Mayor and City Council

1| MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL WORKSHOP AND LEGISLATIVE MEETING – OCTOBER 18, 2023 CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom/Municipal Center, Room 230. In attendance were Councilmembers Briana Urbina, David Lai, Duane Rosenberg, and Lincoln Lashley. (Councilmember Ryan Hussey was absent). Also present were Mayor Katrina Dodro, City Administrative Officer Jenese Jones Oden, Director of Public Works Andre Triplett, Chief of Police David G. Rice, Finance Director Lorna Grant-Charles, IT Director Andrew Facey and City Clerk Araceli Guzman-Benitez. 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED Chair Urbina announced that the agenda was modified as follows: a.) Presentation: Comcast Ms. Tami Watkins announced that Comcast provided 10 laptops to a youth organization called “Because I Can”. Mr. Ron Nicholson thanked Comcast, the Council and the Mayor for the opportunity to collaborate with the schools in New Carrollton to connect the community to digital equity. b.) Announcements: Ethan Sweep, Community Liaison for Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04) Mr. Sweep announced that the House of Representatives has a project known as Community Project Funding through the House Appropriations Process:  15 projects were submitted.  For more information on the projects visit (https://ivey.house.gov/).  More information coming up next year.  In December, there will be a webinar.  The earmarks will be available to non-profits 501C, and to governments. Chair Urbina announced that they would skip the adoption of the agenda 2. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Lashley:  MNCPPC M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is honoring Prince George’s County senior veterans (ages 60 & older) with a special luncheon celebration. Friday, November 3rd, 2023 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM At Martin’s Crosswinds Greenbelt. Mr. Lai:  University of Maryland will be hosting Good Neighbor Day (Oct 21)  Greater Riverdale food distribution at Charles Carroll (Oct 21)  Ebenezer Food Distribution every first and third Saturday of each month at 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.  The Department of the Environment Green Summit. 2| MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL WORKSHOP AND LEGISLATIVE MEETING – OCTOBER 18, 2023  University of Maryland/PGCPS bilingual college fair. (Oct 28)  Connor Rock Eagle Scout troop 29, attending tonight. Mr. Rosenberg:  Thanked the Mayor for bringing back the Blood Drive.  The New Carrollton Home Makers will meet at IHOP. (Oct 19)  Attended MML Fall Conference sessions on the process of tax differential and tax rebates, traffic calming, and keynote speakers Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller.  November 4th meeting to review the Charter  Riverdale Park Scout Troop 214 is close to New Carrollton. Chair Urbina:  Trunk or Treat at Becket Field (Oct 28)  She will be part of a Democratic Club panel at Eleanor Roosevelt High school, Greenbelt (Oct 27)  Four Cities Meeting (Oct 26)  Drug Take back at City Hall (Oct 28) a.) Discussion: Director of Public Works Andre Triplett Provided two documents to the Council:  One document references the purchase of a 250 pick-up truck.  The second document references a project to raise crosswalks at (Foot bridges and pedestrian bridges at Westbrook Dr, and Carrollton Pkwy, by the hotel and Longfellow to 85th Avenue to which will help slow traffic down.) also handicap ramps. The funds will be from the Speed Camera budget line item. (Public Safety). Mr. Triplett and Mayor Dodro entertained questions from the Council. A discussion followed. Chair Urbina entertained a motion to hold a meeting prior to the next scheduled meeting in order to approve this contract. Councilmember Rosenberg made a motion to approve the action based upon the meeting were a budget amendment will be provided virtually. Mr. Lashley seconded the motion. Chair Urbina called for the vote. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). 3. PRESENTATION BY WE CAN MAKE IT BETTER LLC Mr. Bernard Holloway provided an overview of his Consulting Firm, and his experience working in Prince George’s County. Specifically, community development, economic development, and public Affairs. Mr. Holloway entertained questions from the Council. 4. STANDING RULES Chair Urbina led the discussion on standing rules. The following topics were discussed:  Notice of Special Meetings or Work Sessions.  Regular Council Meetings. 3| MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL WORKSHOP AND LEGISLATIVE MEETING – OCTOBER 18, 2023  Chairperson.  Regular Meetings (Two Meetings a month).  Right of Floor.  Council Reorganization.  The Pledge of Alliance. 5. FOUR CITIES AGENDA Chair Urbina led the discussion about topics for the Four Cities Meeting. The Council provided a list of topics:  Private Telecom Hanging Wires.  Invite Riverdale Park to join the 4-Cities Coalition.  Purple Line updates.  SCMaglev Water Permitting Application - 30-Day Extension Letter.  Public Safety: Stolen Vehicles/Teenagers. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City resident Michael attended the meeting but did not have questions. Mr. Tyrone General requested information about the chat on Zoom. Raneda King at 6709 Sunset Terrace provided a comment for the police, and she suggested that the City continue to do bulk pick-up on weeks that the City closes for in-service and training. Mr. Stephen John provided a comment about the chat in Zoom. Future Agenda items:  Presentation on language access.  Quarter one budget analysis.  November 4, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (Charter Changes Meeting).  Discussion: 911 Dispatch.  Prking. 7. MOTION TO ADJOURN – MOVE INTO LEGISLATIVE MEETING Councilmember Rosenberg moved to adjourn the workshop meeting. Councilmember Lai seconded the motion. Chair Urbina called for the vote. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). The meeting adjourned at 9:06 pm. 1. THELEGISLATIVE MEETING WAS CALL TO ORDER AT 9:07 PM 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED Motion: Chair Urbina moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Councilmember Lai seconded the motion. Chair Urbina called for the vote. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). 4| MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL WORKSHOP AND LEGISLATIVE MEETING – OCTOBER 18, 2023 3. MEETING MINUTES Councilmember Rosenberg moved that the City of New Carrollton City Council approve the following meeting minutes: a.) Council Special Workshop Meeting (May 31, 2023) b.) Council Special Workshop Meeting (June 1, 2023) c.) Council Special Workshop (June 5, 2023) d.) Council Special Legislative Meeting (June 7, 2023) e.) Council Special Workshop Meeting (June 21, 2023) f.) Elected Officials Leadership Team and Goal Setting Retreat (June 24, 2023) g.) Council Special Workshop/Legislative Meeting (July 6, 2023) h.) Council Special Workshop/Legislative Meeting (July 19, 2023) i.) Council Special Workshop/Legislative Meeting (August 16, 2023) j.) Council Workshop Meeting (September 6, 2023) k.) Council Workshop/Legislative Meeting (September 20, 2023). Councilmember Lashley seconded the motion. Chair Urbina called for the vote. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). OLD BUSINESS 4. ORDINANCE 24-01: CHAPTER 12 “ETHICS, CODE OF” THE CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON TO CONFORM TO RECENT UPDATES TO STATE LAW AS TO FINANCIAL REPORTING AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Councilmember Lai moved that the City of New Carrollton City Council approve Ordinance 24-01: Chapter 12 “Ethics, Code of” the City of New Carrollton to Conform to Recent Updates to State Law as to Financial Reporting and Conflicts of Interest. Councilmember Lashley seconded the motion. Chair Urbina called for the vote. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). NEW BUSINESS 5. CONTRACT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER SERVICES WITH G.S. PROCTOR & ASSOCIATES OR LA PEREZ CONSULTING, LLC Chair Urbina moved that the City of New Carrollton City Council approve the contract with________ on Economic Development and other Services. There was a motion to discuss the topic by Councilmember Rosenberg. Councilmember Lashley seconded the motion. Councilmember Rosenberg moved to table the topic to October 19, 2023 at 6:30 pm. virtually. Councilmember Lai seconded the motion. Chair Urbina called for the vote. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). 6. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE 24-02 BUDGET AMENDMENT RECONCILIATION NO. ONE: 5| MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL WORKSHOP AND LEGISLATIVE MEETING – OCTOBER 18, 2023 Councilmember Rosenberg moved that the City of New Carrollton City Council approve the Emergency Ordinance 24-02 Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. One: To Amend Ordinance 22-04 Current Expense Budget for FY2023 – An Emergency Budget of the City Council of New Carrollton Amending the Adopted Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2022 and Ending June 30, 2023 as Embodied in Ordinance 24-02 to Reflect the Receipt of Additional/Other Revenues, and to Adjust Various Expenditures. Councilmember Lashley seconded the motion. There was a discussion. Councilmember Urbina requested clarification about the exact numbers of what was spent on FY2023. (The answered was that is not the exact dollars). Chair Urbina called for the vote. The motion passed (3-1-0). 7. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lai moved to adjourn the Legislative Meeting of October 18. Councilmember Lashley seconded the motion. Chair Urbina called for the vote. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). The meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Araceli Guzman-Benitez, Araceli Guzman Benitez City Clerk Adopted by the City Council on November 15, 2023. Note: The official recording of the City of New Carrollton’s Council Workshop/Legislative Meeting of Wednesday, October 18, 2023 has been posted to the City of New Carrollton’s website: www.newcarrolltonmd.gov.