Attendees

✓ Duane H. Rosenberg (Council Chair)

✓ Cynthia Mills (Councilmember)

✓ Lincoln Lashley (Councilmember)

✓ Agnelli Sybel Malavé (Councilmember)

✓ Phelecia E Nembhard (Mayor)

✓ Maisha Williams (City Manager)

✓ William Barclay (DPW Director)

✓ Linwood Alston (Police Chief)

✓ Kaitlyn Schisler (City Clerk)

✓ Urbina (Councilmember)

✓ Present: 10/10

Decisions

#1

PASSED

Agenda Items

#I

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.

#II

Public Comments

Public comments were made by several residents

#III

Council Announcements

Council announcements were made

#IV

City Newsletter Discussion

The council discussed the city newsletter format and costs

#V

Administration Duties vs. Council Duties

The Mayor expressed concerns about council members directly contacting vendors or staff

#VI

Samsara Dormancy Report

The council reviewed the Samsara Dormancy report on the city’s vehicle fleet

#VII

Report of Mayor and Department Heads

Department head reports were presented

#VIII

Budget vs Actual Report

The council reviewed the Budget Versus Actual report

#IX

Resolution 26-06

Councilmember Malavé introduced Resolution 26-06 regarding a hiring and pay freeze

#X

Review of Bills for December

The bills for December were presented to the Council to review

#XI

December Minutes

December meeting minutes were presented to the Council for review

#XII

Motion to Adjourn

Councilmember Lashley made a motion to adjourn

Public Comments

5 speakers

Craig McLane · Topic: Public Works

Commended Public Works for their fine work at Beckett field

Cynthia Mills · Topic: Councilmember Urbina

Read a letter formally censuring Councilmember Urbina for conduct during the December 1, 2025 City Council meeting

Marilyn Padmore · Topic: Stop sign cameras and street sweeping

Requested an update on stop sign cameras and raised concerns that street sweeping is ineffective when cars remain on the streets

Cynthia Poles-Suite · Topic: Street sweeping cost

Suggested reducing street sweeping cost until a more structured management program is implemented

A resident · Topic: Constant Contact and 72 hour rule

Clarified how Constant Contact worked, as well as the 72 hour rule