SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC) - Direction to Acting City Planner regarding Ch 66

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING A Special Council Meeting was held on October 9, 2017 at 6:01 p.m. with Council President Slavin presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson (arrived at 6:04 p.m., departed at 6:13 p.m., and returned at 6:14 p.m.), Mr. Sudler (arrived at 6:07 p.m., departed at 6:13 p.m., and returned at 6:26 p.m.), Mr. Neil, Mr. Lewis (arrived at 6:03 p.m.), Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Council staff members present were Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, Mrs. McDowell, and Mr. Rodriguez. Mr. Diaz was also present. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Mr. Neil moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4) - strategy sessions, including those involving legal advice or opinion from an attorney-at-law, with respect to collective bargaining or pending or potential litigation, but only when an open meeting would have an adverse effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 6:02 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:37 p.m. ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION (ITEM #2-A) - DIRECTION TO ACTING CITY PLANNER WITH REGARD TO ENFORCEMENT OF OR AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 66 OF THE DOVER CODE OF ORDINANCES During the executive session, a strategy session was held with respect to potential litigation. Mr. Hare moved for staff to continue efforts to reach compromise on the issue on or before December 1, 2017; absent a compromise, enforcement of the ordinance would begin on December 1, 2017, and Council will schedule an Executive Session update on the matter for November 13, 2017. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lindell and unanimously carried. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of October 9, 2017 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2017\10-09-2017 - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC) - Direction to Acting City Planner regarding Ch 66.wpd