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Sep 17, 2020
The Commissioners of Rehoboth Beach Virtual Regular Meeting will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020, at 2 p.m.
AGENDA
PLEASE NOTE - AS PERMITTED BY GUBERNATORIAL AUTHORITY, IN ORDER TO LIMIT THE RISK OF POTENTIAL COVID-19 EXPOSURE, THE PUBLIC SHALL BE DENIED ENTRY TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING.(1) THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING ELECTRONICALLY. FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ARE LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS AGENDA.
1. Call to Order
2. Administration of Oath of Office to the Mayor and Commissioners elected during the 2020 Annual Municipal Election
A. Stan Mills, Mayor
B. Patrick Gossett, Commissioner
C. Jay Lagree, Commissioner
3. Roll Call
4. Election of Officers
A. Vice President - Commissioner Pat Coluzzi
B. Secretary - Patrick Gossett
C. Assistant Secretary - Ann Womack
D. Treasurer - Paula Simpson
E. Assistant Treasurer - Priscilla Smith
5. Welcome by Mayor Mills
6. Adopt Resolution relating to the opening of bank accounts.
7. Correspondence (relating to agenda items only)
8. Approval of Minutes
Regular Meetings held on July 17, 2020, and August 21, 2020
Special Meetings held on October 19, 2018, August 4, 2020, August 28, 2020, and September 1, 2020
Special Workshop Meeting held on December 7, 2018
Workshop Meetings held on August 6, 2018, December 10, 2018, August 10, 2020 and September 8, 2020
9. City Manager's Report
A. Approval of Street Aid Expenditures
10. City Solicitor's Report
11. Departmental Reports
Building & Licensing Department Report for August 2020
Police Department Report for August 2020
12. Board & Commission Reports
Planning Commission Report - 15 Sep 2020
13. Committee Reports
14. Liaison Reports
15. Old Business
A. Consider awarding FY21 Paving Contract to A-Del Construction Co. Inc. of Newark DE in the amount of $368,305.10.
B. Discuss draft ordinance amending Chapter 270 - Zoning of the City Code specific to changing the definition of Gross Floor Area in §270-4 - Definitions by addressing subsurface parking. This topic may include discussion of other Zoning Code sections including §270-21, relating to Floor Area Ratio and §270-30, relating to Parking Spaces.
Draft Gross Floor Area Ordinance - Subsurface Parking - 10 Sep 2020
C. Discuss the development of a draft ordinance amending Chapter 270 - Zoning of the City Code specific to changing the definition of Gross Floor Area in §270-4 - Definitions to clarify what areas are to be included and excluded from Gross Floor Area. This topic may include discussion of other Zoning Code sections including §270-21, relating to Floor Area Ratio.
D. Discuss current permitting program for wireless communications facilities and possible amendments to §270-46.1.2 of the Zoning Code based on recommendations by the Environment Committee and identifying a path forward.
Important Timeframes & Requirements Related to Wireless Facility Applications - Cohen Law Group
E. Discuss strategies and path forward in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.
16. New Business
A. Establish a date and time for hearing the Clear Space Theatre and Rehoboth Spotlight appeals from decisions of the Planning Commission.
B. Discuss appointments to Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Parks & Shade Tree Commission and Organizational Liaisons, and discuss chair appointments and timeline for committee review.
17. Commissioner Announcements/Comments
18. Review future meeting dates.
Schedules of Meetings for 2020 & 2021
19. Citizen Comment
20. Adjournment
AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE CONSIDERED OUT OF SEQUENCE
[Time may not allow for consideration of all agenda items.]
*For additional information or special accommodations, please call (302) 227-6181 (TDD Accessible) 24-hours prior to the meeting.
- MEETING INSTRUCTIONS -
**The Board of Commissioners is holding this meeting under the authority issued by Governor John C. Carney through Proclamation No. 17-3292.(1) The meeting will be conducted using video-conference technology.
Members of the public wishing to speak will be required to pre-register with Ann Womack, City Secretary, at [email protected] at least two (2) full business days prior to the meeting.
Citizen comment will be administered by a moderator to ensure everyone has an opportunity to comment. You will not be able to speak until called upon by the moderator.
Registered members of the public joining the meeting on the phone or by computer will be provided an opportunity to make comments. Citizen comments regarding Old Business, New Business and Committee Reports will be heard during each agenda item after discussion by the Board of Commissioners or at the discretion of the Chair and prior to any vote being taken. Speakers shall state their name and address. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes or at the discretion of the Chair. Comments on non-agenda items will be heard under "Citizen Comment".
The City will stream this meeting using the same technology it uses for its chamber broadcast that can be viewed on the City portal at /Portal/ or YouTube. This stream will broadcast the meeting, the public will not be able to comment or speak using this broadcast. This stream will experience a 30-second delay.
The Board of Commissioners meeting materials, including the "packet", are electronically accessible on the City's portal at /Portal/.
If any member of the public would like to submit comments electronically, please feel free to send them to Ann Womack, City Secretary, at [email protected]. All comments shall be submitted at least two (2) full business days prior to the meeting date.
(1) These restrictions are being implemented to limit the exposure and risk related to "COVID-19" for City personnel and members of the public who seek to attend the Board of Commissioners meeting. These decisions are being made under the authority issued by Governor John C. Carney through Proclamation No. 17-3292.
See: https://governor.delaware.gov/proclamation-173292-03132020.
