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March 11, 2025 ·11:30 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 0:01
  4. 4 9:00 A.M. - GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE (COMMITTEE ROOM 2027)
  5. 5 (SEE SEPARATE AGENDA)
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  7. 7 10:30 A.M. - AGENDA BRIEFING - (COMMITTEE ROOM 2027)
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  9. 9 11:00 A.M. - PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS/COMMENDATIONS - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 0:05
  10. 10 1. Council Chair Jolene Ivey and Vice Chair Burroughs presented a proclamation to Ms. Modupe Olafunmiloye of Kenmoor Middle School in recognition of her receipt of the "Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) celebrated during Women's History Month 2025" in Prince George's County, Maryland. ▶ jump to 0:19
  11. 11 2. Council Member Blegay presented a proclamation to Shanay Wiggs of Topcurl Beauty Academy and TOPCURL the Salon in recognition of her "trailblazing efforts in the Beauty and Self-Care industry celebrated during Women's History Month 2025," in Prince George's County, Maryland. ▶ jump to 6:26
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  13. 13 11:30 A.M. - CALL TO ORDER - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 14:12
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  15. 15 INVOCATION: ▶ jump to 14:46
  16. 16 First Lady Reverend Peggy Maclin, The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square Church, Upper Marlboro, MD ▶ jump to 18:27
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  18. 18 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 21:57
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  20. 20 REQUESTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ▶ jump to 22:17
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  22. 22 BUSINESS MEETING ▶ jump to 22:22
  23. 23 1. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 22:25
  24. 24 (a) Approval of County Council Minutes ▶ jump to 22:27
  25. 25 County Council Minutes dated February 25, 2025 MIN 02252025 approved ▶ jump to 22:30
  26. 26 County Council Minutes dated March 4, 2025 MIN 03042025 approved ▶ jump to 22:33
  27. 26 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  28. 27 (b) First Reading of Bills (Presentation) ▶ jump to 22:38
  29. 28 AN ACT CONCERNING TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES AND SPEED MONITORING SYSTEMS for the purpose of providing for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program; providing for traffic studies by certain initiation to evaluate the installation of traffic calming devices on residential streets; providing for certain requests and a certain approval; providing for the timeline for the process of conducting a traffic study and making a determination on whether to install traffic calming devices; providing for appropriate approvals for traffic calming devices; providing for a certain consultation and for a reporting timeline for a final decision on the installation of speed monitoring systems; providing for a certain consultation and for a reporting timeline for a final decision on the installation of residential district speed monitoring systems; and generally regarding traffic calming devices and speed monitoring systems. CB-019-2025 presented and referred ▶ jump to 23:30
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  31. 30 CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
  32. 31 (c) Introduction of Resolutions ▶ jump to 23:38
  33. 32 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A MORATORIUM ON UTILITY PRICE INCREASES for the purpose of requesting the Public Service Commission to impose a moratorium on utility price increases for the indefinite future. CR-017-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 24:16
  34. 33 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE HOLISTIC AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS TASK FORCE for the purpose of extending the reporting time for the Holistic and Sustainable Solutions for Senior Citizens Task Force and adding [four]five additional members. CR-018-2025 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 24:58
  35. 35 2. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
  36. 36 3. PROPOSED CORRESPONDENCE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 25:48
  37. 36 Appointment of the following individuals to the Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board: Debra Mims Appointment Term Expiration: 5/31/2029 Kevin M. Ford, Jr (Withdrawn) Appointment Term Expiration: 5/31/2029 APPT-5-25 confirmed Pass ▶ jump to 32:29
  38. 37 Proposed letter to the Honorable Michael A. Jackson, Chair, Prince George’s County Senate Delegation, and the Honorable Nicole Williams, Chair, Prince George’s County House Delegation, transmitting the position of the Prince George's County Council on proposed State legislation. LTR 03112025a authorized for Chair's signature Pass ▶ jump to 27:08
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  40. 39 PROPOSED CORRESPONDENCE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT (Continued) ▶ jump to 27:35
  41. 39 Appointment of the following individual to the Board of Ethics for Prince George’s County: Jason W. Papanikolas Appointment Replacing: Sharon Theodore Lewis Term Expiration: 12/1/2027 APPT-3-25 confirmed Pass ▶ jump to 36:22
  42. 40 Proposed correspondence to The Honorable Peter A. Shapiro, Chairman, Prince George's County Planning Board, approving the request for a six-month extension of the period to prepare the Staff Draft Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment. LTR 03112025b authorized for Chair's signature Pass ▶ jump to 29:07
  43. 40 PUBLIC HEARINGS: - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) (Continued)
  44. 41 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 29:35
  45. 42 Appointment of the following individuals to the Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board: Debra Mims Appointment Term Expiration: 5/31/2029 Kevin M. Ford, Jr (Withdrawn) Appointment Term Expiration: 5/31/2029 APPT-5-25 public hearing held ▶ jump to 32:25
  46. 42 Appointment of the following individuals to the Human Rights Commission: Mr. Issac E. Esene (Withdrawn) Appointment Replacing: Daryl D. Jackson Term Expiration: 6/30/2027 Ms. Caren A. Gillison Appointment Replacing: Roslyn Brown Term Expiration: 6/30/2027 Ms. Shonda W. Harmon Appointment Replacing: Brindisi Chan Term Expiration: 6/30/2027 Ms. Sylvia L. Johnson Reappointment Term Expiration: 6/30/2026 Ms. Erin F. Kabba Appointment Replacing: (Vacant -Llamilet Gutierrez) Term Expiration: 6/30/2026 Mr. Joseph S. Reed Reappointment Term Expiration: 6/30/2026 Ms. Kayon R. Williams Appointment Replacing: Wendi J. Howard Term Expiration: 6/30/2027 Ms. Erica L. Jenkins Appointment Replacing: Charlene Proctor, Esq. Term Expiration: 6/30/2028 APPT-4-25 confirmed Pass ▶ jump to 45:12
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  48. 44 PUBLIC HEARINGS: - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) (Continued)
  49. 45 Appointment of the following individual to the Board of Ethics for Prince George’s County: Jason W. Papanikolas Appointment Replacing: Sharon Theodore Lewis Term Expiration: 12/1/2027 APPT-3-25 public hearing held ▶ jump to 36:19
  50. 45 Appointment of the following individual to the Prince George’s County Police Accountability Board: Stephanye R. Maxwell, Esq., CPM Appointment Replacing: Daniel C. Vergamini Term Expiration: June 30, 2027 APPT-1-25 confirmed Pass ▶ jump to 49:55
  51. 46 Appointment of the following individuals to the Human Rights Commission: Mr. Issac E. Esene (Withdrawn) Appointment Replacing: Daryl D. Jackson Term Expiration: 6/30/2027 Ms. Caren A. Gillison Appointment Replacing: Roslyn Brown Term Expiration: 6/30/2027 Ms. Shonda W. Harmon Appointment Replacing: Brindisi Chan Term Expiration: 6/30/2027 Ms. Sylvia L. Johnson Reappointment Term Expiration: 6/30/2026 Ms. Erin F. Kabba Appointment Replacing: (Vacant -Llamilet Gutierrez) Term Expiration: 6/30/2026 Mr. Joseph S. Reed Reappointment Term Expiration: 6/30/2026 Ms. Kayon R. Williams Appointment Replacing: Wendi J. Howard Term Expiration: 6/30/2027 Ms. Erica L. Jenkins Appointment Replacing: Charlene Proctor, Esq. Term Expiration: 6/30/2028 APPT-4-25 public hearing held ▶ jump to 45:08
  52. 47 PUBLIC HEARINGS: - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) (Continued)
  53. 48 Appointment of the following individual to the Prince George’s County Police Accountability Board: Stephanye R. Maxwell, Esq., CPM Appointment Replacing: Daniel C. Vergamini Term Expiration: June 30, 2027 APPT-1-25 public hearing held ▶ jump to 49:51
  54. 48 Appointment of the following individual to the Commission for Women: Zipporah Miller, Ed.D. Appointment Replacing: Ioana Stoica Term Expiration: May 1, 2027 APPT-2-25 confirmed Pass ▶ jump to 53:48
  55. 49 PUBLIC HEARINGS: - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) (Continued)
  56. 50 Appointment of the following individual to the Commission for Women: Zipporah Miller, Ed.D. Appointment Replacing: Ioana Stoica Term Expiration: May 1, 2027 APPT-2-25 public hearing held ▶ jump to 53:44
  57. 51 5. RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION) ▶ jump to 55:11
  58. 52 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM WAIT TIMES for the purpose of extending the reporting time for the Task Force to Address Hospital Emergency Room Wait Times and adding two additional members. CR-006-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 58:01
  59. 53 RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION)(Continued)
  60. 54 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING WATERSHED PROTECTION AND RESTORATION for the purpose of Prince George's County's Watershed Protection and Restoration Financial Assurance Plan (FAP) for approving the Prince George's County Financial Assurance as required by State law. CR-007-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 62:10
  61. 54 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION - FUNCTIONAL MASTER PLAN for the purpose of approving, by legislative action of the District Council in accordance with State law, the initiation of an update to the Formula 2040 Functional Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space for Prince George’s County, Maryland of the Maryland-Washington Regional District and the Goals, Concepts, Guidelines, and the Public Participation Program for the project pursuant to Part 27-3 of the Zoning Ordinance. CR-019-2025 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 64:25
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  63. 55 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION - FUNCTIONAL MASTER PLAN for the purpose of approving, by legislative action of the District Council in accordance with State law, the initiation of an update to the Formula 2040 Functional Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space for Prince George’s County, Maryland of the Maryland-Washington Regional District and the Goals, Concepts, Guidelines, and the Public Participation Program for the project pursuant to Part 27-3 of the Zoning Ordinance. CR-019-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 64:53
  64. 56 6. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
  65. 56 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
  66. 57 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION - FUNCTIONAL MASTER PLAN for the purpose of approving, by legislative action of the District Council in accordance with State law, the initiation of an update to the Formula 2040 Functional Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space for Prince George’s County, Maryland of the Maryland-Washington Regional District and the Goals, Concepts, Guidelines, and the Public Participation Program for the project pursuant to Part 27-3 of the Zoning Ordinance. CR-019-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 63:47
  67. 58 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR FOR THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Ms. Valerie A. Farrar as the Acting Director of the Office of Human Resources Management. CR-020-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 65:53
  68. 58 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR FOR THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Ms. Valerie A. Farrar as the Acting Director of the Office of Human Resources Management. CR-020-2025 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 65:58
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  70. 59 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING DIRECTOR FOR THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Ms. Valerie A. Farrar as the Acting Director of the Office of Human Resources Management. CR-020-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 66:32
  71. 60 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
  72. 61 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Barry L. Stanton, as the Acting Chief Administrative Officer. CR-021-2025 introduced ▶ jump to 67:29
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  74. 62 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Barry L. Stanton, as the Acting Chief Administrative Officer. CR-021-2025 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 67:35
  75. 63 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACTING CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER for the purpose of extending the temporary appointment of Mr. Barry L. Stanton, as the Acting Chief Administrative Officer. CR-021-2025 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 68:06
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  77. 65 EXECUTIVE SESSION – (1ST FLOOR EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM) ▶ jump to 68:33
  78. 66 Motion to convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 3-305(b)(1), 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, specifically, to review the February 19, 2025, determination of the County Board of Ethics. EX 03112025 ▶ jump to 68:33
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  80. 68 REMINDERS Thurs., March 13, 2025 10:00 a.m. - TIEE Committee 1:30 p.m. - GOFP Committee Tues., March 18, 2025 9:00 a.m. - General Assembly Committee 10:30 a.m. - Agenda Briefing 11:00 a.m. - County Council Meeting ▶ jump to 68:36
  81. 69 Prepared by: ___________________________________ Edgar L. Reese, III, Legislative Reference Aide Submitted by: _________________________________ Donna J. Brown, Clerk of the Council