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Prepared by: Citizens’ Research Education Network,
Hartford Public Library, and Hartford 2000
There are 46 items on the regular
agenda. The Council meeting will begin at 8 P. M. at Hartford City
Hall in Council Chambers following a 7:30 P.M. public hearing. The
Council meeting will be held on Wednesday rather than Monday due to Lincoln’s
Birthday, which is celebrated on Tuesday.
City Legislative Agenda –
On the recommendation of Council members John Kennelly and Marilyn Rossetti, the Council will adopt the 2002
State Legislative Package. Among other
things the Legislative Package includes 1) full funding for magnet schools for
operational and educational costs, 2) addressing high automobile insurance
rates for city residents, 3) funding for development of the Historically
Underutilized Business Zone Program for small business relocation in Hartford,
and 4) funding for Neighborhood Revitalization Zones. (Item #40)
Goodwin Estate Development -- The Council will vote on three ordinances changing zoning regulations in
order to assist in the redevelopment of the Goodwin Estate property. If passed the ordinances would allow GDC,
Inc. to develop the former Goodwin estate which has been unoccupied for some
time. GDC is proposing to construct 60
units on the site, seven of which would be in the old Goodwin mansion. (Items #17, 28-30)
West
End Civic Association Strategic Plan – The Council will vote on an
ordinance which would officially approve the Strategic Plan of the West End
Civic Association Neighborhood Revitalization Zone. The Plan has been to public hearing and is on the calendar for
action. (Item # 33)
Charter
Revision Deadline – The Council will vote on a resolution setting a
deadline of April 5, 2002 for the draft report of the Charter Revision
Commission. (Item #35)
Greenberg Plan Update -- The Council will receive an update
report from the City Manager’s office on progress made regarding the Downtown
Hartford Economic and Urban Design Action Strategy, also known as the
Greenberg Plan. The report outlines
progress related to: projects (e.g., plans for new residential units in the
downtown area), planning (e.g., the promotion of increased retail space
downtown), policy and process (e.g., Housing Overlay Districts to promote
downtown housing development), and transportation and infrastructure (e.g.,
signage projects and study for a downtown circulator route). The Greenberg Plan is an outline for
appropriate urban design which will enhance economic development related to
Hartford’s downtown. (Item #13)
If you have any questions about the agenda call Greg Vickers at CREN, 249-1416. The Citizens' Research Education Network is a non-profit research and education center for Hartford community-based organizations. |
