On a call to order the City County Council meeting for Monday, MARCH 3rd, 2025 and will begin our meeting with the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance led by COUNCILMAN Nielsen. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT, Good evening, colleagues. I have the honor tonight of introducing a senior pastor of to from Downey Avenue Christian Church in District 14 ms Melody, America and its merit. We being fair with me. When we come together in prayer seeking your guiding and loving presence in this moment for those gathered in this space. We are filled with gratitude for those who give of themselves in public service. And for those who genuinely seek to nurture the greater good by serving on the city County Council. We recognize too, that sometimes all of us in whatever capacity we are called to serve fall short of are idealized objectives. And so we ask for
your grace to meet us in those gaps. For the ways in which we have placed profit over people. Forgive us. For the ways in which we have prioritized decorum at the expense of justice and equity. Forgive us. For the ways in which we have fallen prey to our own self importance in retreated behind partisan lines. Forgive us. 3 U.S. We pray for the sake of our shared humanity. Show us a better way to live as one community. Remind us that when one resident of Indianapolis is without food or health care or quality public education or affordable housing that our city suffers. That we all suffer. Show us again and again that we are tethered to one another. What happens to one of us is felt this really by all of us. Teach us that the wounds we inflict on
others eventually bear scars on our own being. Open our eyes to see that our connectedness. It's not a burden to bear, but a gift to be embraced. Indeed. It is the very thing that makes us human. Created in your image. A reflection of the Holy. We pray a special blessing on these are elected representatives today that they might embrace your vision for an equitable just and healthy city where all her residents are viewed as your beloved ones. MAY your spirit of wisdom and empathy, inspire and inform every decision made in this. The people's chamber. And MAY we the citizens of Nap Town be inspired by these representatives to be more
fully engaged. Participants accountable for the well-being of our neighbors and holy committed to our shared humanity. In still in each of us. A love for one another that reflects the commandment to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. For in doing so. We will be a reflection of Jesus. The Christ. For it is hit in his name that I pray. Join in the Pledge of Allegiance. Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under GOD and a visible with liberty and justice for all. Counselors, police electric green button to indicate your attendance. There are 25 council's
PRESIDENT. We have no guest with us this evening are not already on the agenda. So the next item on our agenda is official communications. MADAM Clerk. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT ladies and gentlemen, we are hereby notified the regular meetings of the city County Council Police Fire in solid waste Collection. Special service district councils will be held in the city County building and the public Assembly room on Monday, 3/3/2025. At 7 o'clock pm the purpose is of such meetings being to conduct any and all business that MAY come properly before regular meetings of the council's sincerely vop. Mostly PRESIDENT Said City County Council. Ladies and gentlemen, pursuant to the laws of the state of Indiana, cause to be published in the court
commercial record and in Indianapolis star on FEBRUARY, 21st 2025 a copy of Notice of Public proposal. Number 52, 2025 said hearing to be held on Monday, 3/3/2025, it's 07:00pm in the Public Assembly room of the city County building. Ladies and gentlemen, I have approved with my signature and delivered this day to the clerk of the City County Council, Yolanda Winfield, the following Ordinances. General resolution numbers 5, 6, 2025 special ordinance numbers, 2, 3, 2025 and special resolution numbers, one through 6, 2025 Joseph, they chalks it. Mayor, MR. PRESIDENT this concludes the official communications. Thank you. MADAM Clerk, the next item agenda is adoption
of the agenda consent The next item on agenda is approval journals for FEBRUARY. The 3rd 2025 consent that. Now proceed to presentation of petitions. Memorials, special resolutions. Next item on agenda is proposing number 90, it recognizes the volunteer groups that support animal welfare in city. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT offered up to any any council that wants to join As well this Kurtz up there. She's here with a thank you very much see. Could get a start and then good move around with you guys. So MR. PRESIDENT, I think the opportunity and the reason I put this specialist resolution front of us is and I believe this is an opportunity really show recognition to a lot of good things in the city. And this is the best place to do it. And over the past couple weeks, I've got to hear from a lot of folks and see a lot of things that I was very aware
of. The amount of money and time energy risk that they're putting into the city for the betterment of animals. And it just felt appropriate for me to recognize them and everything that they're doing. So with that, we have a special resolution this evening, a special resolution recognizing the volunteer groups that support animal welfare in the city, whereas throughout this month it has been brought to our attention that there's a strong presence of individuals and groups who devote their time money and even their lives to protecting and caring for animals. And whereas. These volunteer apprentice essential services, including shelter, rescue, rehabilitation and advocacy for the welfare of animals throughout the city. And whereas the titles effort of those of these organizations have not only save counts and lives, but also enrich the quality of life in our community by fostering a culture of compassion,
responsibility. And whereas. We're as well, many dedicated organizations work ceaselessly to advance animal welfare. It is impossible to name them all yet. Each deserves our deepest gratitude and recognition and whereas the collective impact of these volunteer groups has strengthen community bonds and improve public awareness of the importance of caring for all living creatures. Now, therefore, going to take Be it resolved by the City County Council of the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana. Section one, the council hereby recognizes and expresses profound gratitude to all volunteer groups and individuals for their outstanding contributions to animal welfare in our city. And
section 2, the council extends its congratulations and sincere thanks to each organization, an individual whose unwavering commitment continues to make a significant difference in the lives of animals. And the community at large section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption in accordance with all applicable local ordinances. And this special resolution was sponsored by Counselor Heart and those around me was passed by the City County Council on the 3rd day of MARCH 2025. MR. PRESIDENT, I so move. Motions and probably moved and seconded all those in favor. Please signify by saying Aye, aye, any opposed nay. Motion carries. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT MAY have a moments.
Senate. Thank you, on behalf of the operation in the animal's coalition, I'm honored to accept this recognition for all nonprofit animal groups and volunteers in our city. None of us can solve our city animal crisis alone. And I know that the people in groups here tonight do want to work closely with ICs to address the many animal welfare gaps and issues in our community. Working together. There's enough power in this room to radically move our city forward for animal welfare. With all the wealth, animal welfare volunteers and non-profit staff in the room. Please stand up. Thank you, everyone for all your hard work and dedication. This what
you take this with Thank Thank you so The next item on agenda as opposed 5 referred to Community Affairs Committee Bryan, thank you, Mr. President we heard public comment that our last meeting and after discussion I would move to table proposal number 5 in definitely going forward. Motion's been properly moved and seconded counselors, we will take a voice vote, all those in favor signify by saying Aye. Any nays. Then we will have to take this to the board. About we vote? MADAM Clerk is there is the board meeting. All those in favor of tabling Green button. Those opposed red. Motion carries. 21 All right. The next 500 ended his proposal number 23
referred to public safety and criminal Justice Committee. CHAIRMAN Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT proposed in hold on second place. Sheriff's deputies. If anyone drops a single council speaking, I will ask that you remove them from this Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT pose a 23 2025 approve. Mayor's appointment of Christopher Bailey, chief of police for the Everest Metro Police Department. As we heard was hurt on FEBRUARY, the 12th a Senate committee, 11 to 0 Also Having moved. Sharon Robinson, is there Mostly improperly moved PRESIDENT To move 23 past recommendations. All right. Are they coming counselors?
Seeing none hearing? None. Let us proceed to the board for a vote. Motion. Motion carries 25 to 0. The next item on our agenda is. Proposal number. 24. For Public Safety Criminal Justice Committee. CHAIRMAN Robinson, thank you, MR. PRESIDENT proposed 24 2025. As appointment Ernst team alone as the 2 people in a fire department. It was also hurt favor of the 12 2025. So the committee 11 to 0 MR. PRESIDENT, I so move. The motions and probably moved and seconded any Counselors, this is hearing, none. Let's proceed to the board for a vote. Motion carries 25 to 0. The next item on agenda. Suppose a number. 32 for the public safety Criminal Justice Committee CHAIRMAN Robinson, thank you, MR. PRESIDENT consent pose a 30 to 60 61.
63. With Simmons PRESIDENT The next 5 proposals. Please is at 32. 32, thank you. In the 30 to 2025 reports the the hall to the Marin County Community Corrections Advisory Board. Number 60 reappoint Katherine Wiles to the icy advisory board opposed number 61 points. Maria. Polaris, a Toyota. The citizens points to play Pose a number. Points like he should cover to them as opposed review team proposal. 63 points. Brett Thomas, this is split complaint board. There are heard in favor of the 12 2025 all Presidents Committee, 11 to 0 MR. PRESIDENT, I so motions and probably moved and seconded any Counselors. All right, seeing none. Let's proceed to the board for a vote. Motion carries. 25 to 0. The next item on our agenda. Suppose a number. 49 for too much, both economic Development committee,
CHAIRMAN Of the list. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT propose a number. 49 reappoint Victoria, Betty, to the city market cover Ation board of directors misspending resigned from this board prior to the meeting. Council Robeson moves seconded by Councilor 5 to strike a number. 49, the motion carried by a vote of 12 to 0. Their All right. Coming from counselors. None, but especially to the board for a vote. Kerry's 25 to 0. Next item on agenda is to pose a number. 71 referred to rules in public Policy Committee. Vice chair Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT proposal number 71 2025 points. Can this Harris's cfo for the City County Council of Indianapolis, Marion County, the Rules and Public Policy Committee of the City County Council met on Tuesday, FEBRUARY t 2025. Council Lewis moved seconded by Councilor Allie Brown to proposals. 71 to the full
council to do pass recommendation motion carried by a vote of 9 to 0 MISTER PRESIDENT. I so move. Motions and probably moved and seconded on the commission. Counselors. Seeing none. Let's proceed to the board for a vote. Motion carries. 25 to 0 the next time agenda is introduction proposals. MADAM Clerk. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT the following proposal was perfect. Refer to the administration and finance committee proposal. Number 75, 2025 introduced by Council and Scary the rise is the controller to make necessary changes to the city of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana, Deferred Compensation plan to prepare to permit 90 elective contributions. The filing proposal was introduced, referred to the Metropolitan
and Economic Development Committee proposal. Number 76 introduced by council Rosalie authorizes the issuance of city of Indianapolis, Indiana, taxable income development lease rental revenue, bonds. For the old City Hall. Reuse project and execution of a lease. The filing proposals were referred to the public safety and Criminal Justice Committee proposal. Number 87 introduced by Council Robinson directs the City County Council to accept for the record. The annual report submitted by adult Child Health Incorporated as required by icy 12 Dash 29 dash 2. That's 16. Proposal. Number 88 introduced by Council Robinson directs the City County Council to accept the record for the record. The
annual report submitted by Aspire Indiana as required by icy 12, 20 29 2 Dash 6 teen. Proposal. Number 98 introduced by Council Robinson appoints clouded Peterson to the general orders board proposal. Number 99, 2025 introduced by Councilor. Robinson appointed Darrell Brooks to the general orders board. The following proposals were referred to the Public Works Committee proposal. Number 89, 2025 introduced by Council Jones approves the mayor's appointment. Todd Wilson is the director of the Department of Public Works proposal. Number 91 introduced by Councilor Jones. The rise is a speed limit reduction to 35 miles per hour. Madison Avenue from Pleasant Run Parkway, North Drive to I-seventy
District 18. Proposal number 90 to 2025 introduced by Councilor Jesse Brown authorizes the speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour on 10 street firm rule to Arsenal Avenue District 13. Proposal. Number 93, 2025 introduced by Councilor Jesse Brown authorizes the speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour on will rule street from 13th Street to North Street District. 13. Proposal. Number 94, 2025 introduced by Councilor Heart authorizes the speed limit reduction to 20 miles per hour in the Baywood Subdivision District 20. Proposal. Number 95, 2025 introduced by Councilor Delaney authorizes a speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour in the Norwood and early subdivisions district 2.
Proposal, number 96, 2025 introduced by Councilor Delaney authorizes a speed limit reduction to 25 miles per hour. In the sense that Heights Subdivision district 2. Proposal, number 97, 2025 introduced by Council Jones authorizes a speed limit reduction. To 25 miles per hour on public safety on South Meridian Street, from Iowa's Street to McCarty Street District. 18 MR. PRESIDENT that concludes the introductions. Thank you. MADAM Clerk, the next item the agenda is special orders. Priority business. Proposal. Number 77 85 call rezonings that were certified to the council for approval by the Metropolitan Development Commission. And one wishes to call Downey any of these
proposals for reconsideration. If no council, which is called any of this opposes reconsideration, will pass into law. Does anyone wish to call down any of the proposals for reconsideration? Seeing none. The nbc's decision to is upheld a proposal numbers. 77 to 85. We'll pass into law. Proposal. Number 86 2025 is a rezoning that was certified to the Council for Denial by the Metropolitan Development Commission. If no one wishes to call the proposal down for a public hearing, it will stand as the night. Is a call for called out. All right, seeing none. Nbc's decision is upheld proposal. Number 86 is denied. The next item on our agenda is special orders. Public hearing. Proposal
number 52 2025 zoning ordinance was called down for a public hearing at a meeting on FEBRUARY. The 3rd by counselor McCormick. I've been advised that there are some new developments regarding this rezoning matter making a public hearing this evening, unnecessary. Councilor McCormick. MR. PRESIDENT I received a statement from the petitioner in rezoning case 2024 0 and 0, 9, 6, proposal number 52 2025. That indicates he's with to withdraw his rezoning petition and refile his petition requesting only variances Dmd has accepted this withdraws petition which I will be acknowledged by the mdc at its next meeting MARCH 5th. The event this compromise falls through, asked that we continue this hearing into
from eating on the 5th. The request to withdraw has accepted by the mdc. The matter will be consider resolve. No hearing will be needed in our APRIL meeting now for no questions or comments for my fellow councilors. I move that we continue the public hearing for rezoning case 2024 Dash 0 and a 0, 9, 6, proposal. Number one, 89 20. Now. That's not right. Number 15 to 2025 until APRIL 7th meeting second. All those in favor. Please signify by saying Aye. Any opposed nay. Proposal number 20 and number 15 to 2025. Is there for postponed until APRIL 7. 2025. There is no business under special orders. Unfinished business. So procedure special orders, final adoption. And this first item on our agenda, it's a postal number. 50 referred to Metropolitan Economic Development Committee CHAIRMAN Louis, thank you, MR. PRESIDENT propose a number 50
a prison 2025 budget of the downtown economic and has enhancement district. The proposal passed out of committee by a vote of 12 to 0 MR. PRESIDENT, I so move which isn't probably moved and seconded other comments and counselors. Seeing none of us proceed to the board for a vote. Motion carries. 25 to 0 next item on our agenda proposing do one for too much. Both an economic development Committee CHAIRWOMAN. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT number 51 up his amounts, locations, ration of certain projects to be funded from the community development. Grant funds to proposals passed out of committee by a vote of 0 MISTER PRESIDENT. I so move. Bush's and probably moved and seconded of the Counselors. All right, seeing none. Let's proceed to the board for Motion carries 25 to 0. Next item agenda. Supposed 57 for the Public Safety Criminal
Justice Committee CHAIRMAN On Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT proposing 57 2025 was directed direct. The City County Council steps except the record for the record. The commission report it's been about American. Sure as required by 36 dash 8 dash 2 dash 21 report was received by the committee. There was no vote taken. Thank you CHAIRMAN. We would knowledge Next item on agenda, supposedly numbers number 64 referred to Public Works Committee. 2 women Jones. Thank you, MR. PRESIDENT with consent. I would like to take proposals number. 64 65 68 2025. Together into tent. Thank you. Also number, 64 authorize authorizes parking restrictions on 21st Street on both sides from county. Cunningham wrote to a straight road proposal. Number 65 authorizes parking
restrictions at 7, 19 7.23 Fletcher Avenue as a number. 68 authorizes parking restrictions on Fulton Street on the West side from Saint Clair Street to 65 feet south of Saint Clair Street, the street on the West side from North Street to one of street. Councilor calling a move seconded by Councilor McCormick DECEMBER poses. Number 64. 65 68 2025. To the full council. But they do pass recommendation. The motion carried by a vote of 12 to 0. And I so move. Which is a problem, moved and seconded. Any comments and counselors. Seeing none of this person to the board for a vote. Motion carries. And 25 to 0. The next item. There's a prison, especially service district councils and there is no
business on a new business. So the next item agenda, his announcement, adjournment when the stock dividend of for this meeting of council having completed the entertain motions for adjournment, MR. PRESIDENT to recognize comes to heart, MR. PRESIDENT I've been asked to offer the following motion for adjournment. Councilor mostly in memory of to But Myers. And Michael Anthony van. By counselor Lewis in memory of Carol Hunter. By counselor Nielsen in memory of Eric and Doctor Patrick Ford. Sullivan. By counselor Roberts and memory of Lauren Ships and Sonia. Yoder MR. PRESIDENT, I would like to move the adjournment of this meeting of the Indianapolis City-County Council and recognition and respect the life and contributions of those persons I have here specifically
named. I respectfully ask the support of fellow counselors. I further request. Let the motion be made a part of the permanent records of this body. And the letter bearing the council seal and the signature of the PRESIDENT To be sent to the family of each person advising of this exit action. Thank you. Council heart hearing no objections. The motion is received and their question so ordered. Know, for the motions. Thank