Mayor and City Council

MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON JUNE 18, 2025 Present were Councilmembers Duane H. Rosenberg, Cynthia Mills, Lincoln Lashley (arrived 7:20 p.m.), Briana Urbina and Angelli Sybel Malavé; Mayor Phelecia Nembhard, City Administrative Officer Maisha Williams, and City Clerk Kaitlyn Schisler; Statement for the Record - Closed Meeting of Monday June 16, 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 June 16, 2025 at 9:16 p.m., pursuant to the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland,§3-305 (b) (9). “To conduct collective bargaining negotiations or consider matters that relate to the negotiations.” Present were Councilmembers Rosenberg, Mills, Lashley, Urbina and Malavé; Mayor Phelecia Nembhard, City Administrative Officer Maisha Williams, Major Marc Butler, and City Clerk Kaitlyn Schisler; City Attorney Jason DeLoach. Motion – Urbina/Lashley - Vote to Close Meeting: Yes No Abstain Absent Duane Rosenberg X Cynthia Mills X Lincoln Lashley X Briana Urbina X Angelli Sybel Malavé X Topic: Collective Bargaining Agreement, City of New Carrollton, Maryland and Fraternal Order of Police, New Carrollton Lodge No. 137 Actions: No action taken. To be voted on in the legislative session. I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Council Chair Rosenberg in the Municipal Center, Room 230. II. Pledge of Allegiance Councilmember Urbina led the Council in the pledge of allegiance. III. Public Comments The following members of the public made comment:  ● Briana Urbina provided information about ICE activity in Prince George's County, sharing informational cards in Spanish and English advising people of their rights if ICE comes to their door. ● Agnelli Sybel Malavé thanked the city for its support in providing accessibility accommodations and equipment for her needs as a deaf person, contrasting this with the Maryland Municipal League's denial of their request for reasonable accommodation. IV. Board of Elections Re-Appointments The Council considered the approval of Ronnie Fairley, Leathy McLaughlin, and Gwen Chase for the Board of Elections, noting their past positive work with Board Chair Charles Davis. The Council had no objections to their appointment. V. Powhatan Bridge Update The Administration provided an update on the Powhatan Bridge project, with an anticipated completion of construction by October 2025. The Gantt chart and milestones are to be posted on the city website and at the physical bridge. VI. Westbrook Development Discussion The Council reviewed a draft letter supporting a townhouse project on unused land near the beltway. While concerns about traffic and future beltway expansion were raised, the Council generally supported the development, citing its zoning and potential tax benefits. They agreed to proceed with the letter’s intent, allowing for edits and input from relevant parties. VII. Resolution 25-31, Amending the Fee Schedule A resolution amending the fee schedule was discussed, specifically regarding the removal of fees for bulk pickup under certain parameters (call-in required, limited frequency). VIII. Items to be Added to Future Council Meetings The Council reviewed future agenda items, including a public timeline for the police chief’s departure, legal support for ethics committees, and broader volunteer recruitment. They discussed presentations on vacant property legislation and accessibility waivers, updates to signage regulations, and an election process review with input from the Board of Elections. A working group to review the city code was proposed, along with a review of committee structures and diversity. The council also requested shared takeaways from an upcoming municipal conference, and agreed to schedule a retreat for in-depth discussions. IX. Motion to Adjourn Councilmember Mills moved to Adjourn the Council Workshop Meeting and move into the Legislative Session. Councilmember Urbina seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0). The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE MEETING CITY OF NEW CARROLLTON JUNE 18, 2025 Present were Councilmembers Duane H. Rosenberg, Cynthia Mills, Lincoln Lashley, Briana Urbina and Angelli Sybel Malavé; Mayor Phelecia Nembhard, City Administrative Officer Maisha Williams, and City Clerk Kaitlyn Schisler; I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Council Chair Rosenberg in the Municipal Center, Room 230. II. Consent Agenda Chair Urbina moved that the Council of the City of New Carrollton adopt Resolution 25-10, A Resolution Granting One Year Extension of Partial Real Property Tax for Certain Annexed Properties for FY26. Councilmember Lai seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously (4-0-0). III. Non Consent Agenda i. Fuel Tanks Councilmember Lashley moved that the City Council approve Petroleum Services Inc as contractor to remove the fuel tanks at DPW, switching to offsite fuel in the amount of $51,750.00. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Urbina. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0) ii. Collective Bargaining Agreement (FOP) Councilmember Urbina moved that the City Council of the City of New Carrollton approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the City of New Carrollton and Fraternal Order of Police, New Carrollton Lodge No. 137. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mills. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0). iii. Mahoney Woods Amphitheater ● Councilmember Mills moved that the City of New Carrollton approve County Welding as contractor for the Mahoney Woods Amphitheater project in the amount of $229,221.00. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lashley. They did not vote on the motion and moved into discussion. ● Concerns were raised about the design, potential parking and congestion issues, and the overall scope achievable with the $230,000 grant. ● Councilmember Urbina moved to table the Mahoney Woods Amphitheater until further discussion. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lashley. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0). iv. Board of Elections Re-Appointments Councilmember Malavé moved that the City Council approve the re-appointment of Dr. Ronnie Fairley, Gwen Chase and Leathy McLaughlin to the City of New Carrollton’s Board of Elections for a two-year term that will end on June 7, 2027, as stated in the City of New Carrollton Charter Section C-5 Board of Elections. The motion was seconded by Chair Rosenberg. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0). IV. Consent Agenda Councilmember Lincoln moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Urbina seconded the motion. The following items were unanimously approved in a single motion (5-0-0):  ● Approve the Council Workshop & Special Legislative Meeting Minutes (May 7, 2025). Council Workshop & Special Legislative Meeting Minutes (May 19, 2025). Council Workshop & Legislative Meeting Minutes (May 21, 2025). ● Approve the FY26 Council Workshop & Legislative Meeting Schedule V. Motion to Adjourn Councilmember Urbina moved to Adjourn the Council Legislative Meeting. Councilmember Mills seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0). The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 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. Agendas and Approved Meeting Minutes can be found at: https://www.newcarrolltonmd.gov/AgendaCenter