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Sitting As The Committee Of The Whole
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    Transcript Analysis

    TRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS PROPOSED HISTORIC SITE DESIGNATION AS TO CERTAIN PROPERTY IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY (DIGEST OF TESTIMONY) Designation of f two (2) properties in Prince George’s County as Historic Sites; specifically, the Maerlender-Hughes House (Documented Property 66-037-51); and the Clarence and Edith Pearce House (Documented Property 66-029-10) Thomas Gross, Planning Supervisor Historic Preservation Section, Countywide Planning Division
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  3. introduction and referral
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of approving certain transfers of appropriations within the Park Fund of the Approved FY 2026 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; and approving certain transfers of appropriations to the Approved Fiscal Year 2025-2031 Capital Improvement Program of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
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  4. introduction and referral
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of approving certain transfers of appropriations within the Administration Fund of the Approved FY 2026 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
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County Council
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    Minutes

    County Council Minutes dated September 9, 2025
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    ADJOURN

    ADJOURN

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    Consent Agenda

    MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA

  4. introduction and referral
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DEFERRED COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES for the purpose of requesting the Maryland General Assembly to amend statutory provisions governing development impact fees to authorize the deferral of development impact fee payments until the issuance of Use and Occupancy Permits.
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  5. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING NUISANCES for the purpose of clarifying the legislative intent of the County public and neighborhood nuisance law; adding a new prohibition on activities by promoters; providing for the prohibition by promoters for the operation of a public or neighborhood nuisance; providing for a certain notice by the Nuisance Abatement Board; providing for the timing of a certain written decision detailing the Board's final order or action; increasing fine amounts and providing for certain criminal and civil penalties; and generally regarding public and neighborhood nuisances.
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  6. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    Proposed letter to the Honorable Michael A. Jackson, Chair, Prince George’s County Senate Delegation, and the Honorable Nicole Williams, Chair, Prince George’s County House Delegation, transmitting the County Council's State bills of interest for the 2026 General Assembly Session.

  8. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING ADMINISTRATION - PRE-APPLICATION NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS - TRANSPARENCY IN LAND USE for the purpose of requiring the Planning Department to publish on its website a searchable database of informational notifications of pre-application neighborhood meetings; and ensuring that electronic versions of the informational notifications comply with web accessibility guidelines.
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  9. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of approving certain transfers of appropriations within the Park Fund of the Approved FY 2026 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; and approving certain transfers of appropriations to the Approved Fiscal Year 2025-2031 Capital Improvement Program of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
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  11. introduction and referral
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of approving certain transfers of appropriations within the Administration Fund of the Approved FY 2026 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
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  12. introduction and referral
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, FIRE OFFICIALS - SALARY SCHEDULE "F-O" SCHEDULE OF PAY GRADES for the purpose of amending the Salary Plan of the County to reflect certain wage and benefit modifications of Fire Officials.
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  13. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING NUISANCES for the purpose of providing for certain legislative findings; adding the definition of promoter; providing for the prohibition of the operation of a public or neighborhood nuisance by a promoter; authorizing a member of the County Council to submit a certain petition to the Nuisance Abatement Board; providing for certain criminal and civil penalties; and generally regarding public and neighborhood nuisances.
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  14. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SMART TRASH RECEPTACLES AT HIGH-USE BUS STOPS LOCATED INSIDE THE BELTWAY for the purpose of directing the Office of Central Services to seek procurement options to establish a two-year pilot program to install smart trash receptacles at a minimum of thirty (30) high-traffic bus stops located inside the Beltway within Prince George’s County, to evaluate their effectiveness in reducing waste overflow, improving cleanliness, promoting public health, and enhancing the rider experience at transit locations.
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  16. Resolution Final Reading
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING WORLD CAR FREE DAY 2025 for the purpose of expressing Prince George’s County’s support for declaring September 22, 2025, as World Car Free Day in Prince George’s County as part of an international effort to encourage individuals to use forms of sustainable transportation rather than driving an automobile.
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  17. Introduction and Adoption
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING TEMPORARY PAUSE ON DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS for the purpose of adopting a temporary pause on processing, review and approval of building and grading permits for the construction of qualified data center uses or preliminary plans of subdivision which include qualified data centers among its proposed uses for a period of six months to allow the County sufficient time to consider and enact reasonable, thoughtful zoning and building requirements pertaining to data center developments to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
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  18. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH ACCOUNTABILITY AND PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS for the purpose of participating in and encouraging the creation of an operational framework to address healthcare disparities, particularly in the area of black maternal health in Prince George’s County.
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  20. Agenda Ready
    Agenda Letter

    Proposed correspondence to Board Chair Branndon D. Jackson in support of their August 25, 2025, Financial Review and Transfer Request #2 for FY 25.
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  21. 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 Office of the County Auditor, and to be briefed by counsel as to and to discuss status of cases in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Maryland, the Appellate Court of Maryland, and the Supreme Court of Maryland, to maintain confidentiality regarding the current status of ongoing litigation and as to the Council’s position on pending litigation.

  23. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS for the purpose of declaring transferring appropriations within the General Fund to provide for costs that were not anticipated and included in the Approved Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.
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  24. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE BUILDING CODE OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of updating the provisions of the Building Code of Prince George’s County (the “County”) to conform to the 2021 editions of the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, International Existing Building Code, The National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code The National Fire Protection Association Fire Code, The 2020 National Electrical Code, and the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
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  25. Second Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR HOUSING - 2025 REVISIONS for the purpose of removing and re-lettering certain definitions; providing for amending a certain definition; clarifying that all site plans, under certain circumstances, covered under the Site Plan definition in this Division, are approved for a certain exemption; providing for revisions to certain design elements; providing for a certain width for certain exterior door entrances; providing for a certain width for certain lead walks; providing for a certain width for certain hallways on the accessible level; providing for a certain width for certain doorways on the accessible level; providing for a certain width for certain interior hallways in townhouse and two-over-two units; providing for a certain width for certain interior doorways in townhouse and two-over-two units; providing that a waiver shall not be granted under certain circumstances as a condition of approval of a Detailed Site Plan, Special Exception, or a Zoning Map Amendment; and generally regarding Universal Design elements for certain newly constructed residential housing dwelling units.
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Planning, Housing And Economic Development Committee
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    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN TRANSIT-ORIENTED ZONES for the purpose of modifying the parking or site plan requirements for senior-serving developments located in transit-oriented zones; requiring that a parking or site plan for such developments include a parking demand study; and setting forth the necessary elements of the parking demand study.
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  2. introduction and referral
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TASK FORCE for the purpose of establishing the Accessory Dwelling Units Task Force; to develop ideas for implementing the use in Prince George’s County; 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.
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  3. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

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

    AN ACT CONCERNING BUILDING CODE - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS - RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT AND ACCELERATION for the purpose of accelerating the development of sit-down restaurants in underserved areas of Prince George’s County; implementing a fast-track permitting concierge service for food service facility applicants; providing for pre-approved restaurant buildout plans and expedited review of permit plans; requiring annual program reporting; and generally relating to building permit approvals.
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  5. Held in Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC REVIEW PROCEDURES AND DECISION STANDARDS - DETAILED SITE PLANS AND SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS for the purpose of amending the decision standards for approval of detailed site plan and special exception applications to include master plan consistency as a required standard for site plan approval.
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General Assembly Committee
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    Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy And Environment Committee
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    1. Second Reading
      Council Bill

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

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

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    2. Held in Committee
      Council Bill

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

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

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    3. Resolution Final Reading
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING WORLD CAR FREE DAY 2025 for the purpose of expressing Prince George’s County’s support for declaring September 22, 2025, as World Car Free Day in Prince George’s County as part of an international effort to encourage individuals to use forms of sustainable transportation rather than driving an automobile.

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

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    4. introduction and referral
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING STOP SIGN MONITORING SYSTEMS - CITY OF COLLEGE PARK for the purpose of providing County Council approval of locations for stop sign monitoring systems in the City of College Park; and generally regarding stop sign monitoring systems.

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

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    5. introduction and referral
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING STOP SIGN MONITORING SYSTEMS - CITY OF GREENBELT for the purpose of providing County Council approval of locations for stop sign monitoring systems in the City of Greenbelt, and generally regarding stop sign monitoring systems.

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

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    Health, Human Services And Public Safety Committee
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      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual as the Fire Chief for Prince George's County Ms. Thelmetria Michaelides Appointment
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    2. Committee Agenda Ready
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual as the Chief of Police for Prince George's County Mr. George Nader Appointment
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    3. introduction and referral
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF THE HEALTHY FOOD IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES TASK FORCE for the purpose of extending the Healthy Food In Prince George’s County Correctional Facilities Task Force established by CR-006-2024 until November 30, 2027.
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    Sitting As The District Council
    Agenda

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    2. Referred for Document
      Detailed Site Plan

      Westphalia Business Center 1 and 2
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      ADJOURN

      ADJOURN

    Government Operations And Fiscal Policy Committee
    Agenda

    *Revised - Cb-058-2025 Removed And Appointments Added For The Offices Of Finance, Procurement, Information Technology, And Chief Administrative Officer*

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    1. To Committee
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE COUNTY-BASED MBE ACCELERATOR COHORT PROGRAM for the purpose of encouraging the establishment of a 12-month cohort program for ten small, County-based Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to help them secure at least $1 million in public and/or private contracts, with targeted support from the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Office of Procurement, and with a focus on equitable participation by Black- and Latinx-owned and women-owned businesses.
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    2. Held in Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING PROCUREMENT PRACTICE REVISIONS for the purpose of amending provisions of Subtitle 10A regarding administrative procedures, award of contracts, prohibited types of contracts, economic development and generally relating to procurements subject to Subtitle 10A.
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    3. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING THE VACANT REAL PROPERTIES TAX RATE for the purpose of establishing a real property tax rate for real properties consisting of vacant houses/buildings or improved property cited as vacant and unfit for habitation or other authorized use on a housing or building violation notice.
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    4. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING THE VACANT REAL PROPERTIES TAX RATE for the purpose of establishing a real property tax rate for real properties consisting of vacant houses/buildings or improved property cited as vacant and unfit for habitation or other authorized use on a housing or building violation notice and specifying the use of the proceeds from the aforementioned tax.
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    5. Committee Agenda Ready
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual as the Director of Finance for Prince George's County. Ms. Linda Allen Appointment
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    6. Committee Agenda Ready
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual as the Chief Administrative Officer for Prince George's County. Ms. Maxene Bardwell Appointment
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    7. Committee Agenda Ready
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual as the Director of the Office of Information Technology for Prince George's County. Mr. Vernard Wright Reappointment
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    8. Committee Agenda Ready
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual as the Director of the Office of Procurement for Prince George's County. Ms. Alice Williams Appointment
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    Education And Workforce Development Committee
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    1. introduction and referral
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING IMPROVING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY’S LITERACY for the purpose of establishing the Prince George’s County Literacy Commission (“the Commission”) to develop strategic initiatives to assess, address, and improve literacy rates among residents in Prince George’s County.
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    2. Committee Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      Presentation on the Truancy Study Workgroup - Final Report

    County Council
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    1. Agenda Ready
      Minutes

      County Council Minutes dated July 8, 2025

      These Minutes were approved.

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    2. Agenda Ready
      ADJOURN

      ADJOURN

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

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      Consent Agenda

      MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA

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

    4. introduction and referral
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF THE HEALTHY FOOD IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES TASK FORCE for the purpose of extending the Healthy Food In Prince George’s County Correctional Facilities Task Force established by CR-006-2024 until November 30, 2027.

      This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Oriadha, Watson, Blegay, Adams-Stafford, Ivey, Dernoga and Harrison and referred to the Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee.

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    5. introduction and referral
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING STOP SIGN MONITORING SYSTEMS - CITY OF COLLEGE PARK for the purpose of providing County Council approval of locations for stop sign monitoring systems in the City of College Park; and generally regarding stop sign monitoring systems.

      This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Olson, Dernoga, Watson and Ivey and referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee.

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    6. introduction and referral
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TASK FORCE for the purpose of establishing the Accessory Dwelling Units Task Force; to develop ideas for implementing the use in Prince George’s County; 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 Watson, Ivey and Adams-Stafford and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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    7. Presentation and referral
      Council Bill

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

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

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    8. introduction and referral
      Resolution

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

      This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Oriadha, Burroughs, Blegay, Adams-Stafford, Ivey, Fisher and Watson and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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    9. introduction and referral
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING STOP SIGN MONITORING SYSTEMS - CITY OF GREENBELT for the purpose of providing County Council approval of locations for stop sign monitoring systems in the City of Greenbelt, and generally regarding stop sign monitoring systems.

      This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Watson, Ivey and Fisher and referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee.

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    10. Presentation and referral
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING CODE OF ETHICS for the purpose of amending the Prince George’s County Code of Ethics to prohibit former Council Members of Prince George’s County from assisting or representing another party for compensation in a matter that is the subject of legislative action from the Prince George’s County Government for three calendar years from the date the official leaves County office; prohibiting a former Council Member’s compensated representation in certain matters in which they participated as a Council Member; and generally relating to the Prince George’s County Code of Ethics.

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

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    11. introduction and referral
      Resolution

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

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

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    12. Presentation and referral
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SUBCONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESSES THAT DO NOT QUALIFY AS A COUNTY-BASED SMALL BUSINESS OR COUNTY-BASED MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE for the purpose of mandating that in order for any contract to be given to a business that does not qualify as a County-based Small Business or County-based Minority Business Enterprise, that business shall have a subcontract with a County-based Small Business for a minimum value of fifteen percent (15%) of the total contract value.

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

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    13. introduction and referral
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING COMPACT for the purpose of encouraging the creation of the Prince George’s County Community Wealth Building Compact, a voluntary public-private initiative that encourages anchor institutions to commit to local procurement goals, specifically increased contracting with Black-owned businesses and to participate in a broader County-led effort to build equitable, community-based economic development.

      This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Oriadha, Burroughs, Blegay, Olson, Watson, Dernoga, Adams-Stafford, Fisher, Ivey and Harrison and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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    14. introduction and referral
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PRIME CONTRACTOR INITIATIVE for the purpose of encouraging the establishment of a pilot cohort program to support the development and advancement of County Based Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontractors into prime contractors on construction projects by providing targeted training, technical assistance, mentorship, and access to procurement and contract opportunities in partnership with the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the Office of Central Services, and the Office of Procurement.

      This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Oriadha, Burroughs, Adams-Stafford, Blegay, Ivey and Watson and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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    15. introduction and referral
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING IMPROVING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY’S LITERACY for the purpose of establishing the Prince George’s County Literacy Commission (“the Commission”) to develop strategic initiatives to assess, address, and improve literacy rates among residents in Prince George’s County.

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

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    16. Enacted
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPALITIES - COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT DOCUMENTATION for the purpose of providing that the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement is required at the time a County building permit application is made to provide a certain municipality with certain documents; providing for a certain additional requirement; providing for re-lettering; and generally regarding County building permits in Prince George’s County.

      The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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    17. Enacted
      Council Bill

      AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING LCD ZONE for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of grading permits in the LCD Zone under certain circumstances.

      The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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    18. Enacted
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING BUILDING CODE OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of updating the provisions of the Building Code of Prince George’s County (the “County”) to conform to the 2020 editions of the National Electrical Code.

      The public hearing for this Council Bill was held.

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    19. Presentation and referral
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT for the purpose of establishing the homestead property tax credit for the County property tax for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2026, as required by State law.

      This Council Bill was presented by the Chair by the request of the County Executive and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

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    20. Presentation and referral
      Council Bill

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

      This Council Bill was presented by Council Members Dernoga, Oriadha, Olson and Fisher and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee.

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    21. Presentation and referral
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING BUILDING CODE - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS - RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT AND ACCELERATION for the purpose of accelerating the development of sit-down restaurants in underserved areas of Prince George’s County; implementing a fast-track permitting concierge service for food service facility applicants; providing for pre-approved restaurant buildout plans and expedited review of permit plans; requiring annual program reporting; and generally relating to building permit approvals.

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

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    22. Adopted
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE READINESS OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN A POTENTIAL OVERDOSE EMERGENCY for the purpose of calling on the Prince George’s County Board of Education to initiate an audit in conjunction with the Prince George’s County Public Schools to ensure compliance with State and Local mandated overdose-reversing medication requirements in schools.

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

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    23. Presentation and referral
      Council Bill

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

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

      Attachments

    24. Failed
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - LICENSES FOR GROCERY STORES for the purpose of stating a policy by the Prince George’s County Council and requesting that the County support local legislation allowing the Board (“the Board”) of License Commissioners for Prince George’s County to issue beer and wine licenses to all grocery stores in the Board’s jurisdiction to sale beer and wine to individuals who are twenty-one (21) years old or older.

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

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    25. 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 Office of the County Auditor, and to be briefed by counsel as to and to discuss status of cases in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Maryland, the Appellate Court of Maryland, and the Supreme Court of Maryland, to maintain confidentiality regarding the current status of ongoing litigation and as to the Council’s position on pending litigation.

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

    26. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING THE FEDERAL WORKER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of establishing emergency financial assistance, job placement support, and essential services for laid-off federal workers residing in Prince George’s County, ensuring stability and access to critical resources during periods of economic hardship.

      This Council Bill was introduced by Council Members Blegay, Oriadha, Burroughs, Harrison, Watson, Adams-Stafford, Ivey, Fisher, Dernoga and Olson.

      Attachments

    27. Agenda Ready
      Minutes

      County Council Minutes dated September 2, 2025

      These Minutes were approved.

      Attachments

    28. introduction and referral
      Resolution

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

      This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Olson, Harrison, Ivey and Dernoga and referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee.

      Attachments

    29. Adopted
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PUBLIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY ELEMENTS OF THE PRELIMINARY WEST HYATTSVILLE-QUEENS CHAPEL SECTOR PLAN for the purpose of identifying inconsistencies between the Preliminary West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan and existing or proposed State or County facilities; and approving the inclusion of any new public facility proposals prior to the adoption of the sector plan by the Prince George’s County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

      This Resolution was introduced by Council Member Fisher.

      Attachments

    30. introduction and referral
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION OF FEDERAL, STATE AND OTHER FUNDS for the purpose of appropriating funding from grants in the amount of $5,016,937 for the Office of the State’s Attorney, Police Department, Fire/EMS Department, Office of Homeland Security, Department of Family Services, Health Department, Department of Social Services, Department of Public Works and Transportation, Department of Housing and Community Development and Non-Departmental.

      This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Harrison, Adams-Stafford, Ivey, Dernoga, Oriadha, Blegay, Olson, Watson and Fisher and referred to the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee.

      Attachments

    31. Enacted
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPALITIES - COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT DOCUMENTATION for the purpose of providing that the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement is required at the time a County building permit application is made to provide a certain municipality with certain documents; providing for a certain additional requirement; providing for re-lettering; and generally regarding County building permits in Prince George’s County.

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

      Attachments

    32. Enacted
      Council Bill

      AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING LCD ZONE for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of grading permits in the LCD Zone under certain circumstances.

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

      Attachments

    33. Enacted
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING BUILDING CODE OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of updating the provisions of the Building Code of Prince George’s County (the “County”) to conform to the 2020 editions of the National Electrical Code.

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

      Attachments

    34. Adopted
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PUBLIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY ELEMENTS OF THE PRELIMINARY WEST HYATTSVILLE-QUEENS CHAPEL SECTOR PLAN for the purpose of identifying inconsistencies between the Preliminary West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan and existing or proposed State or County facilities; and approving the inclusion of any new public facility proposals prior to the adoption of the sector plan by the Prince George’s County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

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

      Attachments

    35. Adopted
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PUBLIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY ELEMENTS OF THE PRELIMINARY WEST HYATTSVILLE-QUEENS CHAPEL SECTOR PLAN for the purpose of identifying inconsistencies between the Preliminary West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan and existing or proposed State or County facilities; and approving the inclusion of any new public facility proposals prior to the adoption of the sector plan by the Prince George’s County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

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

      Attachments

    Health, Human Services And Public Safety Committee
    Agenda Minutes Video

    **Revised - Cr-078-2025 Removed**

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    1. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY FOOD AS MEDICINE HEALTH PROGRAM ACT OF 2025 for the purpose of establishing the Prince George’s County Food as Medicine Health Program within the County Department of Health; providing for grant awards and partnerships to implement medically supportive food and nutrition interventions to improve health outcomes, reduce chronic disease, and address food insecurity; providing for the use of funds; providing for reporting requirements; providing for a technical assistance program; providing for guidance and recommendations; providing for implementation and funding; and generally relating to food as a component of healthcare delivery in Prince George’s County.

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

      Attachments

    2. To Committee
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING IMPROVING POLICE AND DRIVER INTERACTIONS DURING TRAFFIC STOPS for the purpose of creating a driver handbook with a description of law enforcement procedures during traffic stops and actions drivers and passengers should take during traffic stops, including appropriate interactions with law enforcement officials.

      A motion was made by Chair Blegay, seconded by Council Member Watson, that this Resolution be amended (1). The motion carried by the following vote:

      Attachments

    3. To Committee
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING IMPROVING POLICE AND DRIVER INTERACTIONS DURING TRAFFIC STOPS for the purpose of creating a driver handbook with a description of law enforcement procedures during traffic stops and actions drivers and passengers should take during traffic stops, including appropriate interactions with law enforcement officials.

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

      Attachments

    4. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY FOOD AS MEDICINE HEALTH PROGRAM ACT OF 2025 for the purpose of establishing the Prince George’s County Food as Medicine Health Program within the County Department of Health; providing for grant awards and partnerships to implement medically supportive food and nutrition interventions to improve health outcomes, reduce chronic disease, and address food insecurity; providing for the use of funds; providing for reporting requirements; providing for a technical assistance program; providing for guidance and recommendations; providing for implementation and funding; and generally relating to food as a component of healthcare delivery in Prince George’s County.

      A motion was made by Chair Blegay, seconded by Council Member Watson, that this Council Bill be Favorably reported out with recommended amendments. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    General Assembly Committee
    Agenda Video

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    1. Draft
      None

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    Sitting As The District Council
    Agenda Video

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    1. Pending Finality ZHE
      Special Exception (Prior Ordinance)

      Gas Light III Surface Mine

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

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    2. Final
      ADJOURN

      ADJOURN

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

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

      Walker Mill Business Park Lot 15 Block B

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Fisher, that Council waive election to review for this Detailed Site Plan (Prior Ordinance). The motion carried by the following vote:

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

      Melford Mansions

      A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Fisher, that Council waive election to review for this Detailed Site Plan (Prior Ordinance). The motion carried by the following vote:

      Attachments

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

      South Lake Commercial- Phase 1

      A motion was made by Council Member Watson, seconded by Council Member Fisher, that Council waive election to review for this Detailed Site Plan (Prior Ordinance). The motion carried by the following vote:

      Attachments

    8. Oral Arguments
      Detailed Site Plan (Prior Ordinance)

      McDonald's Ager Road

      This Detailed Site Plan (Prior Ordinance) hearing date was announced.

      Attachments

    9. Oral Arguments
      Special Exception (Prior Ordinance)

      Stewart Property

      This Special Exception (Prior Ordinance) hearing date was announced.

      Attachments

    10. Approved
      Minutes

      District Council Minutes Dated July 8, 2025

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

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    Education And Workforce Development Committee
    Agenda Video

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    1. Committee Agenda Ready
      Transfer Request & Reconciliation

      Prince George's County Public Schools Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Review and Transfer Request #2

      A motion was made by Chair Oriadha, seconded by Member Watson, that this Transfer Request be favorably recommended to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

      Attachments

    2. Committee Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      Strategy and Action for Displaced Federal Workers - Employ Prince George's, Inc.

      This Briefing was rescheduled to the next meeting on 9/22.

      Attachments

    3. Final
      Briefing

      Long-Term Strategy for Youth Employment in the County - Employ Prince George's, Inc.

      This Briefing was held.

      Attachments

    4. Committee Agenda Ready
      Budget Item

      Prince George's County Public Schools Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Reconciliation

      A motion was made by Chair Oriadha, seconded by Council Member Watson, that this Budget Reconciliation be favorably recommended to the County Council. The motion carried by the following vote:

      Attachments

    5. Committee Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      Proposal for Optimized Use of Library Space for County Government - Prince George's County Memorial Library System

      This Briefing was held.

      Attachments

    10 new matters since 7 days ago

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    1. New Case
      Permit issued in error

      Hofmann Brothers Towing, Inc

      Attachments

    3. Agenda Ready
      Agenda Letter

      Proposed correspondence to Board Chair Branndon D. Jackson in support of their August 25, 2025, Financial Review and Transfer Request #2 for FY 25.

      Attachments

    4. Presentation and referral
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS for the purpose of declaring transferring appropriations within the General Fund to provide for costs that were not anticipated and included in the Approved Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.

      Attachments

    9. Committee Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      Presentation on the Truancy Study Workgroup - Final Report

    10. Committee Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      Employ Prince George's: Hiring Program for Displaced Federal Workers