Prepared by: Citizens’ Research Education Network,
Hartford Public Library, and Hartford 2000
There were 46 items on the
regular agenda. The Council meeting began at 8 P. M. at Hartford
City Hall in Council Chambers and was preceded by a Public Hearing that began
at 7:30 P.M. The Council meeting was held on Wednesday rather than
Monday due to Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, which was celebrated on Tuesday,
February, 12.
City Legislative Agenda –
On the recommendation of Council members John Kennelly and Marilyn Rossetti, the Council adopted 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.
Goodwin Estate Development
-- The Council passed three ordinances changing zoning regulations in order to
assist in the redevelopment of the Goodwin Estate property. The ordinances 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.
West
End Civic Association Strategic Plan – The Council passed an ordinance
officially approving the Strategic Plan of the West End Civic Association Neighborhood
Revitalization Zone.
Charter
Revision Deadline – The Council passed a resolution setting a deadline of
April 5, 2002 for the draft report of the Charter Revision Commission.
Small
Business Development Program - The Council received a report from the
Planning, Economic Development, and Zoning Committee on the Small Business
Development Program of the Hartford Economic Development Commission. The program facilitates the licensing and
inspection process, business start-ups, trainings, business recruitment, and
financial assistance for small businesses in Hartford.
Greenberg Plan Update -- The Council received 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.
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. |