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REGULAR MEETING UNFINISHED BUSINESS December 9, 2019 Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated, There was interest in an update on the request to the Redevelopment Commission on the Gemini Apartments Permanent Supportive Housing project, and while it's not on our agenda and we did not address it at the Committee level, I would like to note for the record and enter into the record, and then make available as soon as possible for the general public a three (3) page document that was emailed to Council. So, I just want to make sure that the community gets up to speed with the intentions on that. Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis asked, Where would that information be so that the public can see that because it was our understanding that they were going to come and make a presentation and follow up on that. We even told the people that came to our last meeting that we were going to have a meeting and I think the record will show that. We did not do that. That request was denied. So, therefore the public does not have the ability to have the understanding of what's going on with that. It will be perceived by some people, that it's being railroaded, and that information was shot down by this Committee. I really believe that information should have been noted by this Council, and I hope that in the future, this will not happen again like that. Council President Tim Scott stated, Thank you, and we will make that available tomorrow. Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated, Thank you Councilmember Davis for your concern. I think that it would be very easy to scan the document and then make it available through social media through a link, but to be readily done even tonight, given the timing. Councilmember Dr. Oliver Davis replied, Thank you. I appreciate that. NEW BUSINESS BILL NO. 19-83 A SPECIAL RESOLUTION AWARDED BY THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL TO CELEBRATE THE DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT OF REGINA WILLIAMS- PRESTON TO THE CITY. Councilmember Sharon L. McBride stated, Bill No. 19-83, Resolution 4836-19. A special resolution awarded by the South Bend Common Council to celebrate the dedication and commitment of Regina Williams -Preston to the City. Whereas, Regina Williams -Preston was born and raised on the northwest side of South Bend, grew up on Olive Street, attended Holy Cross Elementary School and graduated from LaSalle High School; and, Whereas, after an undergraduate education at Washington University in St. Louis, Regina ventured to the Bay Area where she was a trainer in cultural competency and helped to produce two (2) nationally acclaimed documentaries on race in America; and, Whereas, Regina returned to South Bend to put her talents and skills to work in her hometown, in part, through her election to the South Bend Common Council as the representative of the 2"d District; and, Whereas, Regina has been instrumental in raising awareness in the community to improve neighborhoods in South Bend. She played an important role in forming the Far Northwest Neighborhood Association which resulted in residents being able to access the resources to acquire and rehabilitate homes; and, Whereas, Regina has been a tireless advocate for many who feel vulnerable through her support for restorative justice and affordable housing initiatives in South Bend. Councilmember Sharon L. McBride continued, Now, therefore, be it Proclaimed by the Common Council Members as follows: Section One (I). On behalf of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and the Members of the South Bend Common Council, we are pleased to publicly recognize and honor Regina Williams -Preston for her dedication and work on behalf of the residents of South Bend. Section Two (II). We look forward to your continued involvement and leadership in the City through your teaching and in whatever other position you may choose in the next phase of your community involvement. Signed this 0, day of December in the year 2019 in the City of South Bend, the County of St. Joseph, in the State of Indiana. Approved this 9th day December 2019. 22