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CITY OFSOUTH BEND OFFICE OF THE CLERK * <br /> always goes to the toxic end of it. There are natural herbicides out there too. So, I think within that <br /> definition, I mean, we don't even have it for a definition, it's just mentioned in management tools. <br /> So, that to the discretion of whomever is using that. <br /> Mr. Palmer replied, Councilmember Broden, I think part of your question can also be answered by <br /> sub-paragraph H,defined as sustainable landscaping. To some extent that definition and the actual <br /> landscaping vegetation overlap. If it would help,we could probably amend sustainable landscaping <br /> to include parts of the deleted, the actual landscaping vegetation that you think are important. <br /> Committee Chair Jo M. Broden replied, I'm not pretending to be an expert on it,but I just feel like <br /> it's big.You know, swiping out an entire part, and especially because of definitions. Tell me about <br /> the wildlife habitat certification, and that no longer existing. Would that be in here? <br /> Mr. Palmer replied, It no longer exists under Indiana law,but what the statute that authorized Cities <br /> to do this referred to, it encouraged the use for the obtaining of a natural wildlife habitat <br /> certification. What that turns out to be is that you click on a link, you go to a website, you pay <br /> twenty-five ($25) dollars, and you get a certificate. The State Legislature as I mentioned, has <br /> eliminated that reference from the statute. It doesn't exist in Indiana law in any place.That website <br /> was not linked to Indiana. It's just a website appearing to just collect twenty-five($25) dollars for <br /> anybody who wants to have the certificate. <br /> Committee Chair Jo M. Broden replied, So, the native plants, prairie wildflowers, ornamental <br /> grasses, native woodlands, milkweed, if any of those grew above nine (9) inches, none of those <br /> would be allowed locally under this? <br /> Mr. Palmer replied, I'm not sure I understand your question. If it would be weeds or grasses, no, <br /> it would be subject to the ordinance limiting it to nine(9)inches. If it's something like wildflowers <br /> or ornamental grasses, something like that,there would be no nine(9)inch limitation. Essentially, <br /> it was native plants. Native Indiana plants,not on the Indiana list,it's in the statute. Which is what <br /> the natural wildlife habitat was supposed to check for, but it didn't. <br /> Committee Chair Jo M. Broden stated, with no other questions from the Committee, we will turn <br /> it to the public for any comment. Is there anyone wishing to speak in favor or in opposition of <br /> Bill No. 19-63? Seeing none, we will turn it back to the Committee. <br /> Committee Vice Chair Karen White made a motion to send Bill No. 19-63 to the full Council with <br /> a favorable recommendation. The motion was seconded by Committeemember John Voorde and <br /> carried with a voice vote of four(4) ayes, and one (1) nay. <br /> With no further business, Committee Chair Jo M. Broden made a motion to adjourn the Health <br /> and Public Safety Committee meeting. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> f . Broden, Committee Chair <br /> EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION I INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT <br /> 455 County-City Building 227W Jefferson Bvld South Bend.Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9221 f 574.235.9173 TTD 574.235.5567 vwwv.southbendin.gov <br /> 4 <br />