Agenda for Regular Meeting
02/02/2023 6:30 pm
Virtual Meeting with Anchor Location and Remote Participation
Council Chambers
Louis L. Redding City/County Building
800 N. French Street – Wilmington, DE 19801
Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Committee Reports
Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report
Non-Legislative Business
a. Recognition Resolutions
CABRERA
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- Recognize Anna Guardarrama
MILLS
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- Best wishes to Ethel Turner Taliaferro (101st Birthday)
b. Sympathy Resolutions
HARLEE
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- Sympathy Genevieve Washington
- Sympathy Martina C. Henry
OLIVER
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- Sympathy Montevilla “Monty” G. Anderson
- Sympathy Maritza Panzera Hackendorn
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Legislative Business
CONGO (McCoy presented on behalf of Congo)
Agenda Item #0275 - Res. 23-009
Adopted
A Resolution Filling the 1st District Vacancy Created by the Untimely Death of the Late Council Member Linda M. Gray in Accordance with City Charter Section 2-101 and City Code Section 2-34
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution appoints Vincent White, pursuant to Wilm. C. (Charter) §2-101, to fill the 1st District vacancy created by the untimely death of the late Council Member Linda M. Gray, for the remainder of the term in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee of the Whole.
CONGO (Oliver presented on behalf of Congo)
Agenda Item #0276 - Res. 23-010
Adopted As Amended
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. 22-032, to update the personnel assignments for the 108th Session of Wilmington City Council Standing Committees.
OLIVER
Agenda Item #0244 - Ord. 22-042
3rd & Final Reading - Passed
Authorize and Approve Two One-Year Extensions of Contract 22029PW (Street Paving Phase X) between the City of Wilmington and Sam's Construction, LLC
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to exercise two (2) one-year extension options for Contract 22029PW “Street Paving Phase X” with Sam’s Construction, LLC.
Agenda Item #0246 - Ord. 22-044
3rd & Final Reading - Passed
Authorize and Approve Two One-Year Extensions of Contract 23002WD (Boiler Inspection and Maintenance Services) between the City of Wilmington and A.A. Duckett, Inc.
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the City to exercise two (2) one-year extension options for Contract 23002WD “Boiler Inspection and Maintenance Services” with A.A. Duckett, Inc.
Agenda Item #0247 - Ord. 22-046
3rd & Final Reading - Passed
Amend Chapter 36 of the City Code to Regulate the After-Market Sale, Purchase, and Repair of Automobile Catalytic Converters
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance prohibits the sale, purchase, repair, or installation of an after-market catalytic converter without proper documentation it was acquired by lawful means.
CABRERA
Agenda Item #0249 - Ord. 22-047
3rd & Final Reading - Postponed to February 23, 2023
Amend Chapter 4 of the City Code to Impose Civil Fines on Owners of Vacant Properties
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance makes the following amendments to Chapter 4 of the City Code: 1) changes the enforcement of Chapter 4 with respect to vacant buildings and structures from criminal enforcement to civil enforcement with civil fines for non-compliance; 2) removes imprisonment as a potential penalty in criminal enforcement proceedings; 3) provides that fines may be imposed for each week’s failure to correct violations rather than a daily fine; 4) sets forth requirements for the content and service of violations notices; 5) extends the time period in which to appeal a violation notice from 10 days to 20 calendar days; and 6) provides that the appeal fee shall be refunded if the appeal is successful.