Wilmington public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Wilmington Planning Commission will hold a legislative hearing on a proposed amendment to City Code Chapter 18, changing dimensional and duplex design standards in the R-3 residential district. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its October 1, 2025 meeting and discuss the 2026 meeting and submission deadline calendar.

• Land Development Code Amendment (LDC-3-1225) to amend R-3 dimensional and duplex design standards, presented by Planning Director Linda Painter
• Approval of minutes from October 1, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of 2026 Meeting and Submission Deadline Calendar

City Council

The council approved the appointment of Penelope Spicer‑Sidbury as City Clerk and Meredith T. Everhart as City Attorney. It also adopted resolutions recognizing Charles D. Barnett Sr., Luke Waddell Sr., and Charles H. Rivenbark Jr. for community service. The council established the 2026 schedule of meetings and approved the minutes from the November 17 and 18 sessions.

• R4 – Appointment of A. Penelope Spicer‑Sidbury as City Clerk (motion passed 7‑0)
• R5 – Appointment of Meredith T. Everhart as City Attorney (motion passed 7‑0)
• R1‑R3 – Resolutions honoring Charles H. Rivenbark Jr., Clifford D. Barnett Sr., and Luke Waddell Sr.
• C1 – Resolution establishing the 2026 schedule of council meetings
• C2 – Approval of minutes from the Nov. 17 agenda briefing and Nov. 18 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council approved a consent agenda including a lease for Anza Services and a $510,344 contract for cybersecurity software. The body also passed ordinances to designate the Wilmington Iron Works Building as a historic landmark and to appropriate funds for the Live Oak Bank Pavilion and RiverLights Fire Station.

• Resolution authorizing $510,344 for Varonis cybersecurity software
• Ordinance designating Wilmington Iron Works Building at 201 South Water Street as a Local Historic Landmark
• Ordinance making $98,000 supplemental appropriation for Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Riverfront Park
• Resolution authorizing $250,677 change order for RiverLights Fire Station
• Resolution opposing Fuquay-Varina Interbasin Transfer Request

The council adopted several consent‑agenda items, including a lease of the ninth floor of Skyline Center to Anza Services, LLC, a three‑year Varonis cybersecurity software agreement for $510,344, and an application for a DOJ Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant of $125,621 with a $62,811 local match. Councilmembers voted unanimously to amend the Land Development Code to create a new use for food banks, expanding where they may operate. They also voted unanimously to designate the Wilmington Iron Works Building at 201 South Water Street as a Local Historic Landmark.

• Approved lease of Skyline Center ninth floor to Anza Services, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized three‑year Varonis cybersecurity software agreement ($510,344) with ePlus Technology (unanimous)
• Authorized application for DOJ Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant ($125,621) with $62,811 local match (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance establishing food banks as a new land‑use category (unanimous, second reading waived)
• Approved Ordinance designating Wilmington Iron Works Building as a Local Historic Landmark (unanimous, second reading waived)
• Adopted minutes of Council Agenda Briefing Meeting (Nov 3, 2025) and Regular Council Meeting (Nov 5, 2025) (unanimous)

Budget Work Session - November 17, 2025

Wilmington City Council held a budget work session on November 17, 2025, to review FY25 year-end financial results, discuss the FY27 budget outlook, and begin compensation philosophy deliberations. The FY25 general fund balance decreased by $3.8 million to $71.8 million, while unassigned fund balance fell to 25.27% of operating expenditures. No votes were taken; all items were for discussion and planning.

• FY25 General Fund unaudited results: revenues $164.6M, expenses $160.8M, fund balance decrease of $3.8M to $71.8M
• FY27 budget development schedule outlined, with City Manager's recommended budget presentation on May 5, 2026
• Early revenue estimates: taxable assessed values growing 2%-2.5%, sales tax 2%-3%, interest earnings reduction 2.5%-3%
• Compensation philosophy review includes workforce demographics, turnover (180 separations in FY25), and vacancy rates
• Enterprise fund balances: Storm Water $16.9M, Recycle/Trash $9.6M, Parking $7.5M, Golf $1.8M

The November 17, 2025 special council meeting was a budget work session focused on FY2025 year‑end results, FY2027 outlook, and compensation philosophy. Council members and staff presented financial data, labor market trends, and turnover statistics. No motions were voted on, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council Agenda Briefing

The City Council met for an agenda‑briefing session on November 17, 2025. Council members reviewed the items scheduled for the November 18 council meeting but took no formal actions or votes. The meeting concluded with a reminder of a budget work session after adjournment.

City Council

Wilmington City Council adopted a consent agenda including resolutions for a virtual reality use-of-force simulator, a $339,367 body-worn camera grant with a $169,684 local match, an updated lead planning agreement with a lease at 525 N. Fourth Street, and amended membership of the Downtown Municipal Services District Advisory Committee. A resolution to establish a Housing Advisory Committee was tabled 6-0. Council also passed a resolution opposing the expansion of Chemours' Fayetteville Works facility.

• Resolution authorizing a three-year agreement with Axon Enterprise for a T10 Pro Virtual Reality Use of Force Simulator System
• Resolution to apply for Bureau of Justice Assistance FY25 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program Grant ($339,367 grant, $169,684 local match)
• Resolution adopting updated Lead Planning Agency Agreement and authorizing lease at 525 N. Fourth Street
• Resolution establishing City of Wilmington Housing Advisory Committee and bylaws (tabled 6-0)
• Resolution opposing expansion of Chemours' Fayetteville Works Facility (passed 6-0)

The City Council approved a resolution opposing the expansion of Chemours’ Fayetteville Works Facility, with a unanimous vote. The consent agenda items—including a VR use‑of‑force simulator agreement, a body‑worn camera grant application, a lease at 525 N. Fourth Street, and an amendment to the Downtown Municipal Services District Advisory Committee—were also adopted unanimously. The Housing Advisory Committee resolution was tabled until the January 2026 meeting, and the council approved the appointments committee recommendations for several boards and commissions.

• Adopted resolution opposing Chemours’ Fayetteville Works Facility expansion (unanimous)
• Adopted supplemental agreement with Axon Enterprise for VR use‑of‑force simulator (unanimous)
• Approved application for BJA body‑worn camera grant of $339,367 with $169,684 local match (unanimous)
• Approved lease execution at 525 N. Fourth Street (unanimous)
• Amended membership of Downtown Municipal Services District Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Continued Housing Advisory Committee resolution to January 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved appointments committee recommendations for boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Oct 20 and Oct 21 council meetings (unanimous)

City Council Agenda Briefing

The City Council held an agenda briefing on November 3, 2025 to review items for the upcoming November 5 meeting. Councilmembers asked questions about the updated Lead Planning Agency Agreement and the lease for 525 North Fourth Street, but no motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting adjourned after a brief discussion.

City Council

Wilmington City Council voted on a consent agenda including a $3.05 million contract change order for roadway maintenance and a grant application for Lions Bridge replacement. Public hearings declared two dwellings unfit for habitation. The council also approved ordinances for a roundabout, utility relocation, and speed limit changes, and denied a resolution to amend its rules of order.

• $3,050,000 change order with Highland Paving for annual roadway maintenance
• $1,320,000 appropriation for Pine Grove Drive and Greenville Loop Road roundabout
• $1,502,103 agreement with Duke Energy to relocate utilities for Pine Grove South corridor
• Condemnation actions authorized for Pine Grove South intersection improvements
• Declared dwellings at 401 N Kerr Ave and 1308 S 7th St unfit for habitation

The Wilmington City Council approved a series of consent‑agenda items, all adopted unanimously. Resolutions included a grant application for the Lions Bridge replacement, contracts for the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s transportation services, the sale of surplus equipment, amendments to Planning Commission rules, a $3,050,000 change order for the 2025 roadway maintenance contract, and a $550,831 task order for engineering and inspection services. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Lions Bridge replacement in Greenfield Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution approving contracts for the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s on‑call transportation planning services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution declaring certain vehicles and equipment surplus for electronic auction (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution approving amendments to the Wilmington Planning Commission’s Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution authorizing a $3,050,000 contract change order with Highland Paving Co., LLC for the 2025 annual roadway maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution authorizing a $550,831 task order with GFT Infrastructure, Inc. for construction engineering and inspection services for Hooker Road, Hinton Avenue, and Wrightsville/Greenville Avenue improvements (unanimous)

City Council Agenda Briefing

The City Council held an agenda briefing on Oct. 20, 2025 to review items scheduled for the Oct. 21 meeting. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.

City Council

The Wilmington City Council adopted a new ordinance prohibiting certain actions on city property (Section 6-10) on a close 4-3 vote. Council also approved consent items including a $623,331 firefighter health grant and a $145,800 window washing contract, and passed public hearings ordering the repair or demolition of two dwellings. Several major appropriations and contracts were approved, including $11.97 million for a parks operations facility and $9.14 million for replacement radios.

• Ordinance added Sec. 6-10 prohibiting certain actions on city property (passed 4-3)
• Public hearings ordered 914 S. 12th Street and 1720 Ann Street condemned as unfit for habitation
• $11,971,273 contract awarded to J.M. Thompson Co. for Parks Operations Facility construction
• $9,135,132 appropriated for replacement 800 MHz radios citywide, contract with Motorola Solutions
• $577,023 tree planting contract for 641 trees awarded to Thorpe Landscapes

The council approved the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized a $623,331 fire‑fighter health and safety grant application. It approved a three‑year $145,800 commercial window‑washing contract. It also approved a planning‑grant agreement for FY26.

• Approved minutes of Sep 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing $623,331 fire‑fighter health, safety, and wellness grant application (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing $145,800 three‑year commercial window‑washing contract with LP Wilmington, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing FY26 Section 5303 planning‑grant agreement with regional planning and transit agencies (unanimous)

City Council Agenda Briefing

The council unanimously approved moving to a closed session to discuss the potential acquisition of real property. The motion was made by Councilmember Waddell and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Barnett. No other actions were taken during the briefing.

• Enter closed session to discuss potential property acquisition (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met to consider amendments to the Land Development Code. The body decided on changes to residential dimensional standards and the permitted use of food banks.

• Approved amendment to City Code Chapter 18 revising dimensional standards in the R-3 residential district
• Approved amendment to City Code Chapter 18 adding food banks as a permitted use in various zoning districts
• Conducted Chair and Vice-chair elections
• Reviewed the Planning Commission FY 25 Annual Report

The Planning Commission approved a land‑development code amendment (LDC‑1‑1025) to revise dimensional standards in the R‑3 residential district with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a second amendment (LDC‑2‑1025) to add "food bank" as a permitted use in several zoning districts, also by a 6‑0 vote. Commissioners elected John Lennon as Chair and Danny Adams as Vice‑Chair unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.

• Approved LDC‑1‑1025 R‑3 dimensional standards amendment (6‑0)
• Approved LDC‑2‑1025 food bank permitted‑use amendment (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of August 6, 2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Elected John Lennon as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re‑elected Danny Adams as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a social district in the Brooklyn Arts District, a workforce housing rezoning, and budget adjustments for a social worker co-responder model. The body also approved contracts for golf course equipment and software, and addressed housing code violations.

• Approval of Social District in Brooklyn Arts District
• Rezoning 4.08 acres at 2929 Market Street for 120-unit workforce housing
• Appropriation of $1,054,734 for street and sidewalk improvements
• Authorization of $696,075 contract for golf course maintenance equipment
• Authorization of $105,840 software agreement renewal

The City Council swore in new Police Chief Ryan Zuidema and then approved a resolution amending the interlocal agreement with New Hanover County to create and jointly fund a public transportation authority, passing unanimously. The consent agenda items were also adopted unanimously, including a lease to Synply, Inc., a $696,075 contract for municipal golf‑course maintenance equipment, and a $105,840 renewal of a Smartsheet, Inc. software agreement. A motion to waive rules of order so former Mayor Pro‑Tem Margaret Haynes could continue speaking failed 3‑4.

• Approved 3rd amendment to interlocal agreement with New Hanover County (unanimous)
• Adopted lease for Skyline Center seventh floor to Synply, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $696,075 contract for municipal golf‑course maintenance equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $105,840 one‑year Smartsheet, Inc. software renewal (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of September 8 and revised September 9 meetings (unanimous)
• Motion to waive rules of order for extended public information speaker failed (3‑4)
• Public hearing held on rezoning 2929 Market Street for 120‑unit workforce housing (no decision recorded)
• No public speakers appeared for several scheduled topics (procedural note)

City Council Agenda Briefing

The City Council held an agenda briefing on September 22, 2025 to review items for the September 23 meeting. Present were Mayor Bill Saffo, council members, city staff, and one member via video. Staff presented the Vision Zero program and a traffic‑calming proposal including up to 57 speed humps costing about $280,000‑$300,000. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken during the briefing.

City Council

The City Council considered several zoning requests, property leases, and funding appropriations. The body approved a multi-million dollar contract for fleet parts and processed several public hearings regarding residential rezoning and unfit dwellings.

• Three-year contract with Genuine Parts Company for fleet parts up to $3,605,000
• Upset bid approval for 2451 S. College Road in the amount of $1,350,000
• Proposed rezoning of 4.08 acres at 2929 Market Street for 120-unit workforce housing
• Proposed rezoning of 0.77 acres at 5320 and 5322 Wrightsville Avenue for residential development
• Application for $2,681,347 in grant funds for the Kerr Avenue Trail Project

The City Council unanimously adopted all items on the consent agenda, including several financial resolutions and a property lease. It also voted to continue two zoning‑map amendment ordinances—one for Wrightsville Avenue and one for 2929 Market Street—until the September 23 meeting. Finally, the Council unanimously denied two ordinances directing the Housing Inspector to vacate and repair dwellings at 565 Manly Avenue and 565‑B Manly Avenue.

• Adopted lease of Skyline Center property to GPM Southeast, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved upset bid for 2451 S. College Road in the amount of $1,350,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized three‑year contract for fleet parts supply with Genuine Parts Company, up to $3,605,000 (unanimous)
• Declared two vehicles and two mowers surplus property to be donated to Town of Black Mountain (unanimous)
• Authorized application for $2,681,347 Surface Transportation Block Grant with $670,337 local match for Kerr Avenue Trail Project (unanimous)
• Continued Wrightsville Avenue zoning amendment to R‑5 (CD) to September 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued 2929 Market Street zoning amendment to MD‑17 (CD) for 120‑unit workforce housing to September 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied ordinance to vacate, close, and repair 565 Manly Avenue dwelling and denied similar ordinance for 565‑B Manly Avenue (unanimous)

City Council Agenda Briefing

The City Council met for an agenda briefing on September 8, 2025, to review items scheduled for the September 9 council meeting. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were made during this session. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 a.m.

Special Meeting on Unsheltered Population

The special council meeting reviewed homelessness data, funding sources, and service provider updates. Members asked questions about point‑in‑time counts, funding gaps, shelter eligibility, and potential temporary shelter sites. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The City Council approved a consent agenda including a $306,060 city-wide alarm monitoring contract, a $71,725 emergency generator maintenance contract, and a $269,000 Port Security Grant with a $67,250 local match. A public hearing was held and an ordinance passed to vacate, close, and repair or demolish the dwelling at 2606 Robeson Street as unfit for habitation. The council also authorized the city manager to file a notice of intent to establish a railroad quiet zone with the Federal Railroad Administration. Appointments to boards and commissions were approved.

• Resolution authorizing $306,060 contract with BFPE International for city-wide alarm system monitoring
• Resolution authorizing $71,725 contract amendment with Clarke Power Services for emergency generator maintenance
• Resolution authorizing application for $269,000 Port Security Grant with $67,250 local match from NC Drug Tax Fund
• Ordinance to vacate, close, and repair or demolish the dwelling at 2606 Robeson Street as unfit for human habitation
• Resolution authorizing notice of intent to establish a quiet zone with the Federal Railroad Administration

The council unanimously adopted the consent agenda items. This included approving the city‑wide alarm system monitoring contract with BFPE International for $306,060, a generator maintenance contract for $71,725, and a $269,000 DHS Port Security grant application with a $67,250 local match. The minutes of previous meetings and a drainage easement for the Brookshire Lane/Beasley Road stormwater project were also approved.

• Approved minutes of Aug. 4 and Aug. 5 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted drainage easement for Brookshire Lane/Beasley Road stormwater improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized $306,060 alarm system monitoring contract with BFPE International (unanimous)
• Authorized $71,725 emergency generator preventative maintenance contract with Clarke Power Services (unanimous)
• Authorized application for $269,000 DHS Port Security grant with $67,250 local match (unanimous)

Agenda Briefing August 18, 2025

The August 18 briefing reviewed items scheduled for the August 19 council meeting, including a contract amendment for generator preventative maintenance and a notice of intent to establish a quiet zone. No motions were voted on or decisions made during the briefing.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing two conditional rezoning requests for residential projects. One request involves a property on Wrightsville Avenue, and another concerns a high-density development on Market Street.

• Conditional Rezoning: 5320 & 5322 Wrightsville Avenue from R-15 to R-5 (CD) for residential development
• Conditional Rezoning: 2929 Market Street from O&I to MD-17(CD) for 120 residential units
• Street Closure: Request for Seabreeze Boulevard and Benton Avenue withdrawn

The commission approved the conditional rezoning of 5320 & 5322 Wrightsville Avenue from R‑15 to R‑5 Residential (CD) by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the conditional rezoning of 2929 Market Street from O&I to MD‑17(CD) to allow 120 residential units, also by a 5‑0 vote. The earlier street‑closure request for Seabreeze Boulevard and Benton Avenue was withdrawn by the applicant, so no action was taken. The minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved July 16, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (5-0)
• Approved conditional rezoning of 5320 & 5322 Wrightsville Ave to R-5 Residential (CD) (5-0)
• Approved conditional rezoning of 2929 Market St to MD-17(CD) for 120 units (5-0)
• No action on street closure of Seabreeze Blvd and Benton Ave (withdrawn by applicant)

City Council

The Wilmington City Council approved a consent agenda that included renewing the ShotSpotter system lease, assigning three police officers to Housing Authority property, and purchasing firefighting gear for $209,210. A public hearing approved an ordinance amending the Land Development Code to reduce uses permitted by special use permit and another closing a portion of Aubrey Alley. The council also approved $28 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Avenue Flats and a resolution supporting additional early voting locations. An ordinance prohibiting certain actions on city property was continued.

• Approved $28 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds for Avenue Flats
• Renewed ShotSpotter system lease with SoundThinking, Inc. for FY26
• Authorized interlocal agreement to assign three Wilmington police officers to Housing Authority property
• Approved $209,210 purchase of 48 sets of firefighting coats and pants through NPPGov cooperative
• Approved ordinance amending Land Development Code to reduce uses permitted by special use permit

The City Council adopted several consent‑agenda resolutions, including a lease for the ShotSpotter system and a police‑evaluation contract. It also rejected all bids for three road improvement projects and approved a $28 million revenue‑bond financing for the Wilmington Housing Authority’s Avenue Flats multifamily housing facility. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted consent agenda items, including lease of ShotSpotter system for FY26 (unanimous)
• Adopted three‑year contract with The FMRT Group for police evaluations (unanimous)
• Declared Police Mount Comet surplus and transferred it to retired officer Jon Gordon (unanimous)
• Authorized interlocal agreement assigning three police officers to Wilmington Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 48 firefighting coats and pants from NAFECO for $209,210 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution rejecting all bids for Hooker Road, Hinton Avenue, and Wrightsville Ave/Greenville Ave improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $28,000,000 revenue‑bond financing for Avenue Flats multifamily housing facility (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from prior council meetings (unanimous)

Agenda Briefing on Clearcaster

The City Council held an agenda briefing to discuss the future of the Wilmington/New Hanover Community Relations Advisory Committee and the Workforce Housing Advisory Committee. Staff presented options such as sunsetting the committees, creating new structures, or forming ad‑hoc groups. Council members asked questions and were instructed to be ready to direct staff on which option(s) to pursue at the August 5 council meeting. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to continue a street closure item for a portion of Seabreeze Boulevard and Benton Avenue near the Intracoastal Waterway. No new business is listed. The commission will also discuss a revised proposal for Special Use Permits and approve the June 4, 2025 minutes.

• Continuation request for street closure of 517.03 feet of Seabreeze Boulevard and Benton Avenue (0.477 acres)
• Discussion of revised proposal for Special Use Permits
• Approval of draft minutes from June 4, 2025

The commission approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. They also voted 7‑0 to continue consideration of the Seabreeze Boulevard and Benton Avenue street‑closure request to the August 6, 2025 meeting.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Continued street closure item to Aug 6, 2025 (7-0)

City Council

At its July 15 meeting, Wilmington City Council swore in Rebecca Hawke as city manager and Ralph Evangelous as interim police chief. The council approved rezoning two properties on Market Street for commercial use and adopted a consent agenda including multiple office leases and grants. Several supplemental appropriations were passed, including $176,264 for the Kenan Fountain repair and $293,000 for the Fit for Fun Center playground replacement. All votes were unanimous except one.

• Rezoned 2.08 acres at 3606 Market Street from O&I to Commercial Services
• Rezoned 0.81 acres at 3816 Market Street from O&I to Community Business
• Authorized new leases at 115 N. 3rd Street and Skyline Center (929 N. Front Street)
• Approved $116,708 fire prevention grant with $5,836 local match
• Approved $176,264 for Kenan Fountain repair and $293,000 for Fit for Fun Center playground

The council unanimously adopted a series of lease authorizations, a vehicle purchase, and a three‑year contract for a use‑of‑force simulator on the consent agenda. After a public hearing with no speakers, the council approved an ordinance to rezone 2.08 acres at 3606 Market Street from the Office and Institutional District to the Commercial Services District. The rezoning was found consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and approved by motion of Mayor Pro‑Tem Barnett.

• Adopted lease for Avcon Engineers & Planners, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted lease for Beacon Bridge - Wilmington LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted lease for Synply, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted lease amendment with Coastal Beverage Company, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted lease for Honorable Ted Budd (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Chevrolet Silverado truck and Express van for $97,811 (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year contract with VirTra, Inc. for use‑of‑force simulator upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 3606 Market Street to Commercial Services District (motion passed)

Agenda Briefing July 14, 2025

The Wilmington City Council met for an agenda briefing to review items slated for the July 15, 2025 council meeting, including supplemental appropriations, the Kenan Fountain repair, a revised tree‑planting contract, clean‑energy goals, Senate Bill 266, and the stormwater permit renewal process. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the council noted the items for further action at the upcoming council meeting.

City Council

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget ordinances for the General Fund, other funds, and capital projects, along with an amended fee schedule. A supplemental appropriation of $1,591,427 from surplus revenue was also passed. The council additionally rejected all bids for the Front Street Bridge Rehabilitation project and approved a special use permit for a residential courtyard development at 5651 Greenville Loop Road.

• Approved General Fund budget ordinance (FY2026) 5-1; other fund budgets passed 6-0 and 7-0
• Adopted amended fee schedule for FY2026 (7-0)
• Supplemental appropriation of $1,591,427 from surplus revenue to General Fund (7-0)
• Rejected all bids for Front Street Bridge Rehabilitation project (6-0)
• Granted special use permit for residential courtyard development at 5651 Greenville Loop Road, continued from March 4, 2025 (6-1)

The City Council voted unanimously to reject all bids for the Front Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project and recused Mayor Saffo from that item. The Council also approved several contracts and grants, including a $60,000 three‑year grant to the YWCA and the retirement of Police Canine Officer Dex. All actions were adopted without dissent.

• Rejected all bids for Front Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project (unanimous)
• Recused Mayor Bill Saffo from consideration of Front Street Bridge bid (unanimous)
• Approved retirement and transfer of Police Canine Officer Dex to Sergeant Kendall Murphy (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 annual three‑year grant to YWCA of the Lower Cape Fear (unanimous)
• Authorized $218,946 annual security contract with Sunstates Security, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized $240,000 three‑year elevator maintenance contract with Otis Elevator Company (unanimous)
• Authorized $88,795 annual landscaping contract with Wrightsville Beach Landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved new lease of the seventh floor of Skyline Center to Beacon Technologies, Inc. (unanimous)

Agenda Briefing on GTV8 encoder

The Wilmington City Council met for an agenda briefing on June 16, 2025 to review items slated for the June 17 meeting. Council members discussed a special‑use permit request, opioid settlement spending, a parking advisory vacancy, and proposed changes to the Human Services Grant Process, as well as an update on the Riverwalk Maintenance Program. No votes or approvals were recorded, and the meeting concluded without any decisions.

Planning Commission

The Wilmington Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two general rezonings of properties on Market Street, a conditional rezoning on Canal Street with a requested continuance, and a street closure for Aubrey Alley. The commission will also consider approval of meeting minutes and draft rules of procedure.

• General rezoning of 3606 Market Street (2.08 acres) from O&I to CS, Commercial Services
• General rezoning of 3816 Market Street (0.81 acres) from O&I to CB, Community Business
• Conditional rezoning of 120 & 124 Canal Street (2.18 acres) from R-20 to O&I(CD) for personal service use; continuance requested to September 9, 2025
• Street closure of Aubrey Alley between Parsley Street and Davis Street (0.23 acres)

The Planning Commission approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. It voted 7‑0 to continue the conditional rezoning request for 120 & 124 Canal Street to the September 10, 2025 meeting. The commission also approved the general rezoning of 3606 Market Street to Commercial Services by a 7‑0 vote. No outcome was recorded for the rezoning request for 3816 Market Street.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Continued conditional rezoning of 120 & 124 Canal St to Sep 10 2025 (7-0)
• Approved general rezoning of 3606 Market St to Commercial Services (7-0)
• No recorded outcome for rezoning of 3816 Market St

City Council

Wilmington City Council voted on the FY2026 budget, fee schedule, and multiple rezonings for housing developments. The council also approved contracts for yard waste processing, a lease for the Skyline Center seventh floor, and a $25,000 council contingency fund for a Revolutionary War installation. A zoning code amendment to replace special use permits was continued.

• Ordinance making appropriations to General Fund for FY2026 beginning July 1, 2025, passed 6-1
• Rezoning of 8.265 acres at 904, 912, 1000 North Kerr Ave and 2.965 acres at 818, 902, 910, 914 North Kerr Ave to MD-10(CD) for a 79-unit development, passed 7-0
• Rezoning of 5.44 acres at 202, 310, 314 Covil Ave from R-15 to MD-17(CD) for a 65-unit townhome development, passed 7-0
• Supplemental appropriation of $1,800,000 to Convention Center Operating Fund from excess event revenues, passed 6-0
• Supplemental appropriation of $431,200 from NCDOT for Downtown Trail Phase 1 Design, passed 7-0

The council adopted a consent agenda that included contracts for yard waste processing, a recycling interlocal agreement, a $106,869 Info-Tech consulting renewal, a cloud‑storage agreement up to $328,000, an amendment to the military leave policy, a rejection of a bid for Pine Grove Drive improvements, and a $25,000 allocation for a Revolutionary‑war commemoration. It also approved rezoning of North Kerr Avenue (approximately 11.2 acres) to MD‑10(CD) for a 79‑unit townhome development, and rezoning of Covil Avenue (5.44 acres) to MD‑17(CD) for a 65‑unit townhome development. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted yard waste processing contract (unanimous)
• Extended interlocal recycling agreement with New Hanover County (unanimous)
• Renewed Info-Tech consulting contract for $106,869 (unanimous)
• Authorized cloud storage agreement up to $328,000 (unanimous)
• Amended the City’s Military Leave Policy (unanimous)
• Rejected bid for Pine Grove Drive intersection improvements (unanimous)
• Allocated $25,000 from contingency fund for Revolutionary‑war commemoration (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of North Kerr Avenue to MD‑10(CD) for 79‑unit development (unanimous)

Agenda Briefing on Clearcaster

The Council met for an agenda briefing to preview items for the June 3 meeting, including a bid for Pine Grove Drive improvements, a $1.8 M supplemental appropriation for the Convention Center fund, and a proposed amendment to the Land Development Code. Staff presented updates on the Kenan Fountain repair options, Parks and Recreation mural projects, and the Urban Forestry Master Plan. Questions and discussion were held, but no votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Budget Work Session - May 30, 2025

The Council unanimously added $10,000 back to the Downtown Business Alliance budget. Council members agreed to keep the Mounted Police Unit funded and to allocate $40,000 for the Voyage Youth Jobs Program. Both items will be incorporated into the budget at its second reading.

• Added $10,000 for Downtown Business Alliance (unanimous)
• Mounted Police Unit funding retained (to be added at second reading)
• Allocated $40,000 for Voyage Youth Jobs Program (to be added at second reading)

Budget Work Session - March 28, 2025

The Wilmington City Council met for a special budget work session and heard presentations on the FY26 financial outlook, compensation costs, property‑tax adjustments, and enterprise‑fund balances. Council members discussed the opioid settlement funding and updates on parking, stormwater, and golf fund operations. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on during the session.

City Council

Wilmington City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed FY2026 budget, including appropriations for general fund, grants, capital projects, and fee schedule amendments. The council also considers annexation of property (ANX-425) and ordinances to demolish or repair two unsafe dwellings on Manly Avenue. Several contracts are up for approval, including a $1.43 million stormwater repair contract and construction contracts for the Wrightsville Avenue roundabout project.

• Public hearings on FY2026 budget ordinances totaling appropriations for general fund, grants, capital projects, and fee schedule amendments
• Ordinance to extend corporate limits (ANX-425) for annexation
• Ordinances to vacate, close, and repair or demolish dwellings at 553 and 561 Manly Avenue
• Resolution authorizing condemnation for right-of-way and easements for Independence Boulevard and River Road roundabout
• Contract award to Chatham Civil Contracting for $6,033,187 for Wrightsville Avenue Sidewalks and Roundabout Project

The City Council approved the minutes from the May 5 and May 6 meetings. It adopted three resolutions: directing the Tax Collector to advertise certain liens and file certificates as judgments; authorizing a new lease for the fourth floor of the Skyline Center to Black & Veatch Corporation; and approving a $294,887 contract with Strategic Connections, Inc. for audio‑visual upgrades at the Wilmington Convention Center. All items were adopted unanimously on motion of Councilmember Andrews, seconded by Councilmember Waddell.

• Approved minutes of May 5 and May 6 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution directing Tax Collector to advertise certain liens and file certificates as judgments (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing new lease for fourth floor of Skyline Center to Black & Veatch Corp (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing $294,887 contract with Strategic Connections, Inc. for convention‑center AV upgrades (unanimous)

City Council Budget Work Session

Council members discussed FY26 budget proposals, employee compensation adjustments, a $10.5 M parks facility project, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion division, the city’s mounted police unit, and the tree mitigation fund. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on during the session. The meeting proceeded with procedural recesses and reconvenings but resulted in no formal decisions.

Agenda Briefing

The council unanimously approved entering a closed session to discuss the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, and conditions of appointment of prospective public officers and employees, as authorized by N.C. General Statute §143-318.11(a)(6). No other actions were taken during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.

• Closed session on personnel qualifications approved (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Wilmington Planning Commission will hold legislative hearings on May 7, 2025, including old and new business items. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a Land Development Code amendment to replace special use permits with conditional zoning, a conditional district rezoning for a residential development on Covil Avenue, and a street closure on Seabreeze Boulevard. Some items already have recorded votes from prior proceedings.

• LDC Amendment to eliminate special use permits and replace with conditional zoning (motion to approve passed 4-3)
• Conditional District Rezoning of 5.91 acres at 202, 310 & 314 Covil Avenue from R-15 to MD-17(CD) for residential development (motion to approve passed 7-0)
• Street closure of a 155.33-foot portion of Seabreeze Boulevard between Masonboro Sound Road and Benton Avenue (motion to continue passed 7-0)

The commission approved the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (7‑0). It voted to continue the Seabreeze Boulevard street‑closure item to an unspecified future date (7‑0). Finally, it approved the amendment to City Code Chapter 18 that eliminates special use permits and substitutes conditional zoning, passing 4‑3. The amendment will be presented to City Council on June 3.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Continued Seabreeze Boulevard street‑closure item to an uncertain date (7‑0)
• Approved LDC amendment to replace special use permits with conditional zoning (4‑3)

Agenda Briefing

The Wilmington City Council met for an agenda briefing to review items scheduled for the May 6, 2025 meeting. Staff provided updates on a revised waste‑container contract, a street‑sweeper purchase, a housing‑inspection ordinance, and a public‑hearing requirement for private solid‑waste services. A Greater Downtown plan update and proposed changes to the Human Services grant program were also discussed. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

City Council

The City Council approved a zoning change at 710 N. Kerr Avenue to allow a 48-unit senior housing development, authorized a $2.5 million supplemental appropriation from American Rescue Plan funds for homelessness assistance, and passed a consent agenda including contracts for refuse containers, backhoes, trucks, a street sweeper, and a regional hazmat response agreement. Public hearings were held on condemning a dwelling at 613 South 14th Street and on the Kerr Avenue rezoning. Additional resolutions included displacing private waste collection in Pond Crossing, rejecting bids for three transportation projects, providing gap financing for a multi-family project, a revised funding agreement with the Wilmington Housing Authority, and permitting alcohol time variations at the Skyline Center.

• Rezoned 2.11 acres at 710 N. Kerr Avenue from R-10 to MD-17 (Conditional District) for a 48-unit senior housing development
• Supplemental appropriation of $2,513,506 in ARP funds for homelessness assistance and supportive services
• Authorized purchase of three backhoes ($502,367), three landscape trucks and four dump trucks ($703,667), and one street sweeper ($353,188)
• Adopted resolution to displace private solid waste collection in Pond Crossing subdivision
• Authorized a revised funding agreement with Wilmington Housing Authority for $660,000

The Wilmington City Council voted unanimously to join the Charging Smart Program, a statewide effort to streamline electric‑vehicle infrastructure permitting. The council also unanimously adopted the consent agenda, authorizing several equipment purchases and contracts, including backhoes, trucks, a street sweeper, and waste‑service agreements. No other substantive actions were taken beyond the budget presentation and public comments.

• Approved participation in the Charging Smart Program (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3 backhoes for $502,367 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3 landscape trucks and 4 dump trucks for $703,667 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 1 street sweeper for $353,188 (unanimous)
• Authorized three‑year contract for refuse & recycling containers with Schaefer Systems International (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with the State of North Carolina for regional hazardous‑materials emergency response services (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of prior meetings listed on the consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Wilmington City Council voted on a consent agenda and several ordinances and resolutions. The council approved a $1.9 million NCDOT-funded milling and resurfacing project for Dawson and Wooster Streets, and narrowly passed a 4-3 vote to amend the council's rules of order for public comment. The council also authorized equipment purchases for police and sanitation, and addressed annexation and unfit housing properties.

• Appropriated $1,911,000 from NCDOT for milling and resurfacing Dawson and Wooster Streets from 3rd to 17th Street
• Approved $287,771 for police vehicle equipment from Mobile Communications America, Inc.
• Approved $292,112 for two mini packer trash trucks from Amick Equipment Co., Inc.
• Certified annexation petition and set public hearing for properties at 904, 912, and 1000 N. Kerr Avenue
• Amended City Council Rule 6 (Public Comment Period) by a 4-3 vote

The council adopted several consent‑agenda resolutions, including purchases of police vehicles, an aerial lift, trash trucks, banquet chairs, and the transfer of loaned helicopters. It also certified and scheduled a public hearing for the annexation of three properties on North Kerr Avenue. Additionally, councilmembers moved to continue a housing‑code ordinance for 613 South 14th Street to the May 6, 2025 meeting.

• Adopted resolution to purchase equipment for 23 police vehicles ($287,771) (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to purchase a tracked aerial lift from Altec Industries ($188,041) (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to purchase two mini packer trash trucks ($292,112) (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to purchase two thousand banquet chairs for the Wilmington Convention Center (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to transfer current and formerly loaned helicopters and related equipment (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution certifying sufficiency of annexation petition for 904, 912, and 1000 N. Kerr Avenue (ANX-1-425) (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution establishing a public hearing for annexation of 904, 912, and 1000 N. Kerr Avenue (unanimous)
• Motion to continue the housing ordinance for 613 South 14th Street to the May 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Agenda Briefing

The Wilmington City Council met for an agenda briefing and discussed several items, including the transfer of helicopters, the purchase of two mini packer trash trucks, and a proposed amendment to the public comment period rule. Presenters also outlined funding requests for the America 250 WWII heritage events and a $1 million city contribution to the Midtown YMCA expansion. No votes, approvals, or formal actions were taken during this meeting.

Planning Commission

The Wilmington Planning Commission will review three new business items: two conditional district rezonings for housing developments and an amendment to replace special use permits with conditional zoning. According to the agenda, the rezonings were approved 7-0 and the amendment was continued 7-0. The agenda also includes approval of March 5, 2025 minutes and a 2025 meeting calendar update.

• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2025 (passed 7-0)
• Conditional district rezoning for 48-unit senior housing at 710 N. Kerr Avenue (passed 7-0)
• Conditional district rezoning for 79-unit townhome development at 818-1000 N. Kerr Avenue (passed 7-0)
• Amendment to eliminate special use permits and replace with conditional zoning (continued 7-0)
• 2025 Planning Commission meeting calendar update (approved 7-0)

The Wilmington Planning Commission approved two conditional district rezoning requests, each by a 7‑0 vote. The first rezoning (CD‑11‑425) permits a 48‑unit senior housing project at 710 N. Kerr Avenue. The second rezoning (CD‑12‑425) permits a 79‑unit townhome development across seven parcels on N. Kerr Avenue.

• Approved minutes from March 5, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved conditional district rezoning CD-11-425 for 48-unit senior housing at 710 N. Kerr Ave (7-0)
• Approved conditional district rezoning CD-12-425 for 79-unit townhome development at 818‑1000 N. Kerr Ave (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda, a lease amendment with Tova Wealth Management for office space at 929 N. Front Street, and a resolution to investigate an annexation petition (ANX-1-425). Public hearings resulted in approval of the second amendment to the River Place Development agreement, authorizing the city manager to sell property, and an ordinance allowing a height exception for hospitals in the land development code. Council also passed a resolution supporting preservation of the federal tax exemption for municipal bonds.

• Lease amendment with Tova Wealth Management, LLC for portion of seventh floor at 929 N. Front Street
• Resolution to investigate sufficiency of annexation petition ANX-1-425
• Resolution revising membership terms of the Downtown Municipal Services District Advisory Committee
• Second amendment to River Place Development agreement, authorizing city manager to sell property at fair market value
• Ordinance amending Land Development Code (LDC-6-325) to provide height exception for hospitals

The council adopted several consent‑agenda items unanimously, including a lease amendment with Tova Wealth Management, a contract amendment with Schneider Electric for $171,804 in HVAC maintenance, and a resolution to investigate an annexation petition. Councilmembers also unanimously approved a resolution revising the membership terms of the Downtown Municipal Services District Advisory Committee, reducing the board to nine members effective July 1. All actions were recorded as unanimous votes.

• Approved minutes of the March 17 and March 18 council meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted lease amendment with Tova Wealth Management for a portion of the seventh floor of 929 N. Front Street (unanimous)
• Adopted contract amendment with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas for HVAC preventive maintenance, $171,804 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing the City Clerk to investigate the sufficiency of a petition for annexation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution revising membership terms of the Downtown Municipal Services District Advisory Committee, reducing seats to nine effective July 1 (unanimous)

Agenda Briefing

The City of Wilmington Council held an agenda briefing on March 31, 2025 to review items slated for the April 1 meeting. Updates were given on the Brooklyn Arts District Social District pilot and on repairs to the Kenan Fountain. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were taken during this briefing.

City Council

The Wilmington City Council approved a consent agenda including a $5.38 million street rehabilitation contract and a five-year banking services contract with Bank of America. Public hearings were held to address two unfit dwellings, with one ordered vacated and repaired and the other denied. The council also authorized $824,652 for affordable housing rehabilitation, accepted a $1.35 million state grant for drainage improvements, and supported funding for a downtown trail design project.

• Resolution awarding $5,382,311 roadway maintenance contract to Highland Paving Company for street rehab
• Ordinance appropriating $1,353,000 from N.C. Land and Water Fund for Wisteria/Clearbrook drainage project
• Resolution authorizing $824,652 from Affordable Housing Fund for housing rehabilitation via Collective Impact
• Resolution to request $431,200 in federal funding plus $107,800 local match for Downtown Trail Phase 1 design
• Resolution to amend Cape Fear Public Utility Authority articles to remove term limits (passed 5-1)

Planning Commission

The Wilmington Planning Commission met on March 5, 2025, and approved the minutes from the February 5 meeting by a 7-0 vote. The main action was a 6-0 vote to approve an amendment to City Code Chapter 18, Section 18-423, allowing a height exception for hospitals.

• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2025, by a 7-0 vote
• LDC Amendment LDC-6-325: Amend Section 18-423 to allow a height exception for hospitals, passed 6-0
• Amendment sponsored by Assistant Director Brian Chambers

City Council

City Council approved a $3,000,000 supplemental appropriation and a resolution accepting $2,400,000 in federal grant funds with a $600,000 local match for the South 17th Street Multi-Use Path project. The council also passed several zoning changes, including a 5-2 vote to rezone 0.69 acres at 4717 College Acres Drive for a commercial parking lot. Other actions included authorizing a $332,347 golf cart lease, joining the C-PACE program, and accepting a $20,000 gender equity grant for youth sports.

• South 17th Street Multi-Use Path: $3M appropriation plus $2.4M federal grant with $600K local match
• Rezoning 0.69 acres at 4717 College Acres Drive from residential to commercial for parking (passed 5-2)
• Rezoning 6.12 acres at 5601 Oleander Drive for a commercial recreation center (passed 7-0)
• Golf cart lease agreement with Club Car, LLC for $332,347 at Wilmington Municipal Golf Course
• Resolution authorizing participation in the Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) program

City Council

Wilmington City Council voted unanimously on several items, including a $108,025 contract for city-wide tree removal, lease amendments for two tenants at 929 N. Front Street, and three public hearings ordering the vacation and demolition or repair of dwellings at 804 Russell Alley, 905 Wooster Street, and 909 Wooster Street as unfit for human habitation. The council also approved a $62,545 JAG grant for a police boat lift replacement and a portable camera system for New Hanover County.

• Resolution awarding $108,025 tree removal contract to Lanier Tree Services, LLC for 27 trees city-wide
• Ordinances directing housing inspector to vacate, close, and repair or demolish dwellings at 804 Russell Alley, 905 Wooster Street, and 909 Wooster Street
• Ordinance appropriating $62,545 for a WPD boat lift replacement and portable camera system via a Justice Assistance Grant
• Lease amendments with Tova Wealth Management, LLC and Protocase USA, Inc. for space at 929 N. Front Street
• Consent agenda included minutes and committee reports

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met to consider several rezoning petitions for residential and commercial properties. The body voted on changes to land use designations for sites on Meares Street, Market Street, College Acres Drive, and Oleander Drive.

• Rezoning 102 & 104 Meares St. from R-3 to UMX (Passed 6-0)
• Rezoning 6624 & 6710 Market Street from R-15 to RB (Passed 6-0)
• Rezoning 4717 College Acres Drive from R-5(CD) to CB(CD) for a commercial parking lot (Passed 4-2)
• Rezoning 5601 Oleander Drive from CB to RB(CD) for a commercial recreation facility (Passed 6-0)
• LDC Amendment to include commercial kennels in UMX (Withdrawn)

City Council

The Wilmington City Council approved all items on the consent agenda and public hearings, including multiple rezonings, contracts, and housing ordinances. Key decisions include a rezoning to allow 56 additional multi-dwelling units on Still Meadow Drive and a rezoning for 12 townhouses on Wilmington Avenue. The council also awarded contracts for citywide tree planting ($382,635) and sidewalk maintenance ($1,052,710), and authorized a grant application for an ADA-accessible playground at Fit For Fun Center.

• Approved rezoning 27.01 acres at 4504 & 4632 Still Meadow Drive to MD-17 (CD) for 56 multi-dwelling units and an amenity center
• Approved rezoning 0.8 acres at 14 Wilmington Avenue from CS to MD-17 (CD) for a 12-unit townhouse development
• Awarded $1,052,710 sidewalk maintenance contract to Jymco Construction Company, Inc. for citywide sidewalk rehab
• Awarded $382,635 citywide tree planting contract to Thorpe Landscapes of Wilmington LLC for 464 trees
• Authorized $500,000 contract with Kittelson & Associates, Inc. for a Safe Streets and Roadways for All comprehensive safety action plan

City Council

Wilmington City Council voted on several items, including approving a pilot social district in the Brooklyn Arts District (5-2). Other decisions included awarding a $909,218 contract for Riverwalk decking replacement, authorizing condemnation actions for the Dawson/Wooster Streetscape project, and approving a $660,000 funding agreement with the Wilmington Housing Authority. Public hearings on special use permits for properties at 5651 Greenville Loop Road and 4950 Holly Tree Road were continued.

• Approved ordinance creating a pilot social district in the Brooklyn Arts District (vote 5-2)
• Awarded $909,218 construction contract to Evans and Sons Construction Co., Inc. for Riverwalk decking replacement
• Authorized filing of condemnation actions for right-of-way and easements for the Dawson/Wooster Streetscape project
• Approved $660,000 funding agreement with the Wilmington Housing Authority (Jervay request)
• Consent agenda included $337,739 playground replacement at Cameron and Kennedy Park

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a code amendment for commercial parking lots and three rezoning requests, including a 27-acre property at 4504 & 4632 Still Meadow Drive for high-density residential development. Other rezonings involve Norwood Avenue and Wilmington Avenue for residential projects. The meeting also includes approval of December 4, 2024 minutes.

• LDC amendment to revise use standards for commercial parking lots in the LI district
• Conditional district rezoning of 200-210 Norwood Avenue (1.15 acres) to allow single-family homes with accessory dwelling units
• Conditional district rezoning of 4504 & 4632 Still Meadow Drive (27.01 acres) from MD-10 to MD-17 for high-density residential development
• Conditional district rezoning of 14 Wilmington Avenue (0.80 acres) from CS to MD-17 for residential development

City Council

The council approved several items including rezonings for large residential developments, a pilot social district, and contracts for parks and waste services. They also denied a request for additional time to repair a dwelling on South 5th Avenue.

• Rezoned 19.21 acres at 7725-7759 Alexander Road to MD-17(CD) for a 253-unit development (passed 4-1)
• Rezoned 1.28 acres at 1729 Allens Lane to MD-17(CD) for an 18-unit townhouse development (passed 5-0)
• Authorized a pilot social district in the Brooklyn Arts District (passed 4-1)
• Awarded $1,787,499 construction contract to Wells Brothers Construction for Olsen Park Phase II (passed 5-0)
• Approved $177,984 contract with Routeware, Inc. for recycling and trash services support software (passed 4-0)