Meetings & Events

City Council Regular Meeting


02/08/2022 - 07:00 PM
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The 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing has been cancelled; the Regular Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.

City of New Castle Delaware
City Council Public Hearing
Meeting to be held electronically via Zoom video and audio conferencing
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 – 6:30 p.m. – Minutes

Agenda

A Public Hearing to discuss Ordinance 534 – An Ordinance to Amend Section 230-53 and 230-57 of the City Code to Revise the Composition of the Board of Adjustment as a Citizen Board, Establish Civil Fines for the Violation of Conditions Imposed by the Board of Adjustment, and revise the Requirements for Special Exceptions Granted by the Board of Adjustment. (Councilperson Day and Council President Platt – posted 02/01/2022.)

Next Regular Meeting Date: March 8, 2022
Posted: 02/01/2022

Note: This agenda as listed may not be considered in sequence, including executive sessions.
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City of New Castle Delaware
Regular City Council Meeting
Meeting to be held electronically via Zoom video and audio conferencing
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 – 7:00 p.m.* – Minutes
(*If the 6:30 Public Hearing runs longer than 7:00 p.m. the 7:00 Regular Meeting will start immediately after the 6:30 Public Hearing has ended.)
Agenda

Roll Call

Minutes: January 11, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes; January 19, 2022 Special Meeting

Staff Reports
Approval of Treasurer’s Report
Reports from the City Administrator & Staff
Council Communications
Business from the Mayor
Business from the Council President
Business from the Floor
Public Comments

Old Business:
1. Second Reading of Ordinance 534; – An Ordinance to Amend Section 230-53 and 230-57 of the City Code to Revise the Composition of the Board of Adjustment as a Citizen Board, Establish Civil Fines for the Violation of Conditions Imposed by the Board of Adjustment, and revise the Requirements for Special Exceptions Granted by the Board of Adjustment. (Councilperson Day and Council President Platt – posted 02/01/2022.)

2. Motion, Discussion and Vote on Ordinance 534; – An Ordinance to Amend Section 230-53 and 230-57 of the City Code to Revise the Composition of the Board of Adjustment as a Citizen Board, Establish Civil Fines for the Violation of Conditions Imposed by the Board of Adjustment, and revise the Requirements for Special Exceptions Granted by the Board of Adjustment. (Councilperson Day and Council President Platt – posted 02/01/2022.)

3. Council Discussion and Possible Decision on Where to Place Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. (Council President Platt – posted 02/01/2022.)

New Business:
1. Council Discussion, Motion and Vote on Resolution 2022-01; A Resolution Honoring the Life of William H. Walters. (Council President Platt – posted 02/01/2022.)

2. Council Discussion, Motion and Possible Vote on Resolution 2022-02; A Resolution to Approve the Mayor’s Appointment to the Planning Commission to fulfill the unexpired term of William Walters. (Council President Platt – posted 02/01/2022.)
Cynthia Batty – Planning Commission – Term Ending April 14, 2023

3. Council Discussion, Motion and Possible Vote on Resolution 2022-03; A Resolution Appointing Matthew Lovlie as the Planning Commission Representative to the Historic Area Commission, to fulfill the unexpired term of William Walters. (Council President Platt – posted 02/01/2022.)
Matthew Lovlie – Planning Commission Representative to the Historic Area Commission – Term Ending November 12, 2022

4. First Reading of Ordinance 535; An Ordinance to amend Sections 213-5, 213-7 of the City Code to revise certain definitions; to amend Section 230-21 to clarify special exception requirements in the Downtown Gateway district and remove redundant language; and to amend Section 230-46 to revise site plan requirements and procedures. (Council President Platt – posted 02/01/2022.)

Next Regular Meeting Date: March 8, 2022
Posted: 02/01/2022

Note: This agenda as listed may not be considered in sequence, including executive sessions.
You can view the meeting online at the address below. A clickable link is available on the City website at www.newcastlecity.delaware.gov/events.
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87159600813?pwd=REt2QkJmMjcrNzQzMFZkK2dySmh2dz09
Enter Password: 041133

You can also participate in the meeting via telephone by calling one of the phone numbers below and entering the meeting ID and password when prompted. (Long distance rates may apply.)
(301) 715-8592 or (646) 558-8656.
Webinar ID: 871 5960 0813
Passcode: 041133

Questions and comments will be taken via email up to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at info@newcastlecity.delaware.gov and live on zoom during the comment section of the meeting.