Wilmington City Council

Intergovernmental Committee Meeting
2025-02-18 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 3rd Floor Conference Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE

Discussion Regarding the Impact of DELMARVA Bill Increase to the Community

–DEPSC Presentation to Wilmington City Council Intergovernmental Committee v2

A Resolution Urging the Delaware General Assembly to Mandate a Moratorium on Utility Shut-offs and Late Fees for Delmarva Power Customers to Ensure Continued Access to Essential Utilities for Delaware Residents. Sponsor: Darby)

Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting
2025-02-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE

Resolution Opposing Senate Bill #43 with Senate Amendment #2 to the Board of Plumbing Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners (Sponsor: Congo)

Wilmington City Council Meeting
2025-02-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
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#0010 – Ordinance to Temporarily Suspend the Issuance of Business Licenses for Retail Marijuana Stores – AATF (W0127896x920B6)
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Health, Environmental, Aging & Disabilities Committee Meeting
2025-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE

An Ordinance to Temporarily Suspend the Issuance of Business Licenses for Retail Marijuana Stores (Sponsor: Hackett)

A Resolution in Support of House Bill 3 (HB 3) An Act to Amend Title 11 of the Delaware Code Relating to Breastfeeding (Sponsor: Owens)

A Resolution in Support of House Bill 15 (HB 15) An Act to Amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code Relating to Play-Based Learning in Early Education (Sponsor: Owens)

A Resolution in Support of House Bill 35 (HB 35) An Act Proposing an Amendment to Article I of the Delaware Constitution Relating to Prohibition of the Death Penalty (Sponsor: Owens)

A Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 5 (SB 5) An Act Proposing an Amendment to Article I of the Delaware Constitution Relating to the Right to Reproductive Freedom (Sponsor: Owens)

Presentation by Network Connect Update on the Completed Impact Report by Cierra Hall

– PRess Kit 2023_2
– NCC Implementation Data December 2024

Presentation of the Food Bank of Delaware by Chad Robinson

Special Meeting of Wilmington City Council
2025-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
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Ord. 25-004 (0010) – Ordinance to Temporarily Suspend the Issuance of Business Licenses for Retail Marijuana Stores – AATF (W0127896x920B6)

Cable, Video & Telecommunications Commission Meeting
2025-02-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE
I. Introductions

a. Roll Call of Committee Members

II. Adopt Minutes from February 18th, 2025, CVT Commission Meeting
III. New Business:

a. Discussion on Third Party Operator/Next Steps
b. Recommendation by CVT Commission Regarding TPO One Year Agreement

IV. Public Comments
V. Adjournment

Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-03-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE
• Discuss the Direct Impact to the City of Wilmington Pertaining to the United States Presidential Order to Freeze Federal Grants, Loans, and other Federal Financial Assistance by the Mayor’s Office
• Update on Neighborhood Stabilization Funds for the Home Repair Lottery Program by Director Bob Weir
• Update on the City’s Disparity Report by the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
• Resolution Authorizing Grant Funds from City Council Community Support Discretionary Funds to Developing Next Level Achievers, Inc., 2nd Grant Installment (Sponsor: McCoy)
• Resolution Renaming the Council’s Commemorative Wall to the Theodore Blunt Commemorative Wall (Sponsor: Oliver)

Intergovernmental Committee Meeting
2025-03-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE

Presentation on Rank Choice Voting by Jason Hoover of Rank the Vote Delaware

A Resolution Urging the Delaware General Assembly to Make Findings and Recommendations on the Policies and Practices of Third-Party Electricity Suppliers (Sponsor: Darby)

Wilmington City Council Meeting
2025-03-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
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Ord. 25-003 (0009) -Ordinance to Rezone a Portion of 1600 West Eighth Street from R-3 to R-5-A-1 – AATF
#0011 – A Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 43 Relating To The Board Of Plumbing Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Examiners
#0012 – A Resolution in Support of HB 15 Play-Based Learning (cjo) 03.06.25
#0013 – A Resolution in Support of HB 35 Relating to Prohibition of the Death Penalty (cjo) 03.06.25
#0014 – A Resolution in Support of HB 3 Related to DOC Breastfeeding Laws (cjo) 03.06.25
#0015 – A Resolution in Favor of SB 5 An Act Relating to the Right to Reproductive Freedom (cjo) 03.06.25
#0016 – A Resolution Naming the Theodore Blunt Commemorative Wall (zo) 03.06.25
#0017 – A Resolution Authorizing $3000 in Grant Funds from City Council to Developing Next Level Achievers (ym) 03.06.25
#0018 – Ordinance to Approve Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Interview Room Equipment Related Services – AATF (W0127984x920B6)
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
2025-03-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE

An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve an Agreement Between the City of Wilmington and Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Interview Room Equipment and Related Services (Sponsor: McCoy)

A Resolution Requesting a Cost-Benefit Analysis on the Viability of a Take-Home Vehicle Program for the Wilmington Police Department (Sponsor: Spadola)

A Resolution Approving the Office of Emergency Management’s Grant Application to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency for Funds Allocated Pursuant to the Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (Sponsor: McCoy)

Discussion of Wilmington Fire Department Regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Efforts; Accreditation and Assessment; Compensation and Accountability; Community Outreach and Public Safety; Youth Engagement Programs; Recruitment and Retention; Vacant Leadership Positions; EMS and Ambulance Services by Chief John Looney

Education, Youth & Family Services Committee Meeting
2025-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE

Presentation on Lightwork Enterprise by Chief Operation Officer Shannon Collins
– Study Skills Project Guide
– Study Skills Virtual Bookcase [fliphtml5.com]

Presentation on Cultural Restoration Project by Richard and AliShah Watson

Community Development & Urban Planning Committee Meeting
2025-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
*REVISED AGENDA NOTICE

A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File a Second Substantial Amendment to the City Fiscal Year 2025/Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Action Plan with The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Sponsor: Cabrera)

Wilmington First CPD committee 03.13.25 (002)

A Resolution Urging the Delaware General Assembly to Amend the City Charter to Require the five Members of the City Planning Commission who are Appointed by the Mayor to be Subject to Confirmation by City Council (Sponsor: Spadola)

A Resolution Requesting a Public Hearing by the Wilmington Neighborhood Conservancy Land Bank (WNCLB) regarding the Acquisition and Future Development of the Gibraltar Property (Sponsor: Darby)

Discussion by Wilmington Neighborhood Conservancy Landbank (WNCLB) on any New Developments and latest Audited Financial Report

Rev. 1 (3/7/2025)

Cable, Video & Telecommunication Commission Meeting
2025-03-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE
I. Introductions

a. Roll Call of Committee Members

II. Adopt Minutes from February 28, 2025, CVT Commission Meeting
III. New Business:

a. Update Report/Presentation from WITN Ch.22 Regarding Station’s Programming & Operations – Presented by Wendell Raulston, WITN Station Manager

b. Update Report/Presentation from Red Clay Consolidated School District Regarding the Operations of the Educational Access Channel – Presented by Alva Mobley, the Chief Communications Officer for Red Clay, EDtv

c. Update Report/Presentation from DETV Third-Party Operator (TPO) for Public Access/Leased Access, for Programming & Operations (Including all financial report updates) – Presented by Ivan Thomas, DETV]

–Lease Access Schedule 2024
– DETV Engineeering Service Letter for City of Wilmington
– W0128024
– Operations Report 2024-2025

IV. Old Business:

a. Clarification Update Regarding TPO 1-Year Agreement

b. Telvue Services – Invoice/Payment

V. Public Comments
VI. Adjournment

Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting
2025-03-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE

A Resolution Requesting the Delaware General Assembly Amend Title 21 of the Delaware Code Regarding Conditions Permitting Reissuance of Vehicle Registration Numbers (Sponsor: McCoy)

Discuss Rev. # 1 to Ord# 23-029 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code to Create a Procedure Whereby Residents May Petition the Department of Public Works to Conduct Traffic Studies and Install Traffic Calming Devices

Petition for Support for 25thand Jessup Street

Discussion on the City’s Emergency Evacuation Process, by Director Willie Patrick, Office of Emergency Management

Health, Environmental, Aging & Disabilities Committee Meeting
2025-03-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

Presentation on the City of Wilmington Autonomous Tenants Union by Shyanne Miller, Ann Aviles, and Tony Sierzega

Discussion about Senior High-Rise Housing

Wilmington City Council Meeting - Mayor's Budget Address
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
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#0019 – Ordinance Establishing Fiscal Year 2026 Property Tax Rate – AATF (W0128231x920B6)
#0020 – Ordinance to Adopt a Capital Program for Six Fiscal Years 2026 – 2031 Inclusive – AATF (W0128210x920B6)
#0021 – Ordinance to Adopt a Captial Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 – AATF (W0128208x920B6)
#0022 – Ordinance Adopting Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 – AATF (W0128235x920B6)
#0023 – Ordinance to Amend Chapter 45 Regarding Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer, Water, and Stormwater Rates and Charges – AATF (W0128228x920B6)
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
2025-03-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE

Presentation on Some Summary Points of the City of Wilmington Reparations Taskforce for Implementation Updates by Dr. Kendra Brumfield-Nawangna

Discussion on Mayor’s FY2026 Proposed Budget Address

Resolution Urges the Delaware General Assembly to Enact Legislation that will Amend City Charter § 2-204 to Exclude August and December from the Twice-a-Month Meeting Requirement Except when a Meeting is Requested by the Mayor, President of City Council, or a Majority of the City Council (Sponsor: Harlee)

Resolution Updating the 109th Council Session Personnel Assignments for Standing Committees, to Amend Resolution # 25-002 (Sponsor: Congo)

Resolution Urging the DGA to Amend the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) to Provide an Exemption from FOIA’s Open Meeting Requirements for any Caucus of City Council (Sponsor: Owens)

Resolution Amends City Council Rule 11 to Require Draft Legislation, Presentations, Reports, and Updates be Available for Public Viewing Before Committee Meetings (Sponsor: Darby)

Resolution Amends City Council Rule 2 to Include an Additional Public Comment Time for Each Individual Legislative Item, Followed by a Final Round of Debate by Members of City Council (Sponsor: Darby)

Resolution Amends City Council Rule 2 to Remove the Residency/Taxpayer Requirement to Give Public Comment. It also Amends City Council Rules 2 and 11 to Explicitly Require the Posted Agenda to Include a Sign-up Link for Those Interested in Giving Public Comment Virtually (Sponsor: Darby)

Pertinent Matters of City Council

2nd District Participatory Budget Steering Committee Meeting
2025-03-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE
A) Welcome
B) Introduction
C) Discuss Participatory Budget

Define
Process
Confirm Steering Committee Members
a. Determine Chair
b. Determine Secretary

Review Submissions

D) Public Comment
E) Adjourn

Finance & Economic Development- Budget Hearings (Mayor's Office/Wilmington City Council)
2025-04-02 16:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

Mayor’s Office

City Council

Wilmington City Council Meeting
2025-04-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
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#0024 A Resolution Amending the Standing Committees and Personnel Assignments for the 109th Council Session rev1 (ec) 040325
#0025 A Resolution Urging DGA To Amend Title 29 Section 10002 of Delaware Code (SKBLAW 3.2.25 v3) (cjo) 040325
#0026 – CM Darby’s Affordable Water Ordinance (W0128410x920B6)
#0027 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 45 to ban foreclosures for water utility arrearages (W0123964x920B6)
#0028 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 45 to Prohibit the Department of Finance from Performing Water Shut-Offs (W0124699x920B6)
#0029 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 34 of the City Code to Provide for Residential Rent Stabilization (W0125284x920B6)
#0030 – Ordinance Constituting Amendment No. 3 to Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget – AATF (W0128454x920B6)
#0031 – Ordinance to Amend Chapter 10 of the City Code Regarding Fees for Ambulance and Related Services – AATF (W0128468x920B6)
#0032 A Resolution Appealing to the DGA for Meeting Exemptions in August and December (mh) 040325
Ord. 25-005 (0018) – Ordinance to Approve Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Interview Roon Equipment Related Services – AATF (W0127984x920B6)
#0033 – Resolution Authorizing OEM’s Grant Application to DEMA for Fiscal Year 2024 EMPG – AATF (W0128445x920B6)
#0034 – Ordinance to Amend Ch. 48 of City Code to Permit Recreational Marijuana Uses in Certain C, M, and W Districts – AATF (W0128457x920B6)
#0035 – Resolution Authorizing Second Substantial Amendment to CFY25-FFY24 Annual Action Plan – AATF (W0128447x920B6)
#0036 A Resolution Requesting DGA to Amend City Charter Section 3-906 (SKBLAW) (js) 040325
#0037 A Resolution Requesting a Cost-Benefit Analysis on the Viability of a Take-Home Vehicle Program from the Wilmington Police Department (js) 040325
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Finance & Economic Development- Budget Hearings (Revenue Projections/Finance Department)
2025-04-07 16:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

Revenue Projections

Finance Department

Finance & Economic Development- Budget Hearings (City Auditor's Office/Public Works Department (GF & MF))
2025-04-09 16:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

City Auditor’s Office

Public Works Department (GF & MF)

Finance & Economic Development- Budget Hearings (Land Use & Planning/Licenses & Inspection/Real Estate & Housing)
2025-04-14 16:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

Land Use & Planning Department

Licenses & Inspections Department

Real Estate & Housing Department

Finance & Economic Development- Budget Hearings (City Treasurer's Office)
2025-04-16 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

Ord. # 25-011 An Ordinance Constituting Amendment No. 3 to the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget (Being an Ordinance to Amend Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance No. 24-016) – EMS/Ambulance Service (Sponsor: Harlee)

– Presentation for Ord. #25-011

City Treasurer’s Office

Community Development & Urban Planning Committee Meeting
2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
⇒ REVISED AGENDA NOTICE

Sub. #1 to Ord. # 25-013 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 48 of the City Code to Permit the Cultivation, Manufacture, Testing, and Retail of Recreational Marijuana within certain Commercial, Manufacturing, and Waterfront Zoning Districts (Sponsor: CM Johnson)

– Presentation by Dept. of Land Use & Planning
– Marijuana Zoning Info Sheet
–UpdatedProhibitedAreas_ 300f_2025_updatedLegend._3-color_reduced

⇒ A Resolution Urging the Delaware General Assembly to Enact Legislation that will Amend Title 22 (Municipalities), Chapter 9 (Municipal User Tax) of the Delaware Code to Enable the City of Wilmington to Impose a Local Excise Tax of up to 3% on the Sale of Marijuana and Marijuana Products by a Retail Marijuana Store Located within the Boundaries of the City, in Addition to Any Amounts Imposed by the State (Sponsor: CM Johnson)

Rev. 1 (04/10/2025)

2nd District Participatory Budget Steering Committee Meeting
2025-04-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 3rd Floor Conference Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
AGENDA NOTICE
A. Welcome
B. Vote of Officers
C. Criteria Review
D. Review Funding Submission
E. Next Steps
F. Public Comment
G. Adjourn

Wilmington City Council Meeting
2025-04-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
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#0036 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of City Code to Establish Office of Educational Advocacy (ec) W0128226
#0026 – CM Darby’s Affordable Water Ordinance (W0128410x920B6)
#0029 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 34 of the City Code to Provide for Residential Rent Stabilization (W0125284x920B6)
#0037 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 45 of the City Code to Exempt Elderly and Disabled Residents W0128424
#0038 A Resolution to Amend City Council Rule 11 Public Viewing before Committee Meetings (snd) W0128027
#0039 A Resolution to Amend City Council Rule 2 to Include Additional Public Comment (snd) W0127954
#0040 A Resolution to Amend City Council Rule 2 to Remove the Residency Taxpayer Requirement (snd) W0127966
#0041 A Resolution Requesting a Public Hearing by the Land Bank (WNCLB) Regarding the Gibraltar Property (snd) 041725
#0042 Rev. 1 A Resolution Demanding a Moratorium on Utility Shut-Offs and Late Fees for Delmarva Power Customers (snd) revised 2.25.25
#0043 A Resolution Urging the Delaware General Assembly to Assess Third-Party Electric Suppliers (snd)
Ord. 25-011 (0030) – Ordinance Constituting Amendment No. 3 to Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget – AATF (W0128454x920B6)
#0044 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 34 of the City Code Regarding Escrow (ym) W0128560
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CITY OFFICES CLOSED
2025-04-18 | DE

Finance & Economic Development- Budget Hearings (Parks & Recreation/Mayor's Office of Economic Development/IT Dept.)
2025-04-21 16:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

Parks & Recreation Department
Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
Office of Information Technology

Finance & Economic Development- Budget Hearings (Fire Department/Police Department)
2025-04-23 16:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

#25-012 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 10 of the City Code to Revise Fees for Ambulance and Related Services Provided by the Fire Department (Sponsor: Harlee)

Fire Department

Police Department
