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Sitting As The District Council
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  2. Oral Arguments
    Permit issued in error

    Hofmann Brothers Towing, Inc
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  3. Oral Arguments
    Zoning Map Amendment

    The Mark at College Park
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  4. Pending Finality ZHE
    Special Exception

    Donald V. Borgwardt Funeral Home
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Government Operations And Fiscal Policy Committee
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  1. 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.
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  2. Committee Agenda Ready
    Briefing

    BOARD OF ELECTIONS - UPDATE Wendy Honesty-Bey, Elections Administrator

  3. Committee Agenda Ready
    Briefing

    OIT - DATA TRANSPARENCY OBLIGATIONS Vennard Wright, Director LaShanda Henderson, Data Manager

County Council
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(9:00 Am Swearing In Ceremony)

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    Minutes

    County Council Minutes dated January 27, 2026

    This Minutes was approved

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  2. 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:

  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

    This Briefing was Briefing held

  4. introduction and referral
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COUNTY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE for the purpose of amending Rules of Procedure for the County Council.

    This Resolution was introduced and referred

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  5. Agenda Ready
    Agenda Letter

    Proposed letter to the Honorable Aisha N. Braveboy, County Executive, transmitting the County Council's Legislative Calendar and Appointments Schedule for 2026.

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

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  6. Agenda Ready
    Minutes

    County Council Minutes dated January 23, 2026

    This Minutes was approved

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  7. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

    This Resolution was introduced and referred

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Education And Workforce Development Committee
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    Briefing

    Academic and Workforce Pathways Across the Lifespan - Prince George's County Community College

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    Briefing

    Literacy, Learning, and Community Programming - Prince George's County Memorial Library System

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

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    Agenda Letter

    Proposed letter to the Honorable Ron Watson, 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.

  2. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING MISSING PERSONS WITHIN THE COUNTY-DACARA ROSE’S LAW for the purpose of prohibiting any mandatory waiting period before taking a missing person report; requiring prompt acceptance of missing person reports; requiring public-facing notice that no waiting period is imposed; providing for implementation by written policy; and generally relating to missing person reports and law enforcement practices in Prince George’s County.
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  3. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    Proposed correspondence to Board Chair Branndon D. Jackson in support of FY 2026 - Board of Education Financial Review and Transfer Request #1. .
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County Council
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Town Hall Meeting/listening Session

    County Council
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    Town Hall Meeting/listening Session

      County Council
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      Town Hall Meeting/listening Session

        General Assembly Committee
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        Virtual Meeting

          Sitting As The Committee Of The Whole
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          Virtual Meeting

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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 to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

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          County Council
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          2. 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

            The public hearing for this Appointment was held.

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          3. 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

            The public hearing for this Appointment was held.

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          5. Adopted
            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 by Council Members Oriadha, Ivey and Olson.

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          6. Agenda Ready
            Minutes

            County Council Minutes dated January 9, 2026

            These Minutes were approved.

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          7. Agenda Ready
            Minutes

            County Council Minutes dated January 20, 2026

            These Minutes were 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:

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          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 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 meeting 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 by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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          12. Adopted
            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 by Council Members Oriadha and Dernoga.

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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. Adopted
            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 the rules be suspended for this Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:

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          15. Adopted
            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. Adopted
            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 the rules be suspended for this Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote:

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          19. Adopted
            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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          Virtual Meeting

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            Briefing

            Strategic Plan for Artificial Intelligence - Prince George's County Public Schools

            This Briefing was held.

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          2. Committee Agenda Ready
            Briefing

            Preemptive Budget Actions - Prince George's County Public Schools

            This Briefing was held.

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          3. Committee Agenda Ready
            Transfer Request & Reconciliation

            FY 2026 - Board of Education Financial Review and Transfer Request #1

            A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Olson, that this Transfer Request & Reconciliation be Favorably recommended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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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, to confirm the Appointment of Timothy J. Adams as Council Member, District 4. The motion carried by the following vote:

          Government Operations And Fiscal Policy Committee
          Agenda Video

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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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          6 new matters since 7 days ago

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          1. Agenda Ready
            Agenda Letter

            Proposed correspondence to Board Chair Branndon D. Jackson in support of FY 2026 - Board of Education Financial Review and Transfer Request #1. .

            Attachments

          2. Committee Agenda Ready
            Briefing

            OIT - DATA TRANSPARENCY OBLIGATIONS Vennard Wright, Director LaShanda Henderson, Data Manager

          3. Committee Agenda Ready
            Briefing

            ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - OVERVIEW OF TAX INCENTIVES PROGRAMS Ingrid Watson, President & CEO

          4. Committee Agenda Ready
            Briefing

            BOARD OF ELECTIONS - UPDATE Wendy Honesty-Bey, Elections Administrator

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            Briefing

            Literacy, Learning, and Community Programming - Prince George's County Memorial Library System

          6. Committee Agenda Ready
            Briefing

            Academic and Workforce Pathways Across the Lifespan - Prince George's County Community College