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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-27-16 Public Works and Property VacationOFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK KAREEMAH FOWLER, CITY CLERK PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY VACATION JUNE 27, 2016 4:28 P.M. Committee Members Present: Jo M. Broden, John Voorde Committee Members Absent: Randy Kelly, Gavin Ferlic Other Council Present: Karen White, Dr. David Varner, Tim Scott, Oliver Davis, Regina Williams- Preston Others Present: Alkeyna Aldridge, Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Adriana Rodriguez Agenda: Bill No. 29 -16 — Ignition Park Alley Vacation at Sample / Garst & Lafayette /Franklin Bill No. 26 -16 Addressing sidewalk accessibility near sidewalk cafes Committee Chair Jo M. Broden called the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee to order with two (2) items on the agenda. Due to the absence of two (2) committee members (Randy Kelly and Gavin Ferlic) there was no quorum at this meeting. Bill No. 29 -16 — Ignition Park Alley Vacation at Sample / Garst & Lafayette /Franklin Mike Danch, 1643 Commerce Drive South Bend, served as the petitioner for this bill. There are two (2) alleys on the block between Sample and Garst that will probably be the next lot for Ignition Park. We have cleaned out this whole area and are trying to get it ready for development. No one from the public spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the bill. Due to a lack of quorum no recommendation was given by the Committee. Bill No. 26 -16 Addressing sidewalk accessibility near sidewalk cafes 455 County -City Building • 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard • South Bend, Indiana 46601 Phone 574- 235 -9221 • Fax 574- 235 -9173 • TDD 574- 235 -5567 • www.SouthBendfN.gov JENNIFER M. COFFMAN ALKEYNA M. ALDRIDGE EMILY SEXTON CHIEF DEPUTY/ CHIEF OF STAFF DEPUTY/ DIRECTOR OF POLICY ORDINANCE VIOLATION CLERK Aladean DeRose, Legal Department with offices on the 12" Floor of the County -City Building, served as the presenter and petitioner for this bill. This ordinance would essentially encapsulate what the ADA requires, that there is five (5) feet between an outside barrier and table. Adding this to our ordinance gives us the enforcement power through our licensing to remind the restaurants that the space needs to be maintained. No one from the public spoke either in favor of or in opposition to the bill. Due to a lack of quorum no recommendation was given by the Committee. With no further business before the Committee, Committee Chair Jo M. Broden adjourned the meeting at 4:43 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Jo roden, Chairperson 2