ANNUAL

ANNUAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Annual City Council Meeting was held on May 9, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Christiansen presiding. Council members present were Mr. Sudler, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Hare. Staff members present were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Peddicord, Mr. Hugg, Mrs. Melson- Williams, Mr. Rodriguez, and Ms. Bennett. OPEN FORUM The Open Forum was held at 6:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting. Council President Sudler declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that Council was not in official session and could not take formal action. There were no members of the public that wished to speak during the Open Forum. PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS The colors were presented by Dover High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC). INVOCATION The invocation was given by Elder Ellis B. Louden. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by South Dover Elementary 4th Grade Spanish Immersion Class. NATIONAL ANTHEM The National Anthem was sung by Dover High School Student, Shaunice Baker. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT/VICE-MAYOR Mayor Christiansen opened the floor for nominations for Council President/Vice-Mayor for 2022/2023. Mr. Taylor moved to nominate Mr. Sudler to serve as Council President/Vice-Mayor for 2022/2023, seconded by Mr. Rocha. Mrs. Arndt moved to nominate Mr. Neil to serve as Council President/Vice-Mayor for 2022/2023, seconded by Mr. Anderson. Mr. Rocha moved that open ballot be used to elect Council President/Vice Mayor, seconded by Mr. Taylor.

Mr. Neil stated that in this Democratic society, we have a secret ballot. He further explained the reason is it helps prevent division, so no one knows who voted and we come together afterwards. Mr. Neil stated he was opposed to the motion. He further stated he believes there should be a secret ballot and the City Solicitor should tabulate the votes in the caucus room after ballots are collected. Mr. Anderson stated he appreciated the Councilman giving the history of this body and voting for Council President has been done both ways. Mr. Anderson explained he has personally always supported a secret ballot with the exception of last year due to COVID and meeting via WebEx. Mr. Anderson further explained he was not satisfied we had a mechanism to achieve a secret ballot with transparency while meeting virtually via WebEx. Mr. Anderson explained that was an exception. Mr. Anderson explained because Council is a body of only nine people, everyone has to get along. Mr. Anderson stated a secret ballot has served Council very well in the past and he believes it will serve well into the future. It is a tradition worth keeping. Mr. Anderson stated the way a secret ballot works, there will be transparency because there will be ballots and if anybody wants to audit it, they can because there will be a paper trail, unlike online. Mr. Anderson explained when the ballots are counted, it can be counted in front of everybody and when it gets to five votes and then stop counting. All of Council can see who wins. He stated there is no need to go beyond five because that is the victory and the majority. Mr. Anderson explained there are reasons why the American tradition of a secret ballot has existed and he will not bore everyone with the details. Mr. Anderson stated the secret ballot is a hallowed American tradition he believe is worth keeping and it is a transparent system. Mr. Anderson further explained now that we are not in COVID lock down, we are pretty good at achieving it. Mr. Anderson stated he believes we should keep the secret ballot and continue the tradition. It is not going to change my vote either way. But whether it does or not, the ballot, I just believe on principle, the ballot should be secret. Mr. Anderson stated the secret ballot has been the way it has been done more often than not and he thinks it has been with very good reason and it has served the body well. Mr. Anderson explained they have been able to come out of these elections unified and he believes it is a powerful thing in an era of government that is dysfunctional most everywhere else. Mr. Anderson explained that everywhere else, government is divided, dysfunctional, however Council has been able to come together afterwards and move forward. Mr. Anderson added he believes this is something that should be noted and should not be forgotten. Mr. Sudler moved to close nominations, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. Mr. Sudler stated to imply someone would exercise some form of intimidation because it did not go their way is not statesmanlike. He requested they move forward with the roll call for transparency for the community.

Mr. Rocha stated Council has put all of those things aside, because Delaware is known for that, putting it aside and then we all support whoever the council president may be. Mr. Rocha explained he does not think using terms such as divisive, animosity, and others of that nature need to be reflected by our City Council. Mr. Rocha further stated Council had an open vote last year and as was just stated, they came together throughout the course of the year. Mr. Rocha explained nobody held anybody in a negative fashion because of who was elected because they are all one body and the Council President represents us. Mr. Rocha stated he believes in transparency and the city should know who the members elect. Mr. Anderson moved that nominations be closed and to proceed with electing the Council President/Vice Mayor by secret ballot. The motion to close nominations was seconded by Mr. Hare and carried by roll call vote of six (6) yes (Anderson, Boggerty, Neil, Pillsbury, Arndt, and Hare) and three (3) no ( Sudler, Rocha, Taylor). RECESS FOR VOTING Meeting Recessed at 6:40 p.m. for City Solicitor Nicholas Rodriguez to obtain votes from the members of City Council and reconvened at 6:50 p.m. REPORTING OF ELECTION RESULTS BY CITY SOLICITOR RODRIGUEZ City Solicitor Rodriguez reported that Roy Sudler, Jr. had been elected to serve as Council President/Vice-Mayor for 2022/2023. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine and non-controversial and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item. Mr. Taylor requested Item #15, the addition of the Police Substation in Downtown Dover, be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as a separate item. Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the consent agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL POLICE WEEK The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record: WHEREAS, there are more than 800,000 Law Enforcement Officers serving in communities across the United States, including the dedicated members of the Dover, Delaware Police Department; and WHEREAS, since the first recorded death in 1786, more than 23,000 Law Enforcement officers in the United State have mad the ultimate sacrifice and been killed in the line of duty, including two members of the City of Dover Police Department and 43 others from around the State of Delaware; and

WHEREAS, the names of these dedicated public servants are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. This spring, 619 new names of fallen heroes are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, including 472 Officers killed in 2021 and 147 Officers killed in previous years; and WHEREAS, the service and sacrifice of all Officers killed in the line of duty will be honored during the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s 34th Candlelight Vigil, on the evening of May 13, 2022. The Candlelight Vigil is part of National Police Week, which will be observed this year May 11 – 17. In addition, May 15 is designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day, in honor of all fallen officers and their families and U.S. flags should be flown at half-staff. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim May 11th – 17th, 2022, as National Police Week in the City of Dover and publicly salutes the service of Law Enforcement Officers in our community and in communities across the nation. On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to Dover Police Officers Jordan Marinucci and Emily Guerian. PROCLAMATION - MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record: WHEREAS, it is through the strength and resilience of our military spouses that our troops willingly accept their mission to serve and protect our country and loved ones, knowing that the relentless courage of their spouses will prevail, and that the prayers of their spouses and all of their supporters will help them get through the darkest of times; and WHEREAS, military spouses must endure hardships resulting from separation from their loved ones, including the added responsibilities of maintaining home and family and stress from not knowing the fate of the troops overseas. Military spouses should be applauded for their continued support and patriotism while the difficulties they face show no mercy and do not discriminate among ranks; and WHEREAS, former President Ronald Reagan established Military Spouse Appreciation Day in 1984 and U.S. Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger established the Friday before Mother’s Day as a nationally recognized day of observance of the powerful difference spouses make in the lives of our service members. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim May 6, 2022, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day in the City of Dover and encourage all citizens to be cognizant of the plight of military spouses and show support by offering friendship, empathy, and understanding, realizing that they are making daily sacrifices for their county. On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to Colonel Mark Husemann and Mrs. Sarah Husemann.

PROCLAMATION - PUBLIC WORKS WEEK The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record: WHEREAS, our public works professionals focus on infrastructure and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the people of the City of Dover; and WHEREAS, these infrastructure and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals of the City of Dover Departments of Public Works', Parks & Recreation and Water & Wastewater, Grounds, Sanitation, Streets, Stormwater, Water, Wastewater, Water Treatment and Production, Engineering and Inspections, and Administration Divisions, who are responsible for operating, maintaining, improving and protecting our City's properties and local environment, solid waste systems, rights-of-way, water supply, and water and wastewater systems which are essential for our citizens; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children of the City of Dover to gain and maintain knowledge and progressive interest regarding the importance of public works and public works programs in the community; and WHEREAS, the American Public Works Association 2022 National Public Works Week theme, "Ready & Resilient," showcases the City of Dover public works professionals who are always ready to serve our community and their resilient ability to pick themselves up off the ground after encountering challenges. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim May 15 - 21, 2022, as PUBLIC WORKS WEEK in the City of Dover and urge all citizens and organizations to learn more about the topics involved in providing public works, and to recognize the contributions that the dedicated Departments of Public Works', Parks & Recreation and Water & Wastewater employees make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life. On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to Mr. Mark Nowak, Public Works Director. PROCLAMATION - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK 2022 The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record: WHEREAS, City of Dover's Economic Development is under the Mayor's Office, partnering with local organizations who are committed to advancing the economic development profession by providing resources, professional development and networking opportunities; and WHEREAS, economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for our community by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth, and provide a stable tax base. Economic developers stimulate and incubate entrepreneurism in order to help establish the next generation of new businesses; and WHEREAS, economic developers are engaged in a wide variety of settings including rural and

urban, local, state, provincial, and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities, and a variety of other institutions; and WHEREAS, economic developers attract and retain high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim May 9-13, 2022, as Economic Development Week in the City of Dover and remind individuals of the importance of this community celebration which supports the expansion of career opportunities and improving quality of life. On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to Ms. Linda Parkowski, Director of Kent Economic Partnership. PROCLAMATION - COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH The City Clerk read the following Proclamation into the record: WHEREAS, for the past 57 years, First State Community Action Agency has improved the lives of scores of individuals and families throughout the City of Dover by promoting solutions to a broad range of challenges. The Agency strives to ignite economic growth and promote economic stability, which builds stronger communities, fosters self-sufficiency, and helps to ensure that all citizens are able to live in dignity; and WHEREAS, First State Community Action Agency has provided greater opportunities for those in need of assistance by creating pathways to prosperity through programs that offer benefits such as job training, affordable housing, and utility assistance for seniors; and WHEREAS, First State Community Action Agency offers innovative solutions that create a greater chance of success for everyone and continues to be a voice for the disenfranchised in our community. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim May 2022 as COMMUNITY ACTION MONTH in the City of Dover in recognition of the hard work and dedication of First State Community Action Agency. On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen presented the proclamation to Mr. David Bull, First State Community Action Agency. CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS - FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY - FIFTH ANNUAL READBOWL GLOBAL READING CHAMPIONSHIP - 2022 STATE CHAMPIONS The City Clerk read the following Certification of Congratulations into the record: CERTIFICATE OF CONGRATULATIONS Presented to Fairview Elementary School

on being the 2022 Delaware State Champions of the Fifth Annual READBowl Global Reading Championship. We commend the following students for their outstanding performance: Ms. Bronson’s Class Ms. Burger’s Class Ms. Cubbage’s Class Ms. Dougherty’s Class Mrs. Figueroa’s Class Mrs. Freebairn’s Class Ms. King’s Class Ms. Kramer’s Class Mrs. Sanchez’s Class On behalf of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Christiansen and Councilman Rocha presented the certificates to the 2022 Fifth Annual Readbowl Global Reading State Champions Fairview Elementary students. STATE OF THE CITY MESSAGE - MAYOR ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN Mayor Christiansen offered the following State of the City Message: “Good evening, Honorable Council, City Staff, my fellow Citizens of the City of Dover; tonight, it is once again my great privilege to present the State of the City Address. This evening, we as a community, are earnestly trying to put the effects of the covid pandemic behind us. Dover, just as the rest of the nation, is in a restart mode seeking to balance the old normal with added precautions for the new normal. We stand at a crossroad of which direction our city will go. While sometimes it may seem we may take the easy route, I think we must choose to go the road less traveled and begin to aggressively rebuild our economy. Just as our forefathers chose to embark on one of the greatest challenges in a tavern just two blocks from where we gather this evening. Thirty (30) Delawareans decided on December 7th, 1787, to begin what is the greatest nation on the face of the earth and perhaps in the history of world. Dover is where America started, and we are the steward of that history. While it is true, this nation has many shortcomings and inequities it continues to grow and mature just as our city continues to grow. We have the opportunity to rekindle the hopes and dreams, but moreover the expectation of our Citizens; both those long-time residents and the newly arrived, who chose to make Dover their home. All of us joining together to write the new

pages of the adventure that began as a dream of William Penn in 1683 so, so many years ago. We have the responsibility along with the opportunity to make our City greater than ever before. This begins with collaborations with Kent County, the State of Delaware and most assuredly the various levels of learning. We must continue to support the telling of our story through Kent County Tourism, to showcase the leisure and points of interest and the destination we are. It will aid in increasing tourism and expand possibilities from outside our region. Likewise, we must continue through the Kent Economic Partnership to showcase viable business opportunities available in Dover and surrounding communities. We must collaborate with our schools and Universities to develop a skilled workforce tempered with a solid work ethic. We have job openings for the city that we struggle to fill, employers in our area are looking for employees. Let us get everyone back working and bring vitality to our local economy. We must forge ahead, strongly supporting the joint agreement with Dover Air Force Base to bring about other pending job creators. This would allow us to keep the talented retiring veterans of the Air Force in our local economy and make Dover attractive to major air freight carriers and possibly a major repair facility as well. As a city we must support the efforts of the Dover Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization and their efforts in planning transportation projects for today but also those of the future. By building the needed infrastructure that encourages economic growth in our area. Our city, like many communities across this country, have challenges regarding public safety. We have an excellent police department through the outstanding efforts of the Chief and the men and women of that department have become a 21st Century Community oriented Law Enforcement Organization. This would not have been possible without the support that we, as Mayor and Council, and everyone in our community, has afforded them. Please continue that support and allow them to implement the strategies they need to perform their duties. We have an outstanding volunteer fire department who just like others across the country are challenged by staffing concerns. This is an issue they are aggressively addressing. Please continue to support them in their most important mission of saving lives and protecting property. There is no higher calling and greater satisfaction than to serve as a volunteer in your own community. A special recognition to all the City of Dover employees who each day, work tirelessly and make us shine. From the customer service representative, our linemen, street crews, refuse workers, craftsmen and every other team member; you are the face of the City of Dover. So many of you have responsibilities you may feel are often overlooked but know you are the ones that hold so much together. The ones that keep the city clean and looking beautiful, safe, well lit, and protected. Without you we would surely not be the place people come to, to live, work and play.

Today I am calling on Council to revise several areas I think will help us continue to help our city grow and prosper. I would like to see the Dangerous Building and Code Enforcement Appeals process put into the hands of an independent body rather than under the current format. I firmly believe this will bolster the efforts of our code enforcement officers and eliminate many of the uninhabitable and dangerous buildings. Increasing pride back into these neighborhoods and added safety. We must support the efforts our staff are making by enforcing the code we and those before us passed and put in place. We have a beautiful and prosperous city with wonderful people offering great opportunity and potential for all. Finally, over the next few days, in order to maintain the safety and security of our city as Chief Law Enforcement Officer, you will see extraordinary measures being taken to provide for the safety and well-being of all our citizens. Our mission is to provide each of you with a safe, family friendly community you can take pride in. I hope I can count on Council’s continued support and the support of all our citizens as we continue our journey together; for together we are Dover Strong.” FINAL READING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2022-03 - CHAPTER 82-PLANNING, SECTION 82-2 CITY PLANNER The First Reading of the Proposed Ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of April 25, 2022. Mayor Christiansen 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. Hare moved the Final Reading of the proposed ordinance be acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried. (The First Reading of the proposed ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of April 25, 2022.) By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and Council approved by a unanimous roll call vote, adopted Ordinance #2022-03, as follows: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: That Chapter 82 – Planning, Section 82-2 City Planner be amended to read as follows: Sec. 82-1. - Planning commission. There is hereby created a planning commission. The members of the planning commission shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the council. The planning commission shall consist of nine members serving three-year terms. Two members shall be selected from each council district and one member shall serve from the city at-large. The terms of the members shall be arranged so that each year the terms of three members shall expire, and the expiration date shall be

on June 1. Incumbent members of the planning commission shall continue to serve beyond the expiration of their term until a successor is appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council. (Code 1968, § 2-68; Ord. of 10-12-1970; Code 1981, § 17-1; Ord. of 6-27-1994) Charter reference— Power of council to create planning commission, subpart A, § 23. State Law reference— Planning commission, 22 Del. C. §§ 701—711. Sec. 82-2. City planner. There is hereby established the office of city planner who shall be selected by the city manager and approved by city council and employed at the pleasure of city manager. The city planner shall be the Director of Planning, Inspections and Community Development, and be directly responsible to the city manager. (Code 1968, § 2-68; Ord. of 10-12-1970; Code 1981, § 17-2; Ord. of 1-9-2006; Ord. of 7-24-2006(1); Ord. No. 2009-24, 11-9-2009; Ord. No. 2015-21, 12-14-2015, eff. 1-1-2016 ) Sec. 82-3. - Planning services. (a) Zoning verification letters/administrative interpretations. A zoning verification letter or administrative interpretation will be provided by the city planner upon request to verify the current zoning of a particular piece of property and the types of uses allowed in that zoning district. A request for a zoning verification letter or administrative interpretation shall be submitted using forms provided by the planning office. Fees related to zoning verification letters shall be as provided for in Appendix F—Fees and Fines.(b) Content. A zoning verification letter or administrative interpretation may contain the following information based upon the request received: (1) The zoning district of the property and any zoning overlay districts applicable to the property. (2) Verification that a particular use is permitted within the property's zoning district. (3) A list of permitted uses in the zoning district. (4) Identification of any current Notice of Violations issued for code enforcement violations on the subject property. (5) Any other requested information determined by the city planner to be within the scope of this section. (c) Appeal of zoning verification letter or administrative interpretation. Any determination made by the city planner may be appealed to the board of adjustment in accordance with the provisions of Appendix B—Zoning, Article 9—Board of Adjustment, Section 2.2—Appeal of administrative order, requirement, decision or determination. ( Ord. No. 2015-21, 12-14-2015, eff. 1-1-2016 ) Sec. 80-703. - Post-retirement benefits. ADOPTED: MAY 9, 2022 ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 25, 2022 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 25, 2022 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - APRIL 26, 2022 The Council Committee of the Whole met on April 26, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. with

Council President Sudler presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Dr. Pillsbury, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Hare. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were Ms. Jackson and Mr. Shelton (via video) (Safety, Advisory, and Transportation), and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mr. Contant (Legislative, Finance, and Administration) was absent. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Boggerty moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil. Mr. Anderson moved to postpone the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Agenda until May 10, 2022. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda as amended, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. SAFETY, ADVISORY, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE The Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Taylor presiding. Mr. Taylor asked Reverend Rita Paige to open the meeting in prayer. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Taylor asked for a motion to move Item #5 - Discussion of Interfaith Mission for Housing location on Division Street to #1. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Dr. Pillsbury moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Discussion of Interfaith Mission location on Division St. (Councilman Taylor) Mr. Taylor explained Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (DIMH) was offered a property located on Division Street, the property is near the bus station, hospital, and food establishments. Mr. Taylor further explained DIMH has declined the offer to move to Division Street property and stay at their current location. Mr. Taylor stated he believed in DIMH mission but will not support the current property once it reaches the planning phase. Mr. Taylor stated he believes the current property is too close to a playground where children travel, and the Fourth District should not be stressed with DIMH's missions. Mr. Neil clarified the property on Division Street is currently used by Dover Police Department for an impound lot. Mr. Neil stated, the property cost the city $200,000 to move from Schutte Park and include additional security. Mr. Neil explained he did

not feel the property was the ideal location. Mr. Neil further explained the property would be expensive to relocate and provide security at a new location. Mr. Neil stated he would support DIMH in their decision. Mayor Christiansen stated, he spoke with a representative of DIMH and has heard there are environmental issues with the old Auto Sales property. Mr. Sudler clarified the old Auto Sales property was re-zoned for a certain type of development in the area. Mr. Sudler further explained the property was re-zoned based on the comprehensive plan not for DIMH specifically. Mr. Sudler stated he did not support the location for DIMH to be in the Fourth District. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Neil stated the city spent roughly $200,000 to move the impound lot to its current location on Division St. next to the Dover Police Station. Mr. Neil further explained if DIMH took the property the city would need to relocate the impound lot at an additional expense. Mr. Hare stated he did not believe Division Street to be a good location. Mr. Hare explained, he had spoken to the owner of the Motel 6 on Route 13 across from the Olive Garden. The owner is amenable to selling the property to DIMH. Mr. Hare believed DIMH could potentially make income by renting rooms for state voucher use. Presentation - Residential Fire Sprinklers (Paul Eichler, Delaware Fire Sprinkler Coalition) Mr. Paul Eichler, Delaware Fire Sprinkler Coalition reviewed the presentation entitled Delaware Fire Sprinkler Coalition: An Overview. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Eichler stated to add sprinklers to an existing house would cost 3 to 4 dollars a square foot. Mr. Eichler explained it would not entail tearing out ceilings or walls. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Eichler stated the City of Seaford allows a $3,000 permit discount for new constructions. Mr. Eichler explained if a home is being renovated higher than 50 percent the City of Seaford allows another discount program for permits. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Eichler stated once the sprinkler system is installed there is no need for annual inspections or maintenance of the system. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mayor Christiansen stated some jurisdictions require home sprinkler systems to be inspected and tested once a year by a licensed sprinkler company to maintain an insurance rate reduction. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Eichler stated malfunctions are very rare, however insurance companies do cover just like if it were a broken plumbing pipe inside the home.

Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Eichler stated for any maintenance there is a group of approved sprinkler contractors for the state of Delaware. All contractors are approved through the State Fire Marshal's Office. Mr. Eichler further explained a licensed plumber can fit and repair the regular piping for the sprinkler system. Proposed Ordinance #2022-04 - Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles, Section 106-17 - Truck Routes (Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager) Ms. Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis of the Proposed Ordinance #2022-04 - Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles, Section 106-17 - Truck Routes. Staff recommended the adoption of the ordinance as presented. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Ms. Duca stated the city did not do a study of traffic, however with the addition of POW/MIA Parkway to the city creates a major route from south to north to Route 1 from Route 13, crossing through the city through industrial areas. Ms. Duca suggested the city could consider the addition of POW/MIA Parkway would reduce the need for Governors Avenue altogether. Ms. Duca further explained the Dover Code of Ordinances provides for trucks of three axles and more to be able to make localized deliveries if they have a purpose on that route. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mayor Christiansen stated the city has received numerous complaints regarding the regular mode of traffic on Governors Avenue. Mayor Christiansen explained even though Governors Avenue is designated as United States Route 13 Alternate the city should consider the number of students Delaware State University will have on campus, the other schools in the area, and the civilian population that lives on Governors Avenue. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Duca stated a new road such as a connection to the air terminal route, Route 9 and White Oak Road would come forward as development plans come forward. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mayor Christiansen stated as the Chairman of the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization, which lays out the roads and future traffic needs of the city, there is a connector route that is planned to run adjacent to Garrison Oak. Mayor Christiansen explained Dover/Kent MPO is also looking at putting a cloverleaf on the on-ramp to Route One to compliment the route, which is a vital part of economic development. Mayor Christiansen further explained there is a study currently going on, an east-west connector road, that runs from the City of Dover and connects with Route 15. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mayor Christiansen stated the Dover Police Department has received several calls on the issue of trucks in the Acorn Farms Area. Mayor Christiansen stated the Dover Police Department and Dover/Kent MPO are looking into the issue.

Mr. Anderson moved to refer Proposed Ordinance #2022-04 - Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles, Section 106-17 - Truck Routes to staff to discuss concerns about extending Governors Avenue as a Truck Route The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Request for Waiver - Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision - General Requirements and Design Standards, Section A - Streets (Right-of-Way known as Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue) - Waiver of Requirements for the Reduction of the Minimum Street Right-of-Way Width, Increase in Maximum Length of a Dead-End Street (Cul-de-Sac), and the Elimination of Sidewalk on One Side of a Public Street associated with a Site Development Plan for the improvements to the rights-of-way of Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue to allow for further development of the properties that these streets will give access. Ms. Dawn Melson-Williams reviewed the background and analysis of Request for Waiver - Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision - General Requirements and Design Standards, Section A - Streets (Right-of-Way known as Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue) - Waiver of Requirements for the Reduction of the Minimum Street Right-of-Way Width, Increase in Maximum Length of a Dead-End Street (Cul-de-Sac), and the Elimination of Sidewalk on One Side of a Public Street associated with a Site Development Plan for the improvements to the rights-of-way of Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue to allow for further development of the properties these streets will give access to. The Planning Commission recommended approval with Conditions of the Request to Reduce the Minimum Street Right-of-Way Width, Increase in Maximum Length of a Dead-End Street, and the Elimination of Sidewalk on One Side of a Public Street. Responding to Mr. Neil, Ms. Melson-Williams stated the area is located on the north side of College Road and has a mix of residential zoning. Zoning would allow for the single-family detached structure. Ms. Melson-Williams explained the area to the north, is a large tract of land that includes zoning for multifamily residential zones. Ms. Melson-Williams stated she believed the owner ultimately wanted to place an apartment complex project. Ms. Melson-Williams further explained the first step is what staff recommended, to ensure you can get there through a road network. Ms. Melson-Williams further explained the need to try to establish a road network that meets, as best it can, the provisions of today's code, given the road system and adjacent lots were originally laid out well over a hundred years ago. Dr. Wilma Mishoe, address is 353 Rita Wilma Road, the adjacent Raymond Street, and Jason Street. Dr. Mishoe stated she was here to ask questions because she was not clear specifically in terms of the locations where they are asking for exceptions.

Dr. Mishoe explained she owned the property on Raymond Street, and her family owns property all the way down to where she believed Railroad Avenue is supposed to be. Dr. Mishoe asked where is the Railroad Avenue they are proposing to be built? Responding to Dr. Mishoe, Ms. Melson-Williams stated Railroad Avenue is parallel to the railroad tracks that are there. Ms. Melson-Williams explained if you stand at the end of Raymond Street and look towards the railroad, Raymond Street would continue into what would be become Railroad Avenue and continue to the north. Ms. Melson-Williams further explained, Railroad Avenue runs parallel to the railroad tracks and extends to the north, the only access to Railroad Avenue is through Raymond Street. Responding to Dr. Mishoe and Mr. Anderson, Ms. Melson-Williams stated the Dover Code of Ordinances requires sidewalks on both sides of a public street. She explained if it is a new street being constructed, that is part of the street section, it includes the sidewalk, the curb, and then the paved area where you park or travel. Ms. Melson-Williams further explained in the case of this road, they are designed to provide a sidewalk at least on one side of the road network, where there is space available. Ms. Melson-Williams stated the waiver they are seeking is to not construct a sidewalk on what would be the west side of Railroad Avenue. The east side of Railroad Avenue, adjacent to where there are existing properties could be developed, is where a sidewalk would be installed. Ms. Melson-Williams further explained the applicant is seeking relief on the side of the roadway adjacent to the railroad corridor. In thinking this is probably not where people would want to be walking, nor does it make sense for any pedestrian connections to be encouraged, because of that railroad corridor. Mr. Greg Rishel, Licensed Landscape Architect, Pennoni Associates stated due to the layout of the existing street the only available room to provide a sidewalk is on the south side of the street and the existing Raymond Street has additional extra width paving that goes outside of the actual existing right-of-way. Mr. Rishel explained a sidewalk on this side would be on private property. Going up along Railroad Avenue, a sidewalk is proposed on the site, the side of the applicant's properties, where development is being contemplated. Mr. Rishel further explained the other side of the right-of-way is directly adjacent to the railroad, with fencing, and any sidewalk would be on that side would essentially just terminate. Mr. Rishel stated to simplify things, they proposed a sidewalk on the east side of Railroad Avenue, come down to Raymond Street, where you could cross at a safe crosswalk. Mr. Rishel stated they coordinated with the city subdivision advisory committee on locations, and then a new sidewalk along Raymond Street to connect to the existing sidewalk in Mishoe Avenue. Mr. Neil moved to recommend postponing the Request for Waiver - Appendix A - Subdivisions, Article VI - Subdivision - General Requirements and Design Standards, Section A - Streets (Right-of-Way known as Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue) - Waiver of Requirements for the Reduction of the Minimum Street Right-of-Way Width, Increase in Maximum Length of a Dead-End Street (Cul-de-Sac), and the Elimination of Sidewalk on One Side of a Public Street

associated with a Site Development Plan for the improvements to the rights-of-way of Raymond Street and Railroad Avenue to allow for further development of the properties that these streets will give access until Council can review the rights of way related to Dr. Wilma Mishoe's property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. Addition of a Police Substation in Downtown Dover (Councilman Taylor and Chief Johnson) Mr. Taylor reviewed the background and analysis of the addition of a police substation in downtown Dover. Chief Johnson stated there is no doubt the Dover Police Department and the command staff absolutely understand the connectivity between not only the reality but the perception of safety and its impact on the business climate. Chief Johnson explained that fixed position, brick and mortar police stations, have limited utility for what the city is trying to accomplish. Chief Johnson explained once a station is established history has shown the problem moves just far enough away to be out of sight and sound of where that mini station is, and therefore, you either push the problem or only provide a relatively brief respite. Chief Johnson further explained Dover Police Department would need to staff a station for it to be effective, for not only the idea of being able to respond to something occurring in proximity but for the projection of a police presence there, it now becomes a refuge and any individual seeking police support and police refuge, they need to find the resource there when they get to the property or location, advertises the same. Chief Johnson stated it would be a challenge to explain why someone who might not be completely aware of the larger dynamic ended up suffering harm because Dover Police were not there to meet the need after they had established their presence. Chief Johnson stated if resources and a strategy are determined by the municipal leadership to focus on the presence of police in the area, and are willing to fund that, he explained he would need additional officers. Chief Johnson expressed he would prefer the additional officers that would have staffed the substation and instead keep them mobile both on their feet and potentially in a vehicle so they can be hyper-focused on the Loockerman Street corridor and the connecting neighborhoods. Chief Johnson further explained if the ultimate issue is to invest and to put resources in the downtown, truly dedicated, he requested to have the flexibility to keep the officers mobile so they can have impacts on the Governor's corridor, the New Street corridor, Queen Street, and not just necessarily the concentrated location of Bradford and Loockerman. Responding to Dr. Pillsbury, Chief Johnson stated the authorized strength of the Dover Police Department is 106 officers. Chief Johnson explained with the class in the academy and the retirees in August they will be staffed with 101-102 officers. Chief Johnson further explained the more recent best practices data discusses staffing

your missions. He stated Dover Police Department's authorized strength of 106 officers, and right now he can staff and keep up with the volume demands of all the established missions. Responding to Dr. Pillsbury, Chief Johnson stated regarding patrol officers there is at least eight and can be as many as twelve officers on duty. Chief Johnson explained factoring in specialty units such as street crimes, motorcycles, community policing, and that nature, in certain times of the day, in the current established model of operations, there could be twenty to twenty-four officers in uniform available for a crisis. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Chief Johnson stated the substation would need to be administrative only, to temporarily house a prisoner or for transportation they would need to follow Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Chief Johnson explained the more Council would like the building to become, the more expensive it will be. He further explained housing and transportation would be more of a precinct house than a basic office location. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Chief Johnson stated the proposed site of the substation is between a third and half-mile from the current police station. Chief Johnson explained if officers were responding from the police station to the proposed site it would take roughly two and a half minutes. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Chief Johnson stated mobile police substations are either service-related vehicles, information vehicles, community engagement vehicles, or logistics-related type vehicles to help organize major events or complex police actions. Chief Johnson explained if Council is looking for a deterrent presence, the marked patrol car sends that message. He stated the mobile mini station's purpose is to attract the citizens you serve and the residents you serve to that mobile vehicle for engagement. Chief Johnson further explained if Council is looking to create a presence, it is an on-duty police officer, ready to take enforcement actions. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Chief Johnson stated the community policing unit, does patrol in the downtown area and it is a disproportionate amount, the unit makes visits to include foot patrols, connections with stakeholders, and visiting the Downtown Dover Partnership. Sometimes it is a uniformed officer or a cadet. Chief Johnson stated in complete transparency, Dover Police Department has been having a hard time keeping the cadet positions staffed. Chief Johnson stated in March, two cadets working together were able to make forty-six separate enforcement actions. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Chief Johnson stated he could backfill the cadet positions with uniformed officers, however other areas may suffer. Chief Johnson explained he worries about transferring manpower from point A to point B and about the adverse effect in the area he took the officers out of to go to another mission. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Chief Johnson stated regarding panhandling and making arrests related to that type of activity is very difficult. Chief Johnson explained the

articulation of it, the cooperation of the victim or witness, is the somewhat subjective issue that might come up in court. Chief Johnson further explained the local problem when they take enforcement action ends up colliding with a larger debate discussion and dynamic, on what to do with people in at-risk populations involved in this kind of behavior and is using law enforcement as the tool the best answer. Mr. Sudler stated he believes the city does need to use the mini mobile police station right now to create a stronger police presence, which had been discussed. Mr. Sudler explained until Council establishes a brick and mortar or decides they want brick and mortar, they must bring some type of relief to downtown. Mr. Sudler further explained whether it is brick and mortar, which he is in favor of, or the mobile police station, which Council was in favor of, before the brick and mortar in 2021, he is in favor of both, whichever comes first. Mr. Sudler stated he believed their constituents will be paying the bill and a tremendous part in this process should determine what they want. Mr. Sudler stated he was aggressively panhandled, and he supports a no panhandling policy in the City of Dover. Mr. Sudler further explained he knows it is illegal, but feels times have changed since COVID 19, with social distancing, and a rise in mental health issues. Mr. Sudler stated he felt it is just not safe to have panhandling. Responding to Ms. Arndt, Mr. Alex Mackler, Chief Deputy Attorney General thanked Council for inviting him to participate. Mr. Mackler explained panhandling and deteriorating downtown is not a Dover issue or a Delaware issue, it is a national issue. Mr. Mackler stated when looking at getting resources to a particular area Council should look at all resources such as mental health services and social services, not just police. Mr. Mackler advised Council to heed Chief Johnson's warning of a police substation downtown and following CALEA. Responding to Mr. Rocha, Mr. Mackler stated once a person reaches the Attorney General's Office, the courts have other resources they try to provide to find a just result, for example, mental health court or other sorts of treatment options. Michael J. Harrington, Sr. owns numerous properties in the downtown area, State Street, and Bradford Street. Mr. Harrington, Sr. stated he owns 33 West Loockerman, the new home of the future La Hacienda. Mr. Harrington, Sr. explained as a landlord he cannot keep any tenants in the downtown area. Constantly, over top of 33 West, he owns several offices, and when tenants come down next to the package store, they are being accosted in one way or another, without being specific. Mr. Harrington, Sr. further explained he will sign a lease with a tenant, and receive a deposit, and within 30 days, the tenant is begging to be let out of their lease. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Mr. Harrington, Sr. stated the reason given is, being panhandled. He explained from a female standpoint, being touched. Mr. Harrington, Sr. further explained tenants are forced almost, to give money, so they do not get robbed.

Dr. Pillsbury states she had rented space above where La Hacienda is going to go and the people she had working with her were very uncomfortable coming there, particularly once the sun sets. She stated it was not as bad during the daytime hours. Dr. Pillsbury further explained when running for office, a lot of the volunteers are only available in the evening, and she had a lot of anxiety among people and difficulty getting volunteers to come downtown. Tina Bradbury, Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP), and Todd Stonesifer, President of the DDP read a letter from DDP and other businesses in the area in support of the Police Substation Attachment #1. Sam Chick, 115 West Loockerman Street. Mr. Chick stated he has been a downtown resident for 12 years and a downtown property and business owner for five years. Mr. Chick believed that Dover can be different, Mr. Chick explained other cities have done it, they have revitalized. Mr. Chick explained Dover needs to fix the crime problem. Mr. Chick stated the crime is downtown and is where resources need to be. Mr. Chick stated he is highly in favor of a dedicated police presence. Mr. Chick stated he has been the victim of innumerable crimes: property crimes, crimes against his person, customers who have been the victim of crimes, and his residential neighbors. Mr. Chick has witnessed break-ins, vandalism, littering, assaults, sexual assaults, drug activity, fornication, and has cleaned up human feces and bodily fluids. Mr. Chick further explained he had someone pull a knife on him. Mr. Chick stated he had a shoplifter in his store, the shoplifter was reported arrested, and given a summons. Mr. Chick explained roughly three hours later, the same shoplifter stabbed someone at 7-Eleven and that store is now shut down. Fleur McKendell, President of the Central Delaware NAACP stated the area in which a substation is being proposed is riddled with poverty, homelessness, and people suffering from mental illness and substance abuse issues. Ms. McKendell requested Council to present the constituents with fact-based data to support how an additional police station will support the people in that area. Ms. McKendell agreed with Chief Johnson the substation will move the problem to another area. Ms. McKendell stated she was unclear if increased policing reduces crime rather than just responds to it, and if there were any declines in crime, they would have to be weighed against the downsides of adding more police officers, including negative interactions with the public, police violence towards a citizen, the opportunity costs, which are initiatives we are giving up funding the additional substation. Ms. McKendell explained since Chief Johnson's onboarding the NAACP and members of the greater Dover community have worked with him and his officers to build a climate of trust with the police. Ms. McKendell further explained policing without restorative transformation solutions will do nothing but walk back the little progress we have made since 2020. Lachelle Paul, 55 Glenn Street, Dover, Delaware stated in January of 2020 the constituents said they wanted a mini mobile substation to address crime. Ms. Paul explained the business owners over at Downtown Dover Partnership did not care

what kind of protection it was, they all agreed the mini mobile substation was what was supposed to take place. Alani Ray, Camden, Delaware, representing Smart Justice, stated a substation in downtown Dover would have detrimental effects on the community. Ms. Ray explained more policing means more arrests and citations will exacerbate poverty. Ms. Ray expressed she felt we cannot reach the goal of attracting new businesses until we first address the communities already here. Ms. Ray stated if Dover created more police for every community struggling as Chief Johnson mentioned, all we would be doing is creating more disadvantaged communities than thriving ones. Ms. Ray quoted Delaware Online the median rent for the Dover resident is $1,000 and the annual income in Dover is $22,481. Ms. Ray asked Council consider other ways to build downtown to be both a respite for seniors and expand and build with overall greater Dover, without expanding police in our communities. Could we be directing these funds given to the substation to community programs, job funding, and intervention services? Quasi Asante, 600 West Business Street, has owned a business for 21 years. Mr. Asante stated historically the city has always tried to fight crime by adding more police and he feels it has never worked. Mr. Asante explained there is a direct correlation between poverty and crime, and you fight crime through education, jobs, and overall closing the wealth gap. Mr. Asante believes the city needs more therapists not police. Mr. Asante believes a police substation will simply move crime. Mr. Asante stated the money from a police substation could be used to fund educational programs, job preparation, community programs, after-school transportation, and tutoring. Diane Talley, Dover, Delaware expressed for most individuals and communities of color, policing has brought terror, rather than safety. Ms. Talley stated Police budgets, militarization, and numbers have increased by billions over the years, but violence and crime have not decreased. Ms. Talley stated Chief Johnson said the substation will be a refuge, she did not feel the black and poor find refuge in an increased police presence. Ms. Talley stated the concern about homelessness and panhandling should create more places for people to go get resources, to get them back on their feet or mobile resources to go around and address areas of need in our communities. Ms. Talley stated the problems could be fixed if more tax dollars, money, and resources were allocated towards education, healthcare, housing, career, and youth programming. Brandy Walker, 32 West Loockerman Street, private counseling practice, stated the need to increase self-sufficiency. Ms. Walker stated she agreed with the educational, mental health, and homelessness comments. Ms. Walker explained the community needs to address this issue first. Tara Brant, Black Swamp Artisanal Market, 204 West Loockerman Street. Ms. Brant stated on Saturday, she had a gentleman come into her store and expose himself to her and two days ago he did it again at another store. Ms. Brant stated she filed a police report and sent the video from our security cameras. Ms. Brant explained her

store is trying to fill a gap in a food desert by providing local, sustainable food sources to the community of downtown Dover and they are struggling. Ms. Brant stated her customers do not feel safe parking and they cannot provide help to the community if they do not feel comfortable coming into their store. Ms. Brant explained she is trying to increase the customer base by accepting EBT. Justin Brant, Black Swamp Artisanal Market, 204 West Loockerman Street. Mr. Brant stated victimless crimes and low-level crimes are being prosecuted and dangerous criminals are released. Mr. Brant stated he has had people coming from the hospital onto the Loockerman, knocking on the door, to get help. Mr. Brant stated he called 911 to get somebody who passed out at the old hardware store across the street on Governors Avenue because he passed out while walking from the hospital. Mr. Brant stated the Police Department needs to enforce the laws they have. Enrico Stratton-Bay, Felton, DE, community service in Dover Delaware stated he has and the 10,000 Fearless to go into the community, teach, and train people on how to meet and overcome the obstacles in the community. Mr. Stratton-Bay did not feel the need for increased police presence. He felt the need for individuals to be compassionate and care about what is going on in their own community. Mr. Stratton-Bay stated individuals are a part of the community and must be a part of the solution. Mr. Boggerty stated the community and Council need to learn to engage in the new normal. Mr. Boggerty suggested they need to come together to find out what will make downtown thrive. Mr. Boggerty shared he visited downtown Middletown, they have theaters and outside restaurants. Mr. Boggerty suggested partnering with Delaware State University to get the Schwartz Center so we can have plays and musicals. Mr. Boggerty stated he is a proponent of the amphitheater. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Taylor stated Chief Johnson and himself had been in contact regarding the Ad-Hoc Committee and it will be forthcoming. Otis Brooks, Owner of Caribbean Cuisine, and Tastee's Chicken and Seafood. Mr. Brooks has been in Dover for 14 years and has been in his store alone. Mr. Brooks stated he had been confronted alone, as well as with customers, and threatened. Mr. Brooks is for increased police presence. Mr. Brooks requested whatever action is taken, to please consider what is done on one side of Governor's and Loockerman is done on the other side as well. Ms. Leslie Smallwood, Mosaic, stated she and Mosaic are motivated by the passion the community has for Dover. Ms. Smallwood stated there needed to be accountability for the behavior and a consistent presence for things to change, or the perception to change. Ms. Smallwood suggested looking at Camden, NJ as a model for community policing and their crime rate dropped 50 percent due to the police, community, and local government. Ms. Smallwood explained she believes a presence is needed but there does not necessarily need to have a brick-and-mortar station. Mr. Neil stated the city charter is limited in terms of education and social services.

Mr. Neil explained those programs will require help from the state. Mr. Anderson stated he agreed on the need for an increased police presence in downtown Dover. Mr. Anderson explained the city has given American Rescue Fund Act funds to social service organizations to address the social problems in the City of Dover. Mr. Anderson stated there will be social service professionals available to aid the Dover Police Department. Mayor Christiansen stated Chief Johnson has made every effort with the support of this Council. I hope for the continued support of this Council to create a 21st-century police department that serves our communities as everyone wants. He is establishing an advisory board, which is an exemplary group, which advises the Chief monthly on how to interact with the citizens the Dover Police Department serves. Mayor Christiansen stated he wanted to commend Mr. Harrington for his efforts on behalf of the Downtown Dover Partnership to purchase the property housing Driftwood Spirits. Mayor Christiansen also stated he had been in touch and will get in touch again with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission regarding Driftwood Spirits. Mayor Christiansen believes the liquor store is a source of some of the issues the merchants along Loockerman Street and the surrounding area must deal with, the trash and all the other things to go along with it. Mr. Anderson moved to recommend referring to staff for a cost analysis of a police substation and a mobile substation with increased police presence. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil. Mr. Sudler asked to amend the motion to include mental health resources and services. The amendment was denied by Mr. Anderson and Mr. Neil. Mr. Boggerty stated the issue needed to be split and the Council needed to make a firm decision on whether they would grant a police substation. Mr. Boggerty stated the Dover Police Department had contracted with Dover Behavioral Health and Council needed to support Chief Johnson in his efforts. Ms. Arndt stated prior to this meeting she had mentioned it was premature to ask Council and constituents to come and support or not support a substation without a full picture of what that means. Ms. Arndt further explained the logistics for staffing, meeting the standards the Chief mentioned, and the cost to taxpayers. Ms. Arndt further explained last budget cycle Council raised taxes to cover the cost of adding police officers. Mrs. Arndt stated she would support having the police department do a brief breakdown of what a substation might cost so we can factor the information into their decision-making. Mr. Hare stated he would like to see a more police presence. Mr. Hare further explained the city would need to hire more officers and if the city cannot afford it or if the police department cannot fill the positions, it is irrelevant. Mr. Sudler agreed with Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Arndt, and Mr. Hare.

Mr. Anderson moved to recommend referring to staff for a cost analysis of a police substation and a mobile substation with increased police presence. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and passed with a roll call vote of 8 to 3. Mr. Sudler moved to recommend referring to staff for a cost analysis of mental health resources and services. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare. Mr. Neil stated he was concerned because the charter did not mention mental health resources and social services and felt it needed a legal opinion. Mr. Neil moved to table the motion made by Mr. Sudler to recommend referring to staff for a cost analysis of mental health resources and social services. The motion was seconded by Ms. Arndt and carried with a roll call vote of 6 to 5. Kelly Harris, Dover, DE, stated she lives across the highway behind Safeway. Ms. Harris stated focusing on downtown will push problems into surrounding neighborhoods. Ms. Harris emphasized the city needs to target the community at the youth level. Ms. Harris stated many families cannot afford camps and programs for their children and there is nothing in the community for them to do. Diane Talley, Dover, DE stated instead of placing a police substation downtown maybe the city could place a resource center downtown instead. Ms. Talley stated she believes people who have safe homes and good jobs commit white-collar crimes. Ms. Talley further explained people who are panhandling and committing other crimes are because they must. Mr. Taylor moved for adjournment of the Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. MONTHLY REPORTS - MARCH 2022 By motion of Mr. Hare, seconded by Mr. Neil, 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 APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY CITY COUNCIL By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the following appointments. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by unanimous roll call vote. 2022/23 CITY COUNCIL ANNUAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS Interim Building Inspector - Dawn Melson-Williams City Clerk - Andria L. Bennett Assistant City Clerk - Rachel N. Engle Controller/Treasurer - Lori Peddicord Assistant Treasurer - Andria L. Bennett Assistant Treasurer - Rachel N. Engle Fire Marshal - Jason A. Osika City Solicitor - Nicholas H. Rodriguez Deputy City Solicitor - Gary E. Junge APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY MAYOR CHRISTIANSEN By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for approval of the following appointments, seconded by Mr. Neil and carried by unanimous roll call vote. CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS - ONE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE MAY 8, 2023 Matthew D. Campana, Representative of Homeowners ELECTION BOARD - THREE-YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE MAY 8, 2025 M. Milford Caldwell, Jr. - Fourth City Council District RESOLUTION NO. 2022-04 - AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR BANKING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF DOVER - CONTROLLER/TREASURER, ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR, AND ASSISTANT TREASURERS By consent agenda, Mr. Hare moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2022-04. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and, by a unanimous roll call vote, Council adopted the following Resolution: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR BANKING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE WHEREAS, the City of Dover's investment policy includes the investment of funds up to $100,000 per banking institution, investments in the State of Delaware Investment Pool, and the purchase and sale of investment grade corporate bonds, and U.S. Treasury and agency securities; and WHEREAS, the banking institutions, brokerage firms, trust companies, and other various

financial institutions require an Authorizing Resolution for the opening of accounts, and for purchasing, selling, transferring, assigning, and handling securities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover, that the Controller/Treasurer and Assistant Treasurers are hereby authorized to open accounts with banking institutions and purchase, sell, transfer, assign, and handle securities and that they are authorized to sign all related forms; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transactions in these accounts be carried out with any one signature; and That the following are the office holders authorized for these purposes, until further notice: Lori Peddicord - Controller/Treasurer Melanie S. Patterson - Assistant Controller/Treasurer Andria Bennett - Assistant Treasurer Rachel Engle - Assistant Treasurer ADOPTED: MAY 9, 2022 Mr. Hare moved for adoption Resolution No. 2022-04. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and by a unanimous roll call vote. APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDED BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT Mr. Sudler recommended appointment of the following: 2022/2023 Annual Committee Appointments Recommended by Council President City/County Committee (Liaison to Kent County) Council Committee of the Whole Subcommittees (Recommended by the Council President and Committee Chairs) Downtown Dover Partnerships Board of Directors Economic Development Committee General Employee Pension Plan Board Kent County Tourism Board of Directors (Voting Liaison) Kent Economic Partnership Board of Directors (Voting Liaison Member) Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Board Police Pension Plan - Retirement Committee CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. David S. Hugg, III, City Manager, provided the following information: Mr. Hugg announced the City of Dover, along with DelDOT and the Dover Air Force Base, and others are involved in the Dover Air Force Base Compatible Use Study. Which consists of looking at the geography around the air base and working together to ensure its wise development so we do not have activities that interfere with the important mission of the air base. Mr. Hugg explained DelDOT has announced a public workshop on Tuesday, May 17th,

beginning at 5:30 in the Delaware room of the DelDOT Administration Building. He further explained it will be a public workshop, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and anyone who is interested is invited to attend and ask questions. Mr. Hugg explained if anyone is interested in further information, they can contact the City of Dover Planning Office, the City Clerk's Office, or DelDOT at dotpublic@delaware.gov. Mr. Hugg stated he has asked the City Clerk's office to set aside the evenings of May 31st, June 1st and potentially June 2nd, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for budget presentations/hearings. COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Taylor recognized Mrs. Christiansen in attendance for the Annual Meeting and also wished a belated Mother’s Day to everyone, adding that a strong community is filled with great mothers. Mr. Boggerty stated he is working with Councilwoman Arndt on an event scheduled for June 4th from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. He further explained they are working with Mr. Robin Eaton, Director of Parks and Recreation on the celebration and recognition of the Safe Haven Parks Initiative. Mr. Boggerty explained the event is picking up momentum and Mr. Rocha has agreed to attend the event and DJ. Mr. Boggerty explained he is open to suggestions if anyone had any ideas for the event. We have a lot of service vendors. Mr. Boggerty stated it is a day in the park and asked for everyone to come together, collectively as a Council and help us celebrate and commemorate the Safe Haven Park Initiative. Mr. Boggerty explained the community day he was supposed to sponsor on May 14th is going to be rescheduled due to weather. Mr. Boggerty explained he is taking donations of book bags and other giveaways. Mr. Boggerty stated he would like to send special recognition and congratulations to the Delaware State University's Inaugural Lacrosse Team, who won their championship. Mr. Boggerty explained to see what diversity looks like, look at the lacrosse team and it reflects everybody in Dover. Mr. Boggerty asked when they start playing their games in Dover let us support the lacrosse team. Mr. Anderson reminded everyone School Board elections were on Tuesday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The locations can be found on the Department of Elections website. Mr. Anderson gave the locations for Capital and Caesar Rodney School Districts. The schools are William Henry Middle School, East Dover Elementary School and Hartly Elementary School for the Capital School District and for the Caesar Rodney School District, the schools are Allen Frear, W B Simpson and our own W. Reilly Brown Elementary School. Mr. Anderson encouraged everyone to exercise their right to vote in an important election wherever they are located. Mr. Anderson reminded everyone about the upcoming Dover Air Force Base Air Show. He further explained the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds are participating. He stated the dates of the air show are May 21 and May 22 and it is free to attend.

Mr. Anderson thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve and explained he is looking forward to continuing to serve with the rest of council. Mr. Anderson thanked Council President Sudler for the appointment Mr. Anderson congratulated Mr. Sudler on his Council President reelection and thanked Mr. Neil for addressing important issues and bringing a civil and spirited election choice. He thanked both Mr. Sudler and Mr. Neil for being great public servants. Mr. Neil stated he was the worst lacrosse player in the University of Maryland history and his University of Maryland team won the big 10, both men and women. Mr. Sudler thanked the City Clerk staff for being very supportive to City Council and making the proper adjustments necessary during a very challenging organizational time. He asked Council members for a round of applause for the City Clerk’s office. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. ANDRIA L. BENNETT CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Annual Meeting of May 9, 2022, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /AB S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS\Council-Minutes\2022\05-09-2022 ANNUAL.wpd