HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-28-14 Health and Public SafetyHEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY JULY 28, 2014 5:22 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Derek Dieter, Henry Davis (AB), Dr. Fred Ferlic, Tim Scott
Citizen Members: Mr. Henry
Other Council Present: Valerie Schey, Dr. David Varner, Oliver Davis, Gavin Ferlic,
Karen White
Others Present: SBFD Chief Steve Cox, Michelle Adams, Mark Neal
Agenda: Bill 40 -14 Suspending Enforcement of Chapter 4
Article 4 Section 4 -21
Bill 14 -73 Approving Interlocal PSAP (handout attached)
Derek Dieter's Health & Public Safety Committee had two bills scheduled for consideration on its
agenda.
The first bill 40 -14 was Chapter 4, Article 4, Section 4 -21 of the Code for further study and review. The
request presented by Michelle Adams, the City's Licensing Director. She indicated as she had in her
cover letter filed with the bill, that the aforementioned part of the Code regulated "busking' or
entertainment by individuals on City sidewalks, mostly downtown. Entertainers wishing to perform
were required to get a license and abide by restrictions in the Code. Michelle said 11 licenses had been
issued. Bill 40 -14 would suspend enforcement of the licensing requirement which described as a "pilot
program" until further review was completed. A report would be forthcoming before the end of the
year.
After brief discussion, Tim Scott motioned the bill be sent to full Council with a favorable
recommendation. Dr. Fred Ferlic seconded and all affirmed.
The second bill 14 -73 would approve an interlocal agreement among the City of South Bend, the City of
Mishawaka, and St. Joseph County. The agreement would approve consolidation of Public Safety
Answering Points (PSAP) from the current four to two emergency dispatch centers, one new facility and
a secondary backup center, that being the current South Bend facility.
The goals and objectives of the PSAP consolidation are provided in an attached overview.
After considerable discussion the committee forwarded the bill to the full Council with a favorable
recommendation after appropriate motions by Tim Scott and Dr. Ferlic approved by all.
Derek Dieter Adjourned the meeting at 5:49 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Derek ieter, Chairperson
Health & Public Safety Committee