City council members announced and discussed passage of two curfew ordinances during the meeting, establishing an 11:00 p.m. citywide curfew for unaccompanied minors and a 9:00 p.m. curfew inside the Central Business District downtown.

Council member Johnson, who led the public-safety committee that drafted the measures, said the curfew is intended to prioritize safety rather than criminalize youth. "There's nothing beneficial for young people to be out past 11:00 at night," Johnson said. He described the policy as a safety measure with stated exceptions for young people traveling to or from work and for ticketed events.

Council members emphasized that officers and administrators should exercise discretion and focus on positive interactions. The ordinance provides an initial warning for a first curfew violation; council members noted that a second violation could result in parental accountability measures. "If your child is caught...once, there's a warning, but a second time it's a minor misdemeanor for the parents," Council member Albee said.

Exceptions and enforcement
Council leaders said exceptions include employment and special events (proms, homecomings, ticketed events) and that the Cincinnati Police Department will use discretion in enforcement and coordinate for large school events. Officials said youth found in violation may be taken to youth-services locations (for example, 7 Hills neighborhood houses) where staff will check on needs and attempt family contact rather than seek punitive outcomes.

Why this matters
Council members framed the curfew as a public-safety tool meant to reduce late-night harms to young people and help families and police reconnect youth with supports. They asked community members to notify young people and parents about the new hours because the ordinance takes effect on passage.

What was not detailed
The transcript did not include text of the ordinance language, a full enforcement protocol or whether the city will track outcomes quantitatively; council members said more information will be distributed to the public and schools.