CCW Minutes and Attachment 1-2

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Council Committee of the Whole met on October 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. with Council President Anderson presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Lewis (out at 9:09 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mr. Rocha, and Dr. Sudler (out at 8:27 p.m.). Ms. Arndt and Mr. Hare were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Dr. Jackson-Short (via Webex) (Safety, Advisory, and Transportation), Mr. Iriowen (via Webex), Mr. Wilson (Utility), Mr. Garfinkel, and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Ms. Smack (Safety, Advisory, and Transportation) was absent. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Dr. Sudler moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. SAFETY, ADVISORY, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE The Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Boggerty presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. Request for Waivers – Appendix A – Subdivisions, Article VI – Subdivision – General Requirements and Design Standards, Section A – Streets: Subdivision Waiver of Requirement for Two Connections to a Public Street and Section E – Lots: Subdivision Waiver of Requirement for Lot Frontage on a Public Street as associated with Conditional Use Site Plan/Master Plan for the development of Luther Village Planned Neighborhood Design – Senior Citizen Housing Option (Apartment Units). Property Owner: Martin Luther Foundation of Dover, Inc. Property Address: 101 Babb Drive. Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.06- 02-90.00-000, ED-05-077.06-02-90.01-000, ED-05-077.06-02-90.02-000, and ED-05-077.06- 02-90.03-000. Planning Reference: C-24-02) (Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner) Ms. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the request for waivers for Luther Village. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the subdivision waiver of the requirement for two connections to a public street and approval of the subdivision waiver of the requirement for lot frontage on a public street. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that the first waiver is related to the number of dwelling units. When a site has more than 150 dwelling units, there must be two connections or access points to a public street. Regarding the request, they only have one connection at Babb Drive, and they would like to continue to only use one connection with a future second connection happening in a later phase. They will be providing a second connection, but it will be done at a later date.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2024 PAGE 2 Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that he was correct. When phase five is built the second connection will be installed. Currently, Babb Drive ends and appears to go into the farm field. Eventually, that will turn into a second entrance that will serve the eastern side of the overall project which has four future buildings to come. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that they have received the waivers in the past for the other phases. One of the things that was looked at with the Planning Commission is that their current entrance is divided. There is one side of the median which is the entrance, and the other side is the exit. Therefore, if something should happen on one side there is always the ability to go the wrong way in the case of an emergency. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that it is hard to tell when the plans will be available. Their approval will be in place for several years. She explained that they have built out the site as they have funds or achieved grant funding to assist with construction. She stated that they realize that there is a need for the units, but it depends on the timing of achieving funding and the time to build. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that the application was subject to a public hearing as a part of the Planning Commission review process, at which time the property owners within 200 feet of the overall site were notified of the hearing process. She explained that at the Planning Commission meeting, only one member of the public spoke, and that the individual was a resident of Luther Village. They have not heard any additional questions or statements from the adjacent neighborhood of Clearview Meadows. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that regarding congestion, when Babb Drive was originally laid out, there was a right of way given from the Luther Village parcel, as well as from the landmass that became Clearview Meadows. Therefore, Babb Drive is a city street, city street standards have been planned for and it is currently built to those standards. It has also been on the books for a number of years. Mr. Neil moved to recommend following the Planning Commission recommendations for approval of the waivers as requested. The motion was seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and unanimously carried. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that regarding the timeframe for approval, because the project is a senior plan and design, the plan neighborhood design has a life expectancy of up to five years. However, there are timeframes to start and continue action. She explained the project is back before the committee because the original plan approvals lapsed due to a lack of activity at the site, due to the timing of their construction. Several years ago, the last building was built during phase three. The current code allows for a timeframe between phases before starting the next one, if progress is not made, approval is lost. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that she believed that the timeframe between phases is two years, but the code reflects that they should be actively moving along through the project.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2024 PAGE 3 Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that notification of a Planning Commission hearing occurs in three ways. A mailing is sent to adjacent property owners within 200 feet of the address. The city provides the mailing list to the applicant, who is responsible for completing the mailing and providing proof that notifications were sent to the listed addresses. A legal ad is published in a local newspaper that runs one time. Then there is a physical posting, which is a bright yellow sign that is placed on the property so that anyone passing by the property would have notice of the public hearing process in front of the Planning Commission. All three components must be completed within a minimum of 15 days before the Planning Commission meeting. Responding to Mayor Christiansen, Ms. Melson-Williams stated that proof of mailing is required. A lot of applicants tend to use certified mailings to accomplish that, but it is not required. Dr. Sudler recommended requiring the applicant to use certified mail with a return signature. He explained that mail can be lost, especially when dealing with apartment units, and certified mail would ensure that everyone has been properly notified. Presentation – Dover Municipal Freight Plan and Downtown Dover Pathways (Marilyn Smith, Executive Director of the Dover/Kent County MPO, Cooper Bowers, DelDOT Planning, and Leah Kacanda, Whitman, Requardt & Associates) Ms. Marilyn Smith, Executive Director of the Dover/Kent County MPO, Cooper Bowers, DelDOT Planning, and Leah Kacanda, Whitman, Requardt & Associates, reviewed the background and analysis of the Dover Municipal Freight Plan and Downtown Dover Pathways. This item was informational, and committee action was not required. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Kacanda stated that she would investigate the traffic density on both Kenton Road and Saulsbury Road, as well as the freight density, and provide him with the findings. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Smith stated that the initial study did not recommend a direct on- and-off option to Route 1 because there was not enough room to accommodate the required acceleration and deceleration. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Smith stated that the Future Horsepond Road Extension would provide Whiteoak Road with a southern connection to the nearest Route 1 on-and-off ramp, under the current circumstances. She explained that the study now needs to be revisited with the current state of Garrison Oak and the Civil Air Terminal, to evaluate if the three additional sections are still correct. If they are not, then they need to provide connections that would be more appropriate given the current changes. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Bowers stated that they do their best to reach out to the physical truck drivers, operators, and carriers who are working for the businesses in the area that are taking the routes. They have tried to implement signage to ensure they find the correct truck routes. He explained that sometimes it is difficult to find the right person from the company or reach the truck drivers directly. He stated they have tried to work with Waze, the geolocation app, which they had a little bit of success with. However, they experienced more issues with Google as they tried to

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2024 PAGE 4 reach out to them and were not always able to get a response. He explained that they are not only engaging the stakeholders but also looking into GPS devices and apps trying to communicate with them about the current freight routes and the correct avenues of travel that do not impact local residents. Presentation – Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) (Sean Moriarty, Executive Director) Mr. Sean Moriarty, Executive Director, reviewed the presentation titled “State of Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission” (Attachment #1). This item was informational, and committee action was not required. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Moriarty stated that there is a great deal of focus on officer wellness and resiliency. Particularly within the last few years, training has focused on what can be done for officer intervention in situations where other officers need to intervene for one reason or another. He explained that there has also been a great deal of emphasis on realistic training rather than lecture-based training and sitting in a classroom, they are using kinesthetic training. They are performing car stops and so forth with actors and simulation rounds, working through those situations. He explained that they are trying to get as close to the real situation as possible. They then go from the academy to three months of field training, working with another senior officer in the streets, and then working on their own. They will experience nine months of training where they try to encompass all the different simulations to hopefully mitigate the use of excessive force and get people to comply successfully, easily, and within the law. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mr. Moriarty stated that POST would not have any intervention regarding psychological assessments. However, part of the accreditation process does inadvertently look at early warning signs. He explained that there is a system in place that looks at how many disciplinary cases, how many citizen complaints were there, how many uses of force were there, justified or not. That system requires supervisors to look at the body-worn cameras by pulling the video at random and addressing any issues. He explained that most agencies, particularly larger agencies, have a tracking system to be able to look at and use a code to evaluate those statistical anomalies. In other words, they look at how many citizen complaints of use of force, and how many times the officer has been written up, which may trigger a sit down for review. In terms of the psychological impacts, that would be up to the agency to look at the barometers and speak to the officers. Specialized units such as those looking at horrific images on computers, and those involved in critical incidents, such as mass shootings with casualties, do go through a psychological, critical incident debrief with a psychologist and then in the future if there is something there, a fit for duty evaluation. He explained that his knowledge is from his prior position however, if any of those things trigger an issue regarding fitness for duty and whether the person should be employed anymore, then POST would get involved. They would look to evaluate if the person should be suspended or de-certified, as a possibility. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Moriarty stated that regarding taking officers off patrol for unnecessary training, they have begun to review what hours are devoted to a specific subject and whether they should be devoted to something else or does training need to be increased. He explained that in most cases it is the latter. They do not have enough officers to be able to do their

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2024 PAGE 5 job and they are taking them off for training, which is a constant struggle. He stated that training is important, and they train so that they can do the right thing as a police officer. Discussion – Community Concerns Surrounding Trash, Glass Bottles, and Needles (Bishop Lott) Bishop Lott expressed that his primary concern was for the safety of children catching the bus in the early morning and evening, as well as for senior citizens. He stated that with the progress being made in the downtown Dover area, with the new homes, the population is changing, and there are more children and senior citizens. He explained that he is seeking the city’s help because the children are having to walk through syringes, small blue bags, clear bags, and blue strips, and they tend to pick them up as they grab their attention. Bishop Lott stated that to prevent this he currently pays between $160 to $200 a month for someone to clean it all up. He asked the city to help clean up New Street around the bus stop. He explained that drug dealers seem to bring drugs to their clients around 6:00 every morning which is about the time kids are going to the bus stop. He emphasized that people are lying on the sidewalk, and against the building and the children must walk by them. He explained that parents must constantly encourage the kids to not pick up syringes or anything off the ground because it has become a safety issue. Bishop Lott conveyed that he is concerned about the situation as it exists and although it would not be a permanent solution he would like to see the committee put something in place so that the children do not have to be exposed to the different experiences. He explained that he does not mind coming out of pocket to help keep the kids safe, especially since he is on-site and deals with it daily, but he feels the city can do a better job. Furthermore, Bishop Lott explained that there have been games of dice with people rolling dice on the sidewalk in front of the senior citizen's homes. The senior citizens are taxpayers who do not have the freedom to walk out of their door through 15 people who have decided to play a game of dice. Bishop Lott also stated that the drug dealers are placing their drugs in potato chip bags so that they appear to be trash. He explained that he was informed that the drug dealers are not allowing certain parts of the street to be cleaned up because they have drugs hidden as trash and debris in the area. Bishop Lott asked if the city could come through with the vacuum trucks and perhaps vacuum up their drugs. Lastly, Bishop Lott explained that the community is facing an issue with shopping carts. He explained that on New Street, shopping carts are often seen filled with trash, left on sidewalks, and placed on any corner where they can fit. This item was informational, and committee action was not required. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Bishop Lott stated that they purchased brooms and encouraged individuals to clean the debris. Most of the debris accumulates between the sidewalk and the curb. He explained that they asked everyone to gather the debris and clean it up. Most of the trash they are having issues with is not in the containers on private property, it is where the individuals park their cars. He noted that some individuals clean out their cars on the street, leaving trash along the curb and in the space between the sidewalk and the curb

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2024 PAGE 6 Mr. Rocha stated that when it comes to needles and things of that nature, council needs to find a way to help out. The families are doing their job by using a broom to get the trash to the street so the city needs to figure out a system that comes through and will pick it up. Mr. Rocha explained that he is not sure what tools may be needed but internally there needs to be a discussion to rectify the situation. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Bishop Lott suggested that it would be best to operate the street sweepers on Mondays and Wednesdays. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Ms. Duca stated something to keep in mind is that the additional days of street sweeping will need to be posted otherwise the cars will not move from the location to allow the sweeping to be completed. She also explained that depending on the items that are in the street, there is a chance that the sweeper will not necessarily pick them up and some materials could be left behind. Furthermore, she explained that they will have to provide personal protective equipment to staff, as they have to clean the debris out of the sweepers. She also stated that currently the materials are sent to the Sandtown landfill and must be tested on a regular basis. If there ends up being an excessive number of questionable debris, it could affect where the city can send the waste. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Duca stated that she can certainly look into providing permit parking as is done in a certain number of other places. She recommended seeking input from the community as she could not speak to whether they were working during the day or night. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Bishop Lott stated that there are parking options for the individuals who live on the street. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Bishop Lott stated that a sign indicating no parking during street sweeping would not hurt the homeowners. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Duca stated that they can have signs made. Sean Christiansen, Capital School District Board of Education Vice President, stated that during the discussion an email was sent to Interim Superintendent Victoir Cahoon, as well as Tiffany Hamm of the transportation office to set up a meeting. The meeting would be to look at the logistics of moving the bus routes affected by the situation on Reed Street, which is on every corner between South Governors Avenue and Kirkwood Street. If it is logistically possible, they will put in to change the stops to get the students out of the area to protect the safety of the students. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Chief Johnson stated he would take the message of providing enforcement in those areas affected by the street sweeping. He explained that he would manage the enforcement in a way that would meet the goal of getting movement on the issues so that the cleaning process can occur, but not disproportionately hammer someone with fines and costs. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Chief Johnson stated that the issue with the dice rolling comes down to trespassing. They are either on their property or not and do the property owners condone their presence or do they not? He also recommended that individuals fill out an enforcement form, which would give the police department the authority to take action on their property after hours.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2024 PAGE 7 Responding to Mr. Rocha, Chief Johnson stated that it is likely that if they are on the sidewalk they are on city property which can create concerns of the police authority to act on. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Chief Johnson stated that they are not allowed to impede the occupant of the resident from using the sidewalk. However, that can be a subjective assessment because their presence does not necessarily equate to a crime beyond a reasonable doubt. If they do not refuse to move or yield in any kind of way, they create a situation where it is harder to complete an arrest. Responding to Dr. Sudler, Mayor Christiansen stated that the city is responsible for the maintenance of the sidewalks as well as the trees that are in the little section of grass. He also stated that the maintenance of the sidewalks still falls under the responsibility of the homeowner to keep them clear when it snows. Discussion – Community Concerns Surrounding Trespassing (Kim Adams) This item was informational, and committee action was not required. In the absence of Ms. Adams, Mr. Anderson stated that there has to be a priority on addressing trespassing. He thanked Chief Johnson for reminding everyone about the enforcement forms and working to compile an updated list. He explained that he does not agree with the attorney general, and the decisions implemented do not represent the community when it comes to loitering and panhandling laws. He went on to explain that it is terrible that those that citizens entrust to prosecute the laws pick and choose which laws they want to prosecute at the expense of the will of the people and the safety of the citizens. Mr. Boggerty moved for adjournment of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. UTILITY COMMITTEE The Utility Committee met with Chairman Neil presiding. Adoption of Agenda Dr. Pillsbury moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Evaluation of Bids – Persimmon Park Place Drainage Basin Improvements (Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director) Mr. Jason Lyon, Water/Wastewater Director, reviewed the background and analysis of the evaluation of bids for the Persimmon Park Place Drainage Basin Improvements. Staff recommended awarding the contract to Gateway Construction, Inc. for the Persimmon Park Place Drainage Basin Improvements, ITB #25-0006WW, for $1,198,025.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2024 PAGE 8 Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lyon stated that the original project was originally developed in the late 80s, and the statute of limitations would be over for anyone to approach the prior developer. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Lyon stated that all of the funding comes from a bond bill, and the only thing that would come out of the budget would be the time of staff. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Lyon stated that the local vendor preference is a part of the procurement policy. It is an incentive to have local businesses bid on projects to keep the work local. When there is a three percent reduction, it is not that the price will be reduced three percent, it is the evaluated price. For example, George and Lynch, which has a Dover proper address and local vendor preference, have an evaluated price three percent lower than the base bid. Mr. Rocha moved to recommend accepting the staff recommendation to award the contract to Gateway Construction, Inc. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Shevock and unanimously carried. Presentation – Unsheltered Working Group (Leandra Marshall) Mr. Alex Cropper, Unsheltered Working Group Chair, and Ms. Leandra Marshall, Vice Chair, reviewed the presentation titled “Greater Kent County Coalition Plan” (Attachment #2). This item was informational, and committee action was not required. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cropper stated that intake would be completed at a service center or hub. Once the individual arrives at a facility an assessment will be done and placed in their electronic health record. He explained that they will be mirroring the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) system Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to keep the data mainstream. This would allow for resources that are needed to be identified and where they are needed. The individual will be assigned to a caseworker and put into a housing placement. The only housing access they currently have available is 14 acres of land that was identified during the research process. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cropper stated they will be collaborating with drug organizations throughout the state. If those organizations wish to do the intakes and assessments, they will have access to the proposed systems as well. He explained that he chose the proposed system because it allows unlimited users and allows for reports of data collected.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2024 PAGE 9 Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cropper stated that they would have medical staff on site. Responding to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Cropper stated that the Capital Park location is scheduled to have a nurse practitioner, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and a medical nurse practitioner. The hub locations will also have nurse practitioners and medical providers and will incorporate telehealth services. Ms. Marshall stated that they have additional information regarding the nurse practitioners and qualified staff, not only at Synergy Recovery Solutions but also from the agencies and organizations they will be collaborating with within the Greater Kent County Coalition. Ms. Marshall further explained that they did a lot of comprehensive research to evaluate where the gaps were and what things were missing. She explained that they needed to look at the organizations and evaluate their services. Mr. Cropper then conducted additional research on what other places were doing and what approaches were successful, which enabled them to develop their plan. She explained that they took an extra step by verifying the organization's licenses, as many did not have all the necessary paperwork. She emphasized that they would establish memorandums of understanding with those organizations and ensure they are certified and accredited in their respective areas of expertise. Ms. Marshall explained that they have five sober living houses willing to assist in the process, ensuring that once a person begins treatment, they are not returned to the street or the same environment they started in. Discussion – Update on the State Pension (Naomi Poole, Human Resources Director) Ms. Naomi Poole, Human Resources Director, updated the committee on the status of the state pension. Ms. Poole stated that a link was sent out to eligible employees who do not currently have a pension to determine their interest in the state pension. The preliminary figures show that seventy-nine said yes, they were interested, forty-one people needed more information, and eight said no. She explained that she created a FAQ sheet answering questions that she felt employees may ask and providing them with responses. She explained that the next task would be to schedule a representative from the state pension office to conduct a question-and-answer session with the eligible employees, which would be scheduled for November 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. She asked that employees send questions ahead of time, so the representatives are prepared to answer them. Also, they planned to record the session since the representatives were only available for one meeting. This item was informational, and committee action was not required. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Poole stated that she would leave the timeline up to Mr. Hugg because the state pension board still needed to give approval, and the resolution would need to include a new effective date.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2024 PAGE 10 Presentation – Council Dashboard (Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager) Ms. Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis of the Council Dashboard presentation. This item was informational, and committee action was not required. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Duca stated that a presentation on how to use the system would be provided. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Duca stated that the portal can be used from a desktop or phone. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Ms. Duca stated that she would provide the City Clerk’s office with links as soon as the final adjustments are made. Responding to Mr. Garfinkel, Ms. Duca stated that the Code Enforcement Department is a receiving agency. The Fire Marshal’s office was not included based on the current issues received from council however, they could be added later if needed. The Fire Department was not included because most of the issues that would be received would be constituted as an emergency therefore the proposed process would take too long to track the issue. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Duca stated that to report a constituent issue, council will contact either herself or the City Clerk’s Office. Based on the GIS recommendations, they will enter the information into the system and begin tracking it from there. Proposed Resolution No. 2024-15 – Creating Economic and Community Development Funds (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager) Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis of Resolution No. 2024-15 – Creating Economic and Community Development Funds. Staff recommended adopting Resolution No. 2024-15 establishing Economic Development and Community Development Funds. City Manager Hugg explained that in March of 2023, the city realized that they were receiving significant amounts of funds from some of the property sales that were going on and that they really should be segregated so that they could use them for more dedicated purposes and not simply to augment the general fund. Mr. Hugg further explained that he was given a draft of an economic development fund, and the minutes from that meeting suggest that committee action was not required. Mr. Hugg stated that even though the council committee did not take action at that time, an economic development fund was created. He further explained that when the city received a million dollars from the Garrison Oak proceeds, the money was placed into a special revenue fund at that time. Mr. Hugg explained that they have spent approximately $260,000 of that money to have Chesapeake Utilities advance install gas lines in the park. Mr. Hugg stated that they have approximately $700,000 left in that fund.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2024 PAGE 11 Mr. Hugg explained that in discussions with the mayor and the council president, it seemed that they should officially create this fund and not just have it be there because they thought it was a good idea a couple of years ago. He further explained that there are two funds, one for community development and the second fund for economic development. There are some thresholds for minimum and maximum amounts to open the funds. Mr. Hugg stated that both funds will be set up as special revenue funds. Mr. Hugg went on to explain that what is a bit different is that council needs to provide input on each of the two funds. They have created a mechanism where the appropriate council committee will consider the request to spend the money, and it will then require the approval of the committee chair and the city manager to initiate the expenditure Mr. Hugg stated that they are working to put a mechanism in place so that those most directly involved, such as the Community Development Committee, will have an opportunity to provide input. He explained the need to develop some guidelines for this process. Mayor Christiansen explained that one of the responsibilities of the mayor's office is economic development, and he believes it is a great idea to develop an economic development fund with a solid base to operate from and move forward. He further stated that as they consider future economic development, land acquisitions, and other projects, it is essential to have a cash reserve in place to avoid drawing from the general fund budget. Mayor Christiansen expressed his support for this fund. Mr. Hugg added to the discussion that the proceeds for the fund will come from respective land sales or other sources. As the city disposes of property to improve the community, that will serve as a funding source for community development. Mr. Hugg further added that as the city finalizes the remaining lots at Garrison Oak, those proceeds will also contribute to the economic development fund Mr. Anderson moved to recommend adoption of proposed Resolution No. 2024-15, establishing an economic and community Development fund, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Dr. Pillsbury and unanimously carried. Mr. Rocha moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. David L. Anderson Council President Attachments Attachment #1 - State of Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission Attachment #2 - Greater Kent County Coalition Plan

ATTACHMENT #1 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 10/29/2024 Dr. Sean E. Moriarty Executive Director

What is P.O.S.T. ? The Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST), a division of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), oversees standards and training for all police officers in Delaware. POST aims to improve the professionalism and behavior of officers by setting qualifications for new recruits, education and training requirements, and training standards. POST advises the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC), provides guidelines for local oversight boards, and investigates potential officer misconduct relative to certification. 2

MISSION, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Our Mission The mission of the Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T.) is to enhance public trust and confidence in law enforcement by establishing and maintaining professional training, accountability, and certification for Delaware Police Officers. Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission are to encourage and increase the professional competency and conduct of police officers by establishing minimum pre-employment qualifications for police officer applicants; establishing minimum educational and training qualifications for permanent certification as a police officer; prescribing standards for in-service, reoccurring, and elective training; advising the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission regarding statewide accreditation standards; issuing guidelines for local police oversight commissions or boards, and; reviewing and examining potential misconduct of Delaware police officers by holding administrative hearings to consider possible suspensions or revocations of police certification. 3

Commission Members The Commission has seventeen (17) members from various law enforcement and public backgrounds, supported by five staff members. Secretary Nathaniel McQueen Jr. Mayor Nicholas Smith, Clayton Chairperson (Appointed by the Governor) President of the Delaware League of Governments Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Mayor Robin Christiansen, City of Dover Security Mayor of Kent County Municipality Kathleen Jennings New Term Starts Jan 9, 2024, and expires January 9, 2027 Attorney General Mayor William Chandler, Dagsboro Her proxy is Investigator Robert Irwin Mayor of Sussex Municipality Colonel Melissa Zebley New Term Starts February 16, 2024, and expires February 16, Delaware State Police Superintendent 2025 Her proxy is Major Christy Ballinger Chief Patrick Ogden, University of Delaware Chief Wilfredo Campos Chair of the Delaware Police Chief’s Council Chief of the Wilmington Police Department His proxy is Executive Director (Chief, Ret.) Jeffrey Horvath His proxy is Major Anthony Bowers Representative Franklin Cooke Colonel Joseph Bloch Chair of the Delaware House of Representatives Public Chief of the New Castle County Police Department Safety Committee His proxy is Captain Patricia Davies Senator Marie Pinkney Chief Thomas Johnson Chair of the Delaware Senate Corrections and Public Safety Chief of the Dover Police Department Committee Chief Mark Farrell Three Public Governor Appointees: Chief of the Newark Police Department •Mr. William Collick His proxy is Lieutenant Andrew Rubin New Term Starts Jan 9, 2024, and expires January 9, 2027 Dr. Mark Holodick •Mr. Derrick Deadwyler Delaware Secretary of Department of Education New Term Starts Jan 9, 2024, and expires January 9, 2027 His proxy is Ms. Rosalie Morales •Reverend Dr. Carol Boggerty New Term Starts May 22, 2024, and expires May 22, 2027 4

Police Officer Certification The Police Officer Standards and INITIAL Training Commission is responsible Applicants who are seeking first time with establishing and governing police employment as a Delaware police officer officer certification. Certification is required for anyone authorized to RE-ACTIVATION perform as a police officer in the State of Delaware. Police officers who are changing employment from one Delaware Police Department to another Delaware Police Department RECIPROCITY Police officers employed outside of Delaware who are now seeking employment as a Delaware police officer 5

Police Officer De-Certification Suspend or revoke certification under any of the following circumstances:  a. A certificate was issued due to fraud, mistake, or deceit.  b. A police officer has failed to successfully complete any in-service or advanced training required by the Commission.  c. A police officer has been convicted of, or received a probation before judgment with respect to, a felony, or any local, state or federal criminal offense involving, but not limited to, theft, fraud, or violation of the public trust, or of any drug law.  d. A police officer has been found, after examination by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist, to be psychologically or emotionally unfit to perform the duties or exercise the powers and authority of a police officer.  e. Has received a hearing or who has knowingly and voluntarily waived that individual’s right to such a hearing and: 1. Has been discharged from employment with a law-enforcement agency for a breach of internal discipline; or 2. Has retired or resigned prior to the entry of findings of fact concerning an alleged breach of internal discipline for which the individual could have been legitimately discharged had the individual not retired from or resigned that individual’s position prior to the imposition of discipline by the employing agency.  f. A police officer has been decertified in another jurisdiction. 6

Police Officer TRAINING Minimum Recruit Training Annual Required Training (In-Service) The following mandatory curriculum for police basic training, reflects 584 hours of training as approved Each police officer, certified by POST, will be by POST (COPT). This basic mandatory curriculum is required to complete 16 hours of in-service career required for all police officer appointments, except related training annually. In addition to the above seasonal appointments. 16 hours, the officer must also recertify in C.P.R., AED, First Responders, and Firearms training. Firearms Training emphasizes the practical Additionally, all police officers who perform application of police weapons related to actual uniformed patrol duties or are assigned to combat conditions. The range officer of the investigative units responsible for sex crimes shall involved training facility will attest to the receive at least 2 hours of training every 4 years on qualifications of the respective officer. Officers the detection, prevention and prosecution of must qualify with their departmental issued sexual assault. The training shall be conducted on weapon or weapons. On each qualification date a staggered basis so that half of the eligible the officer must attain an average of 80% of the members of any law-enforcement or police possible score while demonstrating safe weapons organization receive the training in each 2-year handling techniques. period. Elective Training All police officers shall also complete 1 hour of Throughout their careers, Delaware police officers training every 3 years in the detection, prosecution are encouraged and may elect to continue their and prevention of child sexual and physical abuse, professional development by attending training exploitation and domestic violence, and the courses on relevant topics that are in addition to obligations imposed by Delaware law, including any training requirement(s). §903 of Title 16. 7

Delaware Police Academies Delaware Police Training Academies Delaware Police Chiefs have the option to send their recruits and officers to any of the following police academies to complete basic, in-service, and elective training programs and courses in Delaware. • Delaware State Police Academy • Dover Police Academy • New Castle County Police Academy • Wilmington Police Academy 8

Police Accountability Committee (PAC) Establishment: Delaware police departments are required to establish, either individually or in combination with other departments, police accountability committees or boards (PACs), which meet quarterly or more frequently as may be needed Purpose: to “provide advice to departments on policy, training, and other issues relating to or affecting the department and the communities served by the department.” This will result in greater transparency, information gathering and sharing, education, and community engagement. PACs are not expressly empowered to issue or overturn department-issued discipline or to promulgate any policy or departmental procedure. 9

Police Accountability Committee (PAC) Composition • Recommended number of members Member Training needed for an effective PAC is 5-13. • Non-officer members are required, within • Must include a religious leader and one year of appointment, to complete 20 other members of the community who hours of community training with their have been impacted directly or are respective police departments. The training immediate family members or may include ride-a-longs or a citizen’s caregivers of those impacted by the police academy, as well as any juvenile or adult criminal justice demonstrations or other worthwhile courses system. of instruction. • Departments are encouraged to • The required training will provide greater include a diverse membership, insight and understanding of police representing multiple facets of the operations and administration to in turn community, considering race, gender, provide appropriate context for anticipated age, education, demographics, advice and guidance to police leadership. experience, business owners, student • Training will also enhance greater sharing of leadership, criminal justice knowledge and information with the public. background, and at-risk populations. 10

Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC) The Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC) is responsible for providing policy level direction and drafting and implementing state level police accreditation standards for matters related to accreditation. • Develop a statewide police accreditation program with professional standards to ensure consistency of police operations statewide. • Promote cooperation among municipal, county, and state police agencies in addressing statewide accreditation needs in Delaware, • Provide recommendations to the Governor, Attorney General, and the Delaware General Assembly concerning issues related to state level police accreditation standards in Delaware. The DPAC is active in its mission to advance law enforcement professionalism through the establishment of professional standards and the administration of a formal mechanism by which Delaware agencies can be systematically measured, evaluated, and updated. DPAC has implemented 108 standards related to professional policing. House Bill 206 mandates that all police agencies must be accredited by 2028. All police departments are currently proactively working towards state accreditation through the POST/DPAC section of the DSHS. 11

DPAC Commission Members The Commission has twelve (12) members from various law enforcement and public backgrounds, supported by five staff members. Secretary Nathaniel McQueen Jr. Chief Thomas Johnson Chairperson (Appointed by the Governor) Chief of the Dover Police Department Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Chief Wilfredo Campos Security Chief of the Wilmington Police Department Chief Patrick Ogden, University of Delaware His proxy is Major Anthony Bowers Vice-Chairperson The Honorable, David P. Sokola Chair of the Delaware Police Chief’s Council President of the State Senate Kathleen Jennings His Proxy is Senator Marie Pinkney Attorney General Valerie Longhurst Her proxy is Investigator Robert Irwin Speaker of the House of Representatives Colonel Melissa Zebley Her proxy is Representative Franklin Cooke Delaware State Police Superintendent Chief Thomas Spell Her proxy is Major Christy Ballinger President of the Sussex County Police Chiefs Colonel Joseph Bloch Chief Christopher Workman Chief of the New Castle County Police Department President of the Kent County Chiefs Organization His proxy is Captain Patricia Davies Mayor Nicholas Smith, Clayton President of the Delaware League of Governments 12

Accreditation Benefits •Improves officer and public safety •Addresses high risk management issues •Promotes operational efficiency through policy development •Provides a norm for the agency to judge its performance •Provides a basis to correct deficiencies before they become public problems •Requires agencies to commit policies and procedures to writing •Promotes accountability •Verifies compliance •Provides a means of independent evaluation of agency operations •Minimizes an agency’s exposure to liability •Potentially reduces liability insurance costs •Enhances the reputation of the agency, thereby attracting the best qualified candidates for employment •Increases public confidence 13

CALEA & DPAC As of October 29, 2024 14

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Thank You Police Officer Standards and Training & Police Accreditation Commissions 540 S. Dupont Highway, Suite 1A Dover, Delaware 19901 (302) 244-3678 post@delaware.gov 16

ATTACHMENT #2 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting of 10/29/2024 2024

AGENDA • Introduction • Mission/Vision/Values • Management and Organization • Programs, Products, and Services • INTAKE-Service Transition • Logistics and Operations Plan • Marketing Analysis/Plan • Action Plan • Financial Plan 2

The Greater Kent County Coalition, Incorporated was given birth as the result of the City of Dover Unsheltered Working Group which was established by Mayor Robin Christensen. This group comprises organizations, mental health professionals, city officials and concerned citizens who have worked tirelessly to help Delawareans obtain affordable housing, receive the resources and support they desperately need to prevent an unsheltered life event, and navigate individuals through the public health and social services INTRODUCTION systems. Through the meeting and sharing of ideas, needs, concerns, experience, and hopes for a brighter future for our Delawareans in need, Greater Kent County Coalition Incorporated has organized a plan that will bring programming, resources, clarity, and efficacy to execute and accomplish its mission of this mission. We strive to unite in service and have endeavored to build a system that is informed, clear, and seamless for all users, providers, organizations, and government offices.

Our Mission is to address the needs and challenges MISSION faced by the unsheltered population and concerns of our community 1. Housing is a basic need. A. Housing comes first. Then healing. We aim to address the root cause of the current circumstance. B. All unsheltered persons should have equal access to services and programs. VALUES C. All unsheltered have a right to be treated with dignity. Mission/Vision/Values 2. Individualized supporting services are the key to sustaining permanent long-term housing. 3. Family members should be housed together whenever possible. The vision of our organization is to create a VISION society where homelessness is eliminated, and every individual has a safe and stable place to call home.

Management and Organization  The Greater Kent County Coalition, Incorporated will utilize the support, expertise, and resources gathered from the Unsheltered Working Group collaboration of providers of services and individuals focused on the needs of Delawareans coping with being unsheltered and the varying aspects that mark the experience. In addition to the relationships formed with area providers we will be working with area partners to manage the aspects of being unsheltered and dealing with mental health challenges and navigating addiction treatment. Subsequently, we will work with all federal, state, and local offices to navigate individuals through the intake and matching process. Assisting everyone through the planned services for their specific need and position in the journey back to being whole. The Greater Kent County Coalition, Incorporated will provide oversight, resource management, and provider formulation assistance. These supports are meant to maintain effectiveness, and efficiency in management to include reporting, training, advocacy, awareness, funding, policy, regulations, needs assessment, and all organization and management criteria.

The programs offers a range of We are committed to providing comprehensive services to support services. By fostering partnerships individuals experiencing being unsheltered, helping them regain and leveraging resources, these stability, self-sufficiency, and a path to permanent housing. Our programs aim to empower dedicated staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that individuals, promote social inclusion, and ultimately end the everyone has access to the resources and assistance they need to unsheltered experience. overcome unsheltered events and rebuild their lives. 1. Emergency shelter assistance 1. Shelter Programs: Programs, 2. Transitional housing programs 2. Job Training Programs 3. Case management services Products, 3. Mental Health Programs 4. Outreach Programs 4. Mental health counseling and 5. Public Policy Programs 5. Substance abuse treatment and counseling Services 6. Job training and employment assistance 7. Life skills workshops 8. Health and wellness programs 9. Legal aid services 10. Housing advocacy and support 11. Outreach programs 12. Health care 13. Food and toiletry assistance 14. Clothing assistance 15. Storage 16. Transportation

 Multiple Access Points (Assessment Hubs/Locations for service) Access  All providers, agencies, and users have access to assessment, resources, INTAKE guidelines, and contact list.  Streamline, seamless processing. SERVICE Assess  Standardized Assessment Tool-HMIS TRANSITION  All providers can see client stage in service, timelines, appointments, progress, etc.  All providers can access placement information in real time to move the client to  continue the assessment process and move the client to next stage in service . Assign  Central Referral System will be available to assign services.  Eligibility Matching to appropriate services according to need can be assigned and steps to complete documentation can be processed.  Follow-up, communication, and progress reviews can be assigned and managed.  Maintain demographic information and keep open lines of communication with Accountability all clients, their progress and teams.  Maintain processes to monitor cracks in the operational systems that would lead to lapses in client progress plans.  Monitor referrals and denials to maintain continuous movement in service.

INTAKE SERVICE TRANSITION

PROCESS FLOW UNSHELTERED TO HOUSED This process flow is based on intake, assessments, availability of units and where they are placed at the time of entry.

The operational plan for Greater Kent County Coalition Corp. focuses on key initiatives to address the issue effectively. The plan includes outreach programs to connect the homeless individuals, providing access to shelter, food, and medical services. Additionally, the coalition will work on advocacy efforts to raise awareness and mobilize support for policy changes to improve prevention and intervention for the unsheltered. Collaboration with local organizations, government agencies, and community stakeholders is a central component of the plan to maximize resources and impact. Monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of different interventions will also be implemented to ensure continuous improvement and effectiveness in addressing the unsheltered experience within the community. Key steps: 1.Needs Assessment: Conduct a thorough assessment of the homeless population to identify their specific needs and challenges. 2.Resource Mobilization: Develop partnerships with local businesses, government agencies, and community organizations to secure funding and resources for homelessness initiatives. 3.Service Coordination: Coordinate with existing service providers to ensure seamless delivery of Logistics and services such as housing assistance, mental health support, and job training. 4.Advocacy and Awareness: Raise awareness about homelessness issues through community events, Operations social media campaigns, and advocacy efforts to promote policy change and public support. 5.Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish monitoring mechanisms to track progress, evaluate outcomes, Plan and make necessary adjustments to improve the effectiveness of the coalition's initiatives. 6.Sustainability: Develop a long-term sustainability plan to ensure the coalition's continued impact Logistics and and success in addressing the unsheltered in the community through thoughtful reporting, research, statistics, evaluation of services and resources, and finance. Operations Plan

 Raise awareness: Action  Collaboration Planning  Outreach programs  Advocacy  Fundraising  Monitoring and evaluation  Oversight and Quality Control  Task forces:  Reporting and Review  Assessment

The financial plan for the Greater Kent County Coalition aims to secure sustainable funding sources to support their programs and initiatives. The plan includes a diversified fundraising strategy that involves soliciting donations from individuals, applying for grants from government and private foundations, organizing fundraising events, and forming partnerships with businesses and community organizations for sponsorships. Additionally, a budget will be created outlining projected expenses for staff salaries, outreach activities, administrative costs, housing assistance, job training, mental health services, addiction management, and program development. Regular financial monitoring, evaluation, and reporting will ensure transparency and accountability in managing the funds to achieve the coalition's mission of addressing the unsheltered experience in the community effectively. The goal is to secure long-term financial stability to effectively address the unsheltered experience in the community and provide much- needed support to those in need. DEMCO 30- year Nonprofit and the Delaware State News Nonprofit of the Year is currently the fiscal sponsor and will work collaboratively with the coalition FINANCIAL/INVESTMENT PLAN

Financial  Monetary donations  Vouchers/coupons Property and Land Volunteer  Donations  Event  $1 homes  Peer counselors  Mobile cart workers  Intake coordinators  Advocacy events Food and Clothing  Awareness events  Educational events Business/Personal services Expertise  Physicians (health, eye,  Finance  dental)  Law  Barbers/Stylist  Regulations  Pro bono legal assistance  Employment preparedness Resources  Life coach  Medical-Doctors, Nurses, and Medical professionals  Security-Law enforcement, lawyers, and public leaders. PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES to offer the unsheltered population the following:

THANK YOU Alex Cropper, Chair Leandra Casson, Vice Chair