Regular Packet

CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 28, 2022 at 6:30 PM This meeting will be held virtually via Webex AGENDA VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE This meeting will be held electronically. Public participation information is as follows: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Link: https://rb.gy/s8c0ti Event number: 2349 453 6192 Event password: DOVER (if needed) If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. The meeting can also be viewed on Comcast Channel 14, Verizon Channel 20, and on the City's Streaming Player located at www.cityofdover.com under "Quick Links". OPEN FORUM - 15 Minutes Prior to Official Meeting (6:15 p.m.) The “Open Forum” segment is provided to extend the opportunity to the general public to share their questions, thoughts, comments, concerns, and complaints. Discussion of any item appearing on the agenda as a public hearing is prohibited during the Open Forum as an opportunity will be provided during consideration of that item. Citizen comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Council is prohibited from taking action since they are not in official session; however, they may schedule such items as regular agenda items and act upon them in the future. INVOCATION - Elder Ellis B. Louden PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Boggerty ADOPTION OF AGENDA 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. Page 1

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - February 28, 2022 PAGE 2 PRESENTATIONS 2021 ANNUAL REPORTS 1. Fire Department 2. Planning and Inspections CONSENT AGENDA ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3. Special Council Meeting of February 10, 2022 4. Regular Council Meeting of February 14, 2022 SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL VACANCY - ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY - THIRD ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF (TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 13, 2022) 5. JAMES IANNUCCI ITEMS NOT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA ORDINANCES FIRST READING REFERRAL - The First Reading is offered on the Proposed Ordinance. It is recommended for referral to the Planning Commission for a public hearing on March 21, 2022, the Historic District Commission on March 24, 2022, and that a Public Hearing before City Council be set for April 11, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., at which time the Final Reading and Council action will take place. The ordinance is available at the entrance of the Council Chambers, on the City's website at www.cityofdover.com under "Government," or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 302-736-7008 or cityclerk@dover.de.us. 6. Rezoning Request - First Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2022-02 Properties located at 411 South Governors Avenue, 429 South Governors Avenue, 435 South Governors Avenue, 439 South Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street, 441 South Governors Avenue, and 447 South Governors Avenue, consisting of 1.74 +/- acres, owned by the State of Delaware and an alley. The properties are currently zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone), and the proposed zoning is IO (Institutional and Office Zone) subject to SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) and H (Historic District Zone). (Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00- 000, ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-51.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley; Planning Reference: Z-22-01 and HI-22-02; Fourth Council District) CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS COUNCIL MEMBERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Page 2

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - February 28, 2022 PAGE 3 THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING Page 3

Item #1. DOVER FIRE DEPARTMENT Annual Fire Chief's Report Volunteers Since 1882 2021 Year in Review Presented by Fire Chief David Carey Page 4

2021 Fire Line Officers Item #1. (L-R) 2nd Fire Line Captain Charlie Enterman, 1st Fire Line Captain Jason Boc, 4th Asst Chief Sierra Brown, 3rd Asst Chief Wes Page 5 Liberto, 2nd Asst Chief Sean Christiansen, 1st Asst Chief Ben Smetana, Deputy Chief, Cole Enright, Fire Chief David Carey

2021 Accomplishments Item #1. By the Dover Fire Department Renovated Fire Station 1 – Removing general population bunk rooms for male and females. Increased the size of the gym, renovated the kitchen and added 12 individual rooms for privacy, separation of members for health and safety. Added on to Fire Station 2 – 2 story building was added on to the rear of Fire Station 2. Which added a gym, Kitchen, day room and 11 individual bunkrooms to the Fire Station. Ordered two utility vehicles to replace a 1996 GMC and 2005 Ford F350 pickup truck – This was funded through our State Representatives Funding approved to replace a 2001 Ford F-350 Brush truck – Funded through our State Representatives. Page 6

Item #1. 2021 Accomplishments Continued • Established new operating procedures for the Fire Department • Implemented a Duty Crew Program • Staffs for stations with Volunteers for a given amount of time. • Decreases response times • Better service to the Community • Reduces the loss of life and property • Increased interoperability with Kent County Fire Companies • Established arrival assignments • Assists with the Incident management • Improves firefighter accountability and safety Page 7

Item #1. Goals for 2022 • Recruitment - Increase volunteer members • Through Marketing on Facebook, Instagram and Capital School District • Implement an Incentive Program • Continue to work with City and County Staff for American Rescue plan funding. • Replacement of a 17 year old Ladder truck FY22-23 Page 8

Item #1. Call Volume by Hour of Day 1,364 Calls for Service 120 95 98 100 84 89 74 76 76 79 76 80 63 65 62 54 60 47 49 51 46 39 39 40 21 22 23 24 12 20 0 Page 9

Item #1. Call Volume by Month 1,364 Calls for Service 160 146 140 126 130 124 126 122 119 121 120 101 94 100 77 78 80 60 40 20 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Page 10

Item #1. Call Volume by Day of Week 1,364 Calls for Service 250 215 189 196 202 196 200 193 173 150 100 50 0 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Page 11

Item #1. Incident Type Chart 3 9 166 3 119 608 100 118 235 Fire (166) 12.17% Overpressure (3) .22% Rescue & EMS (119) 8.72% Hazardous Condition (100) 7.33% Service Call (118) 8.65% Good Intent Call (235) 17.23% False Alarm (607) 44.50% Weather (3) .22% Special Incident (9) 0.67% Page 12

Fires Broken Down by Type Item #1. 6 17 68 30 4 19 5 3 54 Building (68) Out Building (5) Cooking (54) Heater (3) Rubbish (19) Mobile Home (4) Vehicle (30) Brush (17) Dumpster (6) Page 13

Total Personnel Hours Item #1. Overall 2021 66 21 Incident Duration Times 12,653 Hours Increased 2,361 hours from 2020 3,217 3,160 35 Man hours per day 21 956 2,251 912 685 False Alarm (3,160) Good Intent (956) Service Call (912) Hazmat (685) Rescue/EMS (2,251) Overpressure (21) Fire (3,217) Special (66) Severe Weather (21) Page 14

Item #1. Training To Protect and Serve Members attended 7,020 hours in State Fire School and In-House training offered throughout the year. Members were instructed on numerous topics from fire suppression, to Emergency Medical Technician. Page 15

Item #1. Fire Prevention Even with COVID restrictions in place. The fire department was able to perform school visits to approximately 1,500 children. Page 16

Department Social Media Item #1. Facebook Instagram DFD Website Over 12.2K followers Over 2.1K followers Over 2.3 million views Page 17

Item #1. The Officers, men and women of the Dover Fire Department remain the only State capital in the Nation to be protected by a 100% volunteer fire department. We are prepared and ready to provide the City of Dover with the finest fire protection in the State. We look forward to a safe and productive year working with City officials and the Mayor and Council. Page 18

Item #1. Questions???? Page 19

Item #2. City of Dover, Delaware Department of Planning, Inspections & Community Development 2021 Annual Report Page 20

Item #2. Planning, Inspections & Community Development 2021 Annual Report Introduction In 2021 it was often asked, “is this the new normal?” The COVID-10 Pandemic and its impacts on City op- erations and on life in general continued from 2020. Limits on occupancy, social distancing, mask require- ments, and supply chain issues were buzz words of the year. However, the Staff and activities of the Depart- ment of Planning & Inspections carried on. Adaption in methods of operations related to activities focused on virtual meetings with their often technology glitches, even more electronic communications, and creative problem solving. During the year the Department achieved and maintained a full staffing level. This Annual Report for 2021 shares information on the activities of the five Divisions: Planning Office, Building Inspec- tions, Permits & Licensing, Code Enforcement, and the Office of the Fire Marshal. The efforts of the Department guided development and new construction in a range of scales from the small accessory shed for a homeowner to a 457,500 SF manufacturing facility. This Report will show that num- bers related to development applications, permits, and licensing generally held steady with some sectors see- ing rebounds. The most significant change is the increase in new home starts lead by the resurgence in con- struction activity in the Eden Hill Farm Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) Residential District and the continued build-out of the Patriot Village Subdivision. New home construction efforts were also a focus of activity in the Downtown Development District where seventeen (17) housing units are built or under construction in the year. For the City, the number of Rental Dwelling Permits held steady again following a multi-year trend at 3,111 Permits. Census data as reported in the 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) indicates that of the 14,098 Occupied Housing Units in the City 48.31% are owner occupied and 51.69% are renter occupied. The areas of homelessness and those at risk of becoming homeless were assisted by CARES Act Funding administered through the Community Block Grant Program of the City for motel vouchers and rental subsidies as pandemic mitigation program. Construction Permit activity in the non-residential sectors shows a continued focus on a mix of renovation activities of existing facilities and tenant fit-outs for new commercial businesses. New Office Building pro- jects commenced for the Delaware Solid Waste Authority and an Office Building at Landing Square on Bay Road. The year also saw the start of the New Dover Middle Schools project at 1 Pay Lynn Drive. In Down- town Dover, several building locations on Loockerman Street obtained permits for renovations and the new U.S. Post Office opened at Bank Lane and South Queen Street. The largest and perhaps most impressive project of the year is the state of the art corrugated box manufacturing plant of Delmarva Corrugated at 1601 POW/MIA Parkway. The project went from Planning Commission Site Plan review in October 2000 to starting operations in December 2021. A fourteen-month timeframe thanks to City, County, and State coor- dination efforts and brought a big economic development win for Central Delaware. The City did see some business closures as a result of the pandemic, but also saw businesses continue to re-invent themselves and their operations with changes to hours, enhanced delivery, curbside pickup, online ordering, and outdoor dining options. Efforts in 2021 continue to prepare Dover and its population of 39,403 (and counting) for the future. The Planning Office completed the 2021 Comprehensive Rezoning Project rezoning 163 properties citywide to align with the Land Development Plan of 2019 Comprehensive Plan. Other City Departments have focused on infrastructure planning with studies and efforts to secure project funding through grants, Bond Bill, etc. The American Rescue Plan Act (APRA) funding received by the City at $8.6 million will also focus on pan- demic recovery. The Office of the Fire Marshal’s led an effort to revise the Public Occupancy Licensing program with definition alignment and a new fee structure. The Code Enforcement Staff led efforts to ensure properties were maintained appropriately and in accordance with the Dover Code of Ordinances, a key com- ponent of quality of life. We look forward to 2022 as we continue to make the City of Dover a place where people want to live, work, play, and visit! Page 21 2

Item #2. Department of Planning, Inspections & Community Development Our Mission remains: • Guide and direct future development; • Provide timely, friendly, helpful and efficient services; • Protect the public health, safety and welfare; and • Strive for a vibrant, balanced and sustainable economy. The Report that follows describes the activities of the Department of Planning, Inspections & Commu- nity Development and its Divisions of Building Inspections, Office of the Fire Marshal, Permitting & Licensing, Code Enforcement, and Planning. Personnel Changes The continued dedication and professionalism of the staff of the Department of Planning, Inspections & Community Development is a critical element in providing services to the community. These quali- ties allow Staff to successfully interact with the residents of our City and support continued communi- ty improvement. The Department consists of 22 Staff (authorized level is 22 positions). There were a number of staffing changes within the Department during 2021. The change is as follows: • Sierra Brown joined the Code Enforcement Staff as an Inspector I on May 14, 2021. • Jason Shellenberger joined the Code Enforcement Staff as an Inspector I on May 24, 2021. • John England joined the Code Enforcement Staff as an Inspector I on June 1, 2021. Welcome to the Department of Planning & Inspections team! Another Staffing change occurred late in 2021. On October 28, 2021 City Council appointed then Director of Planning, Inspections & Community Development David S. Hugg III to the position of Interim City Manager. They also appointed Dawn Melson-Williams, Principal Planner to serve as the Interim City Planner/Building Inspector. And Thank You to all Staff for their continued dedication to DOVER! Page 22 3

Item #2. Department Operations and COVID-19 Pandemic Throughout 2021, the COVID-19 Pandemic altered operations in the Department in a variety of ways. The closure of the City of Dover Buildings (including City Hall) to the public continued into January 2021 since being instituted again on November 5, 2020. Department Staff continued working remotely (where possible), working staggered shifts, and with limited staffing in the Office daily as part of the City’s Continuity of Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in compliance with the Gov- ernor’s Declarations of a State of Emergency for Delaware. Some Staff worked remotely through March with their laptops or tablets accessing the City’s system at authorized network access points; other staff members were in the Office for parts of each day or focused efforts in their field work areas. The City of Dover Buildings (including City Hall) reopened to the public on March 8, 2021 with limita- tions on occupancy, social distancing, and certain mask requirements as part of the City’s Continuity of Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City Buildings (including City Hall) continued to be open to the public into the Summer of 2021 with on-going limitations on occupancy, social distanc- ing, and mask requirements. A number of policies governed activities for Staff and visitors. On July 13, 2021, the Governor lifted the Declaration of a State of Emergency for Delaware changing a number of procedures. Meetings of the Boards and Commission (Starting 7/12/2021) returned to an in- person format with some limitations in July. The Meetings were conducted in a Hybrid format as they were offered In-Person and also offered in a Virtual format using the WebEx audio/video conferencing system. This Hybrid Meeting format continued for July through December 2021. Change was ever con- stant, as effective August 18, 2021, masks were required for all staff and visitors in City Buildings. The City developed Incentives for Staff receiving vaccinations and offered COVID Leave time. The Mask requirement became voluntary in City Buildings effective November 10, 2021, but masks continued to be encouraged. Throughout the year Staff continued implementation of new methods and practices to continue to address plan and permit responsibilities and necessary inspections. The Department accepted Plan and Permit submissions by a drop-off collection site, by appointment, and electronically. The use of technology con- tinued to expand with the arrival of a Plan Table system, a large monitor system with Blue Beam Review software which the Fire Marshal’s Office is starting to utilize. Other software applications are being test- ing for use on computer tablets/laptops in the field such as Formstack by the Fire Marshal’s for check- lists of Inspection items with its potential expansion to other Divisions. Conducting Meetings virtually using MS Teams, WebEx, and other virtual format systems became commonplace among Staff and for our interactions with customers. Other meetings, trainings, and workshops continue in a Virtual format allowing Staff to participate from their computers/desks at home (if necessary) or in the Office. Technol- ogy improvements will certainly become aspect of our operations. Page 23 4

Item #2. Building Inspections Staff: Greg Akers, Chief Building Inspector/Plans Examiner Mike McGregor, Building Inspector II Chris Scott, Licensed Plumbing / HVAC Inspector II New Construction, Renovations, Additions and Tenant Fit-Outs Mr. Akers supervises construction inspectors, reviews construction documents and permits, meets with design professionals regarding construction projects and Dover’s permit process. Mr. McGregor reviews plans and permits, performs inspections of commercial, residential and manufactured buildings. Mr. Scott’s responsibili- ties include plans review and performance of plumbing and HVAC inspections for commercial and residential buildings under construction. The combined efforts of all staff resulted in the performance of 3,024 Building Inspections, 2,869 Plumbing/Mechanical Inspections, and 64 Certificates of Occupancy Inspections this year. A total of 1,743 Permits were applied for in 2021 of all Permit Types (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire Protection, Demolition, and Sign Permits). Additional Duties The Building & Inspections Staff assists in revitalizing existing structures through the plans and permits pro- cess, responds to inquiries related to construction, assists in property damage assessment after significant damage causing events occur, and enforces licensing of contractors and design professionals. The team pro- vides guidance, support and proper enforcement of the codes for construction and or repairs regulated by the Building and Life Safety Codes. Summary Description Building and Life Safety Codes address occupancy, structural strength, means of egress, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation, accessibility, energy conservation, and life safety in regard to new and existing build- ings, facilities and systems. These issues are specific to structures and adjacent structures as they may relate. Staff continues to look forward to Dover adopting the International Code Council’s latest codes of 2018 to re- place previous versions. Qualifications Dover’s Building Inspectors are qualified via a combination of certifications and licenses. Our inspectors are required to achieve or exceed 45 hours of training within 3 year time periods in order to maintain their certifi- cations. These qualifications combined with years of experience in both private and public sectors places them among the best in the industry. Greg has 20 years of private sector experience, this combined with 19 years of City service brings 39 years of industry experience to the team. Greg holds certifications in Building, Com- mercial, Residential and Housing. Mike is ICC certified in Building, Commercial Building, Residential and is licensed through the State in Manufactured Home Compliance. Chris over the years has achieved 10 ICC cer- tifications in several disciplines and is also licensed through the State of Delaware as both a Plumber and HVAC Mechanic. In addition, Chris has taught the Plumbing trade at Polytech night school for over 11 years. Page 24 5

Item #2. Fire Marshal’s Office Staff: Jason Osika , Fire Marshal/Inspector III Matthew Brown, Deputy Fire Marshal / Inspector II Sean Christiansen, Deputy Fire Marshal / Inspector I Phillip Lewis, Deputy Fire Marshal / Inspector I The Fire Marshal’s Office has a staffing level of 4 full time employees. The breakdown is the Fire Marshal/ Inspector III and three Deputy Fire Marshals which can hold the position of Inspector I or II. Currently, the of- fice has two Inspector II and one Inspector I. The Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for conducting annual inspections in various public occupancies to in- clude assembly’s such as halls, auditoriums, club rooms, conference rooms, courtrooms, dance halls, drinking es- tablishments, gymnasiums, libraries, chapels, motion picture theaters, places of religious worship, restaurants, and theaters, educational facilities, day cares, health care, ambulatory health care, residential occupancies such as lodging and rooming, hotel, dormitory, apartments, and bed and breakfast, residential board and care, mercantile over 10,000 SF, business over 10,000 SF, industrial, storage over 10,000 SF, and assembly special provisions such as special events. The Fire Marshal’s Office han- dles a variety of fire related complaints such as over- crowding, blocked means of egress, fire lanes, and im- paired fire protection. Due to COVID-19, we handled a large amount of occupant load calculations so businesses could follow the Governors orders. New fire suppression systems (sprinklers), fire alarm systems, hood suppres- sion systems, and other forms of fire protection are ac- cepted into service by the Fire Marshal’s Office. The Fire Marshal’s Office is also part of the Certificate of Occupancy approval process. Fire Type Number Value of Loss In addition to the inspection related responsibilities the Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for the investigation Accidental 24 $5,478,000 of origin and cause of fires and explosions .within the Incendiary 5 $2,750 City of Dover. All employees of the office are on an on- call rotation for any after-hours fire or life safety com- Undetermined 13 $466,751 plaints received, structural complaints, and buildings/ TOTAL 50 $5,947,501 residences needing condemnation. All employees also work special events such as race weekends, Firefly, and July 4th. Page 25 6

Item #2. For the Calendar Year 2021, the following is a breakdown of activity for the Fire Marshal’s Office: • Annual Fire/Life Safety Inspections: 270 with 1,137 deficiencies • Certificates of Occupancy Inspections /Fire Protection Acceptances Tests: 89 • Administrative Walk-through Inspections & Meetings: 177 • Fire/Life Safety Complaints: 464 • Plan Review: 125 • Fire Permits: Issued 58 with an income of $26,542 Total of 37 Fire Investigations with a Total Fire Loss of $1,094,506: • Accidental: 24 with a total amount of $511,604 in damage. • Incendiary: 4 with a total amount of $20,501 in damage. Arrest in conjunction with Dover Police Department. Total 1 • Undetermined: 9 with a total amount of $562,401 in damage. • Subject Injured/Burned Investigations: Total of 6 • Investigation Time: 124 hours • Fire System Saves: 9 Licensing and Permitting Staff: (right to left in photo) Kristen Mullaney, Licensing & Permitting Supervisor; Nichole Arnold, Office Assistant II; and Taryn Bauer, Office Assistant II. The Permit and Licensing Staff is the first contact most customers have with the Department of Plan- ning, Inspections & Community Development with the City of Dover especially as they enter the City Hall Building. This Staff is responsible for the receipt and processing of all Permits, Business Licenses, Occupancy Permits, and Rental Dwelling Permits and their associated fee payments. These Staff sched- ule all Inspections performed by the Department, assist customers, and answer inquires. They respond directly to questions regarding permitting and licensing procedures and schedule appointments and meetings as required. The charts included later in this Report are examples of the volume of Permits and Licenses received by this Staff. Their contributions to customer service are immeasurable. While much of their work cannot be directly quantified, without their efforts, the Department could not func- tion. They present a high standards of prompt and courteous service. Page 26 7

Item #2. Code Enforcement & Property Maintenance Staff: Eddie Kopp, Inspector III; Ronald Coburn, Inspector II/Vacant Building Enforce- ment; Velvet Johnson, Inspector II; Sierra Brown, Inspector I; Jason Shellenberger, Inspector I; John England, Inspector I. The Code Enforcement Division is responsible for Property Maintenance within the city. The division Types of Inspections/Cases Entered hired three new inspectors, including a transfer from fire dispatch, bringing the division to full staffing. Annual Rental Housing Inspections 828 Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, the Property Maintenance Exterior/Interior 1,075 Division still opened a total of 4,419 cases with re- Tall Grass and Weeds 758 gards to violations of the Dover Code of Ordinances No Valid Business License 109 and Zoning Ordinance. More than 80 percent of the No Valid Rental Permit 172 cases are initiated by City Staff. Dover City Ordinances (Violations) 968 VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATIONS: Total 3,713 The Code Enforcement Officers registered a total of 115 new Vacant Buildings within the City limits of Causes for Inspections Dover and collected $125,914.69 dollars in registration fees from those registrations. Collection of the fees Citizen/Tenant complaint 633 occurs at Planning & Inspections, Customer Service Other Agency Referral 212 and on the Tax Bill. Currently, Staff estimates that there are approximately 160 of these structures still Staff Initiated 3,574 vacant. TOTAL 4,419 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS: Sierra Brown passed the International Code Council Exam to become certified Housing and Property Maintenance Inspector. Page 27 8

Item #2. Planning Office Staff: (left to right in photo) Maretta Savage-Purnell, Secretary II Samantha Bulkilvish AICP, Planner II Julian Swierczek AICP, Planner II Tracey Harvey, Planner I Dawn Melson-Williams AICP, Principal Planner and serving as Interim City Planner/Building Inspector * Note: Dave Hugg, previous Director of Planning, Inspections & Community Development was appointed Interim City Manager in October 2021. The Planning Office is focused on both current and long-range planning activities including zoning and land use administration, support of three Boards and Commissions, and administration of various programs. The Planning Office is part of the review process for certain types of construction activity permits (Building Per- mits, Sign Permits, etc.) and Certificate of Occupancy permits. The review and inspection efforts of the Plan- ning Staff resulted in a 2021 calendar year total of 777 Permits and 67 Certificates of Occupancy. Addition- ally, Staff reviews new applications for Business Licenses and Rental Dwelling Permits. The Planning Office coordinates the review and approval of all development applications including the associated support of the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Historic District Commission as they review applications. In 2021, the Planning Office processed 59 new applications and continued review of applications from previ- ous years. See the Application Tables at the end of the Report. Our Board and Commission meetings from January to June were conducted in a Virtual Meeting format using the audio/video conferencing system We- bEx for the meetings. Then starting in July 2021 these Board and Commission Meetings returned to a Hybrid format as In-person Meetings with a Virtual meeting component (using WebEx). Learning activities for Planning Staff included numerous virtual workshops and seminars during the year in- cluding offerings by the Delaware APA Chapter, the Institute for Public Administration at the University of Delaware, Preservation Delaware Annual Conference, and the American Planning Association’s national conference as the NPC21 as many continued to be conducted on virtual platforms. Many programs during the year focused on COVID-19 response and recovery, development activities, and land use law. These are training opportunities for all Planning Staff but especially for the three AICP Planners with continuing edu- cation (Certification Maintenance for AICP) requirements. In addition to plan and permit review of development applications and ordinance development, we focused on implementation of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. including the Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 Project (see topic section for description). Page 28 9

Item #2. Community Development The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) expands opportunities and housing choices for low and moderate income persons living in Dover and protects the public health and welfare of Dover citi- zens. It performs the following tasks: • Provides CDBG grants to sub-recipients that provide services to low/moderate income persons. • Provides rehabilitation assistance to sub-recipients who service low/moderate income persons. • Provides housing assistance to emergency shelters for the homeless. • Provides homeownership assistance to first-time homebuyers that purchase affordable housing in the City of Dover. The following projects were completed during the program year:  Homeownership Assistance Program—Throughout the year, five (5) families received a grant from the City of Dover’s Homeownership Assistance Program and purchased affordable housing in the City.  Dover Interfaith Mission to the Homeless—CDBG funds were utilized to cover the operations costs for the homeless shelter. A total of 175 homeless men were serviced throughout the program year.  Milford Housing Emergency Repair Program— CDBG funds were provided to complete emergency home repairs for seven (7) owner occupied homes eliminating health and safety hazards.  Central Delaware Housing Collaborative —CDBG funds were used to provide operations cost for a 16 bed women’s homeless shelter. CARES Act Funding The City of Dover was awarded $475,372 in a special allocation to the Community Development Block Grant to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. The City partnered with the Department of Health and Social Services to administer the grant that was used to provide motel vouchers and rental sub- sidies that serviced homeless persons or those at risk of becoming homeless. Over 70 families and individu- als were serviced throughout the program year. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) On March 11, 2022. President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law. The $1.9 trillion Fiscal Recovery Funds package is intended to combat the COVID-19 pandemic including public health and economic impacts. The City of Dover was allocated $8,619,257 over a two-year period to re- spond to the COVID-19 public health emergency and its economic impacts. The City held two Public Workshop Meetings on December 7, 2021 at the Dover Public Library providing information on the eligibility requirements and Request for Proposal submissions for Housing and Commu- nity Service Projects with an estimated allocation for up to $2.5 million. The City’s Joint Subcommittee to Evaluate ARPA Funding Requests from Non-Profits will evaluate the submissions to offer recommendations for funding to City Council in 2022. Page 29 10

Item #2. Downtown Development District/Restoring Central Dover Dover received designation as a Downtown Development District in January 2015. Governor Markell formally announced that the cities of Dover, Seaford and Wil- mington were selected as the first Districts in Delaware with visits to each commu- nity. In 2017, the City of Dover Planning Office dedicated new staff to the admin- istration of the Downtown Development District Program as well as increase coop- eration with groups like the Downtown Dover Partnership. This was done to help better ensure the continued success of the incentives program to attract new busi- nesses and homeowners to the downtown area. Over the course of 2021, the City authorized $16,642 in Per- mit Fee Waivers for 26 properties for the purpose of new housing or business. This includes seventeen new homes which have been built or are in the process of being built within the Downtown Development District. Addresses in- clude 15, 35, and 39 North New Street; 2 and 147 South New Street; 14, 20, 60, 67, 101 and 103 South Queen Street; 23 and 25 South Governors Avenue; 217 North Kirkwood Street; 49 South Kirkwood Street and 534 Fulton Street. The City also waived Business License Fees in the amount of $321.25 in the aim of incentivizing business growth in the Downtown Development District. Business License Fee Waivers may be utilized by an applicant for a period of no more than three years. Dover has seen several Businesses License Fee Waivers expire in 2021 as the businesses had been established for a period of over three years. Both incentive types are part of the City’s compliment to the State of Delaware’s incentives through the Downtown Development District Program. Together, we are seeing in- creasing evidence of the renewal being brought to the City of Dover, particularly after the difficulties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is even more so evident in housing areas near the Downtown, as groups like NCALL and Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity continue their investment in providing new single- family homes on previously blighted properties. With Dover being one of the State’s designated Downtown De- velopment Districts, eligible investors may qualify for rebates on a portion of their investment if located within the City of Dover’s DDD. Through the end of Fiscal Year 2021, the State has issued $1,150,624 in rebates towards $9,334,546 in total investment in Dover’s Downtown Development District. This includes four large scale projects (over $350,000), and thirty-nine small pro- jects ($25,000-$350,000) since the start of the program in 2015. Staff notes that the “Large Projects” thresh- old has been changed by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) from $250,000 to $350,000 in 2020. However, no Large Projects have been active in Dover in 2021. Page 30 11

Item #2. 2019 Comprehensive Plan City Council held a public hearing on the Comprehen- sive Plan and Approved Ordinance #2019-21 to adopt 2019 Comprehensive Plan on January 13, 2020. In early February of 2020 Planning Staff completed the final pub- lication of the Plan as adopted and submitted it for Certi- fication by the Governor. The Governor Certified the City of Dover 2019 Comprehensive Plan by letter of March 10, 2020. In 2021, Planning Staff worked on bringing through ad- ditional changes to the Comprehensive Plan including three Comprehensive Plan Amendments and the Com- prehensive Rezoning Project and associated Comprehen- sive Plan Amendment to update the Land Development Plan Map. Other City Departments also continue to work toward the implementation of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. Comprehensive Plan Implementation Activities After the certification of the Comprehensive Plan the Planning Office began the implementation phase of the Comprehensive Plan by developing ordinances and carrying out other activities. Comprehensive Plan Amendments In accordance with the approved procedure for annual amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Office received in December of 2020 three requests to amend the Land Development Plan Map which were processed as Comprehensive Plan Amendments in 2021 (MI-21-01). • MI-21-01A: 1205 McKee Road – change the Land Use on Map 12-1: Land Development Plan Map from Office to Commercial Low Intensity. This is associated with rezoning application Z-21-01. Or- dinance #2021-01 approved by City Council. • MI-21-01B: 92 N West Street – change the Land Use on Map 12-1: Land Development Plan Map from Industrial to Mixed Use. This is associated with rezoning application Z-21-02. Ordinance #2021 -02 approved by City Council. • MI-21-01C: 1365 N. DuPont Highway (Lots 1 &2) – change the Land Use on Map 12-1: Land De- velopment Plan Map from Commercial High Intensity to Mixed Use. This amendment is proposed to facilitate rezoning following further project development and land planning for housing and commer- cial activity. Ordinance #2021-03; City Council motion failed and the Land Use remains Commercial High Intensity. Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 Project As part of the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan Staff are tasked with ensuring that the Zoning Map aligns with the approved Land Development Plan Map. Each land use designated across the City permits cer- tain zoning districts. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) staff identified where the discrepancies lie between the Zoning Map and the Land Development Plan Map by pulling out parcels that require rezon- ing. Staff identified 165 properties for Rezoning. Of these, one hundred (100) properties were proposed to be Page 31 12

Item #2. rezoned to ROS (Recreational and Open Space). There were also twenty-nine (29) properties that were pro- posed for rezoning to IO (Institutional and Office Zone) recognizing their use as places of assembly/places of worship or their institutional usage under governmental ownership. The remaining Rezonings were a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial classifications. Public outreach to educate property owners about the Comprehensive Rezoning 2021 Project began in Febru- ary 2021 with informational mailings, Virtual Infor- mation Sessions, a Map Exhibit Display outside City Hall, other presentations, and a website. Planning Staff communicated with several property owners via email, phone calls, and virtu- al meetings to assist in their understand- ing of the proposed Rezoning. After Public Meetings and Public Hear- ings with the Planning Commission and City Council, 163 of the 165 proposed parcels for Rezoning were amended to have zoning which matched the underly- ing Land Use. The two parcels that were not rezoned were properties where the property owners opposed the rezoning proposed by Staff and wished to keep the zoning that was already in place. Comprehensive Plan Amendments Set #2 In addition to the Zoning Map amendments brought through by the Comprehensive Rezoning Project, amend- ments to Map 12-1: Land Development Plan Map and Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix were made. There were several zoning districts that were recommended to be added to select Land Use Categories and the land use of several parcels were amended. Both revisions were approved by City Council on June 14, 2021. • Table 12-1: Land Use and Zoning Matrix: R-10 (One Family Residence Zone) was proposed to be added to the Residential Medium Density Land Use Category. C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) and SC-1 (Shopping Center Commercial Zone) was proposed to be added to the Commercial - Low Intensity Land Use Catego- ry. A notation that “Open Space uses may also exist in other zones” was proposed to be added to the Open Space Land Use Category. Ordinance #2021-10. • Map 12-1: Land Development Plan Map. A series of twenty (20) areas identified by address and location were recommended for Amendment. Areas that function as open space or park areas were recommended to move to an Open Space, Conservation, Recreation Land Use Classification/Category. There were areas where parcel analysis of the residential dwelling usage or actual type results in a different Residential Land Use Classification/Category. There were several properties where the Commercial Land Use Classifica- tion/Category was recommended to change to match the current use and zoning of the property as Residen- tial. Ordinance #2021-11. Page 32 13

Item #2. Special Studies & Projects Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance Implementation – On November 9, 2020, Dover City Council adopted Ordinance #2020-13 adding provisions for Wireless Communications Facilities (WCF) as Article 5, Section 23 – Wireless Communications Facilities to the Zoning Ordinance and other amendments to the Dover Code of Ordinances. Implementation of these new provisions included a new Wireless Commu- nications Facilities Building Permit application form and review process and the Small Wireless Communica- tions Facility (Small WCF) Design Manual. In 2021, Wireless Communications Facilities (WCF) Permits were received for placement of three (3) Small Wireless Communications Facilities (Small WCF); these loca- tions are under construction. Additional WCF Permits received were Eligible Facilities projects for the re- placement of equipment on existing Tower Based Facilities and Non-tower Based Facilities like buildings and water tanks. Enterprise Resource Planning Project –The phased implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system by Tyler Technologies continues citywide. Staff utilizes the Tyler MUNIS financial system (implemented in December 2018) for invoice & payment processing, grant project management, and Budget entry. 2021 included learning and testing a related new payroll system, Kronos. Later ERP Project phases will include implementation of our application, permits, inspections, and case management processes to replace our current system (Naviline and HTE). Floodplain Management - The City of Dover is a participating community of the NFIP – National Flood Insurance Program. Staff regularly field questions on the Floodplains from property owners citywide. The Floodplain Management webpage at https://www.cityofdover.com/floodplain-management assists in infor- mation distribution on this topic. Ordinance Amendments: Research and Development Two text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance occurred in 2021. The process of text amendment and ordi- nance development and adoption involves research by the Planning Staff, consultation with stakeholders on specific topics, review by City Council Committees, and then formal review and public hearings by the Plan- ning Commission (for recommendation) and City Council (final action). Both text amendments centered around warehousing and distribution centers, a trend that seems to be spreading across the country. See Sum- mary Table as follows for 2021 activity of Ordinance amendments. Ordinance Amendments 2021 File Number & Topic Text Amendment Action Date Ordinance MI-21-07 Text Amendment: SC-3 (Shopping Cen- Zoning Ordinance, Article Adopted: ter Development) Zone 3, Section 17 July 12, 2021 Ordinance #2021-12 Allow permitted uses related to ware- housing and distribution. MI-21-10 Text Amendment: M (Manufacturing) Zoning Ordinance, Article Adopted: November Zone 3, Section 19; Article 4, 8, 2021 Ordinance Section 4.16; Article 5, #2021-19 Remove Conditional Uses from M Zone Section 3 and increase height in the Bulk Stand- ards. Page 33 14

Item #2. Boards and Commissions Historic District Commission The City of Dover, Delaware Historic District Commission currently consists of four members with one member not appointed. The members dur- ing 2021 include Eric Czerwinski, Ann Baker Horsey, Jonathan Street, and Mary Terry Mason. The Commission receives staff support from the Planning Office. During 2021 Eric Czerwinski served as Chair and Ann Horsey served as Vice- Chair. At the Commission’s Annual Meeting in November 2021, Eric Czerwinski was reelected Chair and Ann Horsey was reelected Vice Chair. The fifth member of the Historic District Commis- sion has yet to be appointed (to fill the seat vacated by Mr. McDaniel in 2020). The Historic District Commission held five meetings in 2021. The Historic District Commission reviewed five (5) items for consultation on Architectural Review Certificates in the calendar year. This included the referral of Demolition Permits for the demolition of a vacant Commercial/Residential Building at 129 S. Bradford Street (HI-21-03) and demolition of a Commercial Building at 401 S. Governors Avenue which were both au- thorized. Other items reviewed for consultation were a Sign Permit and Drainage Improvements at The Peo- ple’s Church at 46 S. Bradford Street (HI-21-01 and HI-21-06) and a Fence at 4 The Green (HI-21-02). The Historic District Commission granted Architectural Review Certification to a Parking Lot Improvement pro- ject at the rear of 30 The Green associated with preparations for the nearby Kent County Family Courthouse project. During the year, the Commission heard a number of project updates on topics such as the implementa- tion of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. Of the thirty-five (35) permits in the Historic District in 2021, a total of twenty-six (26) required Architectural Review Certification for exterior work activities. The significant majority of the Permits were eligible for Staff Review during the Building Permit process due to their scope of work. For example, exterior renovations and restoration/repair of exterior finishes and roof replacement projects for a several buildings near The Green and State owned buildings in the Capitol Complex and Downtown area were completed. Several other locations implemented fence projects. Sign Permits were issued for new businesses adding signage including retail, res- taurant, and office locations. Certified Local Government Program The City of Dover was designated a Certified Local Government in 2015. As part of the Certified Local Gov- ernment Program, grant funding was received in the FFY2019 CLG Grant Application (HI-19-02) to seek con- sultant assistance to develop an Addendum to the Design Standards & Guidelines for the City of Dover Histor- ic District Zone document focusing on Modern Materials & Technologies. This grant project was delayed due to Planning Staff’s focus on other major projects and then further delayed due to implications of the State of Emergency for the COVID-19 Pandemic. The timeframe to utilize this FFY2019 CLG Grant has been extend- ed into 2022. Page 34 15

Item #2. Planning Commission In 2021, the Planning Commission consisted of nine members with Ms. Andrea Maucher as Chair. and Mr. Nicholas Adams as Vice Chair. At their Annual Meeting in July 2021, Ms. Andrea Maucher was re- elected Chair of the Planning Commission and Mr. Robert Hartman was elected Vice Chair. In August 2021 Mr. Nicholas Adams resigned from the Planning Commission due to the relocation of his family to Sussex County. In December 2021 Ms. Kelli Lord also resigned from the Planning Commission. One new member was appointed to the Planning Commission to take the seat previously held by Nick Ad- ams; Mr. Chris Cooper was appointed to the Planning Commission in September 2021. The Planning Commission met all twelve months in 2021 and reviewed a total of 38 applications. The year started out with Virtual Meetings while COVID-19 continued to present issues. By July 2021 the meetings transitioned into Hybrid Meetings where the Com- missioners and public had the choice of joining the meeting in person in the Council Chambers or virtu- ally through the WebEx au- dio/video conferencing soft- ware. The Site Plans reviewed by the Planning Commission included an expansion of the Academy of Dover Charter School; several Master Plans including one for the three lots in front of Secure Storage and the Bay Road Office Park; a few City of Dover Park improvements; another Car Wash on DuPont Highway; and an exciting Restaurant Beer Garden concept on N. West Street. The Conditional Use applications included two new Warehouses and the revival of the 6 Warehouse buildings remaining of the Cassidy Commons project, two new Day Care facilities, and a makeup studio. There was a Conditional Use Ap- plication for 54 Apartment Units on Bay Road that got Conditional Approval from the Planning Com- mission as well as a Convenience Store (retail) with Gas Pumps on McKee Road. The Planning Com- mission made recommendations to City Council on six Rezoning applications and there was a seventh that was withdrawn before it made it to Planning Commission. These Rezoning applications included two applications related to a possible new location for the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing on West Division Street. There were five applications for Subdivision in 2021 including revisions of two Planned Neighborhood Design Subdivisions that had previously been approved: Stonebrook East PND and Stonebrook West PND. There were four applications for Annexation of property varying in scale includ- ing two single-family residences, the Dover Indoor Tennis located on Persimmon Tree Lane, and a unique situation where the right-of-way had not been annexed into the City in the vicinity of Mishoe Towers. A total of 14 applications were submitted to the Planning Office for Administrative Review in- cluding seven Administrative Site Plans and seven Minor Lot Line Adjustment Plans. Page 35 16

Item #2. Board of Adjustment The Planning Office received four applications to the Board of Adjustment in 2021. All four of the appli- cations were for area variances and none were for a use variance. Of the four applications received: two were approved, one was tabled and later withdrawn, and one was withdrawn before making it to the Board of Adjustment Meeting. The two applications that were withdrawn was because the Applicants realized they could revise their designs to address Code requirements. One of the variances that was ap- proved by the Board of Adjustment was for a reduction in the front setback for a sign on a commercial property. The other variance request was for multiple variances on a commercial property. After this var- iance request was tabled by the Board in 2019, the applicant came back with a revised plan to ask for a lightly lesser variance. These variances included increasing the maximum Impervious Lot Coverage in both the C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) and COZ-1 (Corridor Overlay Zone), as well as to decrease the minimum Open Space/Buffer requirements along street frontages in the COZ-1. Ultimately the Board of Adjustment approved the variances as requested by the applicant’s revised plans. Page 36 17

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Item #2. 2021: Dover by the Numbers Certificates of Occupancy, Building, Plumbing and HVAC Inspections Calendar 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Year Inspections Plumbing / 4,336 6,070 7,402 2,931 2,869 HVAC Inspections Building 4,243 4,837 5,726 3,710 3,024 Inspections C/O 181 203 329 73 64 Inspections Total 8,760 11,110 13,457 6,714 5,967 Inspections Page 43 24

Item #2. Rental Licenses 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Lodging Houses 52 51 49 48 52 Public Occupancies 455 475 494 401 432 Rental Dwellings 3,211 3,158 3,249 3,176 3,111 TOTALS 3,718 3,684 3,792 3,625 3,595 BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED FOR NEW HOMES 2017-2021 Page 44 25

Item #2. BUSINESS LICENSING Business Licenses 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Manufactured Homes 382 355 335 317 299 Merchants 381 378 367 326 354 Contractors 1,274 1,276 1,273 1,213 1,270 Business Licenses 2,203 2,229 2,116 1,756 1,802 TOTALS 4,240 4,238 4,091 3,612 3,725 Page 45 26

Item #2. Major Projects and Construction Activity 2021 Residential Construction Activity A renewed interest in the build-out of residential subdivisions occurred in 2021 for the City with over eighty- three (83) Permits issued for a mix of one-family detached dwellings, duplexes, and townhomes. There was residential construction activity in Eden Hill Farm TND, Patriot Village, Oak Shadows, Nottingham Meadows, and Lexington Glen. A series of permits for one-family dwelling infill projects were also issued throughout the year including within the area of the Downtown Development District and other scattered lots citywide. A number of manufactured home placements also occurred on existing lots in Dover East Es- tates. Approximately thirty (30) new dwelling units were completed and received Certificates of Occupancy by year’s end. 2021 also saw continued activity with Fence, Shed, and Deck Permits as people made im- provements at their residences. Construction activity for multi-family units only included the completion in December 2021 of the reconstruction of the Baytree Apartment Building (previously destroyed by fire in April 2020). Non-Residential & Commercial Construction Activity Commercial and other construction activity continued in 2021 with a variety of new projects starting, renova- tion activities establishing new tenants, and projects being completed even in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic. New Permits Issued & Projects Underway in 2021 New Permits were issued in 2021 for a variety of renovation projects and new building construction projects. The following list consists of projects that were started in 2021 and may not be fully complete as of yet. • Renovations at Dover Fire Department Station #1 • Office tenant fit-out of space at 1074 S. State Street • Renovations at Bayhealth Medical Center • Renovations to the Holiday Inn at 561 N DuPont Highway • Renovations to several place of worship including Congregation Beth Shalom, Union Baptist Church, and The People’s Church • Multiple renovation projects at Delaware State University main campus • Tenant fit-out projects in existing building at 756 S. Little Creek Road • Tenant fit-out project for Canteen Vending at 60 Starlifter Avenue • Office renovations at the Eden Hill Medical Center Building • Tenant fit-out for Coney Island Grill Restaurant at 108 W. Loockerman Street • Renovations for tenant spaces within the Shoppes of the Hamlet • Office renovations at 217 W. Loockerman Street • Renovations and Tenant fit-outs along the North DuPont Highway corridor including at the McDonald’s, at the T-Mobile Store, for a restaurant at 1211 N. DuPont Highway, and for Ubreakifix at 1001 N. DuPont Highway • Fire damage repairs at Dover Commons Apartments • Apartment renovations at 108 W. Loockerman Street and 231 W. Loockerman Street • Tenant fit-out for Suds at 225 W. Loockerman Street • Restaurant renovations for Royal Prime (previously Michelle’s) at Bally’s Dover (Dover Downs) Page 46 27

Item #2. • Restaurant renovations for Royal Prime (previously Michelle’s) at Bally’s Dover (Dover Downs) • Tenant fit-outs for Golden Poppy and for Veronica’s Pizzeria in Capital Station • Renovations for a warehouse use at 34 Starlifter Avenue • Tenant Fit-out for a Plasma Center at 277 DuPont Highway in the Centre at Dover • North Office Building at 600A Bay Road known as Landing Square: Phase 2 Revised (C-20-02) • New Dover Middle Schools project at 1 Pat Lynn Drive (S-20-02 and S-20-07) • DSWA Administrative Building as new office building at 601 Energy Lane (S-19-19) • Industrial/Warehouse Buildings 1-3 and Warehouse Building 4 (and its tenant fit-out by Blue Collar Guild, LLC) at 131 Rosemary Road (C-20-01) • New multi-tenant Commercial Building at 515 S. DuPont Highway (S-19-07) • Tommy Express Car Wash at 656 N. DuPont Highway (previous Kirby & Holloway Restaurant loca- tion) • New School Building at Academy of Dover on Saulsbury Road (S-21-02) Completed Projects for Renovation Activities Building Permits were issued for building rehabilitation/renovation projects and tenant space fit-outs citywide in 2021. The following are a sample of the Renovations Activities completed from the year. • Sugar Factory Restaurant at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino • Renovations to existing building to serve as Grotto Pizza Dough Production/Storage Facility at 122 Rosemary Road (C-19-08) • Tenant fit-outs within several buildings in the Enterprise Business Park • Tenant fit-out for Bob’s Discount Furniture in the North Dover Shopping Center • Renovation projects at Bayhealth Medical Center • William Henry Middle School renovation project to complete tornado damage repairs • Tenant fit-out for the Black Swamp Artisanal Market at 204 W. Loockerman Street. • Tenant fit-out of Rise Physical Therapy in the Gateway West Shopping Center • Renovations to the Macy’s fulfillment center at the Dover Mall • Tenant renovations for several locations in the Greentree Shopping Center • Tenant renovations for a FedEx facility at 60 Starlifter Avenue (Old Sunroc Building) • Tenant fit-out for Wing Stop at 1225 N. DuPont Highway (Uno Plaza) Completed Projects for New Building Construction The following projects involved the development of properties resulting in construction of New Buildings. They were completed in 2021 and note the associated Site Plan Applications. • New Garage at DelDOT Central District Facility (S-20-03) • DSP Administration Building at 600 Bay Road (S-19-20) • Delmarva Corrugated Facility at 1601 POW/MIA Parkway (S-20-08) Page 47 28

Item #2. 2021: Welcome to Dover! Progress in Pictures Sugar Factory - 1131 N. DuPont Highway, Bally’s (Dover Downs) WINGSTOP at 1225 N. DuPont Highway Suite D Delaware State Police Administration Building Bayhealth Outpatient Renovations Page 48 29

Item #2. 2021: Welcome to Dover! Progress in Pictures DelDOT Garage Silver Lake Nursing at 1080 Silver Lake Boulevard— Commercial Renovation Courthouse Renovations— 1351 W. North Street 55 The Green DGKP – Interior Tenant Fit Out Suite A Bayhealth-Storage TFO at Commerce Way Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security RISE Physical Therapy—1030 Forrest Avenue, Suite 105 A Black Swamp Artisanal Market - 204 West Loockerman Street Page 49 30

Item #2. 2021: Welcome to Dover! Progress in Pictures Mama’s Kitchen—White Oak Road Grotto’s Dough Factory McDonald’s Training Facility Renovations— 1001 South Bradford Street 1061 North DuPont Highway Union Baptist Church—Storm Damage Renovations— William Henry Middle School—Storm Damage Repairs- 883 Lincoln Street 65 Carver Road Bayhealth Center for Neurology Renovations— 1074 South State Street FedEx - 60 Starlifter Avenue Page 50 31

Item #2. 2021: Welcome to Dover! Progress in Pictures 42 Wellington Drive Nottingham Meadows 117 S. Queen Street Habitat for Humanity 159 Revolutionary Blvd. 1506A College Road Patriot Village Habitat for Humanity 420 Beuvale Lane — 15 N. New Street Nottingham Meadows Page 51 32

Item #2. 2021: Welcome to Dover! Progress in Pictures 126 Overlook Place—Overlook at Silver Lake 118 Mourning Dover—Oak Shadows 26 S. Queen Street 14 S. Queen Street 404 Beauvale Lane 15 Wellington Avenue, Nottingham Nottingham Meadows Meadows Page 52 33

Item #2. 2021: Welcome to Dover! Progress in Pictures 6 Purple Martin Way-Oak Shadows Dover East Estates - Manufactured Dover East Estates—Manufactured Home- Lot 207 Home - Lot 223 171 Orchard Avenue 808 & 810 Ruth Way—Eden Hill Farm TND 5 Purple Martin Way—Oak Shadows 804 Ruth Way— Eden Hill Farm TND Page 53 34

Item #2. 2021: Welcome to Dover! Progress in Pictures 51 Greentree Drive Delmarva Corrugated at 1601 POW-MIA Parkway 1365 North DuPont Highway #2000— Renovations at Macy’s Fulfillment Center at Dover Mall 113, 115, 117, 119, 121 — Lexington Glen Page 54 35

Item #2. 2021: Welcome to Dover! Progress in Pictures Residential Construction by National Council on Ag Life & Residential Construction by National Council on AG Life & La- Labor Research Fund (NCALL) Inc.— 39 New Street bor Research Fund Inc. (NCALL) - 35 N. New Street Baytree Apart- ments Building D/E after fire damage. Date of photo is 4/27/2020. Bay Tree Apartments Building D/E at 208Bay Tree Rd. Building after full reconstruction (from slab). Certificate of Occupancy achieved Page 55 36

Item #3. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING A Special City Council Meeting was held on February 10, 2022 at 5:28 p.m. with Council President Sudler presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Taylor. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Mr. Hare and Dr. Pillsbury were absent. Council staff members present were Mrs. Melson-Williams, Mr. Hugg and Ms. Bennett ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Rocha moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Mrs. Arndt moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 10004(b)(6) - Discussion of the content of documents, excluded from the definition of "public record" in § 10002 of this title where such discussion may disclose the contents of such documents (§10002(1)(1) - any personnel, medical or pupil file, the disclosure of which would constitute an invasion of personal privacy, under this legislation or under any State or federal law as it relates to personal privacy) and 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. Taylor and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 5:29 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:54 p.m. ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION During the Executive Session, members of Council discussed personnel matters related to the Interim City Manager and Interim City Planner positions. Appointment of City Manager During the Executive Session, members of Council discussed hiring Mr. Dave S. Hugg III as City Manager starting at $150,000 per year. Mr. Neil moved to appoint Mr. Hugg as the City Manager, effective immediately, with a salary of $150,000. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Mr. Rocha made a motion to dissolve the City Manager - City Clerk Selection Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Appointment of Planning and Community Development Director During the Executive Session, members of Council discussed the position of Planning and Community Development Director with the Interim Director Dawn Melson-Williams. Mr. Neil moved to keep Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams as Interim Director of Planning and Community Development until the position has been filled. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried. Page 56

Item #3. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2022 PAGE 2 Mr. Anderson moved to temporarily upgrade Mrs. Dawn Melson-Williams’ salary by ten percent until the position has been filled. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m. ANDRIA L. BENNETT CITY CLERK-SELECT All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of February 10, 2022 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /AB S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS\Council-Minutes\2022\02-10-2022 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC) - Personnel Matters.wpd Page 57

Item #4. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The Regular City Council Meeting was held on February 14, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. with Council President Sudler presiding. Council members present were Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Mrs. Arndt, Dr. Pillsbury (arrived via telephone at 6:45 p.m.), Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Hare. Mr. Anderson was absent. Staff members present were Police Chief Johnson, Ms. Peddicord, Mr. Hugg, Mrs. Melson- Williams, Mr. Rodriguez, and Ms. Bennett. Mayor Christiansen was also present. 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 was no one present wishing to speak during the Open Forum. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Taylor. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council President Sudler. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried. 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. Neil moved for adoption of the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson absent). PRESENTATION - 2021 ANNUALL REPORT - DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP Ms. Diane Laird, Executive Director of the Downtown Dover Partnership, Ms. Tina Bradbury, Economic Development and Operation Manager, and Mr. Todd Stonesifer, President of the Downtown Dover Partnership Board, presented the 2021 Downtown Dover Partnership Annual Report. Mr. Neil complimented Ms. Laird, Mr. Stonesifer, and everyone at the Downtown Dover Partnership for their dedication. Page 58

Item #4. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2022 PAGE 2 Mr. Taylor thanked Ms. Laird and Mr. Stonesifer for their hard work. He then asked for the status of La Hacienda’s downtown location. Ms. Laird explained that La Hacienda was ready to go, however the State of Delaware required a new floor in the kitchen of the establishment. She is hopeful to see movement within a month. Mr. Taylor suggested that anytime there were these type of obstacles downtown, perhaps it was possible to handle it at the city level. Ms. Laird explained that she appreciated the support but that it was not a city concern at this point for La Hacienda. Mr. Boggerty asked Ms. Laird if the Schwartz Center, in conjunction with Delaware State University, was going to open for the public to use or rent soon. Following up, Mr. Boggerty asked if not soon, how far out it was from being open. Ms. Laird explained that it was too soon to say at this point. She further stated that they do have a plan to have several events at the Schwartz Center. Ms. Laird went on to state that there were some deferred maintenance conditions that have to be addressed and funding that needs to be raised so that it can be run by the University or transferred to an appropriate entity that can run it successfully. Mr. Boggerty followed up by asking about using the Duncan Center for small events and if it had normal usage for the public. He explained that he often has individuals inquiring about the availability of venues downtown that can be rented by the public. Ms. Laird explained that she was not certain about the Duncan Center being available for rent. Mr. Boggerty asked Ms. Laird if she had knowledge about other downtown businesses having issues with the State of Delaware Alcohol and Beverage Control licenses. Ms. Laird explained that there are not a lot of restaurants opening that need liquor licenses, but those who do are not seeing quick movement from the State of Delaware. Mr. Rocha asked about the plan in the downtown area and if any decisions were being made regarding the different types of businesses or if there was a plan to have a set number of restaurants, clothing stores, barber shops, etc. Ms. Laird explained that there was a community engagement process that begins by speaking to the stakeholders at all levels. She further explained that the engagement will also include an electronic survey that will go out broadly to the community and stakeholder groups. Ms. Laird stated a meeting would be held the following week to start designing the survey. Ms. Laird stated that in terms of specific types of businesses downtown it will be a combination of factors that go into the decision. She then explained that over the last several years they have compiled information and have created a top ten list of categories of businesses that they would like to see downtown. She stated the Black Swamp Artisanal Market coming downtown was the result of the market research and investigation. Ms. Laird explained that it is a combination of the data used that will show what businesses will be successful. She stated there are some great locations downtown for mixed use residential and commercial or retail. It is going to be an exploratory Page 59

Item #4. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2022 PAGE 3 process probably over the next two to three months. Ms. Laird noted that market analysis, community engagement, and planning will help it all come together. Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the 2021 Annual Report for the Downtown Dover Partnership. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2022 The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 24, 2022 were unanimously approved by motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and bore the written approval of Mayor Christiansen. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT - JANUARY 25, 2022 The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held by video conference on January 25, 2022 at 5:56 p.m., with Council President Sudler presiding. Members of Council present via video or telephone were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha, Mr. Taylor, and Dr. Pillsbury. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Civilian members present for their Committee meetings were, Ms. Jackson and Mr. Shelton (Safety Advisory and Transportation), Mr. McCutcheon (Utility), and Mr. Contant and Mr. Shevock (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hare, and unanimously carried. UTILITY COMMITTEE The Utility Committee met with Chairman Rocha presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and unanimously carried. Annexation Request - 166 Mifflin Road, Owned by Ernestine Huff Ms. Dawn Melson-Williams, Interim Director of Planning and Community Development, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the annexation request. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Ms. Melson Williams stated that Category 1 is a high priority annexation area consisting of enclaves, meaning the properties, or that specific area, is totally surrounded by lands that are already within the City of Dover. In the case of 166 Mifflin Road, it is surrounded by lands that are in the city and this annexation will complete that portion of Mifflin Road. There are currently no specific incentives offered by the city to entice Category 1 areas into the city. A lot of the property owners seeking annexation do so either because their septic system is at its Page 60

Item #4. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2022 PAGE 4 life expectancy or they are interested in selling the property. Mrs. Melson-Williams advised, due to their proximity to municipal resources, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is less likely to allow for a new septic system to be installed. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Jason Lyon, Director of Water Wastewater, stated there is a $7,000 impact fee, which is the cost to connect the service to that property. He noted the cost is different for commercial and residential. The commercial cost is based on the number of fixed years and demand characteristics of the property. Mr. Lyon advised the cost of hiring a contractor to hook up water only can range between $1,000 and $5,000, depending on how far the contractor will have to go in the right-of-way to connect to the water line. In addition to the impact and contractor fees, if the property is on a state road, like Mifflin Road is, there may be additional costs related to traffic control that the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) may require. Mr. Lyon stated the sanitary sewer is more complicated due to its depth in some portions of the city, noting that the sanitary sewer can be upwards of 15 feet deep. He advised that it becomes a large excavation project for a contractor at that depth and those costs can be up to approximately $20,000 for just a sewer connection. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Lyon stated the city provides payment plans for the impact fees; however, it does not provide payment plans for contractors because that is a third party and the city is not involved. Mr. Sudler stated he would like to look into ways to reduce the financial costs for their constituents, as well as look into constituents being double taxed by the county and city. Mr. Neil moved to recommend moving forward with the annexation of 166 Mifflin Road, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson absent). Public Works Director and Director of Wastewater Reclassification Mr. David Hugg III, Interim City Manager, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the reclassification of Public Works Director and Director of Water Wastewater. Responding to Mr. Neil, Mr. Hugg stated that Public Works and Water Wastewater will remain two departments. Public Works will be responsible for sanitation, streets, and storm water and some of the engineering that falls under Public Works will now report to Water Wastewater. Page 61

Item #4. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2022 PAGE 5 Mr. Neil moved to recommend reclassification of the Public Works Director and Director of Wastewater, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson absent). Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Utility Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Anderson, and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met with Chairman Anderson presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Neil moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried. Evaluation of Bids - Diesel Powered Street Sweeper - Bid Number 22-0020PW Mr. Mark Nowak, Interim Public Works Director, reviewed the background and analysis regarding the evaluation of bid for the diesel powered street sweeper. Staff recommended awarding the contract to THC Enterprises, Inc. t/a Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems for the City of Dover 7.3 Cubic Yard Volumetric Capacity Street Sweeper #22-0020PW, for the amount of $268,452. Responding to Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Nowak stated water cannot be used if the temperature is below freezing because the water will freeze and damage the components of the sweeper. This model of street sweeper will allow the city to use the machine without water when the temperatures are below freezing. Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of staff's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation to award the contract to THC Enterprises, Inc. t/a Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems for the City of Dover 7.3 Cubic Yard Volumetric Capacity Street Sweeper #22-0020PW, for the amount of $268,452. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson absent). Page 62

Item #4. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2022 PAGE 6 Booster Vaccine Incentive Mr. David Hugg III, Interim City Manager, reviewed the staff recommendation of a booster vaccine incentive brought forth by the COVID -19 Working Group. Staff recommended awarding four hours of administrative leave to staff who receive or have received the COVID-19 booster vaccine. Time must be approved for use by a Supervisor and used before June 30, 2022. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Hugg confirmed this incentive is different from the COVID leave that is already in place. Currently staff who receives the vaccine and has side effects or tests positive for COVID-19 receive 40 hours of COVID leave. This incentive would be four hours of administrative leave for any staff that receive or have received the COVID-19 booster. Responding to Mr. Jonathan Contant, Civilian Committee Member, Mr. Hugg stated the effectiveness of the last campaign to receive the COVID-19 vaccine was not relevant. Many of the staff already received their vaccination prior to the start of the campaign. Responding to Mr. Sudler, Mr. Hugg stated there had been a significant number of positives and exposures across the city workforce. The number seemed to be trending down in the last week, but it has been in the triple digit range. Mr. Hugg advised that it had impacted their ability to carry out some functions, but he commended staff for jumping in and getting things done. He noted that staff had been very responsive to the guidelines and policies that have been put in place and that people are wearing masks, maintaining social distance and, in some cases, going back to virtual meetings to minimize the number of face to face contacts. Mr. Hugg went on to say people are still concerned about the pandemic, but feeling better. Mr. Hare moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendation of awarding four hours of administrative leave to staff who receive or have received the COVID-19 booster vaccine. Time must be approved for use by a Supervisor and used before June 30, 2022. Additionally, Mr. Hare moved to recommend that any future staff recommendations regarding booster vaccination incentives be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson absent). Proposed Amendments to the City of Dover Charter Mr. Dave Hugg, Interim City Manager, reviewed the proposed amendments to the City of Dover Charter. Page 63

Item #4. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2022 PAGE 7 Referring to line 386, Mr. Neil stated that he would like to leave in the line that states “but no ordinance increasing the salary of the mayor or city council members shall become effective until the date of commencement of the terms of the mayor or council members elected at the next regular election.” He thought that line 386 becomes a check and a balance for the public. Mr. Neil stated the changes made to line 455 were very broad and he would like to have a legal opinion before moving forward. He agreed with striking the sidewalks section of the document, but questioned if Council should include the city being responsible for the Americans with Disabilities Act to reinforce the fact the city is following that. Mr. Contant agreed with Councilman Neil’s opposition to line 386, noting that it did serve as a check and balance. He stated he is not opposed to changing Council’s pay rate because it is low and has not been adjusted over time. Mr. Contant suggested if the Charter were to be changed, then determine a new base level of pay and tie it to an index that would automatically increase every year. Mr. Taylor agreed with Mr. Contant that Council’s salary should be tied to an index that is structured around attendance, increasing salaries to where they need to be in the beginning and then the index would apply for future pay increases. Mrs. Arndt reminded members that the background materials that Mr. Hugg had provided weeks and weeks ago mentioned that the provision at lines 388 and 389 was included in almost all of the municipal charters for the state. She suggested that it was pretty standard language for municipal charters in terms of the compensation not going into effect until after the next election. Mrs. Arndt advised that she would be in support of leaving that language in the charter. Mr. Anderson respectfully disagreed with the idea of not changing the charter regarding compensation. He noted that the documents provided by Mr. Hugg indicated that counties and some of the municipalities, including Georgetown and Wilmington, have this type of language in it. Mr. Anderson believed it had created a problem where the City has to play catch up every 20 years. He thought Council should set the authority for pay increases in the Charter and then set up a separate ordinance which establishes the different procedures. Mr. Anderson stated that he supports the amended charter as written. Mr. Sudler agreed with Mr. Anderson’s position on compensation. Referring to Section 44, Mr. Anderson stated he would like it to read that the budget must be presented by the last business day of May or on or before the fourth Monday in June. Noting the limit of 1/4 of one percent of taxable assessed value in Section 50, line 929, Mr. Anderson stated that the limit had been a stumbling block and requested Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer, to look into the effect a change from 1/4 of one percent to one percent would have on the City’s bond rating. Page 64

Item #4. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2022 PAGE 8 Referring to Section 18, Mr. Anderson stated he would like to add a line around line 448 to include the regulation of rental properties. He advised that he would also like to clarify the city’s authority in other areas such as safe communities and land rental. Mayor Christiansen stated that he agreed with Councilman Neil, Councilwoman Arndt, and Mr. Contant and about leaving the provision in the Charter that increases not become effective until the next regular election. He believed it was imperative for the goodwill of the public that they represent on a daily basis, noting that it was important to have the confidence of the public. Mr. Sudler moved to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the City of Dover Charter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hare for discussion. Mr. Neil stated he was opposed to the motion on the floor and suggested that the items discussed at the meeting needed to be taken back to staff for further review. Mr. Anderson suggested that Section 53 be amended to indicate that the Police Chief be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by council. Mr. Sudler moved to rescind the motion for the sake of further discussion of the points that were brought forward. Mr. Neil moved to refer the proposed Charter amendments back to staff for consideration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sudler and unanimously carried. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for approval of the Committee's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Shevock moved for adjournment of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Contant and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m. SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met with Chairman Taylor presiding. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Hare moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Page 65

Item #4. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2022 PAGE 9 Delaware State University Security Update Chief Bobby Cummings, Delaware State University, gave a brief update on Delaware State University Security and the goal of partnering with Dover Police Department. Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee Goals and Vision for 2022 Mr. Taylor reviewed a presentation of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee’s Goals and Vision for 2022. Mr. Sudler suggested that the city should partner with the state’s Historic Preservation Division to see if there is any state fund that could assist downtown business owners to upgrade their exterior and preserve historical features. Mr. Sudler stated he believed ordinances and restrictions for obtaining a liquor license or modifying a dwelling hinders businesses from coming downtown. Mr. Neil stated he appreciated Mr. Taylor’s presentation and noted that the Downtown Dover Partnership just awarded a contract to Mosaic that will bring the expertise that they do not have. Dr. Pillsbury volunteered to help Mr. Taylor and stated she had other ideas she would like to discuss. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee meeting, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. By consent agenda, Mr. Neil moved for acceptance of the Council Committee of the Whole Report, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Anderson absent). MONTHLY REPORTS - DECEMBER 2021 By motion of Mr. Neil, seconded by Mr. Boggerty, 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 Police Chief’s Report Page 66

Item #4. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2022 PAGE 10 CITY MANAGER'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. David Hugg, III, City Manager, thanked Council members for the opportunity to serve as the City Manager. He stated that he looked forward to working closely with all of City Council as they work through the upcoming budget process and in putting together a diversity and inclusion plan going through the transformational leadership training process. COUNCIL MEMBERS' ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Taylor brought up the topic of Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing. He explained that at some point soon he would like to call a special meeting just to discuss Dover Interfaith. He stated that he has spoken to Ms. Jeanine Kleimo on several occasions, and he has asked Assistant City Manager Sharon Duca about how to get this process started. Mr. Taylor also stated that he would like to have a discussion on the police substation being placed downtown. He went on to explain that, in his opinion, one of the main reasons why there is not a lot of foot traffic is because people do not think it is safe downtown. He believes that perception should be dealt with head-on. Mr. Neil mentioned the passing of former City Councilman Irving Levitt. He explained that he did not know Mr. Levitt personally, however, he is occupying the same seat. He stated that Mr. Levitt had a lasting impact and, although he did not know him, that he has spoken to those who did know Mr. Levitt and they had very high praise. Mr. Sudler asked members of Council to observe a moment of silence for former Councilman Levitt. Mr. Boggerty congratulated City Manager Hugg on his appointment and acceptance of the position. He also recognized and thanked Councilman Rocha for doing a yeoman's job during the interview process and leading the search committee and thanked him for allowing him to serve on the search committee. Mr. Boggerty further stated that he remains a resource for the City Manager on topics such as Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He would be happy to lend his expertise in these areas. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. ANDRIA L. BENNETT CITY CLERK-SELECT Page 67

Item #4. CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2022 PAGE 11 All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of February 14, 2022 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR AB/re/tm S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS\Council-Minutes\2022\02-14-2022 REGULAR.wpd Page 68

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Item #6. PETITION TO AMEND ZONING DISTRICT First Reading before the Dover City Council February 28, 2022 Application: Lands of the State of Delaware at South Governors Avenue and West Water Street: Rezoning to H Zone Owner: State of Delaware Location: East side of South Governors Avenue between Bank Lane and W. Water Street Addresses & 411 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000 Tax Parcels: 429 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000 435 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000 439 S. Governors Avenue/117 West Water Street ED-05-077.09-03-51.00-000 441 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000 447 S. Governors Avenue ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000 and an alley Size: 1.74 +/- acres Present Uses: Vacant lots, Vacant Residential and Commercial Buildings (proposed for demolition), and a Parking Lot Proposed Use: Future site of Family Court (Courthouse) 2019 Comprehensive Plan Designation –Land Use Category: Mixed Use Present Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office Zone SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) Proposed Zoning: IO (Institutional and Office Zone SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) H (Historic District Zone) Reason for Request: A Rezoning Application to adjust the boundary of the H (Historic District Zone) to include a series of six (6) parcels consisting of a total of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley as the balance of the lands for the new Kent County Family Courthouse project site. File Numbers: Z-22-01 and HI-22-02 Ordinance Number: 2022-02 This is presented for referral of the Rezoning Application to the Historic District Commission as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 3 §21.4 and Article 10 §3.3 and for referral to the Planning Commission as per Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 §5. Page 70

City of Dover Application No.: Z-22-01, HI-22-02 Item #6. Department of Planning & Inspections C-2 RGO IO h St W N o rt C-2 IO RGO ROS e en ROS The Gr IO C-2A k Ln Ban RGO RGO t ate S S St IO ve rs A verno S Go C-2A gu Shot IO ter St E Wa C-2A n Aly St ater WW w St RGO S Ne C-2A C-2A IO IO IO Tile: Lands of State of Delaware Ordinance #: 2022-02 Legend Addresses: Corner of S. Governors Ave. and W. Water St. Parcel IDs: ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000, 48.00, 50.00, 51.00, Historic District Expansion 52.00, 61.00, and alley. Dover Boundary Existing Zoning: IO Institutional and Office Zone SWPOZ Source Water Protection Overlay Zone Zoning Proposed Zoning: IO and subject to H Historic District Zone Dover Parcels SWPOZ Source Water Protection Overlay Zone Owner: State of Delaware Historic District Date: 0 100 2/22/2022 200 400 Feet « SWPOZ Tier 3 Page 71

Item #6. OFFICES IN DELAWARE, MARYLAND, WEB: HTTP://DUFFNET.COM ASSOCIATES Soil, Water & the Environment SITE DATA: DUFFIELD 5400 LIMESTONE ROAD 1. LEGAL OWNER/ THE STATE OF DELAWARE DEVELOPER: ATTN: JENNIFER COVERDALE 540 S DUPONT HIGHWAY STE 1 DOVER, DE 19901 x PHONE (302) 739-6148 FAX (302) 739-3037 WILMINGTON, DE 19808-1232 EMAIL: JENNIFER.COVERDALE@DELAWARE.GOV 2. TAX PARCEL NOS: ED05-077.09-03-37.00 ED05-077.09-03-48.00 ED05-077.09-03-50.00 ED05-077.09-03-51.00 ED05-077.09-03-52.00 ED05-077.09-03-61.00 PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW JERSEY E-MAIL: DUFFIELD@DUFFNET.COM 3. SITE ADDRESS: 411 GOVERNORS AVE 429 GOVERNORS AVE 435 S GOVERNORS AVE 439 S GOVERNORS AVE 441 S GOVERNORS AVE 447 S GOVERNORS AVE TEL. 302.239.6634 4. EXISTING ZONING: IO IO IO IO IO IO 5. PROPOSED ZONING: IO, H IO, H IO, H IO, H IO, H IO, H FAX 302.239.8485 LEGEND RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE PROPERTY LINE ADJACENT PROPERTY LINE EX-Rezoning-12598CE GOVERNMENTAL BOUNDARY LINE BENCHMARK CHECKED BY: CONCRETE MONUMENT FOUND FILE NAME: CAPPED REBAR FOUND IRON PIPE FOUND BUILDINGS x x FENCES KJT SIGNS BOLLARDS DESIGNED BY: CURB DRAWN BY: ON-SITE STRIPING OFF-SITE SOLID STRIPING OFF-SITE BROKEN STRIPING OFF-SITE DASHED STRIPING ELECTRIC POLE PARCELS TO BE REZONED AR AR TO HISTORIC DISTRICT CHK'D BY DATE x x x x x x x x x REVISION PARCELS TO BE REZONED TO H (HISTORIC DISTRICT) No. - - x 540 S DUPONT HIGHWAY OWNER: STATE OF DELAWARE DOVER, DE 19901 x x x x x PLAN TO ACCOMPANY REZONING APPLICATION x x x x x 101 WEST WATER STREET x x CITY OF DOVER ~ KENT COUNTY ~ DELAWARE x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x ∆=41°41'33"' L=21.10' R=29.00' DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2022 SCALE: 1" = 30' 30' 0 30' 60' PROJECT NO. 12598.CE DRAWING SCALE 1" = 30' SHEET: 1 OF 1 Page 72

Item #6. FIRST READING PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2022-02 1 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY 2 OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3 411 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE, 429 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE, 435 SOUTH 4 GOVERNORS AVENUE, 439 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE/117 WEST WATER STREET, 5 441 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE, 447 SOUTH GOVERNORS AVENUE AND AN ALLEY. 6 7 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the 8 limits of the City of Dover; and 9 WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted provisions within the zoning ordinance for the designation and 10 regulation of historic districts to preserve and enhance the unique character and value of specific areas of 11 the City; and 12 WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the zoning designation of 13 properties described below from IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source 14 Water Protection Overlay Zone) to IO (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source 15 Water Protection Overlay Zone) and H (Historic District Zone). 16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 17 DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET: 18 1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning 19 Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from IO 20 (Institutional and Office Zone) and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay Zone) 21 to IO (Institutional and Office Zone), and subject to the SWPOZ (Source Water Protection Overlay 22 Zone) and H (Historic District Zone) on the properties located at 411 South Governors Avenue, 23 429 South Governors Avenue, 435 South Governors Avenue, 439 South Governors 24 Avenue/117 West Water Street, 441 South Governors Avenue, and 447 South Governors Avenue, 25 consisting of 1.74 +/- acres and an alley, owned by the State of Delaware. 26 (Tax Parcels: ED-05-077.09-03-37.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-48.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-50.00-000, 27 ED-05-077.09-03-51.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-52.00-000, ED-05-077.09-03-61.00-000, and an alley; Planning 28 Reference: Z-22-01 and HI-22-02; Fourth Council District) 29 30 ADOPTED: * 31 S:\ORDINANCES\2022\DRAFT\ORDINANCE #2022-02 - REZONING S. GOVERNORS AVE AND 117 W. WATER ST\ORDINANCE #2022-02 - 32 REZONING S GOVERNORS AVE AND W WATER ST-FIRST READING.wpd 33 Actions History 34 02/28/2022 - Scheduled for First Reading for Referral - City Council Page 73