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Council Committee of the Whole Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware

What happened

AI summary

The Dover Council Committee of the Whole met on May 12, 2026, to discuss land use reform under State Joint Resolution 8, youth recreation and street obstruction ordinances, and vehicle parking definitions. Water/Wastewater Director Jason Lyon and Ann Marie Townsend of the Rossi Group presented on housing affordability and zoning reforms, sparking discussions on rent stabilization, missing middle housing, tiny homes, and manufactured housing. In the Utility Committee, members voted unanimously to recommend awarding a three-year utility locating services contract to Century Engineering, LLC. In the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee, members debated Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 regulating basketball hoops and play equipment in streets, voting unanimously to send it back to staff for revisions balancing youth recreation with public safety and right-of-way clearance. The committee also unanimously recommended approval of Proposed Ordinance #2026-06 to clarify vehicle load capacity limits for street parking.

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Votes

5 routine votes, all passed

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  • Move for adoption of the Utility Committee agenda.

    Passed 9 yes.

  • Move to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation to award a three-year contract with the option of two one-year extensions to Century Engineering, LLC for underground utility locating services.

    Passed 9 yes.

  • Move for adoption of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee agenda.

    Passed 9 yes.

  • Move to recommend sending Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 back to staff for revisions based on the discussion.

    Passed 9 yes.

  • Move to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation and forward Proposed Ordinance #2026-06 to council for approval.

    Passed 9 yes.

Agenda

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  • 1. State Joint Resolution 8 - Land Use Reform - Overview and Schedule

    Presentation and discussion on land use reform options, housing affordability, missing middle housing, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), tiny homes, and manufactured housing under SJR 8.

  • 2. Council Reports - April 2026

    Council members shared district updates, including community meetings, senior housing rent concerns, Silver Lake Park feedback, and budget review.

  • 3. Utility Committee - Evaluation of Proposals - Underground Utility Locating Services

    Review and recommendation to award a three-year contract with two one-year extension options for underground utility locating services to Century Engineering, LLC under RFP #26-0017COD.

  • 4. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee - Proposed Ordinance #2026-05 - Throwing and Kicking Objects and Playing Games in Streets and Public Places

    Proposed amendment to Chapter 70, Section 70-4 concerning the storage of play equipment and basketball hoops in public rights-of-way and streets.

  • 5. Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee - Proposed Ordinance #2026-06 - Vehicle Parking Time Limited Where Carrying Capacity is in Excess of One Ton

    Proposed amendment to Chapter 106, Section 106-123 updating the statutory definition and phrasing from 'carrying capacity' to 'vehicle load capacity' for parking regulations.

Documents

Attendance

9 in person, 1 absent.

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  • Andre M. BoggertyIn person
  • Brian E. Lewis (Arrived at 6:03 p.m.)In person
  • David L. AndersonIn person
  • Donyale M. Hall (Arrived at 6:03 p.m.)In person
  • Fred A. Neil (Presided as Council President)In person
  • Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.In person
  • Julia M. PillsburyIn person
  • Roy Sudler, Jr.In person
  • Tricia K. ArndtIn person
  • Robin R. ChristiansenAbsent