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REGULAR MEETING MAY 24, 2004 BILL NO. 31 -04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING, CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO CORRECT THE CROSS - REFERENCES IN ARTICLES 12, 12, AND 14; TO AMEND ARTICLE 2, RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS TO ALLOW PUBLIC PARKS, ACTIVE, AS ALLOWABLE USES IN THE SINGLE FAMILY AND TWO FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 8 SPECIAL REGULATIONS, SECTION 21- 08.02 SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR CONTROLLED USES; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 7 GENERAL REGULATIONS, SECTION 21- 07.03(f) OFF - PREMISE SIGNS Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer these bills to the Zoning and Annexation Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on June 14, 2004. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Pfeifer announced that the South Bend Youth Advisory Council is hosting Youthfest 2004, Saturday, May 29, 2004, on the roof top of the IUSB Parking Garage. There will be a dance for all students ages 15 -20 years of age. Tickets are available from any Youth Council Member, $3.00 in advance, $5.00 at the door. They will serve coca -cola & popcorn and prizes will be awarded. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR COMMENTS BY MR. JOHN SWANSON CONCERNING CITY WIDE YOUTH CENTER Mr. John Swanson, 1321 West Washington Street, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Council that he would like to see a Youth Center open 24 hours a day. Mr. Swanson stated that the center or gym could have basketball courts available for both adults and children. Council President White thanked Mr. Swanson for coming to the Council meetings and noted that the Council appreciates his comments in regards to his concerns about some type of athletic functions for youth. COMMENTS BY MR. MICHAEL WRIGHT CONCERNING OPERATION HOPE HOUSE Mr. Michael Wright, President, Operation Hope House, P. 0. Box 662, South Bend, Indiana, informed the Council that Operation Hope House is a Christ- centered transitional housing organization that seeks to assist agencies already in place in the South Bend area. He stated that this program is designed to address the spiritual, emotional, social and practical needs of recovering women and children. Mr. Wright stated that the vision of Operation Hope House is to purchase a building that will house approximately 12 women, who are in the process of recovering from additions, along with their children. In addition to providing shelter for these women and children, there would also be access to counseling which will assist in job placement and locating permanent housing, to enable all of our clients to become productive members of society. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING DATE Council President White announced that the next meeting of the Common Council will be held on Monday, June 14, 2004. 22 1 1 1