04-11-16 Health and Public Safety

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HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY APRIL 11, 2016 5:40 P.M. Committee Members Present: John Voorde, Karen White, Oliver Davis, Jo M. Broden Other Council Present: Regina Williams- Preston, David Varner, Tim Scott Others Present: Kareemah Fowler, Alkeyna Aldridge, Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Adriana Rodriguez, Randy Wilkerson, Tasha Outlaw, Aladean DeRose Agenda: Bill No. 19 -16 — Addressing Buskers and Sidewalk Performers Bill No. 5 -16 — Approving fees for nuisance abatement Bill No. 6 -16 — Approving fees for securing and demolishing structures Bill No. 12 -16 — Landlord registration program Chairperson John Voorde called the Health and Public Safety meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. He entertained a motion to recess and reconvene in the large Council Chamber. Councilmember Karen White moved to recess and reconvene which was seconded by Oliver Davis. The motion carried with a vote of four (4) aye. The meeting reconvened at 5:44 p.m. in the large Council Chambers with a formal presentation by Aladean DeRose, City Attorney. Ms. DeRose introduced Bill 19 -16 as a revisit and repeal of a former ordinance that raised questions of constitutional validity. The new ordinance welcomes and encourages Busking activities in downtown South Bend while addressing the original concerns of time, place and manner similar to the original ordinance. Chairperson Voorde closed the formal presentation and opened the floor to Council and Committee questions. Councilmember Oliver Davis clarified questions regarding sponsorship, enforcement, and registration of buskers. Ms. DeRose clarified that there were no registration fees but buskers needed to be sponsored by an event holder. Buskers could be fined by DTSB or South Bend police. The enforcement of the ordinance is complaint driven. Councilmember Tim Scott clarified that enforcement of the ordinance is complaint driven and policed by the South Bend police officers.