01-10-2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10. 2022 BILLS — THIRD READING BILL NO. 142-21 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1165 S FRANKLIN STREET Councilmember Canneth Lee stated that Bill No. 142-21 came with a favorable recommendation with a nine (9) to zero (0) vote. Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski made a motion to call for passage of Bill No. 142-21. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann seconded the motion, which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. President Sharon L. McBride stated that Bill No. 142-21 has passed. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 22-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, THE CITY OF MISHAWAKA, INDIANA, AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, FOR THE MUTUAL OPERATION OF THE SPECIAL. VICTIMS UNITS ADDRESSING CRIMES OF SPECIAL GRAVITY IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Councilmember Eli Wax stated that Bill No. 22-01 was previously heard by the Health and Public Safety Committee and comes forth with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Troy Warner recused himself from the vote on Bill No. 22-01, as he took part in drafting the agreement and represents a party to the agreement, the County Sheriff & County Police Department Scott Ruszkowski, South Bend Chief of Police, 701 W Sample Street, presented Bill No. 22-01. Councilmember Eli Wax states that this resolution will allow the city to enter the proposed agreement. The agreement calls for South Bend Police Department (SBPD) to provide two (2) sworn, uniformed officers and funding for an additional three (3) deputized officers. Kylie Connell, 53167 Meadowgrass Lane, South Bend, Indiana, stated that she is excited for the inter -agencies to continue to work together. It is hoped that the resolution will impact the community. Councilmember Troy Warner stated that the family violence unit has been in place since 1967. He thanked those involved in these discussions to investigate the most serious crimes, whereby service agencies are on -site to support victims. Councilmembers Canneth Lee and Eli Wax thanked those involved in this resolution, as people must receive the social services they need. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr., stated that a metro police department should be part of the discussion, as the SBPD needs support. 3