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Dec 31, 2020
The Commissioners of Rehoboth Beach Virtual Workshop Meeting will be held on Monday, January 4, 2020, at 9 a.m.
AMENDED AGENDA
PLEASE NOTE - AS PERMITTED BY GUBERNATORIAL AUTHORITY, IN ORDER TO LIMIT THE RISK OF POTENTIAL COVID-19 EXPOSURE, THE PUBLIC SHALL BE DENIED ACCESS TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP MEETING.(1) THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICPATE IN THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP MEETING ELECTRONICALLY. FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ARE LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS AGENDA.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Correspondence (relating to agenda items only)
Letter received December 20, 2020 from John Dewey, 105 Scarborough Avenue re Ride Freebee ***
4. City Manager’s Report
5. City Solicitor’s Report
6. Old Business
A. Discuss the development of a draft ordinance amending Chapter 270 - Zoning of the City Code specific to amending 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.
Gross Floor Area Ordinance w Inclusions and Exclusions - 28 Dec 2020 ***
B. Discuss draft ordinance amending Chapter 270 - Zoning of the City Code adding a definition of Underground Parking Area in §270-4 - Definitions by addressing underground 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.
Gross Floor Area Ordinance - Underground Parking wo FEMA - 27 Dec 2020 ***
C. Discuss program for wireless communications facilities and possible amendments to §270-46.1.2 of the Zoning Code relative to final recommendations presented by the City Manager.
Amendments to Wireless Ordinance - 28 Dec 2020 ***
D. Discuss (FOG) and Solid Waste Ordinance amendments related to continuation of stormwater analysis program focusing on Chapter 162 - Food and Food Establishments, §162-38 to §162-42, Grease Interceptors, and Chapter 227 - Solid Waste, §227-1 to §227-29, Refuse Containers, Rules and Regulations, Sidewalks and Boardwalk, Garbage and Refuse Collection and Storage of Refuse.
FOG Ordinance - 27 Dec 2020 ***
Ordinance re Solid Waste - 28 Dec 2020 ***
E. Discuss proposed Charter Amendments to Section 17, City Manager, and Section 21, Police Force, to clarify that the City Manager may delegate supervisory authority over City employees and City Departments, including the Beach Patrol Captain and the Beach Patrol, and to include any needed updates.
Act to Amend Charter re Beach Patrol - 28 Dec 2020 ***
F. Discuss interest in contracting for a one-year trial of "Ride Freebee", presented as an intra-city on-demand transportation program.
Ride Freebee Presentation - 16 Nov 2020 ***
7. New Business
A. Discuss nominations of committee members:
Monique Buckles to serve on the Environment Committee as a voting member.
Jeff Balk to serve on the Animal Issues Committee as a voting member.
B. Discuss grant funding opportunities and process to seek grant funds.
C. Presentation and discussion on Dark Skies program to address light pollution emanating from the Boardwalk.
Dark Skies Rehoboth Presentation by Konesey-Markert-Cooper - 29 Dec 2020 ***
8. Commissioner Announcements/Comments
9. Review future meeting dates.
Meeting Calendar for Commissioners' Meetings - 29 Dec 2020 ***
10. Citizen Comment
11. Adjournment
AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE CONSIDERED OUT OF SEQUENCE
[Time may not allow for the consideration of all agenda items.]
*For additional information or special accommodations, please call (302) 227-6181 (TDD Accessible) 24-hours prior to the meeting.
***This item was added to the agenda when it became available for posting on December 29, 2020.
- 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 twenty-four (24) hours in advance of 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 and New Business will be heard during each agenda item after discussion by the Board of Commissioners or at the discretion of the Chair. 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 during 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, 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 to allow for proper distribution.
(1) These restrictions are being implemented to limit the exposure of "COVID-19" for City personnel and members of the public who seek to attend the Board of Commissioners meeting. The meeting protocol has been established pursuant to the authority issued by Governor John C. Carney through Proclamation No. 17-3292.
See: https://governor.delaware.gov/proclamation-173292-03132020.
