REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Regular City Council Meeting was held by video conference on April 27, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President Hare presiding. Council members present via video or telephone were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil (arrived at 7:40 p.m.), Mr. Slavin, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Lindell. Staff members present via video or telephone were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Peddicord, Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Hugg, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Christiansen was absent. The invocation was given by Councilman Taylor, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Anderson moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried. Mr. Anderson requested that item #3 - Quarterly Revenue Report, be removed from the consent agenda. Mr. Slavin moved for adoption of the consent agenda, as amended, seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Neil absent). ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2020 - VIOLATIONS OF THE DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of January 22, 2020, Violations of the Dangerous Building Ordinance, were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Slavin, seconded by Mr. Anderson and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2020 The Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of February 10, 2020 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Slavin, seconded by Mr. Anderson and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 13, 2020 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 13, 2020 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Slavin, seconded by Mr. Anderson and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. QUARTERLY REVENUE REPORT Members were provided the Quarterly Revenue Report as of March 31, 2020. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Donna Mitchell, City Manager, stated that collections were down $1.8 million over last year. She advised that Staff would be looking at the FY-21 projected numbers once they receive the DEFAC report. Mr. Anderson moved for acceptance of the Quarterly Revenue Report as of March 31, 2020, seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 27, 2020 PAGE 2 ANNEXATION REQUEST - 679 HORSEPOND ROAD, OWNED BY JACJIM, LLC Mr. David Hugg III, Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the Petition to Annex and Rezone Property located at 679 Horsepond Road, owned by JACJIM, LLC. He noted that this property is identified as a Category 1: High Priority Annexation Area in the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and annexation would continue the desire to eliminate enclaves and create sound complete neighborhoods and boundaries for the City. Mr. Hugg advised that this property was currently being used for wholesale activities and was primarily being annexed to allow the owner to expand his business and build an additional building, which he cannot do on his existing site with onsite water and sewer systems. He noted that services which would be provided by the owner at his expense. Mr. Hugg noted that Mr. Steve Davies of Apex Engineering was available to answer any questions relating to this property or its use. Staff recommended proceeding with annexation of the subject property. Mr. Cole moved to recommend proceeding with annexation of the subject property, as recommended by Staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. DISCUSSION - STRATEGY TO REOPEN THE CITY Mr. Taylor, noting that Governor Carney has a three-phased plan for lifting the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, suggested the following for consideration: • Create an Ordinance Committee to develop ordinances for the new rules that may be required as a result of the pandemic. Mr. Taylor cited panhandling as a violation of the social distancing rules as an example. • Installation of handwashing stations. • Entering into or modifying existing Memorandums of Understanding with the Delaware State Police, the Capitol Police, Delaware State University’s Police Department, and Capitol school district’s constables to assist with the safety aspect of lifting the stay-at-home order, particularly in the downtown area. • Offering Driftwood Spirits another location and streamlining the process to move them from their downtown location. PRESENTATION - 2019 DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL REPORT Mrs. Diane Laird, Executive Director of the Downtown Dover Partnership, reviewed the 2019 Downtown Dover Partnership’s Annual Report. By unanimous consent the 2019 Downtown Dover Partnership Annual Report was accepted. CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS None.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 27, 2020 PAGE 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Council President Hare announced that there would be a Special Council meeting on Monday, May 4, 2020 for presentations and questions and answers by candidates for Council President. He suggested that any member that wished to be considered should submit their names to the City Clerk. Mr. Anderson thanked everyone for the great work that is being done by the City employees during trying times and offered words of encouragement. He also encouraged people, at this particular time, to avoid the playground equipment which could have areas that are not disinfected and, instead, use the parks to play ball, throw frisbees, exercise, or play with their children while maintaining social distancing. Mr. Anderson stated that he hoped everyone had a happy Holy week and wished his Muslim friends a blessed and reflective Ramadan. Mr. Taylor invited anyone interested in participating in a shift for the downtown neighborhood watch to contact him. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of April 27, 2020 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2020\04-27-2020 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES.wpd