Regular Council Meeting

ADOPTION OF AGENDA. Adoption of Agenda

Council considered and adopted the meeting agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA. Adoption of Consent Agenda as Amended

Council voted on the consent agenda items after pulling the People's Community Center CDBG item for separate action.

12. Consideration of Withdrawal and Reallocation of CDBG Funds for People's Community Center Renovation Project

Council considered the formal withdrawal by People's Community Center of its $40,000 CDBG allocation for FY 2024-2025 renovation work.

16. Kent County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Presentation and consideration of adopting the updated 5-year Kent County Hazard Mitigation Plan in compliance with 44 CFR 201.6 to maintain federal funding eligibility.

17. Reallocation of Budgeted Personnel Resources

Authorization for the City Manager to unfreeze and hire an Electric Department groundworker, and begin the hiring process for overlap/succession in the Electric Director and Police Accreditation Manager positions.

18. Proposed Ordinance #2026-15 - Amending Chapter 42 - Environment - By Adding Sec. 42-3 - Lighting

First reading of an ordinance establishing standards for exterior lighting, addressing unreasonable glare and light trespass onto neighboring residential properties.

ANNOUNCEMENTS. City Manager, Mayor, and Council Members' Announcements

Staff and council reports, including updates on paving, veterans' events, community cleanups, and winter emergency shelter meetings.