Item I

Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call

Item II

Approval of Minutes

Item III

Committee Reports

Item IV

Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report

Item V

Non-Legislative Business
All Council Recognize Senior Fitness Day and Tennis in the Street
All Council Welcome Youth in City Government Day
All Council Recognize Paul Calistro – 25th Anniversary at West End Neighborhood House
All Council Sympathy Benjamin Congo, Sr.
All Council Commemorate Wilmington Police Department’s 125th Anniversary
D. Brown Recognize Frederick Purnell
D. Brown/Wright Sympathy Deacon Francis Cole
Gregory Retirement Helen C. Riley
Shabazz Recognize Provider Appreciation Day
Dorsey Walker Recognize WPD Senior Corporal Daniel Vignola
Williams Commend Charter School of Wilmington Boys Swimming Team
Wright Recognize Community Legends
Wright Recognize Reverend Dr. Vincent P. Oliver 30th Pastoral Anniversary

Items VI - VIII

SHABAZZ
#4202 An Ordinance to Extend Certain Traffic/Parking Regulations (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review
and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing a one-year extension of traffic and
parking regulations affecting East 12th Street, East 13th Street, North French Street and Wilson
Street related to traffic activity associated with the Community Education Building at 1200
North French Street. The temporary traffic regulations that are being extended through this
Ordinance were due to expire on May 14, 2016.
#4203 An Ordinance to Authorize Contract 17004PW - Bituminous Concrete with
Diamond Materials, LLC (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review
and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Administration, through the Public
Works Department, to enter into a one-year agreement with Diamond Materials, LLC for
bituminous concrete which is commonly referred to as asphalt, blacktop, or pavement. The
agreement totals $92,375 and carries an option for the City to renew the agreement at the same
rate and conditions for two, one-year extensions.
GREGORY (Shabazz presenting on behalf of Gregory)
#4204 A Resolution Opposing the Cost Distribution Devised for the Construction of the
New Power Line Connecting Artificial Island with Delaware, an Inequitable Cost
and Benefit Distribution that Unfavorably Impacts Delawareans
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval.
If approved, Council would be opposing a decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Agency
which will allow a cost allocation formula to take effect for a new power transmission line
connecting Artificial Island with Delaware. The Council would be joining with Governor
Markell and the State Public Service Commission in opposing the cost allocation plan for the
new transmission line which would require Delawareans to pay 99% of the cost of the project
while receiving only 10% of the estimated energy benefits.
#4205 A Resolution Supporting House Bill 340, which would enable the Wilmington
Parking Authority and Other Parking Authorities in Delaware to Enter into
Public-Private Partnerships to Develop New Parking Structures
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval.
If approved, Council would be urging the Delaware General Assembly to pass House Bill 340
which would enable the Wilmington Parking Authority and other parking authorities in
Delaware to enter into public-private partnerships to develop new parking structures. The
Council would be supporting this legislation based on its positive effect on helping to retain
current businesses, attracting new businesses to the City and promoting the development of new
housing projects.
DORSEY WALKER
#4206 A Resolution Urging the United States Congress to Support House Resolution
4888 – Ending Homelessness Act of 2016
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval.
If approved, Council would be supporting passage by the U.S. Congress of House Resolution
4888, entitled Ending Homelessness Act of 2016, introduced by Congresswoman Maxine Waters.
If enacted, HR 4888 would appropriate $13.27 billion over five years to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development to assist an estimated 600,000 Americans who are homeless
by providing them with housing and supportive services so they achieve safe, decent and
affordable housing along with long-term, positive life outcomes.
FREEL
#4207 An Ordinance to Rezone Four Parcels of Land from C-6 (Special Commercial
District) to W-4 (Waterfront Residential Commercial District) and R-3
(One-
Family Row Houses) (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review
and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing amendments to the City Building Zone
Map. Specifically, there are four parcels of land located in Rockford Falls on the Brandywine
River which are currently zoned C-6 or Special Commercial District. Three of the parcels would
be rezoned to W-4 or Waterfront Residential Commercial District and the fourth parcel would
be rezoned to R-3 or One-Family Row Houses.
CABRERA
#4208 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to File the Fiscal Year 2017 Consolidated
Annual Action Plan with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Including Funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
Improvement Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and Housing
Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA)
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration and City Council for
Council’s review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Administration to
submit the City’s Fiscal Year 2017 Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development. The spending plan, totaling $3,238,721, has been approved by the
Administration and Council’s Housing and Licenses and Inspections Committee. The plan
allocates funding for the Community Development Block Grant, Energy Solutions Grants,
HOME Investment Partnerships and Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA).
#4209 A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application by the
Department of Planning and Development with the Delaware Division of
Historical and Cultural Affairs to Fund the City’s Historic Preservation Planning
Program for the Federal Fiscal Year 2016
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for City Council’s review
and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Administration, through the
Department of Planning, to apply for a $14,096 grant from the State Division of Historical and
Cultural Affairs to support the City’s Historic Preservation Planning Program. The State grant
would require a local match of at least $9,398. In addition, the City’s Historic Planning Office
would be funded through a $44,507 appropriation in the proposed FY 2017 General Operating
Budget.
VII. Petitions and Communications
VIII. Adjournment