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    Minutes

    County Council Minutes dated November 17, 2025

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    Minutes

    County Council Minutes dated November 18, 2025

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    ADJOURN

    ADJOURN

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    Election of Vice Chair

    ELECTION OF COUNTY COUNCIL VICE CHAIR TO SERVE FROM DECEMBER 2, 2025 TO DECEMBER 1, 2026.

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    Election of Chair

    ELECTION OF COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIR TO SERVE FROM DECEMBER 2, 2025 TO DECEMBER 1, 2026.

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    Consent Agenda

    MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA

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    ADJOURN

    ADJOURN

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    ADJOURN

    ADJOURN

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by an unanimous vote.

  2. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY CIVIL RIGHTS MONUMENT COMMISSION for the purpose of establishing a commission to create and implement a plan to establish a civil rights monument in Prince George’s County to honor the historical contributions of county residents to the advancement of civil rights in Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins, seconded by Council Member Fisher, that this Resolution be Favorably recommended to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  3. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR HOUSING - IMPLEMENTATION DATE EXTENSION for the purpose of extending the implementation date for certain Prince George’s County Code and The Zoning Ordinance of Prince George’s County, Maryland laws regarding the County’s universal design for housing law; providing for a certain action regarding the Planning Board; and generally regarding universal design for housing.

    A motion was made by Council Member Ivey, seconded by Council Member Hawkins, that this Resolution be Favorably recommended to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  4. Committee Agenda Ready
    Agenda Letter

    Joint Capital Improvement Priorities Letter to the Inter-Agency Commission (IAC) on School Construction

    A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Watson, that this Agenda Letter be Favorably recommended with amendments to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  1. Third Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING FLAGSHIP PROJECT OVERLAY ZONE for the purpose of regulating the subdivision of land within the Flagship Project Overlay Zone to facilitate transformative redevelopment of signature sites in Prince George’s County.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  2. Final
    ADJOURN

    ADJOURN

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by an unanimous vote.

  3. confirmed
    Appointment

    Appointment of the following individual as Director of the Department of Housing & Community Development of Prince George's County: Mr. Johnathan R. Butler

    The public hearing for this Appointment was held.

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  4. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - PRINCIPAL USES - PERMITTED USES IN CGO ZONE for the purpose of amending the uses permitted in the Commercial, General and Office (CGO) Zone to encourage the conversion of existing office buildings into mixed-use developments.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  5. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - PERMITTED USES - QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS WITH DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE for the purpose of limiting the location of new quick-service restaurants with drive-through service by prohibiting such uses in residential zones and allowing such uses by special exception in certain commercial zones to address the unique adverse impacts associated with quick-service restaurants with drive-through service.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  6. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING MUNICIPALITIES - COUNTY USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMITS - APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION for the purpose of providing that the [Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement] applicant is required at the time a County use and occupancy permit application is made to provide a certain municipality with certain documents; and generally regarding use and occupancy permits in Prince George’s County.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  7. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY ANIMAL WELFARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE for the purpose of creating the Prince George’s County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee; providing for the powers and duties of the Committee; providing for the Committee composition, terms and officers; providing for meetings; providing for the Committee’s advice and annual report; and generally regarding animal welfare in the County.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  8. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING SENIOR PROTECTIONS AND DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION for the purpose of amending the requirements for licensing, bonding, and operational conduct of door-to-door solicitors; establishing definitions for high-risk industries and seniors; requiring criminal background checks and mandatory consumer protection and elder fraud awareness training for certain applicants; increasing bond amounts for high-risk industries; requiring senior consumer rights disclosures; establishing a Solicitation Protection Rapid Response Force to investigate violations and conduct public outreach; and providing enhanced penalties for violations, including specific protections for seniors and restrictions on repeat offenders.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  9. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING NATIONAL BOARD-CERTIFIED TEACHER INCENTIVE PROGRAM MATCH for the purpose of establishing an enhanced incentive program to encourage National Board-Certified mathematics, science, and exceptional needs teachers to teach at low performing schools in Prince George’s County.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  10. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS INCENTIVE ACT for the purpose of stimulating the growth of locally owned and operated businesses by reducing the stifling burden of fees and charges on such businesses, thus fostering economic growth in Prince George’s County.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  11. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING YEAR-ROUND JOBS PROGRAM FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH for the purpose of establishing an employment program for low-income youth and young adults throughout the calendar year to improve socioeconomic outcomes for low-income youth and families in Prince George’s County.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  12. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT PRINCE GEORGE’S CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. (PGCOA) (CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS) for the purpose of amending the labor agreement by and between Prince George’s Correctional Officers’ Association, Inc. to add a provision to increase the Shift Differential amounts under Article 26, paragraph A, that was omitted from the Collective Bargaining Agreement previously approved as CB-59-2025.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  13. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING ANIMAL CONTROL for the purpose of revising and adding certain definitions; increasing certain civil penalties; expanding the leash law; expanding the type of dangerous animals; providing for a certain provocation; requiring a certain special permit and fee; providing for a certain licensing fee; providing for a certain licensing penalty; lifting a certain ban; providing for a certain grandfather provision; providing for certain pet parenting or animal handling courses; providing for a pilot program to foster and adopt a certain specific dog breed under specific circumstances; providing for certain timeframes for permits and agreements and registration; providing for certain fines; providing for certain facilities to refer a certain specific dog breed to serve in a certain pilot program to be service animals; providing for certain spaying and neutering of a certain dog breed; providing for a certain re-lettering; and generally regarding animal control in the County.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  14. Enacted
    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.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  15. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING CRITICAL WORKFORCE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing the Critical Workforce Housing Assistance Program within the Housing Investment Trust Fund; providing eligibility standards for participation in the Program; providing for the assistance to be offered in the Program; providing for the application and approval process for Program assistance; and generally regarding the Housing Investment Trust Fund.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  16. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCEMENT OF COUNTY PROCUREMENT PRACTICES for the purpose of amending provisions of Subtitle 10A regarding administrative procedures, award of contracts, prohibited types of contracts, economic development and generally relating to procurements subject to Subtitle 10A.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  17. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING HOMEOWNERSHIP EQUITY PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing the Homeownership Equity Program for County residents; providing for the purposes and uses of the Homeownership Equity Program within the Housing Investment Trust Fund; providing for the funding and administration of the Homeownership Equity Program; providing for eligibility, terms, funding, property requirements for buyers; providing for loans for persons in select groups; providing for application intake, underwriting, closing support, post-purchase follow-up and approval of administrative rules and program guidelines; and generally regarding the Homeownership Equity Program.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  18. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING SICK LEAVE - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS for the purpose of providing for certain mandated paid sick leave for a County employee or employee's family member at legal proceedings; providing for certain definitions; providing for verification of certain sick leave; and generally regarding County personnel law and legal proceedings.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  19. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY REAL PROPERTY for declaring certain parcels of County-owned real property as surplus and no longer needed for County use.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  20. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT AND REFERRAL TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS for the purpose of requiring a mandatory review by the Prince George's County Board of Ethics for any person found in violation of Prince George's County Code, Subtitle 2, Section 2, Division 46, Community Inclusiveness.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  21. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY PERSONNEL for the purpose of clarifying the Council County’s authority to implement personnel procedures; revising the grounds for performance-related disciplinary actions; and generally regarding County personnel law.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  22. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, PRINCE GEORGE’S CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. (CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS) SALARY SCHEDULE D for the purpose of amending the Salary Plan of the County to add a provision to increase Shift Differential amounts under Section 7, paragraph A, that was omitted from the Salary Plan Amendment previously adopted by CR-72-2025.

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

    Attachments

  23. Agenda Ready
    Agenda Letter

    Proposed letter to the Honorable Aisha N. Braveboy, County Executive, regarding the FY 2026-2028 Local Impact Grant (LIG) Multiyear Spending Plan.

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

    Attachments

  24. Committee Agenda Ready
    Agenda Letter

    Joint Capital Improvement Priorities Letter to the Inter-Agency Commission (IAC) on School Construction

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this Agenda Letter be authorized for Chair's signature. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  25. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF LAW for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Anthony D. Jones as the Acting Director of the Office of Law.

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Ivey, Hawkins, Watson and Oriadha.

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  26. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Ms. Stephanie D. Bridgeforth, as the Acting Director of the Office of Human Resources Management.

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Ivey, Hawkins, Watson, and Oriadha.

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  27. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Jose Villegas, as the Acting Director of the Office of Human Rights.

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Ivey, Hawkins, Adams-Stafford, Oriadha and Watson.

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  28. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF CENTRAL SERVICES for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. David Byrd as the Acting Director of the Office of Central Services.

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Ivey, Hawkins, Oriadha and Watson.

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  29. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A COUNTY-OWNED GROCERY STORE PILOT PROGRAM for the purpose of authorizing the development and completion of a six-month feasibility study to evaluate the potential for establishing a County-owned and operated grocery store in Prince George’s County; assessing site selection, financial viability, operational models, and community impact; and ensuring the store operates on a cost-neutral basis to the County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Fisher, that a new draft of this Resolution be substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  30. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SUPPORT FOR THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY for the purpose of expressing support for motion pictures, visual arts, commercial productions, and all other creative industries to invest in Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Adams-Stafford, seconded by Council Member Watson, that a new draft of this Resolution be substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  31. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY CIVIL RIGHTS MONUMENT COMMISSION for the purpose of establishing a commission to create and implement a plan to establish a civil rights monument in Prince George’s County to honor the historical contributions of county residents to the advancement of civil rights in Prince George’s County.

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Blegay, Burroughs, Watson, Oriadha, Dernoga, Ivey, Adams-Stafford, Harrison, and Fisher and referred to the Committee of the Whole.

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  32. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR HOUSING - IMPLEMENTATION DATE EXTENSION for the purpose of extending the implementation date for certain Prince George’s County Code and The Zoning Ordinance of Prince George’s County, Maryland laws regarding the County’s universal design for housing law; providing for a certain action regarding the Planning Board; and generally regarding universal design for housing.

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Ivey, Watson, Harrison, and Oriadha and referred to the Committee of the Whole.

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  33. Resolution Final Reading
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COMMON OWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES PROGRAM RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATION for the purpose of the County Council promulgation of rules and regulations governing the implementation and administration of the Common Ownership Communities Program.

    There was no action taken on this Resolution.

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  34. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ADEQUATE PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONSE TIME TEST TASK FORCE for the purpose of establishing the Adequate Public Safety Response Time Test Task Force to thoroughly examine the methodology, data accuracy, and real-world application of the existing response time test and recommend necessary revisions or alternatives that more effectively align with public safety goals and current resources.

    A motion was made by Council Member Blegay, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that a new draft of this Resolution be substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  35. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WORKGROUP for the purpose of establishing a Domestic Violence Workgroup and providing the purpose and objectives of the Workgroup, defining the composition of the Workgroup, and requiring the issuance of a report regarding domestic violence prevention and response in Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Fisher, seconded by Council Member Watson, that a new draft of this Resolution be substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  36. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING STOP SIGN MONITORING SYSTEMS - TOWN OF FOREST HEIGHTS for the purpose of providing County Council approval of locations for stop sign monitoring systems in the Town of Forest Heights; and generally regarding stop sign monitoring systems

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

    Attachments

  37. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY CIVIL RIGHTS MONUMENT COMMISSION for the purpose of establishing a commission to create and implement a plan to establish a civil rights monument in Prince George’s County to honor the historical contributions of county residents to the advancement of civil rights in Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Fisher, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  38. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR HOUSING - IMPLEMENTATION DATE EXTENSION for the purpose of extending the implementation date for certain Prince George’s County Code and The Zoning Ordinance of Prince George’s County, Maryland laws regarding the County’s universal design for housing law; providing for a certain action regarding the Planning Board; and generally regarding universal design for housing.

    A motion was made by Council Member Ivey, seconded by Council Member Watson, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  39. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (“PILOT”) AGREEMENT FOR THE FORT WASHINGTON BY VINTAGE PROJECT for the purpose of approving the terms and conditions of a Payments in Lieu of Taxes (“PILOT”) Agreement between Prince George’s County, Maryland (the “County”) and Fort Washington by Vintage, LP (the “Owner”).

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Hawkins, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  41. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY-OMNIBUS BILL for the purpose of reconciling certain terms, procedures, and other language of the new Zoning Ordinance, being Chapter 27, 2019 Laws of Prince George's County; revising certain procedures and regulations; and adding clarification language to further effectuate successful implementation of the County’s new, modern, streamlined Zoning Ordinance.
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  42. confirmed
    Appointment

    Appointment of the following individual as Director of the Department of Housing & Community Development of Prince George's County: Mr. Johnathan R. Butler

    A motion was made by Council Member Fisher, seconded by Council Member Watson, that this Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  43. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING ANIMAL CONTROL for the purpose of revising and adding certain definitions; increasing certain civil penalties; expanding the leash law; expanding the type of dangerous animals; providing for a certain provocation; requiring a certain special permit and fee; providing for a certain licensing fee; providing for a certain licensing penalty; lifting a certain ban; providing for a certain grandfather provision; providing for certain pet parenting or animal handling courses; providing for a pilot program to foster and adopt a certain specific dog breed under specific circumstances; providing for certain timeframes for permits and agreements and registration; providing for certain fines; providing for certain facilities to refer a certain specific dog breed to serve in a certain pilot program to be service animals; providing for certain spaying and neutering of a certain dog breed; providing for a certain re-lettering; and generally regarding animal control in the County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins, seconded by Council Member Watson, that this Council Bill be enacted. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  44. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - PERMITTED USES - QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS WITH DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE for the purpose of limiting the location of new quick-service restaurants with drive-through service by prohibiting such uses in residential zones and allowing such uses by special exception in certain commercial zones to address the unique adverse impacts associated with quick-service restaurants with drive-through service.

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

    Attachments

  45. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING MUNICIPALITIES - COUNTY USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMITS - APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION for the purpose of providing that the [Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement] applicant is required at the time a County use and occupancy permit application is made to provide a certain municipality with certain documents; and generally regarding use and occupancy permits in Prince George’s County.

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

    Attachments

  46. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY ANIMAL WELFARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE for the purpose of creating the Prince George’s County Animal Welfare Advisory Committee; providing for the powers and duties of the Committee; providing for the Committee composition, terms and officers; providing for meetings; providing for the Committee’s advice and annual report; and generally regarding animal welfare in the County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Fisher, that this Council Bill be enacted. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  47. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING SENIOR PROTECTIONS AND DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION for the purpose of amending the requirements for licensing, bonding, and operational conduct of door-to-door solicitors; establishing definitions for high-risk industries and seniors; requiring criminal background checks and mandatory consumer protection and elder fraud awareness training for certain applicants; increasing bond amounts for high-risk industries; requiring senior consumer rights disclosures; establishing a Solicitation Protection Rapid Response Force to investigate violations and conduct public outreach; and providing enhanced penalties for violations, including specific protections for seniors and restrictions on repeat offenders.

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

    Attachments

  48. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING NATIONAL BOARD-CERTIFIED TEACHER INCENTIVE PROGRAM MATCH for the purpose of establishing an enhanced incentive program to encourage National Board-Certified mathematics, science, and exceptional needs teachers to teach at low performing schools in Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Hawkins, that this Council Bill be enacted. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  49. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS INCENTIVE ACT for the purpose of stimulating the growth of locally owned and operated businesses by reducing the stifling burden of fees and charges on such businesses, thus fostering economic growth in Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Hawkins, that this Council Bill be enacted. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  50. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING YEAR-ROUND JOBS PROGRAM FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH for the purpose of establishing an employment program for low-income youth and young adults throughout the calendar year to improve socioeconomic outcomes for low-income youth and families in Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Hawkins, that this Council Bill be enacted. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  51. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT PRINCE GEORGE’S CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. (PGCOA) (CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS) for the purpose of amending the labor agreement by and between Prince George’s Correctional Officers’ Association, Inc. to add a provision to increase the Shift Differential amounts under Article 26, paragraph A, that was omitted from the Collective Bargaining Agreement previously approved as CB-59-2025.

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Fisher, that this Council Bill be enacted. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  52. Enacted
    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.

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Hawkins, that this Council Bill be enacted. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  53. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY PERSONNEL for the purpose of clarifying the Council County’s authority to implement personnel procedures; revising the grounds for performance-related disciplinary actions; and generally regarding County personnel law.

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

    Attachments

  54. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY PERSONNEL for the purpose of clarifying the Council County’s authority to implement personnel procedures; revising the grounds for performance-related disciplinary actions; and generally regarding County personnel law.

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

    Attachments

  55. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT AND REFERRAL TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS for the purpose of requiring a mandatory review by the Prince George's County Board of Ethics for any person found in violation of Prince George's County Code, Subtitle 2, Section 2, Division 46, Community Inclusiveness.

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

    Attachments

  56. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT AND REFERRAL TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS for the purpose of requiring a mandatory review by the Prince George's County Board of Ethics for any person found in violation of Prince George's County Code, Subtitle 2, Section 2, Division 46, Community Inclusiveness.

    A motion was made by Council Member Fisher, seconded by Council Member Hawkins, that this Council Bill be enacted. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  57. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING CRITICAL WORKFORCE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing the Critical Workforce Housing Assistance Program within the Housing Investment Trust Fund; providing eligibility standards for participation in the Program; providing for the assistance to be offered in the Program; providing for the application and approval process for Program assistance; and generally regarding the Housing Investment Trust Fund.

    A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins, seconded by Council Member Watson, that this Council Bill be enacted. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  58. Final
    RECESS

    Recess

    A motion was made by Council Member Dernoga, seconded by Chair Burroughs, that this meeting be recessed. The motion carried by an unanimous vote.

  59. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCEMENT OF COUNTY PROCUREMENT PRACTICES for the purpose of amending provisions of Subtitle 10A regarding administrative procedures, award of contracts, prohibited types of contracts, economic development and generally relating to procurements subject to Subtitle 10A.

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

    Attachments

  60. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING HOMEOWNERSHIP EQUITY PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing the Homeownership Equity Program for County residents; providing for the purposes and uses of the Homeownership Equity Program within the Housing Investment Trust Fund; providing for the funding and administration of the Homeownership Equity Program; providing for eligibility, terms, funding, property requirements for buyers; providing for loans for persons in select groups; providing for application intake, underwriting, closing support, post-purchase follow-up and approval of administrative rules and program guidelines; and generally regarding the Homeownership Equity Program.

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

    Attachments

  61. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING SICK LEAVE - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS for the purpose of providing for certain mandated paid sick leave for a County employee or employee's family member at legal proceedings; providing for certain definitions; providing for verification of certain sick leave; and generally regarding County personnel law and legal proceedings.

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

    Attachments

  62. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY REAL PROPERTY for declaring certain parcels of County-owned real property as surplus and no longer needed for County use.

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

    Attachments

  63. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A COUNTY-OWNED GROCERY STORE PILOT PROGRAM for the purpose of authorizing the development and completion of a six-month feasibility study to evaluate the potential for establishing a County-owned and operated grocery store in Prince George’s County; assessing site selection, financial viability, operational models, and community impact; and ensuring the store operates on a cost-neutral basis to the County.

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

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  64. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ADEQUATE PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONSE TIME TEST TASK FORCE for the purpose of establishing the Adequate Public Safety Response Time Test Task Force to thoroughly examine the methodology, data accuracy, and real-world application of the existing response time test and recommend necessary revisions or alternatives that more effectively align with public safety goals and current resources.

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

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  65. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SUPPORT FOR THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY for the purpose of expressing support for motion pictures, visual arts, commercial productions, and all other creative industries to invest in Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Adams-Stafford, seconded by Council Member Watson, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  66. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WORKGROUP for the purpose of establishing a Domestic Violence Workgroup and providing the purpose and objectives of the Workgroup, defining the composition of the Workgroup, and requiring the issuance of a report regarding domestic violence prevention and response in Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Fisher, seconded by Council Member Watson, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  67. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF LAW for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Anthony D. Jones as the Acting Director of the Office of Law.

    A motion was made by Council Member Olson, seconded by Council Member Hawkins, that the rules be suspended for this Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  68. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF LAW for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Anthony D. Jones as the Acting Director of the Office of Law.

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

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  69. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Ms. Stephanie D. Bridgeforth, as the Acting Director of the Office of Human Resources Management.

    A motion was made by Council Member Hawkins, seconded by Council Member Watson, that the rules be suspended for this Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  70. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Ms. Stephanie D. Bridgeforth, as the Acting Director of the Office of Human Resources Management.

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

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  71. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Jose Villegas, as the Acting Director of the Office of Human Rights.

    A motion was made by Council Member Olson, seconded by Council Member Watson, that the rules be suspended for this Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  72. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Jose Villegas, as the Acting Director of the Office of Human Rights.

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

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  73. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF CENTRAL SERVICES for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. David Byrd as the Acting Director of the Office of Central Services.

    A motion was made by Council Member Olson, seconded by Council Member Watson, that the rules be suspended for this Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  74. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF CENTRAL SERVICES for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. David Byrd as the Acting Director of the Office of Central Services.

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

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  75. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - PRINCIPAL USES - PERMITTED USES IN CGO ZONE for the purpose of amending the uses permitted in the Commercial, General and Office (CGO) Zone to encourage the conversion of existing office buildings into mixed-use developments.

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

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  76. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - PRINCIPAL USES - PERMITTED USES IN CGO ZONE for the purpose of amending the uses permitted in the Commercial, General and Office (CGO) Zone to encourage the conversion of existing office buildings into mixed-use developments.

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

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  77. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY-OMNIBUS BILL for the purpose of reconciling certain terms, procedures, and other language of the new Zoning Ordinance, being Chapter 27, 2019 Laws of Prince George's County; revising certain procedures and regulations; and adding clarification language to further effectuate successful implementation of the County’s new, modern, streamlined Zoning Ordinance.

    A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Ivey, that Amendment No.15 to CB-015-2024 be enacted. The motion failed by the following vote:

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  1. 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, and to consider pending or potential litigation and to consult with counsel to seek legal advice; specifically, to discuss the Office of the County Auditor.

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

  2. Final
    ADJOURN

    ADJOURN

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Watson, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by an unanimous vote.

  3. Approved
    Minutes

    County Council Minutes dated November 10, 2025

    These Minutes were approved.

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  4. Adopted
    Consent Agenda

    MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA

    A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Watson, that this Consent Agenda be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. confirmed
    Appointment

    Appointment of the following individual to the Prince George's County Planning Board: Dr. Billy Okoye Appointment Replacing: Dorothy F. Bailey Term Expiration: 6/15/2027

    The public hearing for this Appointment was held.

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  6. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING MINIMUM WAGE INDEXING for the purpose of indexing Prince George’s County’s minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index and addressing the adverse impact on Direct Support Professionals.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  7. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES AND SPEED MONITORING SYSTEMS for the purpose of providing for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program; providing for traffic studies by certain initiation to evaluate the installation of traffic calming devices on residential streets; providing for certain requests and a certain approval; providing for the timeline for the process of conducting a traffic study and making a determination on whether to install traffic calming devices; providing for appropriate approvals for traffic calming devices; providing for a certain consultation and for a reporting timeline for a final decision on the installation of speed monitoring systems; providing for a certain consultation and for a reporting timeline for a final decision on the installation of residential district speed monitoring systems; and generally regarding traffic calming devices and speed monitoring systems.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  8. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING WILDLIFE AND ANIMAL CONTROL for the purpose of creating a study and fee for protecting wildlife, general health, safety, and welfare of the citizens impacted by wildlife within the county, and the creation of a joint action plan to limit, control, and protect wildlife within the county.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  9. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDING THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS REQUIRED TO FILE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS for the purpose of revising the number of individuals required to file financial disclosure statements pursuant to Section 2-294 of the Prince George’s County Code to include the Integrity and Compliance Officer and the Deputy Integrity and Compliance Officer.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  10. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES BY LANDLORDS for the purpose of enhancing tenant protections under consumer protection laws in response to widespread issues facing tenants from landlord’s unfair or deceptive practices.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  11. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING A REVISED PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT for the purpose of revising the pilot project labor agreement targeting Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation CIP 4.66.0002 Curb and Road and Rehabilitation 2 construction projects by authorizing the Department to grant project labor agreement requirement waivers under certain conditions.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  12. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING POLICE - VEHICLE PURSUITS CONDUCT AND REPORTING - ZOEY’S LAW for the purpose of requiring annual reporting on vehicle pursuit data; and modifying mutual aid agreements between the Prince George’s County Police Department and local municipalities to ensure a uniform vehicle pursuit policy within the County.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  13. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS for the purpose of clarifying ambiguity with respect to requirements for seeking judicial review and aligning the appellate rights for administrative citations with those that are available for civil citations.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  14. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING CODE OF ETHICS for the purpose of amending the Prince George’s County Code of Ethics to prohibit a former Council Member’s compensated representation in certain matters in which they participated as a Council Member; and generally relating to the Prince George’s County Code of Ethics.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  15. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY-BASED MINORITY BUSINESS PARTICIPATION ON PROCUREMENTS OF GREATER THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) IN TOTAL VALUE for the purpose of requiring a certain percentage of County-based minority business enterprise participation in certain County contracts; and generally relating to the County-based small business assistance.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  16. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC - BIKE LANES AND BIKEWAYS for the purpose of providing certain definitions; providing for prohibiting motorized vehicles on bike lanes and bikeways with certain exceptions and generally regarding the prohibition with exceptions of motor vehicles on bike lanes and bikeways.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  17. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESS AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025 for the purpose of establishing a formal process for public transportation agencies to request and obtain access to private residential or commercial property for the purpose of installing or operating a public bus stop within Prince George’s County; providing for certain definitions; providing for an application and review process; providing for a certain property owner consent and public transit provider approval; providing for certain shuttle service [efforts] under certain circumstances; providing for certain approval; providing for property owner rights and protections; providing for implementation and regulations; and generally regarding public transit access authorization.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  18. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING AND PROPERTY STANDARDS - MODERATELY PRICED HOUSING PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing a voluntary moderately-priced dwelling unit program; identifying developments eligible to participate in the program; requiring the minimum delivery of moderately-priced units; providing for a binding agreement between participants and the County; providing for alternative methods to comply with unit delivery requirements; setting forth development incentives for program participation; specifying the eligibility requirements for households seeking to purchase moderately-priced dwelling units; establishing the limitations on the sale and resale of moderately-priced units; providing for administrative regulations governing the program; requiring annual reporting on the program; and generally relating to housing development in Prince George’s County.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  19. Third Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING NUISANCES for the purpose of clarifying the legislative intent of the County public and neighborhood nuisance law; adding a new prohibition on activities by promoters; providing for a member of the County Council to request a certain investigation within a certain period; providing for the prohibition by promoters for the operation of a public or neighborhood nuisance; providing for a certain notice by the Nuisance Abatement Board; providing for a certain attachment of outstanding fines to the real property's tax bill; providing for the timing of a certain written decision detailing the Board's final order or action; increasing fine amounts and providing for certain criminal and civil penalties; and generally regarding public and neighborhood nuisances.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  20. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONTRACT APPROVALS for the purpose of approving various multiyear contracts for the Office of Information Technology.

    The public hearing for this Resolution was held.

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  21. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONTRACT APPROVALS for the purpose of approving a multi-year contract to procure maintenance services for the County’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s communication equipment and supporting software.

    The public hearing for this Resolution was held.

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  22. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE for the purpose of endorsing the proposed redesignation of the Prince George’s County Enterprise Zone Focus Areas.

    The public hearing for this Resolution was held.

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  23. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of approving a certain transfer of appropriations within the Recreation Fund of the Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; and directing the restoration of low-priority project funding to the Administration Fund to ensure the immediate and long-term stability of critical operations and programs.

    The public hearing for this Resolution was held.

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  24. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING FISCAL YEAR (“FY”) 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT for the purpose of amending the Prince George’s County Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2026 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development by adding the New Carrollton - Affordable - Phase 4 project, an eligible activity not originally funded or described in the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan, and the reprogramming and reallocation of two million, five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) in HOME Investment Partnerships (“HOME”) Program funds from Annual Action Plans approved in prior fiscal years to support the New Carrollton - Affordable - Phase 4 project.

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

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  25. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (“PILOT”) AGREEMENT FOR THE NEW CARROLLTON - AFFORDABLE - PHASE 4 PROJECT for the purpose of approving the terms and conditions of a Payments in Lieu of Taxes (“PILOT”) Agreement between Prince George’s County, Maryland (the “County”) and Urban Atlantic Development LLC (the “Owner”).

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

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  26. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING HOUSING INVESTMENT TRUST FUND (“HITF”) FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT for the purpose of committing and allocating the amount of three million, five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000) in Prince George’s County Housing Investment Trust Fund (“HITF”) Program funds to the Flats at Glenridge Station project, an eligible activity, for gap financing of new affordable rental housing construction.

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

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  27. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (“PILOT”) AGREEMENT FOR THE FLATS AT GLENRIDGE STATION PROJECT for the purpose of approving the terms and conditions of a Payments in Lieu of Taxes (“PILOT”) Agreement between Prince George’s County, Maryland (the “County”) and Dominium Inc. (the “Owner”).

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

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  28. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE 2018 WATER AND SEWER PLAN (JUNE 2025 CYCLE OF AMENDMENTS) for the purpose of changing the water and sewer category designations of properties within the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan.

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

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  29. Committee Agenda Ready
    Agenda Letter

    Joint Capital Improvement Priorities Letter to the Inter-Agency Commission (IAC) on School Construction

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Blegay, that this Agenda Letter be discharged from Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  30. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING USE AND OCCUPANCY - NO CONSTRUCTION, NEW TENANT OR OWNER CHANGE - COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEE AND USE AND OCCUPANCY - NO CONSTRUCTION, NEW OWNER WITH EXISTING TENANT - COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEE for the purpose of requiring a certain use and occupancy permit fee to be paid by a new tenant or by a new owner, when a change in ownership occurs and no construction is required; requiring a certain use and occupancy commercial permit fee to be paid by the new owner, on behalf of the existing tenant when there is a change in ownership, only, and no construction is required; and generally regarding the payment of use and occupancy permit fees.

    The public hearing for this Resolution was held.

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  31. Approved
    Agenda Letter

    Proposed joint letter to the Honorable Ron Watson, Acting Chair, Prince George’s County Senate Delegation, and the Honorable Nicole Williams, Chair, Prince George’s County House Delegation, transmitting the County's State Legislative Priorities for the 2026 General Assembly Session.

    A motion was made by Council Member Fisher, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this Agenda Letter be authorized for Chair's signature. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  32. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION - PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MEMBERS - APPOINTMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC BALANCE for the purpose of addressing the geographic distribution and balance of the membership of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and confirming Dr. Billy Ifedi Okoye to serve as a member of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission of the Prince George’s County Planning Board to serve on a part-time basis.

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

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  33. Approved
    Agenda Letter

    Proposed letter to the Honorable Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland, The Honorable William Ferguson IV, Senate President, and The Honorable Adrienne A. Jones, Speaker of the House, supporting Governor Moore’s Mid-Decade Redistricting.

    A motion was made by Council Member Fisher, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this Agenda Letter be authorized for Chair's signature. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  35. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (“PILOT”) AGREEMENT FOR THE FORT WASHINGTON BY VINTAGE PROJECT for the purpose of approving the terms and conditions of a Payments in Lieu of Taxes (“PILOT”) Agreement between Prince George’s County, Maryland (the “County”) and Fort Washington by Vintage, LP (the “Owner”).

    This Resolution was rescheduled to a later date.

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  36. Approved
    Minutes

    County Council Minutes dated November 11, 2025

    These Minutes were approved.

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  37. Approved
    Minutes

    Board of Health Minutes dated November 10, 2025

    These Minutes were approved.

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  38. Third Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING APPLICATION PREPARATION, SUBMISSION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES AND DECISION STANDARDS for the purpose of amending certain definitions; amending pre-application requirements to require applicants to demonstrate the proposal’s conformance with applicable Master Plans; amending pre-application procedures to allow applicants to hold an informational consultation with relevant Council members; amending pre-application procedures to make neighborhood meeting notices publicly searchable; amending pre-application procedures to allow neighborhood meeting participants to become persons of record; amending certain development application submittal requirements to demonstrate the proposal’s conformance with applicable Master Plans; and amending the decision standards for approval of detailed site plan and special exception applications to include Master Plan consistency as a required standard for site plan approval.

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

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  39. confirmed
    Appointment

    Appointment of the following individual to the Prince George's County Planning Board: Dr. Billy Okoye Appointment Replacing: Dorothy F. Bailey Term Expiration: 6/15/2027

    A motion was made by Council Member Blegay, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  40. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING POLICE - VEHICLE PURSUITS CONDUCT AND REPORTING - ZOEY’S LAW for the purpose of requiring annual reporting on vehicle pursuit data; and modifying mutual aid agreements between the Prince George’s County Police Department and local municipalities to ensure a uniform vehicle pursuit policy within the County.

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

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  41. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS for the purpose of clarifying ambiguity with respect to requirements for seeking judicial review and aligning the appellate rights for administrative citations with those that are available for civil citations.

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

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  42. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING MINIMUM WAGE INDEXING for the purpose of indexing Prince George’s County’s minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index and addressing the adverse impact on Direct Support Professionals.

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

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  43. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC - BIKE LANES AND BIKEWAYS for the purpose of providing certain definitions; providing for prohibiting motorized vehicles on bike lanes and bikeways with certain exceptions and generally regarding the prohibition with exceptions of motor vehicles on bike lanes and bikeways.

    A motion was made by Council Member Olson, seconded by Council Member Watson, that this Council Bill be enacted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  44. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESS AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025 for the purpose of establishing a formal process for public transportation agencies to request and obtain access to private residential or commercial property for the purpose of installing or operating a public bus stop within Prince George’s County; providing for certain definitions; providing for an application and review process; providing for a certain property owner consent and public transit provider approval; providing for certain shuttle service [efforts] under certain circumstances; providing for certain approval; providing for property owner rights and protections; providing for implementation and regulations; and generally regarding public transit access authorization.

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

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  45. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING AND PROPERTY STANDARDS - MODERATELY PRICED HOUSING PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing a voluntary moderately-priced dwelling unit program; identifying developments eligible to participate in the program; requiring the minimum delivery of moderately-priced units; providing for a binding agreement between participants and the County; providing for alternative methods to comply with unit delivery requirements; setting forth development incentives for program participation; specifying the eligibility requirements for households seeking to purchase moderately-priced dwelling units; establishing the limitations on the sale and resale of moderately-priced units; providing for administrative regulations governing the program; requiring annual reporting on the program; and generally relating to housing development in Prince George’s County.

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

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  46. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDING THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS REQUIRED TO FILE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS for the purpose of revising the number of individuals required to file financial disclosure statements pursuant to Section 2-294 of the Prince George’s County Code to include the Integrity and Compliance Officer and the Deputy Integrity and Compliance Officer.

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

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  47. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES AND SPEED MONITORING SYSTEMS for the purpose of providing for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program; providing for traffic studies by certain initiation to evaluate the installation of traffic calming devices on residential streets; providing for certain requests and a certain approval; providing for the timeline for the process of conducting a traffic study and making a determination on whether to install traffic calming devices; providing for appropriate approvals for traffic calming devices; providing for a certain consultation and for a reporting timeline for a final decision on the installation of speed monitoring systems; providing for a certain consultation and for a reporting timeline for a final decision on the installation of residential district speed monitoring systems; and generally regarding traffic calming devices and speed monitoring systems.

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

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  48. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING WILDLIFE AND ANIMAL CONTROL for the purpose of creating a study and fee for protecting wildlife, general health, safety, and welfare of the citizens impacted by wildlife within the county, and the creation of a joint action plan to limit, control, and protect wildlife within the county.

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

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  49. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES BY LANDLORDS for the purpose of enhancing tenant protections under consumer protection laws in response to widespread issues facing tenants from landlord’s unfair or deceptive practices.

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

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  50. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING A REVISED PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT for the purpose of revising the pilot project labor agreement targeting Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation CIP 4.66.0002 Curb and Road and Rehabilitation 2 construction projects by authorizing the Department to grant project labor agreement requirement waivers under certain conditions.

    A motion was made by Council Member Blegay, seconded by Council Member Watson, that this Council Bill be enacted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  51. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING CODE OF ETHICS for the purpose of amending the Prince George’s County Code of Ethics to prohibit a former Council Member’s compensated representation in certain matters in which they participated as a Council Member; and generally relating to the Prince George’s County Code of Ethics.

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

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  52. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY-BASED MINORITY BUSINESS PARTICIPATION ON PROCUREMENTS OF GREATER THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) IN TOTAL VALUE for the purpose of requiring a certain percentage of County-based minority business enterprise participation in certain County contracts; and generally relating to the County-based small business assistance.

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

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  53. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING USE AND OCCUPANCY - NO CONSTRUCTION, NEW TENANT OR OWNER CHANGE - COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEE AND USE AND OCCUPANCY - NO CONSTRUCTION, NEW OWNER WITH EXISTING TENANT - COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEE for the purpose of requiring a certain use and occupancy permit fee to be paid by a new tenant or by a new owner, when a change in ownership occurs and no construction is required; requiring a certain use and occupancy commercial permit fee to be paid by the new owner, on behalf of the existing tenant when there is a change in ownership, only, and no construction is required; and generally regarding the payment of use and occupancy permit fees.

    A motion was made by Council Member Olson, seconded by Council Member Watson, that a new draft of this Resolution be substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  54. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING USE AND OCCUPANCY - NO CONSTRUCTION, NEW TENANT OR OWNER CHANGE - COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEE AND USE AND OCCUPANCY - NO CONSTRUCTION, NEW OWNER WITH EXISTING TENANT - COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEE for the purpose of requiring a certain use and occupancy permit fee to be paid by a new tenant or by a new owner, when a change in ownership occurs and no construction is required; requiring a certain use and occupancy commercial permit fee to be paid by the new owner, on behalf of the existing tenant when there is a change in ownership, only, and no construction is required; and generally regarding the payment of use and occupancy permit fees.

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

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  55. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONTRACT APPROVALS for the purpose of approving various multiyear contracts for the Office of Information Technology.

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Adams-Stafford, that a new draft of this Resolution be substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  56. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONTRACT APPROVALS for the purpose of approving various multiyear contracts for the Office of Information Technology.

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Fisher, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  57. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONTRACT APPROVALS for the purpose of approving a multi-year contract to procure maintenance services for the County’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s communication equipment and supporting software.

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Fisher, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  58. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of approving a certain transfer of appropriations within the Recreation Fund of the Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; and directing the restoration of low-priority project funding to the Administration Fund to ensure the immediate and long-term stability of critical operations and programs.

    A motion was made by Council Member Fisher, seconded by Council Member Watson, that a new draft of this Resolution be substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  59. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of approving a certain transfer of appropriations within the Recreation Fund of the Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; and directing the restoration of low-priority project funding to the Administration Fund to ensure the immediate and long-term stability of critical operations and programs.

    A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Fisher, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  60. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE for the purpose of endorsing the proposed redesignation of the Prince George’s County Enterprise Zone Focus Areas.

    A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Watson, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  61. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION - PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MEMBERS - APPOINTMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC BALANCE for the purpose of addressing the geographic distribution and balance of the membership of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and confirming Dr. Billy Ifedi Okoye to serve as a member of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission of the Prince George’s County Planning Board to serve on a part-time basis.

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Burroughs, Watson, Blegay, Oriadha, Fisher and Ivey.

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  62. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION - PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MEMBERS - APPOINTMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC BALANCE for the purpose of addressing the geographic distribution and balance of the membership of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and confirming Dr. Billy Ifedi Okoye to serve as a member of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission of the Prince George’s County Planning Board to serve on a part-time basis.

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Watson, that the rules be suspended for this Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  63. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION - PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MEMBERS - APPOINTMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC BALANCE for the purpose of addressing the geographic distribution and balance of the membership of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and confirming Dr. Billy Ifedi Okoye to serve as a member of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission of the Prince George’s County Planning Board to serve on a part-time basis.

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

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  64. Committee Agenda Ready
    Agenda Letter

    Joint Capital Improvement Priorities Letter to the Inter-Agency Commission (IAC) on School Construction

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Blegay, that this Agenda Letter be referred to the Committee of the Whole. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  65. Third Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING APPLICATION PREPARATION, SUBMISSION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES AND DECISION STANDARDS for the purpose of amending certain definitions; amending pre-application requirements to require applicants to demonstrate the proposal’s conformance with applicable Master Plans; amending pre-application procedures to allow applicants to hold an informational consultation with relevant Council members; amending pre-application procedures to make neighborhood meeting notices publicly searchable; amending pre-application procedures to allow neighborhood meeting participants to become persons of record; amending certain development application submittal requirements to demonstrate the proposal’s conformance with applicable Master Plans; and amending the decision standards for approval of detailed site plan and special exception applications to include Master Plan consistency as a required standard for site plan approval.

    A motion was made by Council Member Dernoga, seconded by Council Member Blegay, that this Council Bill be enacted. The motion failed by the following vote:

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  66. Final
    RECESS

    Recess

    A motion was made by Chair Burroughs that this meeting be recessed. The motion carried by an unanimous vote.

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    ADJOURN

    ADJOURN

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Chair Burroughs, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by an unanimous vote.

  3. Committee Agenda Ready
    Appointment

    Appointment of the following individual to the Prince George's County Planning Board: Tracy Simpson Appointment Replacing: Shuanise Washington Term Expiration: 6/15/2028

    This Appointment was withdrawn by the County Executive.

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