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Sitting As The District Council
Agenda

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  2. Oral Arguments
    Conceptual Site Plan

    Signature Club East
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  7. Referred for Document
    Zoning Map Amendment

    West Marlton
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Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy And Environment Committee
Agenda

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  1. Committee Agenda Ready
    Briefing

    Transfer of the Enforcement Division from the Department of Permitting, Inspection, and Enforcement to the Office of Homeland Security Presenters: Dr. Katina Gomez, Director, Office of Homeland Security Anthony Rease, Director of Emergency Management, Office of Homeland Security Regis Bryant, Deputy Director, Office of Homeland Security Tyrone Collington, Deputy Director, Office of Homeland Security Chrystal Tibbs, Assistant Associate Director, Department of Permitting, Inspection, and Enforcement

County Council
Agenda

**Revised - Cr-022-2026 & Proposed Correspondence Added**

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Minutes

    County Council Minutes dated March 17, 2026

  2. Agenda Ready
    Agenda Letter

    Proposed letter to the Honorable Ron Watson, Chair, Prince George’s County Senate Delegation, and the Honorable Nicole Williams, Chair, Prince George’s County House Delegation, transmitting the position of the Prince George's County Council on proposed legislation.
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  3. Presentation and referral
    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.
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  4. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE VETERAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM for the purpose of facilitating procurement opportunities for businesses located in Prince George’s County that are owned by veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
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  5. Introduction and Adoption
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TASK FORCE for the purpose of extending the term of the Accessory Dwelling Units Task Force.
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  10. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING COMPENSATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS for the purpose of administratively codifying determinations of the 2025-2026 Compensation Review Commission, in accordance with procedures set forth in the Charter and in compliance with State law, including the 2025-2026 Compensation Review Commission’s recommendations to amend the compensation of the County Council Members and the County Executive and, including the Chair and Vice Chair of the County Council; making certain references to State law; and generally relating to the compensation of elected officials.
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  11. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ENHANCED AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES CURRICULUM IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of the County Council affirming its support for mandatory, comprehensive African American history instruction in all Prince George’s County public schools.
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  12. Resolution Final Reading
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY LITERACY COMMISSION for the purpose of extending the deadlines for the submission of preliminary and final recommendations by the Prince George’s County Literacy Commission and extending the commission’s initial term established by CR-088-2025.
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  14. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS for the purpose of declaring transferring appropriation within the General Fund to provide for costs that were not anticipated and included in the Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
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  15. Introduction and Adoption
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING APPROVAL OF A CERTAIN REFUNDING PLAN OF THE WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS for the purpose of approving the Refunding Plan of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission for the refunding of certain bonds of Washington Suburban Sanitary District through the issuance of General Construction Refunding Bonds, Water Supply Refunding Bonds, and Sewage Disposal Refunding Bonds of Washington Suburban Sanitary District.
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  16. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP ACT for the purpose of providing for a certain recordkeeping requirement; providing for a certain licensing ban; providing for certain licensing restrictions; and generally regarding responsible pet ownership.
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  17. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING LOCALLY-OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS ASSISTANCE for the purpose of establishing a locally-owned and operated business certification, streamlining certifications for diverse local businesses, clarifying procurement bonus points and preferences, and generally relating to certification requirements and standards for diverse local businesses.
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  18. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING FINE DINING INCENTIVE ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of establishing a Prince George’s County Fine Dining Incentive Program to attract more fine dining restaurants to locate and expand in Prince George’s County; reserving a certain percentage of annual awards from the Prince George’s County Economic Development Incentive Fund for the Prince George’s County Fine Dining Incentive Program; providing for the administration and regulation of the Prince George’s County Fine Dining Incentive Program; providing for the abrogation of the program; and generally relating to the Prince George’s County Fine Dining Incentive Program.
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  19. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL DIVERSE SUPPLIER PRIME CONTRACTOR PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing a Local Diverse Supplier Prime Contractor Program to increase opportunities for local diverse suppliers in public procurement prime contracting; requiring certain reporting to the County Council; providing for exemptions and public notice of solicitations for procurements; and generally relating to the Local Diverse Supplier Prime Contractor Program.
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  20. Presentation and referral
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING THE DINE-IN RESTAURANT PERMITTING INCENTIVE ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of providing for a reduction in permitting fees for sit-down restaurants to stimulate restaurant growth in Prince George’s County; and generally relating to permitting fees.
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  21. introduction and referral
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING FISCAL YEAR (“FY”) 2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT for the purpose of approving and adopting the Prince George’s County Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2027 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development (“FY 2027 Annual Action Plan”).
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  22. Agenda Ready
    Agenda Letter

    Proposed letter to Director William Pines, Maryland State Highway Administration, regarding Traffic Safety Improvements.
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Sitting As The Committee Of The Whole
Agenda

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  1. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE 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.
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  2. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD CARE BUILDING BLOCKS ACT for the purpose of establishing a Child Care Facilities Loan Program to preserve and increase child care; providing for eligibility for and permissible uses of financial assistance from the Program; providing for the funding and administration of the Program; and generally relating to child care facilities.
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  3. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING EARLY START CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing and administering a scholarship program to assist modest-income families in obtaining child care services for 0 to 3-year-olds in Prince George’s County, subject to certain conditions; and generally relating to early childhood education and child care.
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  4. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMIT FEES for the purpose of establishing specific use and occupancy permit fees for certain uses; creating renewal fees for such uses; establishing a nonlapsing Quality of Life Improvement Fund; and generally relating to use and occupancy permit fees.
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  5. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD CARE CONSUMER CONTRACT PROTECTION ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of mandating child care consumer contract protection in child care enrollment contracts; including requiring hardship withdrawal provisions; defining hardship events; and generally relating to child care consumer contract protection.
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  6. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS for the purpose of declaring transferring appropriation within the General Fund to provide for costs that were not anticipated and included in the Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
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  7. To Committee
    Resolution

    A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CHILD CARE IMPROVEMENT WORKGROUP for the purpose of establishing a workgroup of subject matter experts to consider and make recommendations to the County Council on improving the availability, affordability, and quality of child care in Prince George’s County.
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  8. To Committee
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD CARE EXPANSION AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACT for the purpose of expanding the availability of and quality of child care in the County; defining certain terms; establishing a County Child Care Navigator; requiring a Strategic Plan for Child Care and annual reporting on program implementation; expanding, facilitating and streamlining the use of County and other public facilities by before and after-school care programs; and generally relating to before and after-school care programs.
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County Council
Agenda

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Briefing

    BUDGET PROCESS ORIENTATION Sylvia King, Senior Legislative Budget Officer Arun Puracken, Ed.D., EWD Committee Director Eric Irving, Esq., Legislative Attorney J. Kenneth Battle, Jr., TIEE Committee Director
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Public Safety, Health And Human Services
Agenda Minutes Video

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  1. Second Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE TAKEOVERS AND UNLAWFUL SPEED CONTESTS for the purpose of prohibiting unlawful speed contests or race contests consistent with State law; establishing the offense of organizing or participating in a motor vehicle takeover event; prohibiting knowingly attending a motor vehicle takeover event; providing definitions; establishing penalties; and generally relating to public safety and unlawful vehicle exhibitions within Prince George’s County.

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

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  2. Second Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE TAKEOVERS AND UNLAWFUL SPEED CONTESTS for the purpose of prohibiting unlawful speed contests or race contests consistent with State law; establishing the offense of organizing or participating in a motor vehicle takeover event; prohibiting knowingly attending a motor vehicle takeover event; providing definitions; establishing penalties; and generally relating to public safety and unlawful vehicle exhibitions within Prince George’s County.

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

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  3. Second Reading
    Council Bill

    AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE TAKEOVERS AND UNLAWFUL SPEED CONTESTS for the purpose of prohibiting unlawful speed contests or race contests consistent with State law; establishing the offense of organizing or participating in a motor vehicle takeover event; prohibiting knowingly attending a motor vehicle takeover event; providing definitions; establishing penalties; and generally relating to public safety and unlawful vehicle exhibitions within Prince George’s County.

    A motion was made by Council Member Oriadha, seconded by Vice Chair Blegay, 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

    Education And Workforce Development Committee
    Agenda

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    1. Committee Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) Data and Assessment Changes - Prince George's County Public Schools & the Maryland State Department of Education Presenter: Dr. Douglas Strader, Chief Accountability Office, Prince George's County Public Schools Timothy Guy, Assistant State Superintendent, Maryland State Department of Education
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    2. Committee Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      Childcare Briefing: Kindergarten Readiness and Funding Availability Presenters: Andreia Searcy, Director of Early Learning, Prince George's County Public Schools Jennifer Iverson, Executive Director, Child Resource Connect Nathalie Coward, Chief of Staff, Child Resource Connect
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    Government Operations And Fiscal Policy Committee
    Agenda

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    1. To Committee
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT OF 2025 for the purpose of expressing The County Council’s support for federal legislation cited as the “National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025” (H. R. 5356, 119th Cong. (2025).
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    County Council
    Agenda

    Joint Public Hearing - Go Prince George’s: The Preliminary Countywide Master Plan Of Transportation (Cr-079-2021)

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    1. Agenda Ready
      Joint Public Hearing

      THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY COUNCIL, SITTING AS THE DISTRICT COUNCIL, AND THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PLANNING BOARD OF THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON GO PRINCE GEORGE’S: THE PRELIMINARY COUNTYWIDE MASTER PLAN OF TRANSPORTATION (CR-079-2021) Pursuant to the Regional District Act within the Land Use Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, as well as Subtitle 27 of the Prince George’s County Code, being also the Zoning Ordinance of Prince George’s County, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held to seek public comment and testimony.
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    Planning, Housing And Economic Development Committee
    Agenda Video

    ** Revised: M-ncppc Fy 2027 Budget Briefing Removed Budget Work-session<br> People’s Zoning Counsel<br>

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    2. Committee Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      ZONING ORDINANCE FLEXIBLE ZONING TOOLS James Hunt, Planning Director Katina Shoulars, Deputy Planning Director David Warner, Principal General Counsel

      Briefing held

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    3. Resolution Final Reading
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of approving a certain transfer of appropriations within the Recreation Fund of the Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

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

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    County Council
    Agenda Video

    **Revised: Cr-019-2026 And Cb-022-2026 Added**

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    1. Approved
      Minutes

      County Council Minutes dated March 10, 2026

      These Minutes were approved.

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    2. confirmed
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual to the Prince George’s County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission: Brittany Jenkins Appointment Replacing: Shaunise A. Washington Term Expiration: 6/15/2028

      The public hearing for this Appointment was held.

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    3. confirmed
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual to the Prince George’s County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission: Ms. Lori Matthews Appointment Replacing: William Doerner Term Expiration: 6/15/2026

      The public hearing for this Appointment was held.

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    4. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - QUALIFIED DATA CENTERS for the purpose of repealing the exemption from detailed site plan review for qualified data centers.

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

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    5. To Committee
      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.

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

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    6. Third Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT for the purpose of prohibiting certain individuals employed by certain federal agencies from County employment; and generally relating to County personnel.

      This Council Bill was introduced by Council Members Dernoga, Oriadha, and Olson.

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    7. Third Reading
      Council Bill

      AN EMERGENCY ACT CONCERNING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE for the purpose of limiting access to certain areas for immigration enforcement, subject to certain conditions; requiring the County Executive to develop and publish certain guidance related to immigration enforcement action at County facilities; requiring the development of signage templates for private use; and generally relating to County administration and immigration enforcement in the County.

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

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    8. Third Reading
      Council Bill

      AN EMERGENCY ACT CONCERNING RESIDENT KIDNAPPING PROTECTION ACT for the purpose of providing that County residents may call for Prince George’s County Police Department verification of the identity and authority of persons engaging in immigration enforcement activity; making certain findings and defining certain terms; requiring a certain police response; requiring public outreach about this police service; and generally relating to police and immigration enforcement.

      This Council Bill was introduced by Council Members Oriadha, Olson, Adams-Stafford, Hunter, Adams, Harrison, Dernoga and Ivey.

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    9. Third Reading
      Council Bill

      AN EMERGENCY ACT CONCERNING PROHIBITION ON FACIAL COVERINGS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT for the purpose of prohibiting certain law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings that conceal or obscure the face while interacting with the public in the performance of official duties in Prince George’s County; providing definitions and exceptions; providing penalties and enforcement; stating that a public emergency exists and declaring the nature of that emergency; and generally relating to transparency and public trust in law enforcement.

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

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    10. Adopted
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY STREAMLINING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW WORKGROUP for the purpose of establishing a workgroup to recommend policies and practices to the County Council and County Executive to improve efficiency, reduce redundancy, and implement best practices in the land development review process without reducing substantive public input.

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Olson, seconded by Council Member Burroughs, that this Resolution be discharged from Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    11. Final
      Briefing

      WSSC FY2027 BUDGET OVERVIEW Kishia L. Powell, GM/CEO, WSSC Timothy Musara, CFO, WSSC Alan Wong, Chief Engineer, WSSC Letitia Carolina-Powell, Budget Division Manager, WSSC Caville Stanbury-Woolery, Deputy Chief Engineer, WSSC

      This Briefing was held.

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    12. Final
      Briefing

      POTOMAC INTERCEPTOR BRIEFING Kishia L. Powell, GM/CEO, WSSC Glen Diaz, Director for Utility Services, WSSC Aklile Tesfaye, Deputy GM for Operations, WSSC Tom Hilton, Division Manager, Planning, WSSC Matthew T. Brown, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, DC Water

      This Briefing was held.

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    13. Final
      Briefing

      BLUE LINE CORRIDOR PROJECTS CONCEPTS Tracy M. Benjamin, Esq., Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development Howard Ways, Assistant DCAO for Economic Development Calvin Hawkins, Assistant DCAO for Economic Development
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    14. Adopted
      Resolution

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

      A motion was made by Council Member Fisher, seconded by Council Member Blegay, that a new draft of this Resolution be substituted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    15. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNITY RESOURCES INFORMATION for the purpose of requiring that ambulances operated by the Prince George’s County Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department carry printed community resource information materials; requiring that such materials include resources related to housing, food assistance, legal services, mental health services, and other relevant social services; requiring that such materials be maintained in updated form and in multiple languages consistent with County law; designating a responsible agency for preparation and ongoing distribution of such materials; and generally relating to Fire/EMS Department.

      This Council Bill was presented by Council Member Olson and referred to the Public Safety and Health and Human Services Committee.

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    16. Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      BUDGET PROCESS ORIENTATION Sylvia King, Senior Legislative Budget Officer Arun Puracken, Ed.D., EWD Committee Director Eric Irving, Esq., Legislative Attorney J. Kenneth Battle, Jr., TIEE Committee Director

      This Briefing was removed from the agenda.

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    17. Adopted
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION - PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MEMBERS - APPOINTMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC BALANCE for the purpose of addressing the geographic distribution and balance of the membership of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and confirming Brittany E. Jenkins to serve as a member of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission of the Prince George’s County Planning Board to serve on a part-time basis.

      This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Hunter, Fisher, Blegay, Adams-Stafford, Ivey and Adams.

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    18. Adopted
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION - PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MEMBERS - APPOINTMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC BALANCE for the purpose of addressing the geographic distribution and balance of the membership of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and confirming Lori M. Matthews to serve as a member of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission of the Prince George’s County Planning Board to serve on a part-time basis.

      This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Fisher, Blegay, and Hunter.

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    19. Approved
      Minutes

      Board of Health Minutes dated March 10, 2026

      These Minutes were approved.

    20. Approved
      Minutes

      County Council Minutes dated March 10, 2026 6PM JPH

      These Minutes were approved.

    21. To Committee
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE 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 Hunter, Burroughs, Adams, Blegay, Oriadha, Dernoga and Fisher and referred to the Committee of the Whole.

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    22. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATIONS for the purpose of declaring transferring appropriation within the General Fund to provide for costs that were not anticipated and included in the Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.

      This Council Bill was presented by the Chair by the request of the County Executive and referred to the Committee of the Whole.

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    23. Approved
      Agenda Letter

      Proposed letter to the Honorable Ron Watson, Chair, Prince George’s County Senate Delegation, and the Honorable Nicole Williams, Chair, Prince George’s County House Delegation, transmitting the position of the Prince George's County Council on proposed legislation.

      A motion was made by Council Member Hunter, seconded by Council Member Adams, that this agenda letter be authorized for Chair's signature. The motion carried by the following vote:

    24. confirmed
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual to the Prince George’s County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission: Brittany Jenkins Appointment Replacing: Shaunise A. Washington Term Expiration: 6/15/2028

      A motion was made by Council Member Dernoga, seconded by Council Member Adams-Stafford, that this Appointment be confirmed. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    25. confirmed
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual to the Prince George’s County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission: Ms. Lori Matthews Appointment Replacing: William Doerner Term Expiration: 6/15/2026

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

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    26. Third Reading
      Council Bill

      AN EMERGENCY ACT CONCERNING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE for the purpose of limiting access to certain areas for immigration enforcement, subject to certain conditions; requiring the County Executive to develop and publish certain guidance related to immigration enforcement action at County facilities; requiring the development of signage templates for private use; and generally relating to County administration and immigration enforcement in the County.

      This Council Bill was introduced by Council Members Olson, Oriadha, Adams-Stafford Ivey, Dernoga, Hunter, Adams and Blegay.

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    27. Adopted
      Resolution

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

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

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    28. Adopted
      Resolution

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

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

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    29. Adopted
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY STREAMLINING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW WORKGROUP for the purpose of establishing a workgroup to recommend policies and practices to the County Council and County Executive to improve efficiency, reduce redundancy, and implement best practices in the land development review process without reducing substantive public input.

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

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    30. Adopted
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY STREAMLINING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW WORKGROUP for the purpose of establishing a workgroup to recommend policies and practices to the County Council and County Executive to improve efficiency, reduce redundancy, and implement best practices in the land development review process without reducing substantive public input.

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

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    31. Adopted
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION - PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MEMBERS - APPOINTMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC BALANCE for the purpose of addressing the geographic distribution and balance of the membership of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and confirming Brittany E. Jenkins to serve as a member of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission of the Prince George’s County Planning Board to serve on a part-time basis.

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

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    32. Adopted
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION - PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MEMBERS - APPOINTMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC BALANCE for the purpose of addressing the geographic distribution and balance of the membership of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and confirming Brittany E. Jenkins to serve as a member of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission of the Prince George’s County Planning Board to serve on a part-time basis.

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

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    33. Adopted
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION - PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MEMBERS - APPOINTMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC BALANCE for the purpose of addressing the geographic distribution and balance of the membership of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and confirming Lori M. Matthews to serve as a member of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission of the Prince George’s County Planning Board to serve on a part-time basis.

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

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    34. Adopted
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION - PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MEMBERS - APPOINTMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC BALANCE for the purpose of addressing the geographic distribution and balance of the membership of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and confirming Lori M. Matthews to serve as a member of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission of the Prince George’s County Planning Board to serve on a part-time basis.

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

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    35. Final
      Briefing

      BLUE LINE CORRIDOR PROJECTS CONCEPTS Tracy M. Benjamin, Esq., Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development Howard Ways, Assistant DCAO for Economic Development Calvin Hawkins, Assistant DCAO for Economic Development

      This Briefing was held.

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    Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy And Environment Committee
    Agenda Minutes Video

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    1. Presentation and referral
      Council Bill

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

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

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    2. Held in Committee
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY STREET VENDING PILOT PROGRAM for the purpose of encouraging the Department of Permitting Inspection and enforcement, Economic Development Corporation and Health Department to develop a comprehensive program on certain streets in Prince George’s County where street vending is allowed and a more streamlined process following health concerns for street foods. This pilot will develop a safe and regulated environment for street vending in Prince George’s County.
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    3. Committee Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      Transit-Oriented Development in Prince George's County Presenters: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Ms. Nia Rubin, Director, Real Estate Development Mr. Charlie Scott, Acting Senior Vice President, Government Relations Maryland Department of Transportation Mr. David Zaidain, ​Chief of Real Estate & Transit Oriented Development

      This Briefing was held.

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    4. Resolution Final Reading
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND OFFICE OF PEOPLE’S COUNSEL - INVESTIGATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY RATE INCREASES for the purpose of requesting the Office of People’s Counsel investigate the significant public utility rate increases affecting Prince George’s County.

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

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    5. Held in Committee
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY STREET VENDING PILOT PROGRAM for the purpose of encouraging the Department of Permitting Inspection and enforcement, Economic Development Corporation and Health Department to develop a comprehensive program on certain streets in Prince George’s County where street vending is allowed and a more streamlined process following health concerns for street foods. This pilot will develop a safe and regulated environment for street vending in Prince George’s County.

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

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    Sitting As The Committee Of The Whole
    Agenda Video

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      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING COMPENSATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS for the purpose of administratively codifying determinations of the 2025-2026 Compensation Review Commission, in accordance with procedures set forth in the Charter and in compliance with State law, including the 2025-2026 Compensation Review Commission’s recommendations to amend the compensation of the County Council Members and the County Executive and, including the Chair and Vice Chair of the County Council; making certain references to State law; and generally relating to the compensation of elected officials.

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

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    2. confirmed
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual to the Prince George’s County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission: Brittany Jenkins Appointment Replacing: Shaunise A. Washington Term Expiration: 6/15/2028

      There was no action on this Appointment.

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    3. confirmed
      Appointment

      Appointment of the following individual to the Prince George’s County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission: Ms. Lori Matthews Appointment Replacing: William Doerner Term Expiration: 6/15/2026

      There was no action on this Appointment.

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    Sitting As The District Council
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    1. Final
      Detailed Site Plan

      Smith Lakes Estates

      A motion was made by Council Member Harrison, seconded by Council Member Ivey, that this Detailed Site Plan be approved with conditions. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    2. Final
      Minutes

      District Council Minutes Dated March 9, 2026

      A motion was made by Vice Chair Olson, seconded by Council Member Harrison, that these Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    County Council
    Agenda Video

    **Revised - Cb-018-2026 Added**

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    1. Approved
      Minutes

      County Council Minutes dated March 3, 2026

      These Minutes were approved.

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    2. Approved
      Agenda Letter

      Proposed letter to the Honorable Ron Watson, Chair, Prince George’s County Senate Delegation, and the Honorable Nicole Williams, Chair, Prince George’s County House Delegation, transmitting the position of the Prince George's County Council on proposed legislation.

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

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    3. To Committee
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT OF 2025 for the purpose of expressing The County Council’s support for federal legislation cited as the “National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025” (H. R. 5356, 119th Cong. (2025).

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

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    4. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE TAKEOVERS AND UNLAWFUL SPEED CONTESTS for the purpose of prohibiting unlawful speed contests or race contests consistent with State law; establishing the offense of organizing or participating in a motor vehicle takeover event; prohibiting knowingly attending a motor vehicle takeover event; providing definitions; establishing penalties; and generally relating to public safety and unlawful vehicle exhibitions within Prince George’s County.

      This Council Bill was deferred to the next agenda.

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    5. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING FINES AND CHARGES RELATED TO THE OWNERSHIP OF REAL PROPERTY - COLLECTION for the purpose of providing that a tax, fee, fine, or other charge related to or arising out of the ownership or use of the real property shall be collected in the same manner as County real property taxes; and generally relating to the collection of charges owed to the County.

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

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    6. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY STREET VENDING PILOT PROGRAM for the purpose of requiring the Department of Permitting, Inspection and Enforcement, Economic Development Corporation and Health Department to develop a regulatory program on certain streets in Prince George’s County where street vending is allowed and a simplified and less cumbersome regulatory process while balancing legitimate health concerns for street foods. This pilot will develop a safe and regulated environment for street vending in Prince George’s County.

      This Council Bill was deferred to a future agenda.

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    7. Adopted
      Resolution

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

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

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    8. Third Reading
      Council Bill

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

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

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    9. 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 correspondence relating to the County Integrity and Compliance Officer.

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

    10. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD CARE EXPANSION AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACT for the purpose of expanding the availability of and quality of child care in the County; defining certain terms; establishing a County Child Care Navigator; requiring a Strategic Plan for Child Care and annual reporting on program implementation; expanding, facilitating and streamlining the use of County and other public facilities by before and after-school care programs; and generally relating to before and after-school care programs.

      This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Committee of the Whole.

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    11. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD CARE BUILDING BLOCKS ACT for the purpose of establishing a Child Care Facilities Loan Program to preserve and increase child care; providing for eligibility for and permissible uses of financial assistance from the Program; providing for the funding and administration of the Program; and generally relating to child care facilities.

      This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Committee of the Whole.

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    12. To Committee
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CHILD CARE IMPROVEMENT WORKGROUP for the purpose of establishing a workgroup of subject matter experts to consider and make recommendations to the County Council on improving the availability, affordability, and quality of child care in Prince George’s County.

      This Resolution was introduced by Council Members Oriadha, Blegay, Olson, Adams-Stafford, Adams, Hunter, Dernoga, Ivey, and Harrison and referred to the Committee of the Whole.

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    13. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING EARLY START CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing and administering a scholarship program to assist modest-income families in obtaining child care services for 0 to 3-year-olds in Prince George’s County, subject to certain conditions; and generally relating to early childhood education and child care.

      This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Committee of the Whole.

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    14. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMIT FEES for the purpose of establishing specific use and occupancy permit fees for certain uses; creating renewal fees for such uses; establishing a nonlapsing Quality of Life Improvement Fund; and generally relating to use and occupancy permit fees.

      This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Committee of the Whole.

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    15. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING CHILD CARE CONSUMER CONTRACT PROTECTION ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of mandating child care consumer contract protection in child care enrollment contracts; including requiring hardship withdrawal provisions; defining hardship events; and generally relating to child care consumer contract protection.

      This Council Bill was presented by Chair Oriadha and referred to the Committee of the Whole.

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    16. Approved
      Agenda Letter

      Proposed letter to the Honorable Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins, Chair, House Economic Matters Committee, transmitting the position of the Prince George's County Council on proposed legislation.

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

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    17. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING FINES AND CHARGES RELATED TO THE OWNERSHIP OF REAL PROPERTY - COLLECTION for the purpose of providing that a tax, fee, fine, or other charge related to or arising out of the ownership or use of the real property shall be collected in the same manner as County real property taxes; and generally relating to the collection of charges owed to the County.

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

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    18. Second Reading
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLE TAKEOVERS AND UNLAWFUL SPEED CONTESTS for the purpose of prohibiting unlawful speed contests or race contests consistent with State law; establishing the offense of organizing or participating in a motor vehicle takeover event; prohibiting knowingly attending a motor vehicle takeover event; providing definitions; establishing penalties; and generally relating to public safety and unlawful vehicle exhibitions within Prince George’s County.

      This Council Bill was presented by Council Member Fisher and referred to the Public Safety and Health and Human Services Committee.

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    19. To Committee
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY STREET VENDING PILOT PROGRAM for the purpose of requiring the Department of Permitting, Inspection and Enforcement, Economic Development Corporation and Health Department to develop a regulatory program on certain streets in Prince George’s County where street vending is allowed and a simplified and less cumbersome regulatory process while balancing legitimate health concerns for street foods. This pilot will develop a safe and regulated environment for street vending in Prince George’s County.

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

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    Sitting As The Board Of Health
    Agenda Video

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    2. Final
      Briefing

      OVERVIEW FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT: HIV AND STIS IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY Dr. Toyin Opesanmi Prince George's County Health Officer Dr. Sheila Carrette-McCrae Data & Evaluation Specialist, Family Health Services Division

      This Briefing was held.

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    County Council
    Agenda Video

    Joint Public Hearing - The Preliminary Central Avenue-blue/silver Line Sector Plan And Proposed Sectional Map Amendment (Sma) (Cr-053-2023)

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      Joint Public Hearing

      THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY COUNCIL, SITTING AS THE DISTRICT COUNCIL, AND THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PLANNING BOARD OF THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY CENTRAL AVENUE-BLUE/SILVER LINE SECTOR PLAN AND PROPOSED SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT (SMA) (CR-053-2023) Pursuant to the Regional District Act within the Land Use Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, as well as Subtitle 27 of the Prince George’s County Code, being also the Zoning Ordinance of Prince George’s County, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held to seek public comment and testimony.

      This Joint Public Hearing was held.

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    2. Introduction and Adoption
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING APPROVAL OF A CERTAIN REFUNDING PLAN OF THE WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS for the purpose of approving the Refunding Plan of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission for the refunding of certain bonds of Washington Suburban Sanitary District through the issuance of General Construction Refunding Bonds, Water Supply Refunding Bonds, and Sewage Disposal Refunding Bonds of Washington Suburban Sanitary District.

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    3. Agenda Ready
      Agenda Letter

      Proposed letter to Director William Pines, Maryland State Highway Administration, regarding Traffic Safety Improvements.

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    4. Agenda Ready
      Agenda Letter

      Proposed letter to the Honorable Ron Watson, Chair, Prince George’s County Senate Delegation, and the Honorable Nicole Williams, Chair, Prince George’s County House Delegation, transmitting the position of the Prince George's County Council on proposed legislation.

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    5. introduction and referral
      Resolution

      A RESOLUTION CONCERNING FISCAL YEAR (“FY”) 2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT for the purpose of approving and adopting the Prince George’s County Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2027 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development (“FY 2027 Annual Action Plan”).

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    6. Presentation and referral
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING THE DINE-IN RESTAURANT PERMITTING INCENTIVE ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of providing for a reduction in permitting fees for sit-down restaurants to stimulate restaurant growth in Prince George’s County; and generally relating to permitting fees.

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    7. Committee Agenda Ready
      Briefing

      Transfer of the Enforcement Division from the Department of Permitting, Inspection, and Enforcement to the Office of Homeland Security Presenters: Dr. Katina Gomez, Director, Office of Homeland Security Anthony Rease, Director of Emergency Management, Office of Homeland Security Regis Bryant, Deputy Director, Office of Homeland Security Tyrone Collington, Deputy Director, Office of Homeland Security Chrystal Tibbs, Assistant Associate Director, Department of Permitting, Inspection, and Enforcement

    8. Presentation and referral
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING LOCAL DIVERSE SUPPLIER PRIME CONTRACTOR PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing a Local Diverse Supplier Prime Contractor Program to increase opportunities for local diverse suppliers in public procurement prime contracting; requiring certain reporting to the County Council; providing for exemptions and public notice of solicitations for procurements; and generally relating to the Local Diverse Supplier Prime Contractor Program.

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    9. Presentation and referral
      Council Bill

      AN ACT CONCERNING FINE DINING INCENTIVE ACT OF 2026 for the purpose of establishing a Prince George’s County Fine Dining Incentive Program to attract more fine dining restaurants to locate and expand in Prince George’s County; reserving a certain percentage of annual awards from the Prince George’s County Economic Development Incentive Fund for the Prince George’s County Fine Dining Incentive Program; providing for the administration and regulation of the Prince George’s County Fine Dining Incentive Program; providing for the abrogation of the program; and generally relating to the Prince George’s County Fine Dining Incentive Program.

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    10. Agenda Ready
      Minutes

      County Council Minutes dated March 17, 2026