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County Council

February 10, 2026 ·11:00 AM Final

Council Hearing Room

Agenda — 56 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
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  3. 3 VIEW USING THE LINK PROVIDED AT: https://pgccouncil.us/LIVE ▶ jump to 0:02
  4. 4 9:00 A.M. - GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE - (COMMITTEE ROOM 2027)
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  6. 6 10:30 A.M. - PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS/COMMENDATIONS - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 0:03
  7. 7 Chair Krystal Oriadha, Vice Chair Eric C. Olson, Council Member Shayla Adams-Stafford and Council Member Wanika Fisher presented a proclamation to the Honorable Jazz Lewis, in recognition of "dedicated and distinctive service to the Maryland House of Delegates, representing the 24th Legislative District," in Prince George's County, Maryland. ▶ jump to 0:34
  8. 8 Chair Krystal Oriadha and Vice Chair Eric C. Olson presented a proclamation to Chief George Nader, Police Department; Chief Thelmetria Michaelides, Fire Department; Director Terence Clark, Dept. of Corrections; Director Katina Gomez, Office of Homeland Security, and Sheriff John D. B. Carr, Prince George's County, Sheriff's Department, in recognition of "48th Annual Public Safety Valor Awards," in Prince George's County. ▶ jump to 30:40
  9. 9 Chair Krystal Oriadha, Council Member Shayla Adams-Stafford, Council Member Wala Blegay and Council Member Jolene Ivey presented a proclamation to The Honorable Kayce Munyeneh, in recognition of "her success as the first Black Mayor of the Town of Cheverly," in Prince George's County, Maryland. ▶ jump to 16:01
  10. 10 Chair Krystal Oriadha and Council Member Shayla Adams-Stafford presented a proclamation to Pastor O. Carter, No Limits Outreach Ministries, in recognition of "their valiant effort to combat food insecurity," in Prince George's County, Maryland. ▶ jump to 24:25
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  12. 12 11:00 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 52:13
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  14. 14 INVOCATION: ▶ jump to 53:01
  15. 15 Rev. Brian K. Madison, MDiv., Minister of Pastoral Care, Galilee Baptist Church, Suitland, MD ▶ jump to 53:03
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  17. 17 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 59:20
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  19. 19 REQUESTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ▶ jump to 59:50
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  21. 21 BUSINESS MEETING ▶ jump to 59:56
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  23. 23 1. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 60:01
  24. 24 (a) Approval of County Council Minutes ▶ jump to 60:01
  25. 25 County Council Minutes dated February 3, 2026 MIN 02032026 approved ▶ jump to 60:03
  26. 26 (b) First Reading of Bills (Presentation) ▶ jump to 60:09
  27. 27 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. CB-002-2026 removed from Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 60:37
  28. 28 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. CB-003-2026 presented and referred ▶ jump to 61:12
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  30. 30 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  31. 31 (c) Introduction of Resolutions ▶ jump to 61:20
  32. 32 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. CR-006-2026 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 62:10
  33. 32 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. CB-002-2026 amended Pass ▶ jump to 63:59
  34. 33 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. CB-002-2026 presented and referred ▶ jump to 64:37
  35. 34 2. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 62:14
  36. 35 3. PROPOSED CORRESPONDENCE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 88:25
  37. 36 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. LTR 02102026a authorized for Chair's signature Pass ▶ jump to 90:13
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  39. 37 PROPOSED CORRESPONDENCE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT (Continued) ▶ jump to 88:25
  40. 38 Proposed correspondence to Board Chair Branndon D. Jackson in support of FY 2026 - Board of Education Financial Review and Transfer Request #1. . LTR 02102026b authorized for Chair's signature Pass ▶ jump to 93:44
  41. 39 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 65:22
  42. 40 Appointment of the following individual as the County Attorney for Prince George's County: Mr. Anthony Jones Appointment APPT-6-26 public hearing held ▶ jump to 84:52
  43. 41 5. BRIEFING – (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 99:58
  44. 41 Appointment of the following individual as the County Attorney for Prince George's County: Mr. Anthony Jones Appointment APPT-6-26 confirmed Pass ▶ jump to 85:00
  45. 42 FY 2027 BUDGET OVERVIEW David B. Juppe, Revenue & Legislation Manager, OMB Morgan Weisman, Budget Management Analyst, OMB Jabari Cooper, Legislative Officer BR 02102026 Briefing held ▶ jump to 147:37
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  47. 45 REMINDERS Thurs., Feb. 12, 2026 10:00 a.m. - TIEE Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m. - GOFP Committee Meeting Tues., Feb. 17, 2025 9:00 a.m. - General Assembly Committee 10:30 a.m. - County Council Meeting 11:00 a.m. - Committee of the Whole 2:00 p.m. - Council Black History Month Program ▶ jump to 147:43
  48. 46 ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA accepted the additions package Pass ▶ jump to 94:15
  49. 47 PROPOSED CORRESPONDENCE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT (continued) ▶ jump to 94:42
  50. 48 Proposed letter to the Honorable Brian J. Feldman, Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee, and the Honorable Kriselda Valderrama, Chair, Economic Matters Committee, transmitting the position of the Prince George's County Council on the Starter and Silver Homes Act of 2026 (HB 239/SB 36) (SSHA 2026). LTR 02102026c authorized for Chair's signature Pass ▶ jump to 95:35
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  52. 50 6. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 96:05
  53. 51 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DMV MOVES REGIONAL TRANSIT INVESTMENT AND ACTION PLAN for the purpose of endorsing the DMV Moves Regional Transit Investment and Action Plan, (“DMV Moves Plan”) and supporting its vision for a reliable, integrated, and financially sustainable regional transit system. CR-007-2026 introduced ▶ jump to 98:53
  54. 51 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DMV MOVES REGIONAL TRANSIT INVESTMENT AND ACTION PLAN for the purpose of endorsing the DMV Moves Regional Transit Investment and Action Plan, (“DMV Moves Plan”) and supporting its vision for a reliable, integrated, and financially sustainable regional transit system. CR-007-2026 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 98:57
  55. 52 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DMV MOVES REGIONAL TRANSIT INVESTMENT AND ACTION PLAN for the purpose of endorsing the DMV Moves Regional Transit Investment and Action Plan, (“DMV Moves Plan”) and supporting its vision for a reliable, integrated, and financially sustainable regional transit system. CR-007-2026 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 99:22
  56. 55 Prepared by: ___________________________________ Edgar L. Reese, III, Legislative Reference Aide Submitted by: _________________________________ Donna J. Brown, Clerk of the Council