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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-92 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JANUARY 27, 1992 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, January 27, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Luecke, Washington, Kelly, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Duda, Coleman and Ladewski 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 January 13, 1992 meetings of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ Steve Luecke /s /Loretta Duda Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the January 13, 1992 meetings of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1913 -92 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA PUBLICLY COMMENDING SANDY COMBS FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. WHEREAS, the Common Council acknowledges that Sandy Combs served as its appointee to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission since January of 1985; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission, pursuant to Indiana State Law, has specific authority in the areas of land acquisition, selling and leasing property; remodeling; rebuilding and maintenance; and providing financial assistance for redevelopment purposes; and WHEREAS, the developments in the East Bank, the Studebaker Corridor, the West Washington Revitalization Area, Airport Project 2010, and the Downtown, are just some of the many positive programs promoted and developed with the assistance of Redevelopment Commission; and WHEREAS, Sandy Combs has brought financial expertise,dedication and leadership through his positive programs promoted and developed with the assistance of the Redevelopment Commission; and WHEREAS, Sandy Combs has brought financial expertise, dedication and leadership through his position as a Commissioner, which has resulted in jobs, new constructio and improvements benefitting our entire city. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby publicly commends SANDY COMBS for his many years of dedicated service to the South Bend Redevelopment Commission. SECTION II. The Council sincerely thanks SANDY COMBS for his many contributions and the giving of his time, expertise, and dedication which have enlightened and se a positive tone for the redevelopment throughout of the City. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Stephen Luecke Cleo Washington Roland Kelly Ann Puzzello Linas Slavinskas Thomas Zakrzewski Sean Coleman Loretta Duda Eugene Ladewski 6)00 A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Members Luecke and Puzzello made the presentation. John Leisenring, Deputy Controller, spoke in favor of the resolution. Council Member Kelly made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Duda. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to set a meeting of February 3, at 5:00 P.M., to have public hearing and third reading on Bill No. 13 -92, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:02 p.m., and reconvened at 8: p.m. Council Member Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on January 13, 1992 at 8:11 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Puzzello presiding. BILL NO. 79 -91 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEYS TI BE VACATED ARE THE FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH ALLEYS NORTH OF PORTAGE, LOCATED BETWEEN LELAND AVE. AND FOREST AVE.; EXCLUDING THE PORTIONS OF THE NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN FOREST AVE. AND LELAND AVE., WHICH INTERSECTS THE ALLEYS TO BE VACATED FOR A TOTAL DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 960 FEET, AND A WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY 12 FEET. Council Member Coleman made a motion to return this bill to the Board of Public Works for further review, and set it for public hearing on February 24, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. BILL NO. 3 -92 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF TWYCKENHAM DR., LOCATED BETWEEN THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF WALL ST., AND THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF WALL ST., INCLUDING THE RADIUS AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THESE INTERSECTING ALLEYS, FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 164.8 FEET. Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until February 10, at the request of the petitioner, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 81 -91 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2 -10, ADDRESSING STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Coleman made a motion to amend this bill, as on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. Council Member Luecke reported that the Rules Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Counci: Member Slavinskas made the presentation for the bill. He indicted this bill allows for the Council President to serve on all standing committees and shall not vote except in the event of a tie, or when present to constitute a quorum; and citizen members of the committee will have a vote. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 6 -91 A BILL TAX ANTICIPATION TIME WARRANTS FOR 1992. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Puzzello reported the Personnel and Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended ii to the Council favorable. John Leisenring, Deputy Controller, made the presentatiol for the bill. He indicated they were again requesting authorization to borrow Tax Anticipation Warrants in 1992 and will be repaying these loans with the December ta: settlement. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 9 -92 A BILL OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING SECTION 9 -2 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "FIRE PREVENTION ORDINANCE ". This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Ladewski reported that the Public Safety Committee had met on this bill and recommended it t the Council favorable. Council Member Coleman made a motion to amend this bill in Section I, by changing Department of Code Enforcement to Office of the Building Commissioner, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. Bert Prawat, Assistant Chief, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill amende the City's Fire Prevention Ordinance in order to update to the 1990 edition of the Irene K. Gammon, City Clerk Joseph E. Kernan, Mayor A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Slavinskas ' read the resolution. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1914 -92 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMENDING KATHERINE HUMPHREYS FOR HER MORE THAN FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS CONTROLLER TO THE CITY. ' WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana proudly recognizes that KATHERINE "KATIE" HUMPHREYS has diligently and enthusiastically served the citizens of South Bend as City Controller since January 1, 1988; and WHEREAS, during this time, Katie Humphreys has earned the reputation of providing sound financial management advice; of demonstrating a constructive spirit of full disclosure; of providing strong financial and professional leadership; and for having a caring attitude and positive philosophy; and WHEREAS, for the first time in our City's history, the City Controller, namely Katherine Humphreys, was presented the "Award of Financial Reporting Achievement" by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA); and WHEREAS, the GFOA highlighted the award - winning comprehensive annual financial report of the City prepared by Katie Humphreys and her staff, as an example of how reports should constructively and clearly communicate financial disclosures; and WHEREAS, the Council also notes with pride that Katie Humphreys has provided keen insights and clear perspectives in her many other capacities such as being a member of the Board of Public Works, Century Center Board of Managers, the City's Wage and Benefit Negotiating Teams, the Hotel /Motel Tax Board, the Industrial Revolving Loan Fund Board, the Entertainment District Board, as well as the United Way Campaign; and ' WHEREAS, some of the other innovative accomplishments which Katie successfully initiated include: the Cafeteria Plan, an improved Health Insurance Program, the Benefits Fair, the installation of a new computer system to better address the needs of the City, and assisted in the Studebaker Corridor and Wastewater Treatment Plant Bond issues, and the refinancing of the Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium. WHEREAS, Katie Humphreys has ably represented the City at various conventions;is perhaps the only Controller to have a dance named after her (Do the "Katie "'), and will undoubtedly be named to the IACT all -time pub b -ball team. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND INDIANA, as follows: SECTION I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly commends and thanks KATHERINE "KATIE" HUMPHREYS for her more than four years of dedicated public service as our City Controller. SECTION II. The Common Council publicly acknowledges Katie's countless contributions and selfless dedication to pursue goals of sound fiscal responsibility and accountability; to foster new and improved financial reporting systems, and to strive to reach for excellence in all of her many tasks and municipal endeavors. SECTION III. The Council sincerely wishes KATIE HUMPHREYS continued success, both professionally and personally, as she embarks on new challenges and opportunities in the years ahead. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Stephen Luecke Cleo Washington Roland Kelly Sean Coleman Ann Puzzello Linas Slavinskas Thomas Zakrzewski Loretta Eugene Ladewski Irene K. Gammon, City Clerk Joseph E. Kernan, Mayor Indiana Fire Prevention Code. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Luecke made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: 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 8:23 p.m. Council President Luecke presiding and nine members present. BILLS, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 8237 -92 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2 -10, ADDRESSING STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL. This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to amend the bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8238 -92 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TAX ANTICIPATION TIME WARRANTS FOR 1992. This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8239 -92 AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING SECTION 9 -2 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "FIRE PREVENTION ORDINANCE ". This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to amend the bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The motion carried. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION 92 -1 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1920 N. KENMORE STREET TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A 5 YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR AQUARIUS TOOL & MOLD, INC. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until February 10, due to the absence of a petitioner, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. RESOLUTION 92 -2 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3603 PROGRESS DRIVE TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A 5 YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR AUTOMATIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until February 10, due to the absence of a petitioner, seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. RESOLUTION 1915 -92 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1400 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR LOCK JOINT TUBE, INC. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and 292 WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 1400 Riverside Dr. and which is more particularly described as follows: A part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 38 North, Range 2 East, City of South bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said quarter section; thence South 0 degrees 07 minutes 29 seconds West 815.52 feet along the east line of said section to the north boundary, extended of Voorde Drive; thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes 09 seconds West 1,288.56 feet along said extended boundary and the north boundary of said Voorde Drive to the east boundary of Kenmore Street (formerly Progress Drive); thence North 0 degrees 18 minutes 51 seconds East 1,260.40 feet along said east boundary, and said east boundary extended, to the point of beginning of this description; thence North 0 degrees 18 minutes 51 seconds East 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 16 seconds East 215.00 feet; thence South 0 degrees 18 minutes 51 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 16 seconds West 215 feet to the point of beginning and containing 1.086 acres, more or less. Also, above described lot is subject to a 20 -foot utility easement, the centerline of which is parallel to, and 146.41 feet south of the northern boundary of said lot. Also, said lot is subject to 30 -foot building setback lines adjacent to all above described courses, except the course along the western boundary which is subject to a 60 -foot building setback line. with said real estate having the following Key No. 18 2110 4067, as an Economic Revitalization Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12- .1 -2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows. Section I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Personal Property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. Section II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted real property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et seq. Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /S/ Stephen Luecke Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Greg Freehauf, General Manager of Lock Joint Tube made the presentation. He indicated they were purchasing $1,250,000 worth of equipment to improve production, thereby making them more competitive. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1916 -92 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3620 WEST MCGILL STREET AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR BANGOR REFRIGERATION BUILDING ADDITION PROJECT. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as 3620 West McGill Drive South and which is more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 28; thence South 90 °48'05" West along the North line of said Quarter Section, 1305.00 feet; thence South 00 °00123" West along the centerline of Kenmore Street, 363.70 feet; thence South 09 °59137" East along said centerline, 486.87 feet to the centerline intersection of Kenmore street and McGill Street; thence South 80 °00123" West along the centerline of McGill Street, 303.50 feet; thence North 89 °59'37" West along said centerline, 270.66 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence South 00 °00'00" West, 401.41 feet; thence North 89 °50137" West, 523.60 feet; thence North 00 °02141" East, 401.40 feet; thence South 89 °59137" West, 523.23 feet to the Point of Beginning, and containing 4.823 acres more or less and is subject to all easements, restrictions, and or limitations of record. with said real estate having the following Key No. 25 500 5059, as an Economic Revitalization Area; and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12- .1 -2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows. Section I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Personal Property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. Section II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted real property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years, and further determines that the petition complies with Chapter 2, Article 6, of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend and Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et seq. Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Stephen Luecke Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Robert Voss, 24750 Greenfield, made the presentation. He indicated this tax abatement would allow them to increase their employment to 70 employees, adding 30 new jobs. He indicated this would allow them to expand into more product lines, thus becoming more competitive in the market. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1917 -92 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADDRESSING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. WHEREAS, there are approximately 43 million persons with physical or mental disabilities living in the United States; and WHEREAS, approximately ten percent of persons between the ages of 10 and 64 are disabled with sixty -seven percent of those individuals being unemployed; and WHEREAS, the first phase of the Americans with Disability Act Committee Act will take effect on January 26, 1991; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has appointed an Americans with Disabilities Committee to represent all of the major departments, bureaus, and other agencies of the City to assist with the administration of the ADA; and WHEREAS, the Common Council acknowledges that Title II of the ADA requires that the City designate at least one (1) responsible employee to coordinate compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act; and WHEREAS, the City acknowledges that this new federal law provides comprehensive civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public services, public accommodations, and services operated by private entities and telecommunications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council and the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act hereby commit the City to do all that is reasonably necessary to meet the compliance requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). SECTION II. The City hereby designates and makes available to the public the name, office address, and office telephone of the "responsible employee" who will coordinate compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act for the City of South Bend: c) 94 Jeffery M. Jankowski, Assistant City Attorney City Attorney's Office, 1400 County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson, South Bend, IN 46601, (219)284 -9241 SECTION III. The City wishes to acknowledge publicly the pro bono assistance provided by the Law Firm of Barnes & Thornburg through its attorney Adam Milani, who has assisted Don Fozo, the Building Commissioner for the City of South Bend and St. Joseph County, and John Embrickson, the "responsible employee" for ADA compliance for St. Joseph County; as we work together to meet all of those compliance reqirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Stephen Luecke Cleo Washington Roland Kelly Sean Coleman Irene K. Gammon, City Clerk Ann Puzzello Linas Slavinskas Thomas Zakrzewski Loretta Eugene Ladewski Joseph E. Kernan, Mayor A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Ladewski made the presentation. He indicated this resolution officially appoints the "Responsible Employee" for the City who will oversee ADA compliance. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 10 -92 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED A 3207 SOUTH HIGH STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 11 -92 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: WEST JEFFERSON STREET FROM THE WEST LINE OF LOT #32 RUNNING EAST TO 40 FEET EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF LOT #29 IN ANN THOMAS SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 270 FEET. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the Zoning and Vacation Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading February 10, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 12 -92 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 2 -13 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND TO ENUMERATE CERTAIN FUNCTIONS OF THAT DEPARTMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading February 10, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 13 -92 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF PARK PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION. This bill had first reading. Council Member Slavinskas reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to set it for public hearing and third reading February 3, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to suspend the rules and have first reding on Bill No. 14 -92, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILL NO. 14 -92 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATION AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PORTAGE ROAD AND THE EAST -WEST TOLL ROAD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Coleman made a motion to set Bill Nos. 64 and 82 -91 for public hearing and third reading February 10 and refer them to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Vicky Black, 1218 E. Dayton, spoke regarding Riley High School. She supported the school remaining in the Ewing area. There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council Member Coleman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: President(,/ ��� �tj