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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-12-81 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 1981 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council Chambers of the County -City on Monday, January 12, 1981, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Serge, Szymkowiak, Beck, Taylor, Kopczynski, Crone, Dombrowski, Voorde and McGann Absent. None To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your sub - committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would respect- fully report that it has inspected the minutes of the December 8, 1980, January 5 and January 12, 1981 meetings of the Council and found them correct. The sub - committee, therefore, recommends that the same be approved. December 8 /s /Lewis A. McGann /s /Beverly Crone January 5, 1981 /s /Lewis A. McGann /s /Beverly Crone January 8, 1981 /s /Lewis A. McGann /s /Beverlie J. Beck Council Member Serge made a motion that the minutes of the December 8, 1980, January 5 and January 8, 1981 meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. REPORTS Council Member Voorde indicated that the Economic Development Committee had met with the Redevelopment Department in an attempt to establish criteria for urban development areas in the City. He indicated there would be additional meetings on this subject. Council Member Taylor indicated that the Public Safety Committee had met on Bill No. 146 -80, amending the requirements for smoke detectors, and recommended the bill favorable to the Council. Council Member Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common ,Council of the Whole on Monday, January 12, 1981, at 7:06 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Voorde presiding. BILL NO. 141 -80 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LOAN AGREEMENT, INDENTURE OF TRUST, PROMISORY NOTE, MORTGAGE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 23 -80 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COM- MISSION RELATING TO CLAEYS REALTY, AN INDIANA PARTNERSHIP PROJECT. This being the time heretofore set.for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and op- ponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Charles Boynton, attorney for Claeys, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this $450,000 bond issue would be used for expansion and remodeling of the facilities located at 525 S. Taylor. He indicated this will create five new jobs in the community. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12; 1981 COMMITTEE.OF.THE.WHOLE_.MEETING BILL NO. 143 -80 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LOAN AGREEMENT, INDENTURE OF TRUST, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, AND APPROVING RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOP - MENT COMMISSION RELATING TO LIRA'S TIMBERLINE INC. PROJECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kevin Butler, attorney for Cira's made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this $300,000 issue would be used to construct improvements and to acquire and install furnishings, fixtures and equipment to be used in a supermarket. He indicated that forty full and part -time jobs will be created. Council Member Serge made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 144 -80 A BILL APPROPRIATING $200,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP - MENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOW- INTEREST LOAN FUND FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Patrick McMahon, Director of Redevelopment made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation was to establish a low- interest loan fund for commercial and residential rehabilitation and that the money would be transferred from the 1980 Unspecified Local Option account. He indicated while the emphasis remains on residential structures, they feel it is necessary to develop an additional program to assist in rehabilitation of commercial buildings. He indicated this is a loan fund, not a grant program, and the interest rate will vary between 1 and 5 per cent. Heindicated that three developers have expressed an interest in rehabilitating the Odd Fellows Building, if some additional funds can be made available to them to make the project economically feasible. Council Member Kopcyznski made a motion to recommend the bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The motion carried. BILL NO. 145 -80 A BILL APPROPRIATING $18,500 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN -UP CREW TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard., Marzy Bauer, Director of Community De- velopment, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this clean -up crew was working in the strategy areas of the City. She indicated this program was making a positive impact on the NSA neighborhoods. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Kopcyznski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 146 -80 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO AMEND THE REQUIRE- MENTS FOR SMOKE DETECTORS. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Eugenia Swartz, Assistant City Attorney, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this bill should be amended by a sub- stitute bill. Council Member Taylor made a motion to accept a substitute bill, which was filed with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member McGann. The motion carried. She indicated this bill was necessary i..n order to clarify the original ordinance so that it may be enforced. She indicated that confusion had arisen as to the required placement, and this bill would alleviate the confusion, as well as bring the requirements for smoke detectors into compliance with requirements of the Indiana Construction Rules and Regula- tions. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BILL NO. 147 -80 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6657 -79 TO MODIFY THE NON - REVERTING INSURANCE PREMIUM AND LIABILITY RESERVE FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill deletes the authorization for pay- ment of safety coordinators. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. BIB 1 -81 A BILL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZIN ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS OF SAID CITY IN PROVIDE FU VARIOUS PURPOSES. This being the time he i'l pu aring on the above bill, proponents and opponents we an opportunity to be heard, o ernan, City Controller, made the a ion for the bill. He indicated this bill deletes the rization for payment of safety coordinators. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recomme s bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. W REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 1981 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BILL NO. 1 -81 A BILL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS OF SAID CITY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES, This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill authorizes the City to sell general obligation bonds. He indicated these bonds will finance critical needs for public safety. Police Chief Thompson, explained the department's need for motor equipment, radio equip- ment, and replacement of guns for the entire Police Department. Sean Watt, Director of Transportation explained the needs of the Municipal Services Facility. John Leszczynski explained items needed.for the Street Department and.Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. Fire Chief Brassell explained items needed by his department. Leslie Doty, 3502 Lincolnway West, spoke against this bill. Michael Waite 1235 Vassar, spoke against this bill. Counci Member Taylor indicated he supported this bond issue. Council Member Crone questioned why the amount to be spent for each item was not included in the bill. City Attorney Rich Hill explained that specific sums are not included in the bill so the City can have flexability, when it comes to accepting bids. Council President McGann asked about the reduction in the Park Bond. Joseph Kernan, indicated the 2.3 million cut was due to con - cerns expressed by citizens. Council Member Kopcyznski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried on a roll call vote of five ayes and four nays (Council Member Crone, Dombrowski, Voorde and McGann.) Council Member Taylor made a motion to reconsider Bill No. 143 -80, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. Council Member McGann made a motion to strike any reference to South Bend Community School Corporation and insert Penn - Harris- =Madison School Corporation, seconded by Council Member Kopcyynski.. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the Council and recess, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8 :54 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk REGULAR MEERING RECONVENED ATTEST: C ma 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 9 :07 p.m. Council President McGann presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 6875 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LOAN AGREEMENT, INDENTURE OF TRUST, PROMISORY NOTE, MORTGAGE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THEEXECUTION THEREOF, AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 23 -80 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO CLAEYS REALTY, AN INDIANA PARTNERSHIP PROJECT. This bill had second_ reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Kopcyynski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6876 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LOAN AGREEMENT, INDENTURE OF TRUST, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOP- MENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, AND APPROVING RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO CIRA'S TIMBERLINE,'• -INC. PROJECT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a- motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Kopcyznski. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass the bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Crone. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6877 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $200,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOW- INTEREST LOAN FUND FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY,DEVELOPMENT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, second id by CouncilMember Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Voorde.) REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12 1981 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED ORDINANCE NO. 6878 -81 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $18,500 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF A NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN -UP CREW TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DIVISION OF COMMUNITY AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE. This bill had second reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6879 -81 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SMOKE DETECTORS. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Beck. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6880 -81 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6657 -79 TO MODIFY THE NON- REVERTING INSURANCE PREMIUM AND LIABILITY RESERVE FUND. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 6881 -81 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF.SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS OF SAID CITY IN ORDER TO PRO- VIDE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES. This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Kopczynski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of five ayes and four nays (Council Member Crone, Dombrowski, Voorde and McGann.) RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSE RENEWALS FOR SCRAP AND JUNK DEALERS. A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, indicated that in accordance with procedure for the renewal of license applications for scrap and junk dealers, inspections were conducted by the Fire Prevention Bureau and the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Office, for fire code violations, environmental violations proper maintenance of.the premises as well as the fencing. He indicated that all of the junk dealers listed in the attached resolution were found to be in complaince with code requirements. Council Member Dombrowski indicated that Steve & Gene's Auto Truck Salvage, was not fenced properly. He made a motion to continue this public hearing until the next Council meeting, seconded by Council Member Szymkowiak. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to continue this resolution and issuance of licenses until the committee of the Council approves them. The motion failed for lack of a second. The motion to continue until the next meeting carried. RESOLUTION NO. 848 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS TO NEGOTIATE THE SALE OF A CITY -OWNED LOT LOCATED AT 1819 S. KENDALL. WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend, pursuant to the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, Chapter 14.5, has offered for sale the following described property: North one -half of Lot 98, South Bend and Gary Land Co. in the City of South Bend, Indiana at an offering price of $373.50; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend has now received an offer to purchase the property at 1819 S. Kendall Street for .a price of $250.00; and WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works has now complied with all requirements of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, Chapter 14.5, which establishes procedures for the disposition of real property owned by the City of South Bend and more specifically real property valued by the Board at less than $1,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that: SECTION I. The Board of Public Works be authorized to negotiate a contract for the sale of North one -half of Lot 98, South Bend and Gary Land Co, in the City of South Bend, Indiana, for a total price of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00), SECTION II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Lewis A. McGann Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Joseph Kernan, City Controller, indicated that the adjacent property owner desired to purchase this property. He indicated that the asking price was $373.50, however, the property owner was offering $250. Council Member Serge made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 1981 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED RESOLUTION NO. 849 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICA- TION FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1980. WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, acting through the Office of the Mayor and the Common Council, has aggressively and successfully sought to improve South Bend's economy by initiating and supporting economic development projects which increase theCity's tax base, job opportunities, and local incomes; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, acting through the Office of the Mayor and Common Council, has aggressively and successfuly sought out federal assistance to support local efforts and to supplement local resources; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Administration has provided substantial support to local economic development and public works projects; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend wishes to undertake a major economic development effort in reindustrializing the Studebaker Corridor; and WHEREAS, the Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the City, and is the applicant for a Technical Assistance Grant from the Economic Development Admistration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. Hereby establishes the authority of the Mayor to submit an application for funds in the amountof Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) to Economic Develop- ment Administration for technical assistance funds. SECTION II. Hereby designates the Department of Redevelopment as the Administrative Agent for the program. 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 /Lewis A. McGann Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Patrick McMahon, Director of Redevelopment, indicated this grant was in the amount of $75,000, and if received would be used with $25,000 of Community Development funds to fund a feasibility study for the revitalization of the Studebaker Corridor. James Cronk, 702 E. LaSalle, asked what the Studebaker Corridor was and what the feasibility study would be used for. Mr. McMahon described the area. Mr. Cronk indicated he felt that too much money has already been spent in that area. Council Member Voorde made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 850 -81 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 525 SOUTH TAYLOR STREET AS AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR PURPOSES OF TAX ABATEMENT CONSIDERATION. WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement consideration has been filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to Section 2076(a) of the Municipal Code requesting that the area commonly known as 525 South Taylor Street and which more particularly described by a line drawn as follows: Lots Numbered Three (3) and Four (4) as shown on the recorded Plat of Touhey and Hagerty's Subdivision of BAnk Out Lot Numbered Fifty -nine (59) of the First Plat of Out Lots of the Town, now City of South Bend, platted by the State Bank of Indiana be designated as an Urban Development Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6- 1.1 -11. 1 -1 and that the public utility and benefit of the project be determined; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Commission has conducted an investigation pursuant to Section 2 -77 of the Municipal Code and prepared a report determining that the area qualifies as an Urban Development Area under Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -1 and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information as required by law of the area in questions; and WHEREAS, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Urban Development Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated an Urban Development Area and hereby adopts a resolution designating this area as an Urban Development Area for purposes of real property Tax Abatement. SECTION II. That the Common Council requests the City Clerk to submit this Resolution along with supporting data to the Area Plan Commission for its written order approving and disapproving this resolution. ARILM;■ REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 1981 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED SECTION III. That the Common Council directs the City Clerk, upon receipt of the report of the Area Plan Commission to cause notice of the adoption of this resolution to be published, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on said declaration. 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. /s /Lewis A. McGann Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. Fred Boynton, attorney representing Claeys, indicated that the Council had passed an Economic Development Revenue Bond for this expansion, and now they were requesting tax abatement. He indicated this abatement had been approved by the Council's Economic Development Committee. Council Member Szymkowiak made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Taylor.!, The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes and one nay (Council Member Crone.) BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 2 -81 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND TO ISSUE ITS "CITY OF SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOT SERIES 1981 (SOUTH BEND MEDICAL FOUNDATION, INC. PROJECT)" AND APPROVING OTHER ACTIONS IN RESPECT THERETO. This bill had first .reading. Council Member Serge made a motion to set this bill for public; hearing and second reading January 26, 1981, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion { carried. BILL NO. 3 -81 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (PLAYLAND PARK.) This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 4 -81 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER VI OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND TO BRING THE CODE INTO CONFORMANCE WITH THE UNSAFE BUILDING AW OF THE STATE OF INDIANA, INDIANA CODE 18 -5 -5 =4 (5) (b) AND REPEALING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 4, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE. This bill had first reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading January 26, and refer it to the Public Safety Committee, seconded by Council Member Beck. The motion carried. BILL NO. 5 -81 A BILL APPROPRIATING $5,217.00 FROM THE LOCAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. This bill had first reading. Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading January 26, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Jane Swan, 1706 Walnut, indicated that the bond issue was a way of home rule, because the taxpayer can overrule the issue. She indicated that if the Park bond had gone as proposed, it would have been defeated. UNFINISHED BUSINESS BILL NO. 132 -80 - 4325 S. Main - Report From Area Plan "Upon a motion by Joseph Simeri, being seconded by Dwight Miller and carred, the proposed ordinance and site development plan of Elmer C. Lucas to zone from "A" Residential, "A" Height and Area to "C" Commercial, "A" Height and Area, properly located at 4325 South Main Street is sent to the Common Council with no recommendation." Council Member Beck made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading January 26, 1981, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 136 -80 - Off - Street Parking, Change in Use - Report from Area Plan "Upon a motion by Paul Klein, being seconded by Joseph Simeri and carried, the ordinance initiated by Councilman Lewis A. McGann amending Chapter 21, Section 21 -88 of the Municipal Code of South Bend, modifying the off - street parking and loading facilities, for a change in use is sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation." Council Member Taylor made a motion to set this bill for public hearing and second reading January 26, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried, F2 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 1981 REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED (CONTINUED Council Member Beck made a motion to strike the following bills from the record, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Bill NO. 147 -79 A BILL DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 5565 -73, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. BILL NO. 20 -80 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW ARTICLE 17 ENTITLED FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICEMEN'S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ACT. BILL NO. 4 -80 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE.) (SW CORNER PORTAGE & TOLL ROAD. BILL NO. 30 -80 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW ARTICLE 10 ENTITLED RESTRICTED PARKING OF OVERSIZED VEHICLES HAVING MORE THAN 10,000 POUNDS GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT OR THAT ARE GREATER.THAN EIGHT (8') FEET IN HEIGHT OR GREATER THAN SEVEN (7') FEET IN WIDTH. BILL NO. 58 -80 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (2049 PRAIRIE AVENUE.) BILL NO. 119 -80 A BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (CHAPTER 21, MUNICIPAL CODE) (1129 HICKORY.) Council President McGann commended Council Member Kopczynski for his work and donations to the completion of Rescue I for the Fire Department. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new., Council. Member Dombrowski made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:47 p.m. ATTEST: CITY- CLERK APP OVED: PRESIDENT