Prince George's County, MD

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Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Committee will consider resolutions regarding energy infrastructure planning and amendments to the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan. Members will also receive a briefing on deficits in the County’s Stormwater Management and Solid Waste Management Funds.

• CR-098-2026: Resolution directing the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to study energy infrastructure planning for utility bills
• CR-097-2026: Resolution to change water and sewer category designations of properties in the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan
• BR 10222026: Briefing on deficits in Stormwater Management and Solid Waste Management Funds

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will discuss amending salary plans for exempt employees in the State’s Attorney’s Office. The committee is also considering surcharge waivers for the Flats at Glenridge Station project.

• CR-100-2026: Modified pay rates and benefits for State’s Attorney’s Office exempt employees for FY 2025, 2026, and 2027
• CR-104-2026: Partial waiver of school facilities surcharge for Flats at Glenridge Station
• CR-105-2026: Full waiver of public safety and behavioral health surcharge for Flats at Glenridge Station

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Zoning Hearing Examiner

Board of Appeals

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the District Council, will meet to address zoning appeals and site plans. The body is reviewing requests for single-family homes and townhouses in District 9.

• SDP-2025-0015 (Saddle Ridge): Request for 450 single-family detached dwellings and 253 townhouses south of Floral Park Road and north of MD 373
• DSP-2026-0010 (Mellwood Hills): Request for 12 single-family detached residential dwelling units south of Antock Place and Dower House Road

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will discuss growth and redevelopment visions for the Port Towns areas. The body is also considering a utility shut-off moratorium for low-income and senior households and a feasibility briefing for a county-owned grocery store.

• Adoption of the Port Towns Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment for Bladensburg, Cottage City, Edmonston, and Colmar Manor
• CR-081-2026: Proposed utility shut-off moratorium for low-to-moderate income, senior, and medical-need households
• CR-073-2026: Proposed fee schedule for the Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act of 2024
• CR-102-2026: Contract modifications for snow and ice control services exceeding $500,000
• CB-064-2026: Act to amend the Housing Code regarding weeds and Conservation Landscaping

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council is meeting to discuss and vote on three resolutions. These include a sustainable communities application for Fort Washington and interagency coordination for Alzheimer's care.

• CR-110-2026: Approval of Fort Washington for the Maryland Sustainable Communities Program
• CR-111-2026: Resolution encouraging interagency coordination for Alzheimer's disease and brain health services
• CR-112-2026: Establishment of spending control limits for WSSC Fiscal Year 2028 Water and Sewer Operating and Capital Budgets

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee is scheduled to review the Board of Education FY 2026 Final Financial Review and Transfer Request. The meeting also includes presentations on child care legislative recommendations, summer youth program outcomes, and a construction mentor-protege training program.

• Board of Education FY 2026 Final Financial Review and Transfer Request
• Child Care Improvement Workgroup State Legislative Recommendations
• 2026 Summer Youth Enrichment Program Outcomes and Data
• Construction Mentor-Protege Training Cohort Program

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County Council

The County Council will vote on a commercial real estate education program and bond inducements for the 210 On the Park project. Members will also consider zoning and master plan amendments for Subregion 5 and a proposed one-year moratorium on corrections facilities in District 4. A briefing on dementia services capacity and coordination is also scheduled.

• CR-084-2026: Own the Block Education Initiative for commercial real estate investment
• CR-089-2026: Bond inducements for the 210 On the Park project
• CR-107-2026 and CR-108-2026: Master Plan and Sectional Map Amendments for Subregion 5 (Clinton, Tippett, Accokeek, and Brandywine)
• CR-109-2026: Proposed one-year moratorium on building permits for prisons and corrections facilities in Council District 4
• Briefing on dementia services capacity and coordination in Prince George's County

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee of the Prince George's County Council meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Committee Room 2027 of the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo. The agenda lists a briefing, BR 10082026, a WSSC Spending Affordability Presentation, and two resolutions referred to the committee. CR-098-2026 would direct the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to study master planning for utility use and report recommendations to the Council; CR-101-2026 would require county agencies to take part in the Interagency Climate Committee, set emission reduction targets, and standardize budget and progress reporting. The agenda does not state what action, if any, the committee will take on these items.

• Briefing BR 10082026: WSSC Spending Affordability Presentation
• CR-098-2026: directs the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to study utility-use master planning and report recommendations to the County Council
• CR-098-2026 sponsors: Adams-Stafford, Olson, Blegay, Adams, Oriadha, Fisher, Ivey, Burroughs, Dernoga and Hunter
• CR-101-2026: would mandate a unified county approach to climate change mitigation, require agency participation in the Interagency Climate Committee, set operational emission reduction targets, and standardize budget and progress reporting
• CR-101-2026 sponsor: Ivey

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee held a briefing on the WSSC spending affordability preliminary proposed budget and discussed two resolutions. The committee voted to favorably recommend CR-101-2026 regarding climate action leadership and held CR-098-2026 concerning energy infrastructure planning in committee until October 22, 2026.

• Held CR-098-2026 concerning energy infrastructure planning in committee until October 22, 2026 (5-0)
• Favorably recommended CR-101-2026 concerning climate action leadership with amendments (5-0)

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Board of Appeals

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, meets to take up a transcript analysis of the 2010 Approved Master Plan and Sectional Map Amendment for Subregion 1 (Planning Areas 60, 61, 62, and 64) along with proposed Sectional Map Amendment CR-027-2026, presented by Community Planning Division staff. The agenda also lists CR-103-2026, a resolution transmitting the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan to the County Council for review and approval; its legislative history shows it was rescheduled to a later date. The meeting follows a set order of proceedings ending in a motion and vote, and then adjournment. The agenda does not state any outcomes or decisions already made.

• Transcript analysis of the 2010 Approved Master Plan and Sectional Map Amendment for Subregion 1, covering Planning Areas 60, 61, 62, and 64
• Proposed Sectional Map Amendment CR-027-2026, presented by Elena Perry (Project Manager) and Hannah Menard (Deputy Project Manager), Community Planning Division
• CR-103-2026: resolution transmitting the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan to the County Council for review and approval
• CR-103-2026 legislative history shows it was rescheduled to a later date (9/29/26)
• Meeting held at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, 1301 McCormick Dr, Largo, MD 20774, Council Hearing Room, 11:45 AM

County Council

The Prince George's County Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Largo. The agenda includes final action on a rental licensing bill (CB-023-2026) and several resolutions, plus briefings on PGCPS transportation and FY 2027 budget allocations. The meeting is designated Legislative Day No. 34.

• CB-023-2026: Rental licenses — display, advertising, and penalty changes for rental and short-term rental licenses (third reading/enactment)
• CR-081-2026: Requests a three-month moratorium on utility price increases for low- and moderate-income households, certain seniors, and households with medical conditions
• CR-104-2026 and CR-105-2026: Partial waiver of school facilities surcharge and full waiver of public safety and behavioral health surcharge for all residential units in the 'Flats at Glenridge Station' project
• CR-092-2026 and CR-093-2026: Amend Council Rules of Procedure to require at least one evening meeting per month and annual countywide listening tours
• Briefings: PGCPS transportation with Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph; FY 2027 budget allocations

Public Safety, Health and Human Services

The Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee of the Prince George's County Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Committee Room 2027 of the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo. The agenda lists one item: CR-085-2026, a resolution encouraging a comprehensive autism equity initiative through inclusive public infrastructure and transparent data reporting, to coordinate with existing programs such as the Infants & Toddlers Program and to establish an Autism Equity Advisory Workgroup. The meeting follows a set order of proceeding including staff presentation, sponsor comments, committee questions, agency comments, discussion, and a motion and vote. No dollar amounts, contracts, or fee changes appear in the agenda text.

• CR-085-2026: resolution on autism equity, sponsored by Oriadha, Adams, Hunter, Olson and Burroughs
• Would establish an Autism Equity Advisory Workgroup to monitor the initiative and advise on improvement
• Initiative would coordinate with existing programs including the Infants & Toddlers Program
• Meeting includes a motion and vote after discussion
• Agenda lists no contracts, rezonings, or fee changes

The Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee approved a resolution to encourage a comprehensive autism equity initiative. The proposal includes creating an Autism Equity Advisory Workgroup to monitor the initiative and improve public infrastructure and data reporting.

• Amended CR-085-2026 concerning autism equity (4-0)
• Favorably recommended CR-085-2026 with amendments (4-0)

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the District Council, meets October 5, 2026 to handle zoning matters. Members will consider a revisory petition for the Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sectional Map Amendment at 8601, 8605 and 8607 Central Avenue in Capital Heights, which staff counsel advised has no reasonable basis for revision. The Council will also take up the Metro Grove Detailed Site Plan for 250 multifamily units at Silver Hill Road and Suitland Parkway, previously deferred. The agenda also includes approval of the September 29, 2026 District Council minutes.

• Revisory petition REV-CR-077-2026 for the Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sectional Map Amendment at 8601, 8605 and 8607 Central Avenue in Capital Heights (6.0 acres, CGO Zone)
• Principal Counsel legal opinion (9/18/2026) found no reasonable basis to revise the Sectional Map Amendment; Council referred the item for a document of denial on 9/29/2026 (Vote: 6-0; Absent: Adams-Stafford, Blegay, Burroughs and Fisher)
• Detailed Site Plan DET-2024-017 (Metro Grove) for 250 multifamily units in 3 buildings at MD 458 (Silver Hill Road) and Suitland Parkway (7.21 acres, RMF-48 Zone), deferred from 9/29/2026
• Approval of District Council minutes dated September 29, 2026

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the District Council, approved a revisory petition for the Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sectional Map Amendment with conditions. The Council also voted to elect to review a detailed site plan for the Metro Grove development, which proposes 250 multifamily units. All actions passed with a 7-0 vote, with four members absent.

• Approved September 29, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Revisory Petition for Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line SMA with conditions (7-0)
• Elected to review Metro Grove Detailed Site Plan (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:53 pm (7-0)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo. The main item is second reading (introduction) of CB-111-2026, which would authorize up to $215,000,000 in special obligation bonds to refund the Series 2022 National Harbor bonds and to finance an immersive entertainment venue. The agenda also includes routine procedural items: call to order, invocation, pledge, public requests to speak, and designation of the day as Legislative Day No. 33. The bill was presented and referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee on 9/1/26 and reported out with no recommendation on 9/29/26.

• CB-111-2026: special obligation bonds up to $215,000,000 for the National Harbor immersive entertainment venue and refunding of the Series 2022 bonds
• Bonds would be repaid from Tax Increment Fund revenues, hotel occupancy taxes, and National Harbor PRA Taxes, not from the County's general obligation debt
• Bill referred to the Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee 9/1/26; reported out with no recommendation 9/29/26
• Designation of October 5, 2026 as Legislative Day No. 33
• Public comment accepted via eComment portal or email by 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council is reviewing legislation regarding immersive entertainment venue funding. The proposal would reserve a percentage of revenue from such venues for communities within a six-mile radius.

• CB-132-2026: Act to create the Sphere Community Impact Fund

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will consider four resolutions: establishing a Social Housing Task Force to study alternative housing financing and ownership models; increasing Universal Design for Housing waiver, technology, and administrative fees; directing the Economic Development Corporation to create a commercial real estate education program; and approving revenue bonds and tax credits for the 210 On the Park housing project. The committee will hear staff presentations, sponsor comments, and agency input before voting.

• CR-080-2026: Establishes Social Housing Task Force to study alternative housing financing and ownership models
• CR-082-2026: Increases Universal Design for Housing waiver request, technology, and administrative fees
• CR-084-2026: Directs Economic Development Corporation to develop 'Own the Block' commercial real estate education program
• CR-089-2026: Approves revenue bonds and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for 210 On the Park project by 210 MPD Partners, LLC

Public Safety, Health and Human Services

The Prince George's County Council's Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee is considering CR-085-2026, a resolution to encourage a comprehensive autism equity initiative. The initiative would coordinate with existing programs like the Infants & Toddlers Program and address gaps in outreach, awareness, and system navigation. The resolution also proposes establishing an Autism Equity Advisory Workgroup to monitor and advise on the initiative. The committee will hear a staff presentation, sponsor comments, and may take a vote.

• CR-085-2026: Resolution concerning autism equity, including inclusive public infrastructure and transparent data reporting
• Proposes creation of an Autism Equity Advisory Workgroup
• Initiative to supplement and coordinate with existing Infants & Toddlers Program
• Sponsored by Councilmembers Oriadha, Adams, Hunter, Olson, and Burroughs

Zoning Hearing Examiner

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County District Council, sitting as the District Council, meets September 29, 2026 to hold oral argument hearings on two appealed residential developments and to discuss several zoning cases. The Council will also consider a revisory petition for a Central Avenue sectional map amendment and a Comprehensive Design Plan amendment for Bailey's Village. No final decisions are listed as scheduled for this meeting; several items are set for discussion or were previously referred to staff.

• Oral argument on SDP-2025-0014 (Oakwood Preserve): 112 single-family homes on 167.7 acres along MD 202 (Largo Road), appealed by Persons of Record Geoffrey Collins and Greg Smith
• Oral argument on SDP-2025-0015 (Saddle Ridge): 450 single-family detached and 253 townhouses on 289.36 acres near Floral Park Road and MD 373 (Accokeek Road), appealed by Mark Calhoun
• Discussion of ZMA-2024-004 (The Grove at Hyde Landing): request to rezone 126.16 acres from RE to R-PD on Steed Road near MD 223 (Piscataway Road), opposed by Branch Hill Steeds Glen Homeowners Association
• Discussion of REV-CR-077-2026: revisory petition for Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line SMA at 8601, 8605 and 8607 Central Avenue in Capital Heights; Principal Counsel found no reasonable basis to revise
• Discussion of CDP-9306-06 (Bailey's Village, Lot 10): amendment to reduce required retail/office space to 6,000-10,000 sq ft on 1.64 acres in the L-A-C Zone

The District Council approved a Comprehensive Design Plan amendment for Bailey's Village to reduce required retail and office space. Several other housing design plans were referred to staff for document preparation, and one revisory petition was referred for denial.

• Approved Comprehensive Design Plan for Bailey's Village, Lot 10 with conditions (6-0)
• Referred Oakwood Preserve Specific Design Plan for approving document with conditions (6-0)
• Referred Saddle Ridge Specific Design Plan for approving document with conditions (6-0)
• Referred Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Revisory Petition for document of denial (6-0)
• Reconsidered Zoning Map Amendment for The Grove at Hyde Landing (6-0)
• Deferred Metro Grove Detailed Site Plan to next session (9-0)
• Approved District Council Minutes from September 14, 2026 (6-0)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM in Committee Room 2027 of the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo. The agenda includes a consent agenda, public hearings, and several zoning and housing bills eligible for a third reading and possible enactment. The largest item is a bill authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation and stormwater management bonds and bond anticipation notes. The meeting is designated Legislative Day No. 32.

• CB-130-2026: First reading of a bill authorizing up to $788,587,000 in general obligation bonds, $161,463,000 in stormwater management bonds, and up to $950,050,000 in bond anticipation notes for FY2027 capital and stormwater projects.
• CR-147-2026: Resolution approving multiyear contract modifications for snow and ice control services raising the aggregate ceiling above $500,000, and increased funding for transportation services contracts; requires a public hearing.
• CR-148-2026: Resolution transmitting the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan to the Council for review and approval; requires a public hearing.
• PH 09292026: Public hearing on additional potential residential automated speed enforcement (speed camera) sites proposed by the Department of Public Works & Transportation and Police Department.
• CB-069-2026, CB-071-2026, CB-074-2026: Bills eligible for third reading and enactment covering private school special exception standards, home occupation and home business regulation and enforcement, and accessory dwelling units.

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee is reviewing two National Harbor items. CB-111-2026 would authorize up to $215,000,000 in special obligation bonds to refund the 2022 bonds and finance an immersive entertainment venue. CR-090-2026 would amend the National Harbor Development District formation resolution and dissolve the National Harbor Special Taxing District. The agenda lists presentation, sponsor comments, agency comments, discussion, and a possible motion and vote, but does not state any outcome.

• CB-111-2026: special obligation bonds up to $215,000,000 for the National Harbor immersive entertainment venue and refunding of the Series 2022 Bonds
• CB-111-2026 bonds payable from Tax Increment Fund revenues including hotel occupancy taxes and National Harbor PRA Taxes, not general obligation debt
• CR-090-2026: amendment to CR-25-2004 formation resolution and dissolution of the National Harbor Special Taxing District
• CR-090-2026 sponsors: Oriadha, Burroughs, Adams, Hunter, Fisher and Ivey
• Both items were introduced and referred to the committee on 9/1/26; no vote result is shown in the agenda

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, is reviewing two transcript analyses of sector plans and sectional map amendments: the Preliminary Port Towns Sector Plan (CR-094-2023) and the 2013 Approved Central Branch Avenue Corridor Revitalization Sector Plan (CR-035-2026). It is also considering CB-130-2026, which would authorize up to $788,587,000 in general obligation bonds, $161,463,000 in stormwater management bonds, and $950,050,000 in bond anticipation notes for capital and stormwater projects in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Two resolutions are on the agenda: CR-147-2026 on contract approvals for snow and ice control and transportation services, and CR-148-2026 transmitting the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan. The agenda lists presentations, sponsor and agency comments, discussion, and a motion and vote for each item.

• CB-130-2026: authorizes up to $788,587,000 in general obligation bonds and $161,463,000 in stormwater management bonds, plus up to $950,050,000 in bond anticipation notes
• TA-4-2026: transcript analysis of the Preliminary Port Towns Sector Plan and proposed Sectional Map Amendment (CR-094-2023)
• TA-5-2026: transcript analysis of the 2013 Approved Central Branch Avenue Corridor Revitalization Sector Plan and proposed Sectional Map Amendment (CR-035-2026)
• CR-147-2026: approves multiyear contract modifications for snow and ice control services raising the aggregate ceiling above $500,000, and increased funding for transportation services contracts
• CR-148-2026: transmits the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan to the County Council for review and approval

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee will receive briefings on two topics: preliminary recommendations from the Literacy Commission, presented by the University of Maryland Initiative for Literacy & Equity, and the 2025 performance report of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.

• Briefing on Literacy Commission preliminary recommendations
• Presentation by Dr. Donald Bolger, Co-Director, University of Maryland Initiative for Literacy & Equity
• Prince George's County Memorial Library System 2025 performance report
• Library system staff to present: Catherine Hollerbach, Megan Sutherland, Colin Khem

The committee conducted three briefings regarding literacy recommendations, the University of Maryland Initiative for Literacy & Equity, and the 2025 Memorial Library System performance report. No substantive decisions were recorded.

General Assembly Committee

The General Assembly Committee of the Prince George's County Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Committee Room 2027 at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo. The agenda lists a briefing on a joint support letter, followed by general assembly updates. The agenda does not identify the subject of the letter or any specific legislation, and no votes or dollar amounts are listed.

• Briefing on a joint support letter (subject not specified in the agenda)
• General Assembly updates
• Meeting chaired by Wanika Fisher, with Shayla D. Adams-Stafford as Vice Chair
• Scheduled for 3:00 PM in Committee Room 2027, 1301 McCormick Dr, Largo, MD 20774