05-26-2026 Council Committees Meeting Recording

The South Bend City Council Committees meeting on May 26, 2026, primarily addressed two zoning-related matters and a resolution acknowledging the completion of a Reparatory Justice Commission report. The first agenda item involved rezoning parcels near Glenn Street to OS zoning to align with park plans, with no public opposition and a favorable committee recommendation. The second significant discussion focused on rezoning several city-owned properties on Scott Street from Urban Neighborhood One (U1) to Urban Neighborhood Two (U2) to facilitate the development of two groups of three townhomes intended for low- to moderate-income families. The city plans to transfer these properties to the Near Northwest Neighborhood Association, pending federal funding application results, with construction anticipated to begin in spring 2027. The committee approved sending this rezoning bill to the full council with a favorable recommendation. Lastly, the committee acknowledged the completion of the Reparatory Justice Commission's final report and approved a resolution to invite the commission to formally present their findings to the full council on June 8, 2026. No direct procurement contracts or budget allocations were discussed, but the rezoning and property transfer plans imply upcoming development contracts and funding applications.