Non-Legislative Business All Council Recognize Senior Fitness Day and Tennis in the Street All Council Welcome Youth in City Government Day All Council Recognize Paul Calistro – 25th Anniversary at West End Neighborhood House All Council Sympathy Benjamin Congo, Sr. All Council Commemorate Wilmington Police Department’s 125th Anniversary D. Brown Recognize Frederick Purnell D. Brown/Wright Sympathy Deacon Francis Cole Gregory Retirement Helen C. Riley Shabazz Recognize Provider Appreciation Day Dorsey Walker Recognize WPD Senior Corporal Daniel Vignola Williams Commend Charter School of Wilmington Boys Swimming Team Wright Recognize Community Legends Wright Recognize Reverend Dr. Vincent P. Oliver 30th Pastoral Anniversary
SHABAZZ #4202 An Ordinance to Extend Certain Traffic/Parking Regulations (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing a one-year extension of traffic and parking regulations affecting East 12th Street, East 13th Street, North French Street and Wilson Street related to traffic activity associated with the Community Education Building at 1200 North French Street. The temporary traffic regulations that are being extended through this Ordinance were due to expire on May 14, 2016. #4203 An Ordinance to Authorize Contract 17004PW - Bituminous Concrete with Diamond Materials, LLC (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Administration, through the Public Works Department, to enter into a one-year agreement with Diamond Materials, LLC for bituminous concrete which is commonly referred to as asphalt, blacktop, or pavement. The agreement totals $92,375 and carries an option for the City to renew the agreement at the same rate and conditions for two, one-year extensions. GREGORY (Shabazz presenting on behalf of Gregory) #4204 A Resolution Opposing the Cost Distribution Devised for the Construction of the New Power Line Connecting Artificial Island with Delaware, an Inequitable Cost and Benefit Distribution that Unfavorably Impacts Delawareans Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be opposing a decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Agency which will allow a cost allocation formula to take effect for a new power transmission line connecting Artificial Island with Delaware. The Council would be joining with Governor Markell and the State Public Service Commission in opposing the cost allocation plan for the new transmission line which would require Delawareans to pay 99% of the cost of the project while receiving only 10% of the estimated energy benefits. #4205 A Resolution Supporting House Bill 340, which would enable the Wilmington Parking Authority and Other Parking Authorities in Delaware to Enter into Public-Private Partnerships to Develop New Parking Structures Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be urging the Delaware General Assembly to pass House Bill 340 which would enable the Wilmington Parking Authority and other parking authorities in Delaware to enter into public-private partnerships to develop new parking structures. The Council would be supporting this legislation based on its positive effect on helping to retain current businesses, attracting new businesses to the City and promoting the development of new housing projects. DORSEY WALKER #4206 A Resolution Urging the United States Congress to Support House Resolution 4888 – Ending Homelessness Act of 2016 Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be supporting passage by the U.S. Congress of House Resolution 4888, entitled Ending Homelessness Act of 2016, introduced by Congresswoman Maxine Waters. If enacted, HR 4888 would appropriate $13.27 billion over five years to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist an estimated 600,000 Americans who are homeless by providing them with housing and supportive services so they achieve safe, decent and affordable housing along with long-term, positive life outcomes. FREEL #4207 An Ordinance to Rezone Four Parcels of Land from C-6 (Special Commercial District) to W-4 (Waterfront Residential Commercial District) and R-3 (One- Family Row Houses) (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing amendments to the City Building Zone Map. Specifically, there are four parcels of land located in Rockford Falls on the Brandywine River which are currently zoned C-6 or Special Commercial District. Three of the parcels would be rezoned to W-4 or Waterfront Residential Commercial District and the fourth parcel would be rezoned to R-3 or One-Family Row Houses. CABRERA #4208 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File the Fiscal Year 2017 Consolidated Annual Action Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Including Funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Improvement Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration and City Council for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Administration to submit the City’s Fiscal Year 2017 Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The spending plan, totaling $3,238,721, has been approved by the Administration and Council’s Housing and Licenses and Inspections Committee. The plan allocates funding for the Community Development Block Grant, Energy Solutions Grants, HOME Investment Partnerships and Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA). #4209 A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application by the Department of Planning and Development with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to Fund the City’s Historic Preservation Planning Program for the Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Administration, through the Department of Planning, to apply for a $14,096 grant from the State Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to support the City’s Historic Preservation Planning Program. The State grant would require a local match of at least $9,398. In addition, the City’s Historic Planning Office would be funded through a $44,507 appropriation in the proposed FY 2017 General Operating Budget. VII. Petitions and Communications VIII. Adjournment
Non-Legislative Business All Council Recognize Senior Fitness Day and Tennis in the Street All Council Welcome Youth in City Government Day All Council Recognize Paul Calistro – 25th Anniversary at West End Neighborhood House All Council Sympathy Benjamin Congo, Sr. All Council Commemorate Wilmington Police Department’s 125th Anniversary D. Brown Recognize Frederick Purnell D. Brown/Wright Sympathy Deacon Francis Cole Gregory Retirement Helen C. Riley Shabazz Recognize Provider Appreciation Day Dorsey Walker Recognize WPD Senior Corporal Daniel Vignola Williams Commend Charter School of Wilmington Boys Swimming Team Wright Recognize Community Legends Wright Recognize Reverend Dr. Vincent P. Oliver 30th Pastoral Anniversary
SHABAZZ #4202 An Ordinance to Extend Certain Traffic/Parking Regulations (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing a one-year extension of traffic and parking regulations affecting East 12th Street, East 13th Street, North French Street and Wilson Street related to traffic activity associated with the Community Education Building at 1200 North French Street. The temporary traffic regulations that are being extended through this Ordinance were due to expire on May 14, 2016. #4203 An Ordinance to Authorize Contract 17004PW - Bituminous Concrete with Diamond Materials, LLC (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Administration, through the Public Works Department, to enter into a one-year agreement with Diamond Materials, LLC for bituminous concrete which is commonly referred to as asphalt, blacktop, or pavement. The agreement totals $92,375 and carries an option for the City to renew the agreement at the same rate and conditions for two, one-year extensions. GREGORY (Shabazz presenting on behalf of Gregory) #4204 A Resolution Opposing the Cost Distribution Devised for the Construction of the New Power Line Connecting Artificial Island with Delaware, an Inequitable Cost and Benefit Distribution that Unfavorably Impacts Delawareans Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be opposing a decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Agency which will allow a cost allocation formula to take effect for a new power transmission line connecting Artificial Island with Delaware. The Council would be joining with Governor Markell and the State Public Service Commission in opposing the cost allocation plan for the new transmission line which would require Delawareans to pay 99% of the cost of the project while receiving only 10% of the estimated energy benefits. #4205 A Resolution Supporting House Bill 340, which would enable the Wilmington Parking Authority and Other Parking Authorities in Delaware to Enter into Public-Private Partnerships to Develop New Parking Structures Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be urging the Delaware General Assembly to pass House Bill 340 which would enable the Wilmington Parking Authority and other parking authorities in Delaware to enter into public-private partnerships to develop new parking structures. The Council would be supporting this legislation based on its positive effect on helping to retain current businesses, attracting new businesses to the City and promoting the development of new housing projects. DORSEY WALKER #4206 A Resolution Urging the United States Congress to Support House Resolution 4888 – Ending Homelessness Act of 2016 Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be supporting passage by the U.S. Congress of House Resolution 4888, entitled Ending Homelessness Act of 2016, introduced by Congresswoman Maxine Waters. If enacted, HR 4888 would appropriate $13.27 billion over five years to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist an estimated 600,000 Americans who are homeless by providing them with housing and supportive services so they achieve safe, decent and affordable housing along with long-term, positive life outcomes. FREEL #4207 An Ordinance to Rezone Four Parcels of Land from C-6 (Special Commercial District) to W-4 (Waterfront Residential Commercial District) and R-3 (One- Family Row Houses) (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing amendments to the City Building Zone Map. Specifically, there are four parcels of land located in Rockford Falls on the Brandywine River which are currently zoned C-6 or Special Commercial District. Three of the parcels would be rezoned to W-4 or Waterfront Residential Commercial District and the fourth parcel would be rezoned to R-3 or One-Family Row Houses. CABRERA #4208 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File the Fiscal Year 2017 Consolidated Annual Action Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Including Funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Improvement Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration and City Council for Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Administration to submit the City’s Fiscal Year 2017 Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The spending plan, totaling $3,238,721, has been approved by the Administration and Council’s Housing and Licenses and Inspections Committee. The plan allocates funding for the Community Development Block Grant, Energy Solutions Grants, HOME Investment Partnerships and Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA). #4209 A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application by the Department of Planning and Development with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to Fund the City’s Historic Preservation Planning Program for the Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Administration, through the Department of Planning, to apply for a $14,096 grant from the State Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to support the City’s Historic Preservation Planning Program. The State grant would require a local match of at least $9,398. In addition, the City’s Historic Planning Office would be funded through a $44,507 appropriation in the proposed FY 2017 General Operating Budget. VII. Petitions and Communications VIII. Adjournment