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Prepared by: Citizens’ Research Education Network,
Hartford Public Library, and Hartford 2000
There were 102 items on the regular
agenda. The next Council meeting will be Monday, July 8 in Council Chambers. The next public hearing will be Monday, July
15, also in Council Chambers.
Charter Revision – The Council voted by a slim
majority to accept the three of four recommendations of the Charter Revision
Commission and to have them placed on the ballot of the state election,
November 5, 2002. The Council rejected
the Commission’s recommendations for changing the number and composition of the
Council. The Commission recommended
that the Charter be revised to create an 11 member Council composed of six
members elected by district and five elected at-large. Those voting against the Commission’s
recommendations with regards to the Council’s makeup argued that the changes
would reduce the number of minority party representatives on the Council. Those Council members voting for inclusion
of the full report argued that the voters ought to have the opportunity to decide
on the whole of the package.
The portions of the Commission’s report which will appear
on the ballot include, a stronger mayor, a nine member Board of Education (four
elected and five appointed by the mayor), and a set of recommendations aimed at
making the city administration more efficient. The Commission suggested that its recommendations be placed on
the ballot as four distinct questions.
South
Downtown Neighborhood Revitalization Zone Strategic Plan – The Council
passed an ordinance which would officially approves the strategic plan of South
Downtown Neighborhood Revitalization Zone. The Strategic Plans of eleven Neighborhood Revitalization Zones have
been approved by the City Council so far. The plans have been written to serve as a guide for action in the
neighborhoods.
Grandparent Commission –
The Council passed an ordinance creating a commission on grandparents. The Commission, composed of 15 members, is
charged with advising the Mayor and Council on programs to benefits grandparents
raising grandchildren.
Charter Oak Terrace Development -- The Council
passed three ordinances which discontinue three streets from the former Charter
Oak Terrace: Homewood Place, Cotswold Street, and Overlook Terrace. Passage of the ordinances paves the way for
large scale retail development on the site. The Commission on the City Plan recommended passage of the ordinances
and encouraged continuing dialogue the developer of the site and the busway
planning team.
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. |
