HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-26-2023 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)REPORT OF SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND:
THE SUB-COMMITTEE HAS INSPECTED THE MINUTES OF THE
DATE: 06-26-2023
MEETING OF THE COUNCIL AND FOUND THEM TO BE CORRECT.
THEREFORE, WE RECOMMEND THE SAME BE APPROVED.
THIS RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL IS MADE RECOGNIZING
THAT 3 CURRENT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL WERE NOT SEATED IN 2023
AND AS SUCH WILL BE ABSTAINING FROM ANY FORMAL APPROVAL OF
OLD MINUTES .
TROY WARNER
SHERRY BOLDEN-SIMPSON
APPROVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL ON: 06-24-2024
ATTEST: ~~ BIANCA L . TIRADO, C ~
REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend , Indiana met in-person in
the Council Chambers of the County-City Building and via Microsoft Teams app on Monday,
June 26, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The meeting was called to order by Council President Sharon L.
McBride, and the Invocation was given by Elder Darrell Sanders of the Christian Center and
Pledge to the Flag was given.
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ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT
Canneth Lee
Henry Davis Jr.
Sharon L. McBride
Troy Warner
Eli Wax
Sheila Niezgodski
Lori K . Hamann
Rachel Tomas Morgan
Karen L. White
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
None.
OTHERS PRESENT
Dawn M. Jones
Victoria Trujillo
Kenneth Hardy
Shayla Kimbrough
Bob Palmer
1st District , Committee of the Whole
2nd District
3rd District, President
4 th District
5th District
6th District , Vice-President
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large
City Clerk
Chief Deputy Clerk
Deputy Clerk
Director of Special Projects
Council Attorney
Members marked with an asterisk(*) are in virtual attendance.
SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES
March 27, 2023 May 22, 2023
Council President McBride requested reports from the Sub-Committee on Minutes.
Clerk Jones stated that the Sub-Committee on Minutes brings forth the March 27, 2023 and May
22, 2023 Common Council meeting minutes for approval.
Due to poor audio quality the councilmember that motioned to approve the March 27, 2023 and
May 22, 2023 Common Council meeting minutes , and the councilmember that seconded the
motion are unidentified ; however the motion was carried via a vote by voice.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
None.
REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES
Jitin Kain, Deputy Director of Public Works , with offices on the 13 th floor of the County-City
Building, gave an update regarding the improvement of neighborhood alleys.
RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski motioned to resolve into the Committee of the Whole ,
which was seconded by Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan and carried via a vote by voice.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
BILL NO.
21-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINAN CE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 1301 AND 1305 ELWOOD AVE.
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its second (2 nd ) reading.
Councilmember Lee requested the committee report .
Councilmember Hamann stated that Bill No. 2 1-23 was heard in the Zoning and Annexation
Committee and comes with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Lee requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
Angela Smith , Zoning Administrator, with offices on the 14 th floor of the County-City Building
stated that Bill No . 2 1-23 seeks to rezone property located at 1301 and 1305 Elwood Avenue
from Urban Neighborhood One (Ul) to Neighborhood Center (NC).
Praveen Gulati , petitioner, s poke in favor of Bill No . 2 1-23.
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for comments , and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Lee held the public hearing , and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Hamann thanked the petitioner for their investment in South Bend.
Councilmember Lee thanked the petitioner for taking into condition the opinions of
councilmembers and residents.
Councilmember Warner motioned to send Bill No. 2 1-23 to the Full Council with a favorable
recommendation , which was seconded by Council Vice President Niezgodski and carried by a
vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K . Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
24-23
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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 1127 , 1131 , AND 1135 WEST
WESTERN A VENUE , COUNCILMANIC
REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND, INDIANA
Bill No. 24-23 was tabled until July 10, 2023.
25-23 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 1436 BOWMAN ,
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its second (2 nd ) reading.
Councilmember Lee requested the committee report.
Councilmember Hamann stated that Bill No . 25-23 was heard in the Zoning and Annexation
Committee and comes with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Lee requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
Angela Smith , Zoning Administrator, with offices on the 14 th floor of the County-City Building
stated that Bill No . 25-23 seeks a use variance to allow for urban agriculture .
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for comments , and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Lee held the public hearing, and nobody spoke.
Council President McBride stated that she is excited for the third (3 rd ) district.
Councilmember Lee thanked the petitioner for their work.
Councilmember Wax motioned to send Second (2 nd ) Substitute Bill No. 15-23 to the Full
Council with a favorable recommendation , which was seconded by Councilmember Warner and
carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Council member Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
27-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND SEEKING A
SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 1319 , 1323 , AND 1333 LINCOLN
WAY WEST AND , COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT
NO . 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND ,
INDIANA
Bill No. 27-23 was tabled until July 24, 2023 .
Councilmember Wax motioned to hear Bill No . 28-23 , Bill No . 29-23 , Bill No. 30-23 , Bill No.
31-23 , Bill No . 32-23 , Bill No . 33-23 , Bill No . 34-23 , Bill No . 36-23 , Substitute Bill No . 37-23 ,
and Substitute Bill N o. 3 8-23 together , which was seconded by Councilmember Hamann and
carried via a vote by voice .
28-23
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PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
REGULAR MEETING
29-23
30-23
31-23
32-23
33-23
34-23
36-23
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June 26, 2023
THEZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 735 AND 737 CLEVELAND ,
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , lNDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 752 CLEVELAND , 1216 AND 1218
VAN BUREN, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO.
1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 901 AND 905 BLAINE AVE
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 909 AND 911 SHERMAN
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA, AMENDING
THEZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 735 AND 737 CLEVELAND ,
COUNClLMANIC DlSTRICT NO. 2 IN THE
CfTY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON CO UN Cl L OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA, AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 816 AND 822 LAWNDALE
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 744 AND 746 CLEVELAND
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 809 AND 813 CLEVELAND
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
REGULAR MEETING
37-23
June 26, 2023
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 1215 AND 1217 VAN BUREN
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
(SUBSTITUTE)
Councilmember Wax motioned to accept Substitute Bill No. 37-23, which was seconded by
Council President McBride and carried via a vote by voice.
38-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 1202 S LAFAYETTE
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO . 2 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
(SUBSTITUTE)
Councilmember Wax motioned to accept Substitute Bill No . 38-23, which was seconded by
Council President McBride and carried via a vote by voice.
Clerk Jones read the bills to the Council for their seco nd (2 nd ) reading.
Councilmember Lee requested the committee reports.
Councilmember Hamann stated that Bill No. 28-23, Bill No. 29-23 , Bill No . 30-23, Bill No. 31-
23, Bill No . 32-23 , Bill No. 33-23 , Bill No . 34-23 , Bill No. 36-23 , Substitute Bill No. 37-23, and
Substitute Bill No . 38-23 were all heard in the Zoning and Annexation Committee, and all come
with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Lee requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
Angela Smith , Zoning Administrator, with offices on the 14 th floor of the County-City Building
stated that Bill No. 28-23, Bill No. 29-23 , Bill No. 30-23, Bill No. 31-23 , Bill No. 32-23, Bill No.
33-23 , Bill No . 34-23 , Bill No . 36-23 , and Substitute Bill No. 37-23 all seek to rezone property
from Urban Neighborhood One (Ul) to Urban Neighborhood Two (U2). Substitute Bill No . 38-
23 seeks to rezone property from Industrial (I) to Urban Neighborhood Three (U3). All of the
bills come with favorable recommendations from the South Bend Planning Commission.
Joe Molnar, Property Development Manager, with offices on the 14th floor of the County-City
Building, stated that all the rezonings are related to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
(LIHTC).
Todd Jenson , Vice President of KCG Companies in Indianapolis Indiana, was present.
Brandon Shields , Broker and Business Development Manager for Advantix Development
Corporation, is excited to move forward .
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for comments.
Councilmember Davis Jr. requested clarification regarding Advantix.
Brandon Shields stated that Advantix is the development and construction arm of the Evansville
Housing Authority.
Councilmember Davi s Jr. asked if there was an opportunity given to the South Bend Housing
Authority to participate in the project.
Caleb Bauer, Community Investment, with offices on the 14 th floor , stated that the LIHTC
development market is quite competitive, and if the South Bend Housing Authority created a
nonprofit development arm, they too could compete in the LIHTC market.
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REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
Councilmember Wax stated that the project had a public Reque st for Propo sal (RFP).
Councilmember Lee stated that thi s project will help create low-income housing .
Councilmember Lee held the public hearings for Bill No . 28-23, Bill No. 29-23 , Bill No. 30-23,
Bill No. 31-23, Bill No. 32-23, Bill No. 33-23 , Bill No. 34-23, Bill No. 36-23 , Substitute Bill No.
37-23 , and Substitute Bill No. 38-23 and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Wax thanked the developers , the Redevelopment Commission, and the City.
Councilmember Karen White motioned to send Bill No. 28-23 to the Full Council with a
favorable recommendation, which was seconded by Council President McBride and carried by a
vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Cannetl1 Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K . Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
Councilmember Warner motioned to send Bill No. 29-23 to the Full Council with a favorable
recommendation , which was seconded by Councilmember Tomas Morgan and carried by a vote
of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Ay e Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
Councilmember Tomas Morgan motioned to send Bill No . 30-23 to the Full Council with a
favorable recommendation , which was seconded by Council President McBride and carried by a
vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Ay e
Councilmember Troy Warner-Ay e Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Ay e
Councilmember Warner motioned to send Bill No. 31-23 to the Full Council with a favorable
recommendation, which was seconded by Council Vice President Niezgodski and carried by a
vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Ay e Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
Councilmember Tomas Morgan motioned to send Bill No. 32-23 to the Full Council with a
favorable recommendation , which was seconded by Council Vice Pres ident Niezgodski and
carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Ay e Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner -Aye Councilmernber Eli Wax -Aye
Councilrnember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
Councilmember White motioned to send Bill No. 33-23 to the Full Council with a favorable
recommendation , which was seconded by Council President McBride and carried by a vote of
nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -A ye
Councilmember Lori K . Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
Councilmember Warner motioned to send Bill No . 34-23 to the Full Council with a favorable
recommendation , which was seconded by Council Vice President Niezgodski and carried by a
vote of nine (9) ayes .
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
Councilmember Tomas Morgan motioned to send Bill No . 36-23 to the Full Council with a
favorable recommendation, which was seconded by Councilmember White and carried by a vote
of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-A y e Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
Council President McBride motioned to send Substitute Bill No. 37-23 to the Full Council with a
favorable recommendation , which was seconded by Councilmember Hamann and carried by a
vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
Council President McBride motioned to send Substitute Bill No. 38-23 to the Full Council with a
favorable recommendation , which was seconded by Councilmember Hamann and carried by a
vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner -Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -A ye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
35-23
Substitute Bill No. 35-23 was withdrawn.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED l 004 S FRANKLIN
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO . 2 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
(SUBSTITUTE)
REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
39-23 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 $110 ,654 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
(#101), $1,195 ,000 FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION
FUND (#201), $56 ,000 FROM THE CENTRAL SERVICES
FUND (#222), $3,127 ,099 FROM THE LOCAL INCOME TAX -
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND (#408), $1 ,000 ,000 FROM
THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CONVENTION
DEVELOPMENT AREA (#413), $2 ,322 ,376 FROM THE 2018
TIF PARK BOND CAP IT AL FUND (#452), $1 ,482 ,530 FROM
THE 2017 PARK BOND CAPITAL FUND (#471), $100 ,000
FROM THE PARKING GARAGES FUND (#601), $100,000
FROM THE SEW AGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#641 ),
AND $60 ,000 FROM THE CENTURY CENTER CAP IT AL
FUND (#671) (SUBSTITUTE)
Councilmember Wax motioned to accept Substitute Bill No . 39-23 , which was seconded by
Councilmember Warner and carried via a v ote by voice.
Clerk Jones read the substitute bill to the Council for its second (2 nd ) reading.
Councilmember Lee requested the committee report.
Council Vice President Niezgodski stated that Sub stitute Bill N o. 39-23 was heard m the
Personnel and Finance Committee and comes with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Lee requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and addre ss and share key
points before the council.
Kyle Willis , City Controller, with offices on the 12 th floor of the County-City Building, stated
that Substitute Bill No . 39-23 covers additional funding appropriations.
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for comments , and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Lee held the public hearing, and nobody spoke.
Council Vice President Nie zgodski motioned to send Substitute Bill No. 39-23 to the Full
Council with a favorable recommendation , which was seconded by Councilmember Hamann and
carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
40-23 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 2023
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Council for it s second (2 nd ) reading.
Councilmember Lee requested the committee report .
Council Vice President Niezgodski stated that Bill No. 40-23 wa s heard in the Personnel and
Finance Committee and comes with a favorable recommendation .
Councilmember Lee requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
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REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
Kyle Willis , City Controller, with offices on the 12 th floor of the County-City Building, stated
that Bill No. 40-23 covers budget transfers for various departments .
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for comments , and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Lee held the public hearing , and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Hamann thanked the petitioner for their investment in South Bend.
Councilmember Lee thanked the petitioner for taking into condition the opm10n s of
councilmembers and residents.
Councilmember White motioned to send Bill No . 40-23 to the Full Council with a favorable
recommendation , which was seconded by Council Vice President Niezgodski and carried by a
vote of nine (9) ayes .
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
41-23 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
NONBARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023 ,
TO EST AB LISH ONE NEW FULL-TIME
POSITION (SUBSTITUTE)
Councilmember White motioned to accept Substitute Bill No . 39-23 , which was seconded by
Council Vice President Niezgodski and carried via a vote by voice.
Clerk Jones read the substitute bill to the Council for its second (2 nd ) reading .
Councilmember Lee requested the committee report.
Council Vice President Niezgodski stated that Substitute Bill No . 41-23 was heard m the
Personnel and Finance Committee and comes with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Lee requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
Kyle Willis, City Controller, with offices on the 12 th floor of the County-City Building, stated
that Substitute Bill No . 41-2 3 amends the list of non-bargaining City positions and max salaries ,
establishes a new full-time position.
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for comments , and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Lee held the public hearing, and nobody spoke.
Councilmember White motioned to send Substitute Bill No . 41-23 to the Full Council with a
favorable recommendation , which was seconded by Council Vice President Niezgodski and
carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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REGULAR MEETING
42-23
June 26, 2023
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , CREATING
THE 2023 TIF BOND SERIES A CAPITAL
FUND (#456)
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its second (2 nd ) reading.
Councilmember Lee requested the committee report.
Council Vice Pre si dent Niezgodski stated that Bill No . 42-23 was heard in the Perso nnel and
Finance Committee and comes with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Lee requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
Kyle Willis , City Controller, with offices on the 12 th floor of the County-City Building, stated
that Bill No. 42-23 creates th e 2023 TIF Bond Series A Capital Fund .
Councilmember Lee asked the Council for comments , and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Lee held the public hearing , and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Tomas Morgan motioned to se nd Bill N o. 42-23 to the Full Council with a
favorable recommendation , which was seconded by Council Vice President Niezgodski and
carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council Pre si dent Sharon McBride -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye
Council Vice President Sheila Niezgo dski -Aye
Councilmember Henry Davi s Jr. -Aye
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Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
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Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
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Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
43-23 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE C ITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , ADDING
CHAPTER 14 , ARTICLE 10 , SECTIONS 14-61
THROUGH AND INCLUDING 14-63
ADDRESSING EXTERMINATION/PEST
CONTROL IN RESIDENTIAL RENT AL UNITS
Bill No. 27-23 was tabled until July 24, 2023.
RISE AND REPORT
Councilmernber Hamann motioned to rise from the Committee of the Whole and report back to
the Full Council , which was seco nded by Co uncil Vice Pres ident Niezgodski and carried via a
vot by voice.
REGULAR MEETING RE CONVENED
President McBride stated th e Full Council is now back in session. This portion of our meeting is
where bills are given a third (3 rd ) reading and action is taken regarding bills that were heard
during the Committee of the Whole.
BILLS ON THE THIRD READING
BILL NO.
21-23
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THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 1301 AND 1305 ELWOOD AVE.
REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO.
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
IN THE
Deputy Clerk Kenneth Hardy read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading , President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated Bill No. 21-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember White motioned to adopt Bill No . 21-23 , seconded by Councilmember Warner,
and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes .
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
25-23 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 1436 BOWMAN .
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
Deputy Clerk Kenneth Hardy read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading, President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated Bill No . 25-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Warner motioned to adopt Bill No . 25-23, seconded by Councilmember Lee ,
and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Ay e
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
28-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA, AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 735 AND 737 CLEVELAND ,
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
Deputy Clerk Kenneth Hardy read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading, President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated Bill No . 28-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Hamann motioned to adopt Bill No . 28-23 , seconded by Councilmember Lee,
and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
I Council President Sharon McBride -Aye I Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
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REGULAR MEETING June 26~ 2023
Counci lm ember Canneth Lee -Ay e Counci lm ember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Counci l member Troy Warner-A ye Councilm ember Eli Wax -Aye
Counci lm ember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
29-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANC
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CI
E OF
TY OF
NDING
ERTY
D 1218
TNO.
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA, AME
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROP
LOCATED 752 CLEVELAND , 1216 AN
VAN BUREN , COUNCILMANIC DISTRIC
1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIA NA
Deputy C lerk Kenneth Hardy read the bill to the Counci l for its third (3 rd ) reading .
After the third (3 rd ) reading, President McBride requested a committee report.
Counci lm ember Lee stated Bill No . 29-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Fu ll Council with a favorab le recommendation.
Councilmember Lee motioned to adopt Bill No. 29-23 , seconded by Counci lm ember Warner,
and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Counci l Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Ay e
Councilmember Cann eth Lee -Aye Counci lm ember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Counci lm ember Troy Warner-Aye Counci lmember Eli Wax -Aye
Counci lm ember Lori K . Hamann -Aye Counci l member Karen L. White -Ay e
Counci lm ember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
30 -23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINAN
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CI
CE OF
TY OF
NDING
PERTY
THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AME
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PRO
LOCATED 90 1 AND 905 BLAINE
COUNCILMAN IC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
AVE
THE
Deputy C lerk Kenneth Hardy read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading, President McBride requested a committee report .
Cou nci lm ember Lee stated Bill No . 30-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Fu ll Council with a favorab le recommendation.
Councilmember Tomas Morgan motioned to adopt Bill No. 30-23 , seconded by Counc ii Vice
President Niezgodski , and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes .
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sh eila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilm ember Canneth Lee -Aye Counci lm ember Henry Davis Jr. -Ay e
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Counci lm ember Eli Wax -Aye
Counci lm ember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Counci lmember Karen L. White -Aye
Cou ncilm ember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
31 -23
12
THIRD READING ON AN ORDINAN CE OF
TY OF
NDING
PERTY
RMAN
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE Cl
THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AME
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PRO
LOCATED 909 AND 9 11 SHE
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
Deputy Clerk Kenneth Hardy read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading , President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated Bill No . 31-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Warner motioned to adopt Bill No . 31-23 , seconded by Council Vice President
Niezgodski , and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes .
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Ay e Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
32-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 906 AND 910 LAWNDALE
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
Deputy Clerk Kenneth Hardy read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading , President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated Bill No. 32-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Hamann motioned to adopt Bill No . 32-23 , seconded by Council Vice President
Niezgodski, and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
33-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 816 A D 822 LAWNDALE
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO . 2 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
Deputy Clerk Kenneth Hardy read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading, President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated Bill No . 33-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Council Vice President Niezgodski motioned to adopt Bill No . 33-23, seconded by
Councilmember Warner, and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes .
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Ay e Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Ay e
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 744 AND 746 CLEVELAND
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO . 1 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 744 AND 746 CLEVELAND
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO . 1 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
Deputy Clerk Kenneth Hardy read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading .
After the third (Yd) reading, President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated Bill No . 34-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember White motioned to adopt Bill No. 34-23, s econded by Council Vice President
Niezgodski , and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K . Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
36-23 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 809 AND 813 CLEVELAND
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
Deputy Clerk Kenneth Hardy read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading .
After the third (3 rd ) reading, President McBride requested a committee report .
Councilmember Lee stated Bill N o. 36-23 wa s heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember White motioned to adopt Bill No . 36-23 , seconded by Councilmember Tomas
Morgan , and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Nie zgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
37-23
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THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COU NCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 1215 AND 1217 VAN BUREN
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
(SUBSTITUTE)
REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
Deputy Clerk Kenneth Hardy read the substitute bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading, President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated Substitute Bill No . 3 7-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole
and comes to the Full Council with a favorabl e recommendation .
Council Vice President Niezgodski motioned to adopt Substitute Bill No . 3 7-23 , seconded by
Councilmember Warner, and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Ay e
38-23 THIRD READING O AN ORDINANC E OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING
THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 1202 S LAFAYETTE
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
(SUBSTITUTE)
Deputy Clerk Kenneth Hardy read the substitute bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading , President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated Substitute Bill No . 38-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole
and comes to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation .
Councilmember Hamann motioned to adopt Substitute Bill No. 38-23 , seconded by Council Vice
President Niez godski , and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K . Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Ay e
39-23 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 $110 ,654 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
(#101), $1,195 ,000 FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION
FUND (#201), $56 ,000 FROM THE CENTRAL SERVICES
FUND (#222), $3 ,127 ,099 FROM THE LOCAL INCOME TAX -
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND (#408), $1 ,000 ,000 FROM
THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CONVENTION
DEVELOPMENT AREA (#413), $2 ,322 ,376 FROM THE 2018
TIF PARK BOND CAP IT AL FUND (#452), $1 ,482 ,530 FROM
THE 2017 PARK BOND CAPITAL FUND (#471), $100 ,000
FROM THE PARKING GARAGES FUND (#601), $100 ,000
FROM THE SEW AGE WORKS OPERATIONS FUND (#641 ),
AND $60 ,000 FROM THE CENTURY CENTER CAPITAL
FUND (#671) (SUBSTITUTE)
Deputy Clerk Kenneth Hardy read the substitute bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading .
After the third (3 rd ) reading, President McBride requested a committee report.
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REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
Councilmember Lee stated Substitute Bill No . 39-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole
and comes to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation .
Council Vice President Niezgodski motioned to adopt Substitute Bill No . 39-23 , seconded by
Councilmember Warner, and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Ay e Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
40-23 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
Deputy Clerk Kenneth Hardy read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading, President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated Bill No. 40-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a fa vorable recommendation.
Councilmember White motioned to adopt Bill No . 40-23, seconded by Councilmember Warner,
and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes .
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
41-23 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 OFFI CERS AND NON-
BARGAINING EMPLOYEES OF EXECUTIVE
DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
BEND FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023 , TO
ESTABLISH ONE NEW FULL-TIME POSITION
Deputy Clerk Kenneth Hardy read the bill to the Council for its third (3 rd ) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading , President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated Bill No . 41-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation .
Councilmember Warner motioned to adopt Bill No . 41-23 , seconded by Councilmember Tomas
Morgan , and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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REGULAR MEETING
42-23
June 26, 2023
THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , CREA TING
THE 2023 TIF BOND SERIES A CAPITAL
FUND (#456)
Deputy Clerk Kenneth Hardy read the bill to the Council for its third (Yd) reading.
After the third (3 rd ) reading, President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Lee stated Bill No . 42-23 was heard in the Committee of the Whole and comes
to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Councilmember Tomas Morgan motioned to correct a scrivener's error to reflect the creation of
the "2023 TIF Bond Series A Capital Fund ," which was seconded by Councilmember Lee and
carried via a vote by voice.
Councilmember White motioned to adopt Bill No . 42-23 , seconded by Councilmember Lee , and
carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
RESOLUTIONS
BILL NO.
23-34 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 1405
PORTAGE AVENUE , SOUTH BEND , IN 46616
AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A FIVE-YEAR (5) REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR PEAK
INVESTMENT AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
LLC
Clerk Jones read the resolution to the Council.
After the reading President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Tomas Morgan stated that Bill No . 23-34 was heard in the Community
Investment Committee and comes to th e Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
President McBride requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
Erik Glavich , Director of Growth and Opportunity , with offices on the 14 th floor of the County-
City Building, stated that Bill No . 23-34 is a declaratory resolution for a five-year (5) retail
development real property tax abatement for Peak Investment and Asset Management LLC.
Council President McBride asked Councilmembers for comments.
Councilmember Lee motioned to correct a scrivener 's error changing the zip code from "46616"
to "46628 ," which was seconded by Councilmember Hamann and carried via a vote by voice.
Councilmember Davis Jr. requested infonnation regarding the future businesses that will be in
the shopping center to be located at 1405 Portage A venue.
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REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
Praveen Gulati, petitioner stated that there will be a quick service restaurant , a cafe, a physical
therapy clinic, a grocery store, a barber shop , and whichever other retail will come along.
Erik Glavich stated that the original zip code was correct.
Councilmember Lee motioned to revert the bill to its original title , which was seconded by
Councilmember Warner and carried via a vote by voice.
Council President McBride held the public hearing, and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Lee thanked the petitioner.
Councilmember Warner motioned to adopt Bill No. 23-34 , which was seconded by
Councilmember Tomas Morgan and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes .
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
A RESOLUTlON 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 1202
SOUTH LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD , SOUTH
BEND , IN 46624 AN ECONOMIC
REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF
A TEN-YEAR (10) REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR KCG COMPANIES. LLC
Clerk Jones read the resolution to the Council.
After the reading President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Tomas Morgan stated that Bill No . 23-35 was heard in the Community
Investment Committee and comes to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
President McBride requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
Erik Glavich , Director of Growth and Opportunity , with offices on the 14 th floor of the County-
City Building, stated that Bill No . 23-35 is a declaratory resolution for a ten-year (I 0) multi-
family developmental real property tax abatement petition for KCG Companies, LLC , and is one
(1) of two (2) LIHTC projects the City is supporting.
Council President McBride asked Councilmembers for comments, and nobody spoke.
Council President McBride held the public hearing, and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Warner motioned to adopt Bill No. 23-35 , which was seconded by
Councilmember Lee and carried by a vote of eight (8) ayes and one (I) nay.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Na y
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Ay e
23-36
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND ,
INDlANA , CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5448 DYLAN
DRIV E, SOUTH BEND , IN 46628 AN
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A NINE-YEAR (9) REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR GLC
PORTAGE PRAIRIE , LLC
Clerk Jones read the resolution to the Council.
After the reading President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Tomas Morgan stated that Bill No . 23-36 was heard in the Community
Investment Committee and comes to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation .
President McBride requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
Erik Glavich, Director of Growth and Opportunity , with offices on the 14 th floor of the County-
City Building, stated that Bill No. 23 -36 is a confirming resolution for a nine-year (9) industrial
development real property tax abatement petition for GLC Portage Prairie, LLC .
Council President McBride asked Councilmembers for comments, and nobody spoke .
Council President McBride held the public hearing, and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Warner thanked the petitioner.
Councilmember Lee thanked the petitioner.
Councilmember Warner motioned to adopt Bill No. 23-35, which was seconded by
Councilmember White and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Ay e Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Ay e Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
23-37
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND ,
INDIANA , CONFI RMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA ,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 516 SOUTH
MICHIGAN STREET, SOUTH BEND IN 46601
AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
PURPOSES OF A SIX-YEAR (6) REAL
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
HERSTORIC PROPERTIES , LLC
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 516 SOUTH
MICHIGAN STREET, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601
AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR
REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
PURPOSES OF A TWO-YEAR (2) VACANT
BUILDING TAX ABATEMENT FOR
HERSTORIC PROPERTIES , LLC
Council Vice President Niezgodski motioned to hear Bill No. 23 -3 7 and Bill No. 23-38 together ,
which was seconded by Councilmember White and canied via a vote by voice.
Clerk Jones read the resolutions to the Council.
After the reading President McBride requested the committee reports .
Councilmember Tomas Morgan stated that Bill No. 23-37 and Bill No . 23 -38 were both heard in
the Community Investment Co mmittee , and both come to the Full Council with favorable
recommendations .
President McBride requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
Erik Glavich , Director of Growth and Opportunity , with offices on the 14 th floor of the County-
City Building, stated that Bill No. 23-3 7 is a resolution con finning the adoption of a declaratory
resolution designating South 516 Michigan Street an economic revitalization area for purposes of
a six-year (6) real property tax abatement for Herstoric Properties , LLC. Erik Glavich stated that
Bill No. 23 -38 is a resolution confinning the adoption of a declaratory resolution designating
South 516 Michigan Street an economic revitali za tion area for purpo ses of a two-year (2) vacant
building tax abatement for Herstoric Properties .
Council President McBride asked Councilmembers for comments, and nobody spoke.
Council President McBride held the public hearing , and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Davis Jr. asked if the City would help with curbs and sidewalks in front of the
properties.
Erik Glavich stated that the City has been having discussion s regarding supporting the petitioner.
Councilmember Tomas Morgan thanked the petitioner.
Co uncilmember Lee motioned to adopt Bill No. 23-3 7, which was seconded by Councilmember
Warner and canied by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Ay e Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
Councilmember Lee motioned to adopt Bill No. 23-38 , which was seconded by Councilmember
Warner and canied by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Council member Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
23-39
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH B END ,
INDIANA , CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF
A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION
DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA ,
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 504 SOUTH
LAFAYETTE BOULEY ARD, SOUTH BEND , IN
46601 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION
REGULAR MEETING June 26, 2023
AREA FOR PURPOSES OF AN EIGHT-YEAR
(8) REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR
REAL AMERICA DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Clerk Jones read the resolution to the Council.
After the reading President McBride requested a committee report .
Councilmember Tomas Morgan stated that Bill No . 23-39 was heard in the Community
Investment Committee and comes to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
President McBride requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
Erik Glavich , Director of Growth and Opportunity , with offices on the 14 th floor of the County-
City Building, stated that Bill No. 23 -39 is a confirming resolution for an eight-year (8) mixed
use development real property tax abatement for Real America Development, LLC .
Council President McBride asked Councilmembers for comments , and nobody spoke.
Council President McBride held the public hearing, and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Warner thanked the petitioner.
Councilmember Lee thanked the petitioner.
Councilmember Tomas Morgan motioned to adopt Bill No. 23-39, which was seconded by
Councilmember Lee and carried by a vote of eight (8) ayes and one (1) nay.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Nay
Councilmember Troy Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
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
MULTIPLE PROPERTIES AN ECONOMIC
REVIT ALIZA TI ON AREA FOR PURPOSES OF
A TEN-YEAR (10) REAL PROPERTY TAX
ABATEMENT FOR ADV ANTIX
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Clerk Jones read the resolution to the Council.
After the reading President McBride requested a committee report.
Councilmember Tomas Morgan stated that Bill No. 23 -40 was heard in the Community
Investment Committee and comes to the Full Council with a favorable recommendation.
President McBride requested that the petitioner(s) state their name and address and share key
points before the council.
Erik Glavich , Director of Growth and Opportunity , with offices on the 14 th floor of the County-
City Building, stated that Bill No. 23 -36 is a declaratory resolution for a ten-year (10) multi-
family development real property tax abatement petition for Advantix Development Corporation.
Council President McBride asked Councilmembers for comments , and nobody spoke.
Council President McBride held the public hearing, and nobody spoke.
Councilmember Warner thanked everyone that worked on the RFP .
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Councilmember White motioned to adopt Bill No . 23-40 , which was seconded by Council Vice
President Niezgodski and carried by a vote of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -A ye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Troy Warner -Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
BILLS ON FIRST READING
BILL NO .
44-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 1006 ST VINCENT STREET
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 4 IN THE
CITY OF SOU TH BEND , INDIANA
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its first (1 st) reading.
Counci lmem ber Hamann motioned to send Bill No . 44-23 to the South Bend Planning
Commission on July 17, 2023 , and to the Zoning and Annexation Committee for a public hearing
and third (3 rd ) reading on July 24, 2023 , seconded by Councilmember Lee, and carried by a vote
of nine (9) ayes.
Council President Sharon McBride -Aye Council Vice President Sheila Niezgodski -Aye
Councilmember Canneth Lee -Aye Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. -Aye
Councilmember Tro y Warner-Aye Councilmember Eli Wax -Aye
Councilmember Lori K. Hamann -Aye Councilmember Karen L. White -Aye
Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan -Aye
45-23 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE C ITY OF THE
SOUTH BEND , INDIANA , AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED 1018 N FRANCES STREET,
COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO . 4 IN THE
CITY OF SOUTH BEND , INDIANA
Clerk Jones read the bill to the Council for its first (15 1) reading.
Council Vice President Niezgodski motioned to send Bill No . 45-23 to the South Bend Planning
Commission on July 17, 2023 , and to the Zoning and Annexation Committee for a public hearing
and third (3 rd ) reading on July 24, 2023 , seconded by Councilmember Tomas Morgan, and
carried via vote by voice.
UNFINISHED BUSINE SS
Councilmember Davi s Jr. thanked the South Bend Police Department regarding funeral escorts
and spoke about previous illegal dumping prevention methods. Councilmember Davis Jr. spoke
about councilmember interaction with RFPs .
NEW BUSINESS
None.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Joseph Wilting , 2405 Erskine Boulevard , South Bend IN 46614 , spoke regarding illegal parking.
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ADJOURNMENT
Council President Sharon McBride adjourned the meeting at 9:32 p.m.
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