August 20, 2020 Wilmington City Council
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Public Comment - Public Comment
Public Comment

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Item I - Call to Order
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Item I

Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
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Item II - Approval of Minutes
Item II

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Item III - Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report
Item III

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Item IV - Non-Legislative Business
Harlee Sympathy Hortense Priest
Harlee Sympathy Estella Moffett White
Harlee Sympathy Mary Ann Jones-Demby
Harlee Sympathy Julia Ray Farrell
Oliver Sympathy Yvette L. Jones
Oliver Sympathy Darryl Wheeler
Oliver Sympathy Randy Ray Hall
Oliver Sympathy Brenda Lynn Boardley
Oliver Sympathy Daniel Powell
Oliver Sympathy Gloria Lane
Oliver Sympathy Mae Osburn
Shabazz Sympathy Allan Loudell
Shabazz Sympathy Lamonte Fritzgerald Matthews
Shabazz Sympathy U.S. Representative John Robert Lewis
Shabazz Sympathy Henry L. Sharp
Shabazz Sympathy Ruperta Morales Reyes Sanchez
Shabazz Sympathy Tyler “T.Y.” Brooks
Shabazz Sympathy Reverend Carol Smith
Shabazz Sympathy David “Dawud” Pennewell
Shabazz Retirement Darlene Johnson
Turner Sympathy Robert Antoine Charles
Walsh Sympathy Eleanor Bernhardt Matas
Item IV

Harlee Sympathy Hortense Priest
Harlee Sympathy Estella Moffett White
Harlee Sympathy Mary Ann Jones-Demby
Harlee Sympathy Julia Ray Farrell
Oliver Sympathy Yvette L. Jones
Oliver Sympathy Darryl Wheeler
Oliver Sympathy Randy Ray Hall
Oliver Sympathy Brenda Lynn Boardley
Oliver Sympathy Daniel Powell
Oliver Sympathy Gloria Lane
Oliver Sympathy Mae Osburn
Shabazz Sympathy Allan Loudell
Shabazz Sympathy Lamonte Fritzgerald Matthews
Shabazz Sympathy U.S. Representative John Robert Lewis
Shabazz Sympathy Henry L. Sharp
Shabazz Sympathy Ruperta Morales Reyes Sanchez
Shabazz Sympathy Tyler “T.Y.” Brooks
Shabazz Sympathy Reverend Carol Smith
Shabazz Sympathy David “Dawud” Pennewell
Shabazz Retirement Darlene Johnson
Turner Sympathy Robert Antoine Charles
Walsh Sympathy Eleanor Bernhardt Matas
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Item V - Legislative Business
OLIVER
#4844 An Ordinance to Rezone the Parcels of Land Located at (i) 1914, 1920, 2004, and
2006 North 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
(1st & 2nd Reading)
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 North Market Street; (ii) 50 Race Street; and (iii) 1901, 1903,
1905, 1907, 1915, 1925, 1927, and 1929 Hutton Street, Wilmington, Delaware
from a zoning classification of C-1 (Neighborhood Shopping) to a zoning
classification of C-2 (Secondary Business Centers).
#4845 A Resolution Scheduling a Public Hearing on the Ordinance to Rezone the
Parcels of Land Located at (i) 1914, 1920, 2004, and 2006 North 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 Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution schedules a public hearing on September 17, 2020 at
6:30 p.m. regarding the proposed rezoning of the parcels of land located at (i)
1914, 1920, 2004, and 2006 North Market Street; (ii) 50 Race Street; and (iii)
1901, 1903, 1905, 1907, 1915, 1925, 1927, and 1929 Hutton Street, Wilmington,
Delaware from a zoning classification of C-1 (Neighborhood Shopping) to a
zoning classification of C-2 (Secondary Business Centers). 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 September 17, 2020 Council
meeting.
HARLEE
#4846 A Resolution Approving the City’s Acceptance of a Pumping Station at the
Riverfront from the Riverfront Development Corporation
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution approves the agreement of the City to accept the
assignment of a sanitary sewer right-of-way with its related water lines and
equipment, including a pump station, located on Tax Parcel No. 26-049.00-022.
MCCOY
#4847 An Ordinance to Rezone the Parcels of Land Located at 700 Maryland Avenue,
101 Lower Oak Street, and 120 Beech Street from M-2 (General Industrial)
Zoning Classification to C-2 (Secondary Business Centers) Zoning Classification
(1st & 2nd Reading)
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 Beech Street, Wilmington, Delaware
from a zoning classification of M-2 (General Industrial) to a zoning classification
of C-2 (Secondary Business Centers).
#4848 A Resolution Scheduling a Public Hearing on the Ordinance to Rezone the
Parcels of Land Located at 700 Maryland Avenue, 101 Lower Oak Street, and
120 Beech Street from M-2 (General Industrial) Zoning Classification to C-2
(Secondary Business Centers) Zoning Classification
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution schedules a public hearing on September 17, 2020 at
6:30 p.m. regarding the proposed rezoning of the parcels of land located at 700
Maryland Avenue, 101 Lower Oak Street, and 120 Beech Street, Wilmington,
Delaware from a zoning classification of M-2 (General Industrial) to a zoning
classification of C-2 (Secondary Business Centers). 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 September 17, 2020 Council
meeting.
#4849 An Ordinance to Approve the Removal of a Portion of Anchorage Street,
Between Lower Oak and Beech Streets, From the Official City Map (1st & 2nd
Reading)
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 Beech Streets, from the Official City Map.
GUY
#4850 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code Regarding the Term of the
City’s Active Depository, M&T Bank (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance amends § 2-351of the City Code to provide that the
M & T Bank is designated as the active depository of the City through June 30,
2024.
SHABAZZ (Walsh presenting on behalf of Shabazz)
#4851 A Resolution Certifying a Vacancy in the Second Councilmanic District
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution formally certifies that a vacancy exists in the Second
Councilmanic District.
WALSH
#4852 An Ordinance Amend Chapter 48 to Require Applicants to Obtain a Certificate of
Appearance from Civic Associations and Neighborhood Planning Councils Prior
to Submitting an Application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment Design Review
Committee, or Preservation Commission (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. An Ordinance to amend Chapter 48 of the City code to require
developers to notify the Civic Association and Neighborhood Planning Council of
the community in which the project is located of their intent to develop.
Developers shall be required to obtain a certificate of appearance from the Civic
Association and Neighborhood Planning Council as a prerequisite to submitting
an application to Zoning Board of Adjustment Design Review Committee, or
Preservation Commission.
Item V

OLIVER
#4844 An Ordinance to Rezone the Parcels of Land Located at (i) 1914, 1920, 2004, and
2006 North 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
(1st & 2nd Reading)
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 North Market Street; (ii) 50 Race Street; and (iii) 1901, 1903,
1905, 1907, 1915, 1925, 1927, and 1929 Hutton Street, Wilmington, Delaware
from a zoning classification of C-1 (Neighborhood Shopping) to a zoning
classification of C-2 (Secondary Business Centers).
#4845 A Resolution Scheduling a Public Hearing on the Ordinance to Rezone the
Parcels of Land Located at (i) 1914, 1920, 2004, and 2006 North 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 Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution schedules a public hearing on September 17, 2020 at
6:30 p.m. regarding the proposed rezoning of the parcels of land located at (i)
1914, 1920, 2004, and 2006 North Market Street; (ii) 50 Race Street; and (iii)
1901, 1903, 1905, 1907, 1915, 1925, 1927, and 1929 Hutton Street, Wilmington,
Delaware from a zoning classification of C-1 (Neighborhood Shopping) to a
zoning classification of C-2 (Secondary Business Centers). 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 September 17, 2020 Council
meeting.
HARLEE
#4846 A Resolution Approving the City’s Acceptance of a Pumping Station at the
Riverfront from the Riverfront Development Corporation
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution approves the agreement of the City to accept the
assignment of a sanitary sewer right-of-way with its related water lines and
equipment, including a pump station, located on Tax Parcel No. 26-049.00-022.
MCCOY
#4847 An Ordinance to Rezone the Parcels of Land Located at 700 Maryland Avenue,
101 Lower Oak Street, and 120 Beech Street from M-2 (General Industrial)
Zoning Classification to C-2 (Secondary Business Centers) Zoning Classification
(1st & 2nd Reading)
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 Beech Street, Wilmington, Delaware
from a zoning classification of M-2 (General Industrial) to a zoning classification
of C-2 (Secondary Business Centers).
#4848 A Resolution Scheduling a Public Hearing on the Ordinance to Rezone the
Parcels of Land Located at 700 Maryland Avenue, 101 Lower Oak Street, and
120 Beech Street from M-2 (General Industrial) Zoning Classification to C-2
(Secondary Business Centers) Zoning Classification
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by the Administration for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution schedules a public hearing on September 17, 2020 at
6:30 p.m. regarding the proposed rezoning of the parcels of land located at 700
Maryland Avenue, 101 Lower Oak Street, and 120 Beech Street, Wilmington,
Delaware from a zoning classification of M-2 (General Industrial) to a zoning
classification of C-2 (Secondary Business Centers). 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 September 17, 2020 Council
meeting.
#4849 An Ordinance to Approve the Removal of a Portion of Anchorage Street,
Between Lower Oak and Beech Streets, From the Official City Map (1st & 2nd
Reading)
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 Beech Streets, from the Official City Map.
GUY
#4850 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 of the City Code Regarding the Term of the
City’s Active Depository, M&T Bank (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Ordinance amends § 2-351of the City Code to provide that the
M & T Bank is designated as the active depository of the City through June 30,
2024.
SHABAZZ (Walsh presenting on behalf of Shabazz)
#4851 A Resolution Certifying a Vacancy in the Second Councilmanic District
Synopsis: This Resolution is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. This Resolution formally certifies that a vacancy exists in the Second
Councilmanic District.
WALSH
#4852 An Ordinance Amend Chapter 48 to Require Applicants to Obtain a Certificate of
Appearance from Civic Associations and Neighborhood Planning Councils Prior
to Submitting an Application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment Design Review
Committee, or Preservation Commission (1st & 2nd Reading)
Synopsis: This Ordinance is being presented by City Council for Council’s review and
approval. An Ordinance to amend Chapter 48 of the City code to require
developers to notify the Civic Association and Neighborhood Planning Council of
the community in which the project is located of their intent to develop.
Developers shall be required to obtain a certificate of appearance from the Civic
Association and Neighborhood Planning Council as a prerequisite to submitting
an application to Zoning Board of Adjustment Design Review Committee, or
Preservation Commission.
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Items VI & VII - VI. Petitions and Communications
VII. Adjournment
Items VI & VII

VII. Adjournment
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