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  1. 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.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  2. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SETTLEMENT TRANSPARENCY for the purpose of promoting transparency with respect to settlement agreements for actions involving Prince George’s County Government or its employees.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  3. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT FAIRNESS ACT FOR RETURNING CITIZENS for the purpose of prohibiting employers in Prince George’s County from inquiring into or considering certain past criminal records of prospective job applicants, subject to certain exemptions.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  4. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND GOOD GOVERNMENT for the purpose of requiring the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit a statement to the Council describing the fiscal impact of each bill before Council action; specifying the contents of the fiscal impact statement; and generally amending the law governing the consideration of bills by the County Council.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  5. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL IMPACT GRANT FUNDS for the purpose of requiring the annual allocation of a certain percentage of Annual Local Gaming Revenue to youth and young adult employment readiness and financial literary transition programs or housing stability programs for senior citizens; and generally relating to local impact grant funds.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  6. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNDERSERVED YOUTH EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 2024 for the purpose of requiring that at least fifty percent (50%) of the positions of any youth employment program funded by the Prince George’s County Government shall be reserved for youth and young adults from households making thirty percent (30%) or less of the Washington DC Area Median Income, subject to certain conditions.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  7. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPEAL OF THE NORTHERN GATEWAY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT for the purpose of repealing the establishment of a business improvement district in the Northern Gateway.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  8. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of abolishing, reallocating and adding classes of work and adding a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) category to the Classification Plan of the County.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  9. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $40,205,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Public Safety Facilities (including Fire Department Facilities), including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  10. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $194,380,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Community College Facilities, including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  11. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR COUNTY BUILDINGS for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $96,720,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of County Buildings including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  12. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $311,873,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Public Works and Transportation Facilities, (including roads and bridges, parking lots, and maintenance facilities), including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  13. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR LIBRARY FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $17,284,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Library Facilities including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  14. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY - BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS for the purpose of codifying the process by which districts within Prince George’s County may establish a Business Improvement District.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  15. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF SECTION 815, CHARTER OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY for the purpose of proposing an amendment to Section 815 of the Charter of Prince George's County to provide that during any fiscal year, no agency of County government may exceed the number of positions for that agency as approved in the operating budget without the prior approval of the Council; and generally regarding staffing level increases.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  16. Failed
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF SECTION 313, CHARTER OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY for the purpose of proposing an amendment to Section 313 of the Charter of Prince George's County to provide for the repeal of the County Auditor’s five-year term, with five-year term discretionary renewals, to provide that the County Auditor may be removed for cause by a two-thirds vote of the full Council, and generally regarding the County Auditor.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  17. Failed
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS-EXTENSION OF TIME FOR ACCESS TO PRIOR SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS for the purpose of amending the time for applications to be approved and considered under the prior Subdivision Regulations from two (2) years to four (4) years, or from April 1, 2024, to April 1, 2026.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  18. Public Hearing
    Appointment

    Appointment of the following individuals to the Prince George’s County Redevelopment Authority Board: Ms. Alicia A. Doney Reappointment Term Expiration: 7/28/2027 Ms. Michelle L. Rice Reappointment Term Expiration: 7/28/2027

    The public hearing for this Appointment was held.

    Attachments

  19. Public Hearing
    Appointment

    Appointment of the following individual to the Board of Ethics for Prince George's County: Dr. Kara N. Hunt Appointment Replacing: Cassandra Burckhalter Term Expiration: 12/1/2026

    The public hearing for this Appointment was held.

    Attachments

  20. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PERMANENT RENT STABILIZATION AND PROTECTION ACT OF 2024 for the purpose of establishing permanent protections for renters against excessive rent increases and generally stabilizing rent prices in Prince George’s County, subject to certain conditions.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

    Attachments

  21. Final
    Agenda Letter

    Proposed letter to Jennifer A. Jenkins, Council Administrator, regarding appointments to the Board of Appeals.

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

    Attachments

  22. Agenda Ready
    Briefing

    COUNCIL MEMBER WORKGROUP UPDATES

  23. Agenda Ready
    Minutes

    County Council Minutes dated July 9, 2024

    These Minutes were approved.

    Attachments

  24. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA

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

  25. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONTRACT APPROVALS for the purpose of approving a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to clearly allocate the Board of Education of Prince George’s County’s (PGCPS), Prince George’s County’s (the County), the Interagency Commission on School’s (IAC), and the Maryland Stadium Authority’s (MSA) roles, rights and responsibilities with respect to funding and oversight for the PGCPS’s Public-Private Partnership for the Design, Construction, Financing and Maintenance of the County’s Alternative Construction Financing Package (the Phase 2 Project).

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

    Attachments

  26. introduction and referral
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE 2018 WATER AND SEWER PLAN (JUNE 2024 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 Blegay, Ivey, Harrison and Hawkins and referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee.

    Attachments

  27. Second Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING COMMON OWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES - ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION for the purpose of adding Commissioners to Commission on Common Ownership Communities; providing for the terms and geographical requirements of Commission members; providing for certain powers; providing for certain definitions; providing for alternative dispute resolution and the exhaustion of administrative remedies; providing for a request for relief from a stay; providing for acceptance of jurisdiction of complaints; providing for the production of evidence; providing for mediation and dismissal before a hearing; providing for a hearing panel; providing for an administrative hearing; providing for the settlement of disputes and assistance to parties; and generally relating to alternative dispute resolution in common ownership communities.

    This Council Bill was introduced by Council Members Blegay, Dernoga, Watson, Olson, Ivey, Oriadha and Fisher.

    Attachments

  28. Second Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING BID AND CONTRACT SECURITY for the purpose of amending a provision of Subtitle 10A to address the challenges experienced in the marketplace to implement the current County bonding requirements; to ensure the County and its subcontracting community has adequate security for its protection in construction projects.

    This Council Bill was introduced by Council Members Ivey, Blegay, Watson, Harrison, Fisher, Hawkins, Oriadha and Burroughs.

    Attachments

  29. Second Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of amending the Classification Plan of the County to reallocate the grade for a certain class of work.

    This Council Bill was introduced by Council Members Ivey, Fisher, Blegay, Watson, Harrison and Dernoga.

    Attachments

  30. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE CASSIDY APARTMENTS 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 KCG SSP Capital Heights, LP (the “Owner”), for the acquisition and development of the Cassidy Apartments and paying certain other costs associated therewith (collectively, the “Project”).

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

    Attachments

  31. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PUBLIC SAFETY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SURCHARGE for the purpose of adjusting the Public Safety and Behavioral Health Surcharge for Fiscal Year 2025, beginning July 1, 2024, as required by State law.

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

    Attachments

  32. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SCHOOL FACILITIES SURCHARGE for the purpose of adjusting the School Facilities Surcharge for Fiscal Year 2025, beginning July 1, 2024, as required by State law.

    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

  33. Final
    Briefing

    SUMMER YOUTH INTERN PRESENTATION

    This Briefing was held.

  34. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Pamela Ford Dickerson as Acting Director of the Office of Procurement.

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Blegay, Watson, Dernoga, Ivey, Harrison, Fisher, Hawkins and Oriadha.

    Attachments

  35. Final
    Agenda Letter

    Proposed joint letter to Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein, Chairman, and Mr. Jon Kromm, Executive Director, Health Services Cost Review Commission, regarding support for University of Maryland Capital Region Health.

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

    Attachments

  36. introduction and referral
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of transferring certain appropriations and expenditures between certain programs in the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget for the Recreation Fund.

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

    Attachments

  37. Final
    Agenda Letter

    Proposed Correspondence to Lolita E. Walker, Chairperson, Board of Education, supporting their FY25 Budget Reconciliation.

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

    Attachments

  38. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE BLAIR-SMITH HOUSE AND THE FLYNN-STECK HOUSE for the purpose of approving the designations of the Blair-Smith House (Documented Property 68-010-94) and the Flynn-Steck House (Documented Property 68-074-04) as Historic Sites in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Member Olson.

    Attachments

  39. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE LISTING OF LOCAL QUESTIONS ON THE 2024 BALLOT for the purpose of designating the order and form in which local questions shall be placed on the 2024 ballot and matters related thereto.

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Ivey, Dernoga, Watson, Harrison, Hawkins and Fisher.

    Attachments

  40. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Jared McCarthy as Acting Director of the Office of Human Resources.

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Dernoga, Watson, Ivey, Harrison, Hawkins and Olson.

    Attachments

  41. Public Hearing
    Appointment

    Appointment of the following individual to the Board of Ethics for Prince George's County: Dr. Kara N. Hunt Appointment Replacing: Cassandra Burckhalter Term Expiration: 12/1/2026

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

    Attachments

  42. Public Hearing
    Appointment

    Appointment of the following individuals to the Prince George’s County Redevelopment Authority Board: Ms. Alicia A. Doney Reappointment Term Expiration: 7/28/2027 Ms. Michelle L. Rice Reappointment Term Expiration: 7/28/2027

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

    Attachments

  43. Failed
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS-EXTENSION OF TIME FOR ACCESS TO PRIOR SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS for the purpose of amending the time for applications to be approved and considered under the prior Subdivision Regulations from two (2) years to four (4) years, or from April 1, 2024, to April 1, 2026.

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

    Attachments

  44. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR COUNTY BUILDINGS for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $96,720,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of County Buildings including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.

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

    Attachments

  45. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR LIBRARY FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $17,284,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Library Facilities including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.

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

    Attachments

  46. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR PRINCE GEORGE'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $194,380,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Community College Facilities, including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.

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

    Attachments

  47. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $311,873,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Public Works and Transportation Facilities, (including roads and bridges, parking lots, and maintenance facilities), including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.

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

    Attachments

  48. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING BORROWING TO FINANCE CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES for the purpose of authorizing Prince George's County, Maryland, to borrow money upon its full faith and credit at any time and from time to time, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $40,205,000 to finance the design, construction, reconstruction, extension, acquisition, improvement, enlargement, alteration, renovation, relocation, rehabilitation, or repair of Public Safety Facilities (including Fire Department Facilities), including the acquisition and development of sites therefor, the architectural and engineering services incident thereto, and the acquisition and installation of necessary fixed permanent equipment therefor, prescribing terms and conditions upon which bonds issued pursuant to this Act shall be issued and sold and other incidental details with respect thereto; providing generally for the issuance of such bonds and providing for such borrowing to be submitted to a referendum of the legal voters of the County.

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

    Attachments

  49. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF SECTION 815, CHARTER OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY for the purpose of proposing an amendment to Section 815 of the Charter of Prince George's County to provide that during any fiscal year, no agency of County government may exceed the number of positions for that agency as approved in the operating budget without the prior approval of the Council; and generally regarding staffing level increases.

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

    Attachments

  50. Failed
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF SECTION 313, CHARTER OF PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY for the purpose of proposing an amendment to Section 313 of the Charter of Prince George's County to provide for the repeal of the County Auditor’s five-year term, with five-year term discretionary renewals, to provide that the County Auditor may be removed for cause by a two-thirds vote of the full Council, and generally regarding the County Auditor.

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

    Attachments

  51. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SETTLEMENT TRANSPARENCY for the purpose of promoting transparency with respect to settlement agreements for actions involving Prince George’s County Government or its employees.

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

    Attachments

  52. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND GOOD GOVERNMENT for the purpose of requiring the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit a statement to the Council describing the fiscal impact of each bill before Council action; specifying the contents of the fiscal impact statement; and generally amending the law governing the consideration of bills by the County Council.

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

    Attachments

  53. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT FAIRNESS ACT FOR RETURNING CITIZENS for the purpose of prohibiting employers in Prince George’s County from inquiring into or considering certain past criminal records of prospective job applicants, subject to certain exemptions.

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

    Attachments

  54. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT FAIRNESS ACT FOR RETURNING CITIZENS for the purpose of prohibiting employers in Prince George’s County from inquiring into or considering certain past criminal records of prospective job applicants, subject to certain exemptions.

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

    Attachments

  55. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL IMPACT GRANT FUNDS for the purpose of requiring the annual allocation of a certain percentage of Annual Local Gaming Revenue to youth and young adult employment readiness and financial literary transition programs or housing stability programs for senior citizens; and generally relating to local impact grant funds.

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

    Attachments

  56. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNDERSERVED YOUTH EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 2024 for the purpose of requiring that at least fifty percent (50%) of the positions of any youth employment program funded by the Prince George’s County Government shall be reserved for youth and young adults from households making thirty percent (30%) or less of the Washington DC Area Median Income, subject to certain conditions.

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

    Attachments

  57. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of abolishing, reallocating and adding classes of work and adding a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) category to the Classification Plan of 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

  58. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPEAL OF THE NORTHERN GATEWAY BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT for the purpose of repealing the establishment of a business improvement district in the Northern Gateway.

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

    Attachments

  59. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY - BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS for the purpose of codifying the process by which districts within Prince George’s County may establish a Business Improvement District.

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

    Attachments

  60. Agenda Ready
    RECESS

    RECESS

    A motion was made by Council Member Olson, seconded by Vice Chair Harrison, that this meeting be recessed. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

  61. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PERMANENT RENT STABILIZATION AND PROTECTION ACT OF 2024 for the purpose of establishing permanent protections for renters against excessive rent increases and generally stabilizing rent prices in Prince George’s County, subject to certain conditions.

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

    Attachments

  62. 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 Olson, seconded by Council Member Blegay, that this Council Bill be amended. The motion failed by the following vote:

    Attachments

  63. 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 Vice Chair Harrison, seconded by Council Member Hawkins, that this Council Bill be amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Attachments

  64. 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 Chair Ivey, seconded by Council Member Fisher, that the rules be suspended for this Council Bill. The motion failed by the following vote:

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  65. 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 Vice Chair Harrison, seconded by Council Member Fisher, that this Council Bill be amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  66. 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 Vice Chair Harrison, seconded by Council Member Fisher, that this Council Bill be enacted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  67. Draft
    None

    Recess

    Chair Ivey announced that there would be a short recess.

  68. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Pamela Ford Dickerson as Acting Director of the Office of Procurement.

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

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  69. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Pamela Ford Dickerson as Acting Director of the Office of Procurement.

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Harrison, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Resolution be adopted. 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 for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Jared McCarthy as Acting Director of the Office of Human Resources.

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

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  71. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Jared McCarthy as Acting Director of the Office of Human Resources.

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

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  72. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE BLAIR-SMITH HOUSE AND THE FLYNN-STECK HOUSE for the purpose of approving the designations of the Blair-Smith House (Documented Property 68-010-94) and the Flynn-Steck House (Documented Property 68-074-04) as Historic Sites in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

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

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  73. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE BLAIR-SMITH HOUSE AND THE FLYNN-STECK HOUSE for the purpose of approving the designations of the Blair-Smith House (Documented Property 68-010-94) and the Flynn-Steck House (Documented Property 68-074-04) as Historic Sites in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

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

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  74. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE LISTING OF LOCAL QUESTIONS ON THE 2024 BALLOT for the purpose of designating the order and form in which local questions shall be placed on the 2024 ballot and matters related thereto.

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

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  75. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE LISTING OF LOCAL QUESTIONS ON THE 2024 BALLOT for the purpose of designating the order and form in which local questions shall be placed on the 2024 ballot and matters related thereto.

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

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    TRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS PROPOSED HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION AS TO CERTAIN PROPERTY IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY (DIGEST OF TESTIMONY) Designation of two (2) properties in Prince George’s County as Historic Sites; specifically, the Blair-Smith House (Documented Property 68-010-94); and the Flynn-Steck House (Documented Property 68-074-04). Thomas Gross, Planning Supervisor Historic Preservation Section, Countywide Planning Division

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