Mayor and City Council

City Council Workshop & Legislative Meeting Hybrid New Carrollton Municipal Center 6016 Princess Garden Parkway New Carrollton, MD 20784 Wednesday May 21, 2025, 7:00 PM Statement for the Record - Closed Meeting of Monday May 19, 2025: In accordance with the General Provisions Article, Section 3-306 (c) (2) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, I move that the minutes of tonight’s meeting reflect that the City Council of New Carrollton met in person at 6016 Princess Garden Parkway, New Carrollton, MD 20784, in a closed session on Monday May 19, 2025 at 4:17 p.m., pursuant to the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland,§3-305 (b) (1). “To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals.” Motion – Lai/Lashley - Vote to Close Meeting: Yes​ ​ No ​ ​ Abstain​ ​ Absent Briana Urbina ​ ​ X Lincoln Lashley ​ ​ X Duane Rosenberg ​ ​ X David Lai​ ​ ​ X The following staff members were in attendance: Councilmembers Briana Urbina, Lincoln Lashley, Duane Rosenberg, and David Lai; City Clerk Kaitlyn Schisler, City Administrative Officer Maisha Williams, and Mayor Katrina Dodro. Also present was the City Attorney Jason DeLoach. The Closed Meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.  Old Business 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Council and Mayor Reflections 3 min each 4. Proclamation: Pride Month 5 min 5. Emergency Ordinance 25-17 Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. Four: 10 min To Amend Ordinance 24-11 Current Expense Budget for FY 2025 (Discussion) 6. Non Consent Agenda a. Ordinance 25-16, Operating and Capital Budget for the City of New Carrollton, MD FY26 (2nd Reading) b. Proclamation: Pride Month c. Resolution 25-28 Adopting a Schedule of Fees for FY2026 d. Emergency Ordinance 25-17 Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. Four: To Amend Ordinance 24-11 Current Expense Budget for FY 2025 7. Consent Agenda a. April Meeting Minutes (April 2 Workshop Meeting, April 14 Workshop Meeting, April 16 Workshop & Legislative Meeting) 8. Sine Die Adjournment of 2023-2025 Council 9. City Clerk- Presentation of Plaques 5 min 10. Administer Oath of Office to New Mayor by Clerk of Courts 5 min a. Phelecia Nembhard 11. Mayor Administer Oath of Office to New Councilmembers 15 min a. Lincoln HG Lashley b. Agnelli Sybel Malavé c. Cynthia DB Mills d. Duane Rosenberg e. Briana Urbina New Business 12. Prayer- Reverend Benjamin (Ebenezer) 13. Organization of the Council 2025-2027 for Position of: a. Chair b. Vice Chair c. Mayor Pro-Tem d. Alternate Treasurer e. Councilmember 14. Motion to Adjourn ________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE NOTE: This meeting of the City of New Carrollton Council will be a hybrid meeting. This means that you can attend in person, or virtually by using the below information.  Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zjy-vpwd-htd Or dial: (US) +1 317-798-0500 PIN: 100 172 158# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zjy-vpwd-htd?pin=4764612687856 If you would like to submit comments in writing please email Kaitlyn Schisler, at clerk@newcarrolltonmd.gov by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting. Comments are also welcome after any meeting.  Taller del Ayuntamiento y Reunión Legislativa Híbrido Centro municipal de New Carrollton 6016 Princess Garden Parkway New Carrollton, MD 20784 Miércoles 21 de mayo de 2025, 19:00 horas Declaración para el Registro - Reunión a Puertas Cerradas del lunes 19 de mayo de 2025: De conformidad con el Artículo de Disposiciones Generales, Sección 3-306 (c) (2) del Código Anotado de Maryland, propongo que el acta de la reunión de esta noche refleje que el Ayuntamiento de New Carrollton se reunió en persona en 6016 Princess Garden Parkway, New Carrollton, MD 20784, en una sesión a puerta cerrada el lunes 19 de mayo de 2025 a las 4:17 p. m., de conformidad con el Artículo de Disposiciones Generales del Código Anotado de Maryland, §3-305 (b) (1). “Para tratar el nombramiento, empleo, asignación, ascenso, disciplina, degradación, compensación, destitución, renuncia o evaluación del desempeño de los designados, empleados o funcionarios sobre los que este organismo público tiene jurisdicción; cualquier otro asunto de personal que afecte a una o más personas específicas”. Moción – Lai/Lashley – Votación para cerrar la reunión: Sí​ ​ No ​ ​ Abstenerse​ ​ Ausente Briana Urbina ​ ​ X Lincoln Lashley​ ​ X Duane Rosenberg​ ​ X David Lai​ ​ ​ X Estuvieron presentes los siguientes miembros del personal: los concejales Briana Urbina, Lincoln Lashley, Duane Rosenberg y David Lai; la secretaria municipal Kaitlyn Schisler; la funcionaria administrativa municipal Maisha Williams; y la alcaldesa Katrina Dodro. También estuvo presente el abogado municipal Jason DeLoach. La reunión a puerta cerrada finalizó a las 20.57 horas.  Asuntos antiguos 1.​ Llamar al orden 2.​ Juramento de lealtad 3.​ Reflexiones del Consejo y del Alcalde​ ​ ​ ​ 3 minutos cada uno 4.​ Proclamación: Mes del Orgullo​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5 minutos 5.​ Ordenanza 25-17, Enmienda Presupuestaria, Conciliación N.° 4: Modificar la Ordenanza 24-11, Presupuesto de Gastos Corrientes para el Año Fiscal 2025 (Discusión) 6.​ No están de acuerdo con la agenda a.​ Ordenanza 25-16, Presupuesto operativo y de capital para la Ciudad de New Carrollton, MD, año fiscal 2026 (segunda lectura) b.​ Proclamación: Mes del Orgullo c.​ Resolución 25-28 Adopción de un programa de tarifas para el año fiscal 2026 d.​ Ordenanza 25-17, Enmienda Presupuestaria, Conciliación N.° 4: Para enmendar la Ordenanza 24-11, Presupuesto de Gastos Corrientes para el año fiscal 2025 7.​ Agenda de consentimiento a.​ Actas de las reuniones de abril (Reunión del taller del 2 de abril, Reunión del taller del 14 de abril, Reunión del taller y legislativa del 16 de abril) 8.​ Suspensión definitiva del Consejo 2023-2025​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 9.​ Secretario Municipal - Entrega de Placas​ ​ ​ ​​ 5 minutos 10.​Administrar el juramento del cargo al nuevo alcalde por el secretario del tribunal​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5 minutos a.​ Phelecia Nembhard 11.​El alcalde toma juramento a los nuevos concejales​ ​ ​ 15 minutos a.​ Lincoln HG Lashley b.​ Sybel Malavy c.​ Cynthia D. B. Mills d.​ Duane Rosenberg e.​ Briana Urbina Nuevos negocios 12.​Oración- Reverendo Benjamín (Ebenezer) 13.​Organización del Consejo 2025-2027 para el cargo de: a.​ Silla b.​ Vicepresidente c.​ Alcalde pro tempore d.​ Tesorero suplente e.​ Miembro del consejo 14.​Moción de aplazamiento ___________________________________________________________________________ NOTA: Esta reunión del Consejo Municipal de New Carrollton será híbrida. Esto significa que puede asistir presencialmente o virtualmente utilizando la información a continuación. Información para unirse a Google Meet Enlace de la videollamada:https://meet.google.com/zjy-vpwd-htd O marque: (EE. UU.) +1 317-798-0500 PIN: 100 172 158# Más números de teléfono: https://tel.meet/zjy-vpwd-htd?pin=4764612687856 Si desea enviar comentarios por escrito, envíe un correo electrónico a Kaitlyn Schisler a clerk@newcarrolltonmd.gov antes de las 15:00 h del día de la reunión. También se agradecen los comentarios después de la reunión.  Atelier du conseil municipal et réunion législative Hybride Centre municipal de New Carrollton 6016 Princess Garden Parkway New Carrollton, MD 20784 Mercredi 21 mai 2025, 19h00 Déclaration pour le compte rendu - Réunion à huis clos du lundi 19 mai 2025 : Conformément à l'article des dispositions générales, section 3-306 (c) (2) du Code annoté du Maryland, je propose que le procès-verbal de la réunion de ce soir indique que le conseil municipal de New Carrollton s'est réuni en personne au 6016 Princess Garden Parkway, New Carrollton, MD 20784, à huis clos le lundi 19 mai 2025 à 16 h 17, conformément à l'article des dispositions générales du Code annoté du Maryland, §3-305 (b) (1). « Pour discuter de la nomination, de l'emploi, de l'affectation, de la promotion, de la discipline, de la rétrogradation, de la rémunération, de la révocation, de la démission ou de l'évaluation des performances des personnes nommées, des employés ou des fonctionnaires relevant de la compétence de cet organisme public ; toute autre question de personnel affectant une ou plusieurs personnes spécifiques. » Motion – Lai/Lashley – Vote pour clôturer la réunion : Oui​ ​ Non ​ ​ Abstention​ ​ Absent Briana Urbina ​ ​ X Lincoln Lashley​ ​ X Duane Rosenberg​ ​ X David Lai​ ​ ​ X Étaient présents : les conseillers municipaux Briana Urbina, Lincoln Lashley, Duane Rosenberg et David Lai ; la secrétaire municipale Kaitlyn Schisler ; l’administratrice municipale Maisha Williams ; et la maire Katrina Dodro. Le procureur municipal Jason DeLoach était également présent. La séance à huis clos a été levée à 20 h 57.  Anciennes affaires 1.​ Appel à l'ordre 2.​ Serment d'allégeance 3.​ Réflexions du conseil et du maire​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3 minutes chacun 4.​ Proclamation : Mois de la fierté​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5 minutes 5.​ Ordonnance 25-17, Amendement budgétaire n° 4 : Modification de l'ordonnance 24-11, Budget des dépenses courantes pour l'exercice 2025 (Discussion) 6.​ Ils ne sont pas d'accord avec l'ordre du jour a.​ Ordonnance 25-16, Budget de fonctionnement et d'investissement de la ville de New Carrollton, MD, exercice 2026 (2e lecture) b.​ Proclamation : Mois de la fierté c.​ Résolution 25-28 Adoption d'un barème de frais pour l'exercice 2026 d.​ Ordonnance 25-17 : Modification du budget n° 4 : Modification de l’ordonnance 24-11 : Budget des dépenses courantes pour l’exercice 2025 7.​ Ordre du jour de consentement a.​ Procès-verbal de la réunion d'avril (réunion d'atelier du 2 avril, réunion d'atelier du 14 avril, atelier et réunion législative du 16 avril) 8.​ Ajournement sine die du Conseil 2023-2025​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 9.​ Secrétaire municipal - Présentation des plaques​ ​ ​ ​ 5 minutes 10.​Administrer le serment d'office au nouveau maire par le greffier des tribunaux​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5 minutes a.​ Phélécie Nembhard 11.​Le maire fait prêter serment aux nouveaux conseillers municipaux​ 15 min a.​ Lincoln HG Lashley b.​ Sybel Malavet c.​ Cynthia DB Mills d.​ Duane Rosenberg e.​ Briana Urbina Nouvelles affaires 12.​Prière- Révérend Benjamin (Ebenezer) 13.​Organisation du Conseil 2025-2027 pour le poste de : a.​ Chaise b.​ Vice-président c.​ Maire pro-temp d.​ Trésorier suppléant e.​ conseiller municipal 14.​Motion d'ajournement ________________________________________________________________________ ATTENTION : Cette réunion du conseil municipal de New Carrollton sera une réunion hybride. Vous pouvez donc y assister en personne ou virtuellement en utilisant les informations ci-dessous. Informations sur la participation à Google Meet Lien d'appel vidéo :https://meet.google.com/zjy-vpwd-htd Ou composez le : (US) +1 317-798-0500 Code PIN : 100 172 158# Plus de numéros de téléphone : https://tel.meet/zjy-vpwd-htd?pin=4764612687856 Si vous souhaitez soumettre vos commentaires par écrit, veuillez envoyer un courriel à Kaitlyn Schisler, à l'adresse clerk@newcarrolltonmd.gov, avant 15 h le jour de la réunion. Les commentaires sont également les bienvenus après chaque réunion.  CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON PROCLAMATION LGBTQIA+ PRIDE MONTH JUNE 2025 WHEREAS, in June of 1969, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City staged an uprising to resist the police harassment and persecution to which (LGBTQIA+) Americans were commonly subjected. The uprising marks the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against (LGBTQIA+) in the United States; and WHEREAS, the first Pride march was held in New York City in June 28, 1970, on the one- year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising; and WHEREAS, the City of New Carrollton recognizes Roy Peterson as the first openly gay elected official in the City of New Carrollton; and WHEREAS, the City of New Carrollton recognizes Briana Urbina as the first female openly gay elected official in the City of New Carrollton; and WHEREAS, on February 24, 2023 resident Ashanti Martinez was the first openly gay State Delegate from Prince George’s County; and WHEREAS, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan; and WHEREAS, the City of New Carrollton appreciates the cultural, civic, and economic contributions of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQIA+) community which strengthens our collective community and social welfare; and WHEREAS, the City of New Carrollton reminds the (LGBTQIA+) community that they are loved and cherished. We see you for who you are — deserving of dignity, respect, and support. It is imperative that all people in our community, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, feel valued, safe, empowered, and supported by their community; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, Katrina R. Dodro, Mayor and the City Council, of the City of New Carrollton do hereby proclaim the month of June 2025 as (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month and encourage residents to continue efforts to create a world that is more just, equitable and inclusive for all. PROCLAIMED THIS 21st DAY OF MAY 2025. _______________________________ _______________________________ Katrina R. Dodro, Mayor Briana Urbina, Chair _______________________________ ______________________________ Lincoln HG Lashley, Vice Chair David Chi-Wai Lai, Alternate Treasurer _______________________________ Duane H. Rosenberg, Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: _____________________________ DATE: ___________________ Kaitlyn Schisler, City Clerk  Emergency Ordinance 25-17 Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. Four: To Amend Ordinance 24-11 Current Expense Budget for FY 2025 Effective: May 21, 2025 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NEW CARROLLTON AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AS EMBODIED IN ORDINANCE 24-11 TO FOR PERSONNEL SERVICES TO FUND A PERSONNEL AGREEMENT, AND TO ADJUST VARIOUS EXPENDITURES WHEREAS, the City Council of New Carrollton (the “City Council”), a body politic and corporate of the State of Maryland is authorized to adopt a fiscal year budget, pursuant to City Charter, §C-14 “Budget and Finance”; and WHEREAS , the City Council adopted a budget for FY 2025 via Ordinance No. 24-11; as amended by Ordinances 25-05 and 25-07; and 25-08. WHEREAS, the City of New Carrollton is committed to the responsible management of public resources and the fair administration of personnel matters; and WHEREAS, the City Council, in accordance with its authority under the City Charter and personnel policies, approved a personnel agreement during a closed session held on May 19, 2025, as permitted under the Maryland Open Meetings Act; and WHEREAS, the City must amend the Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund budget to provide for the financial obligation resulting from the personnel agreement; and WHEREAS, the budget amendment does not increase the overall budget but reallocates existing funds to ensure compliance with the terms of the personnel agreement. Section 1. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the City Council of New Carrollton, with the approval of at least four- fifths vote of the total council recognizing that, due to a current vacancy, the Council presently consists of four members, and that three out of four members constitutes the same proportion (75%) as four out of five members that Ordinance 24-11, Current Expense Budget for the City of New Carrollton, Maryland for Fiscal Year 2025, under the heading of “City of New Carrollton FY 2025 Adopted Budget” be and hereby is amended as follows: 1. The FY2025 General Fund budget is hereby amended to increase the Police Chief’s Salary line item in the Police Administration Department by $88,895.21, increase Health insurance in the Police Administration Department by $15,586.96, increase FICA line item in the Police Administration Department by $7,992.89. 2. The funds shall be reallocated from Operating reserve line item by $112,475.06, which during the last three (3) months of the fiscal year, any portion or all of the operating reserve may be appropriated by at least a two-thirds vote of the total Council for any use deemed by the Council to require the expenditure of said reserve funds. 3. The purpose of this amendment is to fulfill the financial obligation of a personnel agreement authorized by the City Council. 4. The City Administrative Officer, Human Resources Director, and Finance Director are hereby authorized and directed to take all necessary administrative actions to effectuate this amendment. Section 2. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the City Council of New Carrollton, Maryland, with at least four-fifth of the total Council concurring, recognizing that, due to a current vacancy, the Council presently consists of four members, and that three out of four members constitutes the same proportion (75%) as four out of five members that this Ordinance be deemed an emergency ordinance so that it shall become effective immediately upon approval by the Mayor or when passed over his veto by the City Council.  Page 2 of 2 Ordinance 25-17 Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. Four INTRODUCED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NEW CARROLLTON, MARYLAND ON THE 21st DAY OF May 2025. EFFECTIVE DATE: May 21, 2025 Attest: City of New Carrollton _______________________ ____________________________ Kaitlyn Schisler Briana Urbina City Clerk Chairman, City Council Date: _______________________ Approved: ____________________________ Katrina Dodro Mayor Date: _______________________  Ordinance 25-16 Operating and Capital Budget for the City of New Carrollton, Maryland Fiscal Year 2026 Effective: July 1, 2025 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF NEW CARROLLTON ADOPTING AN ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026; ESTABLISHING THE TAX RATE TO BE LEVIED UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF SUCH TAXES; SPECIFYING A RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED UPON OVERDUE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES, LIENS AND UNPAID FEES; ADOPTING ANNUAL BUDGETS FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND/OR INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES SPECIAL PUBLIC SAFETY TAXING DISTRICT AND THE MULTIFAMILY PROPERTIES SPECIAL PUBLIC SAFETY TAXING DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL TAX RATE TO BE LEVIED UPON THE SPECIAL PUBLIC SAFETY TAXING DISTRICTS; AND ALL THINGS GENERALLY RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY. RECITALS: WHEREAS, City Charter, § C-14 “Budget and finance” provides, in pertinent part, that the City shall operate on an annual budget, and that the Mayor shall submit an operating and a capital budget that provides a complete financial plan for the budget year and contains estimates of anticipated revenues and proposed expenditures for the coming year, with the total anticipated revenues equaling or exceeding the total of the proposed expenditures; and WHEREAS, City Code, § 105-5, “Special Public Safety Taxing Districts Generally; Districts Created; Applicability,” requires that the City Council adopt annual budgets and establish the annual tax rates for the Commercial and/or Industrial Properties Special Public Safety Taxing District and the Multifamily Properties Special Public Safety Taxing District, as those Special Public Safety Taxing Districts are defined in City Code, §105-5; and WHEREAS, as is required by City Code, § 6-1 “Presentation of budget; public record,” the Mayor submitted a budget for Fiscal Year 2026 to the City Council on or before April 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, the budget submitted by the Mayor meets the requirements of City Code, § 6-1 “Presentation of budget; public record,” subsection B “Format and content,” which among other things, requires that the budget include a comparison between proposed items of both income and expenses, with estimates of those same items for the current fiscal year, and with actual figures for said items of income and expense for at least one (1) year prior to the current fiscal year; and WHEREAS, as is required by City Charter, § C-14.C “Budget adoption” and City Code, § 6-2 “Public hearing on budget; notice,” before adopting the budget, the Council conducted at least one (1) public hearing thereon, after publishing notice of the public hearing in at least one (1) newspaper having general circulation within the City at least five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing; and  Ordinance 25-16 Operating and Capital Budget for the City of New Carrollton, Maryland Fiscal Year 2026 WHEREAS, the City Council of New Carrollton agrees upon the budget reflected herein for Fiscal Year 2026; and WHEREAS, the City Council agrees upon the annual Special Public Safety Taxing Districts annual budgets attached hereto for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Special Public Safety Taxing Districts set forth in City Code, § 105-5, which budgets include the costs of financing the capital and operating costs to enhance police services for the Public Safety Special Taxing Districts, including the costs of operating and maintaining Public Safety Special Taxing District facilities, the cost of administrative, professional or support services provided by the City, and any other item of cost which may reasonably be attributed to the Public Safety Special Taxing Districts, all of which costs the City Council has determined will specially benefit the Commercial Special Public Safety Taxing District and confer value to that Commercial Special Public Safety Taxing District from enhanced police services; and WHEREAS, it is the determination of the City Council that this ordinance should be enacted to budget and appropriate funds for the several objects and purposes for which the City of New Carrollton must provide in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026 (“Fiscal Year 2026”). Section 1. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND ORDAINED by the City Council of New Carrollton, with at least a majority of the total Council concurring, that from and out of the monies and balances known to be in the General Fund of the City of New Carrollton, Maryland, and from all monies anticipated to come into all funds during the twelve (12) month period ending June 30, 2025, there shall be, and hereby are, appropriated the following sums for use by the several departments and offices of the City, and for the objects and purposes for which the City must provide during Fiscal Year 2026:  Ordinance 25-16 Operating and Capital Budget for the City of New Carrollton, Maryland Fiscal Year 2026 REVENUES AND RESOURCES TAX REVENUES: Real Property 6,327,000 Personal Property & Utilities 750,000 Interest & Penalties 20,000 Business Taxes 5,000 State Shared Taxes-Highway User Revenue 648,237 State Shared Taxes - Income Taxes 1,450,000 County Shared Taxes 103,468 TAX REVENUES 9,303,705 OTHER REVENUES Licenses and Permits 187,571 Grants 259,700 Revenues from Other Agencies-Cable TV 100,000 Service Fees & Charges 855,000 Fines & Forfeitures 2,632,500 Other Revenues 610,600 OTHER REVENUES 4,645,371 OPERATING REVENUES 13,949,076 Contingency Reserve Carryover 130,000 Appropriated Fund Balances 2,042,172 Operating Reserve 150,000 RESERVES AND APPROPRIATIONS 2,322,172 TOTAL REVENUE AND RESOURCES 16,271,248 EXPENDITURES AND RESERVES General Government 4,777,899 Public Safety 5,457,546 Public Works 5,433,514 PROGRAM EXPENDITURES 15,668,959 Debt Service (Principal & Interest) 247,289 Contingency Reserve Carryover 150,000 Operating Reserve 200,000 Other Use of Appropriations 5,000 TOTAL USE OF DEBT AND APPROPRIATIONS 602,289 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND RESERVES 16,271,248 SURPLUS (DEFICIT) -  Ordinance 25-16 Operating and Capital Budget for the City of New Carrollton, Maryland Fiscal Year 2026 Section 2. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that from and out of the monies and balances known to be in the General Fund of the City of New Carrollton, Maryland, and from all monies anticipated to come into said fund during the twelve month period ending June 30, 2026, there shall be and hereby are appropriated to the several line item accounts the sums listed as proposed expenditures in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget document, entitled “Fiscal Year 2026 Budget,” which document is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit A and is incorporated by reference as if fully set out herein. Section 3. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that in no case shall actual expenditures exceed the amount appropriated to a line item account. In the event that a line item account is projected to exceed the budgeted amount, the City Council shall pass an ordinance to amend the budget; allocating an amount sufficient to cover the rest of the fiscal year’s expenses, with an increase in revenues equal to the increase in expenditures. Said ordinance shall pass with at least two-thirds (2/3) of the Council voting in favor of the ordinance to amend the budget. Section 4. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that estimated property and non-property tax revenues, and reserves, and the revenue requirement from all taxes provided for herein for the twelve- month period ending June 30, 2026, shall be and hereby are established as set forth in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget document, which is attached to and is specifically made a part of this Ordinance as if fully set out herein. Section 5. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that a tax of $0.5461 per $100.00 of full value assessments shall be levied upon all taxable real properties within the City, to provide a portion of the balance of the revenues required during Fiscal Year 2026 to meet the total amount of appropriated expenditures as established by this Ordinance. Section 6. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that a tax of $1.37 per $100.00 of full value assessments shall be levied upon all franchises, upon all taxable operating and personal property of public utilities and railroads within the City, and upon all tangible personal property within the corporate limits of the City or business personal property which may have a situs in the City by reason of the residence of the owner therein and which is subject to taxation for municipal purposes which shall include shares of domestic corporations, stocks in business of manufacturing or commercial business, inventory, manufacturing property and automobile inventory. The assessed valuation for the tangible personal property, including inventory, referenced herein, shall be as determined by the Maryland State Department of Assessments & Taxation in its normal course of assessments. Taxes levied herein shall provide a portion of the balance of the revenues required during Fiscal Year 2025 to meet the total amount of appropriated expenditures as established by Section 2 of this ordinance. Section 7. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that a Special Public Safety ad-valorem tax of $0.15 per $100.00 of assessed value of real property and $0.15 per $100.00 of assessed value of tangible personal property shall be levied upon the properties located within the Commercial and/or Industrial Properties Special Public Safety Taxing District, and a Special Public Safety Taxing District ad-valorem tax of  Ordinance 25-16 Operating and Capital Budget for the City of New Carrollton, Maryland Fiscal Year 2026 $0.00 per $100.00 of assessed value of real property and $0.00 per $100.00 of assessed value of tangible personal property shall be levied upon the properties located within the Multifamily Properties Special Public Safety Taxing District, as those Districts are defined in City Code, § 105-5.B, for the special benefit to each such Public Safety Special Taxing District from enhanced police services. Section 8. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that City Code, § 105-5(C) “Budget and appropriation”, requires that the City Council “adopt annual budgets for the [special taxing] districts which shall include the costs of financing the capital and operating costs to enhance police, fire protection, and rescue services; and shall include paying the principal and interest on obligations incurred for the district as they become due, the costs of operating and maintaining district facilities, the cost of administrative, professional or support services provided by the City, and any other item of cost which may reasonably be attributed to the district.” Said Special Taxing Districts’ Budgets are attached hereto in Exhibit B and are incorporated herein by this reference, and are hereby adopted concurrently as part of this Ordinance and the City’s budget. Section 9. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that a Schedule of Fees set by the City Council, for which the City sets service fees and other charges, shall be adopted by resolution of the Council concurrently with this Budget Ordinance. Section 10. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that any transfer of funds between appropriations or other changes to the budget shall be done by amendment to this Ordinance in public session of the City Council of the City of New Carrollton and shall require a super-majority vote of the full Council for passage. Section 11. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that all excess of revenues over expenses discovered from the result of the annual audit of the FY 2026 financial statements, if any, will be used to increase the City’s Undesignated Fund Balance, or will be designated for use by the City Council. Section 12. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that the Mayor/Administration shall consult with the City Council regarding applications for County, State, and Federal grants, applied for during Fiscal Year 2026, and the Mayor shall review all grant programs, specified herein, with the City Council. Section 13. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that when determined by the Mayor that funds appropriated by the City Council cannot be expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, because of unusual conditions or circumstances, the Mayor shall notify the City Council of the reasons giving rise to this determination. After this disclosure to the City Council, the Council at its discretion may issue policy guidance, which shall be binding on the Mayor.  Ordinance 25-16 Operating and Capital Budget for the City of New Carrollton, Maryland Fiscal Year 2026 Section 14. BE IT FURTHER ENACTED AND ORDAINED, that if any section, part of a section or a provisions of this Ordinance shall be adjudicated to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of this Ordinance as a whole or any other section or provision or part hereof. INTRODUCED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NEW CARROLLTON ON MAY 7, 2025. ADOPTED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NEW CARROLLTON ON May 21,2025. EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2025 Attest: City of New Carrollton _______________________ ____________________________ Kaitlyn Schisler Briana Urbina, Chair City Clerk City Council Date: _______________________ Approved for legal sufficiency: Approved: BY: __________________________ ____________________________ Jason Deloach, Esq. Katrina R. Dodro, Mayor City Attorney Date: _______________________  Resolution 25-28 Adopting a Schedule of Fees for FY 2026 Effective: July 1, 2025 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR FY 2026 WHEREAS, City Code, Chapter 57 “Fees”, Section 57-1 “Adoption of fees by resolution,” requires that fees authorized in the City Code be established by the City Council in a Schedule of Fees adopted by resolution at the time of the Annual Budget Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council is in the process of considering an Annual Budget Ordinance for FY 2026 and desires to review its Schedule of Fees for FY 2026; and WHEREAS, the Schedule of Fees for FY2026 is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, as is required by City Code, Section 57-1, the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed Schedule of Fees on, May 19, 2025 to receive public input prior to the adoption of the Schedule of Fees; and WHEREAS, after adoption of this Resolution, a copy of the “Schedule of Fees” shall be posted in view of the public in the City’s Police Department, Finance and Accounting Department, Municipal Center Lobby, Code Enforcement, and Public Works Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of New Carrollton that the Schedule of Fees for FY2026 attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby adopted. ADOPTED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON, MARYLAND THIS 21st DAY OF MAY 2025. EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2025 Attest: City of New Carrollton _______________________ ____________________________ Kaitlyn Schisler Briana Urbina, Chair City Clerk City Council Date: _______________________ Approved for legal sufficiency: Approved: BY: __________________________ ____________________________ Jason DeLoach Esq. Katrina R Dodro, Mayor City Attorney Date: _______________________  City of New Carrollton Schedule of Fees FY 2026 (Effec ve July 1 2025) City Code, §57-1 “Adop on of fees by resolu on” requires that all fees authorized in the City Code be established by the City Council in a Schedule of Fees adopted by resolu on at the me of the Annual Budget Ordinance. This Schedule of Fees adopted by resolu on at the me of the Annual Budget Ordinance. This Schedule of Fees was adopted by the City Council by Resolu on No. 25-28 on the 21st day of May, 2025. City Code Sec on that Reason Fee is Assessed Fee Assessed Authorizes Fee Chap. 1 General Provisions §1-8 Copy of the City Code $75 Chap. 12 Ethics §12-4.M(1) Failure to mely file a financial $2 per day late fee up to $250 disclosure statement maximum §12-4.M(2) Failure to file a mely lobbyist $10 per day late fee up to $250 registra on or report maximum §12-6.E(2) Copy of a financial disclosure $25 for printed copy statement filed with the City §12-8.0 Copy of lobbying registra on $1 per page /report filed with the City Chapter 35 Animal Control. Art. Fees associated with Applicable Prince George’s Ill Impoundment of Animals impoundment of animals County Fees + $50 fee for staff §35-19 Impoundment coverage per animal. Authorized Chap. 41 Building Construc on Building Permit Fees Construc on under $30,000 - §41-1 $300 Construc on over $30,000 - $500 §41-2 Demoli on Permit Fee $250 §41-6 Construc on safety; stop- Working a er stop work order $1,000 per day work orders in place Sediment Control a er stop $500 per day work order §41-7 Variances Variance Applica on Fee $200 Chap. 45 Cable TV Cable TV Franchise Filing Fee - $5,000 + reimbursement at cost §45-5 applica on for ini al franchise, for reasonable out of pocket issuance of RFP, renewal of expenses, including consultants’ franchise, modifica on of fees franchise, & approval of transfer §45-11 Cable Franchise Fee 5% of Gross Revenues Late Payment Fee Addi onal compensa on & interest charges compounded 1  from due date at an annual rate = the commercial prime interest rate of the City’s primary depository bank §45-16 Open Video Systems Fee in lieu of the Franchise Fee required in §45-1 1.B Chap. 50 Elec ons Late Filing Fee - For each $10 per day or part of a day that Campaign Finance Report or a report is overdue §50-6 Statement of Contribu ons and Disbursement Report not filed w/in the me prescribed. Chap. 57 Fees Dishonored/returned check fee. $30 Chap. 63 Recycling & Refuse Collec on of Special Bulk Items (1) free curbside $100 per §63-4 curbside pickup therea er per fiscal year. Ma ress Disposal Bags $25 §63-4.1 Removal of Property Evic on $500 Set-outs §63-8 Property Clean-Up City’s actual cost of cleaning the property and charge the property owner for the costs of compliance, including the salary of any City employees involved. If a contractor is hired, the cost of the service to perform the cleanup. Chap. 66 Health & Sanita on Release of impounded shopping $25 cart (Subsec on Q) §66-3 Permit Fee for Portable Storage $150 Units (Subsec on T) Request for Extension of Permit $100 (not to exceed 30 days) Request for Extension of Permit $100 referred to Mayor (any subsequent request a er the 30-day ini al request) §66-3 Prohibi ng Smoking in Public $25 for 1st offense Places including Vaping $50 for subsequent offenses (Subsec on U) within 2-year period of first viola on. Chap. 71 Housing & Property Filing Fee for Appeal to Board of $200 Maintenance Appeals §71-9.B 2  Chap. 72 Signs in the public Fee for signs temporary/non- 1st offense warning rights-of-way permanent in/on the public 2nd $100 §72-2 right-of- way or property 3rd and subsequent $200 Chap. 72 Signs & Adver sing Sign Permit Applica on Fee $100 Devices §72-4.C Chap. 75 Licenses §75-2, §75-6 Business Licenses and Permits - $150 Annually Mobile Vendor Licenses- $120 Annually §75-6 $50 per 30 days or any part Late Fee thereof §90-10 Special Events Permits $150 and §84-3 Chap. 84 Parks Use of Municipal Center $125/hour residents $150/hour nonresidents Use of City owned Fields - Permit League Play Pick-up Play $200 registra on fee per season $75 for up to three hours $50 per 30 minutes there a er Chap. 89 Rental Property - Licensing and Inspec on §89-5.A Rental License and Inspec on $300/yr. for single family Fee (Ini al Licenses and dwelling Renewals) $200/yr. for mul - family/condominiums § 89-5.C Late fee $10 per day and any por on of a day that the filing is late § 89-7.C Missed Inspec on, First missed inspec on/re- Re-inspec on Appointment Fee inspec on appointment: $125 Second inspec on/re- inspec on appointment: $175 Third and each successive missed appointment: $300 Chap. 100 Streets, Side- walks, Construc on of $200 if the value of work is less Public Prop. & Rights-of-Way /Gu er/Driveway than $30,000; 3  entrance/Culver/Drain/Right- $300 if over $30,000 plus the §100-4 of- Way Permit Fee actual cost of supervision and inspec on if exceeds original amount of permit § 100-17.C. Telecommunica ons Applica on $500 for up to five small Fee wireless facili es, with an addi onal $100 for each small wireless facility over five, or $1,000 for nonrecurring fees for a new pole, not a colloca on intended to support one or more small wireless facili es Access Fee $270 per small wireless facility per year Chapter 105 Taxa on Taxes (real property and Shall bear interest at the rate of improvement) are in arrears on 1% for each month or frac on the 1st day of Oct. following July thereof that the bill remains § 105-2 in which they were imposed. unpaid. Chapter 110 Vehicles and Traffic; Art. V Removal and Storage of Vehicles §110-40 Boot Fee $200 Chapter 130 Zoning $400 for residen al applica on §130-6 Filing Fee for Variance $800 for commercial applica on Applica on + $10/public no ce sign posted §130-11 Filing Fee for departure from $400 for residen al applica on design standards, landscaping standards, parking & loading $1,000 for commercial standards and sign design applica on standards (Zoning Standards) Applica on + $50/public no ce sign posted MD. Code, General Provisions, Copy of Police Report $15 for City Resident §4-206; City Charter, §C-11 $25 for Non-City Resident MD Code, Local Government, Administra ve Flagging Fee $45 §5-205; City Charter, §C-11 (associated with parking ckets & speed camera ckets) Vehicle Release (of impounded $100 vehicle) 4  Body Camera Footage Report $75 plus postage cost MD Code, Local Government, Removal and disposal of §5-205; City Code, Chapter 63 recycling and trash. Recycling and Refuse Recycling Single-family dwellings Trash $110/year Single-family dwellings $125/year 5  MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON APRIL 2, 2025 Present were Councilmembers Briana Urbina, Lincoln Lashley, David Lai and Duane H. Rosenberg (left at 9:28 p.m.); Mayor Katrina Dodro Administrative Officer Maisha Williams, Police Chief David Rice, Community Engagement Officer Araceli Guzman, and City Clerk Kaitlyn Schisler. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Council Chair Urbina in the Municipal Center, Room 230. II. Public Comments The following members of the public made comment: ●​ Kathy Ross expressed concerns about illegal activities, littering, and deteriorating conditions on 89th Ave. III. Council Announcements Councilmember’s Lai, Lashley, Urbina and Rosenberg gave announcements about upcoming events. IV. Review Rules for Public Hearings Council Chair Urbina reviewed the rules for the Public Hearing, and announced the advertisements of the Public Hearings. V. Public Hearing on Charter Changes The following members of the public made comment: ●​ Agnelli Sybel criticized the short timeframe for reviewing the proposed charter amendments, insufficient advance notice and inadequate time for review. ●​ Phelecia Nembhard questioned the ability to critique incomplete charter resolutions, raised concerns about limited post-hearing input, and stressed considering the impact on future councils. ●​ Marva Oxley asked about the necessity and timing of the charter amendments, suggesting a postponement until after the upcoming election. ●​ Jim Wildoner raised concerns about inconsistent use of council-manager terminology in the charter and noted prior written testimony had not been received. ●​ Cynthia Poles-Suite made comments on excused absences for the Council. VI. Council Comments on Charter Changes The Councilmembers made the following comments: ●​ Councilmember Lashley noted the charter review was long overdue, emphasizing that while some changes were simple, others—such as the form of government—needed deeper consideration. ●​ Councilmember Lai noted the challenge of balancing a complete draft with public input and raised concerns about the timing of amendments ahead of the upcoming election. ●​ Councilmember Rosenberg explained the proposed changes to the mayor’s role, the shift toward a city manager structure, and updates to the recall process for elected officials.  ●​ The Council reviewed charter revisions addressing mayoral responsibilities, creation of a comptroller role, budget authority, vacancy procedures, and clarification of the strong mayor system. ●​ The Council discussed the budget process, roles of the city administrator and comptroller, job qualifications, and the appropriate level of detail for the charter. ●​ The Council also discussed mayoral succession, election language updates, meeting scheduling on holidays, administrative restructuring, financial oversight, and audit responsibilities. ●​ Forfeiture standards for elected officials, excused absences, and penalties were also discussed. VII. FY 2026 Budget Public Hearing ●​ The Council held a public hearing on the FY 2026 budget, presenting key highlights including a 2.94% COLA for city staff, increased tipping fees, and planned capital projects. Investments in technology and park improvements were noted. ●​ Council discussed specific budget items such as interest income, fluctuating PEG funding, and state highway user revenue (HUR), which supports street paving and debt repayment. Concerns were raised about OpenGov software costs and reduced federal grants. ●​ Mayor Dodro questioned the long-term sustainability of the current constant yield tax rate. ●​ Council emphasized the importance of funding community outreach, youth programs, and addressing fire department needs, including a new truck. ●​ Council discussed a proposed $25,000 compensation study to be funded from the health and wellness fund. Concerns were raised about cost, previous studies lacking results, and potential staff morale impact. Chair Urbana explained that an MML-led study would focus on updating job descriptions and assessing market pay. Council requested actionable outcomes and consideration of alternative evaluation methods. ●​ A member of the public expressed concerns over the reason and implementation of any compensation study. They also expressed using the procurement department to do a request for information to find the cost of the study. ●​ Phelecia Nembhard mentioned that a previous compensation study had been completed but no action had been taken. VIII. Removal of Second Public Comment from Agenda Councilmember Lai moved to remove the second public comment item from the agenda. Councilmember Lashley seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously (3-0-0). VIII. Motion to Adjourn Councilmember Lai moved to Adjourn the Council Workshop Meeting. Council Member Lashley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (3-0-0). The meeting was adjourned at 10:29 p.m. 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.  MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON APRIL 14, 2025 Present were Councilmembers Briana Urbina, Lincoln Lashley & David Lai; Mayor Katrina Dodro, Assistant Administrative Officer William Barclay, Code Enforcement Manager Darryl Green, Police Chief David Rice, Major Marc Butler, City Clerk Kaitlyn Schisler and Community Engagement Officer Araceli Guzman; Board of Elections Chair Charles Davis. City Administrator Maisha Williams & Councilmember Rosenberg were absent. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Council Chair Urbina in the Municipal Center, Room 230. II. Public Comments The following members of the public made comment: ●​ Jim Wildoner raised concerns about the lack of cross-referencing and bill numbers in the proposed updates to the Carrollton City Charter. He also commented on New Carrollton’s speed camera budget allocation. ●​ Craig McLane commented on charter legislation concerning elections, suggesting a division of responsibilities between the board of elections and the ethics commission. He expressed concern about the vagueness of the resolutions and their potential to deter qualified applicants. ●​ Agnelli Sybel raised concerns about insufficient time to review the extensive city code revisions, focusing on inconsistencies in election-related sections. ●​ Phelecia Nembhard announced a food pantry event at Charles Carroll Middle School on Friday, from 12 PM to 4 PM. III. Council Announcements Councilmembers Urbina, Lashley & Lai made various announcements about upcoming community events, including fairs, giveaways, a candidates forum, and program deadlines. Highlights included free health screenings, a spring event themed "Healthy Earth, Healthy Life, Healthy You," a legislative update with Senator Washington, and a career day at Charles Carroll Middle School. IV. Election 2025 Updates Board of Election’s Chair Charles Davis gave updates to the Council on the 2025 Municipal Election. V. Board of Elections Compensation Discussion A memo was presented to the Council with recommendations for Board of Elections compensation for the 2025 election season. VI. Report of Mayor, Administration & Police Mayor Dodro, Assistant City Administrator William Barclay, and Chief David Rice provided their monthly updates. VII. Review of March Bills The bills for March 2025 were presented for review. There were no questions. VIII. Review Results of RFP# 2025-10 Powhatan St Bridge Rehabilitation The Council reviewed the RFP for the Powhatan St Bridge Rehabilitation project. The evaluation was performed holistically, considering factors beyond price, such as performance, bonding capacity, and project timeline. Fort Meyer Construction was suggested as the highest scoring bidder. IX. City Code Update Discussion The council began a discussion on updating the city code, aiming for clearer definitions and improved communication. A five-minute recess was called to allow for review of specific sections. The Council discussed various proposed updates in the Code including sections on Open Storage and Nuisance Issues, Property Maintenance, and Rental Property Regulations. X. Charter Legislation The Council discussed the following proposed Charter Amendment Legislation: ●​ Resolution 25-20, Amending The Charter of the City of New Carrollton, §C-3 “Government of the City” To Revise Duties & Responsibilities of Mayor. Council Chair Urbina moved to table Resolution 25-20. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lai. The vote was approved (3-0-0). ●​ Resolution 25-22, Amending The Charter of the City of New Carrollton, §C-7 “Elections” To Remove Provisions Regarding Staggered Elections. This item was added to the consent agenda for the Legislative Meeting. ●​ Resolution 25-23, Amending The Charter of the City of New Carrollton, §C-8 “Council Meetings” To Address Council Meetings on Holidays. This item was added to the consent agenda for the Legislative Meeting. ●​ Resolution 25-24, Amending The Charter of the City of New Carrollton, §C-9 “Treasurer’s and City Administrative Officer’s Duties” To Abolish Positions of Treasurer and City Administrative Officer. Councilmember Lai made a motion to table Resolution 25-24. Councilmember Lashley seconded the motion. The motion passed (3-0-0). ●​ Resolution 25-25, Amending The Charter of the City of New Carrollton, §C-10 “General Powers of Council” to Remove Provisions Regarding Vetoes. Council Chair Urbina made a motion to table Resolution 25-25. Councilmember Lai seconded the motion. The motion passed (3-0-0). ●​ Resolution 25-26, Amending The Charter of the City of New Carrollton, §C-20 “Recall of Elected Officials” To Modify Percentage Threshold for Valid Petition To Recall Elected Officials. Councilmember Lai moved to table Resolution 25-26. Councilmember Lashley seconded the motion. The motion passed (3-0-0). XI. Discussion of FY2026 Budget-Public Safety The Council reviewed the public safety budget focusing on reallocation within the automated enforcement division, with Major Marc Butler addressing questions. They clarified budget discrepancies, including misclassified vehicle impound fees and increased field supply costs due to staffing. Concerns about the dispatch vendor’s data prompted consideration of alternatives. XII. Review of March Meeting Minutes Minutes from March were presented for review. XIII. Motion to Adjourn Councilmember Lai moved to Adjourn the Council Workshop Meeting. Council Member Lashley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (3-0-0). The meeting was adjourned at 10:27 p.m. 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 video for a complete record.  MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON APRIL 16, 2025 Present were Councilmembers Briana Urbina, Lincoln Lashley, David Lai, & Duane Rosenberg; Assistant City Administrative Officer William Barclay, Mayor Katrina Dodro, DPW Director Brice Boyd, Community Engagement Officer Araceli Guzman, and City Clerk Kaitlyn Schisler; City Administrator Maisha Williams was absent. 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. Public Comments No members of the public made comments. IV. Council Announcements Councilmembers Urbina, Lashley & Lai made various announcements regarding community events, and the upcoming election. Mayor Katrina Dodro made announcements about events as well as a MAGLEV letter. V. Discussion of Public Works Vehicles Brice Boyd gave a presentation on the procurement of public works vehicles, including a truck with plow and support vehicle, both obtained at competitive pricing from Ted Britt Ford and Koons Ford Annapolis. Council members raised questions about the specifications and cost savings of the vehicles VI. DPW Monthly Report Director Boyd presented the monthly report, highlighting the completion of seasonal tasks like putting away snow equipment, planting trees, and playground repairs. They also provided statistics on pothole repairs, recycled materials, and community garden activity. VII. Discussion of FY26 Budget-Public Works The Council reviewed the Public Works budget. Chair Urbina explained an increase in a department head's salary due to previous underpayment. Council members discussed various budget items, including snow removal overtime, street repaving, pedestrian and traffic safety supplies, playground equipment, and park signs. A concern was raised about the ineffectiveness and cost of the street sweeper service. VIII. Charter Amendment Discussion Chair Urbina moved to table Resolution 25-22 and Resolution 25-23. Councilmember Rosenberg seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). XII. Resolution 25-27: A Resolution Establishing Compensation for the Board of Election Legislation was presented to establish compensation for the Board of Elections. XIII. Motion to Adjourn​ Councilmember Lashley moved to adjourn the meeting and move into the Legislative Meeting. Councilmember Lai seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). The Council Workshop meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE MEETING CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON APRIL 16, 2025 Present were Councilmembers Briana Urbina, Lincoln Lashley, David Lai, & Duane Rosenberg; Assistant City Administrative Officer William Barclay, Mayor Katrina Dodro, Community Engagement Officer Araceli Guzman, and City Clerk Kaitlyn Schisler; City Administrator Maisha Williams was absent. I. Call to Order The City Council Legislative meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Council Chair Briana Urbina in the Council Workshop of the Municipal Center. II. Non-Consent Agenda ●​ Truck and Plow Spreader: Councilmember Rosenberg moved that the City Council of the City of New Carrollton approve Ted Britt in the amount of $70,489 for the purpose of purchasing a truck with plow and spreader from line item 01-3510-57100. Councilmember Lai seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). ●​ Pick Up Truck: Councilmember Rosenberg moved that the City Council of New Carrollton approve Koons Ford Annapolis in the amount of $28,384 for the purpose of purchasing a truck from line item 01-3510-57100. Councilmember Lai seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (Vote 4-0-0). III. Consent Agenda Council Chair Urbina moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Lashley seconded the motion. The following items were unanimously approved in a single motion (4-0-0): ●​ Council Retreat Meeting Minutes (March 1, 2025), Council Workshop Meeting Minutes (March 5, 2025), Council Workshop Meeting Minutes (March 17, 2025), Council Legislative Meeting Minutes (March 19, 2025), Council Special Legislative Meeting Minutes (March 31, 2025). ●​ Resolution 25-27: A Resolution Establishing Compensation for the Board of Elections ●​ Approve Fort Myer in the amount of $655,314 for the purpose of the Powhatan St Bridge Rehabilitation from line item 01-3610-58530. IV. Adjournment Councilmember Urbina moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Rosenberg seconded. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 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.