Prince George's County, Maryland

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County Council

The County Council is meeting to decide on several resolutions, including the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant funds for housing assistance. The body will also consider the establishment of the National Harbor Extraordinary Development District and stop sign monitoring in Edmonston.

• CR-059-2026: Reallocation of $1,170,000 to the Housing Rehabilitation Fund and $130,000 to program administration
• CR-074-2026: Designation of the National Harbor Extraordinary Development District in Oxon Hill
• CR-072-2026: Approval of stop sign monitoring system locations in the Town of Edmonston
• APPT-16-26: Appointment of Kevin A. Anderson to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
• LTR 07212026d: Proposed letter regarding Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board Methodology

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Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee is considering three ordinances: one amending use regulations and dimensional standards for places of worship on assemblages of 25 acres or more, another adjusting sign height limits in industrial zones, and a third revising definitions and enforcement for home occupations and home businesses. The committee will take testimony, discuss, and vote on each item.

• CB-070-2026: Amending place of worship definitions and dimensional standards in residential zones, with modified design standards for sites of 25+ acres subject to a detailed site plan (Sponsor: Dernoga)
• CB-073-2026: Amending maximum sign height in Industrial, Employment, and IE-PD Zones (Sponsor: Dernoga)
• CB-071-2026: Revising home occupation definitions, adding prohibition on home vehicle businesses, and establishing enforcement procedures and enhanced penalties (Sponsor: Dernoga)

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is meeting to review several pending zoning requests, including site plans for residential developments and a commercial establishment. The body will also address a permit issued in error for a property in Temple Hills.

• ERR-001-2026: Validation of permits for a fence and two-story rear addition at 6313 Joyce Drive
• CDP-9306-06: Amendment to reduce minimum retail/office space to 6,000-10,000 sq ft at Bailey's Village
• DET-2024-009: Site plan for 589 multifamily dwelling units at The Mark at College Park
• DSP-2025-0036: Site plan for a 1,910-square-foot Arby's on US 301
• SDP-2025-0015: Site plan for 450 single-family detached and 253 townhouses at Saddle Ridge

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the establishment of the National Harbor Extraordinary Development District in Oxon Hill. The body is also reviewing stop sign monitoring locations in the Town of Edmonston and a letter regarding cannabis reinvestment methodology.

• CR-074-2026: Designation of the National Harbor Extraordinary Development District in Oxon Hill
• CR-072-2026: Approval of stop sign monitoring system locations in the Town of Edmonston
• Proposed joint letter to the Maryland Office of Social Equity regarding Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board Methodology

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will consider several resolutions and bills, including a resolution to designate the National Harbor area as an Extraordinary Development District. It will also adopt fee schedules for the Permanent Rent Stabilization program and consider legislation on quiet landscaping equipment, off‑street parking for disabled families, and consolidated permitting fees. Items on the consent agenda, such as approval of June and July meeting minutes, will be adopted without separate discussion.

• First Reading of Bill CB-075-2026 – Quiet and Clean Landscaping Equipment
• Resolution CR-072-2026 – Stop Sign Monitoring Systems for the Town of Edmonston
• Resolution CR-073-2026 – Adoption of fees for the Permanent Rent Stabilization Program
• Resolution CR-074-2026 – Designation of National Harbor Extraordinary Development District
• Second Reading of Bill CB-047-2026 – Off‑street parking and loading requirements for elderly/disabled apartments

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Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is meeting to address a zoning agenda. The primary item is a Conceptual Site Plan for a mixed-use development known as Southern Hills.

• CSP-24001 Southern Hills: Proposed development of 980 multifamily units, 150 senior housing units, 168 townhouse units, and 45,000 square feet of commercial/retail and medical office space on 85.4 acres at Southern Avenue and Wheeler Hills Road.

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, will discuss the Local Impact Grant Funds Multi-Year Plan, including a revised FY27 spending plan. The Office of Management and Budget presented the plan and related attachments. A vote may follow the discussion.

• Local Impact Grant Funds Multi-Year Plan with FY27 Revised Spending Plan
• Transmittal letter from Office of Management and Budget

Council members voted to refer the FY 2027‑2029 Local Impact Grant Multi‑Year Plan briefing to the record. The motion was approved unanimously with six votes in favor. The council then voted to adjourn the meeting, which also passed unanimously.

• Referred FY27‑29 Local Impact Grant plan briefing to document (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 6‑0)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will hold a legislative session to enact several bills and adopt resolutions, including a supplementary appropriation of $15,381,210 in federal, state, and other funds for multiple county departments. Other final actions include an emergency act on vehicle access and recovery, increased penalties for non-residential property violations, and workplace protections for employees with severe menstrual or uterine fibroid symptoms. The council will also receive a briefing on a fiscal impact analysis study.

• CB-032-2026: Increases penalties for non-residential property non-compliance up to $5,000.
• CB-033-2026: Emergency act on vehicle access and recovery for vehicles left after federal detention.
• CB-056-2026: Reorganization transferring Enforcement Division duties from Permitting to Homeland Security.
• CR-070-2026: Supplementary appropriation of $15,381,210 in grants for police, courts, fire/EMS, and other agencies.
• CR-068-2026: Adjusts School Facilities Surcharge for Fiscal Year 2027.

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The District Council holds a mandatory review hearing on the Southern Hills mixed-use development (CSP-24001), which proposes 980 multifamily units, 150 senior units, 168 townhouses, and 45,000 square feet of commercial/retail and medical office space. They also take up a new case (ERR-001-2026) to validate building permits issued in error for a property at 6313 Joyce Drive in Temple Hills. Several zoning decisions are pending finality, including a planned retirement community in District 9 and two detailed site plans for commercial and mixed-use projects in Capital Plaza and Capital Heights.

• Mandatory review of CSP-24001 Southern Hills mixed-use development (980 multifamily, 150 senior, 168 townhomes, 45,000 sq ft commercial)
• New case ERR-001-2026 to validate permits issued in error for fence and two-story addition at 6313 Joyce Drive, Temple Hills
• Pending finality: SE-23003 for a 126-unit planned retirement community at end of Johensu Drive in District 9
• Pending finality: DSP-2026-0004 for a 1,910-sq-ft eating/drinking establishment with drive-through at Capital Plaza East Pad Site C
• Pending finality: DSP-25002 Metro City Phase 1 with 72 townhomes, 240 senior units, and 195-bed assisted living facility in Capital Heights

The District Council referred the Southern Hills conceptual site plan for a large mixed-use development to staff for an approving document. The Council also referred a request to validate a permit issued in error for property on Joyce Drive. Additionally, the Council waived its election to review three pending finality items.

• Referred Southern Hills conceptual site plan to staff for approval document (6-0)
• Referred Eucharia Ogu permit issued in error to staff for approval document (6-0)
• Waived election to review Meridian Hill Special Exception (6-0)
• Waived election to review Capital Plaza Eastern Pad Site Detailed Site Plan (6-0)
• Waived election to review Metro City, Phase 1 Detailed Site Plan (6-0)
• Approved July 6, 2026 District Council Minutes (6-0)

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The County Council sitting as Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on a two-year moratorium on hyperscale data center operations (CR-066-2026). They will also consider adjusting the School Facilities Surcharge and Public Safety and Behavioral Health Surcharge for FY2027, and approving a $15,381,210 supplementary appropriation of grant funds for multiple departments. Additionally, they will review a historic site designation for the Weinstein House/Harry's Market and the Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment.

• CR-066-2026: Two-year moratorium on operation of hyperscale qualified data centers
• CR-068-2026: Adjusting School Facilities Surcharge for FY2027
• CR-069-2026: Adjusting Public Safety and Behavioral Health Surcharge for FY2027
• CR-070-2026: Supplementary appropriation of $15,381,210 in grant funds for Circuit Court, Police, Fire/EMS, Health, and other departments
• TA-2-2026: Preliminary Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment

The Committee of the Whole approved a two-year moratorium on hyperscale data center operations. Members also favorably recommended several resolutions regarding school surcharges, public safety surcharges, and federal/state grant appropriations.

• Approved 2-year hyperscale data center moratorium (7-1)
• Referred Weinstein House historic site transcript analysis for document (6-3)
• Accepted late testimony into the record for Central Avenue sector plan (6-3)
• Referred Central Avenue sector plan transcript analysis for document (6-3)
• Favorably recommended Board of Education FY 2026 transfer request (6-3)
• Favorably recommended Board of Education FY 2027 budget reconciliation (6-3)
• Favorably recommended Riverdale Park stop sign monitoring resolution (6-3)
• Favorably recommended school facilities surcharge adjustment (6-3)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council holds a legislative session on July 7, 2026, with a consent agenda including first readings of bills on emergency weather operations, sign standards, and accessory dwelling units, plus resolutions on stop-sign cameras, school and safety surcharges, and a $15,381,210 grant appropriation. Public hearings are scheduled for a planning board appointment, and final readings are set for bills on Election Day administrative leave and human trafficking awareness notices, as well as resolutions approving PILOT agreements for the Herman Apartments and Holly Place projects and allocating $2,500,000 for the Holly Place affordable housing project.

• CB-074-2026: Ordinance to regulate accessory dwelling units, introduced by Council Member Adams-Stafford
• CR-070-2026: Resolution appropriating $15,381,210 in federal, state, and other grants for multiple county departments
• CR-043-2026: Resolution committing $2,500,000 in Housing Investment Trust Fund gap financing for the Holly Place affordable rental project
• CB-039-2026: Act to increase administrative leave for county employees on general election day
• CB-040-2026: Act requiring hotels to post human trafficking awareness notices in guest rooms

The council approved the previous meeting minutes and confirmed the appointment of Gloria Gary Lawlah to the M-NCPPC Planning Board by a unanimous vote. Several bills and resolutions were introduced and referred to committees for further review, including measures on emergency weather funding, sign height standards, accessory dwelling units, and stop sign monitoring systems. The council also advanced proposed adjustments to FY2027 school facilities and public safety surcharges, which will increase permit fees to $12,680/$21,769 and $3,429/$10,279 respectively based on a 3.8% CPI-U inflation adjustment. A public hearing was held for an Election Day administrative leave bill, but no vote was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved June 29, 2026 Council Minutes (7-0 aye)
• Confirmed appointment of Gloria Gary Lawlah to M-NCPPC Planning Board (11-0 aye)
• Referred emergency weather fund bill to Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee
• Referred sign height ordinance for IE-PD zones to Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee
• Referred accessory dwelling units ordinance to Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee
• Referred stop sign monitoring resolution to Committee of the Whole
• Referred FY2027 school facilities surcharge adjustment ($12,680/$21,769) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred FY2027 public safety surcharge adjustment ($3,429/$10,279) to Committee of the Whole

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County District Council will consider a zoning map amendment to rezone 126.16 acres from Residential Estate to Residential Planned Development for 'The Grove at Hyde Landing' project. The council also will review several pending site plans, including a 763-unit development at Promenade at Lottsford, a 269-unit mixed-use building at Largo Station, and Phase 1 of Metro City with senior housing and assisted living. Additionally, a permit validation case for a fence and addition at 6313 Joyce Drive is on the agenda. A mandatory review hearing for the Southern Hills mixed-use project is scheduled for oral argument on July 13.

• Rezoning of 126.16 acres at Steed Road near MD 223 for The Grove at Hyde Landing (ZMA-2024-004)
• Detailed site plan for 763 multifamily units and 47,461 sq ft commercial at Promenade at Lottsford (DET-2022-004)
• Detailed site plan for 269 multifamily units and retail at Largo Station (DSP-2026-0009)
• Phase 1 of Metro City: 72 townhomes, 240 senior units, 195-bed assisted living (DSP-25002)
• Pavement expansion for trailer parking at Nordstrom Distribution Center (SDP-2026-0013)

The District Council waived its election to review multiple detailed site plans and a specific design plan. Two new cases regarding a permit issued in error and a zoning map amendment were deferred to the next scheduled meeting.

• Approved June 22, 2026, District Council Minutes (8-0)
• Deferred ERR-001-2026 Eucharia Ogu (Permit issued in error)
• Deferred ZMA-2024-004 The Grove at Hyde Landing (Zoning Map Amendment)
• Waived review for DET-2022-004 Promenade at Lottsford (8-0)
• Waived review for DSP-2026-0009 Largo Station (8-0)
• Deferred DSP-25002 Metro City, Phase 1 (Detailed Site Plan)
• Waived review for SDP-2026-0013 Nordstrom Distribution Center (8-0)
• Announced July 13, 2026 hearing for CSP-24001 Southern Hills

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee is discussing two items related to permitting fees. These include a proposal to consolidate fees into one table and a resolution regarding fee increases for the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement.

• CB-067-2026: Proposal to consolidate permitting fees into one comprehensive Table of Fees
• CB-067-2026: Proposal to allow the Prince George’s County Soil Conservation District to set certain fees for site Sediment and Erosion control
• CR-062-2026: Resolution concerning a 20% increase of all fees and a 10% Technology Fee for the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement

The committee voted favorably on a bill to consolidate all county permitting fees into one table. It also approved a resolution regarding fee increases for the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement.

• Approved CB-067-2026 to consolidate and amend the County Code Table of Fees (5-0)
• Approved CR-062-2026 regarding Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement fee increases (5-0)

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will vote on several items, including a proposed letter to the Maryland Department of Planning regarding Priority Funding Area amendments for Parkland Rock Creek, an ordinance increasing off-street parking requirements for elderly/disabled housing, a resolution reprogramming $1.17 million in CDBG funds for housing rehabilitation, an ordinance allowing two-family and townhouse infill in the Rural Residential zone inside the Capital Beltway, and an act revising weed and conservation landscaping definitions in the Housing Code.

• Proposed joint letter to MD Secretary of Planning on Priority Funding Area amendments for Parkland Rock Creek
• CB-047-2026: Increase minimum off-street parking for elderly/disabled apartment housing
• CR-059-2026: Reprogram $1,170,000 in CDBG funds to Housing Rehabilitation Fund and $130,000 to program administration
• CB-063-2026: Permit two-family and townhouse infill in Residential Rural (RR) zone inside Capital Beltway
• CB-064-2026: Amend definitions of weeds and conservation landscaping in Housing Code

The committee favorably recommended a resolution to reallocate $1.3 million in CDBG funds toward housing rehabilitation. It also approved amendments to off-street parking requirements for elderly or disabled apartment housing, while several other items were held in committee.

• Favorably recommended joint letter regarding Priority Funding Area amendments (5-0)
• Amended and favorably recommended CB-047-2026 concerning off-street parking standards (5-0)
• Favorably recommended CR-059-2026 to reallocate $1,170,000 to the Housing Rehabilitation Fund and $130,000 to program administration (4-1)
• Held CB-063-2026 concerning residential infill regulations in committee (4-1)
• Held CB-064-2026 concerning weeds and conservation landscaping in committee (4-1)

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County Council

The County Council and Planning Board are holding a joint public hearing to gather testimony on a minor plan amendment to the 2013 Central Branch Avenue Corridor Revitalization Sector Plan. The body is also discussing a proposed sectional map amendment (CR-035-2026).

• Joint public hearing on Minor Plan Amendment to the 2013 Central Branch Avenue Corridor Revitalization Sector Plan
• Proposed Sectional Map Amendment (CR-035-2026)

The Prince George’s County Council and Planning Board held a joint public hearing regarding a minor plan amendment and sectional map amendment for the Central Branch Avenue Corridor Revitalization Sector Plan. The session included a presentation by M-NCPPC staff and testimony from various citizens. No final vote or decision was recorded during this hearing.

• Held joint public hearing on Central Branch Avenue corridor plan amendment

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will consider CB-066-2026, a bill that declares additional revenue and appropriates funds to the General Fund for unanticipated costs not included in the approved Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. The committee will hear presentations, discuss the legislation, and take a vote.

• CB-066-2026: Supplementary appropriations to the General Fund for unanticipated Fiscal Year 2027 costs

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee voted to make CB-066-2026 favorable. This act declares additional revenue and appropriates funds to the General Fund for unanticipated costs in the Approved Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.

• Approved CB-066-2026 as Favorable (3-0)

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee will review three legislative items. These include updates to water and sewer property designations, authorization for FY 2027 transportation grant applications, and new regulations regarding prohibited home businesses.

• CR-029-2026: Resolution to change water and sewer category designations in the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan
• CR-046-2026: Resolution authorizing DPW&T to apply for FY 2027 federal and state transportation grants
• CB-048-2026: Act establishing fines, citations, and tax liens for Prohibited Home Businesses

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will hold public hearings and consider several items, including setting property tax rates for FY2027, approving a multiyear plan for Local Impact Grant Funds, and allocating $5 million from the Housing Investment Trust Fund to two affordable housing projects (Holly Place and Herman Apartments). The consent agenda includes bills on supplementary appropriations, zoning changes for private schools and places of worship, and home business regulations. Council will also hear a bill to establish an apprenticeship incentive program.

• CR-065-2026: Setting FY2027 tax rates including property and stormwater levies
• CR-043-2026: $2,500,000 HITF allocation to Holly Place affordable rental project
• CR-045-2026: $2,500,000 HITF allocation to Herman Apartments affordable rental project
• CB-069-2026: Exempting certain private schools in Residential Rural Zone from special exception requirement
• CB-037-2026: Apprenticeship Incentive Program requiring Employ Prince George’s to increase apprenticeships in tech, construction, healthcare

The Council enacted a bill regarding the Apprenticeship Incentive Program and adopted the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan. Additionally, several housing-related resolutions were held for public hearing.

• Approved June 22, 2026 Council Minutes
• Enacted Apprenticeship Incentive Program (8-0)
• Adopted Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted additions to the agenda (6-0)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, will consider several items including a planning board appointment, a supplemental budget appropriation, and multiple affordable housing resolutions. Key actions include votes on two $2.5 million Housing Investment Trust Fund allocations for the Holly Place and Herman Apartments projects, along with associated Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements. The council will also discuss a bill requiring apprentices from registered programs on public works and an extension of universal design requirements for multifamily housing.

• Appointment of Gloria Gary Lawlah to the M-NCPPC Planning Board, replacing Manuel R. Geraldo, term expiring 06/15/2027
• CB-062-2026: Requiring contractors on public works to employ apprentices from Maryland-registered programs or completers thereof, increasing damages for violations
• CR-043-2026: Allocating $2,500,000 in HITF funds to the Holly Place project for affordable rental housing construction
• CR-045-2026: Allocating $2,500,000 in HITF funds to the Herman Apartments project for affordable rental housing construction
• CR-061-2026: Extending the implementation date for universal design housing laws for multifamily residential dwelling units

The Committee of the Whole favorably recommended multiple resolutions regarding affordable housing funds and tax agreements. The committee also approved a budget transfer and a labor bill concerning public works apprenticeships.

• Favorably recommended Gloria Gary Lawlah to the Planning Board (8-0)
• Favorably recommended CB-068-2026 budget transfer (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Amended and favorably recommended CB-062-2026 public works labor bill (7-0)
• Favorably recommended CR-042-2026 Herman Apartments PILOT agreement (6-0)
• Favorably recommended CR-043-2026 $2.5M HITF allocation for Holly Place (6-0)
• Favorably recommended CR-044-2026 Holly Place PILOT agreement (6-0)
• Favorably recommended CR-045-2026 $2.5M HITF allocation for Herman Apartments (6-0)
• Favorably recommended CR-061-2026 universal design implementation extension (6-0)

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The District Council meets to vote on several zoning matters, including approval of minutes from June 9, 2026, and a referred-for-document item (ZMA-2025-003 Melwood Estates) that would rezone 27.54 acres from Agricultural-Residential to Single-Family Attached. The Council will also discuss a conceptual site plan for the Southern Hills mixed-use development and consider pending finality decisions on a parking reduction for AutoZone on Landover Road and a detailed site plan for 260 multifamily units at Landover Metro.

• ZMA-2025-003 Melwood Estates: Rezone 27.54 acres on Melwood Road from AR to RSF-A, with Military Installation Overlay retained.
• CSP-24001 Southern Hills: Mixed-use development with 980 multifamily units, 150 senior units, 168 townhouses, and 45,000 sq ft commercial/medical space on 85.4 acres near Southern Avenue.
• DPLS-24001 AutoZone #1837: Request to reduce required parking from 105 to 76 spaces for an auto parts store at Landover Road and Fire House Road.
• DSP-2025-0024 Landover Metro: Detailed site plan for 260 multifamily units on 8.53 acres on Old Landover Road.
• Approval of District Council minutes from June 9, 2026.

The District Council approved a zoning map amendment for Melwood Estates to change land use to residential. The council also voted to reconsider the conceptual site plan for the Southern Hills mixed-use development.

• Approved June 9, 2026, District Council Minutes (8-0)
• Approved Melwood Estates rezoning from AR to RSF-A (8-0)
• Reconsidered Southern Hills conceptual site plan (8-0)
• Waived election to review AutoZone #1837 parking departure (8-0)
• Waived election to review Landover Metro detailed site plan (8-0)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes from recent meetings. It will hear first‑reading bills such as the Senior Co‑Housing Expansion Program (CB‑065‑2026) and several appropriations and permitting‑fee measures. Resolutions requiring public hearings, including a fee‑increase resolution for the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (CR‑062‑2026), will also be introduced.

• Approval of County Council minutes from June 8 and June 9, 2026 (consent agenda)
• First reading of Senior Co‑Housing Expansion Program bill (CB‑065‑2026)
• First reading of Supplementary Appropriations bill (CB‑066‑2026)
• First reading of Permitting Fees consolidation bill (CB‑067‑2026)
• Introduction of Resolution on permitting fee increase (CR‑062‑2026) requiring a public hearing

The County Council approved the consent agenda including previous meeting minutes. Several new legislative items were introduced, including bills regarding senior co-housing, supplementary appropriations, permitting fees, property standards, vehicle access, and women's health protections.

• Approved June 8, 2026 County Council Minutes (9-0)
• Approved June 9, 2026a County Council Minutes (9-0)
• Approved June 9, 2026b County Council Minutes (9-0)
• Introduced CB-065-2026 concerning senior co-housing expansion
• Introduced CB-066-2026 concerning supplementary appropriations
• Introduced CB-067-2026 concerning permitting fees
• Introduced CR-062-2026 concerning DPIE fee increases
• Introduced CR-063-2026 concerning the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan

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County Council

The County Council will discuss the County Executive's draft 2 of CB-057-2026, which would approve the Prince George's County portion of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission budget for FY2027, including appropriations and tax levies. First readings will be held on bills allowing higher-density infill housing in the RR zone inside the Beltway (CB-063-2026) and updating definitions for weeds and conservation landscaping (CB-064-2026). Second readings are scheduled for bills on election day administrative leave for county employees (CB-039-2026) and requiring human trafficking awareness notices in hotels (CB-040-2026). A joint public hearing on a minor amendment to the Subregion 5 Master Plan will be held at 6 PM.

• Discussion of CB-057-2026: M-NCPPC FY2027 budget and tax levy
• First reading of CB-063-2026: residential infill zoning allowing two-family and townhouse dwellings in RR zone inside Capital Beltway
• First reading of CB-064-2026: amending definitions of weeds and conservation landscaping
• Second reading of CB-039-2026: designating general election day as administrative leave for county employees
• Joint public hearing on minor amendment to 2013 Subregion 5 Master Plan and sectional map amendment

The Council accepted the second draft of the fiscal year 2027 budget for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Other actions included approving previous meeting minutes and introducing several new bills and resolutions.

• Accepted Draft 2 of CB-057-2026 (Park and Planning Commission budget) (11-0)
• Approved June 2, 2026 Council Minutes (11-0)
• Referred CB-063-2026 (Residential Infill) to Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee
• Referred CB-064-2026 (Weeds and Conservation Landscaping) to Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee
• Referred CR-060-2026 (Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan) to Committee of the Whole
• Introduced CB-039-2026 (Election Day Administrative Leave)
• Introduced CB-040-2026 (Human Trafficking Awareness Notice)
• Referred CR-061-2026 (Universal Design for Housing extension) to Committee of the Whole

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The County Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, will deliberate and vote on several items including a resolution on the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan, an executive order transferring enforcement duties from Permitting and Inspection to Homeland Security, supplementary appropriations for three capital projects, and an act requiring apprentices on public works. Final action on the executive order is required by July 18, 2026.

• CR-060-2026: Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan for County Council review and approval
• CB-056-2026: Executive Order transferring Enforcement Division from Department of Permitting, Inspection and Enforcement to Office of Homeland Security
• CB-059-2026: Supplementary appropriations for Clean Water Partnership NPDES/MS4, Community Recreation Facility Renovations, and North County Animal Shelter projects
• CB-062-2026: Act requiring contractors on public works to employ apprentices from registered programs, increasing damages for violations

County Council

The Prince George’s County Council and Planning Board are holding a joint public hearing to gather testimony on a minor amendment to the 2013 Subregion 5 Master Plan. The meeting includes a presentation by M-NCPPC staff and a period for citizen comments.

• Joint public hearing on minor amendment to 2013 Subregion 5 Master Plan
• Proposed Sectional Map Amendment (CR-028-2026)

The Prince George's County Council and the Planning Board held a joint public hearing regarding a minor amendment to the 2013 Approved Subregion 5 Master Plan and Sectional Map Amendment. M-NCPPC staff presented an overview of the project, including land use, transportation, and economic development. The meeting concluded after public testimony was heard.

• Held joint public hearing for Subregion 5 Master Plan minor amendment

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County District Council will review a zoning map amendment to rezone 27.54 acres of agricultural-residential land to single-family attached homes. The body will also consider a conceptual site plan for a large mixed-use development and two comprehensive design plan amendments.

• ZMA-2025-003: Rezoning 27.54 acres to RSF-A zone
• CSP-24001: Mixed-use development with 980 multifamily units
• CDP-9903-05: Amend land use for 28 single-family homes
• CDP-9902-06: Amend land use for 28 single-family homes
• Approval of District Council minutes from April 27, 2026

The District Council approved a zoning map amendment for Melwood Estates and waived its election to review three pending development plans. The meeting included the approval of previous minutes and concluded with an adjournment.

• Approved April 27, 2026, District Council Minutes (7-0)
• Reconsidered and referred Melwood Estates rezoning to staff for approving document (7-0)
• Waived election to review CDP-9903-05 Oak Creek Club (7-0)
• Waived election to review CDP-9902-06 Oak Creek Club (7-0)
• Waived election to review CSP-24001 Southern Hills (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

County Council

The County Council and Planning Board are holding a joint public hearing to gather testimony on a minor amendment to the 2010 Approved Master Plan. The discussion focuses on Sectional Map amendments for Subregion 1, covering planning areas 60, 61, 62, and 64.

• Joint public hearing on proposed Sectional Map Amendment CR-027-2026
• Review of minor amendment to the 2010 Approved Master Plan for Subregion 1 (Planning Areas 60, 61, 62, and 64)

The Prince George's County Council and the Planning Board held a joint public hearing regarding a minor amendment to the 2010 Approved Master Plan and a proposed Sectional Map Amendment for Subregion 1. M-NCPPC staff presented project overviews, development patterns, and infrastructure elements. The hearing concluded following citizen testimony.

• Held joint public hearing on Subregion 1 Master Plan and SMA (unanimous vote to adjourn)

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will discuss four legislative acts. These include funding for unanticipated costs in the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and changes to how hotel and motel tax revenue is managed.

• CB-049-2026: Supplementary appropriations for unanticipated Fiscal Year 2026 Budget costs
• CB-050-2026: Reassigning Hotel and Motel tax revenue from Experience Prince George’s to Destination Prince George’s
• CB-060-2026: Procurement Refinements Act regarding business certification and waiver authority
• CB-061-2026: Amending procedures for declaring County Real Property as Surplus Property

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee recommended several bills for favorable action. One bill regarding surplus property was held.

• Favorably recommended CB-049-2026 concerning supplementary appropriations (3-0)
• Favorably recommended CB-050-2026 concerning Destination Prince George’s with amendments (3-0)
• Favorably recommended CB-060-2026 concerning Procurement Refinements Act with amendments (3-0)
• Held CB-061-2026 concerning County Real Property as Surplus Property (3-0)

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Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will consider three items: a resolution to create a rural agri-tourism promotion plan, a resolution to establish a $50,000 agritourism and winery promotion pilot program, and an act to update rental license display requirements and increase penalties for short-term rental hosts. The rental license bill was previously held in committee and is back for further discussion and a vote.

• CR-039-2026: Resolution to create a plan for state and local collaboration to promote agri-tourism in identified rural areas.
• CR-040-2026: Resolution establishing a $50,000 Agritourism and Winery Promotion Pilot Program in partnership with Maryland Wineries Association and Experience Prince George’s.
• CB-023-2026: Act requiring rental license display with specific information, setting advertising requirements, and increasing penalties for short-term rental license hosts.

The committee favorably recommended two resolutions regarding agritourism promotion with amendments. A council bill concerning rental licenses was held in committee.

• Amended and favorably recommended CR-039-2026 (4-0)
• Amended and favorably recommended CR-040-2026 (4-0)
• Held CB-023-2026 in committee (4-0)

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Board of Appeals

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The County Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, will consider six anti-blight bills sponsored by Council Member Oriadha. The bills address illegal dumping, a transparency dashboard, vacant property maintenance and a new tax on vacant properties, illegal signage enforcement, and a citizen reporting incentive program. The committee will hear from staff, the sponsor, and agencies, then discuss and vote on each bill.

• CB-041 and CB-042: Clean Corridors Rapid Response Program and Clean Communities Transparency Dashboard for illegal dumping and litter
• CB-043: Vacant Property Maintenance and Abatement Act — strengthens enforcement and increases fines for repeat violations
• CB-044: Illegal Signage Enforcement Act — increases fines and requires utilities to remove signs from rights-of-way
• CB-045: 'See It, Snap It, Get Paid' Beautification Enforcement Incentive Program
• CB-046: Establishes a new real property tax rate for vacant and unfit buildings

The Committee of the Whole approved amendments to six council bills (CB‑041 through CB‑046) and then favorably recommended each bill with those amendments. All amendment and recommendation motions passed, with vote totals of 6 or 7 ayes and no recorded nay votes. The meeting was adjourned at 12:08 p.m.

• Amended CB-041-2026 (Clean Corridors) – passed 7‑0
• Recommended CB-041-2026 with amendments – passed 7‑0
• Amended CB-042-2026 (Clean Communities Dashboard) – passed 7‑0
• Recommended CB-042-2026 with amendments – passed 6‑0
• Amended CB-043-2026 (Vacant Property Maintenance) – passed 6‑0
• Recommended CB-043-2026 with amendments – passed 6‑0
• Amended CB-044-2026 (Illegal Signage Enforcement) – passed 7‑0
• Recommended CB-044-2026 with amendments – passed 7‑0

County Council

The Prince George's County Council holds a regular legislative session on June 2, 2026. The consent agenda includes first readings of bills on capital budget appropriations, procurement refinements, surplus property, and prevailing wages. A resolution reallocating $1,170,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to the Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program will be introduced. Public hearings are set for the Responsible Pet Ownership Act and amendments to the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan.

• Reallocation of $1,170,000 in CDBG funds to Housing Rehabilitation Program and $130,000 for administration
• First reading of CB-059-2026: supplementary appropriations for Clean Water Partnership, Community Recreation Facility Renovations, North County Animal Shelter capital projects
• First reading of CB-062-2026: requiring apprentices on public works (apprenticeable trades)
• Public hearing on CB-025-2026: Responsible Pet Ownership Act (licensing and recordkeeping)
• Public hearing on CR-029-2026: amendments to the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan (category designations)

The council passed the Responsible Pet Ownership Act (CB-025-2026) with a 9‑aye vote. The consent agenda was also adopted by a 9‑aye vote. Prior council minutes from May 19, 26 and 27 were approved. Several bills and a housing‑funding resolution were introduced and referred to the appropriate committees.

• Adopted consent agenda (motion by Vice Chair Olson, seconded by Dernoga, 9‑aye)
• Approved May 19, 2026 council minutes
• Approved May 26, 2026 council minutes
• Approved May 27, 2026 council minutes
• Enacted Responsible Pet Ownership Act (CB-025-2026) (motion by Olson, seconded by Ivey, 9‑aye)
• Referred Housing Rehabilitation CDBG reallocation resolution (CR-059-2026) to Planning, Housing & Economic Development Committee
• Introduced Apprenticeship Incentive Program bill (CB-037-2026) and referred to Committee of the Whole
• Introduced Procurement Refinements Act (CB-060-2026) and referred to Government Operations & Fiscal Policy Committee

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee will hear briefings on chronic absenteeism in Prince George's County Public Schools and on the 2024-25 high school graduation report. Staff will present data and recommendations, followed by comments from sponsors, agencies, and committee members before a motion and vote.

• Chronic Absenteeism Briefing – presented by PGCPS officials
• 2024-25 PGCPS High School Graduation Report presentation

The Education and Workforce Development Committee met with PGCPS officials to receive briefings on chronic absenteeism and the 2024‑25 high school graduation report. No actions, approvals, or votes were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 3:06 p.m.

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will discuss and vote on two bills: CB-040-2026, requiring hotels to post human trafficking awareness notices, and CB-039-2026, designating general election day as a county government holiday for employees. The committee will hear presentations from staff, sponsors, and agencies before taking action.

• CB-040-2026: Requires hotels and lodging establishments to post a human trafficking awareness notice in each guest room (Sponsor: Olson)
• CB-039-2026: Designates general election day as a paid holiday for county government employees to facilitate voting (Sponsor: Blegay)

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee voted to favorably recommend CB-040-2026, requiring hotels and similar lodging to post a human‑trafficking awareness notice in each guest room, with amendments. The committee also voted to favorably recommend CB-039-2026, designating the general election day as a county employee holiday, with amendments. Both recommendations passed with four votes in favor and one member absent. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also passed 4‑1.

• Recommended CB-040-2026 human‑trafficking awareness notice bill with amendments (4‑1)
• Recommended CB-039-2026 election‑day holiday bill with amendments (4‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑1)

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee will review legislation regarding vehicle recovery and property standards. The body is also considering the approval of stop sign monitoring system locations in New Carrollton and Bladensburg.

• CB-032-2026: Proposed increase of up to $5,000 in penalties for non-residential property non-compliance with housing and property standards
• CB-033-2026: Emergency act concerning vehicle access, recovery, and impoundment penalties
• CR-034-2026: Approval of stop sign monitoring system locations in the City of New Carrollton
• CR-037-2026: Approval of stop sign monitoring system locations in the Town of Bladensburg

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee approved a recommendation to amend and forward CB-032-2026, which would increase non‑residential property penalties up to $5,000. The committee also approved amendments and a recommendation to forward CB-033-2026, an emergency act on vehicle access and recovery. Resolutions CR-034-2026 and CR-037-2026 to place stop‑sign monitoring systems in New Carrollton and Bladensburg were each favorably recommended. The meeting was then adjourned.

• CB-032-2026 recommended with amendments (vote 3‑0)
• CB-033-2026 amended (vote 3‑0)
• CB-033-2026 recommended with amendments (vote 3‑0)
• CR-034-2026 stop‑sign monitoring resolution for New Carrollton recommended (vote 3‑0)
• CR-037-2026 stop‑sign monitoring resolution for Bladensburg recommended (vote 3‑0)
• Meeting adjourned (vote 3‑0)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council Committee of the Whole will consider a resolution to modify the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission's System Development Charge and a resolution to reconcile the Fiscal Year 2027 budget with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

• Resolution to modify Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission System Development Charge
• Resolution to reconcile Fiscal Year 2027 budget with M-NCPPC
• Committee of the Whole meeting at 6:45 PM on May 27, 2026

The Committee of the Whole voted to favorably recommend Resolution CR-052-2026, which modifies the System Development Charge for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. It also voted to favorably recommend Resolution CR-058-2026, which reconciles the FY 2027 budget with the Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission budget. Both motions passed with eight ayes and three members absent. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Recommended Resolution CR-052-2026 (Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission) – motion carried 8‑0
• Recommended Resolution CR-058-2026 (FY 2027 budget reconciliation) – motion carried 8‑0
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

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County Council

The Council will adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 operating and capital budgets for Prince George's County, including appropriations for county government, schools, and community college, and will set property tax rates. It will also approve budgets for the WSSC, Washington Suburban Transit Commission, Revenue Authority, and Redevelopment Authority, along with associated water/sewer rates and tax levies. A resolution modifying the WSSC System Development Charge is introduced and adopted, and a budget reconciliation resolution for M-NCPPC is also acted on.

• CB-058-2026: FY2027 County current expense budget, capital improvement program, and appropriation ordinance, including income and special area tax rates
• CR-047-2026: Adoption of WSSC FY2027 operating and capital budgets and recommended water/sewer rates and ad valorem tax levies
• CR-049-2026: Approval of Washington Suburban Transit Commission FY2027 budget and property tax rates for mass transit
• CB-057-2026: Approval of Prince George's County portion of M-NCPPC FY2027 budget and tax levies
• CR-052-2026: Resolution modifying the WSSC System Development Charge (SDC) to finance water/sewer system expansion

The council adopted the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) FY 2027 operating and capital budgets, the Washington Suburban Transit Commission (WSTC) FY 2027 budget and tax rates, the Revenue Authority FY 2027 operating and capital improvement program, and the Redevelopment Authority FY 2027 capital budget. All motions passed with eight votes in favor and three members absent.

• Adopted WSSC FY 2027 operating and capital budgets (8 aye)
• Adopted WSSC FY 2027‑2032 Capital Improvements Program (8 aye)
• Adopted WSTC FY 2027 budget, tax rates, and administrative budget (8 aye)
• Adopted Revenue Authority FY 2027 operating budget of $59,749,100 and capital program (8 aye)
• Adopted Redevelopment Authority FY 2027 capital budget of $3,000,000 (8 aye)
• Authorized budget letter to Board of Education Chair (8 aye)
• Introduced resolution to modify System Development Charge (SDC) (motion pending)
• Adopted Prince George's County portion of M‑NCPPC FY 2027 budget (8 aye)

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Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council Committee of the Whole will consider authorizing up to $361 million in borrowing for capital projects and several charter amendments, including a proposal to remove at-large council members.

• Authorize up to $140 million for Public Works and Transportation facilities
• Authorize up to $117 million for County Buildings
• Authorize up to $67 million for Prince George's Community College facilities
• Proposed amendment to remove at-large council members
• Proposed amendment to grant Purchasing Agent full contract signature authority

The Committee of the Whole held six council bills on clean corridors, a transparency dashboard, vacant‑property enforcement, illegal signage, beautification incentives, and a vacant‑property tax rate. It favorably recommended the $67.3 M borrowing bill for community‑college facilities. It also amended and favorably recommended the $140.1 M borrowing bill for public‑works projects. All motions passed with the recorded vote counts.

• Held CB-041-2026 Clean Corridors and Rapid Response Act (8‑aye)
• Held CB-042-2026 Clean Communities Transparency Dashboard Act (9‑aye)
• Held CB-043-2026 Vacant Property Maintenance and Abatement Act (9‑aye)
• Held CB-044-2026 Illegal Signage Enforcement Act (9‑aye)
• Held CB-045-2026 See It, Snap It, Get Paid Act (8‑aye)
• Held CB-046-2026 Vacant Real Properties Tax Rate Act (9‑aye)
• Favorably recommended CB-051-2026 borrowing $67.3 M for community‑college facilities (7‑aye)
• Amended and favorably recommended CB-052-2026 borrowing $140.1 M for public‑works (8‑aye)

County Council

The County Council will consider a consent agenda of first readings, including five bond authorization bills totaling over $412 million for capital projects (community college, public works, county buildings, libraries, public safety) and a reorganizational proposal transferring the Enforcement Division to the Office of Homeland Security. Other items include ordinances on off-street parking for elderly housing, fines for prohibited home businesses, supplementary appropriations, and reassigning hotel tax revenue. All items are routine and will be voted on together unless removed for discussion.

• Five bond authorization bills totaling $412,402,000 for capital projects (community college, public works, county buildings, libraries, public safety)
• Reorganization transferring Enforcement Division to Office of Homeland Security (CB-056-2026)
• Ordinance increasing minimum off-street parking for elderly/disabled apartment housing (CB-047-2026)
• Ordinance creating civil fines and citations for prohibited home businesses (CB-048-2026)
• Ordinance reassigning hotel/motel tax revenue from Experience Prince George's to new entity Destination Prince George's (CB-050-2026)

The council convened with nine members present and approved the minutes from the May 11 and May 12 meetings. A legislative day was formally designated for May 26, 2026 as Legislative Day No. 18. Several bills (CB‑047‑2026 through CB‑056‑2026) received their first reading and were referred to the appropriate committees. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 11, 2026 6:00 PM Council minutes (MIN 05112026a)
• Approved May 11, 2026 7:00 PM Council minutes (MIN 05112026b)
• Approved May 12, 2026 10:00 AM Council minutes (MIN 05122026)
• Designated May 26, 2026 as Legislative Day No. 18

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will hold a public hearing to consider the removal of Darryl Barnes, Chair of the Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission, whose term expires June 14, 2029. After statements and rebuttals, the Council may move to an executive session to vote on the removal.

• Public hearing on removal of Darryl Barnes from the Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission
• Executive session to discuss and potentially vote on the removal

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Board of Appeals

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County Council

The County Council is scheduled for a virtual meeting to conduct a bi-county session with the Montgomery County Council. No other legislative items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Bi-county meeting with Montgomery County Council

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will consider CB-039-2026, an act to designate the general election day as a holiday for county employees. The committee will also review CR-032-2026, a resolution to ensure equal budget allocations for each County Council member's office. Both items are presented for discussion, sponsor comments, and a vote.

• CB-039-2026 – Act to designate Election Day as a county holiday for employees
• CR-032-2026 – Resolution for County Council budget parity among members

The committee deferred consideration of CB-039-2026, an act to make Election Day a county holiday. A motion to approve CR-032-2026, a resolution for council budget parity, failed because it lacked a second. No other actions were taken before the meeting adjourned.

• CB-039-2026 Election Day holiday bill deferred
• CR-032-2026 Budget parity resolution motion failed (no second)

Public Safety, Health and Human Services

The Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee will review five draft measures. These include a resolution to create an Accessibility Task Force for blind, low‑vision, deaf and hard‑of‑hearing residents, two resolutions aimed at fibroid awareness and insurance coverage, an act providing workplace protections for women’s health issues, and an act to criminalize impersonation of utility companies and government agencies.

• CR-024-2026: Resolution to establish an Accessibility Task Force for blind, low‑vision, deaf and hard‑of‑hearing residents.
• CR-030-2026: Resolution to increase public awareness and early diagnosis of fibroids.
• CR-031-2026: Resolution urging state and federal funding for fibroid research and improved insurance coverage.
• CB-036-2026: Act to provide workplace protections for county employees with severe menstrual or uterine fibroid symptoms.
• CB-038-2026: Act to amend the county code prohibiting impersonation of utility companies or government agencies and setting penalties.

The Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee approved resolutions on accessibility for blind and deaf residents, fibroid healthcare support, and insurance access for fibroids. It also amended and recommended a women’s health workplace protections act and passed an act adding penalties for impersonating utility companies. All motions carried with unanimous votes among the members present.

• Adopted Accessibility Taskforce Resolution (CR-024-2026) with amendments – vote 4-0
• Approved Fibroid Healthcare Support Resolution (CR-030-2026) – vote 3-0
• Approved Insurance and Healthcare Access for Fibroids Resolution (CR-031-2026) – vote 4-0
• Amended and favorably recommended Women’s Health Workplace Protections Act (CB-036-2026) – vote 4-0
• Approved Impersonation of Utility Companies Act (CB-038-2026) – vote 3-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 3-0

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Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, will hold a budget worksession on the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) operating and capital improvement program (CIP) for FY27. The session includes staff presentation, sponsor comments, committee questions, agency comments, and a vote.

• Budget worksession on M-NCPPC FY27 operating and CIP draft (BU 2026-59)

The Committee of the Whole met on May 13, 2026. A budget worksession presented the FY27‑32 Capital Improvement Budget, but no votes were taken on any items. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Vice Chair Olson, seconded by Council Member Dernoga, which carried unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting – motion carried unanimously

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Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The County Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, will consider and vote on CR-022-2026, a resolution to approve the FY2027 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development. The plan sets funding priorities for housing and community development programs. This item had a public hearing on April 21 and was previously held in committee.

• CR-022-2026: Resolution approving the FY2027 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development

The Committee of the Whole approved a resolution to favorably recommend the FY 2027 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development, with amendments. The council also accepted the agenda additions package, referred a briefing on the Local Impact Grant Funds multi‑year plan for documentation, and unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Recommended FY 2027 Housing Action Plan with amendments (7‑aye)
• Accepted agenda additions package (7‑aye)
• Referred Local Impact Grant briefing for document (7‑aye)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council is reviewing several bills focused on community beautification, including a new tax rate for vacant real properties and increased fines for illegal signage. The body is also considering procurement preferences for service-disabled veteran-owned and locally-operated businesses.

• CB-046-2026: Establishing a real property tax rate for vacant houses/buildings
• CB-044-2026: Increasing fines and liability for illegal signs in County rights-of-way
• CB-043-2026: Increasing fines for repeat violations of vacant property maintenance
• CR-038-2026: Proposed one-year moratorium on convenience store growth in District 7
• CB-024-2026: Procurement opportunities for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses

The council approved the minutes from May 4 and May 5, 2026. Several new council bills were presented and referred to committees, including a human‑trafficking awareness notice and various clean‑corridor, vacant‑property, and agritourism measures. A resolution for stop‑sign monitoring in Bladensburg was introduced, while a proposed moratorium on convenience‑store growth in District 7 was removed from the consent agenda. The motion to accept the additions package passed 9‑aye.

• Approved May 4, 2026 Council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2026 Council minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced CB‑040‑2026 human‑trafficking notice bill; referred to Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee
• Introduced CB‑041‑2026 Clean Corridors and Rapid Response Act; referred to Committee of the Whole
• Introduced CB‑042‑2026 Clean Communities Transparency Dashboard Act; referred to Committee of the Whole
• Introduced CB‑043‑2026 Vacant Property Maintenance and Abatement Act; referred to Committee of the Whole
• Introduced CR‑037‑2026 stop‑sign monitoring resolution for Bladensburg; referred to Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee
• Removed CR‑038‑2026 convenience‑store growth moratorium resolution from consent agenda

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will consider CB-035-2026, an ordinance that would eliminate special‑exception approval for day‑care centers, waive detailed site‑plan review, adjust parking requirements, and require community notification. The proposal aims to increase access to child‑care facilities across all zoning districts. The committee will hear staff presentation, sponsor comments, agency input, and then vote on the ordinance.

• CB-035-2026 ordinance: remove special‑exception and detailed site‑plan approvals for day‑care centers
• CB-035-2026: eliminate minimum parking requirements in transit‑oriented zones
• CB-035-2026: reduce parking requirements in certain activity zones
• CB-035-2026: require community notification for proposed day‑care centers

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee voted to hold CB-035-2026, an ordinance concerning day‑care center use regulations, in committee. The motion passed 4‑1 with Council Member Adams‑Stafford absent. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑1 vote, with Vice Chair Oriadha absent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Held CB-035-2026 ordinance in committee (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-1)

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee will review two pieces of legislation: CB-037-2026, which proposes a county apprenticeship incentive program for sectors such as technology and construction, and CR-033-2026, a resolution supporting quantum science workforce development. The meeting also includes briefings on the Summer Youth Enrichment Program, literacy initiatives, and after‑school academic programming.

• CB-037-2026 – Apprenticeship Incentive Program legislation (sponsor: Adams‑Stafford)
• CR-033-2026 – Resolution supporting quantum science workforce development (multiple sponsors)
• Briefing on Summer Youth Enrichment Program by Office of Human Resource Management
• Literacy Throughline briefing by Prince George’s County Public Schools
• After‑school and out‑of‑school academic/literacy programming briefing by M-NCPPC Parks & Recreation

The Education and Workforce Development Committee voted to favorably recommend the Apprenticeship Incentive Program bill to the County Council. The committee also adopted an amendment to the Quantum Science Workforce Resolution and then recommended the amended resolution to the County Council. All votes were 3‑0 with one member excused and one absent.

• Recommend CB-037-2026 Apprenticeship Incentive Program to County Council (3-0)
• Amend CR-033-2026 Quantum Science Workforce Resolution (3-0)
• Recommend CR-033-2026 Quantum Science Workforce Resolution with amendments to County Council (3-0)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the District Council, will hold a joint public hearing with the Planning Board on the Preliminary Port Towns Sector Plan and proposed Sectional Map Amendment (SMA). The plan outlines future land use and development guidelines for the Port Towns area. The council will receive staff presentations and public testimony, with a two-minute speaking limit per person. Written comments are accepted through May 26, 2026.

• Joint public hearing on Preliminary Port Towns Sector Plan and Proposed Sectional Map Amendment (CR-094-2023)
• Proposed zoning changes via Sectional Map Amendment for Port Towns
• Planning director transmittal and M-NCPPC staff presentation
• Public comment period open through May 26, 2026
• Errata sheet and presentation slides included as attachments

The council held a joint public hearing on the Preliminary Port Towns Sector Plan and Proposed Sectional Map Amendment. No substantive actions or approvals were taken. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

County Council

The County Council will hold a public hearing on the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 operating and capital budgets and the capital improvement program for fiscal years 2027-2032. Each speaker is limited to two minutes; written comments are also accepted. No other business items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on M-NCPPC proposed FY2026-2027 operating and capital budgets
• M-NCPPC capital improvement program for FY2027-2032
• Two-minute speaking limit per person; written testimony accepted via eComment portal

The council held a public hearing on the Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s FY 2026‑27 operating and capital budgets. No votes or actions were taken on the budget proposals. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Task Forces-Workgroups

Task Forces-Workgroups

Zoning Hearing Examiner

Board of Appeals

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Sitting as the Board of Health

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the Board of Health, will hold a briefing regarding the Maryland Maternal Health Improvement Strategic Plan. Dr. Donna M. Neale will present data on maternal infant health assessments and obstetric bed capacity.

• Briefing on the Maryland Maternal Health Improvement Strategic Plan 2025
• Review of the Maternal Infant Health Assessment Prince Georges County 2025
• Comparison of obstetric beds capacity by jurisdiction

The Board of Health held a briefing on the Maryland Maternal Health Improvement 2025 Strategic Plan presented by Dr. Donna Neale. No motions or resolutions were adopted beyond the procedural motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The County Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, will review proposed FY 2027 budgets for the Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Authority, Office of Information Technology, Prince George's Community College, Memorial Library System, Department of the Environment, Department of Public Works & Transportation, and Fire/EMS Department. Additionally, the Council will consider and possibly vote on CR-022-2026, a resolution approving the FY 2027 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development.

• FY 2027 budget review for Redevelopment Authority (BU 2026-16)
• FY 2027 budget review for Revenue Authority (BU 2026-27)
• FY 2027 budget review for Prince George's Community College (BU 2026-17)
• FY 2027 budget review for Department of the Environment (BU 2026-49)
• CR-022-2026: Resolution to adopt FY 2027 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development

The Committee of the Whole approved the additions package to the agenda with a 6‑aye vote. A resolution (CR‑022‑2026) for the FY 2027 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development was deferred and removed from the agenda. The council also reported out Resolution CR‑036‑2026 on multiyear contract approvals with no recommendation, passing by a 6‑aye vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Motion to accept agenda additions passed (6‑aye, 0‑no)
• Resolution CR‑022‑2026 deferred and removed from agenda
• Resolution CR‑036‑2026 reported out with no recommendation (6‑aye, 0‑no)
• Meeting adjourned by unanimous consent

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will vote on a charter amendment that would eliminate at‑large council seats and create nine district seats. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, first readings of bills on utility impersonation and an election‑day holiday, and introductions of resolutions on quantum‑science workforce development and stop‑sign monitoring in New Carrollton. Additional second‑reading bills address transparency for pre‑application neighborhood meetings, responsible pet ownership, and motor‑vehicle takeover offenses.

• CB-030-2026 charter amendment to replace at‑large members with nine district members
• CB-038-2026 act addressing impersonation of utility companies and government agencies
• CB-039-2026 act designating the general election day as a county holiday
• CR-033-2026 resolution supporting quantum science workforce development in the county
• CR-034-2026 resolution approving stop‑sign monitoring system locations in the City of New Carrollton

The council adopted the consent agenda, including approval of prior meeting minutes. Council members voted to enact CB-012-2026, an act prohibiting motor vehicle takeovers and unlawful speed contests. No other bills were acted on; one bill was deferred and several resolutions were introduced for later consideration.

• Adopted consent agenda (motion carried, all members present voted aye)
• Approved County Council minutes dated April 28, 2026 (both sets)
• Enacted CB-012-2026 Motor Vehicle Takeovers and Unlawful Speed Contests Act (vote: Oriadha, Olson, Adams-Stafford, Blegay, Dernoga, Fisher, Harrison, Ivey, Hunter, Adams aye; Burroughs absent)
• Deferred CB-030-2026 Charter amendment bill to a later date (item removed from agenda)
• Introduced resolution CR-033-2026 on quantum science workforce development (referred to Education and Workforce Development Committee)
• Introduced resolution CR-034-2026 on stop sign monitoring systems in New Carrollton (referred to Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee)

County Council

The County Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed FY 2027 operating budget, six-year capital program, Board of Education budget, and the constant yield tax rate. Citizens may provide testimony in person or via the Council's eComment portal.

• Public hearing on Prince George's County Proposed FY 2027 Operating Budget, Six-Year Capital Program, Board of Education portion, and Redevelopment and Revenue Authority budgets
• Proposed constant yield tax rate

The council convened a public hearing on the proposed FY 2027 operating budget, six‑year capital program, and related revenue items. No substantive actions or approvals were taken during the meeting. A motion to adjourn was made by Vice Chair Olson, seconded by Council Member Dernoga, and carried by a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

County Council

The County Council and Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing to receive testimony on the proposed historic site designation of the Weinstein House/Harry's Market property (68-074-05) in Prince George's County. No other business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing on historic site designation for Weinstein House/Harry's Market (68-074-05)

The council and planning board conducted a joint public hearing on the proposed historic site designation for the Weinstein House/Harry’s Market at 4221 31st Street, Mount Rainier. No public comments were received, and the hearing was declared held. No decisions or votes were taken on the designation.

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations on the Prince George's County Public Schools strategic plan and FY 2027 budget overviews from the Office of Central Services and the Health Department. Staff will field questions and comments, but no votes are scheduled. The meeting is primarily a budget work session and informational briefing.

• PGCPS strategic plan update presentation
• Office of Central Services FY 2027 proposed budget overview
• Health Department FY 2027 proposed budget overview
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) review
• No votes scheduled during the session

The Committee of the Whole met on May 4, 2026, hearing briefings on the PGCPS Strategic Plan and FY 2027 budget items for Central Services and the Health Department. No votes were taken on any budget items. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)
• Budget worksession discussions held; no votes taken

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee is conducting a budget worksession regarding the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). The discussion focuses on FY 2027 budgets for the Commissioner’s Office, Central Administrative Services, and the Planning Department.

• FY 2027 budget review for M-NCPPC Commissioner’s Office, Central Administrative Services, and Planning Department

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee met on May 4, 2026 to discuss FY 2027 budgets for the Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission. No formal approvals, denials, or policy actions were recorded; the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Task Forces-Workgroups

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee is holding a budget worksession to discuss the proposed FY2027 budgets for the Offices of Central Services, Procurement, Human Resources Management, Management and Budget/Non-Departmental, and Information Technology. Committee members will hear staff presentations, ask questions, and may take votes. The meeting includes review of submitted questions and attachments for each agency.

• BU 2026-35: Office of Central Services budget worksession
• BU 2026-34: Office of Procurement budget worksession with 1st and 2nd round questions
• BU 2026-36: Office of Human Resources Management budget worksession
• BU 2026-37: Office of Management and Budget/Non-Dept. budget worksession
• BU 2026-31: Office of Information Technology budget worksession with FY2027 proposed budget overview and report

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee met on April 30, 2026 for an informational session. Budget discussions were held for the Offices of Central Services, Procurement, Human Resources Management, Management and Budget/Non‑Dept., and Information Technology, with no votes taken. The meeting was adjourned at 11:52 a.m.

Public Safety, Health and Human Services

The Prince George's County Council's Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee will hold budget worksessions on three FY 2027 proposed budgets: the Administrative Charging Committee, the Department of Social Services, and the Fire/EMS Department. The committee will review overviews and reports, hear presentations, and may vote on the budgets. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• FY 2027 Proposed Budget for Administrative Charging Committee (BU 2026-46)
• FY 2027 Proposed Budget for Department of Social Services (BU 2026-47)
• FY 2027 Proposed Budget for Fire/EMS Department (BU 2026-48), including Volunteer Fire Report

The Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee discussed three budget items—Budget Worksession, Department of Social Services, and Fire/EMS Department—but did not take any votes. No formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

Task Forces-Workgroups

Task Forces-Workgroups

Public Safety, Health and Human Services

The Prince George's County Council will hold a budget work session to discuss the FY 2027 proposed budget for the State's Attorney's Office. The session includes a presentation by committee staff, comments from the sponsor, and a general discussion.

• FY 2027 Proposed Budget Overview for State's Attorney's Office
• Presentation by Committee Staff on budget comments
• Comments from the State's Attorney's Office
• General discussion and motion and vote

The Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee met with three members present and two absent. No votes were taken on the budget worksession item BU 2026-42. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that carried.

• Motion to adjourn carried (3-0)

General Assembly Committee

The General Assembly Committee will receive a briefing on the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Legislative & Budget Overview. This is a scheduled information session with no specific proposals or decisions listed for a vote.

• Briefing: 2026 Maryland General Assembly Legislative & Budget Overview

The committee held a briefing on the 2026 Maryland General Assembly legislative and budget overview. No votes or formal actions were taken during the meeting. Attendance included Chair Wanika Fisher, Vice Chair Shayla Adams-Stafford, and council members Danielle I. Hunter and Thomas E. Dernoga, with Council Member Sydney J. Harrison excused.

County Council

The County Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed FY 2027 operating budget, six-year capital program, capital improvement budget, the Board of Education's portion of the budget, and the budgets of the Redevelopment Authority and Revenue Authority. Also included is the constant yield tax rate. The session is for public testimony only; no votes are scheduled.

• Proposed FY 2027 Operating Budget and Six-Year Capital Program
• Capital Improvement Budget
• Prince George's County Board of Education portion of FY 2027 operating budget
• Proposed budgets of Redevelopment Authority and Revenue Authority
• Constant Yield Tax Rate

The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee will hear a briefing on the Prince George's County Health Atlas. They will then hold a worksession on the Board of Education's proposed operating budget and capital improvement plan for FY2027. Finally, they will consider a resolution to adopt the FY2027 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development, which was the subject of a public hearing on April 21, 2026.

• Briefing on the Health Atlas project by Health Management Associates and M-NCPPC
• Worksession on Board of Education FY2027 operating budget and six-year capital improvement program
• Resolution CR-022-2026 to adopt the FY2027 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development
• Public comments received on CR-022-2026 from the April 21 public hearing

The Prince George's County Council approved the FY 2027 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development (Resolution CR-022-2026) with an eight‑aye vote. The motion to adjourn the meeting was then carried unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Adopted FY 2027 Housing & Community Development Annual Action Plan (Resolution CR-022-2026) – vote 8‑0
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

County Council

The County Council will hold a public hearing on a bill authorizing up to $751M in general obligation bonds and $152M in stormwater bonds for capital projects, plus up to $903M in bond anticipation notes. The consent agenda includes bills to ease daycare center zoning rules and create workplace protections for women with severe menstrual or fibroid symptoms. The Council will also receive a briefing on the 2025-2026 Charter Review Commission report and consider correspondence supporting a Prince George's County Public Schools budget transfer.

• Public hearing on CB-004-2026: Authorizes up to $751M in GO bonds and $152M in stormwater bonds for capital projects
• First reading of CB-035-2026: Eliminates special exception for daycare centers in all zones, reduces parking requirements
• First reading of CB-036-2026: Workplace protections for employees with severe menstrual or uterine fibroid-related symptoms
• Briefing on 2025-2026 Charter Review Commission report and recommendations
• Proposed correspondence supporting FY 2026 Board of Education Transfer Request #2

The Council approved the April 21 minutes and adopted the consent agenda. It authorized $751,371,000 in general obligation bonds and $152,452,000 in stormwater management bonds for capital projects. The Council also approved a letter to the interim school superintendent supporting a Board of Education transfer request.

• Approved April 21 Council minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda (11 aye)
• Authorized $751,371,000 general obligation bonds and $152,452,000 stormwater bonds
• Approved correspondence letter to Dr. Shawn Joseph (10 aye)
• Adopted additions to agenda (11 aye)

Task Forces-Workgroups

Public Safety, Health and Human Services

The committee holds a budget worksession to review proposed FY 2027 budgets for the Health Department, Office of Homeland Security, and Office of the Sheriff. Presentations, staff comments, and discussion are scheduled; no final votes are listed on the agenda.

• BU 2026-43 – Health Department FY 2027 proposed budget review
• BU 2026-44 – Office of Homeland Security FY 2027 proposed budget review
• BU 2026-45 – Office of the Sheriff FY 2027 proposed budget review

The Public Safety, Health and Human Services standing committee met for a budget work session. Discussions were held on three budget items—Health Department, Office of Homeland Security, and Office of the Sheriff—but no votes were taken and no actions were approved or denied.

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee will hold budget work sessions on the FY2027 proposed operating budgets for the Board of Education (BU 2026-54) and Employ Prince George's, Inc. (BU 2026-55). The agenda includes staff presentations, sponsor comments, committee questions, agency comments, general discussion, and a motion and vote. These sessions will review budget overviews, reports, and first-round questions.

• BU 2026-54: FY2027 Proposed Operating Budget for the Board of Education
• BU 2026-55: FY2027 Proposed Budget for Employ Prince George's, Inc.
• Presentation and discussion of budget overviews and reports for both entities
• First-round questions for Board of Education operating budget and Employ Prince George's
• Public viewing via live stream link provided

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council will hold an oral argument hearing on a zoning map amendment to rezone 27.54 acres from Agricultural-Residential to Residential Single-Family Attached (RSF-A) at Melwood Estates. The council will also consider documents for a 342-unit multifamily development in West Hyattsville, a zoning retention for Bob Hall Inc. expansion, and a community benefit agreement for the South Bowie Self-Storage special exception. Pending finality is a detailed site plan for an 87-unit elderly housing project in Branchville Crossing.

• ZMA-2025-003: Rezone 27.54 acres at Melwood Road and MD 4 from AR to RSF-A zone
• DSP-20053-02 / DPT-2025-0003: Approve 342-unit multifamily building with parking garage in West Hyattsville Phase 2
• PC-001-2026: Retain AG/IE zoning for 31.71 acres to expand Bob Hall Inc. beverage distribution at 5600 Crain Highway
• SE-2022-015: Community Benefit Agreement filed for 118,573 sq ft self-storage facility near US 301 and MD 214
• DET-2025-010: Pending approval for 87-unit elderly housing apartment building at Branchville Road and MD 193 in College Park

The District Council approved a detailed site plan for West Hyattsville Phase 2, allowing 342 multifamily units, with conditions (7‑0 vote). It also approved a departure from design standards for the same project (7‑0) and elected to review a zoning map amendment for Melwood Estates (7‑0). Additional actions included approving a property conveyance for Bob Hall, Inc. (8‑0), a special exception for South Bowie self‑storage (8‑0), and waiving review of a senior‑housing site plan in College Park (8‑0).

• Approved West Hyattsville Phase 2 detailed site plan (7‑0)
• Approved departure from design standards for West Hyattsville Phase 2 (7‑0)
• Elected to review Melwood Estates zoning map amendment (7‑0)
• Approved property conveyance for Bob Hall, Inc. (8‑0)
• Approved South Bowie Self‑Storage special exception (8‑0)
• Waived election to review Branchville Crossing senior‑housing site plan (8‑0)
• Approved District Council minutes (7‑0)

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will receive a briefing on the Sphere Project (BR 04252026). No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting is devoted solely to this update.

• Briefing and discussion of Sphere Project update (BR 04252026)

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee will hold budget worksessions on the FY 2027 proposed budgets for the Department of the Environment (BU 2026-49) and the Department of Public Works & Transportation (BU 2026-50). The agenda includes presentations, sponsor comments, public comment on the DOE budget, and a motion and vote.

• Review of FY 2027 Proposed Budget for Department of the Environment, including Water Quality and Solid Waste Management enterprise funds
• Review of FY 2027 Proposed Budget for Department of Public Works & Transportation, both operating and capital improvement program
• Public comment period scheduled for the DOE budget
• Committee will consider multiple supporting documents: budget reports, overviews, and presentation slides

Vice Chair Olson moved to adjourn the meeting, and Chair Dernoga seconded the motion. All five members present voted aye, carrying the motion unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 1:09 pm. No other votes were taken.

• Adjourned meeting at 1:09 pm (motion by Olson, seconded by Dernoga, carried unanimously)

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

This meeting of the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee includes two resolutions to amend rules of procedure for the District Council (CR-025-2026) and the County Council (CR-026-2026). The committee will also hold budget worksessions for the Office of Information Technology, Office of Finance, and Office of Law. No dollar amounts or specific project details are provided in the agenda.

• CR-025-2026: Resolution to amend District Council Rules of Procedure
• CR-026-2026: Resolution to amend County Council Rules of Procedure
• BU 2026-31: Budget worksession for Office of Information Technology
• BU 2026-32: Budget worksession for Office of Finance
• BU 2026-33: Budget worksession for Office of Law

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee voted 4‑0 to favorably recommend CR‑025‑2026, amending District Council rules of procedure, and CR‑026‑2026, amending County Council rules of procedure. The budget worksession saw the Office of Information Technology item (BU 2026‑31) rescheduled, while items for the Office of Finance (BU 2026‑32) and Office of Law (BU 2026‑33) were held. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Recommended CR‑025‑2026 (District Council rules) with amendments – vote 4‑0
• Recommended CR‑026‑2026 (County Council rules) – vote 4‑0
• BU 2026‑31 Office of Information Technology budget item rescheduled
• BU 2026‑32 Office of Finance budget item held
• BU 2026‑33 Office of Law budget item held
• Meeting adjourned – motion passed 4‑0

Board of Appeals

Task Forces-Workgroups

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The committee is considering CB-031-2026, which would prohibit issuing building permits or certificates of occupancy for privately-owned facilities used to detain individuals for civil immigration violations. The committee will also hold budget worksessions for the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Housing Authority. A vote is scheduled on the legislation.

• CB-031-2026: Prohibits building permits for privately-owned immigration detention facilities (sponsored by Blegay and Oriadha)
• Budget worksession: Department of Housing and Community Development (BU 2026-51)
• Budget worksession: Housing Authority (BU 2026-52)

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee voted to favorably recommend CB-031-2026, an act concerning immigration detention facilities, with amendments. The vote was unanimous, 5‑0. The committee also voted to hold CB-034-2026, an ordinance adding definitions for corrections facilities, with a 4‑0 vote and one abstention. No budget actions were decided, only discussion was held.

• CB-031-2026 Immigration Detention Facilities bill favorably recommended with amendments (5‑0)
• CB-034-2026 Corrections Facility definitions ordinance held in committee (4‑0, 1 abstain)

County Council

The County Council is holding a public hearing on CR-022-2026, a resolution to approve the FY2027 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development. The plan outlines how the county will use federal housing and community development funds in the next fiscal year. No final decision will be made at this hearing; the Council will consider the resolution after a work session scheduled for April 28, 2026.

• Public hearing on CR-022-2026: Resolution concerning FY2027 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development (sponsored by Chair Oriadha)

The council reconvened at 6:13 p.m. with six members present. A public hearing on the FY 2027 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development was held, but no substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m. by a unanimous motion.

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will hold a public hearing on the WSSC budget. The council will adopt a consent agenda that includes approval of the April 14, 2026 meeting minutes and a resolution to change water and sewer category designations under the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan. Several new bills will be introduced, covering veteran‑owned business procurement, a fine‑dining incentive program, and child‑care expansion initiatives.

• Public hearing on the WSSC budget (1:30 PM)
• Consent agenda: approval of County Council minutes dated April 14, 2026
• Resolution CR‑029‑2026 to change water and sewer category designations in the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan
• Bill CB‑024‑2026 Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business Act
• Bill CB‑027‑2026 Fine Dining Incentive Act establishing a county fine‑dining incentive program

The council adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of the April 14, 2026 minutes and the introduction of Resolution CR-029-2026 concerning the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan. The motion to adopt the consent agenda passed with ten votes in favor and one member absent.

• Adopted consent agenda (10 aye, 1 absent)
• Approved April 14, 2026 council minutes (part of consent agenda)
• Introduced Resolution CR-029-2026 on water and sewer plan category changes (part of consent agenda)

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The committee will hold a budget worksession regarding the FY 2027 proposed budget for the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement. Members will also consider legislation concerning the Responsible Pet Ownership Act.

• FY 2027 Proposed Budget for Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement
• CB-025-2026: Responsible Pet Ownership Act regarding recordkeeping and licensing restrictions

The committee discussed the FY 2027 DPIE budget but took no vote on it. A motion to favorably recommend CB-025-2026, the Responsible Pet Ownership Act, with amendments to the County Council passed unanimously (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 4:02 pm by a unanimous vote.

• Recommend CB-025-2026 Responsible Pet Ownership Act with amendments to County Council (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 4:02 pm (4-0)

Public Safety, Health and Human Services

The Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee holds a budget worksession to review proposed FY 2027 budgets for the Orphans Court, Arts & Humanities Council, Department of Family Services, and Department of Corrections. The agenda includes staff presentations, sponsor comments, committee questions, agency comments, general discussion, and a vote. No specific dollar amounts or action items are listed in the agenda text.

• BU 2026-41: FY 2027 Proposed Budget for Orphans Court
• BU 2026-38: FY 2027 Proposed Budget for Arts & Humanities Council
• BU 2026-40: FY 2027 Proposed Budget for Department of Family Services
• BU 2026-39: FY 2027 Proposed Budget for Department of Corrections

The committee met on April 20, 2026 with two members present. Budget items BU 2026-41, BU 2026-38, BU 2026-40, and BU 2026-39 were discussed, but no votes were taken. The meeting adjourned at 1:05 p.m. with no actions approved.

Task Forces-Workgroups

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will hold a budget work session to discuss proposed budget overviews and reports for the Revenue Authority, Office of Community Relations, Office of Human Rights, and Office of Ethics and Accountability.

• Review FY 2027 budget for Revenue Authority
• Review FY 2027 budget for Office of Community Relations
• Review FY 2027 budget for Office of Human Rights
• Review FY 2027 budget for Office of Ethics and Accountability
• Meeting held at Administration Building, 1301 McCormick Dr

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee discussed several budget items but took no votes on them. The meeting was then adjourned after Council Member Oriadha moved to adjourn, seconded by Chair Burroughs. The motion carried with three votes in favor and two members absent.

• Adjourned meeting (3‑2 vote: Burroughs, Ivey, Oriadna aye; Blegay, Adams absent)

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will consider CB-023-2026, which would require rental license display, advertising rules, and increased penalties for short-term rental violations. The committee will also hold budget worksessions for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's FY2027 budgets, covering the Commissioner's Office, Central Administrative Services, Planning Department, and Department of Parks and Recreation.

• CB-023-2026: Rental license display requirements, advertising rules, and increased penalties for short-term rental hosts
• BU 2026-4: M-NCPPC FY2027 budgets for Commissioner’s Office, Central Administrative Services, and Planning Department
• BU 2026-23: M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation FY2027 budget worksession

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee voted to hold CB-023-2026, an act concerning rental licenses, in committee. The motion was made by Council Member Thomas Dernoga, seconded by Vice Chair Krystal Oriadha, and passed with four votes in favor and one excused. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Held CB-023-2026 Rental Licenses bill in committee (4-1 vote)

Task Forces-Workgroups

Task Forces-Workgroups

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will hold public hearings and consider enactment of bills on compensation of elected officials and supplementary appropriations. The consent agenda includes a first reading of an emergency act regarding vehicle access and recovery after federal detention, and a bill increasing penalties for non-residential property standards up to $5,000. Resolutions will be introduced to initiate minor master plan amendments for Subregion 1 and Subregion 5. Proclamations will be presented for National Poetry Month, girls basketball players, and a fire department anniversary.

• Public hearing on CB-009-2026: compensation of elected officials per the Compensation Review Commission
• Public hearing on CB-022-2026: supplementary appropriations for unanticipated costs in FY 2026 budget
• First reading of CB-033-2026: emergency act for vehicle access and recovery (redemption of towed vehicles after federal detention)
• First reading of CB-032-2026: increasing penalties for non-residential property standards up to $5,000
• Initiation of minor master plan amendments for Subregion 1 (Muirkirk MARC, Konterra, Innovation Corridor) and Subregion 5 (Brandywine area)

The County Council held a public hearing on Bill CB-009-2026 to codify the 2025‑2026 Compensation Review Commission’s recommendations for council members and the County Executive. The motion to enact the bill passed with ten votes in favor and one absent. Additional items approved included two emergency vehicle access bills, a resolution transferring recreation funds, and the Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan.

• Enacted CB-009-2026 compensation act (10 Aye, 1 Absent)
• Enacted CB-033-2026 emergency vehicle access act (10 Aye, 1 Nay)
• Enacted CB-022-2026 supplementary appropriations act (9 Aye, 1 Nay, 1 Abstain)
• Adopted CR-010-2026 recreation fund transfer resolution (9 Aye, 1 Nay, 1 Absent)
• Adopted CR-019-2026 Local Impact Grant Funds Multiyear Plan (9 Aye, 2 Absent)
• Adopted consent agenda (11 Aye)
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2026 meeting
• Adopted resolutions CR-025-2026 and CR-026-2026 amending council procedural rules

Public Safety, Health and Human Services

The Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee is holding a budget worksession. The body will review draft budgets for the Circuit Court, Police Accountability Board, and Police Department.

• Budget review for Circuit Court (BU 2026-28)
• Budget review for Police Accountability Board (BU 2026-29)
• Budget review for Police Department (BU 2026-30)

The Public Safety, Health and Human Services Committee discussed three budget items—Circuit Court, Police Accountability Board, and Police Department—but no votes were taken on any of them. Council Member Hunter moved to adjourn, Vice Chair Blegay seconded, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Motion to adjourn adopted (motion by Hunter, seconded by Blegay)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider CB-030-2026, a charter amendment that would eliminate at-large council members and create nine district seats. The amendment also removes eligibility requirements for at-large members and sets the changes to take effect for the term beginning December 1, 2030. Staff will present the proposal, sponsors and agencies may comment, and the committee will vote.

• CB-030-2026 charter amendment to repeal at-large council members
• Creation of nine council district seats
• Removal of eligibility requirements for at-large members
• Effective date set for the term starting noon on the first Monday in December 2030

The Committee of the Whole considered CB‑030‑2026, a charter amendment to replace at‑large council members with nine district seats. A motion to amend the bill failed with an 8‑1 vote. A second motion to favorably recommend the bill to the full County Council passed with an 8‑0‑2 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Motion to amend CB‑030‑2026 failed (8‑1)
• Motion to recommend CB‑030‑2026 to County Council passed (8‑0‑2)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee will hold budget work sessions for the Prince George's County Memorial Library System (BU 2026-18) and Prince George's Community College (BU 2026-17). It will also consider Board of Education Transfer Request TR-3-26 for FY 2026 financial review and transfer request #2. The meeting includes presentations, sponsor comments, agency comments, and a vote.

• TR-3-26: Board of Education FY 2026 Financial Review & Transfer Request #2
• BU 2026-18: Prince George's County Memorial Library System FY 2027 budget work session
• BU 2026-17: Prince George's Community College FY 2027 budget work session
• Attachments include financial statements, vacancy lists, contracts, and audit reports for both library and college

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County District Council will consider oral arguments for two West Hyattsville development projects and a site plan for a Dunkin' Donuts. The body will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Oral argument for West Hyattsville Phase 2-ETOD (DPT-2025-0003)
• Oral argument for West Hyattsville Phase 2-ETOD (DSP-20053-02)
• Discussion on retaining AG and IE zoning for Bob Hall, Inc.
• Approval of Detailed Site Plan for Dunkin' at Sansbury Crossing (DSP-24017)
• Approval of District Council Minutes (MINDC 04072026)

The District Council voted 7‑0 to waive the election review for the Dunkin at Sansbury Crossing detailed site plan. It also referred the West Hyattsville Phase 2 site plan and design‑standard departure, and the Bob Hall property zoning request, to staff for document preparation. All motions passed with the same 7‑0 vote.

• Waived election review for DSP-24017 Dunkin at Sansbury Crossing (7-0)
• Referred West Hyattsville Phase 2 DSP hearing to staff for document (7-0)
• Referred West Hyattsville Phase 2 DPT hearing to staff for document (7-0)
• Referred Bob Hall, Inc. zoning request to staff for document (7-0)

Task Forces-Workgroups

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will consider two bills and hold budget worksessions. CB-011-2026 would allow the County to collect fines, fees, and charges related to real property in the same manner as property taxes. CB-024-2026 would create a Veteran Owned Business Enterprise Opportunities Program. Budget worksessions are scheduled for the Board of Elections, Personnel Board, and Board of License Commissioners.

• CB-011-2026: collection of property-related fines and charges like taxes
• CB-024-2026: veteran-owned business opportunities program
• Budget worksession: Board of Elections
• Budget worksession: Personnel Board
• Budget worksession: Board of License Commissioners

The committee voted to hold CB-011-2026 (real‑property charge collection) in committee (4‑1). It also gave a favorable recommendation, with amendments, to CB-024-2026, which would help veteran‑owned businesses obtain county procurement opportunities (5‑0). Budget items for the Board of Elections, Personnel Board, and Board of License Commissioners were discussed but no votes were taken. The meeting was adjourned (4‑1).

• Held CB-011-2026 in Committee (4-1)
• Favorable recommendation with amendments for CB-024-2026 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-1)

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee will hold a budget worksession on the WSSC Water FY 2027 operating and capital budget and the Soil Conservation District FY 2027 proposed budget. The committee will also consider a bill (CB-025-2026) to establish recordkeeping and licensing restrictions for pet ownership. A motion and vote are expected on each item.

• Review of WSSC Water FY 2027 Operating and CIP Budget (BU 2026-13)
• Review of Soil Conservation District FY 2027 Proposed Budget (BU 2026-10)
• Consideration of CB-025-2026 – Responsible Pet Ownership Act (recordkeeping, licensing ban and restrictions)

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee voted to hold CB-025-2026, the Responsible Pet Ownership Act, in committee. The motion was made by Chair Thomas Dernoga, seconded by Vice Chair Eric Olson, and passed unanimously (5‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Held CB-025-2026 Responsible Pet Ownership Act in committee (5-0)

Task Forces-Workgroups

Task Forces-Workgroups

Board of Appeals

Zoning Hearing Examiner

Task Forces-Workgroups

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear three draft bills sponsored by Councilmember Oriadha: a locally‑owned business assistance act, a Fine Dining Incentive Act, and a Local Diverse Supplier Prime Contractor program. Members will receive staff presentations, sponsor comments, agency input, and then vote on each proposal.

• CB-026-2026: Act to create a locally‑owned business certification and procurement bonus points.
• CB-027-2026: Fine Dining Incentive Act establishing a program funded by the Economic Development Incentive Fund.
• CB-028-2026: Local Diverse Supplier Prime Contractor Program to increase diverse supplier opportunities in public contracts.
• CB-029-2026: Dine‑In Restaurant Permitting Incentive Act to reduce permitting fees for sit‑down restaurants.

The council committee voted to favorably recommend four council bills. CB-026-2026, CB-028-2026, and CB-029-2026 were recommended with amendments, while CB-027-2026 was recommended without amendment. Votes were unanimous among the eight members present, with one vote on CB-029-2026 passing 7‑aye. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• CB-026-2026 favorably recommended with amendments (8‑aye)
• CB-027-2026 favorably recommended (8‑aye)
• CB-028-2026 favorably recommended with amendments (8‑aye)
• CB-029-2026 amended (8‑aye)
• CB-029-2026 favorably recommended with amendments (7‑aye)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County District Council will hold an oral argument hearing on the remand of CSP-23002 for Signature Club East, a proposed 300-unit multifamily and 12,600 sq ft commercial development at MD 228 and Manning Road East. The council previously remanded the case to the Planning Board, which approved it with conditions; now the council will consider appeals and potentially adopt an approving document.

• CSP-23002 Remand: Signature Club East at northeast quadrant of MD 228 (Berry Road) and Manning Road East (16.90 acres, RMF-48 zone)
• Proposal: up to 300 multifamily dwelling units and 12,600 sq ft of commercial/retail space
• Appeals filed by Persons of Record and applicant; council to consider oral arguments and final action
• Previous council vote to remand was 9-0 on October 28, 2025; Planning Board re-approved with conditions on January 15, 2026
• Council district 9; action deadline April 10, 2026

The District Council approved the March 23, 2026 meeting minutes by an 8‑0 vote. It also approved the Conceptual Site Plan for Signature 2016 Commercial, L.L.C., allowing up to 300 multifamily units and 12,600 sq ft of commercial space, by an 8‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved March 23, 2026 District Council minutes (8-0)
• Approved CSP-23002 Conceptual Site Plan for up to 300 multifamily units (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council is meeting to discuss several emergency acts regarding immigration enforcement and law enforcement transparency. The body is also considering a bill to remove waiting periods for missing person reports and the appointment of a new Human Resources Management Director.

• CB-002-2026: Dacara Rose’s Law to prohibit mandatory waiting periods for missing person reports
• CB-006-2026: Emergency act limiting immigration enforcement access to certain areas
• CB-007-2026: Emergency act allowing police verification of immigration enforcement identity
• CB-008-2026: Emergency act prohibiting law enforcement from wearing face coverings during public interaction
• APPT-11-26: Appointment of Stephanie Bridgeforth as Director of the Office of Human Resources Management

The council adopted its consent agenda, confirmed Stephanie Bridgeforth as Director of the Office of Human Resources Management, and enacted six council bills, including a missing‑persons law and several emergency acts. All votes were unanimous with the numbers recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted consent agenda (9‑aye)
• Confirmed Stephanie Bridgeforth as HR director (10‑aye)
• Enacted CB-002-2026 Missing Persons law (11‑aye)
• Enacted CB-005-2026 Individuals Not Eligible for County Employment (11‑aye)
• Enacted CB-006-2026 Emergency Act on Immigration Enforcement Guidance (11‑aye)
• Enacted CB-007-2026 Emergency Act Resident Kidnapping Protection (11‑aye)
• Approved March 31, 2026 council minutes (approved)
• Removed Resolution CR-025-2026 District Council Rules of Procedure from agenda (removed)