July 21 Hearings:
1. Parking on Front Street
Proposed Ordinance amends Section 288 to prohibit parking on Front Street from 4 to 8 am. Public hearing on July 21.
2. Verizon Cable Franchise
On July 21, the City Council will hear public comments concerning a Cable Franchise Agreement (pdf, 371K) with Verizon New York.
3. "Safe Streets Save Lives" (Curfew) Ordinance
City Council seeks the opinion of residents on the proposed curfew legislation. Specific comments are requested as to what hours the curfew should define and what ages of children should be subject to the curfew.
Draft Curfew Ordinance - revised 6/19 (pdf)
Summary of Viewpoints from Public Discussions in June (pdf)
Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention - 1996
(link)
Tax Credits for Cold War Vets, Historic Preservation
On June 16 the City Council held public hearings on proposed legislation to city tax laws regarding:
Recently Adopted
The following measures were recently adopted:
Rental Dwelling Registry
Rental Dwelling Registry legislation requires non-resident owners of rental properties to register rental dwellings with the city.
Vendors and Peddlers
The ordinance on Vendors and Peddlers (Chapter 223) also called Peddling and Soliciting, was updated in 2008.
Draft Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
On June 16, 2008, the City Council adopted a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan providing all-hazards management guidance for City actions before, during and after an emergency.
Taxi Cab Regulations
On Feb. 25, 2008, the City Council adopted new Taxi Regulations that go into effect in September.
 Zoning Regulations
In December 2007, an ordinance added two R-2 (two-family residential) zones.
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