Even if the ordinance is passed, however, it will not effect the changes to the Square that have already taken place and the push toward mainstream commercialization will, in all likelihood, continue.
The Historical Commission has recently approved a steaming bagel, four feet wide, that will hang over the new Finagle-a-Bagel in the Read Block building, over which the Commission already has jurisdiction.
The proposed ordinance is the result of nearly three years of work by a committee that includes members of the Historical Commission, representatives of the business sector, residents, a representative of the University and an advising committee appointed by the city manager.
An initial vote on the ordinance will take place at the Dec. 6 meeting, but the Council will likely hold the final vote at its Dec. 20 meeting. The measure will need the support of six out of nine councillors to pass.