Non-Legislative Business All Council Recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day Congo Recognize Reverend Dr. Clifford I. Johnson B. Fields Sympathy Thomas R. Onley B. Fields Recognize St. Paul Catholic Church 150th Anniversary Gala Harlee Recognize Dyson Wilmoth Sanders Harlee Sympathy Raymond L. Grayson, Jr. Oliver Recognize Tina Betz Oliver Recognize Shadfest Oliver Recognize Planned Parenthood of Delaware Oliver Sympathy Bennie “Zip” Young Oliver Sympathy U’Quan I. Davis Oliver Sympathy Wilbert E. Normand, Jr. Oliver Sympathy Benjamin L. Williams
Legislative Business DARBY #0174 A Resolution in Support of HB No. 234 Extending Medicaid Coverage for One Year Postpartum 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 No. 234 which is an act to amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code to extend Medicaid coverage from the current limit of 60 days following a pregnancy, or postpartum, to 12 months after delivery. This will improve the quality of maternal health care and ensure access healthcare to reduce preventable pregnancy-related deaths and improve maternal health outcomes. #0175 A Resolution in Support of HB No. 340 to Expand the Duties of the Child Death Review Commission to Include Maternal Health and Morbidity Research 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 No. 340 which expands the duties of the Child Death Review Commission to improve the health community’s understanding of maternal morbidity, mortality, and racial disparities. This will improve the quality of maternal health care and ensure full access to reduce preventable pregnancy-related deaths and better child and maternal health outcomes. #0176 A Resolution in Support of HB No. 341 to Exempt Pregnant Persons or Primary Caregivers of Infants from TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Work Requirements Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution requests that members of the Delaware General Assembly support the passage of HB No. 341, “An Act to Amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code Relating to TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Work Requirements and Maternal Health.” HB No. 341 requires that the State exempt pregnant persons or primary caregivers of a child six months of age or younger from TANF work requirements. #0177 A Resolution in Support of HB No. 343 to Provide a Plan for Medicaid Coverage of Doulas Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution encourages members of the Delaware General Assembly to support the passage of House Bill No. 343, which requires that the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance present a plan to the General Assembly by November 1, 2022 for coverage of doula services by Medicaid providers. Doulas aid mothers and parents with little experience and poor support systems for physical, emotional, and educational support during pregnancy, birth, and the immediate postpartum period. #0178 A Resolution in Support of HB No. 344 to Require Bias Training for Healthcare Workers Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution expresses favor for the passage of House Bill No. 344 (HB No. 344) which aims to amend Title 16 of Delaware code relating to bias training for health care workers. HB No. 344 requires annual explicit and implicit bias training for licensed medical professionals and support staff in the State of Delaware to reduce disparate outcomes and ensure that all patients receive fair treatment and quality health care. #0179 A Resolution in Support of HB No. 346 to Remove Medicaid Prior Authorization Requirements for Pregnant Women to Receive Doctor-Recommended Blood Pressure Cups Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution encourages members of the Delaware General Assembly to support the passage of House Bill No. 346, “An Act to Amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code Relating to Patient Monitoring Devices,” which removes the requirement that a pregnant patient enrolled in the state Medicaid program receive prior authorization for an automated take-home blood pressure cuff when the automated take-home blood pressure cuff is recommended by their doctor. #0180 A Resolution Supporting House Bill 385, this Act Allows Any Municipality with a Population of 50,000 or More to Establish by Ordinance Rules for the Location of Liquor Stores that are More than Restrictive than State Law, and Requires the Alcohol Commissioner to Refuse a License for Any New Establishment that Does Not Comply with Those Rules Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution expresses Wilmington City Council’s support of HB No. 385 which would allow the City of Wilmington to adopt ordinances imposing stricter regulations on the location of off-premises liquor licenses than those set forth by the State of Delaware. #0181 An Ordinance Naming the Concord and Madison Triangle as the “Beatres R. Dunn Triangle” (1 st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance names the Concord and Madison triangle as the “Beatres R. Dunn Triangle,” in recognition of Beatres Dunn and her significant contributions to the City of Wilmington. #0182 An Ordinance to Exempt Elderly and Disabled Residents and Residences with Children Under the Age of Five from Water Service Disconnection for Nonpayment of Utility Charges (1 st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance exempts eligible elderly and disabled residents as well as residences with children under the age of five from having water shut off for nonpayment of water service charges. OLIVER #0183 A Resolution Requesting the Delaware General Assembly to Extend Bar Hours in the City of Wilmington Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution encourages the Delaware General Assembly to allow for the City of Wilmington to expand the sale of on-premises alcohol sales until 2:00 a.m. EST. #0155 Ord. 22-018 Amend Chapter 13 of the City Code to Increase Civil Penalties for Commercial Establishments Committing Health and Sanitation Violations (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance establishes increased penalties for apartment buildings and commercial establishments. It also fixes a typographical error in Section 13- 4(a). #0167 Ord. 22-024 Authorize and Approve an Extension of Contract 20011PW (Sewer Maintenance) between the City of Wilmington and Brandywine Construction Company, Inc. (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an extension of Contract 20011PW (Sewer Maintenance) between the City of Wilmington and Brandywine Construction Company, Inc. that provides for two (2) one-year extensions of the contract for the periods of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. #0168 Ord. 22-025 Authorize and Approve an Electricity Procurement Contract Starting in Fiscal Year 2023 (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into one or more contracts for the purchase of electricity with one or more of four electricity providers starting in Fiscal Year 2023 for a term not to exceed five (5) years. CONGO (Harlee presenting on behalf of Congo) #0184 A Resolution Updating the Personnel Assignments for Standing Committees for the 108th Session of Wilmington City Council Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution amends Resolution No. 22-011 to update the personnel assignments for the 108th Session of Wilmington City Council Standing Committees to appoint Albert Mills to the Education, Youth and Family Services Committee. #0185 A Resolution Authorizing Grant Funds to the Nemours Foundation (Children Health) Pertaining to the 27 Families on Adams Street Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution approves a grant by City Council to Nemours Foundation (Children Health) in the amount of $13,500 to assist the families of the twenty-seven (27) units on Adams Street that were displaced. HARLEE #0186 A Resolution to declare 105 South Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware (Tax Parcel ID No. 26-043.00-009) Surplus and to Approve it for Disposition to the Riverfront Development Corporation and for the City to Accept Certain Necessary Utility Easements to Maintain Access to the Property Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution declares 105 South Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware (Tax Parcel ID No. 26-043.00-009) to be surplus and approves the property for disposition to the Riverfront Development Corporation as well as the acceptance by the City of certain utility easements to maintain access to the property. #0187 An Ordinance to Include “A” Street Between North Market Street and North Walnut Street in a Residential Parking Zone (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This ordinance amends residential parking zone “X” to include both sides of “A” Street between North Market Street and North Walnut Street in the unrestricted residential parking area. N. FIELD #0159 Ord. 22-021 An Ordinance to Accept the Dedication of a Private Street that Extends in a Northwest Direction from the 2400 Block of Riddle Avenue, Add the Street to the Official City Map, and Name the Street as "Riddle A Venue" (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance accepts the dedication of a private street that extends in a northwest direction from the 2400 block of Riddle Avenue, adds the street to the Official City Map, and names the street as “Riddle Avenue”. CABRERA #0160 Ord. 22-022 Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract 22004LI between the City of Wilmington and R&A Contractors, LLC for Vacant Property Services (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to exercise a one-year extension option to Contract 22004LI “Vacant Property Services” with R&A Contractors, LLC for the time period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. #0188 A Resolution in Support of SB No. 231 that Prohibits the use of Gender, Gender Identity or Sex as a Rating Factor in Personal Automobile Insurance Policies Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution urges the members of the Delaware General Assembly to support SB No. 231, which prohibits the use of gender, gender identity or sex as a rating factor in personal automobile insurance policies.
Non-Legislative Business All Council Recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day Congo Recognize Reverend Dr. Clifford I. Johnson B. Fields Sympathy Thomas R. Onley B. Fields Recognize St. Paul Catholic Church 150th Anniversary Gala Harlee Recognize Dyson Wilmoth Sanders Harlee Sympathy Raymond L. Grayson, Jr. Oliver Recognize Tina Betz Oliver Recognize Shadfest Oliver Recognize Planned Parenthood of Delaware Oliver Sympathy Bennie “Zip” Young Oliver Sympathy U’Quan I. Davis Oliver Sympathy Wilbert E. Normand, Jr. Oliver Sympathy Benjamin L. Williams
Legislative Business DARBY #0174 A Resolution in Support of HB No. 234 Extending Medicaid Coverage for One Year Postpartum 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 No. 234 which is an act to amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code to extend Medicaid coverage from the current limit of 60 days following a pregnancy, or postpartum, to 12 months after delivery. This will improve the quality of maternal health care and ensure access healthcare to reduce preventable pregnancy-related deaths and improve maternal health outcomes. #0175 A Resolution in Support of HB No. 340 to Expand the Duties of the Child Death Review Commission to Include Maternal Health and Morbidity Research 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 No. 340 which expands the duties of the Child Death Review Commission to improve the health community’s understanding of maternal morbidity, mortality, and racial disparities. This will improve the quality of maternal health care and ensure full access to reduce preventable pregnancy-related deaths and better child and maternal health outcomes. #0176 A Resolution in Support of HB No. 341 to Exempt Pregnant Persons or Primary Caregivers of Infants from TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Work Requirements Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution requests that members of the Delaware General Assembly support the passage of HB No. 341, “An Act to Amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code Relating to TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Work Requirements and Maternal Health.” HB No. 341 requires that the State exempt pregnant persons or primary caregivers of a child six months of age or younger from TANF work requirements. #0177 A Resolution in Support of HB No. 343 to Provide a Plan for Medicaid Coverage of Doulas Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution encourages members of the Delaware General Assembly to support the passage of House Bill No. 343, which requires that the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance present a plan to the General Assembly by November 1, 2022 for coverage of doula services by Medicaid providers. Doulas aid mothers and parents with little experience and poor support systems for physical, emotional, and educational support during pregnancy, birth, and the immediate postpartum period. #0178 A Resolution in Support of HB No. 344 to Require Bias Training for Healthcare Workers Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution expresses favor for the passage of House Bill No. 344 (HB No. 344) which aims to amend Title 16 of Delaware code relating to bias training for health care workers. HB No. 344 requires annual explicit and implicit bias training for licensed medical professionals and support staff in the State of Delaware to reduce disparate outcomes and ensure that all patients receive fair treatment and quality health care. #0179 A Resolution in Support of HB No. 346 to Remove Medicaid Prior Authorization Requirements for Pregnant Women to Receive Doctor-Recommended Blood Pressure Cups Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution encourages members of the Delaware General Assembly to support the passage of House Bill No. 346, “An Act to Amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code Relating to Patient Monitoring Devices,” which removes the requirement that a pregnant patient enrolled in the state Medicaid program receive prior authorization for an automated take-home blood pressure cuff when the automated take-home blood pressure cuff is recommended by their doctor. #0180 A Resolution Supporting House Bill 385, this Act Allows Any Municipality with a Population of 50,000 or More to Establish by Ordinance Rules for the Location of Liquor Stores that are More than Restrictive than State Law, and Requires the Alcohol Commissioner to Refuse a License for Any New Establishment that Does Not Comply with Those Rules Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution expresses Wilmington City Council’s support of HB No. 385 which would allow the City of Wilmington to adopt ordinances imposing stricter regulations on the location of off-premises liquor licenses than those set forth by the State of Delaware. #0181 An Ordinance Naming the Concord and Madison Triangle as the “Beatres R. Dunn Triangle” (1 st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance names the Concord and Madison triangle as the “Beatres R. Dunn Triangle,” in recognition of Beatres Dunn and her significant contributions to the City of Wilmington. #0182 An Ordinance to Exempt Elderly and Disabled Residents and Residences with Children Under the Age of Five from Water Service Disconnection for Nonpayment of Utility Charges (1 st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance exempts eligible elderly and disabled residents as well as residences with children under the age of five from having water shut off for nonpayment of water service charges. OLIVER #0183 A Resolution Requesting the Delaware General Assembly to Extend Bar Hours in the City of Wilmington Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution encourages the Delaware General Assembly to allow for the City of Wilmington to expand the sale of on-premises alcohol sales until 2:00 a.m. EST. #0155 Ord. 22-018 Amend Chapter 13 of the City Code to Increase Civil Penalties for Commercial Establishments Committing Health and Sanitation Violations (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance establishes increased penalties for apartment buildings and commercial establishments. It also fixes a typographical error in Section 13- 4(a). #0167 Ord. 22-024 Authorize and Approve an Extension of Contract 20011PW (Sewer Maintenance) between the City of Wilmington and Brandywine Construction Company, Inc. (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into an extension of Contract 20011PW (Sewer Maintenance) between the City of Wilmington and Brandywine Construction Company, Inc. that provides for two (2) one-year extensions of the contract for the periods of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. #0168 Ord. 22-025 Authorize and Approve an Electricity Procurement Contract Starting in Fiscal Year 2023 (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to enter into one or more contracts for the purchase of electricity with one or more of four electricity providers starting in Fiscal Year 2023 for a term not to exceed five (5) years. CONGO (Harlee presenting on behalf of Congo) #0184 A Resolution Updating the Personnel Assignments for Standing Committees for the 108th Session of Wilmington City Council Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution amends Resolution No. 22-011 to update the personnel assignments for the 108th Session of Wilmington City Council Standing Committees to appoint Albert Mills to the Education, Youth and Family Services Committee. #0185 A Resolution Authorizing Grant Funds to the Nemours Foundation (Children Health) Pertaining to the 27 Families on Adams Street Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution approves a grant by City Council to Nemours Foundation (Children Health) in the amount of $13,500 to assist the families of the twenty-seven (27) units on Adams Street that were displaced. HARLEE #0186 A Resolution to declare 105 South Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware (Tax Parcel ID No. 26-043.00-009) Surplus and to Approve it for Disposition to the Riverfront Development Corporation and for the City to Accept Certain Necessary Utility Easements to Maintain Access to the Property Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution declares 105 South Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware (Tax Parcel ID No. 26-043.00-009) to be surplus and approves the property for disposition to the Riverfront Development Corporation as well as the acceptance by the City of certain utility easements to maintain access to the property. #0187 An Ordinance to Include “A” Street Between North Market Street and North Walnut Street in a Residential Parking Zone (1st & 2nd Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This ordinance amends residential parking zone “X” to include both sides of “A” Street between North Market Street and North Walnut Street in the unrestricted residential parking area. N. FIELD #0159 Ord. 22-021 An Ordinance to Accept the Dedication of a Private Street that Extends in a Northwest Direction from the 2400 Block of Riddle Avenue, Add the Street to the Official City Map, and Name the Street as "Riddle A Venue" (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance accepts the dedication of a private street that extends in a northwest direction from the 2400 block of Riddle Avenue, adds the street to the Official City Map, and names the street as “Riddle Avenue”. CABRERA #0160 Ord. 22-022 Authorize and Approve a One-Year Extension of Contract 22004LI between the City of Wilmington and R&A Contractors, LLC for Vacant Property Services (3rd & Final Reading) Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to exercise a one-year extension option to Contract 22004LI “Vacant Property Services” with R&A Contractors, LLC for the time period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. #0188 A Resolution in Support of SB No. 231 that Prohibits the use of Gender, Gender Identity or Sex as a Rating Factor in Personal Automobile Insurance Policies Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution urges the members of the Delaware General Assembly to support SB No. 231, which prohibits the use of gender, gender identity or sex as a rating factor in personal automobile insurance policies.