Agenda for Regular Meeting
09/17/2020 6:30 pm
Non-Legislative Business
ALL COUNCIL
- Recognize Hispanic Heritage Month
SHABAZZ
- Recognize Dorothy Taylor Thompson 80th Birthday
- Recognize Wilmington Early Care & Education Council Annual Provider Appreciation
OLIVER
- Sympathy Debra Annette Robinson
TURNER
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Legislative Business
OLIVER
Agenda Item #4844 - Ord. 20-036
Public Hearing - 3rd & Final Reading - Passed
Rezone the Parcels of Land Located at (i) 1914, 1920, 2004, and 2006 Market Street; (ii) 50 Race Street; and (iii) 1901, 1903, 1905, 1907, 1915, 1925, 1927, and 1929 Hutton Street from C-1 (Neighborhood Shopping) Zoning Classification to C-2 (Secondary Business Centers) Zoning Classification
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance rezones the parcels of land located at (i) 1914, 1920, 2004, and 2006 Market Street; (ii) 50 Race Street; and (iii) 1901, 1903, 1905, 1907, 1915, 1925, 1927, and 1929 Hutton Street from C-1 (Neighborhood Shopping) Zoning Classification to C-2 (Secondary Business Centers) Zoning Classification.
HARLEE
Agenda Item #4857 - Ord. 20-044
1st & 2nd Reading - Referred to CD&UP
An Ordinance to Rezone Sixteen Parcels of Land Located Within the Area Generally Bounded by Madison and Justison Streets, the Amtrak Railroad Corridor, I-95, and the City’s Southern Boundary from W-2 (WaterfrontManufacturing/Commercial) Zoning Classification to W-4 (Waterfront Residential/Commercial) Zoning Classification
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance rezones sixteen parcels of land (being Tax Parcel Nos. 26-042.00-003; 26-042.00-005; 26-042.00-023; 26-049.00-002; 26-049.00-016; 26-049.00-018; 26-049.00-019; 26-049.00-020; 26-049.00-021; 26-049.00-022; 26-049.00-032; 26-049.00-036; 26-049.00-037; 26-049.00-040; 26-056.00-010; 26-056.00-016, respectively) located within the area generally bounded by Madison and Justison Streets, the Amtrak Railroad Corridor, I-95, and the City’s Southern Boundary from a zoning classification of W-2 (Waterfront Manufacturing/Commercial) to a zoning classification of W-4 (Waterfront Residential/Commercial).
Agenda Item #4858 - Res. 20-054
Adopted
A Resolution Scheduling a Public Hearing on the Ordinance to Rezone Sixteen Parcels of Land Located Within the Area Generally Bounded by Madison and Justison Streets, the Amtrak Railroad Corridor, I-95, and the City’s Southern Boundary from W-2 (Waterfront Manufacturing/Commercial) Zoning Classification to W-4 (Waterfront Residential/Commercial) Zoning Classification
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution schedules a public hearing on November 19, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the proposed rezoning of sixteen parcels of land (being Tax Parcel Nos. 26-042.00-003; 26-042.00-005; 26-042.00-023; 26-049.00-002; 26-049.00-016; 26-049.00-018; 26-049.00-019; 26-049.00-020; 26-049.00-021; 26-049.00-022; 26-049.00-032; 26-049.00-036; 26-049.00-037; 26-049.00-040; 26-056.00-010; 26-056.00-016, respectively) located within the area generally bounded by Madison and Justison Streets, the Amtrak Railroad Corridor, I-95, and the City’s Southern Boundary from a zoning classification of W-2 (Waterfront Manufacturing/Commercial) to a zoning classification of W-4 (Waterfront Residential/Commercial). Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, this public hearing will be conducted virtually to maintain social distancing and to keep all constituents safe. The instructions to access the public hearing will be included on the agenda for the November 19, 2020 Council meeting.
MCCOY
Agenda Item #4847 - Ord. 20-037
Public Hearing - 3rd & Final Reading - Passed
Rezone the Parcels of Land Located at 700 Maryland Avenue, 101 Lower Oak Street, and 120 Lower Beech Street from M-2 (General Industrial) Zoning Classification to C-2 (Secondary Business Centers) Zoning Classification
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance rezones the parcels of land located at 700 Maryland Avenue, 101 Lower Oak Street, and 120 Lower Beech Street in Wilmington, Delaware from a zoning classification of M-2 (General Industrial) to a zoning classification of C-2 (Secondary Business Centers).
Agenda Item #4849 - Ord. 20-038
3rd & Final Reading - Passed
Approve the Removal of a Portion of Anchorage Street Between Lower Oak and Lower Beech Streets, from the Official City Map
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the removal of a portion of Anchorage Street, between Lower Oak and Lower Beech Streets, from the Official City Map.
FREEL
Agenda Item #4853 - Ord. 20-041
3rd & Final Reading - Passed
Authorize and Approve a Contract Between the City of Wilmington and Teladoc Health, Inc. for Telehealth Services
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the execution of an agreement (the “Agreement”) with Teladoc Health, Inc. (“Teladoc”) to purchase telehealth services for City employees and their dependents. The Agreement is for a period of three (3) years from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023, with the possibility of three (3) extensions of one (1) year thereafter, at an estimated maximum price of Thirty-Two Thousand Dollars ($32,000,00) per year.
Agenda Item #4859 - Res. 20-055
HELD
A Resolution to Approve the License Agreement Authorizing New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC to Install and Operate Wireless Telecommunication Facilities in the Public Rights of Way of the City of Wilmington
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution approves the License Agreement (“the License”) between the City and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (“New Cingular”) to, among other things, construct, install, maintain, and operate wireless telecommunication facilities in the public rights of way of the City of Wilmington. This equipment is part of New Cingular’s network for the operation of wireless communications services. The initial term of the License is ten (10) years commencing on September 17, 2020 and shall continue thereafter until terminated by either party.
Agenda Item #4860 - Res. 20-056
Adopted
A Resolution to Authorize and Approve a License Agreement Between the City of Wilmington and Holland Mulch Inc. Regarding the Use of a Portion of 475 Hay Road for the Storage of Yard Waste and the Conversion of Yard Waste into Mulch
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution approves a five-year license agreement with five one-year renewal options between the City and Holland Mulch Inc. (“Holland”), which permits Holland to use of a portion of 475 Hay Road, Wilmington, Delaware (being Tax Parcel ID 26-046.00-001) to store yard waste and convert it into mulch. In return, Holland will accept and dispose of all of the City’s yard waste at its sole cost and expense, a service which has a monetary value of approximately one hundred twelve thousand, five hundred dollars ($112,500.00) per year.
Agenda Item #4861 - Ord. 20-045
1st & 2nd Reading - Referred to F&ED
An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of the City’s General Obligation Bonds and/or General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, in One or More Series on a Tax-Exempt and/or Taxable Basis, In Order to Provide the Funds to Finance Various Capital Projects of the City; Providing for the Sale of the Bonds; and Authorizing Other Necessary Action
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance authorizes the issuance of up to $42,000,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Bonds (the “Bonds”), and/or General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the “BAN”) in anticipation thereof, in order to: (i) finance any duly authorized capital project of the City specified in the City’s capital budgets for its Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2020; and (ii) pay the costs associated with the issuance of the Bonds and the BAN.