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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-28-99 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1999 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, met in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, June 28, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Invocation and Pledge to the Flag were given. ROLL CALL Present: James Aranowski Charlotte Pfeifer Roland Kelly Karl King David Varner Andrew Uj dak Sean Coleman John Hosinski Rod Sniadecki Absent: None REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: The sub - committee has inspected the minutes of the June 14, 1999 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. s /Sean Coleman s/David Varner Councilmember Kelly made a motion that the minutes of the June 14, 1999 meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file. Councilmember Aranowski seconded the motion which carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS APPOINTMENT TO TRANSPO BOARD Council President Coleman announced the reappointment of Mr. Emil "Lucky" Reznik to the TRANSPO Board. Mr. Emil was present at the meeting and addressed the Council. He advised that he has been a member of the TRANSPO Board for thirty-two (32) years and appreciates the support the Council has given to TRANSPO. Mr. Reznik stated that they hope to see some real changes when they bring AMTRAK on track. RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:08 p.m. Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Chairman Pfeifer presiding. BILL NO. 41-99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 WEST MARION STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Kelly made a motion to continue this bill indefinitely at the request of the Petitioner. Councilmember Aranowski seconded the motion which carried. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1999 BILL NO. 45-99 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND ESTABLISHING TWO ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE SOUTH BEND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT AREA Councilmember Kelly made a motion to continue this bill until the July 12, 1999 meeting of the Council at the request of the petitioner. Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried. BILL NO. 46-99 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM CERTAIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ACCOUNT FUNDS INTO OTHER CDBG ACCOUNTS Councilmember Kelly made a motion to continue this bill until the July 26, 1999 meeting of the Council at the request of the petitioner. Councilmember Hosinski seconded the motion which carried. RISE AND REPORT Council President Coleman made a motion to rise and report to the full Council. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried. ATTEST: ATTEST: oretta J. Dlda(�%ity Cl rk Charlotte Pfeifer, Chairpe o Committee of the Whole REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 7:10 p.m. Council President Sean Coleman presided with nine (9) members present. BILLS - THIRD READING As Bill Nos. 41 -99, 45 -99 and 46 -99 were all continued, there were no third reading of bills at this time. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2753 -99 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1129 SORIN STREET AND 1130 SORIN STREET AS A RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF SOUTH BEND, INC. WHEREAS, a Statement ofBenefits and apetition for residential real property tax abatement has been submitted to and filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1999 City of South Bend, Indiana, requesting that the area commonly known as 1129 Sorin St. and 1130 Sorin St., South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: Street Address Legal Description Key Number 1130 Sorin Street Lot 8 Park Place 1" Addition 18 -5082 -2858 1129 Sorin Street Lot 49 Park Place 2nd Addition 18 -5084 -2998 be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et sea., and; WHEREAS, the Department of Community and Economic Development has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as a Residentially Distressed Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1, et seg., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76, et sea., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Community and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as a Residentially Distressed Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the petition for real property tax abatement and the Statement of Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the area meets one of the following conditions as formally established in Ordinance No. 8845 -97, which was passed on December 8, 1997: A. The area is comprised of parcels that are either unimproved or contain only one (1) or two (2) family dwellings designed for up to four (4) families, including accessory buildings for those dwellings; or B. Any dwellings in the area are not permanently occupied and are: i. the subject to an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or C. Parcels of property in the area: i. have been sold and not redeemed under IC 6- 1.1 -24 and IC 6- 1.1 -25; or ii. are owned by a unit of local government; or D. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are not permanently occupied or a significant number of parcels in the area are vacant land; or E. A significant number of dwelling units within the area are: i. the subject to an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; or F. The area has experienced a net loss in the number of dwelling units, as documented by census information, local building and demolition permits, or certificates of occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the United States; or REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1999 G. The area (plus any areas previously designated under this subsection) will not exceed ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the Council's jurisdiction. SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is reasonable for projects of this nature; C. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment; and D. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. E. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is rehabilitated to meet local code standards for habitability. F. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling rehabilitation is completed within five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed described redevelopment can be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits and the petition for real property tax abatement consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION V. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Community and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated as a Residentially Distressed Area and hereby adopts a Resolution designating this area as a Residentially Distressed Area for purposes of real property tax abatement. SECTION VI. The designation as a Residentially Distressed Area shall be limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VII. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years. SECTION VIII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice ofthe adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3 -1 and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said publication providing notice ofthe public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. SECTION IX. Pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2, the rehabilitation must meet all local code standards for habitability as a specific condition of having such property be designated as a residentially distressed area. SECTION X. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Sean Coleman Member of the Common Council Councilmember Kelly reported that the Community and Economic Development Committee met on this bill and recommends this Resolution to the Council favorably. Ms. Carol Belin, Home Ownership Coordinator, Neighborhood Housing Services of South Bend, Inc., 803 North Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1999 Ms. Belin stated that NHS is continuing its work in the Perley School area on streets that include Chalfant, Bissell and Sorin which are located east of Eddy Street and South of State Road #23. She further noted that NHS has been working in partnership with the City, Habitat for Humanity, South Bend Housing Authority, Housing Development Corporation and private owners. A substantial revitalization has been taking place in this neighborhood. Ms. Belin asked for tax abatement for two (2) lots on Sorin Street. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to address the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember King made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Kelly seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2754 -99 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1137 S. LAFAYETTE BLVD. AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR EXACTO, INC OF SOUTH BEND WHEREAS, a petition for personal property tax abatement consideration has been filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, requesting that the area commonly known as (insert street name here), South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING AT THE SW CORNER OF LOT 7, STULL'S EDITION; THENCE, N ALONG THE E RIGHT -OF -WAY OF AN ALLEY A DISTANCE OF 336.06 FEET + OR - TO A POINT; SAID POINT BEING THE NW CORNER OF THE S %2 OF LOT 64, SOUTH BEND CITY EDITION; THENCE, E ALONG THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF SAID %2 OF LOT 64 WHICH IS ON THE WESTERN RIGHT -OF -WAY OF LAFAYETTE BLVD.; THENCE, S A DISTANCE OF 275 FEET + OR - TO THE SE CORNER OF LOT 6, STULL'S SECOND EDITION; THENCE, W A DISTANCE OF 125 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE, S 66 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE, W 40 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING. ALL BEING WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH, STATE OF INDIANA. and which has Key Number 18- 8006 -0288, 18- 8002 -0115, 18- 8006 -0282, 18- 8006 - 028201, 18- 8006- 0285,18- 8006 - 028501,18- 8002 -0116, be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area; and under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et seq., and; WHEREAS, the Department of Community and Economic Development has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1, et seg., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76, et sea., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Community and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1999 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5 et. seg., that: a. The estimate of the cost of the new manufacturing equipment is reasonable for equipment of that type; b. That the estimate of the number of individuals that will be employed or whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed installation of new manufacturing equipment; C. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals that will be employed or whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed installation of new manufacturing equipment. d. Any other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed new manufacturing equipment; and e. The totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction requested. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed new manufacturing equipment can be reasonably expected to yield the benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits as set forth in Section 1 through 3 of the Petition for Personal Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form completed by the petitioner, said form being prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -4.5. SECTION III. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Community and Economic Development Committee's favorable recommendation, that the area herein described be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of personal property tax abatement and hereby makes such a designation. SECTION IV. The Common Council determines that such designation is for personal property tax abatement only and shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION V. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years. SECTION VI. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Personal Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3 -1, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. SECTION VII. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Sean Coleman Member of the Common Council Councilmember Kelly reported that the Community and Economic Development Committee met on this bill and recommends this Resolution to the Council favorably. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1999 Mr. Gunther W. Jordan, 1137 South Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution. Mr. Gunther informed the Council that EXACTO, Inc. is a precision machine shop that makes parts for diesel engine fuel injector systems, turbo chargers and air compressors for trucks. They are in the process of getting a new customer and older equipment needs to be replaced in order to stay competitive. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to address the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Sniadecki seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2755 -99 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4245 MEGHAN BEELER COURT AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A THREE (3) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR ROBERT M. WILCOX WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement has been filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common council of the City of South Bend, Indiana requesting that the area commonly known as 4245 Meghan Beeler Court, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, GERMAN TOWNSHIP, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS: LOT 4A AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF "WEST CLEVELAND ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK, SECTION ONE, SECOND REPLAT" AS RECORDED BY DOCUMENT 9848694 IN THE RECORDS OF THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA RECORDER'S OFFICE. SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL HIGHWAYS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. and which has Key Number 25- 1013 - 020108, be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et. sea.-and; WHEREAS, the Department of Community and Economic Development has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1, et. sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76, et seg., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Community and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of Benefits form completed by the Petitioner meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et. seg., for tax abatement. 1 L REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1999 SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature; C. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; D. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be employed of whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation; E. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; and F. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II of the Petitioner for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Community and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a Resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of real property tax abatement. SECTION V. The designation as an Economic Revitalization Area shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of three (3) years. SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3 -1 and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. SECTION VIII. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Sean Coleman Member of the Common Council Councilmember Kelly reported that the Community and Economic Development Committee met on this bill and recommends this Resolution to the Council favorably. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1999 Mr. Bob Wilcox, President and CEO, Michiana Micro, Inc., dba Connecting Point, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution. Mr. Wilcox stated that Connecting Point is a seventeen (17) year old self started privately owned company. They have been working in a two thousand (2,000) square foot building for the last seventeen (17) years and for the last four (4) have been looking for a location for a new facility. Mr. Wilcox stated that one of the fastest growing areas is the build to order model in the computer industry and they need more space for their business. They are not a retail business. Connecting Point assembles computer components and are outbound systems integrators for large scale companies as well as providing repair and support of systems. A larger facility is needed to take advantage of industry growth opportunities. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. There being no one present wishing to address the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this Resolution, Councilmember Kelly made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember King seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2756 -99 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT TO THE STATE OF INDIANA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING FUND GRANT WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes the need to improve, protect and preserve both its commercial corridors and nodes and the adjacent neighborhoods through community -based planning and research; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, wishes to obtain a Community Planning Fund Grant from the Indiana Department of Commerce as authorized by the State of Indiana under I.C. 4 -4 -15 as a reimbursement after project costs are paid by the City of South Bend, Indiana, for the Keller Park Neighborhood Strategic Plan as part of the Portage Avenue Corridor Initiative; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, is hereby authorized to submit, to the Department of Commerce, the 1999 Community Planning Fund Grant application in the amount of $10,000; and to take all other necessary actions to secure these funds. SECTION II. That the City of South Bend has committed the requisite local funds in the amount of at least $10,000 from the Good Neighborhood/Good Neighborhoods fund as matching funds for said project, that such funds are available contingent upon receipt of funding from the Indiana Department of Commerce. SECTION III. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Sean Coleman Member of the Common Council Ms. Sherece Tolbert, Neighborhood Planner, Planning & Neighborhood Development, Community & Economic Development, Suite 416, 205 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1999 Ms. Tolbert stated that the Resolution submitted for consideration authorizes the Mayor to submit an application to the State for a$ 10,000.00 Community Planning Fund Grant. This grant is needed to provide funds to assist in the creation of the Keller Park Neighborhood Strategic Plan process. The Plan will be a part of the Portage Avenue Corridor Initiative Planning process and will be used as a guide by the Keller Park Neighborhood Association. The City of South Bend has pledged $10,000.00, the Neighborhood Resources and Technical Service Corporation has pledged $5,000.00 and Expanded Metal Company of Indiana has pledged $1,000.00 for this endeavor.. A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. Mr. Bill Borders, President, Keller Park Neighborhood Association, 946 Roosevelt, South Bend, Indiana, advised the Council that the money is needed for improvements to the area which is visible to Portage Avenue and Riverside Drive. There was no one present wishing to speak to the Council in opposition to this Resolution. Therefore, Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Sniadecki seconded the motion which carried and the Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. BILLS - FIRST READING BILL NO. 48-99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1710 EDISON ROAD, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Varner made a motion to refer this bill to the Area Plan Commission. Councilmember Aranowski seconded the motion which carried. BILL NO. 49-99 A BILL APPROPRIATING $80,000 FROM THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING PREDEVELOPMENT COSTS This bill had first reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to refer this bill to the Community and Economic Development Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on July 12, 1999. Councilmember Pfeifer seconded the motion which carried. BILL NO. 50 -99 A BILL PROHIBITING ULTIMATE FIGHTING IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to refer this bill to the Health and Public Safety Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on July 12, 1999. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried. BILL NO. 51 -99 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE PROVISIONS FOR LICENSING OF TAXICAB COMPANIES, VEHICLES AND DRIVERS This bill had first reading. Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on July 12, 1999. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried. REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS JUNE 28, 1999 REPORTS FROM AREA PLAN COMMISSION Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion that the following bill Nos. 36 -99, 37 -99 and 39 -99 be referred to the Zoning and Annexation Committee and set for Public Hearing and Third Reading on July 12, 1999. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. 1. BILL NO. 36 -99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501 NORTH OLIVE STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 2. BILL NO. 37 -99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF NORTHSIDE BOULEVARD AND ST. LOUIS AVENUE FORMERLY 833 NORTHSIDE BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 3. BILL NO. 39-99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 511 E. COLFAX, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Additionally, Councilmember Pfeifer made a motion to strike the following bill No. 38 -99 from Council consideration as the Petitioner has asked that the bill be withdrawn. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 38 -99 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE 3150 BLOCK OF PRAIRIE AVENUE (S.R. 923) IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA NEW BUSINESS APPOINTMENT TO ANIMAL CONTROL COMMISSION President Coleman advised that this is the first public notice of the Council's intention to make an appointment to the Animal Control Commission. He noted that the Council has received interest from a current appointee. Citizens interested in serving on the Commission should forward letters of interest to the Council. 2. APPOINTMENT TO REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION President Coleman indicated that as of August 31, 1999, there will be a position available on the Redevelopment Commission. This is the first notice that the Council will be accepting letters of interest from citizens with regard to that position. He noted that a current commission member will be resigning. 3. NOTIFICATION OF INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION CONCERNING USE OF CITY VEHICLE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL Councilmember Varner stated that he would like to provide notification that as a result of some of the recent situations regarding the use of City -owned vehicles and the consumption of alcohol, he would like to propose that at the next meeting of the Council a Resolution be presented which would give some direction to the Board of Public Works who have apparently made a decision which he considers to be flawed. The Resolution would suggest that the use of police vehicles and the consumption of alcohol is inconsistent as far as it is inconsistent with use of other vehicles and employees of the City. He noted that the language and considerations of the Resolution are open with no political implications intended. He noted that he hoped that the message would be clear in that the Board would 1 I REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28. 1999 alter their decision with regard to the use of alcohol and police vehicles and give them some direction in what he considers to be a bad decision. 4. PART II - LOITERING CONFERENCE Councilmember Pfeifer reminded the Council that Part II of the Loitering Conference will be held on Friday, August 6, 1999 at IUSB. Part II will cover solutions. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Ms. Joyce Boaler,1606 Hillsdale Road, South Bend, Indiana, expressed her concerns regarding the recent drunk driving incident regarding Police Chief Darrell Gunn and how it was handled. She further stated her concerns about racism as it related to the recent Deguch murder trial and the role the media plays in this regard. Mr. Jim Cierzniak, 1156 E. Victoria Street, South Bend, Indiana, submitted to the Board the April figures for the Hall of Fame and reviewed some of the items with the Council. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, President Coleman adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. ATTEST: oretta J. ud , ty Cl k ATTEST: Sean Coleman, President