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Bill Co- Sponsor, Committee Member Broden agreed and reiterated the importance of engaging neighborhood groups in further discussions and the importance of continuing to engage neighbors in the public process. She also asked where the responsibility lies in terms of actually making sure that Council expectations are met and that the work gets done. Council Member Tim Scott added to the discussion the importance of communicating with DCI and receiving feedback from the department. He wants to make sure that Council is not requesting something that City Planners are already doing. Committee Member Broden asked if we have capacity and staffing to make sure this work is done. James Mueller, Chief of Staff with the Office of the Mayor, offices on the 14th floor assured Council that the administration can make it work. Acting Council Attorney Aladean DeRose noted an error in the resolution's title and body, and proposed amendments to the title which would be filed with the City Clerk's Office before the evening public hearing. Council agreed with the necessary amendments and Committee Chair Davis opened the floor to public comment. Rolanda Hughes, 1029 Riverside Dr., came forward to speak in favor of the resolution. She reiterated Committee Member Broden's remarks on public engagement and that the neighbors should have a continued and sustained voice throughout the planning process. She reminded Council that the planning process is important to ensuring that residents have a stake in the development of their neighborhoods. Committee Chair Davis thanked Ms. Hughes for her comments and turned the floor to Council with no one else to add to public comment. Committee Member Gavin Ferlic made a motion to send Substitute Bill 16 -90 as amended to the full Council favorably. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Broden and carried unanimously. Bill No. 17 -04- Supporting the Commerce Center Development Council President and bill co- sponsor, Tim Scott, introduced Bill No. 17 -04 as a proud collaborative effort among Council, the administration and the developer to meet a compromise that that was win -win for all parties. He went on to share there were many options on the table, but still a ton of work that needed to be done to meet a compromise. The proposed resolution represents the hard work of parties on all sides and one that is a true give and take on both sides. He shared that many surrounding communities (e.g. Goshen and Elkhart) were ready to jump on the opportunity of a high rise building and grocery in their CBD that formerly looked like a missed opportunity for South Bend. rd