*A portion of this video is without audio* Public Comment I. Call to Order Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes III. Committee Reports IV. Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report V. Non-Legislative Business Harlee Recognize Mary “Jean” Avery Harlee Recognize Raye Jones Avery Oliver Sympathy Roxanne Hickerson Turner Recognize Ber’Nyah Mayo Turner Recognize Dr. James Newton Shabazz Recognize Black Maternal Health Week Shabazz Sympathy Mercedes Fields Shabazz Sympathy Deacon Johnny B. Wilson, Sr. VI. Legislative Business SHABAZZ (Oliver presenting on behalf of Shabazz) Rev. 2 #4762 Sub. 2 Ord. 20-006 Amend Chapter 34 of the City Code Regarding Bed Bug Extermination and Treatment (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Substitute Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. Substitute No. 2 to Ordinance 20-006 would prescribe the duties of landlords and tenants with regard to the treatment and control of bed bugs. For any rental agreement for a dwelling unit entered into or renewed after the effective date of this ordinance, the landlord or any person authorized to enter into such agreement shall provide to such tenant an informational brochure on bed bug prevention and treatment prepared by the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I). MCCOY #4792 A Resolution Supporting Delaware House Bill 263 Regarding Insulin Prescriptions Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution expresses strong support from the Wilmington City Council for the passage of House Bill 263 which requires individual, group, and State insurance plans to cap the amount the employee must pay for insulin prescriptions at $100 a month, and requires insurance plans to include at least 1 formulation of insulin on the lowest tier of the drug formulary developed and maintained by the carrier. Wilmington City Council encourages the Senate Health & Social Services Committee to pass this important piece of legislation. DIXON #4793 A Resolution Supporting Delaware Senate Bill 192 that Expands the Definition of “Race” to Include Protections for Natural and Protective Hair Styles Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution strongly encourages and supports the passing of Senate Bill 192, wherein definitions of “race” and “protective style” are expanded, and makes clear that race also includes traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, including protective styles such as braids, locs and twists.
*A portion of this video is without audio* Public Comment I. Call to Order Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes III. Committee Reports IV. Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report V. Non-Legislative Business Harlee Recognize Mary “Jean” Avery Harlee Recognize Raye Jones Avery Oliver Sympathy Roxanne Hickerson Turner Recognize Ber’Nyah Mayo Turner Recognize Dr. James Newton Shabazz Recognize Black Maternal Health Week Shabazz Sympathy Mercedes Fields Shabazz Sympathy Deacon Johnny B. Wilson, Sr. VI. Legislative Business SHABAZZ (Oliver presenting on behalf of Shabazz) Rev. 2 #4762 Sub. 2 Ord. 20-006 Amend Chapter 34 of the City Code Regarding Bed Bug Extermination and Treatment (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Substitute Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. Substitute No. 2 to Ordinance 20-006 would prescribe the duties of landlords and tenants with regard to the treatment and control of bed bugs. For any rental agreement for a dwelling unit entered into or renewed after the effective date of this ordinance, the landlord or any person authorized to enter into such agreement shall provide to such tenant an informational brochure on bed bug prevention and treatment prepared by the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I). MCCOY #4792 A Resolution Supporting Delaware House Bill 263 Regarding Insulin Prescriptions Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution expresses strong support from the Wilmington City Council for the passage of House Bill 263 which requires individual, group, and State insurance plans to cap the amount the employee must pay for insulin prescriptions at $100 a month, and requires insurance plans to include at least 1 formulation of insulin on the lowest tier of the drug formulary developed and maintained by the carrier. Wilmington City Council encourages the Senate Health & Social Services Committee to pass this important piece of legislation. DIXON #4793 A Resolution Supporting Delaware Senate Bill 192 that Expands the Definition of “Race” to Include Protections for Natural and Protective Hair Styles Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution strongly encourages and supports the passing of Senate Bill 192, wherein definitions of “race” and “protective style” are expanded, and makes clear that race also includes traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, including protective styles such as braids, locs and twists.