIRMING THE GRANT OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT DEDUCTIONS AND WAIVING NONCOMPLIANCE FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4836 W. WESTERN AVENUE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46619 FOR NILKANTH PROPERTIES, LLC 12. BILLS OF FIRST READING BILL NO. 76-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE 14, SECTION 17-128 TO UPDATE THE MONTHLY STORM WATER USER FEES 77-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10985-23 TITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN ADDITIONS, EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY’S SEWAGE WORKS; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL REVENUE BONDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-SIX MILLION DOLLARS ($36,000,000) TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE COSTS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE SAFEGUARDING OF THE INTERESTS OF THE OWNERS OF SAID BONDS; ADDRESSING OTHER MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH, INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF BONDS; AND REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH 78-23 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 2921 WEST WESTERN AVENUE, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 80-23 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 1410 FORD STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. NEW BUSINESS Cancellation of December 25, 2023, South Bend Common Council Meeting 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