Wilmington City Council Newsletter January 4, 2023

January 5 Wilmington City Council Recap

   

     

Numerous individuals and organizations are recognized in the Council Chambers during Wilmington City Council’s regular meeting on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Louis L. Redding City County Building in Wilmington, DE.  Recognitions included the Parking Coalition Group, Wilmington Cities and Counties Fees and Fines Justice Team, Wilmington Chief of Police Wilfredo Campos, City Council Senior Legislative Advisor and Chief Financial Officer Marchelle Basnight, and City Council President Ernest Trippi Congo II. Photos by Yesenia Taveras, Director of Communications for Wilmington City Council.

The Wilmington City Council held its first Regular City Council Meeting of this year in the Council Chambers and online on Thursday, January 5, 2023. To view the meeting, visit the link here.

Agenda Results for legislation that passed during the January 5 Regular Wilmington City Council meeting are as follows:

ERNEST “TRIPPI” CONGO II, Council President
AGENDA #0260 RES. 23-002 A Resolution Appointing Paul Kennard to Fill the Vacant Sr. Producer/On-Air Talent Position in WITN for the Council of the City of Wilmington for the 108th Council Session was ADOPTED by City Council. Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution appoints Paul Kennard as the Sr. Producer/On-Air Talent for the 108th Session of the City of Wilmington. For details on the resolution, visit the link here.

AGENDA #0261 RES. 23-003 A Resolution Appointing Anita Hawkes to Fill the Vacant Legislative Administrative Assistant Position for the Council of the City of Wilmington for the 108th Council Session was ADOPTED by City Council. Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution appoints Anita Hawkes as the Legislative Administrative Assistant for the 108th Session of the Council of the City of Wilmington. This Resolution amends Resolution No. 22-067. For details on the resolution, visit the link here.

MICHELLE HARLEE, 4th District Council Member
AGENDA #0267 RES. 23-004 A Resolution Appointing Donald Patton to Serve on the Governing Council of the Wilmington Learning Collaborative was ADOPTED by City Council. Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and approval. This Resolution names Donald Patton as the City of Wilmington appointment to serve on the governing Council of the Wilmington Learning Collaborative (the “WLC”). The WLC’s goal is to “create consistency for students, empower educators, school leaders, and communities, and improve outcomes for students in City of Wilmington schools. For details on the resolution, visit the link here.

JAMES SPADOLA, Council Member At-Large
AGENDA #0251 Ordinance 22-048 Expand Eligible Uses of Community Support Grants Made by City Council (3rd & Final Reading) was PASSED by City Council. Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. This Ordinance expands the eligible uses of community support funds awarded by Council. This Ordinance permits community support funds to be awarded to non-profit organizations for use in Capital Projects such as the acquisition of real property, new construction projects, or improvements and renovations to existing buildings. For details on the ordinance, visit the link here.

 

Upcoming Finance and Economic Development Committee Meeting

Join us for our upcoming Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting. You can visit https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/event/finance-committee-meeting/ for the full agenda and to download legislation that will be discussed during the meeting.

Citizens wishing to be heard on agenda items are encouraged to voice their concerns by accessing the meeting by clicking the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85045093659 with Webinar ID:  864 4093 0886. Or by Telephone by dialing: (929) 205-6099 or (301) 715-8592. You will be asked for the Webinar ID. Please enter 850 4509 3659 and then #. You can press # again when prompted to immediately enter the meeting.

You may also join the meeting in person by visiting the Council Committee Room on the first floor of the Louis L. Redding City County Building located at 800 N. French Street in Wilmington.

 

Upcoming Education, Youth & Family Services Committee Meeting

Join us for our upcoming Education, Youth & Family Services Committee meeting. You can visit https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/event/education-youth-family-services-committee-meeting/ for the full agenda.

Citizens wishing to be heard on agenda items are encouraged to voice their concerns by accessing the meeting by clicking the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88080852516 with Webinar ID:  880 8085 2516. Or by Telephone by dialing: (929) 205-6099 or (301) 715-8592. You will be asked for the Webinar ID. Please enter 850 4509 3659 and then #. You can press # again when prompted to immediately enter the meeting.

You may also join the meeting in person by visiting the Council Committee Room on the first floor of the Louis L. Redding City County Building located at 800 N. French Street in Wilmington.

 

Upcoming Community Development & Urban Planning Committee Meeting

1973 Howard High School Championship Team to be Recognized on January 10