Public Comment

Public Comment

Item I

Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call

Item II

Approval of Minutes

Item III

Committee Reports

Item IV

Acceptance of Treasurer's Report

Items VI & VIII

VI. Legislative Business

Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha: 1st Councilmanic District
AGENDA #4389
Ordinance 17-026
3rd & Final
Reading
Amend Chapter 3 of the City Code Regarding Support Animals
Synopsis This Ordinance is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and approval.
If approved, this Ordinance would be amending Chapter 3 of the City Code to add a
definition of support animal. This Ordinance further amends Section 3-14 to allow
residents and visitors of Wilmington to utilize otherwise prohibited animals as a support
animal, if necessary, so long as such animals are domesticated and properly restrained
as not to constitute a public nuisance. The intent of this Ordinance is to ensure that
Wilmington residents and visitors have access to the resources they need to cope with
an emotional or mental disability.

AGENDA #4402
Resolution
To be acted upon
at meeting
Supporting Efforts to Rename the Brandywine School District Early Childhood
Assistance Program After Joe Brumskill
Synopsis This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. If
approved, Council would be supporting the First District community and the Brandywine
Assistance Program to the Joe Brumskill Early Childhood Assistance Program, in
recognition of the late Mr. Brumskill’s contributions to education and to the City of
Wilmington.

AGENDA #4403
Resolution
To be acted upon
at meeting
Approving a Grant Application by the Department of Parks and Recreation to the
Delaware Department of Health and Human Services for a Safe Haven Grant

AGENDA #4403
Synopsis This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Department of Parks and
Recreation’s application for a Wilmington Safe Haven Community Center Summer
Programming Grant from the Delaware Department of Health and Human Services in
the amount of $10,000. The funds will be used to extend the hours of the Safe Haven
program at William “Hicks” Anderson Community Center. No local matching funds are
required.

AGENDA #4404
Resolution
To be acted upon
at meeting
Approving a Grant Application by the Department of Parks and Recreation to the
Delaware Department of Health and Human Services for a Strategic Prevention
Framework-Partnership for Success Grant
Synopsis This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Department of Parks and
Recreation’s application for a Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnership for Success
Grant from the Delaware Department of Health and Human Services Division of
Substance Abuse & Mental Health in the amount of $5,000. The funds will be used to
provide additional athletic programming and a cleanup effort around William “Hicks”
Anderson Community Center and Helen Chambers Park. No local matching funds are
required.

AGENDA #4405
Resolution
To be acted upon
at meeting
Approving a Grant Application by the Department of Parks and Recreation to the
American Lung Association in Delaware for a Tobacco Prevention Grant
Synopsis This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Department of Parks &
Recreation’s application for a Tobacco Prevention Grant from the American Lung
Association in Delaware in the amount of $15,000. The funds will be used to prevent the
use of tobacco products and increase opportunities for daily physical activity for
children and their families through the Winter Basketball League. No local matching
funds are required.
Hanifa Shabazz: Council President (Chukwuocha presenting on behalf of Shabazz)

AGENDA #4406
Resolution
To be acted upon
at meeting
Encouraging Delaware Educators and School Staff to Receive Professional
Development Training Related to Trauma-Informed Practice
Synopsis This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. If
approved, Council would be encouraging all Delaware educators and educational staff
members who interact with children, including crossing guards and bus drivers, to be
provided with professional development training related to trauma-informed practice.
This encouragement is connected to the recommendations of the CDC Community
Advisory Council and its efforts to help comprehensively address youth firearm violence
in Wilmington through the lens of a public health crisis.

AGENDA #4407
Resolution
To be acted upon
at meeting
Respectfully Encouraging the Delaware Department of Education to Implement a
Uniform Policy Related to the Retention and Access of School Bus Video Footage
Synopsis This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. If
approved, Council would be encouraging the Delaware Department of Education to
implement a policy to establish uniform standards for retention of school bus video
footage, as well as processes for access to footage following an incident.

AGENDA #4408
Resolution
To be acted upon
at meeting
Approving a Partnership Agreement between the City of Wilmington, Delaware
State University, and the University of Delaware
Synopsis This Resolution is being presented by the Administration and Council for City Council’s
review and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Mutual Support
Agreement between the City of Wilmington, the University of Delaware and Delaware
State University.
Zanthia Oliver: 3rd Councilmanic District

AGENDA #4409
Resolution
To be acted upon
at meeting
Approving those Certain Lease Agreements between the City of Wilmington and
Urban Bike Project and between the City of Wilmington and Cityfest, Inc. for the
Property Located at 301 E. 15th Street.

AGENDA #4409
Synopsis This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Wilmington Office of the Mayor,
on behalf of Department of Real Estate and Housing, to enter into two concurrent lease
agreements for the property located at 301 East 15th Street a.k.a. 1500 North Walnut
Street, with Cityfest, Inc. and Urban Bike Project of Wilmington, Inc. The leases have a
term of 15 years with an option to extend another 15 years.
Va'Shun "Vash" Turner: 5th Councilmanic District

AGENDA #4410
Resolution
To be acted upon
at meeting
Approving the Filing of a Surface Water Matching Planning Grant Application to
DNREC to Study Storm Water Issues in Tilton and Cool Springs Parks
Synopsis This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Department of Public Works’
application for a Surface Water Matching Grant from the Delaware Department of
Natural Resources and Environmental Control in the amount of $40,000. The funds will
be used to design a Green Infrastructure solution to the flowing of the playgrounds
located in Cool Spring Park and Tilton Park and reduce Combined Sewer Overflow
nearby. There is a required 100% local match.
REV. 1

AGENDA #4390
Sub. 1
Ordinance 17-027
3rd & Final
Reading
To Enact Certain Traffic/Parking Regulations
Synopsis This Substitute Ordinance is being presented by the City Council for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be approving various traffic and parking
regulations in the City.
REV. 1

AGENDA #4397
Sub. 1
Ordinance 17-028
3rd & Final
Reading
Authorize Contract 18001PWPS – Fleet Maintenance & Repair Services with First
Vehicle Services
REV. 1

AGENDA #4397
Synopsis This Substitute Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review
and approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the City to enter into a Fleet
Management and Maintenance Contract with First Vehicle Services, Inc., for a period of
five (5) years, with three possible renewal periods of one year each.

AGENDA #4398
Ordinance 17-032
3rd & Final
Reading
Authorize and Approve a Two-Year Contract between the City of Wilmington and
Penn/MD Materials, Div. of H&K Group, Inc.
Synopsis This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the execution of Contract 18024PW
– Mineral Aggregates – between the City of Wilmington and Penn/MD Materials, Div. of
H&K Group, Inc. for the period of two (2) years on or about July 1, 2017 through June 30,
2019, at an estimated price of $54, 578.00 per year for a total price of $109, 156.00 with
the possibility of two (2) additional extensions of one (1) year thereafter with the same
terms and conditions, at the option of the City.

AGENDA #4411
Resolution
To be acted upon
at meeting
Approving the Reappointments of Board of Directors of the Wilmington Parking
Authority
Synopsis This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be confirming Mayor Michael S. Purzycki’s
reappointments of Patrick T. Carter, Richard L. Emge, Esq., and Jeffrey J. Starkey to the
Board of Directors of the Wilmington Parking Authority for terms expiring on June 30,
2021, June 30, 2020, and June 30, 2022 respectively.
Hanifa Shabazz: Council President (Turner presenting on behalf of Shabazz)

AGENDA #4412
Resolution
To be acted upon
at meeting
Supporting Proposals for a Direct-To-Airport Train Line and Service to Connect
Wilmington with the Philadelphia International Airport

AGENDA #4412
Synopsis This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. If
approved, Council would be supporting the decision of the Federal Railroad
Administration to include in its proposed Rail Investment Plan for the Northeast
Corridor the creation of a direct-to-airport train from a new station in Chester to the
Philadelphia International Airport, with service added to that line from Wilmington. This
proposal would provide efficient and affordable public transportation options for
Delawareans and enhance connectivity in the region.
Robert A. Williams: 7th Councilmanic District

AGENDA #4413
Resolution
To be acted upon
at meeting
To Approve the Amendments to the Southwest Neighborhood Comprehensive
Development Plan (Public Hearing)
Synopsis This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be approving changes to the Southwest
Neighborhood Comprehensive Development Plan to include as part of the plan the
property located at 2400 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware, and to recommend
appropriate land use and zoning for the territory the annexation of which shall be
accomplished upon the passage of Ordinance No. 17-029.

AGENDA #4392
Ordinance 17-029
3rd & Final
Reading
Annex a Parcel of Land Located within Cathedral Cemetery at 2400 Lancaster
Avenue, Being New Castle County Tax Parcel No. 07-036.30-060, Containing
Approximately 26.82 Acres, Contiguous with the City Boundary in the Vicinity of the
Southwest Neighborhood Analysis Area, New Castle County, Delaware, and in
Connection Therewith, to Amend the Boundaries of Councilmanic District Number
Seven, the Building Zone Map, and the Supplemental Building Zone Map – Flood
Districts – and to Add the Annexed Territory to the City’s Corporate Boundaries
(Public Hearing)

AGENDA #4392
Synopsis This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be considering the proposed annexation of New
Castle County Tax Parcel No. 07-036.30-060, containing a total of City Council
approximately 26.82 acres. This parcel is outside of the City and borders the
southwestern boundary of the City, New Castle County, Delaware. It also amends the
description of the 7th Councilmanic District to include the annexed parcel therein.
Additionally, it includes the annexed parcel on the Building Zone Map and on the
Supplemental Building Zone Map with the Zoning Classification of R-3 (One Family Row
Houses). Finally, it adds the parcel to the City’s corporate boundaries.

AGENDA #4414
Ordinance
1st & 2nd Reading
To Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code Regarding the Allocation, Approval and
Notification of Grant Awards
Synopsis This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. If
approved, Council would be amending Chapter 2 of the City Code regarding the
awarding of grant funding, to clarify the threshold for particular reporting
requirements for City grants. In addition, this Ordinance adds a new section in Chapter
2 to require approval by resolution of City Council any grants of $5,000 or more
awarded by the Office of the Mayor, City Council or the City Treasurer, as well as a new
provision to require written notification to the City Council Finance Committee of any
awarded grants under $5,000 by those entities. This Ordinance is intended to enhance
the transparency and accountability of the process of awarding grant funding to
support causes of community benefit and importance.
Rysheema Dixon: At-Large

AGENDA #4415
Resolution
To be acted upon
at meeting
Approving a Grant Application by the Department of Planning and Development to
the Delaware Bicycle Council for a Cycling Infrastructure Innovation Grant
Synopsis This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the Department of Planning and
Development’s application for a Cycling Infrastructure Innovation Grant from the
Delaware Bicycle Council in the amount of $20,000. The proposed grant funds will be
used to study potential infrastructure improvements along and surrounding Augustine
Cut-Off to improve accessibility to the City of Wilmington by bicycle and to improve
bicyclist safety. No matching funds are required.
Loretta Walsh: At-Large

AGENDA #4400
Ordinance 17-033
3rd & Final
Reading
Authorize and Approve a Multi-Year Lease Renewal between the City of Wilmington
and Drywall Associates, Ltd.
Synopsis This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the execution of a second
amendment to a lease between the City of Wilmington and Drywall Associates, Ltd., for
interior space for the Police Department’s Drug and Organized Crime Vice Unit for the
period of three (3) years from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020, at the rental rates
listed on the “Rent Schedule” attached to the Second Amendment, with the possibility of
three (3) additional extensions of one (1) year thereafter at the rental rates listed on the
“Rent Schedule” attached to the Second Amendment, at the option of the City.

AGENDA #4401
Ordinance 17-034
3rd & Final
Reading
Authorize and Approve a One (1) Year Lease Agreement Renewal between the City
of Wilmington and Port Properties, LLC, with the Option to Extend for an Additional
One (1) Year
Synopsis This Ordinance is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. If approved, Council would be authorizing the execution of a third
amendment to a lease between the City of Wilmington and Port Properties, LLC for
space to store seized vehicles for the Police Department’s Drug and Organized Crime
Vice Unit for the period of one (1) year from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, at the
rental rates listed on the “Rent Schedule” attached to the Third Amendment, with the
possibility of an additional extension of one (1) year thereafter from July 1, 2018 to June
30, 2019, at the rental rates listed on the “Rent Schedule” attached to the Third
Amendment, at the option of the City.
Hanifa Shabazz: President (Walsh presenting on behalf of Shabazz)

AGENDA #4416
Resolution
To be acted upon
at meeting
Opposing S. 446 and H.R. 38 in the United States Congress, Related to Concealed
Carry Reciprocity
Synopsis This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and approval. If
approved, Council would be opposing two bills being considered before the United
States Congress – S. 446, the Constitutional Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, and H.R. 38,
the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 – on the basis that such provisions could
result in more guns being brought into cities, and could hinder the ability of law
enforcement officials to maintain public safety.

VIII. Adjournment