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General Assembly Committee
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    Sitting As The Committee Of The Whole
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    1. introduction and referral
      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.

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

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    County Council
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    5. Introduction and Adoption
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING IMPROVING POLICE AND DRIVER INTERACTIONS DURING TRAFFIC STOPS for the purpose of extending the deadline established in CR-077-2025 for submission of the driver handbook concerning police and driver interactions during traffic stops; providing for an additional sixty (60) days to complete the handbook; and generally relating to the implementation of CR-077-2025.

      This Resolution was introduced

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    6. Agenda Ready
      Minutes

      County Council Minutes dated January 9, 2026

      This Minutes was approved

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    7. Agenda Ready
      Minutes

      County Council Minutes dated January 20, 2026

      This Minutes was approved

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    8. Agenda Ready
      Agenda Letter

      Proposed 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 position of the Prince George's County Council on proposed legislation.

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

    9. Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      DATA CENTER TASK FORCE FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Anthony Jones, Esq., Co-Chair, Data Center Task Force Darryl Barnes, Chairman, Prince George’s Planning Board Chairman James Hunt, MPA, Acting Planning Director, Prince George’s Planning Department Elaine Asal, Principal, Strategy Director Strategy Practice Area Leader, Southeast, Gensler Evan Todtz, AICP, Urban Design/Planner, Gensler Hadar Boker, Design Strategist, Gensler

      This Briefing was Briefing held

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    10. Agenda Ready
      Executive Session

      Motion to convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 3-305 (b)(1), (7), and (8), 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 status of personnel of the County Council.

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

    11. Presentation and referral
      Council Bill

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

      This Council Bill was presented and referred

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    12. Introduction and Adoption
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE 2007 APPROVED WESTPHALIA SECTOR PLAN AND SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT for the purpose of terminating a major amendment to the 2007 Approved Westphalia Sector Plan (2007 Sector Plan), which covers a portion of Planning Area 78 of the Maryland-Washington Regional District in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and terminating a concurrent sectional map amendment for the project pursuant to Part 3 of the Zoning Ordinance.

      This Resolution was introduced

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    13. Agenda Ready
      Agenda Letter

      Proposed letter to the Honorable Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland, The Honorable William Ferguson IV, Senate President, and The Honorable Josa Pena Melnyk, Speaker of the House, supporting Governor Moore’s redistricting recommendations.

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

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    14. Introduction and Adoption
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE 2007 APPROVED WESTPHALIA SECTOR PLAN AND SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT for the purpose of terminating a major amendment to the 2007 Approved Westphalia Sector Plan (2007 Sector Plan), which covers a portion of Planning Area 78 of the Maryland-Washington Regional District in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and terminating a concurrent sectional map amendment for the project pursuant to Part 3 of the Zoning Ordinance.

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

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    15. Introduction and Adoption
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE 2007 APPROVED WESTPHALIA SECTOR PLAN AND SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT for the purpose of terminating a major amendment to the 2007 Approved Westphalia Sector Plan (2007 Sector Plan), which covers a portion of Planning Area 78 of the Maryland-Washington Regional District in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and terminating a concurrent sectional map amendment for the project pursuant to Part 3 of the Zoning Ordinance.

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

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    16. To Committee
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual to the Board of Ethics for Prince George’s County: Dr. Gerald T. Folsom Appointment Replacing: Melanie Barr-Brooks Term Expiration: 12/1/2027

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

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    17. To Committee
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual to the Board of Ethics for Prince George’s County: Ms. Lori Mari Matthews Appointment Replacing: Vacant Term Expiration: 12/1/2026

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

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    18. Introduction and Adoption
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING IMPROVING POLICE AND DRIVER INTERACTIONS DURING TRAFFIC STOPS for the purpose of extending the deadline established in CR-077-2025 for submission of the driver handbook concerning police and driver interactions during traffic stops; providing for an additional sixty (60) days to complete the handbook; and generally relating to the implementation of CR-077-2025.

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

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    19. Introduction and Adoption
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING IMPROVING POLICE AND DRIVER INTERACTIONS DURING TRAFFIC STOPS for the purpose of extending the deadline established in CR-077-2025 for submission of the driver handbook concerning police and driver interactions during traffic stops; providing for an additional sixty (60) days to complete the handbook; and generally relating to the implementation of CR-077-2025.

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

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    Education And Workforce Development Committee
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      Transfer Request & Reconciliation

      FY 2026 - Board of Education Financial Review and Transfer Request #1
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    County Council
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    Special Meeting

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      Briefing

      DISTRICT 4 COUNTY COUNCIL VACANCY - INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING The District 4 County Council office is vacant, effective January 16, 2026, due to the resignation of the incumbent. Pursuant to County Code Section 2-104(j), “When there is a vacancy in the office of a Council Member that occurs during the last year of a term, a majority of the remaining members of the Council shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy within thirty (30) calendar days.” QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Individuals must be a resident of Prince George's County and a have been a qualified voter of their respective Council district for at least one year. The County Council of Prince George's County, Maryland, will hold the following informational briefing for the public to hear from those under consideration by the Council.

      This Briefing was held.

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      Appointment

      Appointment of Council Member to Represent Fourth Councilmanic District:

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

    County Council
    Agenda

    **The Agenda Is Subject To Change Up To Five (5) Calendar Days Prior To The Noted Date.**

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      Minutes

      County Council Minutes dated January 27, 2026

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      Agenda Letter

      Proposed 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 position of the Prince George's County Council on proposed legislation.

    3. Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      PROPOSED STATE OF MARYLAND HOUSING LEGISLATION Dominic Butchko, Director of Intergovernmental Relations, Maryland Association of Counties The Honorable Thomas Dernoga, Council Member, District 1

    Government Operations And Fiscal Policy Committee
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    1. To Committee
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual to the Board of Ethics for Prince George’s County: Dr. Gerald T. Folsom Appointment Replacing: Melanie Barr-Brooks Term Expiration: 12/1/2027

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

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    2. To Committee
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual to the Board of Ethics for Prince George’s County: Ms. Lori Mari Matthews Appointment Replacing: Vacant Term Expiration: 12/1/2026

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

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    3. Committee Agenda Ready
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual as the County Attorney for Prince George's County: Mr. Anthony Jones Appointment

      A motion was made by Council Member Blegay, seconded by Council Member Ivey, that this Appointment be Favorably recommended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Sitting As The District Council
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    1. Pending Finality ZHE
      Special Exception/AC

      901 and 903 Cypresstree Drive

      A motion was made by Council Member Adams-Stafford, seconded by Council Member Ivey, that this Special Exception/AC be waived election to review. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    2. Pending Finality ZHE
      Special Exception (Prior Ordinance)

      Tranquility Ridge

      A motion was made by Council Member Burroughs, seconded by Council Member Harrison, that this Special Exception (Prior Ordinance) be waived election to review. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    3. Pending Finality ZHE
      Special Exception/AC

      Sterling Care Hillhaven

      A motion was made by Council Member Dernoga, seconded by Vice Chair Olson, that this Special Exception/AC be waived election to review. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    4. Pending Finality ZHE
      Special Exception

      Donald V. Borgwardt Funeral Home

      This Special Exception was deferred

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    5. Pending Finality PB
      Detailed Site Plan (Prior Ordinance)

      The Promise

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Olson, seconded by Council Member Ivey, that this Detailed Site Plan (Prior Ordinance) be waived election to review. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    6. Pending Finality PB
      Departure from Design Standards

      The Promise

      A motion was made by Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Burroughs, that this Departure from Design Standards be waived election to review. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    7. Pending Finality PB
      Detailed Site Plan (Prior Ordinance)

      Ourisman of Bowie

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Olson, seconded by Council Member Ivey, that this Detailed Site Plan (Prior Ordinance) be waived election to review. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    8. Pending Finality PB
      Detailed Site Plan

      Freeway Airport

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

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    9. Pending Finality PB
      Detailed Site Plan

      Junica Brandywine

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

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    10. Pending Finality PB
      Detailed Site Plan (Prior Ordinance)

      National View

      A motion was made by Council Member Burroughs, seconded by Council Member Ivey, that this Detailed Site Plan (Prior Ordinance) be waived election to review. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    11. Pending Finality PB
      Departure from Design Standards

      National View

      A motion was made by Council Member Burroughs, seconded by Council Member Harrison, that this Departure from Design Standards be waived election to review. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    12. Pending Finality PB
      Departure from Design Standards

      Fairview

      A motion was made by Council Member Adams-Stafford, seconded by Council Member Ivey, that this Departure from Design Standards be waived election to review. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    13. Pending Finality PB
      Detailed Site Plan (Prior Ordinance)

      Fairview

      A motion was made by Council Member Adams-Stafford, seconded by Vice Chair Olson, that this Detailed Site Plan (Prior Ordinance) be waived election to review. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    14. Agenda Ready
      Minutes

      District Council Minutes Dated November 24, 2025

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

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    15. Pending Finality PB
      Specific Design Plan

      Locust Hill, Phase 2

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

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    16. Pending Finality PB
      Detailed Site Plan

      The Marion

      A motion was made by Council Member Adams-Stafford, seconded by Council Member Fisher, that this Detailed Site Plan be waived election to review. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    17. Oral Arguments
      Permit issued in error

      Hofmann Brothers Towing, Inc

      This Permit issued in error was announced hearing date

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    18. Pending Finality ZHE
      Zoning Map Amendment

      The Mark at College Park

      This Zoning Map Amendment was announced hearing date

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    Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy And Environment Committee
    Agenda

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      Briefing

      Stormwater Management Fund Operating Budget - Department of the Environment & Department of Public Works & Transportation

    5 new matters since 7 days ago

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    2. Agenda Ready
      Agenda Letter

      Proposed letter to the Honorable Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland, The Honorable William Ferguson IV, Senate President, and The Honorable Josa Pena Melnyk, Speaker of the House, supporting Governor Moore’s redistricting recommendations.

      Attachments

    4. Introduction and Adoption
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE 2007 APPROVED WESTPHALIA SECTOR PLAN AND SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT for the purpose of terminating a major amendment to the 2007 Approved Westphalia Sector Plan (2007 Sector Plan), which covers a portion of Planning Area 78 of the Maryland-Washington Regional District in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and terminating a concurrent sectional map amendment for the project pursuant to Part 3 of the Zoning Ordinance.

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    5. Agenda Ready
      Executive Session

      Motion to convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 3-305 (b)(1), (7), and (8), 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 status of personnel of the County Council.