# 11-09-2026 Common Council Meeting Recording

The South Bend Common Council meeting on November 9, 2026, addressed land-use petitions and municipal-code amendments; no procurement activity, contract awards, or purchasing decisions were identified. The council adopted Bill 82-26, vacating a portion of Chapman Street for a parish and school plan that includes safer movement for students and green space, and Bill 84-26, approving a two-unit dwelling at 1318 Corby Boulevard. Bill 83-26, approving a proposed gas station and convenience store at Brick Road and Technology Drive, passed 8–1 with conditions focused on buffering, lighting, and communication with nearby residents. Bill 58-26, an annexation and zoning measure, also passed 8–1.

The council unanimously adopted Bill 85-26, revising chronic problem property regulations, including designation and warning procedures, remediation measures, and a $250 maximum penalty for chronic-problem-property status, without limiting penalties for underlying violations. Bills 86-26, concerning illicit connections and discharges to the city’s separate storm sewer system, and 87-26, concerning stationary noise, received first readings and were referred for further review. Public comments also raised concerns about demolition safety, access to public records, racial inequity, and council-administration communication.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Sources
- [11-09-2026 Common Council Meeting Recording](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXXM9As72Y8) - South Bend City Clerk's Office