10-22-01 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 22, 2001 This bill had first reading. Councilmember Kelly made a motion to refer this bill to the Community and Economic Development Committee and set it for Public Hearing and Third Reading on November 12, 2001. Councilmember Coleman seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business to come before the Council at this time. NEW BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS RECENT INCIDENTS Councilmember Ujdak stated that in the last couple of weeks the South Bend Tribune has reported on problems in his district. He noted that there was an incident around LaSalle High School with fights spreading into the neighborhoods. Councilmember Ujdak further stated that he will be scheduling a special meeting of the Health and Public Safety Committee within the next couple of weeks. Representatives from the Mayor's office, the Police Department, the South Bend Community School Corporation, the School Board and Administration as well as the principals of Navarre Middle School, Washington High School and LaSalle High School, Juvenile Justice Center and fellow Council members will be asked to attend to address some of these problems. Councilmember Ujdak noted that the Police Department is doing their part on the street but he would like to identify some of the causes and hopefully address and find a method to prevent it and more importantly stop it from happening in the future. He noted that he will notify the City Clerk's office to arrange this meeting in the near future. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR There was no one present wishing to address the Council at this time. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, President Pfeifer adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. ATTEST: Loretto". �. a, Ci Clerk -25- ATTEST: Charlotte Pfeifer, Pr id nt