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REGULAR MEETING February 25, 2019 Councilmember Oliver Davis interjected, It's not ready yet, though. It's still messing up his property. Yes, it is. Councilmember John Voorde stated, They'll have a beer and work it. Councilmember Oliver Davis stated, It should have been worked out before it got up here tonight. 05-19 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE EAST/WEST PORTION OF DUBAIL ST. 29.8' IN WIDTH RUNNING WEST APPROX. 303' FROM RIGHT-OF-WAY OF S. OLIVE ST TO PARCEL 018-8102-3875 Councilmember John Voorde, chair of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation. Lori Gesto, 1705 South Olive Street, South Bend, IN, served as the petitioner for this bill. Ms. Gesto stated, It is my request to vacate this portion of Dubail. We have, for several years now, used it as our north driveway. There it is (referencing a picture displayed which is available in the City Clerk's Office). We would like to continue doing that. We have actually been asked by the City to vacate this property because of the 2020 plan for Olive Street beautification. So,that is my request today to be able to do that. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There were none. Councilmember Oliver Davis made a motion to send Bill No. 05-19 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of nine(9) ayes. Councilmember Oliver Davis interjected, Cool. 03-19 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER SIX OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 14 TITLED RENTAL SAFETY VERIFICATION PROGRAM Councilmember Karen White made a motion to accept the second (2nd) substitute version of Bill No. 03-19. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded this motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Jo M.Broden,chair of the Health and Public Safety Committee,reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with a favorable recommendation with a number of amendments (reflected in the second(2nd)substitute version). Suzanna Fritzberg, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Mayor of the City of South Bend with offices located on the 14th floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as a presenter for this bill. Ms. Fritzberg stated, I will defer to Council if you would like me to go through each of the changes of the substitute bill as part of this presentation(which is available in the City Clerk's office). You don't have to say now, but I will run through just a quick overview. Councilmember Jo M. Broden interjected, I'm good, I've checked them off per what we've discussed. I know our attorney has checked them off, so, it is up to you all. Councilmember John Voorde stated, Unless there is a specific request to do so, from Council, please proceed with your abbreviated version of the presentation. Ms. Fritzberg continued, Excellent. I introduced myself and will also introduce other people to speak as part of this presentation including Jamie Morgan, Project Manager in the Office of the Mayor and Tracy Skibins,Director of Code Enforcement. In attendance is also the Deputy Director 26