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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 25, 2016 Ms. Bennion responded it does seem the Council over represents Democrats and it may be the case gerrymandering has occurred. Those wishing to speak in favor of the bill: Jason Banicki Critchlow, 3822 W. Ford St. South Bend, expressed that South Bend has been one (1) party represented for a very long time and also Indiana has been very one (1) party represented for a long time and that's not good. As we get into the era of big data districts can be drawn not only by precinct but even down to the block. We should have very competitive races for all our elected officials. No one from the public spoke in opposition to the bill. Councilmember Dr. David Varner made a motion to adopt Bill 16 -37. Councilmember Karen White seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. Council Vice President Oliver Davis resumed the Chair of the Council meeting. 16 -39 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ESTABLISHING A DATE AND LOCATION FOR THE FORMAL RETIREMENT CEREMONY OF THE SOUTH BEND CITY FLAG TO A PLACE OF HONOR Councilmember Karen White made a motion to hear the Substitute Bill 16 -39. Councilmember John Voorde seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Councilmember Regina Williams- Preston reported the Community Relations Committee met and sends this bill forward with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic served as the presenter for this bill. Although the old flag was never formally the official South Bend Flag it is appropriate to have a retirement ceremony for the flag. The date is currently scheduled for Friday May 6th 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the flagpole at the South Bend Police Department. Councilmember Dr. David Varner asked if it is appropriate to have the flag retirement before we have gotten the symbolism figured out. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic responded that the design has been finalized and we can leave the symbolism up to the people to decide. Councilmember Dr. David Varner stated he feels it is appropriate to have the discussion on the symbolism of the flag before the retirement ceremony. Councilmember Karen White asked how the date of the retirement ceremony was decided upon. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic responded the Honor Guard of the Police Department's schedule matched up with that date. Kara Kelly, Mayor's Office with offices on the 14th Floor of the County -City Building, reiterated the date and time of the retirement ceremony. No one from the public spoke in support of the bill. Gary King, 730 Hill St. South Bend, spoke in opposition of the bill. Mr. King expressed concern that the time would not work for everyone who wished to be there. Mr. King suggested doing a ceremony at sunset in conjunction with the River Lights. Councilmember John Voorde made a motion to adopt the Substitute Bill 16 -39. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes. 16 -40 11 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING