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November 18, 2025 ·10:00 AM Final

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  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 0:01
  4. 4 9:45 A.M. - DISTRICT COUNCIL - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM)
  5. 5 (SEE SEPARATE AGENDA)
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  7. 7 10:00 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 0:07
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  9. 9 INVOCATION: ▶ jump to 0:43
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  11. 12 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 6:44
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  13. 14 REQUESTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ▶ jump to 7:09
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  15. 16 DESIGNATION OF NOVEMBER 18, 2025 AS LEGISLATIVE DAY NO. 32 ▶ jump to 9:43
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  17. 18 1. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 9:49
  18. 19 (a) Introduction of Resolutions
  19. 19 CONSENT AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 113:52
  20. 20 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY CIVIL RIGHTS MONUMENT COMMISSION for the purpose of establishing a commission to create and implement a plan to establish a civil rights monument in Prince George’s County to honor the historical contributions of county residents to the advancement of civil rights in Prince George’s County. CR-140-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 113:39
  21. 21 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR HOUSING - IMPLEMENTATION DATE EXTENSION for the purpose of extending the implementation date for certain Prince George’s County Code and The Zoning Ordinance of Prince George’s County, Maryland laws regarding the County’s universal design for housing law; providing for a certain action regarding the Planning Board; and generally regarding universal design for housing. CR-141-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 112:09
  22. 22 2. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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  24. 24 3. PROPOSED CORRESPONDENCE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 114:24
  25. 25 Proposed letter to the Honorable Aisha N. Braveboy, County Executive, regarding the FY 2026-2028 Local Impact Grant (LIG) Multiyear Spending Plan. LTR 11182025 authorized for Chair's signature with amendments Pass ▶ jump to 114:34
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  27. 27 Joint Capital Improvement Priorities Letter to the Inter-Agency Commission (IAC) on School Construction LTR 10272025 authorized for Chair's signature Pass ▶ jump to 239:36
  28. 27 Appointment of the following individual as Director of the Department of Housing & Community Development of Prince George's County: Mr. Johnathan R. Butler APPT-16-25 confirmed Pass ▶ jump to 21:58
  29. 28 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 9:51
  30. 29 Appointment of the following individual as Director of the Department of Housing & Community Development of Prince George's County: Mr. Johnathan R. Butler APPT-16-25 public hearing held ▶ jump to 21:53
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  32. 30 AN ACT CONCERNING ANIMAL CONTROL for the purpose of revising and adding certain definitions; increasing certain civil penalties; expanding the leash law; expanding the type of dangerous animals; providing for a certain provocation; requiring a certain special permit and fee; providing for a certain licensing fee; providing for a certain licensing penalty; lifting a certain ban; providing for a certain grandfather provision; providing for certain pet parenting or animal handling courses; providing for a pilot program to foster and adopt a certain specific dog breed under specific circumstances; providing for certain timeframes for permits and agreements and registration; providing for certain fines; providing for certain facilities to refer a certain specific dog breed to serve in a certain pilot program to be service animals; providing for certain spaying and neutering of a certain dog breed; providing for a certain re-lettering; and generally regarding animal control in the County. CB-097-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 83:04
  33. 31 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) ▶ jump to 25:08
  34. 32 AN ACT CONCERNING ANIMAL CONTROL for the purpose of revising and adding certain definitions; increasing certain civil penalties; expanding the leash law; expanding the type of dangerous animals; providing for a certain provocation; requiring a certain special permit and fee; providing for a certain licensing fee; providing for a certain licensing penalty; lifting a certain ban; providing for a certain grandfather provision; providing for certain pet parenting or animal handling courses; providing for a pilot program to foster and adopt a certain specific dog breed under specific circumstances; providing for certain timeframes for permits and agreements and registration; providing for certain fines; providing for certain facilities to refer a certain specific dog breed to serve in a certain pilot program to be service animals; providing for certain spaying and neutering of a certain dog breed; providing for a certain re-lettering; and generally regarding animal control in the County. CB-097-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 82:58
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  36. 34 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED) ▶ jump to 116:45
  37. 34 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - PRINCIPAL USES - PERMITTED USES IN CGO ZONE for the purpose of amending the uses permitted in the Commercial, General and Office (CGO) Zone to encourage the conversion of existing office buildings into mixed-use developments. CB-043-2025 amended Pass ▶ jump to 230:47
  38. 35 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - PRINCIPAL USES - PERMITTED USES IN CGO ZONE for the purpose of amending the uses permitted in the Commercial, General and Office (CGO) Zone to encourage the conversion of existing office buildings into mixed-use developments. CB-043-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 124:08
  39. 35 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - PRINCIPAL USES - PERMITTED USES IN CGO ZONE for the purpose of amending the uses permitted in the Commercial, General and Office (CGO) Zone to encourage the conversion of existing office buildings into mixed-use developments. CB-043-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 231:38
  40. 36 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED)
  41. 37 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - PERMITTED USES - QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS WITH DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE for the purpose of limiting the location of new quick-service restaurants with drive-through service by prohibiting such uses in residential zones and allowing such uses by special exception in certain commercial zones to address the unique adverse impacts associated with quick-service restaurants with drive-through service. CB-069-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 138:30
  42. 38 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED)
  43. 38 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING USE REGULATIONS - PERMITTED USES - QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS WITH DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE for the purpose of limiting the location of new quick-service restaurants with drive-through service by prohibiting such uses in residential zones and allowing such uses by special exception in certain commercial zones to address the unique adverse impacts associated with quick-service restaurants with drive-through service. CB-069-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 138:34
  44. 39 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING MUNICIPALITIES - COUNTY USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMITS - APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION for the purpose of providing that the [Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement] applicant 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. CB-077-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 146:24
  45. 40 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED)
  46. 41 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. CB-081-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 154:48
  47. 41 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING MUNICIPALITIES - COUNTY USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMITS - APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION for the purpose of providing that the [Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement] applicant 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. CB-077-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 146:26
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  49. 43 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED)
  50. 44 AN ACT CONCERNING SENIOR PROTECTIONS AND DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION for the purpose of amending the requirements for licensing, bonding, and operational conduct of door-to-door solicitors; establishing definitions for high-risk industries and seniors; requiring criminal background checks and mandatory consumer protection and elder fraud awareness training for certain applicants; increasing bond amounts for high-risk industries; requiring senior consumer rights disclosures; establishing a Solicitation Protection Rapid Response Force to investigate violations and conduct public outreach; and providing enhanced penalties for violations, including specific protections for seniors and restrictions on repeat offenders. CB-084-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 157:40
  51. 44 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. CB-081-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 154:51
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  53. 46 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED)
  54. 47 AN ACT CONCERNING NATIONAL BOARD-CERTIFIED TEACHER INCENTIVE PROGRAM MATCH for the purpose of establishing an enhanced incentive program to encourage National Board-Certified mathematics, science, and exceptional needs teachers to teach at low performing schools in Prince George’s County. CB-087-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 159:57
  55. 48 AN ACT CONCERNING THE LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS INCENTIVE ACT for the purpose of stimulating the growth of locally owned and operated businesses by reducing the stifling burden of fees and charges on such businesses, thus fostering economic growth in Prince George’s County. CB-088-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 161:16
  56. 48 AN ACT CONCERNING SENIOR PROTECTIONS AND DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION for the purpose of amending the requirements for licensing, bonding, and operational conduct of door-to-door solicitors; establishing definitions for high-risk industries and seniors; requiring criminal background checks and mandatory consumer protection and elder fraud awareness training for certain applicants; increasing bond amounts for high-risk industries; requiring senior consumer rights disclosures; establishing a Solicitation Protection Rapid Response Force to investigate violations and conduct public outreach; and providing enhanced penalties for violations, including specific protections for seniors and restrictions on repeat offenders. CB-084-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 157:43
  57. 49 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED)
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  59. 50 AN ACT CONCERNING YEAR-ROUND JOBS PROGRAM FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH for the purpose of establishing an employment program for low-income youth and young adults throughout the calendar year to improve socioeconomic outcomes for low-income youth and families in Prince George’s County. CB-089-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 165:00
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  61. 52 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED)
  62. 52 AN ACT CONCERNING NATIONAL BOARD-CERTIFIED TEACHER INCENTIVE PROGRAM MATCH for the purpose of establishing an enhanced incentive program to encourage National Board-Certified mathematics, science, and exceptional needs teachers to teach at low performing schools in Prince George’s County. CB-087-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 160:01
  63. 53 AN ACT CONCERNING FLAGSHIP PROJECT OVERLAY ZONE for the purpose of regulating the subdivision of land within the Flagship Project Overlay Zone to facilitate transformative redevelopment of signature sites in Prince George’s County. CB-092-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 181:42
  64. 54 AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT PRINCE GEORGE’S CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. (PGCOA) (CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS) for the purpose of amending the labor agreement by and between Prince George’s Correctional Officers’ Association, Inc. to add a provision to increase the Shift Differential amounts under Article 26, paragraph A, that was omitted from the Collective Bargaining Agreement previously approved as CB-59-2025. CB-094-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 166:27
  65. 54 AN ACT CONCERNING THE LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS INCENTIVE ACT for the purpose of stimulating the growth of locally owned and operated businesses by reducing the stifling burden of fees and charges on such businesses, thus fostering economic growth in Prince George’s County. CB-088-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 161:21
  66. 55 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED)
  67. 56 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-098-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 182:56
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  69. 57 AN ACT CONCERNING YEAR-ROUND JOBS PROGRAM FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH for the purpose of establishing an employment program for low-income youth and young adults throughout the calendar year to improve socioeconomic outcomes for low-income youth and families in Prince George’s County. CB-089-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 165:03
  70. 58 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED)
  71. 59 AN ACT CONCERNING CRITICAL WORKFORCE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing the Critical Workforce Housing Assistance Program within the Housing Investment Trust Fund; providing eligibility standards for participation in the Program; providing for the assistance to be offered in the Program; providing for the application and approval process for Program assistance; and generally regarding the Housing Investment Trust Fund. CB-099-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 191:46
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  74. 61 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED)
  75. 61 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED)
  76. 62 AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCEMENT OF COUNTY PROCUREMENT PRACTICES 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. CB-100-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 193:11
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  78. 63 AN ACT CONCERNING AMENDMENT OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT PRINCE GEORGE’S CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. (PGCOA) (CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS) for the purpose of amending the labor agreement by and between Prince George’s Correctional Officers’ Association, Inc. to add a provision to increase the Shift Differential amounts under Article 26, paragraph A, that was omitted from the Collective Bargaining Agreement previously approved as CB-59-2025. CB-094-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 166:31
  79. 64 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED)
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  81. 65 AN ACT CONCERNING HOMEOWNERSHIP EQUITY PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing the Homeownership Equity Program for County residents; providing for the purposes and uses of the Homeownership Equity Program within the Housing Investment Trust Fund; providing for the funding and administration of the Homeownership Equity Program; providing for eligibility, terms, funding, property requirements for buyers; providing for loans for persons in select groups; providing for application intake, underwriting, closing support, post-purchase follow-up and approval of administrative rules and program guidelines; and generally regarding the Homeownership Equity Program. CB-101-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 194:26
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  83. 67 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED)
  84. 67 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-098-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 183:01
  85. 68 AN ACT CONCERNING SICK LEAVE - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS for the purpose of providing for certain mandated paid sick leave for a County employee or employee's family member at legal proceedings; providing for certain definitions; providing for verification of certain sick leave; and generally regarding County personnel law and legal proceedings. CB-102-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 195:41
  86. 69 AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY REAL PROPERTY for declaring certain parcels of County-owned real property as surplus and no longer needed for County use. CB-103-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 196:59
  87. 70 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED)
  88. 71 AN ACT CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT AND REFERRAL TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS for the purpose of requiring a mandatory review by the Prince George's County Board of Ethics for any person found in violation of Prince George's County Code, Subtitle 2, Section 2, Division 46, Community Inclusiveness. CB-104-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 188:11
  89. 71 AN ACT CONCERNING CRITICAL WORKFORCE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing the Critical Workforce Housing Assistance Program within the Housing Investment Trust Fund; providing eligibility standards for participation in the Program; providing for the assistance to be offered in the Program; providing for the application and approval process for Program assistance; and generally regarding the Housing Investment Trust Fund. CB-099-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 191:49
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  91. 73 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (CONTINUED)
  92. 74 AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY PERSONNEL for the purpose of clarifying the Council County’s authority to implement personnel procedures; revising the grounds for performance-related disciplinary actions; and generally regarding County personnel law. CB-107-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 184:40
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  94. 75 AN ACT CONCERNING ENHANCEMENT OF COUNTY PROCUREMENT PRACTICES 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. CB-100-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 193:14
  95. 76 6. RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION)
  96. 77 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. CR-085-2025 no action ▶ jump to 197:45
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  98. 79 RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION) (Continued)
  99. 79 AN ACT CONCERNING HOMEOWNERSHIP EQUITY PROGRAM for the purpose of establishing the Homeownership Equity Program for County residents; providing for the purposes and uses of the Homeownership Equity Program within the Housing Investment Trust Fund; providing for the funding and administration of the Homeownership Equity Program; providing for eligibility, terms, funding, property requirements for buyers; providing for loans for persons in select groups; providing for application intake, underwriting, closing support, post-purchase follow-up and approval of administrative rules and program guidelines; and generally regarding the Homeownership Equity Program. CB-101-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 194:28
  100. 80 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. CR-092-2025 new draft substituted Pass ▶ jump to 200:09
  101. 81 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ADEQUATE PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONSE TIME TEST TASK FORCE for the purpose of establishing the Adequate Public Safety Response Time Test Task Force to thoroughly examine the methodology, data accuracy, and real-world application of the existing response time test and recommend necessary revisions or alternatives that more effectively align with public safety goals and current resources. CR-109-2025 new draft substituted Pass ▶ jump to 203:20
  102. 82 RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION) (Continued)
  103. 83 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SUPPORT FOR THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY for the purpose of expressing support for motion pictures, visual arts, commercial productions, and all other creative industries to invest in Prince George’s County. CR-110-2025 new draft substituted Pass ▶ jump to 206:02
  104. 83 AN ACT CONCERNING SICK LEAVE - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS for the purpose of providing for certain mandated paid sick leave for a County employee or employee's family member at legal proceedings; providing for certain definitions; providing for verification of certain sick leave; and generally regarding County personnel law and legal proceedings. CB-102-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 195:43
  105. 84 RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION) (Continued)
  106. 85 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, PRINCE GEORGE’S CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. (CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS) SALARY SCHEDULE D for the purpose of amending the Salary Plan of the County to add a provision to increase Shift Differential amounts under Section 7, paragraph A, that was omitted from the Salary Plan Amendment previously adopted by CR-72-2025. CR-113-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 209:49
  107. 85 AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY REAL PROPERTY for declaring certain parcels of County-owned real property as surplus and no longer needed for County use. CB-103-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 197:05
  108. 86 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WORKGROUP for the purpose of establishing a Domestic Violence Workgroup and providing the purpose and objectives of the Workgroup, defining the composition of the Workgroup, and requiring the issuance of a report regarding domestic violence prevention and response in Prince George’s County. CR-125-2025 new draft substituted Pass ▶ jump to 213:43
  109. 87 RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION) (Continued)
  110. 88 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING STOP SIGN MONITORING SYSTEMS - TOWN OF FOREST HEIGHTS for the purpose of providing County Council approval of locations for stop sign monitoring systems in the Town of Forest Heights; and generally regarding stop sign monitoring systems CR-134-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 216:36
  111. 88 AN ACT CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT AND REFERRAL TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS for the purpose of requiring a mandatory review by the Prince George's County Board of Ethics for any person found in violation of Prince George's County Code, Subtitle 2, Section 2, Division 46, Community Inclusiveness. CB-104-2025 amended Pass ▶ jump to 188:14
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  113. 89 AN ACT CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT AND REFERRAL TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS for the purpose of requiring a mandatory review by the Prince George's County Board of Ethics for any person found in violation of Prince George's County Code, Subtitle 2, Section 2, Division 46, Community Inclusiveness. CB-104-2025 enacted Pass
  114. 90 7. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 217:11
  115. 91 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF LAW for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Anthony D. Jones as the Acting Director of the Office of Law. CR-142-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 217:48
  116. 92 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Ms. Stephanie D. Bridgeforth, as the Acting Director of the Office of Human Resources Management. CR-143-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 219:15
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  118. 93 AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY PERSONNEL for the purpose of clarifying the Council County’s authority to implement personnel procedures; revising the grounds for performance-related disciplinary actions; and generally regarding County personnel law. CB-107-2025 amended Pass ▶ jump to 184:44
  119. 94 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
  120. 94 AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY PERSONNEL for the purpose of clarifying the Council County’s authority to implement personnel procedures; revising the grounds for performance-related disciplinary actions; and generally regarding County personnel law. CB-107-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 186:18
  121. 95 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Jose Villegas, as the Acting Director of the Office of Human Rights. CR-144-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 220:36
  122. 96 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF CENTRAL SERVICES for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. David Byrd as the Acting Director of the Office of Central Services. CR-145-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 221:54
  123. 97 RECESS motion to recess passed Pass ▶ jump to 223:00
  124. 98 12:30 P.M. - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
  125. 99 (SEE SEPARATE AGENDA)
  126. 100 RECONVENED ▶ jump to 225:14
  127. 101 PAGE BREAK
  128. 101 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. CR-092-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 200:41
  129. 102 RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION) (Continued) ▶ jump to 235:48
  130. 103 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY CIVIL RIGHTS MONUMENT COMMISSION for the purpose of establishing a commission to create and implement a plan to establish a civil rights monument in Prince George’s County to honor the historical contributions of county residents to the advancement of civil rights in Prince George’s County. CR-140-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 236:57
  131. 103 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ADEQUATE PUBLIC SAFETY RESPONSE TIME TEST TASK FORCE for the purpose of establishing the Adequate Public Safety Response Time Test Task Force to thoroughly examine the methodology, data accuracy, and real-world application of the existing response time test and recommend necessary revisions or alternatives that more effectively align with public safety goals and current resources. CR-109-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 203:53
  132. 104 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR HOUSING - IMPLEMENTATION DATE EXTENSION for the purpose of extending the implementation date for certain Prince George’s County Code and The Zoning Ordinance of Prince George’s County, Maryland laws regarding the County’s universal design for housing law; providing for a certain action regarding the Planning Board; and generally regarding universal design for housing. CR-141-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 239:04
  133. 106 RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION) (Continued)
  134. 106 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SUPPORT FOR THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY for the purpose of expressing support for motion pictures, visual arts, commercial productions, and all other creative industries to invest in Prince George’s County. CR-110-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 206:33
  135. 107 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (“PILOT”) AGREEMENT FOR THE FORT WASHINGTON BY VINTAGE PROJECT for the purpose of approving the terms and conditions of a Payments in Lieu of Taxes (“PILOT”) Agreement between Prince George’s County, Maryland (the “County”) and Fort Washington by Vintage, LP (the “Owner”). CR-118-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 243:41
  136. 108 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION (Continued)
  137. 109 PERFORMANCE AUDIT REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HAWKINS DISC 7-2025 Discussion held
  138. 111 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION (Continued)
  139. 111 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WORKGROUP for the purpose of establishing a Domestic Violence Workgroup and providing the purpose and objectives of the Workgroup, defining the composition of the Workgroup, and requiring the issuance of a report regarding domestic violence prevention and response in Prince George’s County. CR-125-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 214:19
  140. 112 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY-OMNIBUS BILL for the purpose of reconciling certain terms, procedures, and other language of the new Zoning Ordinance, being Chapter 27, 2019 Laws of Prince George's County; revising certain procedures and regulations; and adding clarification language to further effectuate successful implementation of the County’s new, modern, streamlined Zoning Ordinance. CB-015-2024
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  142. 115 REMINDERS
  143. 115 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF LAW for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Anthony D. Jones as the Acting Director of the Office of Law. CR-142-2025 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 217:52
  144. 116 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF LAW for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Anthony D. Jones as the Acting Director of the Office of Law. CR-142-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 218:18
  145. 117 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
  146. 119 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Ms. Stephanie D. Bridgeforth, as the Acting Director of the Office of Human Resources Management. CR-143-2025 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 219:17
  147. 120 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Ms. Stephanie D. Bridgeforth, as the Acting Director of the Office of Human Resources Management. CR-143-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 219:40
  148. 124 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Jose Villegas, as the Acting Director of the Office of Human Rights. CR-144-2025 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 220:38
  149. 125 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Jose Villegas, as the Acting Director of the Office of Human Rights. CR-144-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 221:01
  150. 127 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF CENTRAL SERVICES for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. David Byrd as the Acting Director of the Office of Central Services. CR-145-2025 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 221:54
  151. 128 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF CENTRAL SERVICES for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. David Byrd as the Acting Director of the Office of Central Services. CR-145-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 222:18
  152. 135 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY-OMNIBUS BILL for the purpose of reconciling certain terms, procedures, and other language of the new Zoning Ordinance, being Chapter 27, 2019 Laws of Prince George's County; revising certain procedures and regulations; and adding clarification language to further effectuate successful implementation of the County’s new, modern, streamlined Zoning Ordinance. CB-015-2024 motion failed Fail ▶ jump to 227:04
  153. 136 RECESS motion to recess passed ▶ jump to 233:53
  154. 137 RECONVENED ▶ jump to 235:44
  155. 141 PROPOSED CORRESPONDENCE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORT (Continued)
  156. 148 Prepared by: ___________________________________ Edgar L. Reese, III, Legislative Reference Aide Submitted by: _________________________________ Donna J. Brown, Clerk of the Council