Mayor and City Council

MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON FEBRUARY 19, 2025 Present were Councilmembers Briana Urbina, Lincoln Lashley, David Lai, and Duane H. Rosenberg; Mayor Katrina R. Dodro, Administrative Officer Maisha Williams, Public Works Director William Boyd, Chief of Police Col. David G. Rice, Community Engagement Officer Araceli Guzman , and City Clerk Kaitlyn Schisler. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Council Chair Urbina in the Municipal Center, Room 230. II. Pledge of Allegiance Councilmember Lai led the Pledge of Allegiance. III. Removing Consent Item 3c Councilmember Rosenberg made a motion to remove Consent Item 3c. Electec Poll Machine Contract in the amount of $30,563.50. This was seconded by Councilmember Lai. Council Chair Urbina moved to amend the motion to remove the item from the Consent Agenda and add it to the Non-Consent Agenda. This was seconded by Lincoln Lashley. The Chair called for a vote and the motion was approved (4-0-0). IV. Public Comments ●​ Cynthia Mills inquired about the city's plans to assist federal workers and families in need due to potential government shutdowns or salary disruptions. She also reported difficulties reaching the appropriate city departments after a tree fell on their property. ●​ Stephen John voiced his opposition to the parking study but acknowledged the expertise of the consultants and that the City was moving in the right direction. V. Announcement of the FY25 Weinbach Scholarship Awardees The FY25 Weinbach Scholarship Awardees were announced: George Julian Samu, Dede Mensah Tettekpoe, and Christopher Lee Wilson. VI. THA Parking Consultation Presentation Representatives from THA Consulting presented their qualifications and proposals for conducting a city-wide parking study. VII. Report of the Mayor and the Department Heads Mayor Katrina Dodro, City Administrator Maisha Williams, Public Works Director William Boyd, and Chief of Police Col. David G. Rice presented their monthly updates to the Council. VIII. Discussion of Future Projects Budget (Former ARPA Spending) The Council discussed the allocation of former American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Potential adjustments were considered for the bridge project, fuel tanks, and playgrounds. The Council also discussed the possibility of receiving additional Local Bond Initiative (LBI) funds from the state for the bridge project. IX. Discussion on Parking and Safe Streets Vendors The Council discussed their preferences for Parking and Safe Street Vendors. X. Discussion on Resolution 25-14, To Amend Resolution 24-04 FY25 Schedule of Fees The Council discussed Resolution 25-14 which Amends Resolution 24-04 FY25 Schedule of Fees to add a $1,000 fine for violations of Ordinance 25-10. X. Review of the Bills for January 2025 The Bills for January 2025 were presented for review. There were no questions. XI. Motion to Adjourn Councilmember Lai moved to Adjourn the Council Workshop and move into the Council Legislative Meeting. Councilmember Lashley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). The Council Workshop Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE MEETING CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON FEBRUARY 19, 2025 Present were Councilmembers Briana Urbina, Lincoln Lashley, David Lai, and Duane H. Rosenberg; Mayor Katrina R. Dodro, Administrative Officer Maisha Williams, Community Engagement Officer Araceli Guzman , and City Clerk Kaitlyn Schisler. I. Call to Order The City Council Legislative meeting was called to order at 8:55 p.m. by Council Chair Briana Urbina in the Council Workshop of the Municipal Center. II. Non-Consent Agenda ●​ Parking Vendors: Council Chair Urbina moved that the City Council of City of New Carrollton approve Endesco in the amount of $53,700 to be parking consultant. Councilmember Rosenberg seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (Vote 4-0-0) ●​ Safe Streets Vendors: Councilmember Lashley moved that the City Council of New Carrollton approve Toole Design in the amount of $199,786.24 to be the Safe Streets Vendor. Council Chair Urbina seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (Vote 4-0-0). ●​ Council Chair Urbina moved to table discussion of Ordinance 25-09: Establishing Restrictions on the Posting of Political and Campaign Signs. Council Member Rosenberg seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (Vote 4-0-0). ●​ Councilmember Lai moved that the City Council of the City of New Carrollton approve Ordinance 25-10, an Ordinance prohibiting candidates from assisting voters with ballot completion and establishing investigation procedures for allegations of ballot harvesting. Council Chair Urbina seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (Vote 4-0-0).  ●​ Council Chair Urbina moved that the City Council of the City of New Carrollton approve Ordinance 25-11, an Ordinance requiring an authority line on all candidate promotional materials and establishing penalties for non-compliance. Councilmember Lai seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (Vote 4-0-0). ●​ Councilmember Rosenberg moved that the City Council of the City of New Carrollton approve Resolution 25-14, a Resolution updating the schedule of fees for fiscal year 2025 to include a fine for violations of ordinance no. 25-10. Councilmember Lai seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (Vote 4-0-0). ●​ Council Chair Urbina motioned to approve the Electec Poll Machine Contract in the amount of $30,562.50. Councilmember Lashley seconded the motion. Councilmember Rosenberg moved to table the motion. Councilmember Lai seconded the motion to table. A discussion followed. They voted on tabling. Councilmember Rosenberg was in favor, Councilmembers Urbina, Lashley and Lai were opposed (1-3-0). ●​ Council Chair Urbina moved again to approve the Electec Poll Machine Contract in the amount of $30,562.50. Councilmembers Urbina, Lashley, and Lai were in favor. Councilmember Rosenberg opposed. (Vote 3-1-0). III. Consent Agenda Councilmember Rosenberg moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember David Lai seconded the motion. The following items were unanimously approved in a single motion (4-0-0): ●​ Council Workshop Meeting Minutes (December 4, 2024), Public Hearing Meeting Minutes (December 11, 2024), Council Workshop Meeting Minutes (December 16, 2024) Council Legislative Meeting Minutes (December 18, 2024). ●​ Ordinance 25-08 Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. Three:To Amend Ordinance 24-11 Current Expense Budget for FY 2025. IV. Adjournment Councilmember Lashley moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember David Lai seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 9:11 PM. Respectfully submitted, Kaitlyn Schisler City Clerk Note: These minutes are a summary of the actions taken by the City Council and do not include all details of the discussions. Please refer to the official meeting transcript for a complete record.