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County Council
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  1. Approved
    Minutes

    County Council Minutes dated September 8, 2026

    These Minutes were approved.

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  2. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE 2018 WATER AND SEWER PLAN (JUNE 2026 CYCLE OF AMENDMENTS) for the purpose of changing the water and sewer category designations of properties within the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan.

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Fisher and Oriadha and referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee.

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  3. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONTRACT APPROVALS for the purpose of approving a multi-year financing agreement to fund emergency communication equipment and public safety vehicles and equipment for multiple County agencies.

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Ivey and Oriadha and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  4. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING STREAMLINING SUBDIVISION REVIEW ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of expressly providing that certain applications for preliminary plans of subdivision (minor or major) may be approved simultaneously in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance; and generally relating to development plan review.

    This Council Bill was introduced by Council Member Oriadha.

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  5. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of clarifying Section 12 of the Budget Ordinance and restating associated procedures applicable to the Project Charge program within the approved Prince George’s County portion of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

    The public hearing for this Resolution was held.

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  6. Agenda Ready
    Executive Session

    Motion to convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 3-305(b)(1), General Provisions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, in order to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of an appointee, employee, or official over whom it has jurisdiction, specifically to consider and discuss appointments to the Police Accountability Board and Fair Election Fund Commission.

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Olson, seconded by Council Member Adams, that this meeting be convened into Executive Session. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING FOR BETTER UTILITY BILLS for the purpose of directing the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to study the benefits and challenges of master planning for utility use beyond the current processes and provide a report to the County Council with recommendations on the implementation of energy infrastructure planning.

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Adams-Stafford, Blegay, Adams, Oriadha, Fisher, Ivey, Burroughs, Dernoga and Hunter and referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee.

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  8. Third Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING RENTAL LICENSES for the purpose of providing for the display of a certain rental license with certain information; providing for certain advertising requirements; providing for certain penalties; providing for the display or posting of a certain short-term rental license with certain information; providing for the display requirements for a short-term rental hosting platform license; providing for County properties listed in the platform include certain licenses information; providing for the increase of penalties on short-term rental license hosts; and generally regarding rental licensing.

    This Council Bill was introduced by Council Members Dernoga, Blegay, Hunter, Adams-Stafford, Adams, Oriadha and Olson.

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  9. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONTRACT APPROVAL for the purpose of approving a multi-year contract in accordance with the Prince George’s County Charter and Subtitle 10 of the Prince George’s County Code.

    This Resolution was introduced by the Chair by the request of the County Executive and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  10. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING INTERPROJECT TRANSFERS OF APPROPRIATIONS IN THE APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2027 CAPITAL BUDGET AND SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS IN THE APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2027 CAPITAL BUDGET for the purpose of transferring appropriations to the District VI Police Station (3.50.0001) project from the County Administration Building Refresh (4.31.0003) project and providing supplementary appropriations for the Public Safety Infrastructure Upgrades (4.31.0004) project.

    This Council Bill was presented by the Chair by the request of the County Executive and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  11. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSFER OF ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS TO THE OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY for the purpose of amending several provisions of the County Code to transfer certain responsibilities and functions from the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement to the Office of Homeland Security. To increase fines and penalties for prohibited acts or violations of the County Code.

    This Council Bill was presented by the Chair by the request of the County Executive and referred to the Public Safety, Health and Human Services.

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  12. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING FINE INCREASES for the purpose of increasing certain fines for violations of the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance.

    This Council Bill was presented by the Chair by the request of the County Executive and referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee.

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  13. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose amending certain class titles and grades, adding new classes of work, and abolishing certain classes of work.

    This Council Bill was presented by the Chair by the request of the County Executive and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

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  14. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT for the purpose of establishing the homestead property tax credit percentage for Prince George’s County at one hundred four percent (104%) for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2027; and generally regarding the homestead property tax credit.

    This Council Bill was presented by the Chair by the request of the County Executive and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  15. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of clarifying Section 12 of the Budget Ordinance and restating associated procedures applicable to the Project Charge program within the approved Prince George’s County portion of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Olson, seconded by Council Member Adams, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Planning, Housing And Economic Development Committee
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  1. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE NATIONAL HARBOR IMMERSIVE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE AND THE REFUNDING OF THE SERIES 2022 BONDS for the purpose of providing that special obligation bonds may be issued from time to time under the provisions of this Act and Sections 12-201 through 12-213, inclusive, of the Economic Development Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended (the “Tax Increment Financing Act”), Sections 18-301 through 18-310, inclusive, of the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended through the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Regular Session (the “M-NCPPC Taxes Act”), CR-25-2004 of the County Council of Prince George’s County, Maryland, as amended by CR-__-2026 (the “Formation Resolution”) and CR-74-2026 (the , “Extraordinary Development District Resolution”) in an amount not to exceed the aggregate principal amount of Two Hundred Fifteen Million Dollars ($215,000,000), in order for Prince George’s County, Maryland (the “County”) to refund, defease or purchase the outstanding aggregate principal amount of Prince George’s County, Maryland Special Obligation Refunding Bonds (National Harbor Project) Series 2022 (the “2022 Bonds”) (the portion of the bonds applied toward such refunding and/or defeasance and related costs, hereinafter called the “Refunding Bonds”), to finance or reimburse costs related to the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of an Immersive Entertainment Venue (as defined in Section 12-201 of the Tax Increment Financing Act), as more particularly described herein (the portion of the bonds applied toward such costs hereinafter called the “Sphere New Money Bonds”), to fund reserves, if required, and to pay capitalized interest and certain costs of issuing such bonds; ratifying and confirming the designation of the National Harbor Development District and the Tax Increment Fund (as defined in the Formation Resolution); making certain findings and determinations, among others, concerning the public benefit and purpose of such bonds and providing that, prior to the issuance of such bonds, certain criteria set forth in CR-21-2019 (irrespective of any provision of CR-21-2019 to the contrary) and the provisions of CB-51-2022 shall apply; finding and determining that the immersive entertainment venue to be financed satisfies each of the requirements of Section 12-201 of the Tax Increment Financing Act; providing that such bonds authorized to be issued hereby shall be payable from certain amounts levied and deposited in the Tax Increment Fund, including certain County hotel occupancy taxes and other tax revenues, and from Park, Recreation and Administrative Taxes (as defined in the Extraordinary Development District Resolution) collected with respect to the Tax Increment in the National Harbor Extraordinary Development District (such portion, the “National Harbor PRA Taxes”) and deposited in the Special PRA Fund (as defined in the Extraordinary Development District Resolution), and that such bonds shall not constitute a general obligation debt of the County or a pledge of the County’s full faith and credit or taxing power other than the County’s pledge of the taxes representing the levy on the Tax Increment, the Hotel Tax, the National Harbor Convention Center Excess Development District Taxes (each as defined in the Formation Resolution) and the National Harbor PRA Taxes; authorizing the County Executive of the County (the “County Executive”) to specify, prescribe, determine, provide for and approve certain details, forms, documents or procedures in connection with such bonds issued hereunder and any other matters necessary or desirable in connection with the authorization, issuance, delivery and payment of such bonds; authorizing the County Executive to take certain actions, execute documents and make certain commitments on behalf of the County in connection with the issuance and delivery of such bonds consistent with the provisions of this Act; authorizing the execution and delivery of such bonds and such other documents as may be necessary and desirable to effectuate the refunding and/or defeasance of the 2022 Bonds and the financing of Improvements (as defined herein) and the issuance and delivery of such special obligation bonds; and generally providing for, and determining various matters in connection with, the issuance, delivery and payment of such special obligation bonds.
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  2. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING NATIONAL HARBOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - AMENDMENT TO FORMATION RESOLUTION AND DISSOLUTION OF NATIONAL HARBOR SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT for the purpose of amending CR-25-2004 of the County Council of Prince George’s County, Maryland (the “Formation Resolution”) which designated the National Harbor Development District; providing for, and expanding the permitted uses of bond proceeds secured by the Tax Increment collected within the National Harbor Development District to include the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of an immersive entertainment venue located within an extraordinary development district, as permitted by Section 12-207(c)(1)(ii) of the Tax Increment Financing Act; and providing for financing or reimbursement costs related to the construction and installation of an immersive entertainment venue and certain related public and private infrastructure improvements, as permitted by Sections 12-201 through 12-213, inclusive, of the Economic Development Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended (the “Tax Increment Financing Act”), Sections 18-301 through 18-310, inclusive, of the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended through the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Regular Session (the “M-NCPPC Taxes Act”) and CR-074-2026 (the “Extraordinary Development District Resolution”)
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Government Operations And Fiscal Policy Committee
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  1. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE CANNABIS REINVESTMENT AND RESTORATION BOARD METHODOLOGY AND PROCESS RECOMMENDATIONS for the purpose of amending methodology, process and other various provisions of the Prince George’s County Code as it relates to the Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board.
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  2. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS OF LIMITED INCOME for the purpose of establishing a property tax credit for elderly individuals of limited income; providing for eligibility criteria and amount of credit; and generally relating to the property tax credit for elderly individuals of limited income.
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  3. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL FOR ELDERLY OR DISABLED HOMEOWNERS for the purpose of expanding the eligibility for elderly or disabled homeowners to defer annual increases in their County property tax; increasing the amount of County property taxes that may be deferred; reducing the interest rate charged on deferred taxes; and generally relating to property tax assessment, collection, and levy.
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  4. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX CREDIT - REDUCED RENT FOR ELDERLY OR DISABLED TENANTS for the purpose of establishing a property tax credit for owners of rental dwellings who provide reduced rent to elderly or disabled tenants; providing for eligibility criteria and amount of credit; and generally relating to the property tax credit for elderly individuals of limited income.
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  5. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COUNTY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE for the purpose of amending Rules of Procedure for the County Council to require the Council to provide the means for virtual public participation at Council meetings and public hearings.
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  6. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY, PERFORMANCE, AND ACCOUNTABILITY WORKGROUP for the purpose of establishing a workgroup to review County agency performance data and make recommendations for periodic performance reporting requirements.
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  7. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING LOCAL IMPACT GRANT FUNDS MULTIYEAR PLAN for the purpose of transmitting the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan to the County Council for review and approval.
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  8. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX CAP FOR ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS for the purpose of establishing a property tax cap, in the form a tax credit, for eligible elderly individuals; providing for eligibility criteria and the amount and duration of the credit; providing for application procedures and reporting requirements; and generally relating to the property tax credit for elderly individuals of limited income.
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  9. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE FAIR ELECTION FUND POST-ELECTION FUND RETENTION AND DISTRIBUTIONS IN UNCONTESTED ELECTIONS for the purpose of permitting a Certified Candidate to retain a limited amount of unspent funds after a general election to pay for post-election expenses, under certain conditions; requiring the return of retained funds if the candidate does not continue in the public campaign financing system for the next election cycle; authorizing a partial distribution of Public Contributions to a Certified Candidate who is unopposed in a primary election, under certain conditions; providing for the cessation of further distributions when a race remains uncontested through the candidate filing deadline; and generally relating to the Fair Election Fund.
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  10. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING ORPHANS’ COURT JUDGES - COMPENSATION for the purpose of setting the amount of annual compensation for the Associate Judges and Chief Judge of the Orphans’ Court for Prince George’s County, as prescribed by State law; and generally relating to the compensation of Orphans’ Court Judges.
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  11. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COUNTY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE for the purpose of amending Rules of Procedure for the County Council to require the Council to hold at least one regular meeting each month during evening hours.
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  12. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COUNTY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE for the purpose of amending Rules of Procedure for the County Council to require the Council to conduct Countywide listening tours each year.
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  13. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONTRACT APPROVALS for the purpose of approving a multi-year financing agreement to fund emergency communication equipment and public safety vehicles and equipment for multiple County agencies.
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  15. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT for the purpose of establishing the homestead property tax credit percentage for Prince George’s County at one hundred four percent (104%) for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2027; and generally regarding the homestead property tax credit.
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  17. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING INTERPROJECT TRANSFERS OF APPROPRIATIONS IN THE APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2027 CAPITAL BUDGET AND SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS IN THE APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2027 CAPITAL BUDGET for the purpose of transferring appropriations to the District VI Police Station (3.50.0001) project from the County Administration Building Refresh (4.31.0003) project and providing supplementary appropriations for the Public Safety Infrastructure Upgrades (4.31.0004) project.
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  18. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS for the purpose of declaring transferring appropriation within the General Fund to provide for costs that were not anticipated and included in the Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
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  19. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL for the purpose of establishing an independent Office of the Inspector General for Prince George’s County, Maryland; defining its mission to detect, audit, investigate, and report on fraud, waste, and corruption; creating an Oversight Board to appoint; providing qualifications, term limits, and reporting requirements; establishing guidelines for removal; granting subpoena powers; and ensuring budgetary autonomy in compliance with Maryland State Law.
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  20. Held in Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY REAL PROPERTY AS SURPLUS PROPERTY for the purpose of amending provisions of the Code regulating the procedure to declare County Real Property as Surplus Property; removing the Redevelopment Authority and adding the Office of Central Services for final disposition of all properties approved as surplus.
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  21. Held in Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY EQUITY PARTICIPATION AUTHORITY ACT for the purpose of authorizing Prince George’s County to acquire, hold, and manage equity interests in development projects; requiring the development of a County Equity Participation Action Plan; establishing mechanisms for County co-ownership through special purpose entities; limiting County financial exposure; requiring Council approval and transparency; and generally relating to public investment and economic development.
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Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy And Environment Committee
Agenda Video

**Revised: Cb-003-2026, Cb-013-2026,cb-124-2026 And Cb 128-2026 Was Added

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  1. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT - WATERSHED PROTECTION AND RESTORATION PROGRAM REVENUE OBLIGATIONS - MARYLAND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING ADMINISTRATION LOANS for the purpose of authorizing and empowering Prince George’s County, Maryland (the “County”) to borrow money and incur indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding Thirty-Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($38,500,000) (the “Loan”) under one or more loan agreements (each, a “Loan Agreement”) to be executed and delivered by the County and the Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration (“MWIFA”) to be evidenced and secured by one or more revenue notes or other obligations (each, a “Note”) in an aggregate principal amount equal to the amount of the Loan under the Loan Agreements and to borrow money and incur indebtedness in order to refund or refinance the Loan and the Notes and any other indebtedness authorized hereby in a maximum principal amount not to exceed one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the aggregate principal amount of the indebtedness refunded or refinanced (collectively, the “Obligations”), pursuant to the Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration Act, Sections 9-1601 to 9-1622, inclusive, of the Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended, replaced or recodified from time to time (the “Water Infrastructure Act”) and Section 10-203(b) of the Local Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended, replaced or recodified from time to time (collectively, the “Enabling Acts”), for the purpose of financing and refinancing in whole or in part costs of the design, planning, construction, equipping, installation, reconstruction, establishment, expansion, extension, enlargement, demolition, improvement and acquisition of certain capital improvement projects of the County’s Stormwater Management - Watershed Protection and Restoration Program set forth in the capital program and the capital budget of the County adopted by the County pursuant to Council Bill CB-32-2016, passed by the County Council on May 26, 2016, and approved by the County Executive of the County (the “County Executive”) on May 31, 2016, including without limitation expenditures authorized pursuant to Council Bill CB-63-2023, passed by the County Council on May 25, 2023, Council Bill CB-45-2024, passed by the County Council on May 23, 2024, and approved by the County Executive on May 30, 2024, Council Bill CB-056-2025, passed by the County Council on May 29, 2025, and approved by the County Executive on June 6, 2025, including describing the capital projects to be financed, refinanced and reimbursed in whole or in part from the proceeds of the Loan hereby authorized and the estimated costs thereof; approving the form and authorizing and providing for the execution of the Loan Agreements and the Notes; prescribing or providing for the form and tenor of the Notes and the terms and conditions for the issuance and sale thereof at private sale to MWIFA created pursuant to the Water Infrastructure Act; directing the application of the proceeds of the Loan; providing that the Obligations and the interest and any premium on them shall be limited obligations of the County payable from and secured by certain amounts from time to time on deposit in the Local Watershed Protection and Restoration Fund established pursuant to Section 10-301 of the Prince George’s County Code, as amended, replaced or recodified from time to time, and shall never constitute an indebtedness or charge against the full faith and credit or taxing powers of the County within the meaning of any constitutional or charter provision or statutory limitation; authorizing the private (negotiated) or public sale of the Obligations as determined by the County Executive to be in the best interest of the County and other details with respect to the sale of such Obligations; providing for the preparation and distribution of a preliminary official statement and a final official statement to be used in connection with the sale of the Obligations; covenanting or providing for the making of certain covenants on matters relating to the tax-exempt status of interest on the Obligations; providing for compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12; providing for the authorization of and entry into interest rate exchange agreements or contracts in connection with or incidental to any of the obligations authorized by this Act; authorizing the County Executive to delegate to appropriate officials the power to make certain determinations and sign certain documents, certificates or agreements authorized to be made or signed by the County Executive herein; and otherwise generally determining or providing for the determination of certain matters in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, delivery and payment of the Obligations and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Act.

    A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Hunter, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  2. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING RESIDENTIAL PARKING ON UNPAVED AREAS for the purpose of clarifying the prohibition against the standing or parking of vehicles on unpaved areas of residential lots and clarifying the enforcement authority.

    A motion was made by Chair Dernoga, seconded by Council Member Hunter, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  3. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A MORATORIUM ON UTILITY PRICE INCREASES for the purpose of requesting the Maryland Public Service Commission to impose a three-month moratorium on utility price increases for low-and moderate-income households, certain senior households, and households with persons with certain medical conditions in Prince George’s County; to evaluate the cause of current utility rate increases for residents of Prince George’s County, with special attention on the role of data centers in neighboring communities, as well as the impact of last winter on utility increases; requesting additional customer protections; and generally regarding utility rate increases in Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Hunter, seconded by Council Member Harrison, that this Resolution be items accepted into the record. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  4. Held in Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PROHIBITED HOME BUSINESS for the purpose of providing for certain definitions; providing for certain civil monetary fines and citations for a Prohibited Home Business; providing for a certain notice and tax lien for a Prohibited Home Business; providing for certain District Court proceedings; providing for a certain revised definition of neighborhood nuisance; and generally regarding Prohibited Home Business.

    A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Hunter, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  5. Resolution Final Reading
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DEPARTMENT OF PERMITTING, INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT - ADOPTION OF FEES FOR FAIR RETURN APPLICATION REVIEW, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SURCHARGE, SUBSTANTIAL RENOVATION EXEMPTION, AND RENT BANKING FOR THE PERMANENT RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM for the purpose of adopting a Fee Schedule for implementation of the Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act of 2024 (“PRSA”) and authorizing the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement, to charge such fees, subject to approval by the County Council after notice and public hearing.

    This Resolution was no action

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  6. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING VEHICLE PARKING AND IMPOUNDMENT for the purpose of aligning County parking code with Maryland Senate Bill 111 - Vehicle Laws - Out-of-State Vehicles - Improper Registration.

    A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Hunter, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  7. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING FINE INCREASES for the purpose of increasing certain fines for violations of the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance.

    A motion was made by Council Member Hunter, seconded by Council Member Adams, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  8. Held in Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING ILLEGAL VENDING PENALTIES AND REMOVAL OF GOODS for the purpose of strengthening enforcement against unlawful sidewalk and right-of-way vending within the County; prompting immediate removal of goods when vendors fail to comply; and increasing penalties for illegal vending.

    A motion was made by Chair Dernoga, seconded by Council Member Hunter, that this Council Bill be amended (2). The motion carried by the following vote:

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  9. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY STREET VENDING PILOT PROGRAM for the purpose of requiring the Department of Permitting, Inspection and Enforcement, Economic Development Corporation and Health Department to develop a regulatory program on certain streets in Prince George’s County where street vending is allowed and a simplified and less cumbersome regulatory process while balancing legitimate health concerns for street foods. This pilot will develop a safe and regulated environment for street vending in Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Hunter, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  10. Withdrawn/Dismissed
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING CONSOLIDATED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of consolidating the review of erosion and sediment control plans, subject to certain conditions; and generally relating to erosion and sediment control.

    A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Hunter, that this Council Bill be postponed indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Education And Workforce Development Committee
Agenda Minutes Video

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    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING HIGH-WAGE EMPLOYER FAST TRACK PROGRAM for the purpose of creating an expedited, coordinated development review pathway for employers that meet defined wage, investment, apprenticeship, and job‑quality standards; establishing a dedicated project‑management structure; and integrating permitting, inspections, for workforce recruitment; providing incentives into a single accelerated approval process; and generally regarding workforce development.

    A motion was made by Chair Adams-Stafford, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  3. Committee Agenda Ready
    Briefing

    AI Platforms Available to Students, Families, and Educators - PGCPS Dr. Andrew Zuckerman, Chief Information Officer Dr. Sandra Rose, Innovation Officer Ms. Monica Jenkins, Assistant Director, Technology Integration & Support Ms. Meghen Ehrich, Data Privacy Administrator

    This Briefing was held.

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  4. Committee Agenda Ready
    Briefing

    AI Pathways at Local Higher Education Institutions - Bowie State University Dr. Kamruzzaman Sarker, Md, Assistant Professor

    This Briefing was held.

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  5. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING HIGH-WAGE EMPLOYER FAST TRACK PROGRAM for the purpose of creating an expedited, coordinated development review pathway for employers that meet defined wage, investment, apprenticeship, and job‑quality standards; establishing a dedicated project‑management structure; and integrating permitting, inspections, for workforce recruitment; providing incentives into a single accelerated approval process; and generally regarding workforce development.

    A motion was made by Chair Adams-Stafford, seconded by Council Member Harrison, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Public Safety, Health And Human Services
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    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING AUTISM EQUITY IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of encouraging a comprehensive initiative to advance autism equity through inclusive public infrastructure, and transparent data reporting. Such an initiative must supplement and coordinate with existing programs, including the Infants & Toddlers Program, while filling gaps in early outreach, awareness, and system navigation. The County Council shall establish an Autism Equity Advisory Workgroup to monitor the initiative’s commencement and advise on the initiative’s continuous improvement.
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County Council
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  1. Agenda Ready
    Minutes

    County Council Minutes dated September 15, 2026

    These Minutes were approved.

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  2. Third Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - COMMUNITY SERVICE AND COMMERCIAL USES for the purpose of permitting certain community service and commercial uses by right in Residential, Single-Family-Attached (RSF-A) zones; and amending use standards for permitted community service and commercial uses to promote the productive reuse of existing buildings and ensure compatibility with surrounding neighborhood in which these uses are proposed.

    This Council Bill was introduced by Council Member Oriadha.

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  3. Third Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CANNABIS DISPENSARIES - USE REGULATIONS for the purpose of making the use regulations for Cannabis dispensaries and Cannabis micro-dispensaries consistent with provisions of State law; and generally regarding Cannabis uses in Prince George’s County.

    This Council Bill was introduced by Council Members Oriadha and Blegay.

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  4. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS for the purpose of declaring transferring appropriation within the General Fund to provide for costs that were not anticipated and included in the Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.

    This Council Bill was presented by the Chair by the request of the County Executive and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  5. introduction and referral
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ASSISTANT STATE’S ATTORNEYS EXEMPT EMPLOYEES - SALARY SCHEDULE SAO for the purpose of amending the Salary Plan of the County to reflect modified pay rates and benefits for certain exempt employees of the State’s Attorney’s Office for Fiscal Years 2025, 2026 and 2027.

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Oriadha, Ivey, Adams and Blegay.

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  6. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING VEHICLE PARKING AND IMPOUNDMENT for the purpose of aligning County parking code with Maryland Senate Bill 111 - Vehicle Laws - Out-of-State Vehicles - Improper Registration.

    This Council Bill was presented by the Chair by the request of the County Executive and referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee.

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  7. Third Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CONVENIENCE STORES -TOBACCO PRODUCT SALES for the purpose of amending to the transitional provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit food or beverage store uses under the prior ordinance; modifying the definition of the Convenience Store use in the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit the sale of tobacco and tobacco-related products; remove certain use requirements for convenience store related to the sale of tobacco products; and providing for a transition period to ensure compliance.

    This Council Bill was introduced by Council Member Oriadha.

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  8. Committee Agenda Ready
    Agenda Letter

    Proposed joint signature letter to Ms. Katie Thomson, Secretary, Maryland Department of Transportation regarding 2026 Projects List for the Fiscal Years (FY) 2027-2032 State Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP).

    This Agenda Letter was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

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  9. Committee Agenda Ready
    Agenda Letter

    Proposed joint signature letter to Ms. Katie Thomson, Secretary, Maryland Department of Transportation regarding 2026 Projects List for the Fiscal Years (FY) 2027-2032 State Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP).

    A motion was made by Council Member Burroughs, seconded by Council Member Blegay, that this Agenda Letter be authorized for Chair's signature with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  10. Third Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING NONRESIDENTIAL BASE ZONES - PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES - SUSTAINABLE INCLUSIVE MIXED-USE COMMUNITY for the purpose of defining the use “Sustainable Inclusive Mixed-Use Community” in the Zoning Ordinance; permitting the use in the RE (Residential Estate), RR (Residential, Rural), and RSF-95 (Residential, Single-Family-95) zones pursuant to the grant of a special exception; and establishing certain requirements applicable to said special exception.

    This Council Bill was introduced by Council Members Adams, Adams-Stafford and Oriadha.

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  11. Third Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - DAY CARE CENTERS FOR CHILDREN for the purpose of increasing access to childcare facilities by eliminating special exception approval for day care centers for children in all zones; providing for community notification of proposed day care centers; removing minimum parking requirements in all transit-oriented zones; reducing minimum parking requirements in certain transit-oriented zones; and providing for alternative parking compliance in all other zones.

    This Council Bill was introduced by Council Member Oriadha.

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  12. Third Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - QUALIFIED DATA CENTERS for the purpose of prohibiting the authority in the Zoning Ordinance to utilize the prior Ordinance for Qualified Data Center uses, under certain circumstances, thereby establishing a single review process under the Zoning Ordinance for Qualified Data Center uses; repealing the exemption from detailed site plan review for qualified data centers; and making a technical correction.

    This Council Bill was introduced by Council Members Oriadha, Blegay, Dernoga and Adams-Stafford.

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  13. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING STREAMLINING SITE PLAN REVIEW ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow simultaneous approval of certain applications reviewed simultaneously; and generally relating to development plan review.

    This Council Bill was introduced by Council Member Oriadha.

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  14. Third Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING WEEDS AND CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING for the purpose of amending the Housing Code of Prince George’s County regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; amending the property standards and maintenance Code provisions regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; amending the antilitter and weed ordinance regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; providing for voluntary registration, certification, and signage identifying low-impact and conservation landscaping and the evidentiary effect thereof; providing for certain abandoned vehicles in a certain definition; and generally regarding weeds and Conservation Landscaping.

    A motion was made by Council Member Dernoga, seconded by Council Member Hunter, that this Council Bill be amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  15. Held in Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COMMERCIAL REINVESTMENT AND INNOVATION PROJECTS ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of establishing an alternative, streamlined development review and appeal process for the highest priority transit-oriented development areas, called Regional Transit Districts and Local Transit Centers in Prince George’s County’s Plan 2035 General Plan, to stimulate greater economic growth in Prince George’s County, subject to certain conditions.

    This Council Bill was introduced by Council Member Oriadha.

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  16. Third Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING WEEDS AND CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING for the purpose of amending the Housing Code of Prince George’s County regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; amending the property standards and maintenance Code provisions regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; amending the antilitter and weed ordinance regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; providing for voluntary registration, certification, and signage identifying low-impact and conservation landscaping and the evidentiary effect thereof; providing for certain abandoned vehicles in a certain definition; and generally regarding weeds and Conservation Landscaping.

    This Council Bill was introduced by Council Members Dernoga, Oriadha and Adams.

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County Council
Agenda

Listening Session - Sphere National Harbor Project

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    SPHERE PROJECT OVERVIEW BRIEFING Executive Branch: Tracy M. Benjamin, Esq., Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Amber Hendricks Ford, Assistant DCAO for Economic Development Angela Angel, Council Liaison MSG Entertainment: Paul Macchia, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs & Social Impact Hannah Dugan, Senior Manager, Government Affairs and Social Impact
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Planning, Housing And Economic Development Committee
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  1. Second Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRICAL CODE OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of updating the enforcement provisions of the Electrical Code to provide for administrative adjudication of appeals from notices of violation, additional civil and criminal penalties for violations, and the issuance of citations for violations, as well as provisions to prevent the transfer of properties that have existing violations.

    A motion was made by Council Member Dernoga, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  2. Second Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR HOUSING for the purpose of revising and adding certain definitions; providing for certain exemptions; making technical corrections to existing County universal design for housing law; providing for the applicability of provisions of this Act; providing for certain exemptions; providing for certain universal design element requirements for certain multifamily dwelling property; providing for revisions to a certain waiver provision; providing for revisions to certain penalty provisions; and generally regarding universal design for housing in the County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Dernoga, seconded by Chair Blegay, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  3. Held in Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - RESIDENTIAL INFILL for the purpose of promoting higher density residential development by permitting infill two-family and townhouse dwellings in the Residential, Rural (RR) Zone inside the Capital Beltway; providing for use standards for infill dwellings in the RR Zone; amending intensity and dimensional standards for infill dwellings within the RR Zone; setting forth minimum and maximum parking standards for infill dwellings within the RR Zone.
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Education And Workforce Development Committee
Agenda

    Government Operations And Fiscal Policy Committee
    Agenda Minutes Video

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      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual to the Prince George’s County Board of Ethics: Krishnan Natesan, MPA, M.Div. Appointment: Member Replacing: Vacant Term Expiration: 12/01/2030

      This Appointment was Favorably recommended to the County Council

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    2. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS OF LIMITED INCOME for the purpose of establishing a property tax credit for elderly individuals of limited income; providing for eligibility criteria and amount of credit; and generally relating to the property tax credit for elderly individuals of limited income.

      A motion was made by Council Member Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Ivey, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    3. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL FOR ELDERLY OR DISABLED HOMEOWNERS for the purpose of expanding the eligibility for elderly or disabled homeowners to defer annual increases in their County property tax; increasing the amount of County property taxes that may be deferred; reducing the interest rate charged on deferred taxes; and generally relating to property tax assessment, collection, and levy.

      This Council Bill was Held in Committee

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    4. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX CREDIT - REDUCED RENT FOR ELDERLY OR DISABLED TENANTS for the purpose of establishing a property tax credit for owners of rental dwellings who provide reduced rent to elderly or disabled tenants; providing for eligibility criteria and amount of credit; and generally relating to the property tax credit for elderly individuals of limited income.

      This Council Bill was Held in Committee

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    5. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SURPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY - AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT for the purpose of requiring an evaluation of County-owned surplus property for suitability for development as elderly or affordable housing; requiring the determination to be submitted to the County Council with the annual inventory of surplus property; requiring that certain economic development projects that include residential units and that involve the disposition of county surplus property provide a certain percentage of affordable housing units; and generally relating to the sale, lease, or other disposition of County property.

      A motion was made by Council Member Oriadha, seconded by Chair Burroughs, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    6. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING RETURNING CITIZEN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of reducing recidivism and improving public safety by requiring that a certain percentage of the work hours on certain public procurement projects be worked by returning citizens, subject to certain conditions; and generally relating to the employment of returning citizens.

      A motion was made by Council Member Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Ivey, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    7. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING RE-ENTRY EMPLOYMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS for the purpose of modifying the Prince George’s County Re-entry Employment Incentive Program to increase employer reimbursement subsidies, adjust timing of reimbursements, and revise definitions; and generally relating to the Prince George’s County Re-entry Employment Incentive Program.

      A motion was made by Council Member Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Ivey, that this Council Bill be FAVORABLE. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    8. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX CAP FOR ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS for the purpose of establishing a property tax cap, in the form a tax credit, for eligible elderly individuals; providing for eligibility criteria and the amount and duration of the credit; providing for application procedures and reporting requirements; and generally relating to the property tax credit for elderly individuals of limited income.

      This Council Bill was Held in Committee

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    9. To Committee
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING LOCAL IMPACT GRANT FUNDS MULTIYEAR PLAN for the purpose of transmitting the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan to the County Council for review and approval.

      This Resolution was Held in Committee

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    10. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY SAFE SPACES ACT - REPORTING VIOLATIONS for the purpose of broadening the scope of existing law governing reporting of certain unauthorized use of County-owned or County-controlled property, unauthorized access to nonpublic spaces of County facilities, or harmful conduct by certain individuals; requiring an online platform for submission of reports of violations; providing guidance for the contents of reports; permitting the use of the online platform by the Office of Law to assist in enforcement; and generally relating to the Community Safe Spaces Act.

      A motion was made by Council Member Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Ivey, that this Council Bill be FAVORABLE. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    11. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS OF LIMITED INCOME for the purpose of establishing a property tax credit for elderly individuals of limited income; providing for eligibility criteria and amount of credit; and generally relating to the property tax credit for elderly individuals of limited income.

      This Council Bill was Held in Committee

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    12. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SURPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY - AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT for the purpose of requiring an evaluation of County-owned surplus property for suitability for development as elderly or affordable housing; requiring the determination to be submitted to the County Council with the annual inventory of surplus property; requiring that certain economic development projects that include residential units and that involve the disposition of county surplus property provide a certain percentage of affordable housing units; and generally relating to the sale, lease, or other disposition of County property.

      A motion was made by Chair Burroughs, seconded by Council Member Oriadha, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    13. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING RETURNING CITIZEN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of reducing recidivism and improving public safety by requiring that a certain percentage of the work hours on certain public procurement projects be worked by returning citizens, subject to certain conditions; and generally relating to the employment of returning citizens.

      A motion was made by Council Member Oriadha, seconded by Chair Burroughs, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Sitting As The Board Of Health
    Agenda

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      TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL RETAILERS: COMMUNITY HEALTH EFFECTS Dr. Opesanmi, Health Officer Dr. Ballard, Chief of Public Health Policy and Innovation, Office of the Health Officer
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      Agenda Letter

      Proposed joint signature letter to Ms. Katie Thomson, Secretary, Maryland Department of Transportation regarding 2026 Projects List for the Fiscal Years (FY) 2027-2032 State Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP).
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    Planning, Housing And Economic Development Committee
    Agenda Video

    **Cb-081-2026 And Cb-076-2026 Added And Cb-120-2026 Removed**

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    1. Held in Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING QUIET AND CLEAN LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT for the purpose of providing legislative findings and purpose; providing definitions; providing for prohibited acts and a certain phased prohibition; providing for certain exemptions; providing a requirement for County government and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; providing for enforcement and measurement; providing for public education and transition assistance; providing for penalties; and generally regarding quiet and clean landscaping equipment.

      A motion was made by Council Member Dernoga, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    2. Held in Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SENIOR CO-HOUSING EXPANSION PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing a program to increase the use of County real property and financial resources to increase the availability of senior co-housing; providing for the administration of the program by the Redevelopment Authority; identifying funding sources for the program; requiring certain annual reporting; and generally relating to senior housing expansion.

      A motion was made by Chair Blegay, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    3. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING VACANT ATTACHED PROPERTY for the purpose of strengthening enforcement of housing and property standards on vacant attached properties; providing the process for application, issuance, and execution of administrative search warrants for the purpose of Code enforcement; defining vacant unmaintained attached vacant dwelling or building; providing for a process for conducting internal inspections for unmaintained vacant attached properties; and generally relating to vacant property.
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    4. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR HOUSING for the purpose of revising and adding certain definitions; providing for certain exemptions; making technical corrections to existing County universal design for housing law; providing for the applicability of provisions of this Act; providing for certain exemptions; providing for certain universal design element requirements for certain multifamily dwelling property; providing for revisions to a certain waiver provision; providing for revisions to certain penalty provisions; and generally regarding universal design for housing in the County.
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    5. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING ELECTRICAL CODE OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of updating the enforcement provisions of the Electrical Code to provide for administrative adjudication of appeals from notices of violation, additional civil and criminal penalties for violations, and the issuance of citations for violations, as well as provisions to prevent the transfer of properties that have existing violations.
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    6. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT OMBUDSMAN FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of establishing a Development Ombudsman for Prince George’s County to assist in improving interagency collaboration and efficiency in the development review and permitting processes; and generally relating to the development review process.

      A motion was made by Council Member Dernoga, seconded by Chair Blegay, that this Council Bill be motion to recess passed. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    7. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY SITES PROGRAM for the purpose of requiring an annual publication of potential high quality development sites suitable for affordable housing development in Prince George’s County; and generally related to affordable housing.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Dernoga, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    8. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SMALL HOUSING PROVIDER FINANCING PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing a small housing provider financing program within the Housing Investment Trust Fund to provide grants and low-interest financing for small landlords who own a limited number of rental units and agree to preserve affordability; amending the purposes and uses of the Fund to provide for the program; making certain technical corrections; and generally relating to the Housing Investment Trust Fund.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Chair Blegay, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    9. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SHOVEL-READY AND PERMIT-READY EMPLOYMENT SITES PORTFOLIO for the purpose of authorizing the County to identify, prepare, and certify a portfolio of priority employment sites as “Shovel-Ready and Permit-Ready,” including completion of advance zoning, environmental, utility, broadband, transportation, and permitting review to facilitate rapid employer investment; and generally regarding employment sites in the County.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    10. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC LAND FIRST FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT for the purpose of providing for property acquisition and disposition powers; providing for the Public Land First requirement; providing for a standardized process for the Land Bank Authority to conduct affordability feasibility assessments prior to the sale or distribution of real property; and generally providing for publicly owned land to be considered for housing affordability.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    11. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE NATIONAL HARBOR IMMERSIVE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE AND THE REFUNDING OF THE SERIES 2022 BONDS for the purpose of providing that special obligation bonds may be issued from time to time under the provisions of this Act and Sections 12-201 through 12-213, inclusive, of the Economic Development Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended (the “Tax Increment Financing Act”), Sections 18-301 through 18-310, inclusive, of the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended through the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Regular Session (the “M-NCPPC Taxes Act”), CR-25-2004 of the County Council of Prince George’s County, Maryland, as amended by CR-__-2026 (the “Formation Resolution”) and CR-74-2026 (the , “Extraordinary Development District Resolution”) in an amount not to exceed the aggregate principal amount of Two Hundred Fifteen Million Dollars ($215,000,000), in order for Prince George’s County, Maryland (the “County”) to refund, defease or purchase the outstanding aggregate principal amount of Prince George’s County, Maryland Special Obligation Refunding Bonds (National Harbor Project) Series 2022 (the “2022 Bonds”) (the portion of the bonds applied toward such refunding and/or defeasance and related costs, hereinafter called the “Refunding Bonds”), to finance or reimburse costs related to the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of an Immersive Entertainment Venue (as defined in Section 12-201 of the Tax Increment Financing Act), as more particularly described herein (the portion of the bonds applied toward such costs hereinafter called the “Sphere New Money Bonds”), to fund reserves, if required, and to pay capitalized interest and certain costs of issuing such bonds; ratifying and confirming the designation of the National Harbor Development District and the Tax Increment Fund (as defined in the Formation Resolution); making certain findings and determinations, among others, concerning the public benefit and purpose of such bonds and providing that, prior to the issuance of such bonds, certain criteria set forth in CR-21-2019 (irrespective of any provision of CR-21-2019 to the contrary) and the provisions of CB-51-2022 shall apply; finding and determining that the immersive entertainment venue to be financed satisfies each of the requirements of Section 12-201 of the Tax Increment Financing Act; providing that such bonds authorized to be issued hereby shall be payable from certain amounts levied and deposited in the Tax Increment Fund, including certain County hotel occupancy taxes and other tax revenues, and from Park, Recreation and Administrative Taxes (as defined in the Extraordinary Development District Resolution) collected with respect to the Tax Increment in the National Harbor Extraordinary Development District (such portion, the “National Harbor PRA Taxes”) and deposited in the Special PRA Fund (as defined in the Extraordinary Development District Resolution), and that such bonds shall not constitute a general obligation debt of the County or a pledge of the County’s full faith and credit or taxing power other than the County’s pledge of the taxes representing the levy on the Tax Increment, the Hotel Tax, the National Harbor Convention Center Excess Development District Taxes (each as defined in the Formation Resolution) and the National Harbor PRA Taxes; authorizing the County Executive of the County (the “County Executive”) to specify, prescribe, determine, provide for and approve certain details, forms, documents or procedures in connection with such bonds issued hereunder and any other matters necessary or desirable in connection with the authorization, issuance, delivery and payment of such bonds; authorizing the County Executive to take certain actions, execute documents and make certain commitments on behalf of the County in connection with the issuance and delivery of such bonds consistent with the provisions of this Act; authorizing the execution and delivery of such bonds and such other documents as may be necessary and desirable to effectuate the refunding and/or defeasance of the 2022 Bonds and the financing of Improvements (as defined herein) and the issuance and delivery of such special obligation bonds; and generally providing for, and determining various matters in connection with, the issuance, delivery and payment of such special obligation bonds.
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    12. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING RENTAL HOUSING - TENANT RELOCATION RIGHTS DISCLOSURE for the purpose of requiring landlords to provide a certain notice of relocation; requiring County agencies to establish certain enforcement procedures and submit certain implementation reports to the County Council; requiring agencies not meeting requirements to submit a certain correction action plan; providing for County Council oversight under certain conditions; and generally regarding landlord-tenant relocation rights disclosure.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    13. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING TENANT RIGHTS EDUCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY ACT for the purpose of requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement, the Office of Community Relations, and the Office of Homeland Security to prepare and distribute a centralized, plain-language, multilingual tenant rights resource guide to improve access to information to the public about landlord-tenant relations; and generally regarding a landlord-tenant rights resource guide.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    14. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING LANDLORD TENANT CODE - AIR CONDITIONING IN RENTAL HOUSING for the purpose of requiring an owner of rental housing to provide air conditioning in each rental unit; and generally relating to equipment provided by the landlord in rental housing.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    15. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING SEARCH PORTAL for the purpose of requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development to establish and maintain a property listing portal as a service for residents to search affordable rental properties throughout Prince George’s County; requiring the portal to be searchable by certain information; requiring regular updating of the portal; and generally relating to affordable rental housing in Prince George’s County.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    16. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING CONCURRENT DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of streamlining the development review process by authorizing concurrent review of proposed stormwater management concept plans, natural resources inventory plans, and 100-year floodplain delineations; and generally related to the Water Resources Protection and Grading Code.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Chair Blegay, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    17. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE FUND for the purpose of transitioning the Economic Development Incentive Fund into a performance‑based structure that rewards employers for doing business in the County; providing for the purposes and uses of the Economic Development Incentive Fund; providing for financial assistance and application and approval of awards; and generally regarding the Economic Development Incentive Fund.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    18. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC LAND AFFORDABILITY REQUIREMENT for the purpose of requiring residential developments built on County-owned land to include affordable housing units; establishing a “Public Land Affordability Requirement” that ensures that any residential development of ten or more units on County-owned property dedicates at least one-third of the units as affordable for the life of the development as secured through long-term affordability covenants; and generally regarding affordable housing on County-owned land.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Dernoga, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    19. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING RENTAL HOUSING - EXPEDITED HEALTH AND SAFETY ENFORCEMENT for the purpose of providing for landlord obligations regarding a unit that is unsafe for occupancy; providing a clear and accelerated process for addressing serious housing conditions; providing for the landlord to provide notification and information in response to health safety issues; providing that relevant County agencies shall prioritize the most urgent cases, and unsafe conditions; providing that relevant County agencies shall provide certain enforcement procedures and certain reports and in certain circumstances be subject to Council oversight hearings and budget review; and generally regarding rental housing expedited health and safety enforcement.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    20. To Committee
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING NATIONAL HARBOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - AMENDMENT TO FORMATION RESOLUTION AND DISSOLUTION OF NATIONAL HARBOR SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT for the purpose of amending CR-25-2004 of the County Council of Prince George’s County, Maryland (the “Formation Resolution”) which designated the National Harbor Development District; providing for, and expanding the permitted uses of bond proceeds secured by the Tax Increment collected within the National Harbor Development District to include the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of an immersive entertainment venue located within an extraordinary development district, as permitted by Section 12-207(c)(1)(ii) of the Tax Increment Financing Act; and providing for financing or reimbursement costs related to the construction and installation of an immersive entertainment venue and certain related public and private infrastructure improvements, as permitted by Sections 12-201 through 12-213, inclusive, of the Economic Development Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended (the “Tax Increment Financing Act”), Sections 18-301 through 18-310, inclusive, of the Land Use Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended through the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Regular Session (the “M-NCPPC Taxes Act”) and CR-074-2026 (the “Extraordinary Development District Resolution”)
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    21. Postponed Indefinitley
      Council Bill

      AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - QUALIFIED DATA CENTERS for the purpose of permitting Qualified Data Centers in certain Rural Agricultural and Residential Base Zones subject to additional development requirements, and repealing the exemption from detailed site plan review for qualified data centers under certain circumstances.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be postponed indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    22. Third Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING NONRESIDENTIAL BASE ZONES - PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES - SUSTAINABLE INCLUSIVE MIXED-USE COMMUNITY for the purpose of defining the use “Sustainable Inclusive Mixed-Use Community” in the Zoning Ordinance; permitting the use in the RE (Residential Estate), RR (Residential, Rural), and RSF-95 (Residential, Single-Family-95) zones pursuant to the grant of a special exception; and establishing certain requirements applicable to said special exception.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Dernoga, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    23. Held in Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COMMERCIAL REINVESTMENT AND INNOVATION PROJECTS ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of establishing an alternative, streamlined development review and appeal process for the highest priority transit-oriented development areas, called Regional Transit Districts and Local Transit Centers in Prince George’s County’s Plan 2035 General Plan, to stimulate greater economic growth in Prince George’s County, subject to certain conditions.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    24. Held in Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING QUIET AND CLEAN LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT for the purpose of providing legislative findings and purpose; providing definitions; providing for prohibited acts and a certain phased prohibition; providing for certain exemptions; providing a requirement for County government and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; providing for enforcement and measurement; providing for public education and transition assistance; providing for penalties; and generally regarding quiet and clean landscaping equipment.

      A motion was made by Council Member Dernoga, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    25. Held in Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SENIOR CO-HOUSING EXPANSION PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing a program to increase the use of County real property and financial resources to increase the availability of senior co-housing; providing for the administration of the program by the Redevelopment Authority; identifying funding sources for the program; requiring certain annual reporting; and generally relating to senior housing expansion.

      A motion was made by Chair Blegay, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    26. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY SITES PROGRAM for the purpose of requiring an annual publication of potential high quality development sites suitable for affordable housing development in Prince George’s County; and generally related to affordable housing.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Dernoga, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    27. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SMALL HOUSING PROVIDER FINANCING PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing a small housing provider financing program within the Housing Investment Trust Fund to provide grants and low-interest financing for small landlords who own a limited number of rental units and agree to preserve affordability; amending the purposes and uses of the Fund to provide for the program; making certain technical corrections; and generally relating to the Housing Investment Trust Fund.

      A motion was made by Chair Blegay, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    28. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SHOVEL-READY AND PERMIT-READY EMPLOYMENT SITES PORTFOLIO for the purpose of authorizing the County to identify, prepare, and certify a portfolio of priority employment sites as “Shovel-Ready and Permit-Ready,” including completion of advance zoning, environmental, utility, broadband, transportation, and permitting review to facilitate rapid employer investment; and generally regarding employment sites in the County.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    29. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC LAND FIRST FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT for the purpose of providing for property acquisition and disposition powers; providing for the Public Land First requirement; providing for a standardized process for the Land Bank Authority to conduct affordability feasibility assessments prior to the sale or distribution of real property; and generally providing for publicly owned land to be considered for housing affordability.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    30. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING RENTAL HOUSING - TENANT RELOCATION RIGHTS DISCLOSURE for the purpose of requiring landlords to provide a certain notice of relocation; requiring County agencies to establish certain enforcement procedures and submit certain implementation reports to the County Council; requiring agencies not meeting requirements to submit a certain correction action plan; providing for County Council oversight under certain conditions; and generally regarding landlord-tenant relocation rights disclosure.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    31. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING TENANT RIGHTS EDUCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY ACT for the purpose of requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement, the Office of Community Relations, and the Office of Homeland Security to prepare and distribute a centralized, plain-language, multilingual tenant rights resource guide to improve access to information to the public about landlord-tenant relations; and generally regarding a landlord-tenant rights resource guide.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Chair Blegay, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    32. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE FUND for the purpose of transitioning the Economic Development Incentive Fund into a performance‑based structure that rewards employers for doing business in the County; providing for the purposes and uses of the Economic Development Incentive Fund; providing for financial assistance and application and approval of awards; and generally regarding the Economic Development Incentive Fund.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    33. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC LAND AFFORDABILITY REQUIREMENT for the purpose of requiring residential developments built on County-owned land to include affordable housing units; establishing a “Public Land Affordability Requirement” that ensures that any residential development of ten or more units on County-owned property dedicates at least one-third of the units as affordable for the life of the development as secured through long-term affordability covenants; and generally regarding affordable housing on County-owned land.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    34. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING RENTAL HOUSING - EXPEDITED HEALTH AND SAFETY ENFORCEMENT for the purpose of providing for landlord obligations regarding a unit that is unsafe for occupancy; providing a clear and accelerated process for addressing serious housing conditions; providing for the landlord to provide notification and information in response to health safety issues; providing that relevant County agencies shall prioritize the most urgent cases, and unsafe conditions; providing that relevant County agencies shall provide certain enforcement procedures and certain reports and in certain circumstances be subject to Council oversight hearings and budget review; and generally regarding rental housing expedited health and safety enforcement.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    35. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT OMBUDSMAN FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of establishing a Development Ombudsman for Prince George’s County to assist in improving interagency collaboration and efficiency in the development review and permitting processes; and generally relating to the development review process.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Dernoga, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    36. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT OMBUDSMAN FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of establishing a Development Ombudsman for Prince George’s County to assist in improving interagency collaboration and efficiency in the development review and permitting processes; and generally relating to the development review process.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Dernoga, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    37. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SHOVEL-READY AND PERMIT-READY EMPLOYMENT SITES PORTFOLIO for the purpose of authorizing the County to identify, prepare, and certify a portfolio of priority employment sites as “Shovel-Ready and Permit-Ready,” including completion of advance zoning, environmental, utility, broadband, transportation, and permitting review to facilitate rapid employer investment; and generally regarding employment sites in the County.
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    38. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SHOVEL-READY AND PERMIT-READY EMPLOYMENT SITES PORTFOLIO for the purpose of authorizing the County to identify, prepare, and certify a portfolio of priority employment sites as “Shovel-Ready and Permit-Ready,” including completion of advance zoning, environmental, utility, broadband, transportation, and permitting review to facilitate rapid employer investment; and generally regarding employment sites in the County.
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    39. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SHOVEL-READY AND PERMIT-READY EMPLOYMENT SITES PORTFOLIO for the purpose of authorizing the County to identify, prepare, and certify a portfolio of priority employment sites as “Shovel-Ready and Permit-Ready,” including completion of advance zoning, environmental, utility, broadband, transportation, and permitting review to facilitate rapid employer investment; and generally regarding employment sites in the County.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Dernoga, that this Council Bill be amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    40. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SHOVEL-READY AND PERMIT-READY EMPLOYMENT SITES PORTFOLIO for the purpose of authorizing the County to identify, prepare, and certify a portfolio of priority employment sites as “Shovel-Ready and Permit-Ready,” including completion of advance zoning, environmental, utility, broadband, transportation, and permitting review to facilitate rapid employer investment; and generally regarding employment sites in the County.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Dernoga, that this Council Bill be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    41. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING VACANT ATTACHED PROPERTY for the purpose of strengthening enforcement of housing and property standards on vacant attached properties; providing the process for application, issuance, and execution of administrative search warrants for the purpose of Code enforcement; defining vacant unmaintained attached vacant dwelling or building; providing for a process for conducting internal inspections for unmaintained vacant attached properties; and generally relating to vacant property.

      A motion was made by Council Member Olson, seconded by Chair Blegay, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    42. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING VACANT ATTACHED PROPERTY for the purpose of strengthening enforcement of housing and property standards on vacant attached properties; providing the process for application, issuance, and execution of administrative search warrants for the purpose of Code enforcement; defining vacant unmaintained attached vacant dwelling or building; providing for a process for conducting internal inspections for unmaintained vacant attached properties; and generally relating to vacant property.

      A motion was made by Council Member Olson, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Public Safety, Health And Human Services
    Agenda Video

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      Briefing

      Implementation of Executive Order No. 13-2026: Transfer DPIE's Enforcement Division and Duties to the Office of Homeland Security

      Briefing held

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    2. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSFER OF ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS TO THE OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY for the purpose of amending several provisions of the County Code to transfer certain responsibilities and functions from the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement to the Office of Homeland Security. To increase fines and penalties for prohibited acts or violations of the County Code.

      A motion was made by Council Member Burroughs, seconded by Council Member Oriadha, that this Council Bill be FAVORABLE. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Planning, Housing And Economic Development Committee
    Agenda Video

    **Cb-085-2026 Removed**

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    1. Third Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - QUALIFIED DATA CENTERS for the purpose of prohibiting the authority in the Zoning Ordinance to utilize the prior Ordinance for Qualified Data Center uses, under certain circumstances, thereby establishing a single review process under the Zoning Ordinance for Qualified Data Center uses; repealing the exemption from detailed site plan review for qualified data centers; and making a technical correction.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Chair Blegay, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    2. Held in Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COMMERCIAL REINVESTMENT AND INNOVATION PROJECTS ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of establishing an alternative, streamlined development review and appeal process for the highest priority transit-oriented development areas, called Regional Transit Districts and Local Transit Centers in Prince George’s County’s Plan 2035 General Plan, to stimulate greater economic growth in Prince George’s County, subject to certain conditions.

      A motion was made by Chair Blegay, seconded by Council Member Adams-Stafford, that this Council Bill be held. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    3. Third Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - COMMUNITY SERVICE AND COMMERCIAL USES for the purpose of permitting certain community service and commercial uses by right in Residential, Single-Family-Attached (RSF-A) zones; and amending use standards for permitted community service and commercial uses to promote the productive reuse of existing buildings and ensure compatibility with surrounding neighborhood in which these uses are proposed.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Chair Blegay, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    4. Third Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING NONRESIDENTIAL BASE ZONES - PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES - SUSTAINABLE INCLUSIVE MIXED-USE COMMUNITY for the purpose of defining the use “Sustainable Inclusive Mixed-Use Community” in the Zoning Ordinance; permitting the use in the RE (Residential Estate), RR (Residential, Rural), and RSF-95 (Residential, Single-Family-95) zones pursuant to the grant of a special exception; and establishing certain requirements applicable to said special exception.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Adams-Stafford, that this Council Bill be held. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    5. Third Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CANNABIS DISPENSARIES - USE REGULATIONS for the purpose of making the use regulations for Cannabis dispensaries and Cannabis micro-dispensaries consistent with provisions of State law; and generally regarding Cannabis uses in Prince George’s County.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Dernoga, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    6. Third Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CONVENIENCE STORES -TOBACCO PRODUCT SALES for the purpose of amending to the transitional provisions of the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit food or beverage store uses under the prior ordinance; modifying the definition of the Convenience Store use in the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit the sale of tobacco and tobacco-related products; remove certain use requirements for convenience store related to the sale of tobacco products; and providing for a transition period to ensure compliance.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Chair Blegay, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    7. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING STREAMLINING SITE PLAN REVIEW ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow simultaneous approval of certain applications reviewed simultaneously; and generally relating to development plan review.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Chair Blegay, that this Council Bill be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

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    8. Third Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - DAY CARE CENTERS FOR CHILDREN for the purpose of increasing access to childcare facilities by eliminating special exception approval for day care centers for children in all zones; providing for community notification of proposed day care centers; removing minimum parking requirements in all transit-oriented zones; reducing minimum parking requirements in certain transit-oriented zones; and providing for alternative parking compliance in all other zones.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Chair Blegay, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    9. Held in Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS - CONVENIENCE STORES for the purpose of prohibiting the sale or distribution of tobacco products, tobacco smoking accessories, and electronic cigarettes in convenience stores, food and beverage stores, and grocery stores of a certain size; adding certain definitions; increasing penalties for violations of the law; and generally relating to the sale or distribution of tobacco products.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Council Bill be held. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Planning, Housing And Economic Development Committee
    Agenda

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    1. To Committee
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SOCIAL HOUSING TASK FORCE for the purpose of establishing the Social Housing Task Force; requiring the Social Housing Task Force to study alternative housing financing and ownership models; developing ideas for implementing their use in Prince George’s County; transmitting a report of findings and recommendations to the Prince George’s County Council and the County Executive; setting forth the procedures for the selection and appointment of members; assigning duties and responsibilities; setting forth provisions for administrative support of the task force; and setting a time for the completion of work and termination of the temporary task force.
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    2. To Committee
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR HOUSING WAIVER REQUEST FEE, TECHNOLOGY FEE AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEE INCREASE for the purpose of increasing the Universal Design for Housing Waiver Request Fee, Technology Fee and Administrative Fee for the processing and review of an applicant’s universal design for housing waiver request; and generally regarding waivers and administrative fees.
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    3. To Committee
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING OWN THE BLOCK EDUCATION INITIATIVE for the purpose of directing the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation to develop and offer an educational program to County residents on the fundamentals of commercial real estate investment.
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    4. To Committee
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE 210 ON THE PARK BOND INDUCEMENT for the purpose of approving the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by the Housing Authority of Prince George’s County (the “Housing Authority”), the awarding of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits by the Community Development Administration (“CDA”) of the State of Maryland to 210 MPD Partners, LLC (the “Owner”), for the acquisition and development of the 210 On the Park project (the “Project”), and paying certain other costs associated therewith.
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    Sitting As The District Council
    Agenda Video

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    1. Agenda Ready
      Minutes

      District Council Minutes Dated July 21, 2026

      A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Adams, that this Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    2. Referred for Document
      Comprehensive Design Plan

      Bailey's Village, Lot 10

      A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Ivey, that this Comprehensive Design Plan be referred for document; hearing held. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    3. Planning Board Decision is Final
      Conceptual Site Plan

      Enclave at Marlboro Square

      A motion was made by Council Member Hunter, seconded by Council Member Ivey, that this Conceptual Site Plan be waived election to review. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    4. Oral Arguments
      Specific Design Plan

      Saddle Ridge

      This Specific Design Plan hearing date was announced.

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    5. Oral Arguments
      Specific Design Plan

      Oakwood Preserve

      This Specific Design Plan hearing date was announced.

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    6. Referred for Document
      Zoning Map Amendment

      The Grove at Hyde Landing

      A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Ivey, that this Zoning Map Amendment be referred for document. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Planning, Housing And Economic Development Committee
    Agenda Video

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    1. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING STREAMLINING SUBDIVISION REVIEW ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of expressly providing that certain applications for preliminary plans of subdivision (minor or major) may be approved simultaneously in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance; and generally relating to development plan review.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Dernoga, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    2. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU) for the purpose of providing for accessory dwelling unit requirements; providing for the prohibition on the short-term rental of accessory dwelling units; providing for accessory dwelling unit rental requirements; providing for accessory dwelling units under the Woodland and Wildlife Habitat Ordinance and the Tree Canopy Coverage Ordinance; providing for accessory dwelling unit impervious surface requirements; providing for accessory dwelling unit individual sewage disposal systems requirements; and generally regarding accessory dwelling units.

      A motion was made by Council Member Dernoga, seconded by Council Member Adams-Stafford, that this Council Bill be Favorably recommended with amendments to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    3. Second Reading
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS - STATE DEADLINE FOR ENACTMENT OF LOCAL LAW for the purpose of approving, with the force and effect of law, the filling of a potential gap between the State accessory dwelling unit local law deadline and the date of enactment of certain County accessory dwelling unit legislation; and generally regarding accessory dwelling units in the County.

      A motion was made by Council Member Adams-Stafford, seconded by Council Member Dernoga, that this Resolution be items accepted into the record. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    1. Committee Agenda Ready
      Agenda Letter

      Proposed joint signature letter to Ms. Katie Thomson, Secretary, Maryland Department of Transportation regarding 2026 Projects List for the Fiscal Years (FY) 2027-2032 State Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP).

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    3. Committee Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      Implementation of Executive Order No. 13-2026: Transfer DPIE's Enforcement Division and Duties to the Office of Homeland Security

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    4. Committee Agenda Ready
      Briefing

    5. Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      SPHERE PROJECT OVERVIEW BRIEFING Executive Branch: Tracy M. Benjamin, Esq., Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Amber Hendricks Ford, Assistant DCAO for Economic Development Angela Angel, Council Liaison MSG Entertainment: Paul Macchia, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs & Social Impact Hannah Dugan, Senior Manager, Government Affairs and Social Impact

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    6. Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL RETAILERS: COMMUNITY HEALTH EFFECTS Dr. Opesanmi, Health Officer Dr. Ballard, Chief of Public Health Policy and Innovation, Office of the Health Officer

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