01-14-02 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 14, 2002 APPROPRIATING $6,900 FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND ( #212) TO PROVIDE LEAD - SAFE WORK PRACTICES TRAINING This bill had first reading. Councilmember Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Community and Economic Development Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on January 28, 2001. Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORTS FROM AREA PLAN COMMISSION It is noted that the Council is in receipt of recommendations from the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, for the following ordinances based on their Public Hearing held on December 18,2001: BILL NO. 115 -01 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS AMENDED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1615 PORTAGE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BILL NO. 116 -01 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS AMENDED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2104 MISHAWAKA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Coleman made a motion that these bills be set for Public Hearing and Third Reading on January 28, 2002 and be sent to the Zoning and Annexation Committee. Councilmember White seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business to come before the Council at this time. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Ms. Trina Robinson, NAACP, no address given, stated that she was present on behalf of the NAACP. She noted that they are currently at a stage in the community where Plan Z has been brought before the Justice Department for a decision and it is crucial for citizens and taxpayers to hear from the people that they have elected. She stated that she does not believe they have heard from anyone on the Council as to their decisions on how they feel or how the community can better move through this crisis its facing. She noted that this plan is affecting all of our children and is a community problem. It is not just a race problem but is something that will affect children as a whole. She further noted that it is felt that at some point it is vital as individuals and taxpayers that they clearly understand how the Council feels about how Plan Z will impact the community and its children. Councilmember Pfeifer stated that she is grateful to see some movement, consideration and action by Dr. Raymond and the school board to improve the quality of education for children. She noted that from a personal point of view and from a diversity prospective she does not agree with Plan Z. One of the most pertinent parts of Plan Z is segregation and racial imbalance in primary schools. Councilmember Pfeifer noted that this is the time when opinions of other people are formed and if -11-