Meetings & Events

City Council Regular Meeting


12/08/2020 - 07:00 PM
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City of New Castle Delaware
Public Hearing
Meeting to be held electronically via Zoom video and audio conferencing*
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 – 6:45 p.m. * – Minutes 

Public Hearing for the City Council to Receive Public Comments on Proposed Ordinance No. 530; An Ordinance to Amend and Restate Article II of Chapter 193 (Board of Health) of the Code of the City of New Castle. (Council President Ratchford – posted 12/01/2020.)

Next Regular Meeting Date: January 12, 2021
Posted: 12/01/2020

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City of New Castle Delaware
Regular City Council Meeting
Meeting to be held electronically via Zoom video and audio conferencing*
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 – 7:00 p.m. * – Minutes
(*If the 6:45 Public Hearing runs longer than 7:00 the 7:00 Regular Meeting will start immediately after the 6:45 Public Hearing has ended.)

Agenda
Roll Call

Minutes: November 4, 2020 Public Hearing Minutes; November 4, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes; November 10, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes

Staff Reports
Approval of Treasurer’s Report
Reports from the City Administrator & Staff
Council Communications
Business from the Mayor
Business from the Council President
Public Comments

Proclamation from the Mayor, “Bells of Christmastide: A Celebration of Our Frontline Healthcare Workers.” (Mayor Quaranta- posted 12/01/2020

Introduction of Cinda Waldbuesser, the new Superintendent of First State National Historical Park. (Councilperson Smith- posted 12/01/2020.)  

Old Business:
1. Council Discussion and Possible Action on City’s Operations, Budget or Recovery due to COVID-19. (Council President Ratchford – posted 12/01/2020.) 
 
2. Discussion of Vacant and Abandoned Buildings in the City of New Castle. (Councilperson Leary – posted 12/01/2020.)  

3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 528; An Ordinance to Adopt the Update to the 2009 Comprehensive Plan, entitled the 2020 City of New Castle Comprehensive Plan. (Council President Ratchford – posted 12/01/2020.)  

4. Motion, Discussion and Vote on Ordinance No. 528; An Ordinance to Adopt the Update to the 2009 Comprehensive Plan, entitled the 2020 City of New Castle Comprehensive Plan. (Council President Ratchford – posted 12/01/2020.) 

5. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 530; An Ordinance to Amend and Restate Article II of Chapter 193 (Board of Health) of the Code of the City of New Castle. (Council President Ratchford – posted 12/01/2020.)  

6. Motion, Discussion and Vote on Ordinance No. 530; An Ordinance to Amend and Restate Article II of Chapter 193 (Board of Health) of the Code of the City of New Castle. (Council President Ratchford – posted 12/01/2020.)  

New Business
1. Tree Advisory Commission Presentation and Council Discussion. (Council President Ratchford- posted 12/01/2020.)  

2. Discussion of Possible City Flag Designs. (Councilperson Smith – posted 12/01/2020.)  

Next Regular Meeting Date: January 12, 2021
Posted: 12/01/2020

Note: This agenda as listed may not be considered in sequence, including executive sessions.
You can view the meeting online at the address below. A clickable link is available on the City website at www.newcastlecity.delaware.gov/events.
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87218900167?pwd=T1N4d0FqUHk5RERjcWFTYWpRSGQ1QT09
Enter Password: 390537
You can also participate in the meeting via telephone by calling one of the phone numbers below and entering the meeting ID and password when prompted. (Long distance rates may apply.)
(301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656.
Meeting ID: 872 1890 0167
Password: 390537
Questions and comments will be taken via email up to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at info@newcastlecity.delaware.gov and live on zoom during the comment section of the meeting.