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QCommctt *oat surf) antt VOW glict hhtp tvmmitt t The January 8, 2001 meeting of the Health and Public Safety Committee was called to order by its Chairperson Council Member Andrew Ujdak at 4:45 p.m. In the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer, King, Varner, Ujdak, and Kirsits,Isabelle Gonzalez, Citizen Member;Thomas L. Bodnar,Terry Bland of the if,ontb Otutir Zvibun ,and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Ujdak noted that the first item on the agenda was to review substitute Bill No. 133-00 which would amend Chapter 13, Article 10 of the South Bend Municipal Code addressing "Firearms". Thomas L. Bodnar, Deputy City Attorney made the presentation. He stated that in light of the state law which was passed after the Council passed the firearm regulations several years ago, that the local regulations addressing conduct by schools and assault weapons are no longer necessary. Council Member King inquired whether the ordinance would enable the City to change what they currently do, more specifically would it assist the City with regard to gun shows at the Century Center. Council Member King also inquired about the governing state law in this area, and whether either the state or local law address"management possession". Citizen Member inquired what the City's options would be if they elected just to enforce state law in this area. Council Member Ujdak inquired about deferring to state law and asked about persons who carry concealed weapons. He noted that the proposed ordinance does not contain a definition for"public places"yet refers to it in several areas. He also noted that the header for one of the sections in the proposed Bill refers to"signage", yet the language of the Bill strikes any signage regulations. Mr. Bodnar stated that in his opinion he believes there would be problems if the City would enforce just state law since the City does not own various public buildings. Council Member Ujdak stated that he is not comfortable with the proposed ordinance and believes that there are too many unanswered questions. Citizen Member Gonzalez agreed that further research by the Legal Department should be done before action should be taken. She then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kirsits that Substitute Bill No. 133-00 be continued until the February 12, 2001 Council meeting and that further information be provided on the proposed ordinance by the Legal Department. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 01-3 which is a proposed Resolution to approve the amended five (5) year interlocal agreement with St. Joseph County for emergency medical services. Mr. Bodnar made the presentation. He noted that the interlocal agreement was entered into three (3) years ago with the County. The issue of costs for years 2001 and 2002 were left open for further discussion so that such costs would reflect any agreements reached by the City and Local No. 362 for wages and fringe benefits. Mr. Bodnar stated that the costs have been addressed and