New Carrollton public meetings in 2024

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop and legislative meeting. They will discuss and vote on several items including a charter amendment to allow non-citizen residents to register and vote in municipal elections, budget amendments, and purchases for police vehicles and an EV charger for a bus. The council will also consider resolutions to designate fund balances and approve a solar panel project.

• Resolution 25-08: amends city charter §C-6 to allow non-citizen residents to register and vote in municipal elections, with same-day registration and specific ID requirements
• Police department purchase of one 2025 E-Transit 350 Cargo Van ($54,430) and two 2025 Interceptor vehicles ($48,567 each) for a total of $151,564
• Consideration of a contract for a Public Works EV Charger for a bus
• Ordinance 25-06 ARPA Special Revenue Spending Resolution for FY25 (emergency ordinance) and Ordinance 25-07 Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. 2
• Approval of a solar panel home improvement project at 8309 Quentin Street

The New Carrollton City Council passed a resolution allowing all residents, regardless of citizenship status, to vote in municipal elections, with Councilmember Rosenberg voting against. The council also approved the purchase of an electric cargo van, two patrol vehicles, and OpenGov software, while tabling the EV charger installation contract until the next meeting. Discussions covered a feasibility study for a new community center and a building addition, with no final decision made on those items.

• Passed resolution allowing all residents to vote in municipal elections (4-1)
• Approved purchase of $54,430 electric cargo van for animal control
• Approved purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorer patrol vehicles for $97,134
• Unanimously approved OpenGov software and services for $345,837 (Jan-Jun 2025)
• Tabled $63,667 EV charger installation contract until January 2, 2025

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a hybrid workshop meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on community responders, the Quentin Street solar panel project, and a report from Chief David Rice on dispatch communications and a police vehicle purchase. Other topics include final pricing for OpenGov, a Safe Streets and parking study, and approval of November meeting minutes. No voting is scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Community Responders Presentation (30 min)
• Quentin Street Solar Panel Project at 8309 Quentin St – 27 roof-mounted panels, $21,033 cost (discussion)
• Chief David Rice: Dispatch Communications & Police Vehicle Purchase
• OpenGov Final Pricing Discussion
• Safe Streets and Parking Study Presentation & Discussion

The New Carrollton City Council held a workshop meeting focused on exploring community responder programs for mental health and non-violent emergencies, with examples from Olympia, WA, and Amherst, MA. They also discussed opposing the Maglev train project, implementing OpenGov software for accounting and budgeting, and purchasing new vehicles. No formal votes were taken; action items were assigned for follow-up.

• Councilmembers to review safe streets and parking study reports before January 2nd meeting
• Mayor to draft letters opposing Maglev project for upcoming legislative session
• Chief Rice to follow up with Answernet about transferring emergency calls directly to 911
• Budget amendment to be prepared for OpenGov software implementation costs
• Councilmembers to prepare comments on all-resident voting legislation for Wednesday meeting
• Safe streets and parking study presentation discussion added to January 2nd agenda
• Chief Rice to provide comparison of calls for service data from past two years at next meeting

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton Mayor and City Council will hold a public hearing to consider revised charter language and a related resolution. The hearing includes presentations, reading of pre-submitted public questions and answers, three-minute public comments, and council discussion. No other business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing on revised city charter language and resolution
• Pre-submitted public questions and answers to be read into record
• Council members will each have 3 minutes to state opinions and address outstanding questions

The workshop meeting focused on a proposed charter amendment to allow all residents, regardless of citizenship, to vote in local elections. No formal vote was taken; councilmembers debated the merits of a referendum versus legislative action. Next steps include publishing a summary, notifying the Department of Legislative Services, and allocating resources for language access.

• Discussed proposed charter amendment for all-resident voting (no vote taken)
• Debated referendum vs. legislative action on voting rights
• Planned to publish fair summary of resolution for 40 days following passage
• Planned to send resolution details to Department of Legislative Services
• Planned to allocate resources for language access services

Mayor and City Council

This is a workshop meeting of the New Carrollton Mayor and City Council. The council will discuss the Safe Streets and Parking Study request for proposals, two resolutions creating assigned fund balances for future projects and Riverdale Road proceeds, and two budget amendment ordinances. Public comments are invited, and the meeting will move into closed session for personnel matters.

• Safe Streets and Parking Study RFP review
• Resolution 25-10: Creation of Designated For Future Projects Assigned Fund Balance
• Resolution 25-11: Riverdale Road Proceeds Assigned Fund Balance
• Ordinance 25-06: ARPA Special Revenue Spending Resolution FY25
• Ordinance 25-07: Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. Two

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a legislative meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, several ordinances and resolutions, and two home improvement projects. Key items are Ordinance 25-05 (Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. One for FY2025), Ordinance 25-06 (ARPA Special Revenue Spending Resolution FY25), and Resolution 25-11 (Riverdale Road Proceeds Assigned Fund Balance). The agenda also includes a workshop discussion on standing rules and a closed session to consult on pending litigation.

• Ordinance 25-05: Budget Amendment Reconciliation No. One to amend FY2025 Current Expense Budget
• Ordinance 25-06: ARPA Special Revenue Spending Resolution for FY2025
• Resolution 25-10 & 25-11: Designated for Future Projects and Riverdale Road Proceeds Assigned Fund Balances
• Home Improvement Project: Second floor addition on Nicholson Street
• Home Improvement Project: Solar panel installation at 6635 Adrian Street ($40,136.20)

Mayor and City Council

The Council holds a workshop to discuss multiple items, including a follow-up on parking program effectiveness, review of a consultant report, FY2025 budget amendments, tax abatement for Harland Area residents, and a proposal to raise property taxes on blighted unoccupied properties. A public hearing is scheduled for December 11 on Resolution 25-08, which would allow non-citizen residents to register and vote in municipal elections.

• Public hearing on Resolution 25-08 allowing non-citizen residents to vote in city elections (Dec 11)
• Follow-up discussion on parking program effectiveness
• FY2025 first-quarter budget amendments
• Discussion on tax abatement for Harland Area residents
• Discussion on raising property taxes on blighted unoccupied properties

Green Team

The New Carrollton Green Team will discuss and possibly vote on cancelling the December meeting, as well as explore creating a Junior Green Team. The mayor will appoint Timothy Potts and Richard Potts as new members. Other agenda items include a clean-up day retrospective, review of 2025 action items, and updates on the city's kitchen compost program.

• Approval of October 5th, 2024 meeting minutes
• Clean-up Day retrospective
• Review of 2025 Action Items
• Motion to cancel December meeting
• Mayor appoints Timothy Potts and Richard Potts to the Green Team

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council will hold a hybrid workshop to discuss recommendations on the ARPA spending plan, including proposed projects, and a first-quarter budget amendment for FY2025. Other items include an update on the Powhatan Street Bridge rehabilitation, a discussion of Ordinance 25-04 to establish procedures for notifying residents of public hearings, and continued charter revisions regarding mayor and council powers. The meeting also includes a language access act discussion and a reminder of the upcoming public hearing on all-resident voting.

• ARPA spending plan recommendations by Maisha Williams and Tom Himler, with $2.3 million in proposed projects including Powhatten Bridge ($500,000), fuel tanks ($350,000), playgrounds ($619,383), and Hanko Building ($500,000)
• First Quarter Budget Amendment FY2025 (Ordinance 25-05) adjusting revenues and expenditures, including a $200,000 Community Parks and Playgrounds grant and various workers' compensation line items
• Powhatan Street Bridge rehabilitation construction supervision proposal from Charles P. Johnson & Associates for a maximum fee of $53,611
• Ordinance 25-04 establishing procedures to notify residents of public hearings
• Charter revisions discussion on mayor and council powers and extending the time to hold a special election

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council will discuss local items including compost bin purchases and street sweeping. The meeting also includes updates on Prince George’s County tax differentials and fire department staffing. Regional updates from Berwyn Heights, College Park, and Greenbelt are on the agenda.

• Compost bin collective purchase
• Construction permits within the city
• Berwyn Heights food truck regulations/ordinances
• Legislation to increase fines to $5,000 for failure to comply with municipal laws
• Pepco street lights update from Greenbelt

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a special workshop and legislative meeting to discuss and potentially vote on a proposal from Charles P. Johnson & Associates for construction supervision of the Powhatan Street Bridge rehabilitation over Brier Ditch. The proposal includes three tasks with costs not to exceed $22,365 (site inspection), $2,400 (coordination), and $36,545 (structural inspection by subconsultant CST Engineering). Public comments will be taken before and after the workshop discussion.

• CPJ proposal for construction supervision of Powhatan Street Bridge at Powhatan Street and Westbrook Drive, 30-week construction period
• Task 1: Site inspection and report preparation, lump sum not to exceed $22,365
• Task 2: Coordination and bi-weekly virtual meetings, time basis not to exceed $2,400
• Task 3: Structural inspection by CST Engineering, 30 site visits, lump sum not to exceed $36,545
• Meeting is virtual via Google Meet and telephone; written comments due by 3:00 pm day of meeting

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a workshop and legislative meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including scheduling a public hearing on Resolution 25-08 for all-resident voting on December 11, 2024, and considering Ordinance 25-04 to establish notification procedures for public hearings. The council will also award multiple infrastructure contracts, such as sidewalk replacement ($102,000) and street resurfacing ($408,800), and discuss renovations to the Hanko Building and Harland Street pool.

• Public hearing on all-resident voting (Resolution 25-08) scheduled for December 11, 2024
• Ordinance 25-04 establishing procedures to notify residents of public hearings
• Contract with VMP Construction Inc. for sidewalk removal/replacement, $102,000
• Street resurfacing contract awarded to VMP Construction Inc., $408,800
• Harland Street parking lot pavement contract with VMP Construction Inc., $54,000

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council are reviewing a proposal to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections. The provided materials include a letter of support from a UCLA professor and a literature review on youth voting trends and research.

• Proposal to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections
• Submission of a literature review by the University of Maryland's Civic Innovation Center and Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement

Mayor and City Council

The City Council holds a public hearing and then a legislative meeting to consider Resolution 25-08, which would amend the city charter to allow non-U.S. citizens who are residents to vote in municipal elections and permit same-day voter registration with proof of residency. The meeting includes explanation of the proposed legislation and reading of submitted public comments.

• Public hearing on Resolution 25-08 to amend charter §C-6 'Qualifications and Registration of Voters'
• Proposal to allow non-citizen residents to vote in city elections
• Same-day voter registration with accepted IDs including foreign passport, consular ID, and proof of New Carrollton address
• Council vote on the charter amendment resolution

The City Council and Mayor held a public hearing on Resolution 25-08, which proposes All Resident Voting. No vote was taken; the hearing was for public comment only. Residents raised concerns about voter registry risks, lack of ballot placement, and poor communication. Council Chair Urbina apologized for missteps and announced a future public hearing.

• Held public hearing on All Resident Voting Resolution 25-08 (no vote)
• Scheduled another public hearing for the future
• Next Council meeting set for October 14, 2024

Mayor and City Council

New Carrollton Mayor and City Council will hold a hybrid workshop meeting on October 2, 2024. The main item is Resolution 25-09, which formally requests the Mayor to issue an RFP for a consultant to evaluate staffing needs and organizational structure within 30 days, amid a change in government form. Other items include updates on the Powhatan Bridge status, land sale allocation, ticket amnesty collections, and the ARPA spend plan.

• Geotechnical engineer results for DPW Building presented by CPJ
• Update on Powhatan Bridge status by CPJ
• Resolution 25-09: requesting RFP for staffing analysis consultant by November 16, 2024
• Update on RFPs for city manager search
• Update on land sale allocation and monies from ticket amnesty

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop and legislative meeting. They will discuss a presentation from Congressman Glenn Ivey's office and a possible solution for PEPCO lighting issues. In the legislative session, they will consider overriding a veto of Resolution 25-07 and approve multiple sets of meeting minutes via the consent agenda.

• Veto override of Resolution 25-07
• Presentation from Congressman Glenn Ivey's office (15 min)
• Presentation from SRT Labs on PEPCO lighting issue (30 min)
• Approval of 11 sets of council meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Statement for the record on a closed meeting regarding pending litigation

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss parking study proposals, a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation, and items from the Four Cities meeting. The council will then move into a closed session to consult with staff on pending or potential litigation. Monthly reports from the police, administration, and other departments will be presented.

• Parking study proposals (discussion)
• Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
• Four Cities Meeting agenda items (regional coordination)
• Closed meeting for pending or potential litigation (consultation with staff)
• Police monthly report: 1,279 calls for service in August, up 6.4% from prior month

The council discussed two parking study proposals but agreed not to move forward until more data on homeowners, rentals, and car registrations is provided. They also signed a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation and heard department reports, including a street paving RFP and sidewalk repairs. No formal votes were taken on substantive items.

• Parking study proposals from Industrial and Wells & Associates discussed, not approved pending data
• Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation signed by council and mayor
• Street paving RFP posted, evaluation set for September 27, 2024
• Powhatan Bridge concept plan signed, RFP under construction
• Meeting adjourned 5-0 to closed session

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss multiple items, including a resolution to waive fines and fees for car cover citations, an update on the Powhatan Bridge, and potential revisions to the city charter regarding council powers. Other discussion topics include all-resident voting, pricing for playground equipment and installation, and a presentation from the Fountain Club Swim Team. No final votes are expected as this is a discussion-only workshop.

• Resolution waiving fines and fees for car cover citations
• Update on the Powhatan Bridge
• Discussion of all-resident voting
• Playground equipment and installation pricing
• Revisions to council powers in the city charter

The City Council voted 5-0 to waive all fines and fees for car cover citations issued after August 7, 2024, despite the mayor's veto of the underlying ordinance. The council also approved $149,965 for playground equipment installation at five parks, funded by ARPA and general funds. Discussions were held on all-resident voting, council powers, and housekeeping rules, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved Resolution 25-07 waiving all car cover fines and fees after August 7, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $149,965 for playground installation at 5 parks from ARPA and general funds
• Moved to publish all-resident voting legislation for public hearing on October 12, 2024
• Decided Council Chair will call for motions but not make them
• Adopted consent agenda including Ordinance 25-02 and Resolution 25-07

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a code change allowing car covers on private property, review a compensation study, and present community survey results. The legislative meeting includes final votes on ordinances banning political activity by employees/contractors and permitting car covers, plus approval of past minutes. The public can attend in person or via Zoom.

• Ordinance 25-02: amends §110-22 to allow residents to keep vehicles completely covered on private property (effective Sept. 11, 2024)
• Ordinance 25-01: Municipal Employee and Contractor Political Activity Ordinance (old business)
• Discussion of compensation study and community survey results (workshop items)
• All Resident Voting on two versions of legislation (workshop item)
• Police Department report: 1,202 calls for service in July 2024, 18.3% increase from June

Green Team

The Green Team is meeting for a training session on foundations, mission statement creation, and engagement with the city and residents. The session will conclude with finalizing the mission statement and action items for the mayor, followed by a discussion of upcoming events.

• Training on Green Team Foundations and Mission Statement Creation
• Finalizing mission statement and action items for submission to the mayor
• Discussion of upcoming Green Team events

Mayor and City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss economic development, lighting efficiency, and government form. The legislative session includes votes on purchasing an electric transit bus and repairing city sidewalks.

• Purchase of E450 Endera EV 12 passenger vehicle not to exceed $300,000
• Contract to repair 18,500 square feet of sidewalk on 27 streets for $111,000
• LED lighting for Beckett and Sports Fields with a net cost to the city of $48,136
• Resolution 25-01 to apply for a Prince George's County PAMC grant for an Active Transportation Connectivity Study
• Discussion on Resolution 25-06 regarding changing the form of government

Mayor and City Council

The City Council holds a workshop and legislative meeting. In the workshop, they discuss changing the charter form of government, the Hatch Act, RFPs for parking consultants and a city manager headhunter, and a permit for a home extension at 6503 Lamont Drive. In the legislative session, they will vote on appointing Maisha Williams as City Administrative Officer and approve a consent agenda that includes the truck purchase, several resolutions, and meeting minutes.

• Appointment of Maisha Williams as City Administrative Officer
• Purchase of a new stake body truck for $98,424
• Discussion of Resolution in Support of Changing the Charter Form of Government
• Discussion of Resolution for RFP for parking consultants
• Discussion of permit application for home extension at 6503 Lamont Drive

Green Team

The New Carrollton Green Team is meeting to outline a new Mission Statement and Action Plan. The group will review previous plans and discuss individual committee action items.

• Drafting of the Green Team Mission Statement
• Creation of a tentative Sustainable Maryland Action Plan
• Announcement of Green Team Training by Mike Hunninhake on August 10th
• Establishment of the greenteam@newcarrolltonmd.gov email distribution list

Mayor and City Council

The Zoning & Appeals Board will meet to discuss and make a recommendation regarding a variance request for 5928 89th Avenue. The board's recommendation is scheduled to be presented to the Mayor and Council on July 17, 2024.

• Variance request for 5928 89th Avenue

Mayor and City Council

The City Council is meeting to decide on a grant of up to $150,000 for the purchase of an electric transit bus. The agenda also includes the renewal of the Comcast cable franchise agreement and authorization for a county planning assistance application.

• Renewal of Comcast of Maryland, LLC franchise agreement (Ordinance 24-12)
• Grant of up to $150,000 for an electric transit bus
• Application for Prince George's County planning assistance (Resolution 25-01)

Mayor and City Council

The City Council scheduled a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, including the appointment, employment, or evaluation of city officials and employees. The agenda includes motions to enter the closed session and to adjourn.

• Motion to enter closed session regarding personnel matters
• Motion to adjourn

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council are holding a hybrid retreat to review accomplishments and failures from FY 24. The meeting includes discussions on Charter review actions, passing ordinances, and setting programming or spending goals for FY25.

• Discussion on Briana continuing as chair
• Review of FY 24 accomplishments and failures
• Charter review and ordinance planning
• Setting up to three programming or spending goals for FY25
• Presentation of Council Plan to the Mayor

Mayor and City Council

The City Council is reviewing a first reading for the Comcast cable franchise renewal ordinance. The agenda also includes approvals for road paving on Lamont Drive and engineering services for the Andrew C. Hanko Building. Additionally, the council will consider resolutions regarding a new committee and a ceasefire in Gaza.

• Ordinance 24-12: Comcast of Maryland, LLC cable franchise renewal (First Reading)
• $292,762.50 contract with VMP Construction Co, Inc. for Lamont Drive paving
• $49,170.00 contract with VHB Company for engineering services
• Approval of recycling contract with GCI Residential, Inc.
• Resolution 24-05 creating a Parents and Caregivers Committee

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss renewing the cable franchise agreement with Comcast of Maryland, LLC. The meeting also includes a presentation on potential collaboration with PAMC regarding city bikeability and discussions about the Fire Department.

• Ordinance to adopt a renewed cable franchise agreement with Comcast of Maryland, LLC
• Presentation on potential collaboration with PAMC for city bikeability
• Maryland Energy Administration grant for outdoor lighting efficiency
• Discussion regarding the Department of Public Works fuel tank
• Discussion concerning the Fire Department and VFD

Green Team

The committee will review the Mayor's planned action items to select five focus areas for the Green Team. Members will also discuss technology and communication strategies, including website use and online forms.

• Selection of five action items for Sustainable Maryland plans
• Review of Mayor's planned action items
• Discussion on website and document storage
• New Carrollton recertification

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution supporting a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. They will also consider creating a Parents and Caregivers Committee to advise on needs for young children. Other items include the Hanko Building scope of services and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Resolution 24-05: Creating a Parents and Caregivers Committee with seven volunteer members
• Resolution 24-06: Support for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine
• VHB presentation on Hanko Building scope of services
• Discussion regarding NIU Showers
• FY2025 Council meeting schedule

Mayor and City Council

The City Council will vote on the FY2025 operating and capital budget, which sets the property tax rate and special public safety district taxes. They will also consider a resolution adopting the FY2025 schedule of fees and a contract to rent a modular unit for youth activities at Beckett Field.

• Ordinance 24-11: FY2025 budget and tax rate (third reading)
• Resolution 24-04: FY2025 schedule of fees
• Contract for 12-month rental of modular unit at Beckett Field for youth activities

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a workshop and special legislative meeting to discuss and vote on the FY2025 operating and capital budget, the schedule of fees, and a contract for paving the Frenchman's Creek Condominiums parking lot. The budget ordinance and fee schedule will be up for a second reading and final adoption. The council will also consider approving the $114,712.50 paving contract with VMP Construction Co., Inc., funded by ARPA funds.

• Public hearing and second reading of Budget Ordinance 24-11 for FY2025
• Resolution 24-04 adopting the FY25 schedule of fees, fines, and CIP
• Contract approval for VMP Construction Co., Inc. to pave Frenchman's Creek parking lot for $114,712.50
• Discussion of council and mayor retreat in Ocean City
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 6 and March 20, 2024

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton Mayor and City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the FY2025 budget, statistical information, and proposed fee schedule, followed by a special legislative meeting. The legislative meeting includes a second reading of Ordinance 24-10 to amend the current FY2024 budget and a first reading of Ordinance 24-11 to adopt the FY2025 operating and capital budget, set the property tax rate, and establish special public safety taxing district rates.

• Ordinance 24-10: Amends FY2024 budget for new revenues and expenditure adjustments (second reading)
• Ordinance 24-11: Adopts FY2025 operating and capital budget, sets tax rate and special public safety district rates (first reading)
• Workshop discussion of FY2025 budget statistical and support information
• Workshop discussion of FY2025 schedule of fees
• NUI Mobile Unit presentation

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council are holding a retreat to discuss election-related topics. A presentation from MD Forward on ranked choice voting is scheduled, followed by discussion on elections, ethics, voting, candidacy, length of terms, and term limits. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the discussion items.

• Presentation from MD Forward on Ranked Choice Voting (30 min)
• Discussion on elections, ethics, voting, candidacy, length of terms and term limits
• Public comments accepted in writing by 3:00 pm day of meeting via City Clerk Araceli Guzman-Benitez

Green Team

The New Carrollton Green Team is meeting via Zoom to finalize plans for Spring Fest 2024 and the upcoming Clean-Up Day. They will discuss volunteer lists, promotional materials, giveaway items, and potential locations for the clean-up event.

• Finalize Spring Fest needs: volunteer list, banner with QR code, membership form, seed starter demo, giveaway items
• Discuss Clean-Up Day location, including possibility of two locations, and necessary tools
• Advertise Spring Fest and Clean-Up Day via social media
• Discuss communication tools for the Green Team
• Plan for May meetings and newsletter

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council are holding a retreat to discuss the advantages of a strong mayor form of government versus a town manager form. The agenda includes a charter discussion on this topic, followed by a motion to adjourn. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Charter discussion: advantages of strong mayor vs. town manager run cities
• Public comments accepted via email to City Clerk Araceli Guzman-Benitez by 3:00 pm on meeting day

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council holds a workshop and possible special legislative meeting to discuss the FY2025 budget and several presentations, then may vote on funding for the Powhatan Street Bridge final design, a $20,000 gun buyback incentive program, and Ordinance 24-04 prohibiting smoking in public places.

• Public hearing on FY 2025 budget
• Discussion of $20,000 gun buyback funding from Police Budget line item 01-3010-58120
• Vote on Powhatan Street Bridge Rehabilitation final design cost by Charles P. Johnson & Associates
• Third reading of Ordinance 24-04 prohibiting smoking in public places
• Presentation on cooperative purchasing, modular unit, AV equipment, and solar grant

Green Team

The New Carrollton Green Team is meeting to finalize plans for Spring Fest 2024, assign volunteer roles, and advertise the April 27 Clean Up Day. They will also approve minutes, discuss group roles, and review their budget of $500, with an additional $500 available after July 1st.

• Approval of 3/11 minutes
• Budget of $500, with an additional $500 after July 1st, for Spring Fest, Arbor Day, and Clean Up Day
• Finalize Spring Fest 2024 ideas and create sign-up via QR code and paper form
• Assign volunteer roles for Spring Fest, including banner making and tent attendance
• Advertise Clean Up Day on 4/27 with QR code and paper sign-up

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a workshop and legislative meeting to discuss the Q1/Q2 FY24 budget, a traffic and parking study by Toole Design Co., and the FY2025 budget schedule. In the legislative session, they will vote on an emergency ordinance to fund police body cameras with $286,670 from speed camera funds, and adopt proclamations for Earth Day and Arbor Day.

• Emergency Ordinance 24-08: $286,670 for police body cameras from speed camera funds
• Q1 and Q2 FY24 Budget Review
• Toole Design Co. Traffic and Parking Study
• Adoption of FY2025 Budget Schedule
• Proclamations for Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 26)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a workshop and legislative meeting. The main action is approving the purchase of body-worn and in-car camera systems for the police department, not to exceed $247,725. The council will also consider a social media policy, an ethics ordinance amendment, and a marketing agreement for service line warranties.

• Purchase of police body-worn and in-car camera system, up to $247,725
• Resolution 24-03: Social Media Policy
• Ordinance 24-01A amending ethics chapter (second reading)
• Marketing agreement with Service Line Warranties of America
• Ordinance 24-04 prohibiting smoking in public places (first reading, workshop)

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a workshop and special legislative meeting to discuss and vote on several items. Key actions include removing the $60 yearly solid waste fee for single-family dwellings and condominiums, and approving revisions to the ethics ordinance to comply with state requirements. The workshop will also cover municipal center renovations, Pepco streetlight survey results, a possible water/sewer line coverage program, a body-worn camera purchase, and a social media policy.

• Vote to remove $60 yearly solid waste fee for single-family dwellings and condominiums
• Vote to approve revisions to Ordinance 24-01 Ethics Ordinance to comply with State of Maryland Ethics Commission
• Discussion on Municipal Center Renovations
• Presentation of Pepco Streetlight Survey Results
• Discussion on NLC Service Line Program options for water/sewer line coverage

Mayor and City Council

The New Carrollton City Council will hold a workshop and legislative meeting, including a discussion on banning smoking on public property and a proclamation for Black History Month. The legislative portion will consider approving meeting minutes and the proclamation. The meeting is hybrid, with public comments accepted in person, via Zoom, or by phone.

• Discussion: Banning Smoke on Public Property (Urbina)
• Proclamation: Black History Month (February 1 - March 1, 2024)
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 6 and December 20, 2023

Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council are considering a marketing agreement with Utility Service Partners, Inc. to offer optional water and sewer line protection plans. The program is voluntary for homeowners and would provide the City with a 10% royalty on collected premiums.

• Marketing agreement with Utility Service Partners, Inc. for an initial three-year term
• Optional homeowner coverage for exterior water and sewer lines up to $8,500 per incident
• Optional coverage for in-home plumbing and drainage up to $3,000 per incident
• Optional water heater repair or replacement coverage with a $1,500 annual limit
• 10% royalty share for the City from collected premiums