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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-70 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 1970 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, reconvened in the Council Chambers in the County -City Building on Monday, March 23, 1970 at 10:54 p.m., all members present. The meeting was called to order by Council - President Robert 0. Laven, who presided. REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes, would respectfully report that they have inspected the minutes of March 9, 1970 and the Special Meeting of March 13, 1970, meeting of the Council and found them correct. They therefore recommend that the same be approved. /s/ Robert 0. Laven /s/ Janet S. Allen /s/ Albert E. Palmer There being no objections, the report was accepted as read and placed on file. REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 1970 CITIZENS REQUESTS - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS Mr. Anthony Wilhelm, 1218 N. Adams Street, South Bend, read the following notice: We, of the "St. Joseph County Support Your Local Police Committee would like for you to read the enclosed resolution and be able to act upon it favorably at your next Council Meeting. You will also find enclosed for your perusal, our Statement of Principles. Sincerely, /sf Marilyn Love Secretary - SYLP The Resolution was: Resolve that the South Bend Common Council designate the days of May 11 thru 17, 1970 as Support Your Local Police Week. Council - President Laven said the council has no authority to designate such observances. He said however, that the Councils actions show that they do support the local police and he stated that the Council does agree with the general tone of thus statement. REPORT FROM THE CITY CONTROLLER The report from the City Controller, James A. Bickel, was postponed until the meeting of April 13, 1970. (February, 1970 Report) REPORT FROM AREA PLAN COMMISSION March 18, 1970 The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: The attached petition of Robert R. and Dorothy Allen was legally advertised under date of February 7, 1 -970 and February 14, 1970.and given a public hearing on February 17, 1970. The following action was taken: After considerable discussion, it was moved seconded, and carried that the ordinance and site development plan be recommended favorably to the Common Council: 1. The developer obtaining approval of the proposed curb cut from the Technical Committee. 2. Submission of legal documentation, satisfactory to the Commission's attorney relative to the right of access to the property to the south and the relinquish- ment of the curb cut onto Miami. The above requirements have now been completed and approved. Attached hereto and made a part of this report is an excerpt from the minutes of the meeting. Very truly yours /s/ Howard Bellinger Executive Director HB:mp Attach. Their being no objections, the report was accepted as read and placed on file. PETITIONS Petition to Amend Zoning Ordinance: I (We), the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petitbn the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend as hereinafter requested, and'in support of this application, the following facts are shown: 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at the South West Corner of High and Donmoyer Streets. 2. The property is owned by: Owner: Ester E. Fites Option to Purchase: D & L Development Company W. May Street at Colfax Ave. Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 341 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23 1970 PETITIONS (Cont.'d.) 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: Beginning at a point which point is the intersection of the South right -of -way line of Donmoyer Street and the West right -of -way line of High Street; thence westerly along the South right -of- way line of Donmoyer Street a distance of 97.5 feet; thence southerly a distance of 125 feet; thence westerly a distance of 60 feet; thence southerly a distance of 362.5 feet; thence easterly to the west right -of -way line of High Street a distance of 157.5 feet; thence northerly along said west right -of -way line to the place of beginning, a distance of 487.5 feet. 4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned: From "A" Use and "A" Height and Area District To "B" Use and "A" Height and Area District. 5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following buildings will be constructed: Multiple family residential - 5 buildings and 24 dwelling units. 6. Number of off street parking spaces to be provided - 24. 7. Attached is a copy of : (a) an existing plot plan showing the property and other surround - ing properties; (b) names and addresses of all the individuals, firms or corporations owning property within 300 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; (c) site development plan. /s/ D & L Development Co. Signature of Petitioner Benton Harbor, Michigan Address Petition prepared by: M. L. Kleva Councilman Craven made a motion that the petition be forwarded to the Area Plan Commission for study. Councilman Zielinski seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Council - President Laven entertained a motion to waive the reading of the Committee of the Whole Reports. Councilman Zielinski so moved. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5164 -70 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF A POLICE CADET PROGRAM The Ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Zielinski made a motion for passage of the Ordinance. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion. There being no discussion on the motion, the Ordinance was passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski) 0 nays. ORDINANCE NO. 5165 -70 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND BADGER METER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1970 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1971, IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,926.20. The Ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Craven made a motion for passage of the Ordinance. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. There being no discussion on the motion, the Ordinance was passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke , Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski) 0 nays. ORDINANCE NO. 5166 -70 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AND HERSEY- SPARLING METER COMPANY, DEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1970 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1971, IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,180.20. The Ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Zielinski made a motion for passage of the Ordinance. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. There being no discussion on the motion, the Ordinance was passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski) 0 nays. REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 1970 ORDINANCE 5167 -70 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND ROCKWELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSORTMENT OF WATER METERS FOR USE FROM FEBRUARY 7, 1970 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1971, IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,828.57. The Ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Grounds made a motion for passage of the Ordinance. Councilman Zielinski seconded the motion. There being no discussion on the motion the Ordinance was passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski) 0 nays. ORDINANCE 5168 -70 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND JUANITA MAGAN AND JAMES MAGAN FOR THE COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT OF A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND BY THE PAYMENT OF $22,500.00. The Ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Craven made a motion for passage of the Ordinance. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. There being no discussion on the motion, the Ordinance was passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski) 0 nays. ORDINANCE 5169 -70 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 - CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (formerly Zoning Ordinance No. 37.02). (4001 and 4015 South Main Street) (Post Office) The Ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Reinke made a motion for passage of the Ordinance. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. There being no discussion on the motion, the Ordinance was passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski) 0 nays. ORDINANCE 5170 -70 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE 4990 - CHAPTER 40 OF MUNICIPAL CODE (Formerly Zoning Ordinance 3702) AS AMENDED. (South side of Edison - West of Hickory) The Ordinance was given third reading. Councilman Grounds made a motion for passage of the amendment that the site plan be revised and amended from 24 to 20 multiple family units, using the plan shown, providing more open space for play area. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. There being no discussion on the motion, the amendment was passed by a roll call vote of 6 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Zielinski) 3 nays (Craven, Wise and Palmer) as amended. Councilman Grounds made a motion, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak that the Ordinance/be passed. There being no discussion on the motion, the Ordinance was passed by a roll call vote of 6 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak and Zielinski) 3 nays (Craven, Wise, and Palmer) ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4990 -68, AS AMENDED, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (Chapter 40, Municipal Code). (Miami Road, 600 ft. South of Ireland Road.) The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Grounds made a motion, seconded by Councilman Zielinski that the Ordinance be for Public Hearing on April 13, 1970. Motion carried. 9 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Palmer, Zielinski, Wise and Szymkowiak) 4 A REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 1970 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 237 -70 RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRESS REPORT UNDER THE WORKABLE PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT. WHEREAS, a "Review of Progress under the Workable Program for Community Improvement" was heretofore filed with the Common Council of the City of South Bend, which report is now before the Common Council, and WHEREAS, the approval of the Common Council to said progress report is required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development of the United States of America as a continuing requisite for the City of South Bend's eligibility to receive federal funds, and WHEREAS, the Common Council has examined said report and finds it satisfactory. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, that the report captioned "Review of Progress under the Workable Program for Community Improvement" be submitted for recertification. Adopted this 23rd day of March, 1970. /s/ Fredrick D. Craven A Member of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana A public hearing was held at this time on the above Resolution. Mr. Howard J. Bellinger, former director of the Redevelopment Department, who helped prepare the report said the progress report on the workable program for community improvement is required by the Federal agencies. He stated that the City is in the best position in years to qualify for Federal funds. The report.is an application for recertification of the City's many federally assisted programs. He answered various questions from the Councilmen. Councilman Craven made a motion, seconded by Councilman Reinke, that the Resolution be adopted. Motion carried. 9 ayes (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski) 0 nays *(See note) RESOLUTION - (Cont 'd. from March 9, 1970 meeting) RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A RESOURCE SERVICES CENTER FOR DISPENSING OF SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH BEND AND SURROUNDING AREAS. WHEREAS, health and welfare services for the needy are scattered throughout the City of South Bend and WHEREAS, a large percentage of the citizens of Portage Township, served by the Depart- ment of Health, the Department of Public Welfare, the Township Trustee, and the Legal Aid Society reside in the City of South Bend, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, agree to co- operate with the County Commissioners of St. Joseph County in providing a building to centralize the services departments into one location which is easily accessible to all citizens, which will contain a master file listing all recipients of the various services and the departments rendering such services, and which will consolidate and co- ordinate all services. THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE Common Council of the Civil City of South Bend, Indiana, this day of , 1970. /s/ Janet S. Allen Member of the Common Council /s/ Robert 0. Laven President of the Common Council ATTEST: Kathryn L. Blough City Clerk A public hearing was held at this time on the above Resolution. Speaking on behalf of the Resolution was Councilman Janet S. Allen. Council - President Laven said he believed there was a great need in our community for this type of service. He recommended the title be amended to read as follows: "RESOLUTION OF COOPERATION TO ESTABLISH A RESOURCE SERVICES CENTER FOR DISPENS- ING OF SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH BEND AND SURROUNDING AREAS." also he recommended the striking of the words "in providing a building" from the 9th and 10th line and inserting the. words " to review the necessity and method of providing a building" after the word "County. Council- President Laven moved for the amendments, Councilman Allen seconded the motion.Motion Car Councilman Craven made a motion, seconded by Councilman Allen, that the Resolution be referred to the Public Improvement Committee for further study. Motion carried, *(note) Councilman Allen asked Mr. Bellinger if Urban Renewal has or has not submitted an application for Park Funds. Mr. Bellinger replied, an application was submitted but would have to be returned to the Council for approval. REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 1970 NEW BUSINESS Council - President Laven announced that the second Council meeting in April will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 1970. There being no further business to come before the Council, Counc ment. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7"� ATTEST: APPROVED: CITY /1C n Reinke moved for adjourn - 11:45 p.m. PRESIDENT