Wilmington City Council

Community Development & Urban Planning Committee Meeting
2026-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File a Second Substantial Amendment to the Federal Fiscal Year 2025/City Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Action Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Sponsor: Cabrera)

A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development the Federal Fiscal Year 2026/City Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program, the HOME Improvement Investment Partnerships Program, the Emergency Solutions Grants Program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (Sponsor: Cabrera)

A Resolution Establishing a Housing Sub- Committee of the CD&UP Standing Committee (Sponsor: Oliver)

Ord. # 26-032 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code to Create a Landlord Engagement Advisory Board (Sponsor: Darby)

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Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting
2026-05-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
⇒REVISED AGENDA NOTICE

⇒Public Comments
Ord. 26-022 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, 2026 and Ending on June 30, 2027 (Sponsor: Harlee)
Ord. 26-023 An Ordinance to Adopt a Capital Program for the Six Fiscal Years 2027 – 2032 Inclusive (Sponsor: Harlee)
Ord. 26-024 An Ordinance to Adopt a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (Sponsor: Harlee)
Sub. 1 to Ord. 26-025 An Ordinance Adopting the Annual Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning on July 1, 2026 and Ending on June 30, 2027 (Sponsor: Harlee)
Sub. 1 to Ord. 26-026 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 2027 (Sponsor: Harlee)
Ord. 26-034 An Ordinance to Implement the City of Wilmington Pension Commission’s Recommendation Regarding a One-Time Stipend for City Retirees for Fiscal Year 2027 Pursuant to Chapter 39 of the City Code (Sponsor: Harlee)

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Rev. 1 (5/18/2026) – item and note added

Wilmington City Council Meeting
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
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#0237 – A Resolution Establishing a Permanent Reparations Implementation and Oversight Committee of City Council (snd)
#0238 – A Resolution Recommending that the Administration Coordinate an Alternative Community-Driven Audit Wilmington Police Department (snd)
#0231 – Ordinance to Remove Mabel Street from the Official City Map – AATF (W0132286x920B6)
#0201 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 of the City Code to Allow Employees to Donated an Unequal Amount of Sick-Vacation leave (W0131395x920B6
#0203 – Ordinance Establishing Fiscal Year 2027 Property Tax Rate – AATF (W0131590x920B6)
#0204 – Ordinance to Adopt a Capital Program for Six Fiscal Years 2027 -2032 Inclusive – AATF (W0131591x920B6)
#0205 – Ordinance to Adopt a Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 – AATF (W0131592x920B6)
Rev. 1 #0206 – Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance No. 26-025 – Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance – AATF (W0132437x920B6)
Rev. 1 #0207 – Substitute No. 1 to Ordinance No. 26-026 – Fiscal Year 2027 Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rates and Charges – AATF (W0132440x920B6)
#0232 – Ordinance to Implement City Pension Commission Recommedation of One-Time Stipend for City Retirees in FY 2027 – AATF (W0132287x920B6)
#0239 – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code to Create a Charter Advisory Board (W0132449x920B6)

CITY OFFICES CLOSED
2026-05-25, 2026-06-19, 2026-07-03, 2026-09-07

Intergovernmental Committee Meeting
2026-06-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
⇒REVISED AGENDA NOTICE

Ord. # 26-036 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code to Create a Charter Advisory Board (Sponsor: Hackett)

A Resolution Encouraging the Governor and DGA to Develop a Long-Term Affordable Energy Strategy (Sponsor: Willauer)

A Resolution Calling for a Transition Plan for Individuals Residing at Christiana Park and Long-Term Homelessness Coordination Within the City of Wilmington (Sponsor: Darby)

⇒Discussion Regarding Intergovernmental Strategic Plan Priorities

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Rev. 1 (5/27/2026) – item added

Homelessness Subcommittee Meeting
2026-06-04 17:30 - 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

Roll Call
Approval of May 14th, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Updates on:

Letter sent to the Mayor’s Office and City Council
Communication with CM Owens
Adding Christina Park Members to the Subcommittee
Visits to Christina Park

Meetings with the Mayor’s Office and Friendship House
Review and Discuss Committee Report Recommendations and the Friendship House Contract
Review of Next Steps and Action Items:
Meeting Schedule and Location
Public Comment
Adjournment

Wilmington City Council Meeting
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
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#0240 – A Resolution Calling for a Transition Plan for Individuals Residing at Christiana Park and Long-Term Homelessness Coordination (snd) v2
Sub. 2 to Ord. 20-019 (0199) – An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 of the City Code to Establish an Affordable Housing Trust and Community Advisory Board (W0131393x920B6)
Sub.1 to Ord. 26-008 (0173) Ordinance to Amend Chapters 5 and 34 of the City Code to Create An Online Rental Property Registry (W0132564x920B6)
#0241 – An Ordinance to Amend Ch 8 of the City Code to Create a Rental Dwelling Improvement Program
#0242 – A Resolution Establishing a Housing Subcommittee as Part of the Wilmington City Council Community Development and Urban Planning Standing Committee (zo)
#0243 – Ordinance to Authorize Contract 26037HRPS for Physician-Medical Practitioner Services – AATF (W0132561x920B6)
#0244 – Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of General Obligation Bonds for PFAS Phase IV Project – Series B of 2026-DSWSRF – AATF (W0132559x920B6)
#0245 – Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 to Extend Duration of Wilmington Downtown Business Improvement District – AATF (W0132562x920B6)
#0246 – Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 of the City Code Regarding Parental Leave (W0132502x920B6)
Ord. 26-029 (0222) – An Ordinance to Create Homeowner Repair Program
Ord. 26-030 (0223) – Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 of the City Code to Create a Vacant Property Rehabilitation Assistance Program
#0247 – Resolution Approving Mayor Carney’s Appointment of 3 Members to Ethics Commission – AATF (W0132558x920B6)
#0248 – Resolution Authorizing Filing of Second Substantial Amendment to Federal FY 25-City FY 26 Annual Action Plan – AATF (W0132557x920B6)
#0249 – Resolution Authorizing Filing of Federal Fiscal Year 2026-City Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Action Plan with HUD – AATF (W0132556x920B6)

Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting
2026-06-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
⇒REVISED AGENDA NOTICE

⇒Public Comment
A Resolution Naming Three Facilities Located in Eden Park (Sponsor: Harlee)
⇒Ord. # 26-016 An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve an Agreement between the City of Wilmington and USI Insurance Services LLC for Property and Casualty Insurance Brokerage Service (Sponsor: Harlee)
An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve an Agreement for Physician/Medical Practitioner Services (Contract 26037HRPS) Between the City of Wilmington and Innovative Work Health Solutions LLC (Sponsor: Harlee)
An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of the City’s General Obligation Bond (PFAS Phase IV Project), Series B OF 2026-DWSRF, in Order to Provide the Funds Necessary for the Installation and Construction of PFAS Equipment at the City’s Porter Plant; Providing for the Sale of the 2026B Bond to the Delaware Drinking Water State Revolving Fund; and Authorizing Other Necessary Action (Sponsor: Harlee)
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 44 of the City Code to Extend the Duration of the Wilmington Downtown Business District (Sponsor: Harlee)
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 of the City Code Regarding Paid Parental Leave (Sponsor: Harlee)
Sub. # 2 to Ord. # 25-017 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 45 of the City Code to Exempt Elderly and Disabled Residents and Residences with Children Under the Age of Five from Water Service Disconnection for Nonpayment of Utility Charges (Sponsor: Darby)

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Rev. 2 (6/08/2026) – Public Commend added; item removed

Reintegration Subcommittee Meeting
2026-06-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Wilmington Public Library – P.S. DuPont Conference Room, 10 E. 10th Street, Wilmington, 19801, United States
A. Welcome
B. Approval of May 12, 2026, Meeting Minutes
C. Public Comment
D. Report Development
E. Adjournment

Education, Youth & Family Services Committee Meeting
2026-06-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

Discussion Regarding Education, Youth & Family Services Strategic Plan Priorities
Presentation by Grad Village Corporation
A Resolution Approving the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Grant Application to the State of Delaware Department of Education to Support the City’s Summer 2026 Food Service Program (Sponsor: Hackett)
A Resolution Approving the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Grant Application to the State of Delaware Department of Labor to Support the City’s Youth Career Development Program for Summer 2026 and the 2026-2027 School Year (Sponsor: Hackett)
A Resolution Approving the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Grant Application to Bank of America Support the Next Level Internship Portion of the Youth Career Development Program for Summer 2026 (Sponsor: Hackett)
A Resolution Approving the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Grant Application to the State of Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families to Support the City’s Out-of-School Time Program for the 2026-2027 School Year (Sponsor: Hackett)

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Homelessness Subcommittee Meeting
2026-06-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
AGENDA NOTICE

Call to Order
Roll Call
Subcommittee Member Introductions
Approval of June 4, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Updates on:

City council vote re: Christina Park
New developments re: Christina Park

Review And Discuss Committee Report Recommendations and the Friendship House Contract
Review of Next Steps and Action Items
Meeting Schedule and Location
Public Comment
Adjournment

Community Development & Urban Planning Committee Meeting
2026-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
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Discussion Regarding Community Development & Urban Planning Strategic Plan Priorities
A Resolution Approving the Disposition of 527 East Eighth Street, 529 East Eighth Street, 531 East Eighth Street, 1007 North Pine Street, and 218 West Twenty-Third Street
Sub. # 1 to Ord. # 26-035 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 of the City Code to Create a Security Deposit and First Month’s Rental Assistance Pilot Program (Sponsor: Hackett)
A Resolution for Referendum for Rent Stabilization (Sponsor: Darby)
Ord. # 26-037 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 8 of the City Code to Create a Rental Dwelling Improvement Program (Sponsor: Darby)

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*Rev. 1 (6/11/2026) – Item removed

Wilmington City Council Meeting
2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM
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Agenda Items

Health, Environmental, Aging & Disabilities Committee Meeting
2026-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
⇒REVISED AGENDA NOTICE

An Ordinance to Authorize and Approve the First Amendment to A Professional Services Agreement Between the City Of Wilmington and Northeast and Bucks Company T/A Mullin and Lonergan Associates, Inc (Sponsor: Cabrera)
An Ordinance to Approve the Major Subdivision Plan for “Christina Crossing” and Authorize the City to Accept the Dedication of Howard Street, Located Between South Market Street and South Walnut Street, as A Public Right-of-Way, Officially Name the Dedicated Street as Howard Street, and Add it to the Official City Map (Sponsor: Harlee)
Discussion Regarding Health, Environmental, Aging, & Disabilities Committee Strategic Plan Priorities
Resolution Expressing Concern Regarding the Transition of Wilmington Head Start Inc. to a Federally Assigned Interim Operator (Sponsor: Oliver)
⇒A Resolution Extending the Period of Time for the City Planning Commission to Consider and Report to City Council Regarding the Rezoning Application for 1010 Bancroft Parkway and 2140 West Eleventh Street (Sponsor: Johnson)
Update on Wilmington Head Start Inc. Transitioning to a Federally Assigned Interim Operator Effective July 1, 2026
Update on Christina Park Challenges, by Leslie Palladino, Director of Outreach and Harm Reduction at Impact Life

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Rev. 1 (6/17/2026) – Item added

Wilmington City Council Meeting
2026-07-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in Council Chambers and Remote Participation via ZOOM

Finance & Economic Development Committee Meeting
2026-09-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM

Intergovernmental Committee Meeting
2026-09-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM

Education, Youth & Family Services Committee Meeting
2026-09-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2026-09-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM

Public Safety Committee Meeting
2026-09-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM

Community Development & Urban Planning Committee Meeting
2026-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM

Public Works Committee Meeting
2026-09-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location in 1st Floor Committee Room and Remote Participation via ZOOM
