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April 9, 2024 ·1:30 PM Revised* ·**Revised - CR-028-2024 Added**

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Agenda — 61 items

  1. 1 RULES OF COURTESY (In-Person) You are now participating in the process of representative government. We welcome your interest and hope you will attend Prince George's County Council meetings often. Good government depends on the interest and involvement of you and your fellow citizens. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS The Prince George's County Council meets at 10:00 a.m. each Tuesday in the Council Hearing Room in the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, Largo, Maryland. Legislative sessions are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month and business meetings are scheduled on the alternate weeks. All County Council Sessions are public meetings, however, a part of the meeting may be conducted in closed session. In addition to its normal function as the County Council, the Council will frequently sit as the District Council for zoning matters or as the Board of Health. The capacity in which the Council acts on agenda items will be recorded in the minutes for each meeting. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN COUNCIL MEETINGS The County Council is proud to announce its return to in-person meetings. To encourage civic engagement, the Council has established an eComment portal to serve as an alternative method of public participation in the Council's virtual meetings. The portal allows citizens to register to speak on agenda items that are scheduled for public hearing and/or submit a comment or letter into the official public record, in lieu of verbal testimony. To register to speak or submit comments or written testimony please use the Council’s eComment portal at: https://pgccouncil.us/Speak. For those unable to use the portal, comments/written correspondence may be emailed to: clerkofthecouncil@co.pg.md.us or faxed to (301) 952-5178. Written comments must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on the day BEFORE the meeting. Testimony and comments will not be accepted via social media or by telephone/voice mail message. Register to speak, in advance, by 3:00 p.m. on the day BEFORE the meeting. Additionally, on-site registration for live testimony is now available; however, advance registration to testify is strongly encouraged. In accordance with ADA requirements, accommodations for hearing impaired, disabled persons, and visually impaired persons can be provided upon reasonable notice to the Clerk of the Council. Sign language and interpreters for non-english speakers are available with reasonable advance notice by emailing clerkofthecouncil@co.pg.md.us or calling 301-952-3600. VIEW USING THE LINK PROVIDED AT: https://pgccouncil.us/LIVE PLEASE SILENCE ALL CELLULAR PHONES DURING COUNCIL SESSIONS
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  3. 3 VIEW USING THE LINK PROVIDED AT: https://pgccouncil.us/LIVE ▶ jump to 0:01
  4. 4 10:00 A.M. - PLANNING, HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  5. 5 (SEE SEPARATE AGENDA)
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  7. 7 1:00 A.M. - AGENDA BRIEFING - (ROOM 2027)
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  9. 9 1:30 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER - (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 0:05
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  11. 11 INVOCATION: ▶ jump to 0:49
  12. 12 Rev. Brian K. Madison, MDiv., Galilee Baptist Church, Suitland, MD ▶ jump to 2:37
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  14. 14 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 6:14
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  16. 16 REQUESTS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ▶ jump to 6:39
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  18. 18 DESIGNATION OF APRIL 9, 2024 AS LEGISLATIVE DAY NO. 8 ▶ jump to 6:46
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  20. 20 1. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 6:53
  21. 21 (a) Approval of County Council Minutes ▶ jump to 6:55
  22. 22 County Council Minutes dated April 2, 2024 MIN 04022024 approved ▶ jump to 6:57
  23. 23 (b) Introduction of Resolutions ▶ jump to 7:02
  24. 24 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CONTRACT APPROVALS for the purpose of approving certain multiyear contracts in accordance with the Prince George's County Charter and Subtitle 10 of the Prince George's County Code. CR-026-2024 introduced and referred ▶ jump to 7:34
  25. 26 2. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 11:56
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  27. 28 3. PROPOSED CORRESPONDENCE/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 12:01
  28. 28 SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) (Continued) ▶ jump to 11:53
  29. 29 PAGE BREAK
  30. 30 4. SECOND READING OF BILLS – (INTRODUCTION) ▶ jump to 11:53
  31. 31 AN ACT CONCERNING THE REVISED ELDERLY PROPERTY TAX CREDIT for the purpose of revising the current elderly property tax credit to make its applicability exclusive of and separate and distinct from the Homestead and Maryland Homeowner’s Property Tax Credit. introduced ▶ jump to 15:42
  32. 32 AN ACT CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH AND FIREARM SAFETY LITERATURE for the purpose of requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to prepare and distribute certain literature to establishments that sell firearms or ammunition; adding certain display and distribution requirements for sellers of firearms or ammunition; authorizing enforcement by the Department of Health and Human Services; making a civil violation for noncompliance; and generally relating to public safety. CB-010-2024 introduced ▶ jump to 20:08
  33. 32 AN EMERGENCY ACT CONCERNING TEMPORARY RENT STABILIZATION ACT OF 2023 for the purpose of extending the sunset date of the Temporary Rent Stabilization Act of 2023 for a period of six (6) months from April 17, 2024 to October 17, 2024 to continue combating the existing public emergency affecting the public health, safety, and welfare; said emergency being the threat of homelessness due to a lack of affordable housing. CB-008-2024 enacted Pass ▶ jump to 37:24
  34. 33 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) ▶ jump to 20:15
  35. 34 AN EMERGENCY ACT CONCERNING TEMPORARY RENT STABILIZATION ACT OF 2023 for the purpose of extending the sunset date of the Temporary Rent Stabilization Act of 2023 for a period of six (6) months from April 17, 2024 to October 17, 2024 to continue combating the existing public emergency affecting the public health, safety, and welfare; said emergency being the threat of homelessness due to a lack of affordable housing. CB-008-2024 public hearing held ▶ jump to 37:19
  36. 34 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CANNABIS USES for the purpose of adding definitions and designating areas for Cannabis uses consistent with authority set forth in State law; prohibiting On-site cannabis consumption uses; setting forth regulations for permitted Cannabis uses; providing for the prospective application of provisions and amendments adopted herein; and providing a severability clause for the provisions related to Cannabis uses in Prince George’s County. enacted Pass ▶ jump to 42:05
  37. 35 PUBLIC HEARINGS/BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR THIRD READING – (ENACTMENT) (Continued) ▶ jump to 38:52
  38. 36 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING CANNABIS USES for the purpose of adding definitions and designating areas for Cannabis uses consistent with authority set forth in State law; prohibiting On-site cannabis consumption uses; setting forth regulations for permitted Cannabis uses; providing for the prospective application of provisions and amendments adopted herein; and providing a severability clause for the provisions related to Cannabis uses in Prince George’s County. public hearing held ▶ jump to 42:00
  39. 37 6. RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION) ▶ jump to 43:14
  40. 37 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CY 2024-2033 COMPREHENSIVE TEN YEAR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN for the purpose of adopting the Prince George’s County CY 2024-2033 Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan as recommended by the County Executive. CR-002-2024 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 46:20
  41. 38 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING CY 2024-2033 COMPREHENSIVE TEN YEAR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN for the purpose of adopting the Prince George’s County CY 2024-2033 Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan as recommended by the County Executive. CR-002-2024 new draft substituted Pass ▶ jump to 45:50
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  43. 40 RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION) (Continued)
  44. 41 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING COMMISSION ON REPARATIONS for the purpose of highlighting the County Council’s encouragement and strong support for the creation of a commission on providing reparations to African American descendants of those previously enslaved in this State; appealing to the General Assembly to create the Maryland Representations Commission in remembrance of Harriet Tubman; and to have the General Assembly establish the Maryland Representations Commission during the 2024 legislative session. adopted Pass ▶ jump to 51:45
  45. 41 RESOLUTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FINAL READING – (ADOPTION) (Continued)
  46. 42 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WORKGROUP for the purpose of establishing a Workgroup to study improving school pedestrian safety; providing for the purpose of the Workgroup; providing for the composition of the Workgroup; proving for the staff and technical support for the Workgroup; providing for the issuance of a certain report; and generally regarding the School Pedestrian Safety Workgroup. new draft substituted Pass ▶ jump to 54:54
  47. 43 7. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
  48. 43 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WORKGROUP for the purpose of establishing a Workgroup to study improving school pedestrian safety; providing for the purpose of the Workgroup; providing for the composition of the Workgroup; proving for the staff and technical support for the Workgroup; providing for the issuance of a certain report; and generally regarding the School Pedestrian Safety Workgroup. amended (1) Pass ▶ jump to 55:43
  49. 44 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DESIGNATING APRIL AS “SECOND CHANCE MONTH” for the purpose of collectively recognizing the month of April as “Second Chance Month” to celebrate the power of redemption and renewal in the lives of formerly incarcerated individuals seeking to rebuild their lives and thrive; raising awareness of unnecessary barriers faced by individuals with criminal records; promoting policies and initiatives that remove barriers to re-entry and help individuals with criminal records rebuild their lives and contribute positively to society; and honoring those who work towards removing unnecessary barriers and support formerly incarcerated individuals. CR-027-2024 introduced ▶ jump to 59:20
  50. 44 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN SAFETY WORKGROUP for the purpose of establishing a Workgroup to study improving school pedestrian safety; providing for the purpose of the Workgroup; providing for the composition of the Workgroup; proving for the staff and technical support for the Workgroup; providing for the issuance of a certain report; and generally regarding the School Pedestrian Safety Workgroup. adopted Pass ▶ jump to 56:58
  51. 45 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK for the purpose of recognizing April 11 -17th as the annual Black Maternal Health Week; to bring county wide attention to maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons. CR-028-2024 introduced ▶ jump to 70:38
  52. 47 2:30 PM - BOARD OF HEALTH (COUNCIL HEARING ROOM) ▶ jump to 72:17
  53. 47 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DESIGNATING APRIL AS “SECOND CHANCE MONTH” for the purpose of collectively recognizing the month of April as “Second Chance Month” to celebrate the power of redemption and renewal in the lives of formerly incarcerated individuals seeking to rebuild their lives and thrive; raising awareness of unnecessary barriers faced by individuals with criminal records; promoting policies and initiatives that remove barriers to re-entry and help individuals with criminal records rebuild their lives and contribute positively to society; and honoring those who work towards removing unnecessary barriers and support formerly incarcerated individuals. CR-027-2024 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 59:27
  54. 48 (SEE SEPARATE AGENDA)
  55. 48 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING DESIGNATING APRIL AS “SECOND CHANCE MONTH” for the purpose of collectively recognizing the month of April as “Second Chance Month” to celebrate the power of redemption and renewal in the lives of formerly incarcerated individuals seeking to rebuild their lives and thrive; raising awareness of unnecessary barriers faced by individuals with criminal records; promoting policies and initiatives that remove barriers to re-entry and help individuals with criminal records rebuild their lives and contribute positively to society; and honoring those who work towards removing unnecessary barriers and support formerly incarcerated individuals. CR-027-2024 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 59:55
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  57. 49 POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE ▶ jump to 60:26
  58. 50 Prepared by: ___________________________________ Edgar Reese, III, Legislative Reference Aide Submitted by: _________________________________ Donna J. Brown, Clerk of the Council
  59. 50 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS (Continued)
  60. 52 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK for the purpose of recognizing April 11 -17th as the annual Black Maternal Health Week; to bring county wide attention to maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons. CR-028-2024 rules suspended Pass ▶ jump to 70:45
  61. 53 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK for the purpose of recognizing April 11 -17th as the annual Black Maternal Health Week; to bring county wide attention to maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons. CR-028-2024 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 71:18