Monday, July 27, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
AI summary
At the July 27, 2026 Dover City Council meeting, Council adopted Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 as amended (5-4 vote) after extensive debate and reconsideration, prohibiting playing games on arterial/high-capacity roads, non-residential streets, or between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and prohibiting leaving play equipment unattended in streets or public rights-of-way for 60 minutes or more. Council also unanimously approved the City's Dual Employment Policy, confirmed mayoral appointments to various municipal boards, and accepted committee reports, including discussions on opioid settlement fund accountability and long-term fiscal solvency.
Move for adoption of the consent agenda.
Passed. 7 yes, 2 abstain
Move to amend Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 to add on line 10 after unlawful 'on arterial "high capacity" roads, or non-residential streets, or between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.'
Passed. 6 yes, 3 no
Move for adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 as amended.
Passed. 5 yes, 4 no
Move for reconsideration of Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 to reconsider the 30-minute time limit.
Passed. 6 yes, 3 no
Move to amend line 16 of Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 to reflect 60 minutes and strike 30 minutes.
Passed. 5 yes, 4 no
Adopt Ordinance #2026-05 with Staff Amendment (SA #1), as amended.
Passed. 5 yes, 4 no
Move for adoption of the agenda.
Passed 9 yes.
Move for adoption of the Dual Employment Policy.
Passed 9 yes.
Move that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 be acknowledged by title only.
Passed 9 yes.
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Adoption of Agenda
Council voted to adopt the meeting agenda.
Adoption of Consent Agenda
Approval of routine consent items including Council and Committee minutes, quarterly reports, and mayoral board appointments.
20. Proposed Dual Employment Policy
Consideration and adoption of a citywide Dual Employment Policy clarifying application to all city staff and council employees.
21. Final Reading - Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 with SA #1 (Playing Games and Storing Equipment in Streets and Public Places)
Amending Chapter 70 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Sec. 70-4 regarding throwing/kicking objects and leaving play equipment in streets and public rights-of-way.
9 in person, 1 remote.