07-13-92 Council Meeting Mniutes

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�?75 �GI]LAR__MEE�IPdG JLILS� -].3, 1992 BEND, INDIANA, RATIFYING THE SISTER CITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOUTH BEND AND CZESTOCHOWA, POLAND. WHEREAS, the Common Council acknowledges that "Sister Cities International" was - initiated by the White House in 1956 when the President called for "massive exchanges between Americans and the Peoples of other lands; and WHEREAS, on May 30, 1992, the City of South Bend, Indiana and the City of Czestochowa, Poland, signed the "Sister City Agreement" pledging to establish ties of friendship and cooperation which will in turn strengthen the traditional bonds between Americans and Polish Nations; and WHEREAS, the Common Council is indeed proud to be a part of the formal ratification process which will formalize the rich ethnic ties between these two great cities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby officially ratifies the Sister City Agreement signed on the 30th day of May 1992 in Czestochowa, Poland, with copies of the Agreement in both Polish and English being attached hereto. SECTION II. The Common Council pledges its support to undertake in developing understanding, trust and friendship between the residents of Czestochowa and South Bend. SECTION III. The Council further pledges to work with the City Administration so that meaningful programs which will benefit both Czestochowa and South Bend can be established to enhance educational and cultural opportunities, tourism, and benefit the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of these two great cities. SECTION IV. The Common Council pledges its heartfelt support of this important agreement linking rich ethnic cultures together, and proudly says "BOG ZAPLAC"! SECTION V. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. Stephen Luecke Cleo Washington Roland Kelly Sean Coleman Attest: n_ ,,�, .-c..0 Irene K. Gammon, City Clerk Ann Puzzello Linas Slavinskas Thomas Zakrzewski Loretta Duda Eugene Ladewski Joseph E. Kernan, Mayor A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Ladewski made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated that he was a member of a delegation that visited Czestochowa, Poland in May. Other members of the delegation were: Jack Reed, administrative assistant to the Mayor; Mikki Dobski Shidler, Community Affairs Director; David Stefancic, professor of Russian Polish and European history at St. Mary's College; and Mary Ferlic, educator; Council Member Ladewski headed the delegation. He explained that with our City's Polish heritage the proposed sister -city relationship should provide a wealth of cultural and exchange opportunities. He indicated that the province of Czestochowa, is one of Poland's largest industrial areas, with a population of 260,000. Council Member Ladewski introduced the rest of the delegation. Due to bad storms everyone was evacuated to the basement for approximately 15 minutes. After we returned to the Chambers the other members of the delegation spoke regarding this trip. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of eight ayes. BILLS. FIRST READING BILL NO. 50 -92 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2017 LINCOLNWAY WEST, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR DOUGLAS S. TAELMAN. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion carried. BILL NO. 51 -92 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT