Ordinance Committee 05-19-2026

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut Ordinance Committee met on May 19, 2026, to discuss several ordinance-related matters including the city seal, financial disclosures, ethics board reforms, honorary street naming, and zoning regulations. Key procurement-related discussions involved the proposed ordinance requiring fiscal impact statements for all ordinances, with a minor amendment to ensure early involvement of the finance department to better assess costs. The committee also reviewed changes to the Board of Ethics, including increasing its size to prevent volunteer burnout and ensuring political neutrality in appointments. Additionally, the committee discussed potential revisions to the honorary and historic street naming ordinance, focusing on criteria for naming, fee structures, and public notification processes, with concerns raised about imposing application fees. Lastly, the committee considered updating zoning regulations by linking to the Planning and Zoning webpage for easier public access and removing outdated ordinance articles. Motions to move these items, as amended, to the full city council were passed unanimously, indicating progression toward formal adoption. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were discussed during this meeting.