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October 7, 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 10:00 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 0:03
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  6. 6 INVOCATION:
  7. 7 Pastor Ana Rodriguez, Con Poder de lo Alto Ministry, of Langley Park ▶ jump to 0:53
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  9. 9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 10:54
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  11. 11 REQUESTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ▶ jump to 11:15
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  14. 13 LEGISLATIVE DAY NO. 24 ▶ jump to 18:28
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  16. 15 1. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 18:32
  17. 16 (a) Approval of County Council Minutes ▶ jump to 18:34
  18. 17 County Council Minutes dated September 30, 2025 MIN 09302025 approved ▶ jump to 18:36
  19. 18 County Council Minutes dated October 2, 2025 MIN 10022025 approved ▶ jump to 18:42
  20. 19 (b) First Reading of Bills (Presentation) ▶ jump to 18:45
  21. 20 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-093-2025 removed from agenda ▶ jump to 18:59
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  23. 22 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  24. 23 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 presented and referred ▶ jump to 19:42
  25. 23 AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY REAL PROPERTY AS SURPLUS PROPERTY for the purpose of repealing in its entirety and reenacting provisions of the Code regulating the procedure to declare County Real Property as Surplus Property; methods of disposition of surplus property; approval by Council; and execution of disposition. CB-095-2025 presented and referred ▶ jump to 9:07
  26. 24 AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY REAL PROPERTY AS SURPLUS PROPERTY for the purpose of repealing in its entirety and reenacting provisions of the Code regulating the procedure to declare County Real Property as Surplus Property; methods of disposition of surplus property; approval by Council; and execution of disposition. CB-095-2025 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 20:25
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  28. 25 AN ACT CONCERNING RETURNING CITIZEN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 2025 for the purpose of reducing recidivism and improving public safety by requiring that a certain percentage of the work hours on certain public procurement projects be worked by returning citizens, subject to certain conditions; and generally relating to the employment of returning citizens. CB-096-2025 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 24:12
  29. 26 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  30. 27 (c) Introduction of Resolutions ▶ jump to 25:03
  31. 27 AN ACT CONCERNING RETURNING CITIZEN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 2025 for the purpose of reducing recidivism and improving public safety by requiring that a certain percentage of the work hours on certain public procurement projects be worked by returning citizens, subject to certain conditions; and generally relating to the employment of returning citizens. CB-096-2025 presented and referred ▶ jump to 25:03
  32. 28 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 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 26:24
  33. 29 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 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 28:49
  34. 30 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES SAFETY TASK FORCE for the purpose of establishing a task force to gather information, evaluate, and make recommendations for improving safety, especially for inmates and employees, within the adult detention center of the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections, also known as the Prince George’s County Jail. CR-111-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 29:50
  35. 30 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  36. 31 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  37. 32 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, SHERIFF OFFICIALS - SALARY SCHEDULE “S-O” SCHEDULE OF PAY GRADES for the purpose of amending the Salary Plan of the County to reflect wage and benefit modifications of Sheriff Officials. CR-112-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 30:39
  38. 33 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 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 31:24
  39. 34 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING FISCAL YEAR (“FY”) 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT for the purpose of amending the Prince George’s County Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2026 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development by adding the New Carrollton - Affordable - Phase 4 project, an eligible activity not originally funded or described in the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan, and the reprogramming and reallocation of two million, five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) in HOME Investment Partnerships (“HOME”) Program funds from Annual Action Plans approved in prior fiscal years to support the New Carrollton - Affordable - Phase 4 project. CR-114-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 32:40
  40. 35 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  41. 35 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  42. 36 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (“PILOT”) AGREEMENT FOR THE NEW CARROLLTON - AFFORDABLE - PHASE 4 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 Urban Atlantic Development LLC (the “Owner”). CR-115-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 33:20
  43. 37 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING HOUSING INVESTMENT TRUST FUND (“HITF”) FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT for the purpose of committing and allocating the amount of three million, five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000) in Prince George’s County Housing Investment Trust Fund (“HITF”) Program funds to the Flats at Glenridge Station project, an eligible activity, for gap financing of new affordable rental housing construction. CR-116-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 34:29
  44. 37 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  45. 38 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  46. 39 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES (“PILOT”) AGREEMENT FOR THE FLATS AT GLENRIDGE STATION 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 Dominium Inc. (the “Owner”). CR-117-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 35:16
  47. 40 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 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 36:02
  48. 41 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE 2018 WATER AND SEWER PLAN (JUNE 2025 CYCLE OF AMENDMENTS) for the purpose of changing the water and sewer category designations of properties within the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan. CR-119-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 36:43
  49. 43 2. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
  50. 44 3. PROPOSED CORRESPONDENCE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
  51. 44 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  52. 45 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) ▶ jump to 41:35
  53. 46 AN ACT CONCERNING THE FEDERAL WORKER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of establishing emergency financial assistance, job placement support, and essential services for laid-off federal workers residing in Prince George’s County, ensuring stability and access to critical resources during periods of economic hardship. CB-024-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 49:02
  54. 47 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (Continued) ▶ jump to 101:29
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  56. 48 AN ACT CONCERNING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR HOUSING - 2025 REVISIONS for the purpose of removing and re-lettering certain definitions; providing for amending a certain definition; clarifying that all site plans, under certain circumstances, covered under the Site Plan definition in this Division, are approved for a certain exemption; providing for revisions to certain design elements; providing for a certain width for certain exterior door entrances; providing for a certain width for certain lead walks; providing for a certain width for certain hallways on the accessible level; providing for a certain width for certain doorways on the accessible level; providing for a certain width for certain interior hallways in townhouse and two-over-two units; providing for a certain width for certain interior doorways in townhouse and two-over-two units; providing that a waiver shall not be granted under certain circumstances as a condition of approval of a Detailed Site Plan, Special Exception, or a Zoning Map Amendment; and generally regarding Universal Design elements for certain newly constructed residential housing dwelling units. CB-035-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 102:59
  57. 48 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  58. 49 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (Continued)
  59. 50 AN ACT CONCERNING THE BUILDING CODE OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of updating the provisions of the Building Code of Prince George’s County (the “County”) to conform to the 2021 editions of the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, International Existing Building Code, The National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code The National Fire Protection Association Fire Code, The 2020 National Electrical Code, and the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings. CB-047-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 107:23
  60. 51 5. PUBLIC HEARING – RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING (ADOPTION)
  61. 52 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of approving certain transfers of appropriations within the Park Fund of the Approved FY 2026 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; and approving certain transfers of appropriations to the Approved Fiscal Year 2025-2031 Capital Improvement Program of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. CR-101-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 109:54
  62. 53 PUBLIC HEARING – RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING (ADOPTION) (Continued)
  63. 54 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of approving certain transfers of appropriations within the Administration Fund of the Approved FY 2026 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. CR-102-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 111:50
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  66. 56 6. PUBLIC HEARING (PURSUANT TO COURT ORDER)
  67. 57 Second Public Hearing on Floor Amendment (Amendment 15) to Council Bill-15-2024, moved by Council Member Harrison at the conclusion of the First Public Hearing on July 16, 2024. Pursuant to court order, the Second Public hearing shall be limited to the consideration of Amendment 15 to remove special exception approval on certain lot acreage for residential developments in the CGO Zone outside the Capital Beltway. ▶ jump to 112:35
  68. 57 AN ACT CONCERNING UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR HOUSING - 2025 REVISIONS for the purpose of removing and re-lettering certain definitions; providing for amending a certain definition; clarifying that all site plans, under certain circumstances, covered under the Site Plan definition in this Division, are approved for a certain exemption; providing for revisions to certain design elements; providing for a certain width for certain exterior door entrances; providing for a certain width for certain lead walks; providing for a certain width for certain hallways on the accessible level; providing for a certain width for certain doorways on the accessible level; providing for a certain width for certain interior hallways in townhouse and two-over-two units; providing for a certain width for certain interior doorways in townhouse and two-over-two units; providing that a waiver shall not be granted under certain circumstances as a condition of approval of a Detailed Site Plan, Special Exception, or a Zoning Map Amendment; and generally regarding Universal Design elements for certain newly constructed residential housing dwelling units. CB-035-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 103:01
  69. 58 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 public hearing held ▶ jump to 121:30
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  72. 60 7. BRIEFING – (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 67:31
  73. 61 STOPPING FORECLOSURES, BUILDING SOLUTIONS Elizabeth (Liz) Johnson, Strategic Housing Solutions Elizabeth (Beth) Jacobson, Strategic Housing Solutions BR 10072025 Briefing held ▶ jump to 85:13
  74. 61 AN ACT CONCERNING THE BUILDING CODE OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY for the purpose of updating the provisions of the Building Code of Prince George’s County (the “County”) to conform to the 2021 editions of the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, International Existing Building Code, The National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code The National Fire Protection Association Fire Code, The 2020 National Electrical Code, and the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings. CB-047-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 107:26
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  76. 63 8. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
  77. 64 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING STATE ACTION ON RESIDENTIAL FORECLOSURES for the purpose of urging the Maryland General Assembly, Attorney General, and Governor to take immediate actions to address the loss of community wealth and stability as a result of the growing residential foreclosure crisis in the State of Maryland, and in Prince George’s County in particular. CR-120-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 100:39
  78. 64 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of approving certain transfers of appropriations within the Park Fund of the Approved FY 2026 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; and approving certain transfers of appropriations to the Approved Fiscal Year 2025-2031 Capital Improvement Program of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. CR-101-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 109:56
  79. 65 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COMPENSATION OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PLANNING BOARD for the purpose of establishing and providing for the compensation of the Chairperson of the Prince George’s County Planning Board. CR-121-2025 removed from agenda
  80. 66 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DESIGNATION OF THE MAERLENDER-HUGHES HOUSE AND THE CLARENCE AND EDITH PEARCE HOUSE AS PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY HISTORIC SITES for the purpose of approving the designation of the Maerlender-Hughes House (Documented Property 66-037-51) and the Clarence and Edith Pearce House (Documented Property 66-029-10) as Prince George’s County Historic Sites. CR-122-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 143:30
  81. 67 9. RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION)
  82. 67 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION for the purpose of approving certain transfers of appropriations within the Administration Fund of the Approved FY 2026 Operating Budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. CR-102-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 112:00
  83. 68 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONTRACT APPROVALS for the purpose of approving a multi-year contract to procure light and heavy-duty vehicle tire, tubes and repair services. CR-024-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 123:56
  84. 69 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING IMPROVING POLICE AND DRIVER INTERACTIONS DURING TRAFFIC STOPS for the purpose of creating a driver handbook with a description of law enforcement procedures during traffic stops and actions drivers and passengers should take during traffic stops, including appropriate interactions with law enforcement officials. CR-077-2025 new draft substituted Pass ▶ jump to 127:08
  85. 70 RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION) (Continued)
  86. 71 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF THE HEALTHY FOOD IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES TASK FORCE for the purpose of extending the Healthy Food In Prince George’s County Correctional Facilities Task Force established by CR-006-2024 until November 30, 2027. CR-089-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 129:49
  87. 72 RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION) (Continued)
  88. 73 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING STOP SIGN MONITORING SYSTEMS - CITY OF COLLEGE PARK for the purpose of providing County Council approval of locations for stop sign monitoring systems in the City of College Park; and generally regarding stop sign monitoring systems. CR-090-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 131:32
  89. 74 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TASK FORCE for the purpose of establishing the Accessory Dwelling Units Task Force; to develop ideas for implementing the use in Prince George’s County; setting forth the procedures for the selection and appointment of members; assigning duties and responsibilities; setting forth provisions for administrative support of the task force; and setting a time for the completion of work and termination of the temporary task force. CR-091-2025 new draft substituted Pass ▶ jump to 134:04
  90. 75 RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION) (Continued)
  91. 75 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING STATE ACTION ON RESIDENTIAL FORECLOSURES for the purpose of urging the Maryland General Assembly, Attorney General, and Governor to take immediate actions to address the loss of community wealth and stability as a result of the growing residential foreclosure crisis in the State of Maryland, and in Prince George’s County in particular. CR-120-2025 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 104:31
  92. 76 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING STOP SIGN MONITORING SYSTEMS - CITY OF GREENBELT for the purpose of providing County Council approval of locations for stop sign monitoring systems in the City of Greenbelt, and generally regarding stop sign monitoring systems. CR-093-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 136:00
  93. 76 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING STATE ACTION ON RESIDENTIAL FORECLOSURES for the purpose of urging the Maryland General Assembly, Attorney General, and Governor to take immediate actions to address the loss of community wealth and stability as a result of the growing residential foreclosure crisis in the State of Maryland, and in Prince George’s County in particular. CR-120-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 104:59
  94. 77 10. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION ▶ jump to 136:28
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  96. 78 PERFORMANCE AUDIT REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HAWKINS DISC 7-2025 referred ▶ jump to 136:38
  97. 78 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
  98. 79 AN ACT CONCERNING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 112, PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SHERIFFS LODGE INC. for the purpose of amending the labor agreement by and between Prince George’s County, Maryland and the Fraternal Order of Police 112, Prince George’s County Sheriffs Lodge Inc., to provide for wages and certain other terms and conditions of employment for personnel classifications certified by the Prince George’s County Public Employee Relations Board and as amended by the Office of Human Resources Management from time to time. CB-090-2025 discharged from Committee Pass ▶ jump to 137:27
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  100. 81 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION (Continued)
  101. 81 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DESIGNATION OF THE MAERLENDER-HUGHES HOUSE AND THE CLARENCE AND EDITH PEARCE HOUSE AS PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY HISTORIC SITES for the purpose of approving the designation of the Maerlender-Hughes House (Documented Property 66-037-51) and the Clarence and Edith Pearce House (Documented Property 66-029-10) as Prince George’s County Historic Sites. CR-122-2025 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 143:32
  102. 82 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 112 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SHERIFFS LODGE INC., SALARY SCHEDULE W for the purpose of amending the Salary Plan of the County to reflect the terms of the recent labor agreement between Prince George’s County, Maryland and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 112, Prince George’s County Sheriffs Lodge Incorporated (FOP 112). CR-108-2025 discharged from Committee Pass ▶ jump to 138:57
  103. 82 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DESIGNATION OF THE MAERLENDER-HUGHES HOUSE AND THE CLARENCE AND EDITH PEARCE HOUSE AS PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY HISTORIC SITES for the purpose of approving the designation of the Maerlender-Hughes House (Documented Property 66-037-51) and the Clarence and Edith Pearce House (Documented Property 66-029-10) as Prince George’s County Historic Sites. CR-122-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 143:58
  104. 83 RECESS motion to recess passed Pass ▶ jump to 139:40
  105. 84 11:30 AM - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - (ROOM 2027) ▶ jump to 139:50
  106. 85 (SEE SEPARATE AGENDA)
  107. 86 RECONVENE ▶ jump to 142:23
  108. 86 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING IMPROVING POLICE AND DRIVER INTERACTIONS DURING TRAFFIC STOPS for the purpose of creating a driver handbook with a description of law enforcement procedures during traffic stops and actions drivers and passengers should take during traffic stops, including appropriate interactions with law enforcement officials. CR-077-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 127:42
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  110. 88 11. SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION)
  111. 89 AN ACT CONCERNING MINIMUM WAGE INDEXING for the purpose of indexing Prince George’s County’s minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index and addressing the adverse impact on Direct Support Professionals. CB-005-2025 removed from agenda
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  113. 91 SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)
  114. 92 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING MODERNIZING ACCESS TO TREATMENT SERVICES for the purpose of defining State-licensed medical clinics as a new principal use type; establishing the zones in which this new use type is permitted, as shown on the principal use tables; setting forth conditions under which this new principal use may be approved; establishing off-street parking requirements for this new use type; amending the description of the Health Care Uses principal use category; amending the definition of Medical facility; and removing Methadone treatment center as a principal use type. CB-027-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 148:06
  115. 92 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TASK FORCE for the purpose of establishing the Accessory Dwelling Units Task Force; to develop ideas for implementing the use in Prince George’s County; setting forth the procedures for the selection and appointment of members; assigning duties and responsibilities; setting forth provisions for administrative support of the task force; and setting a time for the completion of work and termination of the temporary task force. CR-091-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 134:38
  116. 93 SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued) ▶ jump to 148:10
  117. 94 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING APPLICATION PREPARATION, SUBMISSION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES AND DECISION STANDARDS for the purpose of amending certain definitions; amending pre-application requirements to require applicants to demonstrate the proposal’s conformance with applicable Master Plans; amending pre-application procedures to allow applicants to hold an informational consultation with relevant Council members; amending pre-application procedures to make neighborhood meeting notices publicly searchable; amending pre-application procedures to allow neighborhood meeting participants to become persons of record; amending certain development application submittal requirements to demonstrate the proposal’s conformance with applicable Master Plans; and amending the decision standards for approval of detailed site plan and special exception applications to include Master Plan consistency as a required standard for site plan approval. CB-042-2025 amended (1) Pass ▶ jump to 151:10
  118. 95 SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)
  119. 96 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CANNABIS USES for the purpose of reconciling areas for Cannabis uses consistent with authority set forth in State law; revising use-specific standards for permitted Cannabis uses; establishing parking regulations for permitted Cannabis uses; providing for the prospective application of provisions and amendments adopted herein; providing a severability clause for the provisions related to Cannabis uses in Prince George’s County; and generally regarding Cannabis areas and uses in Prince George’s County. CB-065-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 156:40
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  121. 98 SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)
  122. 98 AN ACT CONCERNING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 112, PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SHERIFFS LODGE INC. for the purpose of amending the labor agreement by and between Prince George’s County, Maryland and the Fraternal Order of Police 112, Prince George’s County Sheriffs Lodge Inc., to provide for wages and certain other terms and conditions of employment for personnel classifications certified by the Prince George’s County Public Employee Relations Board and as amended by the Office of Human Resources Management from time to time. CB-090-2025 referred ▶ jump to 137:27
  123. 99 AN ACT CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY FOOD AS MEDICINE HEALTH PROGRAM ACT OF 2025 for the purpose of establishing the Prince George’s County Food as Medicine Health Program within the County Department of Health; providing for grant awards and partnerships to implement medically supportive food and nutrition interventions to improve health outcomes, reduce chronic disease, and address food insecurity; providing for certain partnerships and education; providing for a certain Workgroup; providing for the use of funds; providing for reporting requirements; providing for a technical assistance program; providing for guidance and recommendations; providing for implementation and funding; and generally relating to food as a component of healthcare delivery in Prince George’s County. CB-067-2025 amended (1) Pass ▶ jump to 160:36
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  125. 101 SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued)
  126. 101 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 112 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SHERIFFS LODGE INC., SALARY SCHEDULE W for the purpose of amending the Salary Plan of the County to reflect the terms of the recent labor agreement between Prince George’s County, Maryland and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 112, Prince George’s County Sheriffs Lodge Incorporated (FOP 112). CR-108-2025 referred ▶ jump to 138:57
  127. 102 AN ACT CONCERNING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE 112, PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY SHERIFFS LODGE INC. for the purpose of amending the labor agreement by and between Prince George’s County, Maryland and the Fraternal Order of Police 112, Prince George’s County Sheriffs Lodge Inc., to provide for wages and certain other terms and conditions of employment for personnel classifications certified by the Prince George’s County Public Employee Relations Board and as amended by the Office of Human Resources Management from time to time. CB-090-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 163:11
  128. 103 SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued) ▶ jump to 163:12
  129. 104 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 introduced ▶ jump to 164:14
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  131. 106 ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA accepted the additions package Pass ▶ jump to 36:47
  132. 107 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  133. 108 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 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 37:54
  134. 109 PAGE BREAK
  135. 110 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  136. 111 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 presented and referred ▶ jump to 40:29
  137. 112 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING STOP SIGN MONITORING SYSTEMS - CITY OF HYATTSVILLE for the purpose of providing County Council approval of locations for stop sign monitoring systems in the City of Hyattsville, and generally regarding stop sign monitoring systems. CR-123-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 39:47
  138. 112 PAGE BREAK
  139. 113 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
  140. 114 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING FEDERAL WORKER ASSISTANCE for the purpose of encouraging the establishment of job placement support, and essential services for laid-off federal workers and federal contractors residing in Prince George’s County, ensuring stability and access to critical resources during periods of economic hardship. CR-124-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 50:04
  141. 115 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING APPLICATION PREPARATION, SUBMISSION AND REVIEW PROCEDURES AND DECISION STANDARDS for the purpose of amending certain definitions; amending pre-application requirements to require applicants to demonstrate the proposal’s conformance with applicable Master Plans; amending pre-application procedures to allow applicants to hold an informational consultation with relevant Council members; amending pre-application procedures to make neighborhood meeting notices publicly searchable; amending pre-application procedures to allow neighborhood meeting participants to become persons of record; amending certain development application submittal requirements to demonstrate the proposal’s conformance with applicable Master Plans; and amending the decision standards for approval of detailed site plan and special exception applications to include Master Plan consistency as a required standard for site plan approval. CB-042-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 153:47
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  143. 117 2:00 P.M. - HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH PROGRAM PART 2
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  145. 119 REMINDERS
  146. 121 AN ACT CONCERNING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY FOOD AS MEDICINE HEALTH PROGRAM ACT OF 2025 for the purpose of establishing the Prince George’s County Food as Medicine Health Program within the County Department of Health; providing for grant awards and partnerships to implement medically supportive food and nutrition interventions to improve health outcomes, reduce chronic disease, and address food insecurity; providing for certain partnerships and education; providing for a certain Workgroup; providing for the use of funds; providing for reporting requirements; providing for a technical assistance program; providing for guidance and recommendations; providing for implementation and funding; and generally relating to food as a component of healthcare delivery in Prince George’s County. CB-067-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 161:29
  147. 129 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 presented and referred ▶ jump to 28:50
  148. 137 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING FEDERAL WORKER ASSISTANCE for the purpose of encouraging the establishment of job placement support, and essential services for laid-off federal workers and federal contractors residing in Prince George’s County, ensuring stability and access to critical resources during periods of economic hardship. CR-124-2025 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 50:06
  149. 138 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING FEDERAL WORKER ASSISTANCE for the purpose of encouraging the establishment of job placement support, and essential services for laid-off federal workers and federal contractors residing in Prince George’s County, ensuring stability and access to critical resources during periods of economic hardship. CR-124-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 50:42
  150. 141 Prepared by: ___________________________________ Edgar L. Reese, III, Legislative Reference Aide Submitted by: _________________________________ Donna J. Brown, Clerk of the Council