docketcity.com
Home › Prince George's County › Meetings

County Council

April 14, 2026 ·2:00 PM Final

Council Hearing Room

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF 📹 Watch video Official record ↗

Agenda — 66 items

  1. 1 RULES OF COURTESY (In-Person) You are now participating in the process of representative government. We welcome your interest and hope you will attend Prince George's County Council meetings often. Good government depends on the interest and involvement of you and your fellow citizens. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS The Prince George's County Council meets at 10:00 a.m. each Tuesday in the Council Hearing Room in the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, Largo, Maryland. Legislative sessions are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month and business meetings are scheduled on the alternate weeks. All County Council Sessions are public meetings, however, a part of the meeting may be conducted in closed session. In addition to its normal function as the County Council, the Council will frequently sit as the District Council for zoning matters or as the Board of Health. The capacity in which the Council acts on agenda items will be recorded in the minutes for each meeting. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN COUNCIL MEETINGS The County Council is proud to announce its return to in-person meetings. To encourage civic engagement, the Council has established an eComment portal to serve as an alternative method of public participation in the Council's virtual meetings. The portal allows citizens to register to speak on agenda items that are scheduled for public hearing and/or submit a comment or letter into the official public record, in lieu of verbal testimony. To register to speak or submit comments or written testimony please use the Council’s eComment portal at: https://pgccouncil.us/Speak. For those unable to use the portal, comments/written correspondence may be emailed to: clerkofthecouncil@co.pg.md.us or faxed to (301) 952-5178. Written comments must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on the day BEFORE the meeting. Testimony and comments will not be accepted via social media or by telephone/voice mail message. Register to speak, in advance, by 3:00 p.m. on the day BEFORE the meeting. Additionally, on-site registration for live testimony is now available; however, advance registration to testify is strongly encouraged. In accordance with ADA requirements, accommodations for hearing impaired, disabled persons, and visually impaired persons can be provided upon reasonable notice to the Clerk of the Council. Sign language and interpreters for non-english speakers are available with reasonable advance notice by emailing clerkofthecouncil@co.pg.md.us or calling 301-952-3600. VIEW USING THE LINK PROVIDED AT: https://pgccouncil.us/LIVE PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELLULAR PHONES DURING COUNCIL SESSIONS
  2. 2 PAGE BREAK
  3. 3 VIEW USING THE LINK PROVIDED AT: https://pgccouncil.us/LIVE ▶ jump to 0:01
  4. 4 10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE – (ROOM 2027)
  5. 5 blank line
  6. 6 1:30 P.M. - PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS/COMMENDATIONS - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 0:02
  7. 7 2. Council Chair Krystal Oriadha and Council Member Wanika Fisher presented a proclamation to Saniya Pearson, 2024 Youth Poet Laureate, in recognition of "National Poetry Month" in Prince George's County, Maryland. ▶ jump to 6:35
  8. 7 blank line
  9. 8 3. Council Chair Krystal Oriadha, Council Member Shayla D. Adams-Stafford, and Council Member Jolene Ivey presented a proclamation to the Prince George's County Girls Basketball All County Players in recognition of "being selected to the 2025 - 2026 Prince George's County Girls Basketball Coaches Association (PGCGBCA) All County Girls Basketball 1st Team". ▶ jump to 16:46
  10. 9 1. Council Chair Krystal Oriadha, Council Member Shayla D. Adams-Stafford, and Council Member Jolene Ivey presented a proclamation to the Kentland Volunteer Fire Department in recognition of their "75th Anniversary" in Prince George's County, Maryland. ▶ jump to 0:44
  11. 10 PAGE BREAK
  12. 10 PAGE BREAK
  13. 11 2:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 31:35
  14. 12 blank line
  15. 13 INVOCATION: ▶ jump to 32:18
  16. 14 Rev. Dr. Wallis C. Baxter III, Senior Pastor, Second Baptist Church, District Heights, MD ▶ jump to 32:32
  17. 15 blank line
  18. 16 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 34:18
  19. 17 blank line
  20. 17 POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
  21. 18 REQUESTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ▶ jump to 34:39
  22. 18 blank line
  23. 19 blank line
  24. 20 DESIGNATION OF APRIL 14, 2026 AS LEGISLATIVE DAY NO. 12 ▶ jump to 46:53
  25. 21 PAGE BREAK
  26. 22 1. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 47:02
  27. 23 (a) Approval of County Council Minutes ▶ jump to 47:03
  28. 24 County Council Minutes dated April 7, 2026 MIN 04072026 approved ▶ jump to 47:05
  29. 25 (b) First Reading of Bills (Presentation) ▶ jump to 47:08
  30. 26 AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING AND PROPERTY STANDARDS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY for the purpose of amending the Prince George’s County Code to increase penalties for non-residential property for non-compliance with housing and property standards; an increase of up to five thousand dollars for non-compliance; and generally relating to housing and property standards in Prince George’s County. CB-032-2026 presented and referred ▶ jump to 47:29
  31. 27 AN EMERGENCY ACT CONCERNING VEHICLE ACCESS AND RECOVERY ACT for the purpose of providing for redemption of a certain vehicle on posted private property and on public and private property; requiring proof of ownership or control of a vehicle; providing for indemnification; providing for prohibited conduct and penalty regarding impoundment; providing for notice to a family member or household member of a vehicle owner; providing for a certain emergency; and generally regarding vehicle access and recovery. CB-033-2026 presented and referred ▶ jump to 48:05
  32. 28 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued) ▶ jump to 48:34
  33. 29 (c) Introduction of Resolutions ▶ jump to 48:36
  34. 30 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DISTRICT COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE for the purpose of amending Rules of Procedure for the District Council. CR-025-2026 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 49:11
  35. 31 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COUNTY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE for the purpose of amending Rules of Procedure for the County Council. CR-026-2026 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 49:36
  36. 31 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued) ▶ jump to 48:34
  37. 33 PAGE BREAK
  38. 34 2. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
  39. 35 3. PROPOSED CORRESPONDENCE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
  40. 36 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT)
  41. 37 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. CB-009-2026 public hearing held ▶ jump to 72:01
  42. 37 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. CB-009-2026 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 72:08
  43. 38 PAGE BREAK
  44. 39 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (Continued)
  45. 40 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. CB-022-2026 public hearing held ▶ jump to 70:27
  46. 41 5. PUBLIC HEARING – RESOLUTION ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING (ADOPTION)
  47. 41 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. CB-022-2026 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 70:33
  48. 42 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. CR-010-2026 public hearing held ▶ jump to 74:43
  49. 43 PUBLIC HEARING – RESOLUTION ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING (ADOPTION) (Continued)
  50. 44 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. CR-019-2026 public hearing held ▶ jump to 65:57
  51. 44 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. CR-010-2026 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 74:48
  52. 45 PAGE BREAK
  53. 46 6. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
  54. 47 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING 2010 APPROVED MASTER PLAN FOR SUBREGION 1 - MINOR MASTER PLAN AND SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT - INITIATION for the purpose of initiating, pursuant to the local zoning laws for that portion of the Maryland-Washington Regional District situated in Prince George’s County, Maryland, minor amendments to the 2010 Approved Master Plan for Subregion 1 - in particular, to evaluate and potentially update certain recommendations for the physical development and redevelopment of certain portions of Planning Areas 60, 61, and 62 in order to align with Plan Prince George’s 2035 (Plan 2035) recommendations for the Muirkirk MARC Neighborhood Cetner, the Konterra Local Town Center, and the Innovation Corridor - and initiating a concurrent Sectional Map Amendment for a portion of Planning Areas 60, 61, and 62. CR-027-2026 introduced ▶ jump to 76:50
  55. 47 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. CR-019-2026 new draft substituted Pass ▶ jump to 66:01
  56. 48 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING 2013 APPROVED SUBREGION 5 MASTER PLAN AND SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT - MINOR MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT AND SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT - INITIATION for the purpose of initiating, pursuant to the local zoning laws for that portion of the Maryland-Washington Regional District situated in Prince George’s County, Maryland, minor amendments to the 2013 Approved Subregion 5 Master Plan and Sectional Map Amendment - in particular, to update specific recommendations for the physical development and redevelopment of portions of Planning Areas 81A, 81B, 83, 84 and 85A in order to align with Plan Prince George’s 2035 (Plan 2035) recommendations for the Brandywine Town Activity Center, and to incorporate the recommendations of the Medical Innovation Campus Feasibility Study that are relevant to the Sector Plan - and initiating a concurrent Sectional Map Amendment for portions of Planning Areas 81A, 81B, 83, 84 and 85A. CR-028-2026 introduced ▶ jump to 79:16
  57. 48 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. CR-019-2026 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 69:00
  58. 50 2:30 PM - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - (ROOM 2027) ▶ jump to 80:21
  59. 51 blank line
  60. 51 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING 2010 APPROVED MASTER PLAN FOR SUBREGION 1 - MINOR MASTER PLAN AND SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT - INITIATION for the purpose of initiating, pursuant to the local zoning laws for that portion of the Maryland-Washington Regional District situated in Prince George’s County, Maryland, minor amendments to the 2010 Approved Master Plan for Subregion 1 - in particular, to evaluate and potentially update certain recommendations for the physical development and redevelopment of certain portions of Planning Areas 60, 61, and 62 in order to align with Plan Prince George’s 2035 (Plan 2035) recommendations for the Muirkirk MARC Neighborhood Cetner, the Konterra Local Town Center, and the Innovation Corridor - and initiating a concurrent Sectional Map Amendment for a portion of Planning Areas 60, 61, and 62. CR-027-2026 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 76:52
  61. 52 REMINDERS
  62. 52 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING 2010 APPROVED MASTER PLAN FOR SUBREGION 1 - MINOR MASTER PLAN AND SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT - INITIATION for the purpose of initiating, pursuant to the local zoning laws for that portion of the Maryland-Washington Regional District situated in Prince George’s County, Maryland, minor amendments to the 2010 Approved Master Plan for Subregion 1 - in particular, to evaluate and potentially update certain recommendations for the physical development and redevelopment of certain portions of Planning Areas 60, 61, and 62 in order to align with Plan Prince George’s 2035 (Plan 2035) recommendations for the Muirkirk MARC Neighborhood Cetner, the Konterra Local Town Center, and the Innovation Corridor - and initiating a concurrent Sectional Map Amendment for a portion of Planning Areas 60, 61, and 62. CR-027-2026 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 77:19
  63. 53 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
  64. 55 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING 2013 APPROVED SUBREGION 5 MASTER PLAN AND SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT - MINOR MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT AND SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT - INITIATION for the purpose of initiating, pursuant to the local zoning laws for that portion of the Maryland-Washington Regional District situated in Prince George’s County, Maryland, minor amendments to the 2013 Approved Subregion 5 Master Plan and Sectional Map Amendment - in particular, to update specific recommendations for the physical development and redevelopment of portions of Planning Areas 81A, 81B, 83, 84 and 85A in order to align with Plan Prince George’s 2035 (Plan 2035) recommendations for the Brandywine Town Activity Center, and to incorporate the recommendations of the Medical Innovation Campus Feasibility Study that are relevant to the Sector Plan - and initiating a concurrent Sectional Map Amendment for portions of Planning Areas 81A, 81B, 83, 84 and 85A. CR-028-2026 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 79:18
  65. 56 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING 2013 APPROVED SUBREGION 5 MASTER PLAN AND SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT - MINOR MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT AND SECTIONAL MAP AMENDMENT - INITIATION for the purpose of initiating, pursuant to the local zoning laws for that portion of the Maryland-Washington Regional District situated in Prince George’s County, Maryland, minor amendments to the 2013 Approved Subregion 5 Master Plan and Sectional Map Amendment - in particular, to update specific recommendations for the physical development and redevelopment of portions of Planning Areas 81A, 81B, 83, 84 and 85A in order to align with Plan Prince George’s 2035 (Plan 2035) recommendations for the Brandywine Town Activity Center, and to incorporate the recommendations of the Medical Innovation Campus Feasibility Study that are relevant to the Sector Plan - and initiating a concurrent Sectional Map Amendment for portions of Planning Areas 81A, 81B, 83, 84 and 85A. CR-028-2026 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 79:43
  66. 59 Prepared by: ___________________________________ Edgar L. Reese, III, Legislative Reference Aide Submitted by: _________________________________ Donna J. Brown, Clerk of the Council