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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 2016 only has a partial east -west alleyway which allows for egress to rear - loading garages on new construction homes that have been developed there. He explained that he wanted to speak in favor of removing this particular alleyway, because it will lead to the further development of quality new homes and streetscapes facing St. Louis Boulevard on the 1000 block. Those from the public wishing to speak in opposition to the bill: Patrick Sullivan, owner of 1014 & 1022 St. Louis, explained that the 1022 property he owns sits on the north side of the alley. He stated that he uses the alley when he is there to do repairs or maintain his properties. There is a duplex that sits in the alley directly east of the 1022 house. He frequently sees tenants enter and exit through the west side of the block. He feels that in closing the alley, homeowner and resident access would be restricted. James Masters returned to the podium to offer a rebuttal. Councilmember Broden requested that the map of the property be displayed for the Council as reference during Mr. Master's rebuttal, which Mr. Masters agreed would clarify his position further. Mr. Master's stated that he felt there was some confusion as to what precisely was being closed. Referring to the site plan displayed for the Council and public, Mr. Masters stated that on the left —i.e., west —is St. Louis Boulevard, while the top of the page is north. The parcels that his client owns are the southern half of Lot 79 and all of 80. The alley in question is the one between those two (2) parcels. The north -south alley is not being closed. Mr. Masters stated, I think that may address Mr. Sullivan's concern, because that alley is being kept open, as is the alley as it continues eastward. In fact, to address the concern about trash pickup, I believe that's why Public Works asked for the small easement on what would be the ten (10) feet at the very end of the alley as it intersects with the north -south alley. Mr. Masters speculated that that was so that a track truck that is traveling west along the alley has room to make a turn when it reaches the north -south alley. There will be no interference with the trash trucks going either north and south or eastward along the alley. Mr. Masters then asked Mr. Sullivan if that answered his question, to which Mr. Sullivan responded, Only partially. Mr. Masters continued, ensuring again that it would not impede anyone traveling north and south or those traveling farther to the east by the other properties, like Lot 73 and 74. Councilmember Scott asked what street the alley dropped into. Mr. Masters believed it to be St. Peter. Councilmember Scott stated, So, access to Lot 73 and 74 can be from a street or from that alley. Mr. Masters responded that he was not sure if Lot 73 and 74 continue for the entire length. He further reassured the Council that that would not get closed. He stated that only the one- hundred and fifty -five (155) foot stretch depicted in the site plan would be closed, leaving the remaining east ten (10) feet open. Councilmember Karen White made a motion that Bill No. 68 -16 be sent to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Randy Kelly seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 66 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE AT CHAPTER 17, ARTICLES 4 AND 6 TO ADDRESS NEW WATER RATES AND CHARGES Councilmember Scott made a motion to continue Bill No. 66 -16 until January 9th, 2017 and send it back to the Utilities Committee. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. 70 -16 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF E3