03-14-2022 Common Council Meeting Minutes (Signed)

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REGULAR MEETING March 14, 2022 Mary Bundy, 318 S. Francis Street, South Bend, Indiana, stated that the CPRB is a process of reviewing police conduct and allowing former officers to be a part of that could be a conflict of interest. The optics undermine public trust. Jorden Giger, 424 S. Michigan St. Unit 660, South Bend, Indiana, asked what demographic data would be released and if it could be released earlier during the first (I") round. He asked why the process for questioning is not open to the Full Council. Katheryn Redding, 418 Lamonte Terrace, South Bend, Indiana, spoke in opposition to Substitute Bill No. 22-13 because ex -police officers are expediting the CPRB. Police can investigate themselves and find they've done nothing wrong. Councilmember Troy Warner stated that the demographics collected will be gender, race, and zip code. A larger group of Councilmembers cannot have a closed -door session, so it was limited to four (4) individuals. Attorney Bob Palmer added that there would be an initial cut of the applications down from approximately one hundred (100). It would be unwieldy to have a public meeting to discuss them before the second (2nd) round. Councilmember Troy Warner stated there is mention of there being no officers in the ordinance. Councilmember Eli Wax stated that when the CPRB ordinance was passed in 2020, he did not believe it was the most effective means to handle complaints against officers, and he maintains that to this day. However, since the ordinance has been passed, it is Council's job to work to make it as effective as possible, and there must be trust on all sides. Councilmember Canneth Lee stated transparency and accountability do not have to be divisive. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. asked if this process happening is legal. Attorney Bob Palmer responded affirmatively. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. stated that the lack of trust in this process has a lot to do with the lack of trust in law enforcement. Some people have participated in law enforcement within the process, including President Sharon L. McBride and Councilmember Troy Warner. President Sharon L. McBride clarified that she is not law enforcement. She is in community corrections to assist people with rehabilitation. She thanked everyone who spoke at the meeting. There has been no deviation from the original ordinance. Councilmember Karen L. White stated that this resolution helps carry out the original ordinance. The public needs to have input and a clear understanding of the process. Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan stated that due to the rush to pass the CPRB ordinance in 2020, there were no details included on the process, which caused a lot of confusion. This is an important step forward. Councilmember Troy Warner stated that without a structured and detailed process, the CPRB would never move forward. Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan made a motion to call for passage of Substitute Bill No. 22-13. Councilmember Canneth Lee seconded the motion, which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. Vice President Sheila Niezgodski stated that Substitute Bill No. 22-13 has passed. BILLS ON FIRST READING BILL NO. 10-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE. OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO VACA"hE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A 12 6