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September 9, 2025 ·10:30 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 0:06
  4. 4 9:00 A.M. - GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE (ROOM 2027)
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  6. 5 1. Council Chair Edward P. Burroughs, III presented Ms. Shirley Anglin with a token of appreciation in recognition of her service both as member of the legislative branch staff and in her District 8 community. ▶ jump to 4:47
  7. 6 10:00 A.M. - PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS/COMMENDATIONS - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 2:51
  8. 7 6. Council Chair Edward P. Burroughs, III and Council Member Wala Blegay presented a proclamation to Keith Gafford in recognition of his years of distinguished civilian and military service. ▶ jump to 53:35
  9. 7 3. Council Chair Edward P. Burroughs, III, Vice Chair Krystal Oriadha, Council Member Wala Blegay, and Council Member Wanika Fisher, Esq. presented a proclamation to the African communities of Prince George's County in recognition of African Heritage Month 2025. ▶ jump to 17:42
  10. 8 2. PROCLAMATION presented to Mr. Ka-Ton Grant and Dr. Michelle Grant of Era Wine Bar as the “2025 Rammy Award winner for Wine Program of the Year,” in Prince George’s County. (Council Chair Edward P. Burroughs III and Council Member Wanika Fisher, Esq.)
  11. 9 5. Council Chair Edward P. Burroughs, III, Council Member Wanika Fisher, Esq. and Council Member Sydney Harrison presented a proclamation to the Washington Road Warrior in recognition of his "superfan passion for Washington Team Sports". ▶ jump to 45:24
  12. 10 4. Council Chair Edward P. Burroughs, III and Council Member Calvin Hawkins presented a proclamation to Mr. Robert D. Hazel in recognition of "The Black Voices Project and their work in the Capitol Heights community". ▶ jump to 32:30
  13. 11 2. Council Chair Edward P. Burroughs, III and Council Vice Chair Krystal Oriadha presented a proclamation to Principal Miguel Chacón of High Point High School, in recognition of his "excellence as a math teacher and his positive community effect" in Prince George's County. ▶ jump to 9:11
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  15. 14 10:30 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 65:36
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  17. 16 INVOCATION: ▶ jump to 66:24
  18. 17 Minister Netherly Coles, Maple Springs Baptist Church, Capitol Heights, MD ▶ jump to 66:38
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  20. 19 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 71:53
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  22. 21 REQUESTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ▶ jump to 72:33
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  24. 23 DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 AS LEGISLATIVE DAY NO. 21 ▶ jump to 72:40
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  26. 25 1. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 81:43
  27. 26 (a) Approval of County Council Minutes ▶ jump to 81:44
  28. 27 County Council Minutes dated July 8, 2025 MIN 07082025 approved ▶ jump to 81:45
  29. 28 County Council Minutes dated September 2, 2025 MIN 09022025 approved ▶ jump to 81:48
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  31. 30 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  32. 31 (b) First Reading of Bills (Presentation) ▶ jump to 81:51
  33. 32 AN ACT CONCERNING CODE OF ETHICS for the purpose of amending the Prince George’s County Code of Ethics to prohibit a former Council Member’s compensated representation in certain matters in which they participated as a Council Member; and generally relating to the Prince George’s County Code of Ethics. CB-068-2025 presented and referred ▶ jump to 82:26
  34. 32 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  35. 33 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 presented and referred ▶ jump to 82:56
  36. 34 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  37. 35 AN ACT CONCERNING COUNTY-BASED MINORITY BUSINESS PARTICIPATION ON PROCUREMENTS OF GREATER THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) IN TOTAL VALUE for the purpose of requiring a certain percentage of County-based minority business enterprise participation in certain County contracts; and generally relating to the County-based small business assistance. CB-070-2025 presented and referred ▶ jump to 83:34
  38. 36 AN ACT CONCERNING VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC - BIKE LANES AND BIKEWAYS for the purpose of providing certain definitions; providing for prohibiting motorized vehicles on bike lanes and bikeways with certain exceptions and generally regarding the prohibition with exceptions of motor vehicles on bike lanes and bikeways. CB-071-2025 presented and referred ▶ jump to 84:06
  39. 37 AN ACT CONCERNING BUILDING CODE - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS - RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT AND ACCELERATION for the purpose of accelerating the development of sit-down restaurants in underserved areas of Prince George’s County; implementing a fast-track permitting concierge service for food service facility applicants; providing for pre-approved restaurant buildout plans and expedited review of permit plans; requiring annual program reporting; and generally relating to building permit approvals. CB-072-2025 presented and referred ▶ jump to 84:44
  40. 38 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  41. 39 AN ACT CONCERNING PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESS AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025 for the purpose of establishing a formal process for public transportation agencies to request and obtain access to private residential or commercial property for the purpose of installing or operating a public bus stop within Prince George’s County; providing for certain definitions; providing for an application and review process; providing for a certain property owner consent and public transit provider approval; providing for certain shuttle service [efforts] under certain circumstances; providing for certain approval; providing for property owner rights and protections; providing for implementation and regulations; and generally regarding public transit access authorization. CB-073-2025 presented and referred ▶ jump to 85:30
  42. 40 AN ACT CONCERNING HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT for the purpose of establishing the homestead property tax credit for the County property tax for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2026, as required by State law. CB-074-2025 presented and referred ▶ jump to 85:50
  43. 41 (c) Introduction of Resolutions ▶ jump to 85:58
  44. 42 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - LICENSES FOR GROCERY STORES for the purpose of stating a policy by the Prince George’s County Council and requesting that the County support local legislation allowing the Board (“the Board”) of License Commissioners for Prince George’s County to issue beer and wine licenses to all grocery stores in the Board’s jurisdiction to sale beer and wine to individuals who are twenty-one (21) years old or older. CR-084-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 86:54
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  46. 43 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  47. 44 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  48. 45 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 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 87:39
  49. 46 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING COMPACT for the purpose of encouraging the creation of the Prince George’s County Community Wealth Building Compact, a voluntary public-private initiative that encourages anchor institutions to commit to local procurement goals, specifically increased contracting with Black-owned businesses and to participate in a broader County-led effort to build equitable, community-based economic development. CR-086-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 88:28
  50. 47 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PRIME CONTRACTOR INITIATIVE for the purpose of encouraging the establishment of a pilot cohort program to support the development and advancement of County Based Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontractors into prime contractors on construction projects by providing targeted training, technical assistance, mentorship, and access to procurement and contract opportunities in partnership with the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the Office of Central Services, and the Office of Procurement. CR-087-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 89:27
  51. 48 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  52. 49 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING IMPROVING PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY’S LITERACY for the purpose of establishing the Prince George’s County Literacy Commission (“the Commission”) to develop strategic initiatives to assess, address, and improve literacy rates among residents in Prince George’s County. CR-088-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 90:17
  53. 50 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 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 90:58
  54. 51 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 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 91:54
  55. 51 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  56. 52 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  57. 53 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 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 92:41
  58. 54 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 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 93:32
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  60. 56 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  61. 56 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  62. 57 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 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 94:03
  63. 58 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING USE AND OCCUPANCY - NO CONSTRUCTION, NEW TENANT OR OWNER CHANGE - COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEE AND USE AND OCCUPANCY - NO CONSTRUCTION, NEW OWNER WITH EXISTING TENANT - COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEE for the purpose of requiring a certain use and occupancy permit fee to be paid by a new tenant or by a new owner, when a change in ownership occurs and no construction is required; requiring a certain use and occupancy commercial permit fee to be paid by the new owner, on behalf of the existing tenant when there is a change in ownership, only, and no construction is required; and generally regarding the payment of use and occupancy permit fees. CR-094-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 94:54
  64. 59 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION OF FEDERAL, STATE AND OTHER FUNDS for the purpose of appropriating funding from grants in the amount of $5,966,472 for the Circuit Court, Office of the State’s Attorney, Fire/EMS Department, Office of Homeland Security, Department of Family Services, Health Department, Department of Social Services, Department of Public Works and Transportation, Department of Housing and Community Development and Non-Departmental. CR-095-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 95:58
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  66. 61 2. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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  68. 63 3. PROPOSED CORRESPONDENCE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
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  70. 65 4. SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) ▶ jump to 96:32
  71. 66 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 introduced ▶ jump to 99:34
  72. 67 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) ▶ jump to 73:04
  73. 68 AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPALITIES - COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT DOCUMENTATION for the purpose of providing that the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement is required at the time a County building permit application is made to provide a certain municipality with certain documents; providing for a certain additional requirement; providing for re-lettering; and generally regarding County building permits in Prince George’s County. CB-033-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 73:49
  74. 68 AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPALITIES - COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT DOCUMENTATION for the purpose of providing that the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement is required at the time a County building permit application is made to provide a certain municipality with certain documents; providing for a certain additional requirement; providing for re-lettering; and generally regarding County building permits in Prince George’s County. CB-033-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 73:52
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  76. 70 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (Continued)
  77. 71 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING LCD ZONE for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of grading permits in the LCD Zone under certain circumstances. CB-040-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 74:39
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  79. 72 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING LCD ZONE for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of grading permits in the LCD Zone under certain circumstances. CB-040-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 74:52
  80. 73 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (Continued)
  81. 74 AN ACT CONCERNING 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 2020 editions of the National Electrical Code. CB-053-2025 public hearing held ▶ jump to 75:31
  82. 75 6. RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION) ▶ jump to 76:33
  83. 76 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE READINESS OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN A POTENTIAL OVERDOSE EMERGENCY for the purpose of calling on the Prince George’s County Board of Education to initiate an audit in conjunction with the Prince George’s County Public Schools to ensure compliance with State and Local mandated overdose-reversing medication requirements in schools. CR-076-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 78:17
  84. 76 AN ACT CONCERNING 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 2020 editions of the National Electrical Code. CB-053-2025 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 75:44
  85. 77 7. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ▶ jump to 78:49
  86. 78 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PUBLIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY ELEMENTS OF THE PRELIMINARY WEST HYATTSVILLE-QUEENS CHAPEL SECTOR PLAN for the purpose of identifying inconsistencies between the Preliminary West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan and existing or proposed State or County facilities; and approving the inclusion of any new public facility proposals prior to the adoption of the sector plan by the Prince George’s County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. CR-096-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 80:15
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  89. 81 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PUBLIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY ELEMENTS OF THE PRELIMINARY WEST HYATTSVILLE-QUEENS CHAPEL SECTOR PLAN for the purpose of identifying inconsistencies between the Preliminary West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan and existing or proposed State or County facilities; and approving the inclusion of any new public facility proposals prior to the adoption of the sector plan by the Prince George’s County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. CR-096-2025 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 80:19
  90. 82 11:30 A.M. - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM)
  91. 82 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PUBLIC FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY ELEMENTS OF THE PRELIMINARY WEST HYATTSVILLE-QUEENS CHAPEL SECTOR PLAN for the purpose of identifying inconsistencies between the Preliminary West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan and existing or proposed State or County facilities; and approving the inclusion of any new public facility proposals prior to the adoption of the sector plan by the Prince George’s County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. CR-096-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 80:50
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  93. 84 12:00 P.M. - COUNCIL MEET & GREET - (ROOM 2027) ▶ jump to 100:56
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  95. 86 1:15 P.M. - EXECUTIVE SESSION – (1ST FLOOR EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM) ▶ jump to 99:40
  96. 87 Motion to convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 3-305(b)(1),(7), and (8), General Provisions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, in order to discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of an appointee, employee, or official over whom it has jurisdiction, and to consider pending or potential litigation and to consult with counsel to seek legal advice; specifically, to discuss the Office of the County Auditor, and to be briefed by counsel as to and to discuss status of cases in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, Maryland, the Appellate Court of Maryland, and the Supreme Court of Maryland, to maintain confidentiality regarding the current status of ongoing litigation and as to the Council’s position on pending litigation. EX 09092025 convened into Executive Session Pass ▶ jump to 99:45
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  98. 89 REMINDERS Thurs., Sept. 11, 2025 10:00 a.m. - TIEE Committee 1:30 p.m. - GOFP Committee Tues., Sept. 16, 2025 9:00 a.m. - Council Meet & Greet with Maryland General Assembly 11:00 a.m. - General Assembly Committee 12:00 p.m. - County Council Meeting ▶ jump to 100:50
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  100. 92 Prepared by: ___________________________________ Edgar L. Reese, III, Legislative Reference Aide Submitted by: _________________________________ Donna J. Brown, Clerk of the Council