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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 26, 2001 <br />Her son explained that his mother was a resident of the Robertson's Apartments. She noted that this <br />blockage has controlled the motorcycles zooming and people hanging out but the panhandlers still <br />need to be dealt with and she therefore is in support of this bill. <br />There was no one else present wishing to speak either in favor of or in opposition to this bill. <br />In rebuttal, Councilmember King asked Council President Pfeifer to address the concerns raised by <br />Mr. Chambliss since she has been involved in the anti loitering issue. <br />Council President Pfeifer thanked Councilmember King and Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski- <br />Farrand for their efforts in formulating this ordinance as well as the members of the public, Chief <br />Bennett and the Mayor's office. <br />Council President Pfeifer stated that this is the second of a possible three quality of life ordinances. <br />She noted that it was decided a number of years ago to respond as responsible legislators to the needs <br />of the citizens who include citizens who live downtown, own businesses and live in the community. <br />Because complaints have been raised, three potential ordinances are being considered with two (2) <br />already passed and a third proposed to address the concerns of Mr. Chambliss regarding loitering. <br />President Pfeifer noted that downtown residents and business owners will be one of the groups that <br />will come together to discuss that proposed ordinance to determine if it can be tweaked anymore. <br />In regards to the panhandling bill, part of the Council's responsibility as legislators is to provide <br />tools for department heads to carry out their duties and this is a tool that the South Bend Police <br />Department can use against people who are perpetuating aggressive behavior. She noted that the <br />Council received a request from an individual wondering if this ordinance would protect individuals <br />coming in and out of churches. The panhandling ordinance is Citywide in terms of dealing with <br />aggressive behavior. Panhandlers are not just local individuals but some are professional <br />panhandlers that come to our community for the specific purpose of exploiting. They come <br />especially during times when the City has special events and they compromise the quality of life in <br />our community. <br />Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand advised that she has provided to the City Clerk's office <br />various documents in support of this ordinance, which includes documentation provided by Mr. <br />Andres concerning the number of people attending various activities at the Morris Performing Arts <br />Center, a Memorandum from her to the Council President and Councilmember King, dated <br />November 26, 2001 which includes the legal basis used in the drafting of this ordinance, various <br />maps and documentation concerning the patron numbers and dollars referred to by Councilmember <br />King in his presentation. <br />Councilmember Ujdak added that this ordinance is part two of an ongoing series of ordinances <br />being proposed by the Council. He stated that if anyone has any questions regarding the future <br />loitering ordinance they can call any of the Councilmembers or they can leave their name and <br />number with the City Clerk and the appropriate Council Committee chairperson will contact them <br />about future meeting dates. <br />Councilmember Coleman made a motion that this bill, as substituted, go favorably to full Council. <br />Councilmember Varner seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. <br />BILL NO. 112 -01 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE COMMON <br />COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AMENDING <br />CHAPTER 17, OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL <br />CODE TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE 9 FOR UNIVERSAL <br />WATER AND SEWER MAIN LINE INSTALLATION <br />CONSTRUCTION CHARGES <br />I on <br />n <br />I <br />1 <br />
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