REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Regular Council Meeting was held on January 13, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Hare presiding. Council members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Slavin, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell. Staff members present were Major Stump, Ms. Peddicord, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, Fire Chief Rhodes, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was also present. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Hare declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council was not in official session and could not take formal action. Mrs. Claudia Johnson, owner of 32 Wyoming Avenue and 391 Beechwood Avenue, spoke about the hardship that the Clean Hands Act places on the residents and the need for a review of the vacant property ordinance to prevent the hardship. The invocation was given by Bishop Thomas L. Holsey, followed by a moment of silence for Deputy City Solicitor William Pepper and his family and the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Slavin requested that item #3, Selection of the Chief of Police, be renumbered as item #7. Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, as amended, seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried. Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Sudler and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 2019 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 9, 2019 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Sudler and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS - DR. WILMA MISHOE The City Clerk read the following Certificate into the record: CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION Presented to Dr. Wilma Mishoe It is with sincere appreciation and admiration that we honor your momentous 40-year career in higher education. We recognize the historic event of having served as the first female Chief Executive at Delaware State University, continuing your father's legacy. We recognize the outstanding leadership and immeasurable contributions made to the students, faculty, and administration.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2020 PAGE 2 Congratulations on your retirement and best wishes on your future endeavors! On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen and Councilman Sudler presented the Certificate to Dr. Wilma Mishoe. Dr. Mishoe stated that it had been an honor to serve not just Delaware State University, but to represent the City of Dover and the state of Delaware all around the world and she thanked the City for the recognition and her family and church for being there with her. PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-21 A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider adoption of the 2019 City of Dover Comprehensive Plan. Council President Hare reminded members of the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government." Mr. Sudler moved that the Final Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2019-21 be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of December 9, 2019.) Mr. Dave Hugg, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the 2019 City of Dover Comprehensive Plan and the review process that was undertaken by Planning Staff. He noted that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended adoption of the ordinance. Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner, reviewed the comments and requests received during the public comment period and the Planning Commission’s recommendations related to those requests. Responding to Mr. Polce, Mr. Hugg stated that the requests with affirmative Staff recommendations have been incorporated into the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan and its map series and the requests with negative Staff recommendations were not included in the final draft plan. He noted that they would not be making those changes unless Council members concurred. Mr. Hugg advised that the Planning Commission recommendations would be incorporated into the final document as corrections once Council acts favorably upon them. Mr. Anderson requested Mr. Hugg to explain mixed use, which would affect a lot of areas. Responding, Mr. Hugg stated that mixed use is a zoning classification that recognizes both the historic pattern of development in the City and the fact that in some neighborhoods the way property is used is not necessarily the majority of the activity. He noted that the residential zoning classification is pretty straightforward; however, the downtown area has been impacted by 200 to 300 years of land use decisions so mixed use is a category that is intended to be broader with more flexibility. Mr. Hugg advised that there was a matrix on page 1226/1227 of the document in Chapter 12 that shows how the land use and the land development categories match up against the zoning.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2020 PAGE 3 Mr. Neil reviewed the changes that he had recommended, as follows: • Include a note that the City does not provide for healthcare, social services or education; • Include a note in either Chapter eight or nine that the City Council has approved a lodging tax dedicated to the infrastructure of the City; • Update the housing figures to reflect NCALL’s home ownership work; and • Change the language in Chapter 15 on page 15/6 to urge access to Route 1 from Garrison Park Center, noting that it is already listed in Chapter nine on page 9/16. Mr. Taylor asked if mass transit, such as a railway system or civil air terminal, was a consideration in the Plan. Responding, Mr. Hugg advised that there were formal processes for amending and implementing the Plan. He also noted that the document weighs heavily in the work of the Metropolitan Planning agency and influences the City’s relationships with DelDOT in terms of long range transportation planning. Mr. Hugg advised that they were looking at an air cargo terminal and motor freight transportation. Council President Hare declared the public hearing open. Mr. John Pardee, Baird Mandalas Brockstedt LLC, stated that he was in favor of the plan, generally. With regard to Request #1, Draper Farm Properties, he advised that they agree that a commercial zone would be too intensive and that a mixed use zone would be appropriate. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg advised that the designation of the land use category does not preclude or authorize any particular design or development decision and the property would be required to go through the zoning and site plan processes, which would include a review by DelDOT. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Paradee stated that there were currently no particular plans for the properties belonging to Mt. Zion AME Church (requests #4A - #4M). He noted that the church owns a number of disparate properties with different zonings and setbacks in a three-block area within the City. Mr. Paradee advised that the church is looking for, in its vision to deliver its message to the community, the ability to have some flexibility for growth such as an expanded fellowship hall and a residence for employees or the Reverend on-site, thereby creating a small campus that is integrated and makes sense for the future vision of the church. Mr. Paradee advised that they agree with Staff’s recommendation for a mixed use zone. Referring to request #3, Harman Brothers LLC - White Oak Road, Mr. Pardee advised that this was a composite of three or four parcels, all but one of which is already zoned C-2 commercial. He stated that they were asking for the last parcel to be changed from open space to commercial to match the rest of the properties. Responding to Mr. Lindell, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that the Institutional and Office (IO) zoning classification is typically used for professional offices, schools, colleges, universities, and other public institutions such as civic buildings. She noted that most of the large school sites and large campus-like establishments throughout the City now have an IO zoning classification. The uses of churches and schools can occur in some of our other zoning districts, but the IO zoning, that is the primary focus for at least large campus-like establishments for those types of uses.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2020 PAGE 4 Mrs. Melson-Williams advised that Chapter 12 discusses institutional land uses and the land use matrix, which focuses primarily on the IO zoning district but notes that uses can be conditionally approved through a special review process. She stated that all properties in the City of Dover have a zoning classification with a list of uses that are permitted without any specialized review process and conditional uses with a very specific review process. Mrs. Melson-Williams advised that if the use is not in one of those two lists, then the Code is considered silent and it would not be permitted in that zone. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mrs. Melson-Williams stated that Staff could do map comparisons to provide the locations and zoning designations of the emergency shelters located in Dover. Ms. Ann Smith, NAACP Central Branch president, asked if, in the process of developing the Plan, the 43% black and the 47% white population had input into the Plan. Responding, Mr. Hugg stated that the Plan was posted on the website, there were a number of workshops and public hearings, they met with a number of interest groups, and they did a survey citywide that was both on the website and in hard copy throughout the City library and other places to offer the public as many opportunities as they wanted to avail themselves of an opportunity to not only talk to them about what was going on in the city and what they liked or did not like about the existing Comprehensive Plan, but what they would like the new Comprehensive Plan to address. Ms. Smith expressed concern that the make up of the City Committees should reflect the population that is served. There being no one else present wishing to speak, Council President Hare declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Polce moved for adoption of Ordinance #2019-21 as amended by the Planning Commission’s recommendations for requests numbered one, three, four, five, and six, and that the 2019 City of Dover Comprehensive Plan be submitted to the Governor for certification. The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and by a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted Ordinance #2019-21, as follows: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 22 - Municipalities, Chapter 7 - Planning Commission, Section 701 - Establishment; Membership, of the Delaware Code, the City of Dover established a Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, Title 22 - Municipalities, Chapter 7 - Planning Commission, Section 702 - Comprehensive Development Plan, Paragraph (e) of the Delaware Code requires that at least every ten years, a municipality's adopted comprehensive plan shall be "revised, updated, and amended as necessary, and readopted"; and WHEREAS, at a special meeting on December 2, 2008, the Dover Planning Commission reviewed and approved the 2008 Dover Comprehensive Plan (Final Draft dated October 31, 2008), and forwarded it, with revisions, to the City Council for adoption; and

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2020 PAGE 5 WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the 2008 Comprehensive Plan on January 5, 2009 and then on February 9, 2009 approved Ordinance #2008-44 to adopt the Planning Commission's recommended Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 22 - Municipalities, Chapter 7 - Planning Commission, Section 702 - Comprehensive Development Plan, of the Delaware Code, the City of Dover adopted a comprehensive plan update known as the 2008 Comprehensive Plan on February 9, 2009; and WHEREAS, having adopted a comprehensive plan in 2009, the City desires to comply with the provisions of Title 22 - Municipalities, Chapter 7 - Planning Commission, Section 702 - Comprehensive Development Plan, Paragraph (e), of the Delaware Code by reviewing and updating the 2008 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 22 - Municipalities, Chapter 7 - Planning Commission, Section 702 - Comprehensive Development Plan, of the Delaware Code, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on December 16, 2019 to consider the approval of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan (Final DRAFT dated December 3, 2019) and forward it along with any recommendations to the City Council for adoption; and WHEREAS, the City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the 2019 Comprehensive Plan on January 13, 2020 and then act on Ordinance #2019-21 to adopt the Planning Commission's recommended Comprehensive Plan; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THAT the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover adopt The Dover Plan: 2019 Comprehensive Plan - "Planning for a Bigger Better Dover", as amended, and submit the Plan to the Governor for Certification. EFFECTIVE DATE: The 2019 Comprehensive Plan shall become effective upon the receipt of the certification by the Governor. ADOPTED: JANUARY 13, 2020 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-01 - REQUESTING THE 150TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE TO CONTINUE INVESTMENT AND SUPPORT OF WESLEY COLLEGE AS INTENDED BY THE HIGHER EDUCATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND Mr. Sudler moved to read Resolution No. 2020-01 by title only, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Mr. Slavin advised that he had a perceived conflict of interest on this issue in that his wife is an employee of Wesley college and would remove himself from the chamber during the discussion. By unanimous consent, Resolution No. 2020-01 was unanimously adopted (Slavin abstaining) as follows:

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2020 PAGE 6 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE 150TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE TO CONTINUE INVESTMENT AND SUPPORT OF WESLEY COLLEGE AS INTENDED BY THE HIGHER EDUCATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND WHEREAS, Wesley College was founded on September 1, 1873; and WHEREAS, Wesley College has been a treasured resource for The City of Dover and The State of Delaware throughout its almost 150-year history; and WHEREAS, Wesley College's main campus occupies fifty (50) acres of land and occupies nineteen (19) buildings in the heart of the City of Dover; and WHEREAS, Greater than 50% of Wesley College's student body are Delawareans; and WHEREAS, Over 80% of Wesley College graduates remain in Delaware following graduation; and WHEREAS, Wesley College has of over 300 employees, and is one of the largest employers in Kent County; and WHEREAS, Wesley College is the only institution in the state besides Delaware State University that is a designated Title III eligible school: and WHEREAS, Wesley College is one of the State's major healthcare providers, with one of the top Nursing (Undergraduate and Graduate) programs, and the only Masters of Occupational Therapy program, in the State; and, WHEREAS, Wesley College contributes nearly Eighty Million Dollars ($80,000,000.00) to the local Kent County Economy; and WHEREAS, Wesley College exists to liberate and empower its students with the knowledge, skills, ethical attitudes and capacity for critical thinking needed to achieve personal and professional goals and to contribute to the local and global society; and WHEREAS, the l50th General Assembly allowed Wesley College the privilege of being awarded Higher Education Economic Development Investment Funds to be expended to supplement investments that Delaware's institutes of higher education are making to improve job growth, job retention and economic development in the State. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council respectfully request the l50th General Assembly of the State of Delaware continue investment and support of Wesley College as intended by the Higher Education Economic Development Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council commend Wesley College on their efforts to date in improving their fiscal efficiency and increased educational opportunities, as well as economic growth for our region, state, and community.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2020 PAGE 7 AND FINALLY, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council direct the City Clerk to make this resolution a part of the permanent records of the City of Dover as a lasting symbol of appreciation and gratitude to the 150th General Assembly of the State of Delaware for recognizing the vital importance of Wesley College to the City of Dover and Kent County. ADOPTED: JANUARY 13, 2020 MONTHLY REPORTS - NOVEMBER 2019 By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Sudler, the following monthly reports were accepted by consent agenda: City Assessor's Report City Council’s Community Enhancement Fund Report City Manager's Report City Planner's Report Controller/Treasurer's Budget Report Fire Chief's Report Police Chief's Report QUARTERLY REVIEW - CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN (CIP) Members were provided the Quarterly Report for the Capital Investment Plan (CIP) as of December 31, 2019. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Report for the Capital Investment Plan (CIP) as of December 31, 2019. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. SELECTION OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE Mr. Sudler moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(9) - Personnel matters in which the names, competency and abilities of individual employees are discussed, unless the employee requests that such a meeting be open. The motion was seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried. The Regular Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 8:36 p.m. and reconvened at 9:31 p.m. Mayor Christiansen read the following into the record: “Good evening members of the Council, staff, general public, I'd like take this opportunity to publicly thank the Chief of Police Selection Committee for their efforts in filling this most vital position in the City of Dover. I'd like to recognize City Manager Donna Mitchell, HR Director Kim Hawkins, Council President Bill Hare and Councilman Ralph Taylor. With due diligence they waded through 22 applications which were very diverse and were from across the country. In numerous meetings, we whittled those down to six candidates who were

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2020 PAGE 8 chosen to be spoken to as moving through the process and finally we ended with three down to two to the final one which I will make as part of the presentation. It is important that the public understand that they fulfill that responsibility to the members of this Council who asked us to take that responsibility on, but more over we fulfilled our responsibility to the citizens of the City of Dover. With due diligence, integrity, fidelity, and professionalism along with the best openness that we were allowed in accordance with the processes of hiring individuals. We were advised by a labor lawyer, Mike Stafford, who provided us with information as we moved along through the process. At this point in time before I move on further into this presentation, I would once again also like to publicly thank Deputy Chief Tim Stump for his outstanding job as he did as acting chief of the department. He is truly a dedicated public servant to our citizens and to our City and I value his service greatly, but I also value his friendship. Thanks again, chief. As advised by the committee's attorney, I will now give the members of Council an overview of the qualifications of the candidate which led to the recommendation of the name that we will mention. I have been given advice and information and the permission from that candidate to use his name. So I will recommend the name of Thomas Johnson for the position of Chief of the Dover Police Department. I'll give the members of Council an overview of his qualifications. Thomas Johnson is a 24 year veteran of the Upper Darby Police Department in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He's a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. He is an adjunct professor for the University of Pennsylvania. His current position is captain of training and professional standards reporting directly to the superintendent of police. His current responsibilities include continuing education for the members of his department operational training. He is deep in the hiring process of new officers, credentialing policy procedure, and internal affairs. He has served six years as captain of the administration with responsibilities including the uniform crime report, police records, station security, cellblock security, budget management, community affairs, community policing, support functions and specialty units such as SORT and other teams. He has served on the command staff for the last eight years and has over 14 years of leadership experience in the Upper Darby Police Department. His current special projects include directing a comprehensive update of the policy manual for his department, release supervised training program developed in collaboration with Penn State University and chairing the committee responsible for acquisition of a custom crime scene response vehicle. Other duties throughout his career, he has worked in community affairs policing, directing a NARCAN program, and the addiction recovery of referral system, the administration of the budget, police records, the uniform crime report, fixed assets, facilities, and the civilian staff, responsibility for the operation of the DUI task force of the highway patrol unit, which is their motorcycle unit and the accident investigation unit. He is a veteran paramedic, nationally certified. He is a volunteer firefighter. His current agency is the largest municipal agency in Delaware County and is one of the most populous in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He and his department serve diverse neighborhoods representing an estimated 100 separate cultures, student body at a number of institutions of higher learning within the confines of the Upper Darby Police Department which they have folks that speak over 70 different languages. He is well versed in diversity.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2020 PAGE 9 His interview demonstrated his knowledge of today's police trends and needs as well as his understanding of the administrative side of the police agency. He also portrayed his patience and active listening and learning skills. At this time Mr. President, I would take the opportunity to ask yourself or Councilman Taylor to build upon the report that I have given and I once again offer to you the name of Thomas Johnson to be the next police chief of the Dover Police Department and I yield the floor to you Mr. President.” Mr. Taylor stated that as a retired Dover police officer and a member of the search committee he was looking for certain abilities within the new chief. The abilities to guide, train, direct, motivate, inspire and unite, unite, unite our community. To guide you got to have vision. To train you must understand your community. To direct you must be a leader of leaders. To motivate you have to make every officer want to do better each and every day that they are here serving our community. To inspire, again you make people better. To unite you must collaborate. Chief Johnson has exceeded those criteria. Chief Johnson fully understands he is new only at this position, but not at life, not at being a police officer. Mr. Taylor advised that Chief Johnson has implemented numerous diversity programs and is aware that we cannot arrest our way out of the opioid epidemic that we face, the gang violence, the homelessness, a progressive downtown that's on the verge of exploding into something positive. Chief Johnson understands that he has a role here and his role is more than just the chief who was telling people that you're under arrest, it is the chief that is building a community. He understands these things and I wholeheartedly support him. Chief Johnson understands that when he succeeds, we all succeed. If I had to do it all over again, I would select chief Johnson again, thank you very much. Council President Hare stated that he remembers Mr. Johnson saying that if he was to get the position, it would not be about him. It would be about the officers that work for him, making sure they have what they need and the community, making sure the community has what it needs and that one of his roles is to ensure that he is a leader in getting that for his officers and the community. He wants to reach out to the community and have meetings within the neighborhoods, within the communities, and find out what the issues are and if they are being addressed. Council President Hare noted that Mr. Johnson wants to expand hiring opportunities and to reach out to different areas so we have a diverse group of candidates applying and not just one or two people. He wants to have a bigger pool to choose from so he can make his force diverse. Mr. Hare noted that Mr. Johnson is also experienced in budgeting and is very qualified. Mr. Sudler thanked Mayor Christiansen and the Committee for their due diligence and for looking at the diversity and the diversity initiative that will be moving forward. He stated that he had the utmost confidence that the right person was selected. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mayor Christiansen stated that Mr. Johnson would be available in the early part of February. Mayor Christiansen reaffirmed that he was submitting for the approval of Council the name of Thomas Johnson to be the next Police Chief of the Dover Police Department.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2020 PAGE 10 Mr. Sudler moved to consent to Mayor Christiansen's appointment of Thomas Johnson as the Chief of Police. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lindell. Mr. Anderson stated that he had concerns earlier regarding an unintentional hiccup in the process; however, it appears that the candidate is very qualified and is going to bring a strong plan to address issues of crime in this community and to keep building upon the foundation of diversity and inclusion that has been started in our Police Department. Someone who has strong experience in budgeting and I think he should definitely be given a chance. Mr. Anderson encouraged everyone to look at what he brings to the table and not be distracted by other issues but remember that we have a City that is in need of long term leadership and a crime strategy and so they need to act and he supports this action. Mr. Taylor stated that it was mandated by the Committee that this new Chief of Police live within the City limits. He stated that he believes that living outside the City, taking City resources elsewhere is not doing them any favors. Mr. Taylor said that he believes that the new Police Chief needs to live amongst them and be a part of this community. The motion to consent to Mayor Christiansen's appointment of Thomas Johnson as the Chief of Police was carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mayor Christiansen once again thanked the solicitor for some of his sage advice during this process. CONTRACT SERVICES FOR LIBRARY MANAGEMENT Mr. Matt Harline, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis Regarding Contract Services for Library Management. Staff recommended authorizing the City Manager and her designees to enter into an agreement for library management services with Library Systems & Services, LLC for an amount not to exceed $200,000. The agreement will be for one year. Any extension of the contract would require a full Request for Proposal process. Mr. Neil, noting that he was a big fan of the Library, stated that he hopes that they uphold the standard of programming, which is truly outstanding. Mr. Anderson stated that, according to section 2-82, this item should have been brought to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee because there are a number of policy implications and questions associated with this, some of which have to do with long term problems. He asked if LS&S has a database and if they are just going to look at their database with no regard for the hard work they are trying to do with diversity and inclusion or if they are encouraging local applicants. Mr. Anderson also asked what the hiring standards were and if their hiring process had been investigated. Mr. Harline stated that this is a difficult position and in this market apparently it is a very difficult hire to find. He noted that they went through a process and had a couple of candidates, one of which took another position before the City did the hiring. Mr. Harline stated that the other candidate was not what they were looking for.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2020 PAGE 11 Mr. Anderson expressed concern with LS&S’s involvement in the hiring of a long-term library director. Responding, Mr. Harline advised that he would also participate in that hiring process. Responding to Mr. Polce, Mr. Harline advised that a “pay for success” modeling was not included in the contract. Mr. Neil moved for approval of Staff’s recommendation to authorize the City Manager and her designees to enter into an agreement for library management services with Library Systems & Services, LLC for an amount not to exceed $200,000. The agreement will be for one year. Any extension of the contract would require a full Request for Proposal process. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. DISCHARGE OF BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SUBCOMMITTEE (LINDELL) Mr. Lindell advised members that, due to concern over the recent resignations of subcommittee members, he relayed to Mayor Christiansen and members of City Council that he thought a discussion about the discharge of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee was warranted, given the mass turnover as well as some other issues. He stated that he requested that this item be placed on the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee agenda; however, the Committee Chair, Councilman Taylor, disagreed and the item was placed on the Council agenda for discussion. Members discussed at length their concerns with the subcommittee, the benefit of having the subcommittee and its accomplishments, and other issues needing attention. Mr. Neil called the question, which was unanimously carried. Mr. Slavin moved to refer this item to the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Polce and unanimously carried. FINAL READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2019-20 Council President Hare reminded members of the public that copies of the proposed ordinance were available at the entrance of the Council Chambers or on the City’s website at www.cityofdover.com under “Government.” Mr. Sudler moved that the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of December 9, 2019.) By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Polce, Council, by a unanimous roll call vote, adopted Ordinance #2019-20, as follows: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 102 - Taxation, Article IV - Abatement of Real Estate Taxes, Section 102-113 - Qualifications, Paragraph (d) of the Dover Code be amended to read as follows:

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2020 PAGE 12 Sec. 102-113. - Qualifications. (d) Any persons purchasing residential real property in which they will reside within the downtown redevelopment high priority target area defined in Appendix C shall be given tax relief from the payment of real estate taxes in the following manner: first year of ownership, total tax abatement; second year of ownership, 75 percent tax abatement; third year of ownership, 50 percent tax abatement; fourth year of ownership, 25 percent tax abatement; fifth year of ownership, no tax abatement. Provided however that the homeowner is required to occupy the home as their principal place of residence during the entire time that the taxes are abated and if the property ceases to be their principal place of residence at any time during the four-year period of abatement, then they shall lose their right of abatement and shall be required to pay immediately all taxes abated up to the time that the home ceases to be their principal residence. In order to obtain the tax abatement, the homeowner must make application by affidavit submitted to the city assessor showing qualification for the abatement and each year thereafter, submit a similar affidavit showing their continued right to the abatement. If qualification for the abatement ceases within the four-year period of abatement the homeowner is required to notify the city assessor of the lack of qualification for the abatement and within 90 days from the date the qualification ceases, pay all taxes abated in the past. ADOPTED: JANUARY 13, 2020 CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS None. COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Sudler congratulated the new Police Chief. Mr. Anderson announced that there would be a free public event at noon on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 20, 2020 at Delaware State University. He stated that it was going to be a tremendous event and encouraged everyone to attend and to remember this important event. Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2020 PAGE 13 All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of January 13, 2020 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2020\01-13-2020 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL.wpd