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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-74 Council Meeting Minutes++++++++++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ " _- # + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 1974 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 14, 1974, at 7:05 p.m., Council President Peter J. Nemeth presiding. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth. ABSENT: None. Council President Nemeth congratulated Councilman Miller and Mrs. Miller on the birth of their, baby girl. He also welcomed the New Members Group of the Junior League and asked that they stand to be recognized. Councilman Taylor made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The'motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on Monday, January 14, 1974, at 7:07 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Odell Ne presided. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $363,433.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS, PUBLIC PARKS AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENTS OF PUBLIC WORKS, PUBLIC PARKS AND PUBLIC SAFETY. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Walter Lantz, Deputy City Controller, made the presentation for the ordinance. He requested that the Council make the following amendments the ordinance because certain moneys were encumbered since the time of the first reading of the ordinance: Amend the total amount of $363,433.00 to $200, 237.34 wherever set forth in the ordinance. Amend the individual line items as follows: Account No. 263 (M.S.F.) .. ....................... ........ $15,535.64 Account No. 722 (Solid Waste) ............................ 3,457.70 Account No. 261 (Park Department) .......................... 18,434.00 Account No. 261 (Civic Center) ............................. 31,436.00 Account No. 262 (Civic Center) ............................. -0- Mr. Lantz stated that the reason for the ordinance is that all appropriations of revenue sharing moneys are handled as emergency appropriations rather than the civil city budget. He indicated that all the appropriations made last year were for specific projects that could not be completed during the year. The State Tax Board requires that all unspent appropriations must revert back to the General Fund if not used during the year it was appropriated. He concluded that this particular ordinance was merely a re- appropriation of those funds. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, wondered if the reduction in the various projects meant that that part of the projects were completed, and Mr. Lantz indicated that the projects were either completed or the amounts encumbered. Miss Guthrie indicated that she noticed that there were a number of requests for revenue sharing funds which would be set for public hearing in the near future. She wondered if a report was available regarding the projects, the amounts encumbered, the amount of money expected to be received and future projects. Chairman Newburn indicated that the Council had received reports regarding the revenue sharing funds. Miss Guthrie was concerned about the anticipated revenue. Mr. Lantz stated that the administration was proposing new appropriations for this year's revenue sharing money. He stated that the administration had not attempted to appropriate more money than was REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 1974 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) available. Miss Guthrie indicated that she had not meant to imply that. She was merely concerned about anticipated revenue and proposed future projects. Mr. Lantz indicated that a figure of around $163,000 was encumbered in 1973 with about $200,000 not spent. He indicated that this amount would complete the projects and that all of the 1973 entitlement had not been spent. He indicated that a report would be forthcoming concerning the revenue sharing funds. Mr. James Seitz Director of the Department of Public Parks, stated that the amount appropriated for the Park Department would complete the projects; however, the Potowatomi Zoo project would not be completed. Councilman Serge asked about the nature center, and Mr. Seitz stated that three contracts had been signed in the amount of $126,000. He indicated that change orders were expected regarding the project. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, incorporati the amendments requested by Mr. Lantz, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. Councilman Parent pointed out that the funds had been appropriated previously by the Council; however, because the funds had not been spent prior to the first of the year, the re- appropriation was necessitated. (There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Councilman Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. ATTEST: CITY CLERK (REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED Be it remembered that the regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, reconvened in the Council Chambers at 7:21 p.m., Council President Nemeth presiding and nine member present. (REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes, would respect- fully report that they have inspected the minutes of the December 17, 1973, regular meeting of the Council and found them correct. They, therefore, recommend that the same be approved. s/ Peter J. Nemeth Councilman Horvath made a motion that the report be accepted as read and placed on file and the minutes be approved, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. (REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Councilman Taylor made a motion to waive the reading of the report of the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth). (REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF PUBLIC PARKS Mr. James Seitz, Director of the Department of Public Parks, introduced Mr. Craig McCowan, Director of the Potowatomi Zoo, to make the quarterly report to the Council concerning park activities. He stated that the image of the zoo has been changed in prior years because of various steps being taken by the Park Department. He talked about the supervised contact area where the public is give an opportunity to pet and touch the animals, and he also stated that the department has continued to cooperate in sending a number of zoo animals around to the playgrounds. He stated that currentl under way is the development of a master plan for the zoo which is being done by Zooplan Associates He indicated that revenue sharing funds had been used for that study. Mr. McCowan briefly talked about the fund raising drive for purchase of the camel. He indicated that it had been such a great success that it had enabled the Park Department to purchase a second camel. He apologized for the criticism the Council and Mayor had been exposed to regarding the fund raising, stating that the entire fund raising drive was meant to be a public drive and funds had not been requested from the city. He also stated that the animals at the Storyland Zoo had been transported back to the Potowatomi Zoo for the winter. He concluded his presentation by indicating that the department also has a recreational and educational facility that does not discriminate by race, age or physica ability. Councilman Taylor wondered about the reaction Mr. McGowan had had when the report of Zooplan had come out. Mr. McCowan indicated that he had made recommendations that were similar to the recommendations made by Zooplan. Councilman Taylor wondered about the plan that concerned the Storyland Zoo. Mr. McCowan stated that, from the monetary standpoint, it would be cheaper for the city to maintain only one zoo. He also pointed out that, if the animals were not housed for the winter at the Potowatomi Zoo, there would be a cost involved at the Storyland Zoo. (ORDINANCES, SECOND READING (ORDINANCE NO. 5626 -74 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $363,433.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS, PUBLIC PARKS AND PUBLIC SAFETY,PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENTS OF PUBLIC WORKS, PUBLIC PARKS AND PUBLIC SAFETY. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to amend the ordinance as follows: REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 1974 REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) Amend the total amount of $363,433.00 to $200,237.34 wherever set forth in the ordinance. Amend the individual line items as follows: Account No. 263 (M.S.F.) .............. .................... $15,535.64 Account No. 722 (Solid Waste) ............................. 3,457.70 Account No. 261 (Park Department) ......................... 18,434.00 Account No. 261 (Civic Center) ............................ 31,436.00 Account No. 262 (Civic Center) -0- Councilman Taylor seconded the motion to amend. The motion carried. Councilman Szymkowiak then made a motion that the ordinance pass, as amended, seconded by Councilman Serge. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth). ORDINANCE NO. 5627 -74 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 3702, AS AMENDED (201 EAST IRELAND ROAD). This ordinance had second reading. Council President Nemeth indicated that a public hearing had been held on the ordinance at the December 17, 1973, regular meeting of the Council and that the second reading had been continued to the January 14, 1974, regular meeting. Mr. William C. Whitma 501 National Bank Building, the attorney representing the petitioner, Golden Bear Restaurants, Inc., briefly reviewed the request to rezone the property. He indicated that, on December 17, the matter was tabled. He explained that the property in question was a piece of real estate about on block east of Michigan Street on Ireland Road, the property being 310 feet deep. He indicated tha there was a contract to purchase all the land by Golden Bear Restaurants. He explained that the request in zoning was from Residential to Commercial, and he presented an architect's drawing of the proposed facility to the Council. He indicated that the area was heavily commercialized and he mentioned the establishments in the vicinity with only a small pocket of residential lots in th area. He stated that the restaurant would have one access on Ireland Road on the far west end of the property. Initially, two accesses had been planned. He talked about the strip of land betwee the Associates building and the property in question, indicating that it could not be used as an easement because of the financial situation. He stated that Golden Bear Restaurants had purchased more land than was needed at the present time and could not afford to purchase the land from Associates for the easement. He indicated that the petitioner would dedicate to the city 20 feet off the south end of the property for widening of Ireland Road when that project was commenced. He explained that, at the north end of the property, there was a small street called Norman Street which could possibly be used as an exit from the restaurant in an effort to relieve some of the traffic on Ireland Road. He stated that the restaurant would employ around 70 persons working on two 8 -hour shifts. Councilman Taylor asked if a proposal had been made between Gold( for the strip of land between the two properties, and Mr. Whitman the matter, Associates had been willing to sell that strip of lax Taylor wondered if Golden Bear had made an offer to purchase, anc time, Golden Bear had made an offer; however, it had been turned not the $8,000 figure. Councilman Taylor asked about the approx as far as taxable property. Mr. Whitman stated that $125,000 wa: He did not know about the value of the building as far as the ta) would definitely add to the tax base. Councilman Horvath stated on Ireland Road and for that reason, he would oppose the rezonin( going out of the restaurant would only be able to go west. He f( to use the existing curb cut would not be that great a problem t( he opposed these types of rezonings for that reason. He express( stay in South Bend; however, establish itself at another locatiox commercial property always generated traffic. He stated that th( recommended favorablv by the Area Plan Commission with a tempora3 n Bear Restaurants and Associates indicated that, as he understood d for around $8,000. Councilman Mr. Whitman thought that, at one down by Associates because it was mate amount for the new building needed for the real estate only. base; however, he stated that it that there was a traffic problem . He stated that the traffic It that another $7,000 or $8,000 the restaurant. He stated that d hope that the restaurant would Mr. Whitman indicated that request to rezone had been v access on Ireland Road. He stated that, when St. Joseph Street is extended, access could come out on that street. He stresse that the access on Ireland Road was only temporary. Councilman Parent indicated that he agreed with Councilman Horvath. He expressed the feeling that.the Council wished to approve the best commercial developments with regard to the various factors involved, such as the traffic generated He felt the Council should deny the rezoning. He made a motion to deny the request. Councilman Szymkowiak indicated that he wanted to speak before any motions were made, and he asked if the traffic conditions had been studied and observed. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of Public Works, explained that there could be a traffic problem in the area; however, there was one at the present time. He stated that there were plans to widen the street but he could not state when that would take place. He stated that he thought Associates would be coming back to the Council with a request to change its original site plan in that area. He indicated that, as a member of the Area Plan Commission, he had voted favorably on the recommendation. Councilman Taylor stated that, when Shakey's Pizza and the Ponderosa were brought up for rezoning, three or four of the councilmen voted against the rezoning. He stated that the rezonings passed and, when approved, most of the damage had already been done to the area. He stated that curb cuts were allowed and now the area was basically commercial. He did not feel the Council could turn down th request for rezoning because of that. Councilman Newburn stated that, as he understood the situa- tion, the strip of land between the Associates and Golden Bear Restaurant's property could be used as an access to Ireland Road. He wondered about the extension of St. Joseph Street and talked about the stop lights at the K -Mart entrance. Councilman Parent made a motion to not pass the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Horvath. Councilman Serge was concerned about the traffic problem and felt the firm could establish elsewhe Council President Nemeth indicated that an "aye" vote would be a vote against the ordinance and a "nay" vote would be a vote in favor of the ordinance. The motion lost by a roll call vote of five nays (Councilmen Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski and Newburn) and four ayes (Councilmen Ser Parent, Horvath and Nemeth). Councilman Miller then made a motion that the ordinance pass, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of six ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski and Newburn) and three nays (Councilmen Parent, Horvath and Nemeth). REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 1974 11REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) IIRESOLUTIONS 1IRESOLUTION NO. 406 -74 I I <: -1, a --, i4 '2 <. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF IDLE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING, CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT, LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS, TO THE CORPORATION GENERAL, PARK MAINTENANCE, POLICE PENSION, FIREMEN PENSION, REDEVELOPMENT, MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY, HUMAN RELATIONS AND FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMISSION FUNDS, ALL FUNDS BEING WITHIN THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. WHEREAS, a necessity exists to provide funds for the Corporation General, Park Maintenance, Police Pension, Firemen Pension, Redevelopment, Motor Vehicle Highway, Human Relations and Fair Employment Practices Commission Funds prior to the receipt of taxes in the year 1974, in order to meet the current operating expenses of the City, provided for in the budget and appropriations adopted for the year 1974, which expenses must be met prior to the receipt of taxes in the year 1974, and WHEREAS, there are moneys on deposit to the credit of various funds of the City, to -wit: Cumulative Sewer Building and Sinking, Cumulative Capital Improvement, Local Roads and Streets, and Federal Assistance Grant Funds which can be temporarily advanced or transferred to the various funds already mentioned, and WHEREAS, Chapter 71 of the Acts of 1961 of the Indiana General Assembly authorized the Common Council of the Civil City of South Bend, by Resolution adopted by such Council, to advance and transfer to a depleted fund from any other such fund, such amount and for such period of time as may be prescribed in the Resolution, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. That the City Controller of the City of South Bend is authorized to transfer an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,875,000.00 to various funds from various other funds as listed below. The aggregate amount of $2,875,000.00 to be distributed so as not to exceed at any one time the maximum amounts as set forth below. Any such transfers made must be repaid by December 21, 1974: From: Maximum To: Maximum Cumulative Sewer Building and Corporation General .......... $1,575,000.00 Sinking Fund .............. $1,500,000.00 Park Maintenance Fund ........ 500,000.00 Cumulative Capital Improve- ment Fund ................. 125,000.00 Police Pension Fund .......... 250,000.00 Local Roads and Streets Firemen Pension Fund ......... 250,000.00 Fund ...................... 500,000.00 Redevelopment Fund ........... 25,000.00 Federal Assistance Grant Fund 750,000.00 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund ... 250,000.00 $2,875,000.00 Human Relations and Fair Employment Practices Commission Fund ............ 25,000.00 $2,875,000.00 SECTION II. Such transfer shall be made for a period not to extend beyond December 31, 1974, and such funds so transferred shall be returned and repaid to the original fund from which it was transferred. s/ Odell Newburn Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. James Barcome, City Controller, explained the reason for the requested transfer of the idle funds. He stated that the resolution was similar to the resolution adopted by the Council in 1973. The transfers would be made between the various funds in order to cover normal operating expenses. All of the funds are tax - supported and revenues from the tax levy will not be available until a later date because property tax assessments will not be mailed until March. Mr. Barcome indicated that, in prior years, money had been borrowed from the local banks and the city had to pay interest on the loan from the tax revenues. There would be no interest payment involved if the transfers were approved. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive. Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, wondered about the timing of transferring the funds. Mr. Barcome indicated that the funds would not be transferred unless necessary. Miss Guthrie referred to the next resolution on the agenda pertaining to the investment of idle funds. Council President Nemeth suggested that perhaps discussion of both resolutions could be had at the same time as the two resolutions were closely related. Mr. Barcome indicated that the resolution for the investment of funds was also similar to a resolution adopted by the Council in 1973. He stated that, from time to time, certain idle funds are available for periods of time, especially in construction projects, and because of these time schedules the money can be invested. He indicated that the investments would go down this year. He concluded that the ,investment was only a temporary thing and the city was obligated to maintain certain funds. Miss Guthrie stated that, according to the State Board, it was likely that the tax rate would not be set prior to the middle of March. She mentioned that the legislature changed the distribution of the REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14 1974 GULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) sales tax. She felt it was important that the funds be invested as long as possible because it was an investment of the taxpayer. Council President Nemeth asked about the interest that would have to be paid if loans were made for the payment of the various expenses, and Mr. Barcome indicated that the interest rate was 4 to 5% over a 30 -day period. Council President Nemeth wondered if it was not more profitable to borrow to pay off expenses for that short a period of time. Mr. Barcome felt that was a difficult thing to determine because the time element would not be definitely known Councilman Horvath stated that the investment had been accomplished in 1973 and no money had to be borrowed. Mr. Barcome stated that he might have to borrow from the individual funds. Councilman Miller complimented Mr. Barcome on the handling of the city's funds. He felt that, if it would be possible, a summary report of how the investment and transfer had worked in 1973 could be furnished the Council. Mr. Barcome stated that he had such a report available. Councilman Miller made a motion that the resolution authorizing the temporary transfer be adopted, seconded by Councilman Parent. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth). (RESOLUTION NO. 407 -74 WHEREAS, there invested for periods of the city; and A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTROLLER OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO INVEST CERTAIN IDLE FUNDS DURING THE YEAR 1974 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 9 OF THE 1945 ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF INDIANA, AS AMENDED. are certain idle funds of the Civil City of South Bend which may be of time without affecting the operations of the various departments WHEREAS, Chapter 9 of the 1945 Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana enable the Controller to invest such idle funds with the approval of the Common Council: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana: SECTION I. That during the calendar year 1974, the Controller invest certain idle funds of the Civil City of South Bend for such periods of time that he determines are not needed for the normal operations of the various departments of the civil city. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor. s/ Odell Newburn Member of the Common Council A public hearing on the resolution was held when the temporary transfers of idle funds was con- sidered (immediately preceding this resolution). Councilman Parent made a motion that the resolu- tion be adopted, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of nin ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemet ORDINANCES, FIRST READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $14,297.00 FROM.THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF LAW. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Horvath made a motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing and second reading on January 28, 1974, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $5,991.27 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF LAW. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing and second reading on January 28, 1974, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $13,116.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. This ordinance had first reading. Council President Nemeth announced that the Council was in the process of creating a joint crime commission. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordina be referred to the Public Safety Committee, seconded by Councilman Newburn. The motion carried. (In the unfinished business portion of the meeting, it was also moved, seconded and carried to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on January,28, 1974.) REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14 1974 IIREGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) IIORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $116,490.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordinance be refe to the Public Safety Committee, seconded by Councilman Newburn. The motion carried. (In the unfinished business portion of the meeting, it was also moved, seconded and carried to set the ordinance for public hearing and second reading on January 28, 1974.) IIORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $29,000.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing and second reading on January 28, 1974, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. 11ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $59,602.00 FROM THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Kopczynski made.a motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing and second reading on January 28, 1974, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. II nPnTATnRTrV AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THROUGH ITS BOARD OF WASTEWATER COMMISSIONERS AND H. DeWULF MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $161,706.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SOLUBLE OIL DISPOSAL FACILITY. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing and second reading on January 28, 1974, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried. 11ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $67,031.67 FROM THE CUMULATIVE SEWER BUILDING AND SINKING FUND TO THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AND TO THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Taylor made a motion that the ordinance be set for public hearing and second reading on January 28, 1974, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. II nRnTMAMrP. AN ORDINANCE TO IMPLEMENT THE FIRST STAGES OF AN OVERALL CITY -WIDE HOUSING STRATEGY FOR THE SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD. I lThis ordinance had first reading. Mr. Charles Lennon, Director of the Department of Redevelopment, requested the Council to make the following amendments to the ordinance: Amend the title to read: An Ordinance appropriating $563,000.00 from the Federal Assistance Grant Fund, commonly referred to as General Revenue Sharing, for various housing and rehabili- tation programs, to be administered by the City of South Bend through its Department of Community Development and Redevelopment. Amend the body of the ordinance to include the usual wording in the "Statement of Purposes and Intent" for revenue sharing funds, using the $563,000.00 figure. Amend the body of the ordinance to include distribution of the funds as follows: Contractual Services FA -45 -260.0 (a) the sum of $313,000.00 be allocated for 1974 for acquisition, site clearance and relocation for an area in close proximity to the present Neighborhood Development Program, and Contractual Services FA -45 -260.0 (b) the sum of $250,000.00 be allocated for 1974 for purchases by the city of homes under the Bulk Sales program, and for city -wide rehabilitation grants. Amend the body of the ordinance to include the usual wording as to full force and effect of the ordinance, passage by the Common Council, approval by the Mayor, etc. REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14a 1974 GULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) Councilman Parent made a motion to amend the ordinance as requested by Mr. Lennon, seconded by Councilman Miller. The motion carried. Council President Nemeth then indicated that a special Committee on Housing had been established with Councilman Miller as chairman. Other members of committee are Councilmen Newburn, Horvath, Taylor and Kopczynski. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion that the amended ordinance be referred to the special Committee on Housing, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR the II Miss Fanny Grunwald, 227 South Frances Street, talked about the closing of St. Peter Street. She wondered about the procedure utilized when closing streets. She stated that the various bodies that have the authority to close streets should work together. Mr. Rollin Farrand, Director of the Department of Public Works, indicated that the Board of Public Works is the only body that has the authority to close a street. He indicated that the situation on St. Peter Street is only a temporary vacation because of construction, and he explained the procedure of street vacating. A petition is submitted to the Board of Public Works and then referred to the Engineering Department and the Area Plan Commission. The Area Plan Commission conducts a review and public hearing on the matter and makes a recommendation to the Board of Public Works. The Board of Public Works then advertises and conducts a public hearing. At the public hearing, the Board of Public Works will discuss the matter and make a decision regarding the vacation. Miss Grunwald felt that the closing of a street was not in the best interests of the city. She wondered about the recommenda- tion of the Area Plan Commission, and Mr. Farrand stated that the recommendation was just that and the Board of Public Works makes the final decision. Council President Nemeth indicated that the hearings held by the Area Plan Commission and the Board of Public Works were open to the public if Miss Grunwald desired to attend any of the meetings. One of the members of the New Members Group of the Junior League wondered about the reading of the titles of the ordinances and that the revenue sharing ordinances all read the same except for amounts and the departments involved. She indicated that there were two ordinances each for the Departments of Law, Public Safety and Public Works which read the same except for the amounts. Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, indicated that each ordinance contained a different program and involved a different amount of money. He explained that the titles merely give a brief description of the ordinance and that some of the ordinances are quite lengthy. Mr. Ed Soltesz, 402 Altgeld, spoke on the problem the city has encountered with snow removal and parking on the streets. He indicated that he had talked to Mr. Decker about the problem and he was informed that Mr. Decker had proposed alternate parking but that the Council had not done anything about that recommendation. Councilman Kopczynski stated that he was happy to see that a taxpayer had made a request to the Council. Councilman Szymkowiak stated that he was in favor of this type of ordinance. He indicated that he had prepared and submitted an ordinance in 1972 but that nothing had been done and no action had been taken by the Council. Council President Nemeth indicated that one of the problems with the alternate street parking would be the cost for the numerous signs that would be needed. He suggested that perhaps a certain area that has a problem with parking and snow removal be used as an experiment. Councilman Szymkowiak referred to the sprinkling during the summer months on even and odd numbered days. He indicated that signs were not posted for that. Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, indicated that Mr. Decker had made a recommendation regarding the problem and it had gone to the Mayor. The matter was on the agenda for the cabinet meeting. He stated that, when the administration was in a position to make a decision on a recommendation, the ordinance would be prepared and submitted to the Council for action. He hoped this would be taken care of within the next couple months. Councilman Horvath stated that the entire Council had discussed the merits of such a proposal, not just Councilman Szymkowiak. He realized this was a problem and he was hopeful that something could be done about the situation. Councilman Szymkowiak again stated that he had proposed the ordinance in 1972 and had been fighting for an ordinance to take care of the problem for many years. Councilman Serge also expressed his support of an ordinance to take care of the problem. Mr. Robert G. Swanson, 2734 Arrowhead Drive, indicated that his streets had been plowed for the first time that day. He then commended the Council on the passage of the architectural barrier ordinance in January of 1973. He stated that he had made a request some time ago to ramp the parking garages for the handicapped and elderly. Nothing had been done about the request. He' stated that he had been told that the parking garages were losing money and could not pay for this construction. He referred to.the amount of money spent by the city on the Humane Society in 1973. He felt that human needs were far more important than animal needs. He also talked about the use of mini -buses for the senior citizens. Councilman Parent suggested.that an excerpt of the minutes be sent to him, and he would forward the matter on to the proper department for appropriate action. Mr. Carl Enyart, operating a business on East Sample Street, expressed concern about the Southeast Neighborhood Project and asked that he might see a copy of the proposed ordinance which was referr( to the Housing Committee. He also expressed concern about the area of the REAL Services facility. Mr. Charles Lennon, Director of the Department of Redevelopment, indicated that the exact location was not known at this time. He also stated that the ordinance had been filed with the City Clerk. Council President Nemeth stated that Mr. Enyart should contact the City Clerk and she would furnist him with a copy of the ordinance. Councilman Kopczynski suggested that Mr. Enyart contact his councilman regarding the matter. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Parent made a motion that the Safety Department which had been referred hearing and second reading on January 28, Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS two revenue sharing ordinances pertaining to the Public to the Public Safety Committee also be set for public 1974, in order to help expedite the matter, seconded by Councilman Serge indicated that he had received a request from the Park Avenue Neighborhood (Association concerning the area along Portage Avenue. The association was asking that considera- tion be given to the possibility of rezoning a certain area "C -1" Commercial in order to make it more strict as far as the various business establishments that could be utilized in that area. Councilman Serge made a motion that the matter be referred to the Ordinance Committee, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried. 6V REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 1974 IIREGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) Councilman Taylor talked about the absence of a downtown bus terminal. Mr. of the Department of Redevelopment, stated that a meeting was scheduled for January 15, regarding a shelter. He indicated that estimates would be made and that the Redevelopment Commission was in favor of this. Charles Lennon, Tuesday morning, for some type of Direc shel Councilman Kopczynski asked if there was anything being done about a railroad station for the possible re- establishment of the Amtrak Railroad in the City of South Bend. Mr. William Hojnacki, Director of the Department of Human Resources and Economic Development, talked about the possibili of the re- establishment of the railroad. He indicated that sometime in the future, there would be such a facility along the Grand Trunk track. If it became a realty, there would be a need for a station to serve the area. He stated that the station should be located where it would be accessible to the Penn Central Railroad. He mentioned -that the best location had not yet been determined and the financing had not been discussed. He did indicate that Union Station was not acceptable to the railroads in question. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Councilman Miller made a motion that the Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman Taylor.. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK II + + + + + + + + + + + +....F +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++±++++±±+++++++++++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++