Wilmington City Council

Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting
2025-03-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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⇒ 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

2nd District Participatory Budget Steering Committee Meeting
2025-04-24 17:00 - 18:30 | 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. Approval of the Minutes of the 4/13/25 Meeting
C. Updates and Review of Assignments
D. Final Draft and Timeline for Award Recipients
E. Discussion of Next Steps
F. Public Comment
G. Adjourn

Finance & Economic Development- Budget Hearings (Human Resources/Law Department)
2025-04-28 16:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
Agenda Notice

Human Resources Department
Law Department

Finance & Economic Development- Budget Hearings (Public Works (WSF)/Presentation Water Sewer Fund 6-year Financial Plan/Public Works (WSF))
2025-04-30 16:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

Public Works Department (WSF) Mayor’s Office

Presentation Water Sewer Fund 6 – Year Financial Plan/Public Works (WSF)

Wilmington City Council Meeting
2025-05-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
May 1, 2025 City Council Meeting Agenda (Youth in Government)
Ord. 25-013 (0034) Ordinance to Amend Chapter 48 of the City Code Regarding Recreational Marijuana
#0045 A Resolution Urging DGA to Amend DE Code to Enable City to Impose Local Marijuana Excise 050125 (cj)
#0046 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 45 to Set Rules on Water Utility Arrearage Monitions Actions (W0123964x920B6) (snd)
#0047 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 37 of the City Code To Clarify Immobile-Towing (W0128663) (zo)
Ord. 25-012 (0031) – Ordinance to Amend Chapter 10 of the City Code Regarding Fees for Ambulance and Related Services – AATF (W0128468x920B6)
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Intergovernmental Committee Meeting
2025-05-07 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 Police Assessment by Carlton T. Mayers II, Esq., Founder, Owner, and CEO of Mayers Strategic Solutions, LLC

Presentation on the Right to Representation in Eviction Cases by Lisa Lessner, Right to Representation Coordinator for the Delaware Legal Aid for Eviction Defense Program

Public Comment Sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/igpubliccomment

Community Development & Urban Planning Committee Meeting
2025-05-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
*REVISED AGENDA NOTICE

Sub#1 to Ord# 25-016 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 34 of the City Code to Provide for Residential Rent Stabilization (Sponsor: CM Darby)

–Rent Stabilization Ordinance
–How rent stabilization works

Ord# 25-018 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 34 of the City Code Regarding Escrow (Sponsor: CM McCoy)

Resolution requesting an Audit of WHP (Wilmington Housing Partnership) (Sponsor: CM Darby)

Public Comment Sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/cduppubliccomment

*Rev. 2 (05/04/2025)

2nd District Participatory Budget Steering Committee Meeting
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 3rd Floor Conference Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
*REVISED AGENDA NOTICE
A. Welcome
B. Approval of the Minutes of the 4/24/25 Meeting
C. Discuss recurring meeting day/times and timeline to completion for the current fiscal year
D. Finalize Jot Form questionnaire
E. Finalize criteria /rules for filing
F. Approve flyer for community
G. *Approve volunteer sign-up sheet for Participatory Budget door-knocking
H. Public Comment
I. Adjourn

Rev. 1 (04/30/2025)

Public Safety Committee Meeting
2025-05-12 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

A Resolution Approving the Police Department’s Grant Application to the State of Delaware Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (SLEAF) to Replace Existing Equipment (Sponsor: McCoy)

A Resolution Approving the Police Department’s Grant Application to the State of Delaware Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (SLEAF) for the Purchase of New Equipment (Sponsor: McCoy)

Presentation on the First Quarter Report for 2025 by Dr. Debra Mason, Community Public Safety Initiative (CPSI) Coordinator

– WST DATA REPORT – 1st Quarter – 2025

Public Comment Sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/pspubliccomment

Education, Youth & Family Services Committee Meeting (CANCELED)
2025-05-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
CANCELED AGENDA NOTICE

Ord. # 25-014 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code to Establish an Office of Educational Advocacy as a Division in City Council (Sponsor: Congo)

Office of Education Advocacy Presentation by Dr. LaRetha Odumosu, Director of Office of Educational Advocacy

Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting
2025-05-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
⇒REVISED AGENDA NOTICE

Ord. # 25-020 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 37 of the City Code to Clarify the Conditions Whereby the City May Immobile and/or Tow a Vehicle (Sponsor: Oliver)

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

Public Comment Sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/pwtpubliccomment

Rev. 1 (05/14/2025)

Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting
2025-05-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
⇒REVISED AGENDA NOTICE

Sub.# 1 to Ord.# 25-006 An Ordinance Establishing a Rate of Taxation on Real Property and the Taxable Property of Public Utilities for the Fiscal Year Beginning on July 1, 2025, and Ending on June 30, 2026 (Reassessment) (Sponsor: Harlee)

Ord.# 25-007 An Ordinance to Adopt a Capital Program for the Six Fiscal Years 2026 –2031 Inclusive (Sponsor: Harlee)

Ord.# 25-008 An Ordinance to Adopt a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (Sponsor: Harlee)

Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance No. 25-009 (0022) to Adopt Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Operating Budget (W0128965x920B6)

Sub.#1 to Ord.# 25-010 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 45 of the City Code Regarding Sewer System Rates and Charges, Water Rates and Charges, and Stormwater Rates and Charges for Fiscal Year 2026 (Sponsor: Harlee)

Resolution Approves Grant Funding for Imperial Dynasty Arts Program from Council Member Yolanda M. McCoy’s Community Support Discretionary Funds (Sponsor: McCoy)

⇒A Resolution Urging the Board of Assessment of the City of Wilmington to Withdraw its Certification of Assessment Roll for Fiscal Year 2026 (Sponsor: Willauer)

Virtual Public Comment Sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/fedpubliccomment

Rev. 1 – (05/15/2025) item added

2nd District Participatory Budget Steering Committee Meeting
2025-05-19 18:30 - 19:30 | 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) Approval of the Minutes of the 4/24/25 Meeting
C) Approval of the Minutes of the 5/08/25 Meeting
D) Discuss Recurring Meeting Day/ Times and Timeline to Completion for the Current Fiscal Year
E) Finalize Jot Form Questionnaire
F) Finalize Criteria/ Rules for Filing
G) Approve Flyer for Community
H) Approve Volunteer Sign-up Sheet for Participatory Budget Door-knocking
I) Review/update Committee Bylaws
J) Public Comment
K) Adjourn

Health, Environmental, Aging & Disabilities Committee Meeting
2025-05-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room, 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
⇒REVISED AGENDA NOTICE

Green for the Greater Good – Presenter: Jamila Davey

Healthy Food for Healthy Kids – Presenter: Jen Cipolla, Program Manager

OUTLOUD DE & First-State-MOVE – Presenters: Jalyn Powell, Owner & CEO, OUTLOUD/Adult Support, FSYM; Mayada Berrios, President, FSYM; and Taylor Rockhold, Vice President, FSYM

⇒A Resolution Requesting the Delaware General Assembly to make allowances for the City to levy an Excise Tax on Cigarettes locally (Sponsor: Owens)

Virtual Public Comment Sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/headpubliccomment

Rev. 1 (05/14/2025)
