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Home My WebLink About6-10-2024 FINAL Agenda PacketMEMORANDUM TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: BIANCA L. TIRADO, CITY CLERK DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2024: Council Chambers 4th Floor County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 The Council Chambers will be Open to the Public. Members of the Public may Attend this Meeting Virtually via Microsoft Teams Meeting app here: https://tinyurl.com/061024CC 3:30 P.M. PERSONNEL & FINANCE CHAIRPERSON, NIEZGODSKI Bill No. 24-18 – Resolution Appointing an Agent/Negotiator to Represent the Common Council and Addressing the City Advisory Negotiating Team for 2024 Teamster Labor Negotiations 4:00 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, WARNER Bill No. 24-19 – Resolution Extending agreement for St. Joseph County Consortium Bill No. 24-20 – Reconfirming Resolution Commerce Center Development, LLC. 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL RULES PRESIDENT, S. MCBRIDE Discussion Regarding Privilege of the Floor Procedures Council President Sharon L. McBride has called an Informal Meeting of the Council which will commence immediately after the adjournment of the Council Rules Committee Meeting. INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL PRESIDENT, S. MCBRIDE 1. Discussion of Council Agenda 2.Update and Announcements 3. Adjournment cc: Mayor James Mueller Committee Meeting List Media OTICE 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 1 SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL M EETING A GENDA Monday, June 10, 2024 7:00 P.M. 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/SBCC061024 1. INVOCATION – REV. MATT TRACY, COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 2. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES MAY 28, 2024 | FEBRUARY 6, 2023 | FEBRUARY 15, 2023 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS 6. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES 7. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TIME:_____ 8. BILLS ON THIRD READING TIME:______ 9. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 24-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPOINTING AN AGENT/NEGOTIATOR TO REPRESENT THE COMMON COUNCIL AND ADDRESSING THE CITY ADVISORY NEGOTIATING TEAM FOR THE 2024 TEAMSTER LABOR NEGOTIATIONS 2 24-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HOUSING CONSORTIUM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF 24-20 A RESOLUTION MODIFYING AND RECONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF DECLARATORY RESOLUTION NO. 4612-17 DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 401 E. COLFAX AVE. AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A TEN (10) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR COMMERCE CENTER DEVELOPMENT LLC 10.BILLS ON FIRST READING BILL NO. 26-24 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10978-23, 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 2024, TO ADD A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE TO TWO EXISTING POSITIONS AND TO MAKE TITLE AND SALARY CHANGES TO TWO EXISTING FULL-TIME POSITIONS 27-24 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 2024 28-24 FIRST READING ONAN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY SERVICES OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2024 OF $2,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (#101), $3,000,000 FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION FUND (#201), $50,000 FROM THE GIFT, DONATION, BEQUEST FUND (#217), $180,000 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND (#220), $38,000 FROM THE CODE ENFORCEMENT FUND (#230), $1,750,000 FROM THE LOCAL INCOME TAX – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND (#408), $33,260 FROM THE MORRIS PERFOMING ARTS OPERATIONS FUND (#602), $200,000 FROM THE WATER WORKS CAPITAL FUND (#622), 240,000 FROM THE SEWER REPAIR INSURANCE FUND (#640), $2,300,000 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#641), $2,704,951 FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS CAPITAL FUND (#642) AND $50,000 FROM THE CENTURY CENTER CAPITAL FUND (#671). 3 29-24 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 1830 LEER STREET COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 11.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12.NEW BUSINESS 13.PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 14.ADJOURNMENT TIME: _________ Notice for Hearing and Sight Impaired Persons Auxiliary Aid Or Other Services Are Available Upon Request At No Charge. Please Give Reasonable Advance Request When Possible. In the interest of providing greater public access and to promote greater transparency, the South Bend Common Council agenda has been translated into Spanish. All agendas are available online from the Council’s website, and also in paper format in the Office of the City Clerk, 4th Floor County-City Building. Reasonable efforts have been taken to provide an accurate translation of the text of the agenda, however, the officiate is the English version. Any discrepancies which may be created in the translation are not binding. Such translations do not create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or equity by a party against the Common Council or the City of South Bend, Indiana. 2024 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 05-13-2024) 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. Troy Warner, Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Rachel Tomas-Morgan, Vice-Chairperson Kaine Kanczuzewski, Citizen Member Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers., Member Thomas Gryp, 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. Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Canneth Lee, Vice-Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, 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 Troy Warner, 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. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Dr. Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson Savino Rivera, Citizen Member Karen L. White, Member Frank Spesia, 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 Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Vice-Chairperson Maria Gibbs, Citizen Member Kate Berlent, 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 Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, 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 Karen L. White, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Angela Smith, Citizen Member Ross Deal, Citizen 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 Dr. Oliver Davis, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member Jason Piontek, Citizen Member Carl Littrell, Citizen Member RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement. Karen L. White, Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, 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. Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Dr. Oliver Davis, Vice-Chairperson Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Member Joseph Mayer, Citizen Member Dr. Janet J. Evelyn, 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. Dr. Oliver Davis, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Ophelia Gooden Rodgers, Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member Stacey Odom, 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 Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Member 2024 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.03-21-2024) CANNETH LEE, 1ST District Council Member Chairperson, Committee of the Whole PARC Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice-Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member Community Relations Committee, Vice-Chairperson OPHELIA GOODEN-RODGERS, 2nd District Council Member Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods 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 Investment Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Personnel & Finance Committee, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on the Minutes, Member Council Rules Committee, Member SHERRY BOLDEN-SIMPSON, 5TH District Council Member Utilities Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member Information & Technology, Vice-Chairperson Community Investment Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation Committee, Member Sub-Committee on Minutes, 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 Community Relations Committee, Member DR. OLIVER DAVIS, AT LARGE Council Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member Utilities Committee, Vice-Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Health and Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairperson RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Committee Investment Committee, Vice-Chairperson KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member Personnel and Finance Committee, Member Bill No. 24-18 Bill No. 24-19 Bill No. 24-20 Bill No. 26-24 Bill No. 27-24 Bill No. 28-24 Bill No. 29-24