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Government Operations And Fiscal Policy Committee
Agenda

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  1. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    AN ACT CONCERNING QUALIFIED DATA CENTERS - PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION for the purpose of reducing and restructuring the personal property tax exemption on the personal property of a Qualified Data Center; defining certain terms; providing for certain amounts of personal property tax exemptions under certain conditions; requiring compliance with certain supplier diversity, County-based small business, and County resident employment conditions as a condition of a certain reduction in assessment; requiring a certain annual certification; providing that a certain reduction in assessment shall not apply under certain circumstances; providing for certain penalties; requiring a certain annual report; requiring a certain notice; and generally relating to personal property tax exemptions on qualified data centers.
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  9. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

**Revised - Health Briefing Removed

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  1. Second Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS AND DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS - PLACES OF WORSHIP for the purpose of providing for the approval of a detailed site plan for the development of property for certain places of worship, cultural facilities, monasteries, and convents under certain circumstances and amending use regulations to allow for modified design standards and intensity and dimensional standards for such uses on assemblages of twenty-five acres or more.
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  2. Second Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC SIGN TYPES for the purpose of amending the Height (maximum) of Sign (from base to top) for certain signs within the Industrial, Employment and Industrial/ Employment Planned Development (IE-PD) Zones of Prince George’s County.
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  3. Public Hearing
    Briefing

    POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD - COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATES - INFORMATIONAL MEETING/PUBLIC LISTENING SESSION In accordance with Sec. 2-533 of the Prince George’s County Code, the County Council is appointing five members to serve on the board. APPLICATIONS: To be considered for this position, individuals must have completed an application form by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Individuals must meet the qualifications outlined in Sec. 2-533 of the County Code, which may be accessed at the following link: https://library.municode.com/md/prince_george's_county
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  4. Agenda Ready
    Minutes

    County Council Minutes dated September 1, 2026

  5. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

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

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

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING KUMASI, ASHANTI REGION, REPUBLIC OF GHANA for the purpose of establishing and recognizing a Sister City relationship between Prince George’s County, Maryland and the City of Kumasi, Republic of Ghana under the Sister Cities International Program.
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  9. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

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

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

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

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING HOME OCCUPATION AND HOME BUSINESSES - REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT for the purpose of revising the definition of home occupation; adding the definition of prohibited home [vehicle] business; providing for the presumptive evidence of prohibited home [vehicle] business; providing for property owner responsibility; providing for certain enforcement procedures; providing for certain enhanced penalties for prohibited home businesses; and generally regarding regulation and enforcement of home occupation and home businesses.
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  14. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

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

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS for the purpose of adding definitions and designating areas for Accessory Dwelling Units consistent with authority set forth in State law; setting forth regulations for permitted Accessory Dwelling Units; providing for the prospective application of provisions and amendments adopted herein; and providing a severability clause for the provisions related to Accessory Dwelling Units in Prince George’s County.
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  17. Agenda Ready
    Agenda Letter

    Proposed letter to the Honorable Aisha N. Braveboy, County Executive, regarding the FY 2028-2030 Local Impact Grant (LIG) Multiyear Spending Plan.
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  18. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

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

    AN ACT CONCERNING RENT STABILIZATION - AGE RESTRICTED SENIOR HOUSING for the purpose of making newly constructed or renovated rental units in an age restricted senior housing facility subject to the existing limits on annual rent increases; and generally relating to annual rent increases.
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  21. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

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

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  1. To Committee
    Resolution

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

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

    Public Sewer Capacity in Prince George’s County Presenter: Thomas C. Hilton, Planning Division Manager Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Planning, Housing And Economic Development Committee
Agenda Video

**Revised - Cr-087-2026 Added; Cb-63-2026 Removed**

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  1. Held in Committee
    Council Bill

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

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

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  2. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS for the purpose of adding definitions and designating areas for Accessory Dwelling Units consistent with authority set forth in State law; setting forth regulations for permitted Accessory Dwelling Units; providing for the prospective application of provisions and amendments adopted herein; and providing a severability clause for the provisions related to Accessory Dwelling Units in Prince George’s County.

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

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  3. Held in Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING WEEDS AND CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING for the purpose of amending the Housing Code of Prince George’s County regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; amending the property standards and maintenance Code provisions regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; amending the antilitter and weed ordinance regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; providing for certain abandoned vehicles in a certain definition; and generally regarding weeds and Conservation Landscaping.

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

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  4. Held in Committee
    Council Bill

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

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

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  5. Second Reading
    Council Bill

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

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

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  6. Resolution Final Reading
    Resolution

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

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

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  7. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS for the purpose of adding definitions and designating areas for Accessory Dwelling Units consistent with authority set forth in State law; setting forth regulations for permitted Accessory Dwelling Units; providing for the prospective application of provisions and amendments adopted herein; and providing a severability clause for the provisions related to Accessory Dwelling Units in Prince George’s County.

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

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  8. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS for the purpose of adding definitions and designating areas for Accessory Dwelling Units consistent with authority set forth in State law; setting forth regulations for permitted Accessory Dwelling Units; providing for the prospective application of provisions and amendments adopted herein; and providing a severability clause for the provisions related to Accessory Dwelling Units in Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Olson, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this Council Bill be amended (3). The motion carried by the following vote:

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  9. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS for the purpose of adding definitions and designating areas for Accessory Dwelling Units consistent with authority set forth in State law; setting forth regulations for permitted Accessory Dwelling Units; providing for the prospective application of provisions and amendments adopted herein; and providing a severability clause for the provisions related to Accessory Dwelling Units in Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Olson, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this Council Bill be amended (4). The motion carried by the following vote:

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  10. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS for the purpose of adding definitions and designating areas for Accessory Dwelling Units consistent with authority set forth in State law; setting forth regulations for permitted Accessory Dwelling Units; providing for the prospective application of provisions and amendments adopted herein; and providing a severability clause for the provisions related to Accessory Dwelling Units in Prince George’s County.

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

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  11. Held in Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING WEEDS AND CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING for the purpose of amending the Housing Code of Prince George’s County regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; amending the property standards and maintenance Code provisions regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; amending the antilitter and weed ordinance regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; providing for certain abandoned vehicles in a certain definition; and generally regarding weeds and Conservation Landscaping.

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

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  12. Held in Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING WEEDS AND CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING for the purpose of amending the Housing Code of Prince George’s County regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; amending the property standards and maintenance Code provisions regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; amending the antilitter and weed ordinance regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; providing for certain abandoned vehicles in a certain definition; and generally regarding weeds and Conservation Landscaping.

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

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  13. Held in Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING WEEDS AND CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING for the purpose of amending the Housing Code of Prince George’s County regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; amending the property standards and maintenance Code provisions regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; amending the antilitter and weed ordinance regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; providing for certain abandoned vehicles in a certain definition; and generally regarding weeds and Conservation Landscaping.

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

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  14. Held in Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING WEEDS AND CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING for the purpose of amending the Housing Code of Prince George’s County regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; amending the property standards and maintenance Code provisions regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; amending the antilitter and weed ordinance regarding the definition of weeds and Conservation Landscaping; providing for certain abandoned vehicles in a certain definition; and generally regarding weeds and Conservation Landscaping.

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

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  15. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS for the purpose of adding definitions and designating areas for Accessory Dwelling Units consistent with authority set forth in State law; setting forth regulations for permitted Accessory Dwelling Units; providing for the prospective application of provisions and amendments adopted herein; and providing a severability clause for the provisions related to Accessory Dwelling Units in Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Olson, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this Council Bill be amended (5). The motion carried by the following vote:

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  16. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS for the purpose of adding definitions and designating areas for Accessory Dwelling Units consistent with authority set forth in State law; setting forth regulations for permitted Accessory Dwelling Units; providing for the prospective application of provisions and amendments adopted herein; and providing a severability clause for the provisions related to Accessory Dwelling Units in Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Olson, seconded by Vice Chair Oriadha, that this Council Bill be amended (6). The motion carried by the following vote:

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County Council
Agenda Video

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  1. To Committee
    Resolution

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

    The public hearing for this Resolution was held.

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  2. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PERMITTING FEES for the purpose of amending provisions of the County Code to consolidate all permitting fees and charges into one comprehensive Table of Fees, allow a certain technology and administrative fee to be assessed for permit fees, clarify parameters for refund of fees, add new permit fee categories to the fee table, alter code language to ensure consistency with the fee table, correct some fees and fines on the fee table, and allow certain fees for site Sediment and Erosion control applications and reviews to be set by the Prince George’s County Soil Conservation District.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  3. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING EMERGENCY WEATHER OPERATIONS FUND for the purpose of creating an Emergency Weather Operations Fund (“the Fund”); establishing the Fund to support the full lifecycle costs associated with the County’s emergency weather response, including pre-event staging, active response, and post-event recovery; providing for disbursements from the Fund to be used solely for emergency weather mobilization purposes, including snow and ice control, flooding, high wind events, and other weather-related incidents impacting County operations; and generally relating to emergency weather preparedness and response.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  4. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING for the purpose of increasing the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces for apartment housing for elderly or physically disabled families.

    The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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  5. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DEPARTMENT OF PERMITTING, INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT - FEE INCREASE for the purpose of amending the Table of Fees adopted by Council Resolution 87-2024 which authorized a twenty percent (20%) increase of all fees, along with a ten percent (10%) Technology Fee maintained by the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement, with such increase to be approved by the County Council after notice and public hearing.

    The public hearing for this Resolution was held.

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  6. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  7. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Council Member Adams and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  8. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

    Attachments

  9. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  10. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING STREAMLINING SITE PLAN REVIEW ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of amending the Zoning Ordinance to establish a combined application for detailed site plans and preliminary plans of major subdivision; authorizing concurrent review of certain development-related applications, including natural resource inventory plans, stormwater management concept plans; and generally relating to development plan review.

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  11. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  12. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Adams-Stafford, Oriadha and Olson and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  13. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

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

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  14. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE GOVERNMENT RESOURCES INTEGRITY ACT for the purpose of the creation of guidelines that include a restriction as to how publicly funded correspondence from elected officials can be sent out to residents.

    This Council Bill was presented by Council Members Ivey and Harrison and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  15. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Vice Chair Olson and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  16. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Council Members Ivey and Adams and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  17. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Member Ivey and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  18. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Adams-Stafford, Oriadha, Burroughs, Adams and Hunter and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  19. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

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

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  20. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Council Members Dernoga and Olson and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  21. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Council Member Fisher and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

    Attachments

  22. Agenda Ready
    Agenda Letter

    Proposed letter to Jacob R. Day, Secretary of Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, regarding an extension of the timeline for implementing Accessory Dwelling Unit legislation

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

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  23. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by the Chair by the request of the County Executive and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  24. Approved
    Minutes

    County Council Minutes dated July 27, 2026

    These Minutes were approved.

  25. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Oriadha, Adams, Hunter, Olson and Burroughs and referred to the Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee.

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  26. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

    Attachments

  27. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING STREAMLINING SUBDIVISION REVIEW ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of establishing a combined application for detailed site plans and preliminary plans of major subdivision; authorizing concurrent review of certain development-related applications during subdivision review, including natural resource inventory plans, 100-year flood plain delineation, stormwater management concept plans, and concept grading, erosion, and sediment control plans; and generally relating to development plan review.

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  28. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  29. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  30. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  31. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Council Members Oriadha and Hunter and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  32. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Council Members Oriadha and Hunter and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  33. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Council Member Dernoga and referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee.

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  34. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

    Attachments

  35. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  36. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  37. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  38. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  39. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  40. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING QUALIFIED DATA CENTERS - PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION for the purpose of reducing and restructuring the personal property tax exemption on the personal property of a Qualified Data Center; defining certain terms; providing for certain amounts of personal property tax exemptions under certain conditions; requiring compliance with certain supplier diversity, County-based small business, and County resident employment conditions as a condition of a certain reduction in assessment; requiring a certain annual certification; providing that a certain reduction in assessment shall not apply under certain circumstances; providing for certain penalties; requiring a certain annual report; requiring a certain notice; and generally relating to personal property tax exemptions on qualified data centers.

    This Council Bill was presented by Council Member Dernoga and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  41. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

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

    Attachments

  42. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee.

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  43. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Education and Workforce Development Committee.

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  44. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  45. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  46. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Council Member Dernoga and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  47. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  48. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  49. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING SMALL LANDLORD PRESERVATION GRANT PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing the Small Landlord Preservation Grant Program; providing County assistance to small landlords to support affordable rental housing; providing that assistance from the Small Landlord Preservation Grant Program is subject to the availability of funds subject to allocation from the County budget and any other funding sources; providing that the Department of Housing and Community Development shall administer financial assistance awards from the Small Landlord Preservation Grant Program and will establish an application process, award procedures, and other regulations necessary to implement the Small Landlord Preservation Grant Program and will publish and transmit to the County Council and the County Executive an annual report no later than June 30th of each fiscal year; and generally relating to the Small Landlord Preservation Grant Program.

    This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  50. Second Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - SPECIAL EXCEPTION STANDARDS - PRIVATE SCHOOLS for the purpose of exempting certain private school uses in a Residential Zone from the requirement for special exception approval.

    This Council Bill was introduced

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  51. Resolution Final Reading
    Resolution

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

    This Resolution was introduced by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  52. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Oriadha, Burroughs, Adams, Hunter, Fisher and Ivey and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  53. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Burroughs, Fisher, Adams, Hunter and Oriadha and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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  54. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

    This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Oriadha, Burroughs, Adams and Ivey and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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  55. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of clarifying the procedures set forth in Council Resolution No. CR-058-2026 applicable to the Project Charge program within the approved Prince George’s County portion of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

    This Resolution was introduced by Chair Oriadha.

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  56. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of clarifying the procedures set forth in Council Resolution No. CR-058-2026 applicable to the Project Charge program within the approved Prince George’s County portion of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

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

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  57. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of clarifying the procedures set forth in Council Resolution No. CR-058-2026 applicable to the Project Charge program within the approved Prince George’s County portion of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

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

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  58. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING for the purpose of increasing the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces for apartment housing for elderly or physically disabled families.

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

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  59. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING PERMITTING FEES for the purpose of amending provisions of the County Code to consolidate all permitting fees and charges into one comprehensive Table of Fees, allow a certain technology and administrative fee to be assessed for permit fees, clarify parameters for refund of fees, add new permit fee categories to the fee table, alter code language to ensure consistency with the fee table, correct some fees and fines on the fee table, and allow certain fees for site Sediment and Erosion control applications and reviews to be set by the Prince George’s County Soil Conservation District.

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

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  60. Enacted
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING EMERGENCY WEATHER OPERATIONS FUND for the purpose of creating an Emergency Weather Operations Fund (“the Fund”); establishing the Fund to support the full lifecycle costs associated with the County’s emergency weather response, including pre-event staging, active response, and post-event recovery; providing for disbursements from the Fund to be used solely for emergency weather mobilization purposes, including snow and ice control, flooding, high wind events, and other weather-related incidents impacting County operations; and generally relating to emergency weather preparedness and response.

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

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  61. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DEPARTMENT OF PERMITTING, INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT - FEE INCREASE for the purpose of amending the Table of Fees adopted by Council Resolution 87-2024 which authorized a twenty percent (20%) increase of all fees, along with a ten percent (10%) Technology Fee maintained by the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement, with such increase to be approved by the County Council after notice and public hearing.

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

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  2. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

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  3. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

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  4. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

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  5. introduction and referral
    Resolution

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

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  6. Resolution Final Reading
    Resolution

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

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  7. Agenda Ready
    Agenda Letter

    Proposed letter to the Honorable Aisha N. Braveboy, County Executive, regarding the FY 2028-2030 Local Impact Grant (LIG) Multiyear Spending Plan.

    Attachments

  8. Public Hearing
    Briefing

    POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD - COUNTY COUNCIL CANDIDATES - INFORMATIONAL MEETING/PUBLIC LISTENING SESSION In accordance with Sec. 2-533 of the Prince George’s County Code, the County Council is appointing five members to serve on the board. APPLICATIONS: To be considered for this position, individuals must have completed an application form by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Individuals must meet the qualifications outlined in Sec. 2-533 of the County Code, which may be accessed at the following link: https://library.municode.com/md/prince_george's_county

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  9. Adopted
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of clarifying the procedures set forth in Council Resolution No. CR-058-2026 applicable to the Project Charge program within the approved Prince George’s County portion of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

    Attachments

  10. Agenda Ready
    Briefing

    HEALTH ATLAS STUDY Shaquan Smith, Planner IV, Planning Director’s Office, M-NCPPC Madeleine Shea, PhD, Principal, Health Management Associates Mackenna Markowski, Customer Success Manager, Metopio Heather Blonsky, Vice President of Data, Metopio

  11. Agenda Ready
    Minutes

    County Council Minutes dated September 1, 2026