Prince George's County public meetings in 2024

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider two resolutions. CR-001-2025 proposes a special election to fill a County Executive vacancy and sets dates for the primary, the election, and candidate certification. CR-002-2025 proposes a special election to fill a County Council vacancy and likewise sets the election timetable. The council will vote on each resolution after discussion.

• CR-001-2025 – resolution to schedule a special election for a County Executive vacancy, including primary, election and certification dates.
• CR-002-2025 – resolution to schedule a special election for a County Council vacancy, including primary, election and certification dates.

County Council

The County Council is meeting to introduce and consider resolutions regarding special elections. These resolutions aim to establish dates for special primary elections, special elections, and candidacy certification deadlines to fill vacancies in the office of County Executive and on the County Council.

• CR-001-2025: Resolution concerning special election to fill a County Executive vacancy
• CR-002-2025: Resolution concerning special election to fill a County Council vacancy

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will vote to select its chair and vice chair for the 2025 legislative year. The meeting also includes routine items such as the exchange of the gavel, remarks by the incoming chair, approval of November 14 and November 19 council minutes, and an executive session to receive legal advice on pending litigation.

• Election of County Council Chair for 2025 (term Dec 3, 2024 – Dec 2, 2025)
• Election of County Council Vice Chair for 2025 (term Dec 3, 2024 – Dec 2, 2025)
• Exchange of the gavel
• Approval of County Council minutes dated Nov 14, 2024 and Nov 19, 2024
• Executive session to consult counsel on pending or potential litigation

County Council

The County Council is holding public hearings and considering the enactment of several bills. These include new safety requirements for late-night businesses and the expansion of a re-entry employment program for county agencies.

• CB-016-2024: Requirement for businesses operating between 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. to obtain a late-night safety plan
• CB-006-2024: Expansion of the Re-Entry Employment Incentive Program to County government agencies
• CB-030-2024: Prohibition of transferring untraceable firearms to minors
• CB-046-2024: Requirement for locks on approved commercially available refuse containers and dumpsters
• CB-052-2024: Proposed exemption for qualified data centers from filing preliminary plans of subdivision

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider two resolutions. The first, CR-096-2024, proposes designating the National View Site in the Town of Forest Heights as an Urban Renewal Area. The second, CR-097-2024, proposes a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Petra Development for the National View Project. Both items include supporting documents and sponsor statements.

• CR-096-2024: Resolution to designate National View Site as an Urban Renewal Area in Forest Heights (sponsors: Ivey, Harrison, Hawkins, Oriadha, Watson, Blegay)
• CR-097-2024: Resolution for a PILOT agreement with Petra Development for the National View Project (sponsors: Ivey, Harrison, Hawkins)
• Attachments include exhibit lists, summaries, fiscal impact statements, and comments from DCAO Rodgers

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County District Council will review a zoning map amendment (ZMA-2022-005) to rezone 425.45 acres at the intersection of Piscataway Road (MD 223) and Steed Road from LCD to R-PD, allowing up to 1,288 single‑family attached and two‑family units. The council will also consider a departure from design standards (DDS-24001) to reduce parking space dimensions for the New Carrollton Multifamily IV project, and a detailed site plan (DSP-22030) for four multifamily buildings totaling 364 units and a parking structure. Additionally, the council will approve the District Council minutes from November 12, 2024.

• ZMA-2022-005 Hyde Landing: rezoning 425.45 acres at Piscataway Rd & Steed Rd to R-PD for up to 1,288 units (Council District 9)
• DDS-24001 New Carrollton Multifamily IV: request to reduce standard parking spaces from 9.5×18 ft to 8.5×18 ft (Council District 5)
• DSP-22030 New Carrollton Multifamily IV: detailed site plan for four multifamily buildings, 364 units, and a two‑level parking structure (Council District 5)
• Approval of District Council minutes dated November 12, 2024

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee will hold a briefing on the Climate Action Plan update. The committee will also consider legislation to revise the number of appointed members and the appointment process for the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.

• Briefing on Climate Action Plan Update
• CB-109-2024: Proposed changes to Solid Waste Advisory Commission membership and appointment process

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss legislation regarding emergency evacuation plans for age-restricted senior housing and the designation of the National View Site as an Urban Renewal Area. The body will also review a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for the National View Project and updated parks and recreation guidelines.

• CB-107-2024: Requirements for emergency evacuation plans in age-restricted senior housing
• CR-096-2024: Designation of the National View Site in the Town of Forest Heights as an Urban Renewal Area
• CR-097-2024: Payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with Petra Development for the National View Project
• CR-084-2024: Updated Prince George's Department of Parks and Recreation Facilities Guidelines
• TA-6-2024: Proposed historic site designation for the Mount Hermon Masonic Temple

Sitting as the Board of Health

The Prince George's County Board of Health will meet to receive a briefing on opioid restitution funds. Health Department officials and advisors will present an update on these funds.

• Briefing on Opioid Restitution Funds (BR 11122024b)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council meeting will consider routine consent items, introduce a health‑care work‑group resolution, and hold public hearings on several third‑reading bills. The bills cover a minority business start‑up grant program, a revised elderly property tax credit, rental‑housing disclosure requirements, short‑term rental regulations, and a new homestead property tax credit effective July 1 2025.

• CR-101-2024: Resolution to create a work group on equitable primary health‑care access (sponsored by Councilmember Blegay)
• CB-001-2024: Act establishing a Minority Business Start‑Up Funds program with a 20% set‑aside for beltway businesses
• CB-007-2024: Act revising the Elderly Property Tax Credit to separate it from other credits
• CB-059-2024: Act requiring disclosure of ownership and licensing information for rental housing
• CB-075-2024: Act establishing a Homestead Property Tax Credit for the tax year beginning July 1 2025

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County District Council is meeting to review zoning map amendments. The body will consider a request for a large residential development and a rezoning of land to an industrial employment zone.

• ZMA-2022-005: Request to rezone 425.45 acres at Piscataway Road (MD 223) and Steed Road to R-PD for up to 1,283 dwelling units
• ZMA-2023-002: Request to rezone 14.19 acres at 4110 Suit Road to the IE (Industrial, Employment) Zone

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee will vote on appointments to three county commissions. Members will be appointed or reappointed to the Commission for Individuals with Disabilities, the Commission for Women, and the Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys. Each appointment includes term expiration dates as noted in the agenda.

• Commission for Individuals with Disabilities: Melissa Scales Hamilton (reappointment), Austin D. Martinez (new appointment), Raymond J. Nardella (new appointment), Katrina Dixon Patterson (reappointment), Dahlia M. Shaewitz (reappointment), Afiya J. Watkins (new appointment)
• Commission for Women: Deidre N. Jackson (reappointment), Amira M. O’Neal (reappointment), Ioana Stoica (reappointment)
• Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys: Peter C. Miller (new appointment), Calvin L. Osborne (new appointment), Darrin A. Sharp (new appointment)

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will consider CB-108-2024, which authorizes Prince George’s County to issue up to $703,055,000 in general obligation bonds and $103,291,000 in stormwater management bonds. The legislation also includes authority for bond anticipation notes and refunding bonds, and outlines tax and fee pledges to secure repayment. Committee members will discuss the bond terms and related fiscal procedures before voting.

• Authorization to issue up to $703,055,000 in general obligation bonds
• Authorization to issue up to $103,291,000 in stormwater management bonds
• Authority to issue up to $806,346,000 in bond anticipation notes
• Provision for refunding bonds up to 150% of outstanding principal
• Pledge of Clean Water Act Fees to secure bond repayments

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the District Council, is meeting to address a zoning agenda. The primary item involves a specific design plan for infrastructure improvements in District 9.

• SDP-2304 Saddle Ridge: Request by D.R. Horton, Inc. for infrastructure improvements including public streets, water, sewer, storm drain utilities, and Storm Water Management facilities on the south side of Floral Park Road

County Council

The County Council is meeting to decide on a collective bargaining agreement for police civilian employees and a supplementary appropriation of federal and state grants. The body will also discuss urban renewal and tax agreements for the National View project.

• CB-078-2024: Collective bargaining agreement for Prince George's County Police Civilian Employees Association
• CR-081-2024: Appropriation of $6,706,154 in grant funds for multiple departments including Fire/EMS and Health
• CR-096-2024: Urban Renewal Area designation for the National View Site in the Town of Forest Heights
• CR-097-2024: Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Petra Development for the National View Project
• CR-006-2024: Creation of a Healthy Food in Prince George’s County Correctional Facilities Task Force

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee will discuss a resolution to encourage the Prince George’s County Public School System to ban cell phone use during school hours. The committee will also receive briefings on school construction and the FY 2024 maintenance of public school buildings.

• CR-095-2024: Resolution concerning a public school cell phone ban
• Briefing on FY 2024 Maintenance of Maryland's Public School Buildings Annual Report
• Briefing on Prince George's County Public Schools school construction

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is meeting to review zoning map amendments, specific design plans, and comprehensive design plans. The body will discuss infrastructure improvements and residential unit increases for several properties.

• ZMA-2023-002: Request to rezone 14.19 acres at 4110 Suit Road to the Industrial Employment (IE) Zone
• SDP-2304: Infrastructure improvements for Saddle Ridge on Floral Park Road
• CDP-0506-01: Request to increase residential units to 706 at Locust Hill
• DSP-05044-14: Detailed Site Plan for a multi-tenant retail building at 9221 and 9241 Alaking Court
• DSDS-24001: Request for an additional 157.5 square feet of signage at Steeplechase Business Park

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council will consider a joint letter to the Maryland Department of Transportation about the FY25‑30 State Consolidated Transportation Program. It will also discuss several bills, including regulation of invasive bamboo, creation of a housing‑code investigation unit, a rent‑gouging cap limiting annual rent increases to 15%, and a proposal to declare certain county‑owned parcels surplus. In addition, the body will consider multiple emergency acts that provide for special primary and general elections to fill vacancies on the County Council and the County Executive office.

• Joint signature letter to MdDOT regarding FY25‑30 State Consolidated Transportation Program
• CB-072 – Act regulating invasive bamboo
• CB-079 – Act establishing a housing‑code investigation unit
• CB-097 – Act prohibiting rent gouging by capping annual rent increases at 15%
• Emergency Acts (CB-092, CB-093, CB-094, CB-095) – special elections for County Council and County Executive vacancies

County Council

The Prince George's County Council is meeting to hold public hearings on commission appointments and introduce several bills for second reading. Key legislative items include law enforcement accountability, universal housing design, and collective bargaining agreements.

• CB-076-2024: Act concerning transparency in law enforcement accountability
• CB-085-2024: Act concerning universal design for housing and associated administrative fees
• CB-101-2024: Collective bargaining agreement for AFSCME Council 3 and affiliated locals
• CB-102-2024: Collective bargaining agreement for Deputy Sheriff’s Association (Civilian Units)
• Public hearings for appointments to the Commission for Veterans and Solid Waste Advisory Commission

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will consider five pieces of legislation. These include a resolution to pilot a Regional Service Director for Langley Park and an act establishing a Reproductive Healthcare Facilitation and Protection Fund. The committee will also review bills on drug‑enforcement fund allocation, abandoned‑vehicle penalties, and a supplementary appropriation for the FY2024 budget closing. Staff presentations, sponsor comments, and agency input will precede a motion and vote.

• CR-092-2024: Resolution to create a pilot Regional Service Director program for Langley Park
• CB-054-2024: Act establishing the Reproductive Healthcare Facilitation and Protection Fund
• CB-063-2024: Act clarifying that 65% of the Drug Enforcement and Education Special Revenue Fund be appropriated to the Office of the Sheriff
• CB-086-2024: Act prohibiting abandoned vehicles, increasing fines and penalties
• CB-103-2024: Act reallocating General Fund agency appropriations for FY2024 year‑end closing

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee is meeting to discuss BR 10212024 regarding Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways for Public Safety Officers. The meeting includes presentations from Prince George's County Public Schools and public safety agency representatives.

• Discussion of BR 10212024 Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways for Public Safety Officers

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Prince George's County Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee will review several draft bills and resolutions. Items include a police training collaboration, a noise‑abatement monitoring pilot, a bill adding untraceable firearms to the prohibited weapons list and banning transfers to minors, a re‑entry preferred hiring program, and a resolution supporting a Criminal Justice Coordination Council. The committee will discuss each item before moving to a motion and vote.

• CB-081-2024 – Community Informed Police Training collaboration
• CB-083-2024 – Vehicle Law Noise Abatement Monitoring Systems pilot program
• CB-030-2024 – Untraceable Firearms and Minors bill
• CB-006-2024 – Re‑Entry Preferred Hiring Program
• CR-032-2024 – Resolution supporting a Criminal Justice Coordination Council

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will hold a briefing on transit‑oriented development in Prince George’s County. Representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the County Economic Development Corporation, and the County Chamber of Commerce will present. The agenda lists no votes or decisions, only an informational session.

• Transit‑oriented development briefing by Maryland Department of Transportation (Chief David Zaidain) and WMATA (Director Nia Rubin)
• Presentation from Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation (Senior Government Relations Officer Charlie Scott)
• Updates from Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce (President and CEO David Iannucci) and other local stakeholders

General Assembly Committee

The Prince George's County General Assembly Committee will discuss the Outstanding DPIE Fine Bill and a local resolution supporting the Maryland Railway Safety Act. Staff will present updates, including MACO information. The committee will hold a motion and vote on the items after discussion.

• Outstanding DPIE Fine Bill
• Local resolution supporting the Maryland Railway Safety Act
• MACO updates
• Presentation by Committee Staff
• Motion and vote on agenda items

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several draft bills, including a law requiring businesses that operate between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. to obtain a county‑approved safety plan, and measures on land bank authority, off‑street parking standards, electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure, invasive bamboo regulation, housing code enforcement, commercial lighting standards, a community housing trust task force, rent‑gouging limits, and the declaration of surplus county property.

• CB-016-2024 – Act requiring late‑night businesses to obtain a three‑year safety plan or face daily civil fines
• CB-065-2024 – Act establishing the Prince George’s County Land Bank Authority
• CB-067-2024 – Ordinance setting minimum off‑street parking spaces with EV charging for new multifamily and commercial projects
• CB-105-2024 – Act mandating electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure in new or substantially renovated multifamily and commercial developments
• CR-093-2024 – Resolution creating a Community Housing Trust Task Force to develop affordable‑housing recommendations

County Council

The County Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions regarding housing and community development funding. The body will also consider a bill to expand minority business start-up funds and an ordinance regarding convenience store spacing.

• CR-072-2024: Reallocation of $1,000,000 in HOME Program funds for the Pathway to Purchase Program
• CR-074-2024: Reallocation of $2,750,000 in HOME Program funds for New Carrollton - Affordable - Phase 3 - 9% project
• CR-076-2024: Allocation of $2,500,000 from the Housing Investment Trust Fund for The Highlands Senior Apartments
• CR-075-2024: Reallocation of $820,601 in Community Development Block Grant funds
• CB-062-2024: Proposed ordinance to establish minimum distance requirements between convenience stores

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee will discuss several proposed acts regarding county ordinances and public safety. The body is also reviewing appointments to the Solid Waste Advisory Commission and a briefing on Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission spending guidelines.

• CB-073-2024: Proposed noise control policy changes including maximum noise levels and increased penalties
• CB-084-2024: Authorization of stop sign monitoring systems in school zones
• CB-098-2024: Requirement for retail businesses to label and equip shopping carts with control devices
• CB-046-2024: Requirement for locks on refuse containers and dumpsters
• APPT-22-24: Reappointments of David Brosch, Mouhaman S. Kola, Jonathan P. Madagu, Nancy J. Meyer, and Barbara T. Sollner-Webb to the Solid Waste Advisory Commission

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will review a slate of draft bills and resolutions, including a reproductive healthcare fund, a vacant‑property tax rate, and a minimum‑wage indexing measure. A key item is authorizing up to $17,500,000 in special obligation bonds to finance the Mill Branch Crossing Development District. Additional items include establishing an AI task force, a new salary schedule for Assistant State’s Attorneys, and other classification and revenue measures.

• CB-064: Authorize up to $17,500,000 special obligation bonds for the Mill Branch Crossing Development District
• CB-080: Establish a tax rate for vacant real properties (removed from consent agenda)
• CB-088: Index Prince George’s County minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index
• CR-061: Create the Prince George’s County Artificial Intelligence Task Force
• CR-086: Create a new salary schedule for Assistant State’s Attorneys

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee will review several pending bills, including a transparency act for law‑enforcement conduct, a community‑informed police training act, and two vehicle‑noise‑abatement pilot programs. The committee will also appoint three individuals to the County Commission for Veterans. Each item will be discussed, and the committee will vote on recommendations to the County Council.

• CB-076-2024 – Act concerning transparency in law‑enforcement accountability
• CB-081-2024 – Act creating a collaboration for community‑informed police training
• CB-083-2024 – Pilot program for vehicle‑noise‑abatement monitoring systems
• CB-091-2024 – Duplicate pilot program for vehicle‑noise‑abatement monitoring systems
• Appointments of LaShonda C. Henderson, Gregory W. Jackson, and Michael L. Riddick to the Commission for Veterans

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee will review two pieces of legislation. One proposal addresses the tracking of development applications, while another seeks to regulate convenience store locations and operating hours.

• CB-058-2024: Proposal to create a single public interface for tracking development applications
• CB-062-2024: Proposed ordinance to set minimum distances between convenience stores and establish reasonable hours of operation

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council Committee of the Whole will consider several draft bills, including extending the application period for prior subdivision regulations, creating a housing‑code investigation unit, restricting linear lights on commercial storefronts, tightening rental‑housing license requirements, and raising the general penalty from $1,000 to $5,000. A resolution to adopt updated Parks and Recreation Facilities Guidelines will also be discussed. Each item will be presented, commented on, and voted on during the meeting.

• CB-074-2024: Extend time for prior subdivision regulation applications from 2 to 3 years (April 1 2024 → April 1 2025).
• CB-079-2024: Establish a Housing Code investigation unit within the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement.
• CB-082-2024: Prohibit linear lights in commercial storefronts to reduce light pollution.
• CB-089-2024: Modify rental housing license rules, increase related fines, and require proof of license exemption.
• CB-090-2024: Increase the general penalty for prohibited acts from $1,000 to $5,000.

County Council

The Prince George's County Council and Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing to seek comment on the West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan and a proposed Sectional Map Amendment. Written testimony is accepted through October 16, 2024.

• Joint public hearing on West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan and SMA (CR-002-2022)
• M-NCPPC staff presentation by Scott Rowe and Lyndsey Clouatre
• Public comment period closes October 16, 2024
• Written testimony accepted via eComment portal
• Hearing procedures limit speakers to three minutes

County Council

The council will consider CB-078-2024, an act approving the collective bargaining agreement with the Prince George's County Police Civilian Employees Association. The agreement sets wages and employment terms for civilian police staff. The council will also adopt a resolution updating water and sewer category designations (CR-064-2024) and introduce two resolutions creating a Regional Service Director pilot for Langley Park and a Community Housing Trust task force.

• CB-078-2024: Approve labor agreement with Prince George's County Police Civilian Employees Association
• CR-064-2024: Change water and sewer category designations for properties in the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan
• CR-092-2024: Create Regional Service Director pilot program for Langley Park
• CR-093-2024: Establish Community Housing Trust Task Force
• CB-052-2024: Amend subdivision regulations to exempt qualified data centers

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee is reviewing several bills and resolutions regarding county finances, procurement, and property. The body will discuss the appropriation of federal and state grant funds and the creation of a new preservation fund.

• CR-081-2024: Appropriation of $6,706,154 in grant funding for multiple departments including Fire/EMS and Health
• CB-087-2024: Creation of the Community Protection and Preservation Fund
• CB-086-2024: Proposed increase in fines and penalties for abandoning vehicles
• CB-075-2024: Establishing the homestead property tax credit for the taxable year beginning July 1, 2025
• CR-080-2024: Declaring certain parcels of County-owned real property as surplus

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council Committee of the Whole will review legislation regarding a new land bank authority, short-term rental databases, and updates to the county code. The body will also discuss a labor agreement for police civilian employees.

• CB-065-2024: Act to establish a Land Bank Authority
• CB-066-2024: Act concerning short-term rentals
• CB-067-2024: Ordinance concerning off-street parking and EV charging
• CB-078-2024: Act concerning police civilian employees labor agreement
• CR-070-2024: Resolution concerning police civilian employees salary schedule

General Assembly Committee

The General Assembly Committee is meeting to discuss draft legislation for 2025. The session covers bills intended for the Prince George's County House Delegation and the Maryland General Assembly.

• 2025 Local Bill Drafts for submission to the Prince George's County House Delegation
• 2025 State Bill Drafts for submission to the Maryland General Assembly

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Prince George's County Council Education and Workforce Development Committee will receive a presentation on employment prospects for Prince George's Community College graduates and discuss related workforce initiatives. The meeting will include remarks from Employ Prince George's, Inc. and the Prince George's Community College administration.

• Presentation on post-graduate employment opportunities for PGCC graduates
• Discussion of county labor force and job prospects
• Comments from Employ Prince George's, Inc. leadership
• Remarks from Prince George's Community College administration
• Overview of SYEP and Youth@Work programs

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County Council is sitting as the District Council to discuss and decide on several zoning requests. The agenda includes detailed site plans for commercial and residential projects and reviews of pending finality items.

• DSP-23034: Retrofit of a 2,427-square-foot structure for a Dunkin' with drive-through at 9395 Lanham
• DSP-23009: Mixed-use building with 299 multifamily units and 15,903 square feet of retail at 8135 and 8153 Baltimore Avenue
• DET-2023-021: 122,324-square-foot self-storage building on MD 704 (Martin Luther King Jr. Highway)
• SDP-2301: Phase I development of 350 dwelling units on Westphalia Road
• SE-2022-012: Special Exception for a day care center at Beltway Plaza Mall (6000 Greenbelt Road)

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee is reviewing two legislative items. These include a proposal to create a single public interface for tracking development applications and an ordinance to regulate convenience store spacing and operating hours.

• CB-058-2024: Proposal for a single public interface to track development applications
• CB-062-2024: Proposed ordinance to set minimum distances between convenience stores and establish hours of operation

General Assembly Committee

The General Assembly Committee will review and discuss the state's legislative priorities for 2025. The meeting includes staff presentations, sponsor comments, agency input, and a motion and vote. No specific resolutions or contracts are on the agenda.

County Council

The Prince George's County Council is holding a legislative session to present several new bills and resolutions. The body is introducing proposals related to public safety, housing enforcement, and financial regulations.

• CB-088-2024: Proposal to index the county minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index
• CB-090-2024: Proposal to increase the general penalty for County Code violations from $1,000 to $5,000
• CR-081-2024: Resolution to appropriate $6,706,154 in grant funding for multiple departments including Fire/EMS and Health
• CB-084-2024: Proposal to authorize stop sign monitoring systems in school zones
• CB-079-2024: Proposal to establish a housing code investigation unit within the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee will hear a briefing on parks and public safety presented by the Prince George's County Division of Maryland-National Capital Park Police. The briefing includes comments from senior police officials and state legislators. No formal actions or votes are listed for this agenda item.

• Briefing on parks and public safety by Chief Germaine Haywood and Executive Lieutenant Galvin Savoy

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee will consider changes to property water and sewer category designations. The body will also receive briefings from the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission on PFAS, lead reduction, and meter replacement. Additionally, the committee will review two appointments to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee.

• CR-064-2024: Resolution to change water and sewer category designations in the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan
• APPT-18-24: Appointments of Charles L. Renninger and Luisa F. Robles Diaz-de-Leon to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee
• WSSC briefing on Polyfluoroalky Substances (PFAS)
• WSSC briefing on Lead Reduction Program
• WSSC briefing on Meter Infrastructure Replacement Program

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Prince George's County Council Committee of the Whole will consider the reappointment of Mr. Daniel Armando to the Police Accountability Board and a resolution to transfer appropriations for the Recreation Fund in the FY 2024-25 Operating Budget.

• Reappointment of Daniel Armando to Police Accountability Board
• Resolution to transfer appropriations for the Recreation Fund
• Presentation by Committee Staff
• Comments from Sponsor and Agencies

Sitting as the Board of Health

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the Board of Health, will meet for a briefing regarding the HIV epidemic in the county. Health Department officials from the Family Health Services Division will provide the presentation.

• Briefing on HIV epidemic in Prince George's County

County Council

The council will vote on a series of consent‑agenda items, including routine approvals of minutes and multiple bills and ordinances. Key proposals include establishing a county Land Bank Authority, creating an online short‑term‑rental database, and setting electric‑vehicle‑ready parking standards. The meeting also features a resolution to adopt a new collective bargaining agreement for the County Police Civilian Employees Association.

• CB-065-2024: Act establishing the Land Bank Authority of Prince George’s County.
• CB-066-2024: Act requiring an online searchable database for all licensed short‑term rentals.
• CB-067-2024: Ordinance setting minimum off‑street parking spaces with EV charging for new multifamily and commercial developments.
• CB-078-2024: Collective bargaining agreement for the Prince George’s County Police Civilian Employees Association.
• CR-070-2024: Resolution amending the police civilian employee salary schedule to reflect the new labor agreement.

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will hold a briefing on trash collection at 12:30 p.m. The presentation will be given by Andrea L. Crooms, Director of the Department of Environment. No decisions or votes are indicated for this item.

• Trash collection briefing – presentation by Andrea L. Crooms, DOE Director

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County District Council will consider several zoning items, including a detailed site plan for a Dunkin' drive‑through at 9395 Lanham Road (DSP‑23034) and a Popeyes drive‑through at Old Brandywine Road (DSP‑19031‑02). The council will also address pending finality items such as a special exception for Espirales Montessori childcare, a conceptual site plan amendment for Konterra Town Center East, a departure from design standards for One Leg Up Pets kennel, and a detailed site plan for Capital Electric industrial expansion. Additionally, the council will approve the July 16, 2024 district council minutes.

• DSP‑23034: Detailed Site Plan for a Dunkin' drive‑through at 9395 Lanham Road (Council review, vote 8‑0)
• DSP‑19031‑02: Detailed Site Plan for a Popeyes drive‑through at Old Brandywine Road (Council review, vote 6‑0)
• SE‑2023‑001: Special Exception for Espirales Montessori Bilingual Childcare Center (pending finality)
• CSP‑07003‑01: Conceptual Site Plan amendment for Konterra Town Center East (pending finality)
• DDS‑23002: Departure from Design Standards for One Leg Up Pets kennel (pending finality)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council is reviewing bills to authorize borrowing for capital projects and updating regulations for subdivision applications. The body is also considering appointments to the Board of Ethics and the Redevelopment Authority Board.

• CB-039-2024: Proposed borrowing up to $96,720,000 for County Buildings
• CB-040-2024: Proposed borrowing up to $17,284,000 for Library Facilities
• CB-027-2024: Proposal to extend access to prior Subdivision Regulations from two to four years
• CB-031-2024: Act concerning alternative dispute resolution for common ownership communities
• CR-064-2024: Resolution to change water and sewer category designations of properties

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the Board of Education's FY 25 operating budget reconciliation. The body will also consider the historic site designation of two specific properties.

• Board of Education FY 25 operating budget reconciliation
• Proposed historic site designation of the Blair-Smith House (Documented Property 68-010-94)
• Proposed historic site designation of the Flynn-Steck House (Documented Property 68-074-04)

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County District Council will hear oral arguments on two detailed site plan applications: a Popeyes restaurant and a Cube Smart storage facility. The body will also discuss a proposed retirement community and a Buddhist temple site plan.

• Oral argument for Popeyes restaurant on MD 631 (District 9)
• Oral argument for Cube Smart storage facility in Avondale (District 1)
• Discussion on proposed retirement community at 8215 Springfield Road (District 4)
• Discussion on Giac Son Buddhist Temple site plan (District 1)
• Approval of District Council minutes from July 8, 2024

Task Forces-Workgroups

The Universal Design Implementation Workgroup will meet to discuss waiver processes. Discussion items include a waiver checklist and the 50% waiver.

• Waiver Checklist discussion
• 50% Waiver discussion

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Council will review a resolution to approve a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement allocates roles and responsibilities between the County, Board of Education, IAC, and Maryland Stadium Authority regarding the Phase 2 Project's alternative construction financing.

• CR-063-2024: Resolution for PGCPS Public-Private Partnership funding and oversight

County Council

The Prince George's County Council is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposal to issue up to $17,500,000 in bonds for infrastructure in the Mill Branch Crossing Development District. Other items include updates to convenience store zoning standards and the allocation of drug enforcement funds to the Sheriff’s Office.

• Ordinance regarding convenience store locations and hours (CB-0062-2024)
• Allocation of 65% of the Drug Enforcement and Education Special Revenue Fund to the Sheriff's Office (CB-063-2024)
• Issuance of up to $17,500,000 in bonds for Mill Branch Crossing infrastructure (CB-064-2024)
• Designation of the Mill Branch Crossing Development District in Bowie (CR-062-2024)
• Appointments to the Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee and Board of Social Services

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Committee will receive a briefing regarding the Prince George's County Public Schools Transportation Audit and Recommendations. Dr. Charoscar Coleman, Chief Operating Officer of PGCPS, is scheduled to present.

• PGCPS Transportation Audit and Recommendations presentation
• PGCPS Transportation Action Plan

County Council

The County Council and the Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing regarding the staff draft of the West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan. This includes a proposed Sectional Map Amendment (SMA) identified as CR-002-2022. The meeting was noted to be scheduled for reconvening.

• Joint public hearing on West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan
• Proposed Sectional Map Amendment (CR-002-2022)

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is reviewing several zoning and site plan requests. This includes a mandatory review for a large self-storage facility at Walker Mill Road and a discussion regarding a retirement community in Glenn Dale. Other items include pending finality on church, retail, and residential site plans.

• Self-storage and retail development at Walker Mill Road and Ritchie Road
• Planned retirement community with 57 dwellings in Glenn Dale
• 80,652-square-foot storage building in Bowie
• Site plan for a 125-seat church at Iverson Street and Boydell Avenue
• Drive-through retrofit for a Dunkin' location on Lanham-Severn Road

County Council

The County Council is meeting to vote on several legislative items including capital budget transfers and housing code amendments. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a WSSC reappointment and the introduction of new bills regarding rental disclosures and building codes.

• Capital budget transfers for Surratts-Clinton Branch Renovation, Baden Public Library, and New Glenridge Area Middle School #2
• Proposed bill concerning building code administrative provisions for tracking development applications
• Proposed bill requiring rental housing disclosures including owner and mortgage holder information
• Resolution to establish the Prince George’s County Artificial Intelligence Task Force
• Resolution for a police department continuing education pilot program with local colleges

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee is reviewing several legislative items including adjustments to various surcharges. The agenda also includes appointments for the Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board and the Board of Ethics.

• Appointment of Dr. Ronald Garrett to the Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board
• Appointment of Dr. Kara N. Hunt to the Board of Ethics
• Amendment of bid and contract security requirements (CB-026-2024)
• Creation of a Reproductive Healthcare Facilitation and Protection Fund (CB-054-2024)
• Resolution for Cassidy Apartments bond inducement (CR-047-2024)

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The committee will consider appointments to the Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee. Members will also discuss a resolution to create a Stormwater Pond Task Force and a resolution regarding Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement fee schedules.

• Reappointments for Steven E. Darcey, Daniel A. Donohue, William O. Ritchie, and Pharyn E. Smith to the Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee
• Resolution CR-049-2024 to create a Stormwater Pond Task Force
• Resolution CR-050-2024 regarding Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement fee schedules
• Act CB-056-2024 concerning quarterly reporting requirements for the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement

Task Forces-Workgroups

The Truancy Study Workgroup will meet to conduct a discussion. The agenda contains only procedural items such as introductions and attendance.

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Council is considering CR-060-2024, a resolution to hold a special election for a vacant seat. The measure establishes dates for the special primary election, the special election, and the candidacy certification deadline.

• CR-060-2024: Resolution concerning special election to fill a Council vacancy

County Council

The County Council will consider a resolution to hold a special election for a vacant seat. The measure establishes dates for the special primary, the special election, and the candidacy certification deadline.

• Resolution CR-060-2024 regarding a special election to fill a council vacancy

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Committee will consider legislation regarding a county-wide health program and untraceable firearms. Members will also review appointments to the Board of Social Services and receive a briefing on healthcare challenges from the Department of Corrections.

• Appointments for Keisha L. Adams, Stephanie SJ Cox, Dr. Shirley R. Newton-Guest, and Nathaniel L. Wallace to the Board of Social Services
• CR-032-2024: Resolution concerning the Criminal Justice Coordination Council
• CB-047-2024: Act establishing the Prince George’s CARES and Health Reimbursement Act for primary care access
• CB-030-2024: Act concerning untraceable firearms and minors
• Briefing by Terence K. Clark, Director of the Department of Correction, regarding healthcare challenges

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The committee is reviewing legislation concerning subdivision regulations for qualified data centers and alternative dispute resolution in common ownership communities. A briefing on the Nuisance Abatement Board's annual report is also scheduled. For CB-052-2024, no testimony will be taken and the bill will be held.

• CB-052-2024: Subdivision regulation exemptions for qualified data centers (to be held)
• CB-031-2024: Alternative dispute resolution in common ownership communities
• Nuisance Abatement Board Recent Activities and Annual Report briefing

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The County Council Committee of the Whole will review CB-055-2024. This legislation aims to establish permanent protections against excessive rent increases in Prince George’s County.

• CB-055-2024: Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act of 2024

County Council

The Council is reviewing authorizations to borrow funds for county buildings and library facilities. The agenda also includes a second reading of the Zoning Ordinance Omnibus Bill. Additionally, members will consider adjustments to public safety and school facility surcharges for fiscal year 2025.

• Authorization to borrow up to $96,720,000 for County Buildings (CB-039-2024)
• Authorization to borrow up to $17,284,000 for Library Facilities (CB-040-2024)
• Amendments to the County Zoning Ordinance (CB-015-2024)
• Adjustments to Public Safety and Behavioral Health Surcharges (CR-057-2024)
• Appointments of four individuals to the Board of Library Trustees

County Council

The County Council will hold a special meeting including an executive session. The council intends to consider appointments for the Supervisor of Assessments for Prince George’s County and discuss various personnel matters.

• Appointment of Supervisor of Assessments for Prince George’s County
• Discussion regarding status of County Council personnel

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee is reviewing several legislative items including youth employment requirements and business district processes. The agenda also includes resolutions to waive public safety facilities surcharges for specific residential developments.

• CB-018-2024: Requires fiscal impact statements from the Office of Management and Budget
• CB-032-2024: Allocates a percentage of Annual Local Gaming Revenue to youth employment or senior housing
• CB-033-2024: Reserves 50% of county-funded youth employment positions for specific income levels
• CB-038-2024: Codifies the process for establishing Business Improvement Districts
• CR-036, CR-037, and CR-038: Propose public safety facilities surcharge waivers for The Highlands, The Cassidy, and Park Place at Addison Road Metro

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The committee will consider a resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works and Transportation to apply for FY 2025 federal and state transportation grants. Members will also discuss an act requiring locks on commercial trash containers to prevent overflow. Additionally, staff will provide updates on WMATA's Better Bus program and right-of-way reservation plats.

• Resolution CR-048-2024 authorizing FY 2025 federal and state transportation grant applications
• CB-046-2024 act regarding locks for commercial refuse containers and dumpsters
• Briefing on the 2024 Right of Way (ROW) Reservation Package
• WMATA Better Bus update briefing

Task Forces-Workgroups

The Universal Design Implementation Workgroup will hold a meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss a waiver checklist. The agenda includes additional discussion items before adjournment.

• Approval of Meeting Minutes
• Discussion Item: Waiver Checklist

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Council Committee of the Whole will review CB-055-2024. This legislation proposes establishing permanent protections for renters against excessive rent increases in Prince George’s County.

• CB-055-2024: Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act of 2024

Sitting as the Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive a briefing regarding the HIV epidemic in Prince George's County. The presentation will be delivered by officials from the Family Health Services Division.

• Briefing on the HIV epidemic in Prince George’s County

County Council

The County Council will consider a resolution regarding Kia and Hyundai vehicle safety and two resolutions for the Langley Park-College Park-Greenbelt area. The meeting also includes a briefing on the Blue Line Corridor Civic Plaza.

• Resolution concerning public safety involving Kias and Hyundais manufactured between 2011 and 2022
• Minor Plan Amendment for Langley Park-College Park-Greenbelt-and Vicinity
• Sectional Map Amendment for properties north of Berwyn Road in the Langley Park-College Park-Greenbelt area
• First reading of a bill regarding Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement reporting requirements
• Briefing on Blue Line Corridor - Civic Plaza at the WKC Administration Bldg

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The committee will consider a resolution for a police department continuing education pilot program involving local universities. It will also review Board of Library Trustees appointments and a Board of Education financial transfer request. A briefing on the University of Maryland Incentive Awards Program is scheduled.

• Appointments to the Board of Library Trustees (APPT-10-24)
• Police Department continuing education pilot program resolution (CR-029-2024)
• Board of Education Financial Review and Transfer Request #3 (TR-3-24)
• University of Maryland Incentive Awards Program briefing

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is reviewing pending finality for two zoning items. These include a request for a new eating and drinking establishment with drive-through service and a proposal to convert warehouse space into storage units.

• DSP-19031-02: Detailed Site Plan for a 2,923-square-foot Popeyes building on Old Brandywine Road
• DSP-23029: Detailed Site Plan to convert 55,936 square feet of warehouse into 409 Cube Smart storage units in Avondale Industrial Park

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is reviewing requests to modify parking and design standards at the University Place Shopping Center. These changes are proposed due to property acquisition by MDOT for the Purple Line light rail construction. The request includes reducing parking space dimensions and decreasing required spaces from 124 to 107.

• Departure from Design Standards (DDS-22005) to reduce parking space dimensions
• Departure from Parking and Loading Standards (DPLS-22007) to reduce required spaces from 124 to 107
• Approval of District Council minutes dated June 3, 2024

County Council

The County Council and the Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing to receive testimony regarding proposed historic site designations. The discussion concerns the Blair-Smith House and the Flynn-Steck House.

• Proposed historic site designation for the Blair-Smith House (68-010-94)
• Proposed historic site designation for the Flynn-Steck House (68-074-04)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several bills to authorize large-scale borrowing for various county facilities. The agenda also includes proposed charter amendments regarding agency staffing and the County Auditor's term. Additionally, the committee will discuss budget transfers for local infrastructure projects.

• Borrowing up to $311,873,000 for Public Works and Transportation Facilities
• Borrowing up to $194,380,000 for Prince George's Community College Facilities
• Borrowing up to $96,720,000 for County Buildings
• Charter amendment regarding agency staffing level approvals
• Charter amendment regarding the County Auditor’s term and removal process

County Council

The County Council is scheduled to consider several bills for third reading and enactment. Items include permanent rent stabilization protections, a reproductive healthcare fund, and revisions to plastic carryout bag regulations.

• CB-053-2024: Better Bag Bill revisions regarding plastic carryout bags
• CB-054-2024: Reproductive Healthcare Facilitation and Protection Fund creation
• CB-055-2024: Permanent Rent Stabilization and Protection Act of 2024
• CR-049-2024: Stormwater Pond Task Force resolution
• CB-003-2024: Mandatory lactation rooms in County buildings

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider legislation regarding alternative dispute resolution for common ownership communities. A briefing will also be presented concerning housing affordability, supply, and the fiscal impact of new multifamily housing.

• CB-031-2024: Alternative dispute resolution in common ownership communities
• Briefing on housing affordability, supply, and multifamily fiscal impact

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is conducting oral arguments and reviewing several zoning applications. These include a proposal for age-restricted housing on Springfield Road and parking adjustments at University Place Shopping Center caused by Purple Line light rail construction.

• Oral argument for 57 age-restricted homes at 8215 Springfield Road
• Special Exception for a storage facility at 10810 and 10812 Duvall Street
• Parking standard departure for University Place Shopping Center due to Purple Line construction
• Design standard departure for parking spaces at University Place Shopping Center

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee is reviewing several legislative proposals. These include measures for settlement transparency and employment fairness for returning citizens. The committee will also consider updates to the county classification plan and the repeal of a business improvement district.

• CB-011-2024: Settlement Transparency Act regarding government settlement agreements
• CB-019-2024: Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens regarding criminal record inquiries
• CB-034-2024: Changes to the Prince George’s County Classification Plan
• CB-035-2024: Repeal of the Northern Gateway Business Improvement District

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to change water and sewer category designations for properties within the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan. Additionally, the body will review the reappointment of Lynnette D. Espy-Williams to the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.

• Reappointment of Lynnette D. Espy-Williams to the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) through 6/1/2028
• Resolution CR-023-2024 regarding changes to the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan category designations

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Council is reviewing several legislative items including zoning map amendments for the Bowie-Mitchellville and Langley Park areas. Discussions also include a late-night business safety plan and various funding reallocations for community development projects.

• Zoning amendment for Bowie-Mitchellville and Vicinity
• Zoning amendment for Langley Park-College Park-Greenbelt and Vicinity Area
• Late-night business safety plan requirements (CB-016-2024)
• $1,000,000 reallocation to the Bowie Commons project (CR-033-2024)
• PILOT agreement for Bowie Commons Apartments (CR-034-2024)

County Council

The Prince George's County Council is reviewing several legislative bills and resolutions. Key items include a proposed county-wide health program for residents ineligible for existing coverage and the reallocation of $1,000,000 to support the Bowie Commons project.

• Proposed health program for residents ineligible for existing healthcare coverage
• $1,000,000 reallocation in HOME funds for the Bowie Commons project
• Requirement for locks on commercial refuse containers and dumpsters
• Proposed subdivision regulation changes for qualified data centers
• Reappointments of five members to the Fire Commission

Sitting as the Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive briefings regarding Health in All Policies (HiAP) implementation. This includes a presentation on HiAP from Fairfax County and a status update for Prince George's County. The Board will also review the Huron Study regarding healthcare and social needs and a 10+ year investment strategy.

• Health Equity through Health in All Policies (HiAP) briefing
• The Huron Study: Assessing Prince George’s County Healthcare and Social Needs
• The Huron Study: 10+ Year Investment Strategy

County Council

The County Council is scheduled to adopt several major budgets for the 2025 fiscal year. These include the primary County government budget, as well as budgets for the WSSC, Washington Suburban Transit Commission, and the Revenue Authority.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 County current expense budget, capital improvement program, and capital budget
• Approval of WSSC Fiscal Year 2025 operating and capital budgets and water/sewer rates
• Approval of Washington Suburban Transit Commission's Fiscal Year 2025 budget and tax rates
• Approval of the Revenue Authority of Prince George's County Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget and capital improvement program
• Approval of the Redevelopment Authority of Prince George's County Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget and capital improvement program

Task Forces-Workgroups

The task force will review the May 3rd meeting minutes and revisit its mission statement. The agenda includes discussions on Plan 2035 vision, goals, and principles, as well as an overview of adequate public facilities.

• Review and approval of May 3rd minutes
• Discussion on Plan 2035 Vision, Goals, and Principles
• Adequate Public Facilities Overview discussion

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The committee will discuss an omnibus bill to update the Prince George's County Zoning Ordinance. Members will also review a proposal regarding email consent for housing code violation notices. One legislative item concerning common ownership communities will be held without testimony.

• Omnibus Bill CB-015-2024 for Zoning Ordinance updates
• Housing Code amendment CB-002-2024 regarding notice of violations
• Briefing on Plan 2035 implementation for development outside the Beltway
• Holding of bill CB-031-2024 on alternative dispute resolution

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee will review several appointments for the Fire Commission for Prince George's County. The items include reappointments for volunteer, career, and resident members through July 1, 2026.

• Reappointment of Gloria J. Bell as Volunteer Member
• Reappointment of Michelle A. Chandler as Career Member
• Reappointment of Lisa MC Hegwood as Volunteer Member
• Reappointment of Marlon E. Selmon as Resident Member
• Reappointment of Kyle J. Snyder as Volunteer Member

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is conducting oral arguments regarding parking changes at University Place Shopping Center caused by Purple Line construction. The Council is also reviewing site plans for developments in National Harbor, Bladensburg, and Capitol Heights. These items include requests for commercial expansions and building conversions.

• Parking standard departures for University Place Shopping Center
• 3.14-acre expansion of the National Harbor waterfront complex
• New daycare and drive-through establishment at Salubria Center
• Building conversion for a place of worship in Bladensburg
• 4,900-square-foot contractor office building in Capitol Heights

County Council

The Prince George’s County Council scheduled a brief virtual meeting to review a proposed letter of support for the WSSC federal funding application for the Western Branch Sewer Rehabilitation Project. The agenda contains only this administrative report and an adjournment, with no public hearings or votes on the record.

• Proposed letter of support for WSSC federal funding application
• Western Branch Sewer Rehabilitation Project review
• Virtual meeting scheduled for May 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

County Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and location. No specific legislative items or discussion topics are listed in the document.

County Council

The Prince George's County Council is reviewing several bills regarding large-scale borrowing for various county facilities. These include funding for libraries, community college, public works, and public safety. The agenda also includes resolutions to waive public safety facility surcharges for specific residential projects.

• Bill to authorize up to $311,873,000 in borrowing for Public Works and Transportation Facilities
• Bill to authorize up to $194,380,000 in borrowing for Prince George's Community College Facilities
• Bill to authorize up to $96,720,000 in borrowing for County Buildings
• Resolution to waive public safety facility surcharges for The Cassidy development in Capital Heights
• Bill to authorize up to $40,205,000 in borrowing for Public Safety Facilities

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Council will review a bill for supplementary appropriations to the General Fund and Internal Service Fund for unanticipated costs in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Members will also discuss proposed amendments to the Bowie-Mitchellville and Vicinity Sectional Map Amendment regarding specific zoning classifications.

• CB-037-2024: Supplemental appropriations for the General Fund and Internal Service Fund
• Proposed amendments to the Bowie-Mitchellville and Vicinity Sectional Map Amendment (CR-089-2022 & CR-084-2023)

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee will receive a briefing regarding athletic fields for Prince George's County Public Schools. The presentation includes staff members from the school system's administration and capital programs departments.

• Briefing on Prince George's County Public Schools - Athletic Fields

Task Forces-Workgroups

The Plan Prince George’s 2035 Implementation and Infrastructure Task Force will review an overview of adequate public facilities. The meeting includes a presentation on public safety facilities and mitigation guidelines, specifically regarding fire and emergency facilities.

• Adequate Public Facilities Overview
• Public Safety Facilities and Mitigation Guidelines
• Fire and Emergency Facilities

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee is holding budget worksessions regarding the FY 2025 budgets. The meeting includes reviews of reports for the Fire/EMS Department and the Office of the State's Attorney.

• FY 2025 Fire/EMS Department and Volunteer Commission Budget Report
• FY 2025 Office of the State's Attorney Budget Report

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee is conducting a budget worksession. The committee will review proposed budgets for various county offices and agencies for the 2025 fiscal year.

• FY 2025 Board of License Commissioners Budget Report
• FY 2025 Office of Central Services Budget Report
• FY 2025 Office of Finance Budget Report
• FY 2025 Office of Human Resource Management Budget Report
• FY 2025 Revenue Authority and Office of Management and Budget Budget Reports

County Council

The County Council is holding a public hearing regarding the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) proposed operating and capital budgets. The session also includes the M-NCPPC Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2025-2030.

• Public hearing on M-NCPPC FY 2024-2025 operating and capital budgets
• Discussion of M-NCPPC Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025-2030

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider the FY 2025 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development. The agenda also includes discussions on historic site designations, zoning amendments, and budget worksessions for the Board of Education and M-NCPPC.

• FY 2025 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development (CR-024-2024)
• Verizon Wireless lease agreement amendment with M-NCPPC (CR-030-2024)
• Historic site designations for the Nancy Tabbs, Elwood and Wilmer Gross, and George Henry and Agnes Gross houses (TA-3-2024)
• Amendments to the Bowie-Mitchellville and Vicinity Sectional Map Amendment (TA-2-2024)
• FY 2024 Board of Education operating budget and CIP (BU 2024-50)

County Council

The County Council is reviewing a bill for supplementary appropriations to address unanticipated costs in the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. Members are also introducing several second-reading bills regarding business grants, lactation rooms, parental leave, and zoning changes.

• CB-037-2024: Supplementary appropriations for the General Fund and Internal Service Fund
• CB-001-2024: Minority business start-up funds including a 20% set aside for qualifying businesses
• CB-003-2024: Mandatory lactation rooms in certain County buildings
• CB-004-2024: Revisions to parental leave eligibility for County employees
• CB-028-2024: Zoning regulations for Cigar Club/Lounge uses

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is reviewing proposals to expand the National Harbor waterfront complex and construct a new office building in Capitol Heights. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 8, 2024, session.

• Adding 3.14 acres to the National Harbor waterfront entertainment/retail complex
• Construction of a 4,900-square-foot contractor office building at Walker Mill Business Park
• Approval of District Council minutes from April 8, 2024

County Council

The County Council is holding public hearings regarding the proposed FY 2025 operating budget and six-year capital program. This includes the Prince George's County Board of Education portion of the budget, as well as budgets for the Redevelopment Authority and Revenue Authority.

• Proposed FY 2025 Operating Budget
• Six-Year Capital Program
• Prince George's County Board of Education FY 2025 operating budget portion
• Proposed budget of the Redevelopment Authority
• Proposed budget of the Revenue Authority

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee is conducting budget worksessions for the 2025 fiscal year. The meeting includes reviews of budget reports for the Health Department, Police Accountability Board, and various public safety offices.

• FY 2025 budget report for Police Accountability Board (BU 2024-54)
• FY 2025 budget report for Administrative Charging Committee (BU 2024-55)
• FY 2025 budget report for Health Department (BU 2024-56)
• FY 2025 budget report for Office of Homeland Security (BU 2024-41)
• FY 2025 budget reports for Department of Corrections and Office of the Sheriff

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Committee will conduct a budget worksession regarding the upcoming fiscal year. The session includes reviewing proposed budgets for the Department of the Environment and the Department of Public Works and Transportation.

• FY 2025 Department of the Environment Budget Report
• FY 2025 Department of Public Works and Transportation Budget Report

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The committee will review FY 2025 budget reports for the Office of Community Relations, Board of Elections, and Office of Human Rights. The agenda also includes legislative items regarding contractor conduct and Board of Appeals compensation.

• FY 2025 budget reports for Community Relations, Board of Elections, and Human Rights
• CB-023-2024: Prohibiting county contractors from engaging in labor and sex trafficking
• CB-017-2024: Revising Board of Appeals composition and member salaries

General Assembly Committee

The committee will receive a briefing summarizing the 2024 Maryland General Assembly legislation. The agenda also includes addressing a letter to the Federal Delegation regarding the relocation of FBI Headquarters.

• Summary of 2024 Maryland General Assembly Legislation
• Letter to Federal Delegation on Relocation of FBI Headquarters

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The County Council Committee of the Whole is reviewing three resolutions related to The Cassidy project. These items involve allocating funds for affordable rental housing construction and approving a Payments in Lieu of Taxes agreement.

• Resolution to allocate $1,050,000 in HOME-ARP funds to The Cassidy project
• Resolution to commit $3,500,000 from the Housing Investment Trust Fund to The Cassidy project
• Resolution to approve a Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with KCG SSP Capitol Heights, LP

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Committee will hold a budget worksession regarding the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement. The discussion includes a review of the FY 2025 DPIE Budget Report.

• Budget Worksession: BU 2024-38 Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement

County Council

The County Council is holding a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development. The session includes comments from the Department of Housing and Community Development, elected officials, and citizens.

• Public hearing for CR-024-2024: FY 2025 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development

County Council

The Prince George's County Council is reviewing several bills, including a 9-1-1 voluntary emergency registry for individuals with special needs. The agenda also includes first readings of legislation regarding local gaming revenue and youth employment programs. Additionally, the Council will hold public hearings on funding for housing projects.

• Establishment of a 9-1-1 Voluntary Emergency Registry for individuals with special needs
• Allocation of gaming revenue to youth employment and senior housing stability programs
• A $3,500,000 allocation from the Housing Investment Trust Fund for The Cassidy project
• Proposed increase in emergency transportation fees to adjust for inflation
• Repeal of the Northern Gateway Business Improvement District

Task Forces-Workgroups

The Plan Prince George’s 2035 Implementation and Infrastructure Task Force will review adequate public facilities. The meeting includes a presentation on public safety facilities and mitigation guidelines, specifically regarding fire and emergency facilities.

• Adequate Public Facilities Overview presentation
• Public Safety Facilities and Mitigation Guidelines discussion
• Fire and Emergency Facilities discussion

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The committee will conduct budget worksessions regarding the FY 2025 budgets for several county departments. The sessions include reviews of budget reports for Family Services, Social Services, and the Police Department.

• FY 2025 Department of Family Services Budget Report
• FY 2025 Department of Social Services Budget Report
• FY 2025 Police Department Budget Report

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Prince George's County Council Education and Workforce Development Committee will hold a budget work session to review FY 2025 funding for county agencies. Staff will present financial reviews and proposed budgets for the Board of Education, Prince George's Community College, the County Memorial Library System, and Employ Prince George's, Inc. The committee will also consider Transfer Request #2 to move FY 2024 funds between budget categories for public schools. These work sessions allow members to ask questions about how county tax dollars support education, library services, community college programs, and local workforce initiatives before formal votes occur later in the fiscal year.

• FY 2025 operating budget review for the Board of Education
• FY 2025 budget report for Prince George's Community College
• FY 2025 budget report for the Prince George's County Memorial Library System
• FY 2025 budget report for Employ Prince George's, Inc.
• FY 2024 financial review and Transfer Request #2 for the Board of Education

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Committee will conduct budget worksessions for the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Housing Authority. Members will also review an omnibus bill to reconcile terms in the County's new Zoning Ordinance and an act regarding time extensions for prior subdivision regulations.

• Budget worksession: Department of Housing and Community Development
• Budget worksession: Housing Authority
• CB-015-2024: Omnibus bill to reconcile terms and procedures of the new Zoning Ordinance
• CB-027-2024: Act to extend time for access to prior subdivision regulations from two years to four years

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a resolution to adjust approved position grades for various offices, including the Health Department and Sheriff's Office. The committee will also discuss the approval of certain multiyear contracts.

• Adjustments to approved position grades in multiple county departments
• Approval of certain multiyear contracts

County Council

The County Council will consider several legislative bills including new juvenile curfew zones and untraceable firearm regulations. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission's proposed operating and capital budgets.

• Bill CB-029-2024 concerning juvenile and minor curfew zones
• Bill CB-030-2024 concerning untraceable firearms and minors
• Bill CB-031-2024 concerning common ownership communities dispute resolution
• Resolution CR-029-2024 regarding a police continuing education pilot program
• Public hearing for WSSC FY 2024-2025 operating and capital budgets

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The committee will conduct a budget worksession regarding the Financial Services Corporation, Experience Prince George’s, and the Redevelopment Authority. The committee will also consider an ordinance to define and regulate cigar club/lounge uses in CN, CS, and CGO zones.

• Ordinance CB-028-2024 regarding cigar club/lounge use in CN, CS, and CGO zones
• Budget worksession for Financial Services Corporation (BU 2024-33)
• Budget worksession for Experience Prince George’s (BU 2024-34)
• Budget worksession for Redevelopment Authority (BU 2024-35)

Task Forces-Workgroups

The Prince George's County Council Truancy Study Workgroup will discuss expectations and establish S.M.A.R.T. goals. The meeting includes a presentation on chronic absenteeism and truancy within PGCPS. Members will also vote for officers and select sub-groups.

• Review of enabling legislation CR-074-2023 and CR-010-2024
• Presentation on PGCPS chronic absenteeism and truancy
• Vote for officers of the workgroup
• Selection of sub-groups and meeting formats

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee is conducting a budget worksession for several county offices. The committee will also review proposed legislative changes regarding procurement practices and office reorganizations.

• FY 2025 Office of Ethics and Accountability budget report
• FY 2025 Office of Information Technology budget report
• FY 2025 Office of Law budget report
• FY 2025 Personnel Board budget report
• CB-012-2024: Act concerning procurement practices revisions

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Committee will conduct budget worksessions regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budgets. Discussions include the Soil Conservation District and WSSC Water operating and capital budgets.

• Soil Conservation District FY 2025 Budget Review
• WSSC Water FY 2025 Operating and CIP Budget Review

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Committee is conducting a budget worksession regarding the FY 2025 Economic Development Corp Budget Report. The session includes reviews of operating budgets, audit reports, and ARPA performance data.

• FY 2025 Economic Development Corp Budget Report review
• Review of FY 2023 - FY 2025 Operating Budget
• ARPA Quarterly Performance and Programmatic Data Reports
• CDBG Grant Program assistance to business activities

Sitting as the Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive a briefing regarding the Behavioral Health Division and the Local Behavioral Health Authority. The presentation covers available behavioral health programs within Prince George's County.

• Overview of the Health Department’s behavioral health programs

County Council

The Prince George’s County Council will hold public hearings on extending the Temporary Rent Stabilization Act through October 2024 and adopting new zoning regulations for cannabis that prohibit on-site consumption. Members will also consider bills to revise the elderly property tax credit, require mental health literature at firearm retailers, and adopt a ten-year solid waste management plan. Additional resolutions address school pedestrian safety studies and state-level reparations efforts.

• Public hearing on CB-008-2024: Extends the Temporary Rent Stabilization Act of 2023 sunset from April 17 to October 17, 2024
• Public hearing on CB-013-2024: Adds zoning definitions for cannabis uses and prohibits on-site consumption locations
• Second reading of CB-007-2024: Revises the elderly property tax credit to operate separately from Homestead credits
• Second reading of CB-010-2024: Requires firearm sellers to display mental health literature, with noncompliance as a civil violation
• Final reading on CR-002-2024: Adopts the Prince George’s County CY 2024–2033 Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee is conducting a budget worksession. The committee will review the final FY 2025 budget reports and first round responses for Prince George's Community College and the Prince George's County Memorial Library System.

• FY 2025 Prince George's Community College Budget Report
• FY 2025 Prince George's County Memorial Library System Budget Report
• Review of FY 2024 and FY 2025 library system contracts

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is conducting oral arguments for a proposed self-storage facility in Glenn Dale. The agenda also includes reviewing senior housing at Alexander Landing and parking changes for University Place Shopping Center. Several other zoning items are currently pending finality or were previously deferred.

• Oral argument for Glenn Dale Self Storage at 10810 and 10812 Duvall Street
• Senior housing development at Alexander Landing on Westphalia Road
• Distribution warehouse proposal near Konterra Drive and MD 200
• Planned retirement community at 8215 Springfield Road
• Parking reconfiguration for University Place Shopping Center

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Committee will conduct a budget worksession regarding the Circuit Court, Arts & Humanities Council, and Orphans' Court. Members will also review two legislative acts concerning a 9-1-1 voluntary emergency registry and a re-entry preferred hiring program.

• FY 2025 Circuit Court Budget Report
• FY 2025 Arts & Humanities Council Budget Report
• FY 2025 Orphans' Court Budget Report
• CB-009-2024: 9-1-1 Voluntary Emergency Registry Program
• CB-006-2024: Re-Entry Preferred Hiring Program

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The committee will conduct budget worksessions for the People's Zoning Council and the M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation. The agenda also includes a briefing on Plan 2035 implementation regarding development incentives inside the Beltway. Additionally, staff will provide an overview of the People’s Zoning Counsel's role and case data.

• FY 2025 budget for People's Zoning Council
• FY 2025 budget for M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation
• Plan 2035 implementation briefing on development incentives inside the Beltway
• Overview of the role of the People’s Zoning Counsel and case data

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several legislative items including new zoning definitions for cigar clubs and updates to woodland and tree canopy regulations. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan and a housing action plan.

• Ordinance defining 'Cigar Club/Lounge' uses in CN, CS, and CGO zones
• Resolution concerning the 2018 Water and Sewer Plan amendments
• Resolution for the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development
• Woodland and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Ordinance revisions
• Tree Canopy Coverage Ordinance revisions

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee is reviewing legislation related to county procurement regulations and reorganization. The agenda also includes a resolution for supplementary appropriations of federal, state, and other funds across several county departments.

• Resolution to establish a County procurement regulations work group (CR-012-2024)
• Executive Order proposing the creation of the Office of Procurement (CB-025-2024)
• Act regarding procurement revisions for the Office of Central Services (CB-024-2024)
• $13,291,486 in supplementary appropriations for various county departments (CR-015-2024)
• Appointment of Shameeka Price and E. Troy Washington to the Revenue Authority Board (APPT-8-24)

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Council is reviewing a resolution to extend the period for applications to be approved under a prior ordinance. If passed, this extension would move the deadline from April 1, 2024, to April 1, 2026.

• CR-022-2024: Extension of time for applications under prior zoning ordinance

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The committee is reviewing three legislative items regarding environmental and land use regulations. These include updates to woodland conservation, tree canopy coverage, and subdivision regulation standards for stream buffers.

• CB-020-2024: Woodland and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Ordinance revisions
• CB-021-2024: Tree Canopy Coverage Ordinance updates
• CB-022-2024: Changes to subdivision regulations' environmental strategy area and stream buffer widths

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several resolutions related to affordable housing and departmental position adjustments. Key items include multiple funding proposals for The Cassidy project and a zoning ordinance time extension.

• $1,050,000 in HOME-ARP funds for The Cassidy project
• $3,500,000 from the Housing Investment Trust Fund for The Cassidy project
• Payments in Lieu of Taxes agreement for The Cassidy Apartments
• Position grade adjustments for various county departments
• Extension of time for zoning ordinance applications until April 1, 2026

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to create a workgroup focused on studying improvements to school pedestrian safety. The meeting also includes a general overview briefing for Employ Prince George's.

• Resolution CR-009-2024 to establish a School Pedestrian Safety Workgroup
• Briefing: Employ Prince George's - General Overview

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Committee will review legislation regarding a new advisory council for the Central Avenue - Blue/Silver Line corridor. Members will also discuss an omnibus ordinance to reconcile terms within the County's Zoning Ordinance and hold budget worksessions.

• CR-014-2024: Resolution establishing the Central Avenue - Blue/Silver Line Corridor Development Review Advisory Council
• CB-015-2024: Omnibus ordinance to reconcile terms, procedures, and language of the County Zoning Ordinance
• BR 03212024: Briefing on the role of the People’s Zoning Counsel and case data
• BU 2024-14: Budget worksession for the People’s Zoning Counsel
• BU 2024-16: Budget worksession for M-NCPPC FY2025 budgets

General Assembly Committee

The General Assembly Committee will review legislative updates regarding statewide bills. Discussion includes the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and the Health Insurance Qualified Resident Enrollment Program.

• SB 475 / HB 583: Center for Firearm Violence Prevention establishment
• SB 705 / HB 728: Health Insurance - Qualified Resident Enrollment Program (Access to Care Act)
• General Assembly crossover updates

County Council

The Prince George's County Council and the Planning Board are holding a joint public hearing regarding proposed minor and sectional map amendments. The session seeks public comment on changes to the 1989 Master Plan for the Langley Park-College Park-Greenbelt and vicinity area.

• Joint public hearing on proposed minor amendment to the 1989 Master Plan
• Proposed sectional map amendment (CR-001-2024) for Langley Park-College Park-Greenbelt area

County Council

The County Council is considering an emergency act to extend temporary rent stabilization for six months. The agenda also includes discussions on prohibiting labor and sex trafficking by contractors and supporting a ghost gun-free zone.

• Emergency act to extend the Temporary Rent Stabilization Act of 2023 until October 17, 2024
• Resolution to appropriate $13,291,486 in grant funding across several county departments
• Bill concerning prohibiting county contractors and subcontractors from labor or sex trafficking
• Reorganizational proposal to create the Office of Procurement within the Office of Central Services
• Resolution expressing support for outlawing unregistered 'ghost gun' firearms

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County District Council is reviewing zoning items referred for documentation. These include a mixed-use project at Linda Lane and MD 5 and a residential development in Hyattsville.

• Mixed-use development at Linda Lane and MD 5 featuring 105 multifamily units and 104,600 square feet of commercial/retail space
• Development of 41 single-family attached dwelling units at Suffrage Point in Hyattsville

Task Forces-Workgroups

The Task Force will introduce its members and mission. Members will review key strategies for Plan Prince George’s 2035 and priority recommendations from the Draft Climate Action Plan. The group will also discuss meeting preparation and future dates.

• Overview of Key Plan Prince George’s 2035 Strategies
• Review of Draft Climate Action Plan Priority Recommendations
• Discussion on meeting preparation and upcoming meeting dates

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee is reviewing several legislative items including changes to property tax credits and parental leave. The agenda also includes a resolution for a 911 service charge increase and an appointment to the Fair Election Fund Commission.

• CB-001-2024: Adding African American Business Enterprises to grant and loan programs
• CB-003-2024: Requiring lactation rooms in certain County buildings or real property
• CB-004-2024: Revising eligibility time for parental leave for County employees
• CR-013-2024: Approving a one cent increase in the 911 charge for local exchange and mobile services
• CB-007-2024: Revising the elderly property tax credit

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Committee will review a resolution to adopt the Prince George’s County CY 2024-2033 Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan as recommended by the County Executive. The proceedings include staff presentations, sponsor comments, and agency input before a motion and vote.

• CR-002-2024: Resolution concerning CY 2024-2033 Comprehensive Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan

Task Forces-Workgroups

The Universal Design Implementation Workgroup will meet to discuss the No-Step Entry checklist and how a 50% waiver is applied. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes and planning for next steps.

• Discussion on Waiver Checklist/No-Step Entry
• Discussion on where and how the 50% waiver is applied

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Council is considering an emergency act to extend the Temporary Rent Stabilization Act of 2023. If passed, the extension would run from April 17, 2024, to October 17, 2024. The legislation cites a lack of affordable housing as a public health and safety emergency.

• CB-008-2024: Emergency Act concerning Temporary Rent Stabilization Act of 2023

General Assembly Committee

The General Assembly Committee will receive a presentation from the Prince George’s County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. The meeting includes a briefing on the Prince George’s County Budget Update and several statewide bills.

• Prince George’s County Budget Update
• HB 1511 Forest Conservation Act – Modifications
• SB 642 / HB 735 Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program
• HB 1515 Sales and Use Tax Rate Reduction and Services
• HB 693/SB 481 Renters' Rights and Stabilization Act of 2024

County Council

The Prince George's County Council will review several first-reading bills during its March 12 meeting. Proposed measures include updates to procurement practices, late-night business safety plans, and environmental conservation ordinances. The Council will also hold public hearings for appointments to the Department of Corrections and the Commission for Women.

• Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens (CB-019-2024)
• Late-night business safety plan requirements (CB-016-2024)
• Woodland and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Ordinance (CB-020-2024)
• Appointment of Terence K. Clark as Director of the Department of Corrections
• Tree Canopy Coverage Ordinance (CB-021-2024)

County Council

The County Council and the Planning Board are holding a joint public hearing to receive testimony regarding proposed historic site designations. The meeting focuses on the Nancy Tabbs House, the Elwood and Wilmer Gross House, and the George Henry and Agnes Gross House.

• Proposed historic designation for Nancy Tabbs House (66-000-01)
• Proposed historic designation for Elwood and Wilmer Gross House (66-000-02)
• Proposed historic designation for George Henry and Agnes Gross House (66-000-03)

Sitting as the Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive briefings regarding highlights from the latest health assessment. The meeting also includes a briefing on the Health Department's data availability and limitations.

• Briefing: Highlights from the latest health assessment
• Briefing: Health Department’s data availability and limitations

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Committee will review two proposed ordinances that would amend local zoning laws to regulate cannabis uses. The legislation includes adding definitions, designating specific areas for use, and setting parking regulations while prohibiting on-site consumption.

• CB-013-2024: Ordinance concerning cannabis uses (Sponsor: Fisher)
• CB-014-2024: Ordinance concerning cannabis uses (Sponsors: Oriadha, Blegay and Olson)

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The committee will receive a presentation regarding Prince George's County Public Schools' Pre-K expansion. Members will also review the 2024 performance report for the Prince George's County Memorial Library System.

• Prince George's County Public Schools Pre-K Expansion presentation
• Prince George's County Memorial Library System 2024 Performance Report

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is holding an oral argument hearing regarding a detailed site plan for 41 single-family attached dwelling units. The project, located near the intersection of 40th Place and Gallatin Street, was previously remanded to the Planning Board by the Council.

• Detailed Site Plan (DSP-21001 Remand) for 41 single-family attached dwelling units at 40th Place and Gallatin Street

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The committee will consider the appointment of Terence K. Clark as the Director of the Department of Corrections. The agenda also includes a briefing from the Clerk of the Court for Prince George's County Circuit Court.

• Appointment of Terence K. Clark as Director of the Department of Corrections (APPT-5-24)
• Briefing by Mahasin El Amin, Clerk of the Court (BR 03072024A)

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Committee will hold a budget worksession regarding the M-NCPPC FY2024. Members will also receive a briefing on Board of Appeals zoning and administrative cases. Additionally, the committee will consider legislation to allow certain notice services via email.

• M-NCPPC FY2024 Budget Worksession
• Board of Appeals statistical data overview
• CB-002-2024: Act concerning methods of service for Housing Code violations

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is considering a request to extend the hearing period for a proposed self-storage facility in Glenn Dale. The agenda also includes notice of an upcoming oral argument regarding a 41-unit residential development in Hyattsville.

• Request to extend hearing time for Glenn Dale Self Storage (SE-2022-002)
• Scheduled oral argument for 41 single-family units at Suffrage Point (DSP-21001)
• Approval of February 26, 2024, District Council minutes

General Assembly Committee

The General Assembly Committee is reviewing several statewide legislative items. Discussions include renewable energy sources, transportation fees, and residential solar building permits.

• HB 1407: County Tier 1 Renewable Sources generating systems and capacity
• HB 1215: Transportation Financing Retail Delivery Fee and Impact Fee
• HB 280/SB 446: Condominium and Homeowners Association repair funds
• HB 1265: Building permits for residential solar energy and storage systems
• HB 694/SB 482: ENOUGH Grant Program

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a proposal for the historic site designation of the Yates and Mary Boswell House. The presentation includes a transcript analysis and a digest of testimony regarding the property.

• Proposed historic site designation for the Yates and Mary Boswell House (Documented Property 66-029-09)

County Council

The County Council is reviewing resolutions to establish a procurement regulations work group and the Central Avenue - Blue/Silver Line Corridor Development Review Advisory Council. The meeting also includes public hearings for appointments to the Commission for Women and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

• Resolution to establish a County procurement regulations work group
• Resolution to establish the Central Avenue - Blue/Silver Line Corridor Development Review Advisory Council
• Appointments to the Prince George’s County Commission for Women
• Appointments to the Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

General Assembly Committee

The committee will receive a briefing on the Governor's Housing Update. The meeting also includes reviews of statewide bills regarding transportation authorities, internet gaming, and early childhood education programs.

• Governor's Housing Update briefing
• HB 924/ SB 1126: Regional Transportation Authorities
• HB 1319: Internet Gaming authorization and implementation
• HB 1441: Publicly funded Pre-K programs
• HB 1157/SB 937: Grow Your Own Education Grant Program

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several bills including an extension of the Temporary Rent Stabilization Act of 2023. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the 2024-2033 Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan and various appointments to the Commission on Common Ownership Communities.

• First reading of CB-007-2024 concerning revised elderly property tax credits
• First reading of CB-008-2024 extending the Temporary Rent Stabilization Act of 2023 for six months
• First reading of CB-009-2024 establishing a 9-1-1 Voluntary Emergency Registry
• First reading of CB-010-2024 regarding mental health and firearm safety literature
• Resolution CR-013-2024 proposing a one cent increase to the 911 charge

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The committee will receive a presentation regarding Prince George's Community College. The Office of Human Resources Management will also provide an overview of the Summer Youth Enrichment Program.

• Presentation regarding Prince George's Community College
• Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP) overview

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County Council, sitting as the District Council, will hold oral argument hearings for two zoning remand cases. The first item reviews a detailed site plan for 41 single-family attached units at 40th Place and Gallatin Street in Hyattsville. The second covers a conceptual site plan for 105 multifamily units and 104,600 square feet of commercial space at Linda Lane and MD 5 (Branch Avenue). Both projects were previously remanded to the Planning Board and are now scheduled for council review.

• Oral argument hearing on DSP-21001 Remand Suffrage Point (41 single-family attached units at 40th Place and Gallatin Street, Hyattsville)
• Oral argument hearing on CSP-21001 Remand Linda Lane Property (105 multifamily units and 104,600 sq ft commercial space at Linda Lane and MD 5/Branch Avenue)
• Review of Planning Board remands for both residential development projects

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee is reviewing three legislative items. These include adding African American Business Enterprises to grant and loan programs, requiring lactation rooms in certain County buildings or real property, and revising parental leave eligibility for County employees.

• CB-001-2024: Adding African American Business Enterprises to the Business Expansion and Start-Up Grant and Loan programs
• CB-003-2024: Requiring mandatory lactation rooms in certain County buildings or real property
• CB-004-2024: Revising time eligibility for County employee parental leave

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The committee will consider legislation regarding parking enforcement by the Revenue Authority and the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement. This includes authorization to enforce certain laws for commercial vehicles on private property. A presentation on the Residential Speed Camera Program is also scheduled.

• Legislation (CB-005-2024) regarding Revenue Authority parking enforcement for commercial vehicles
• Presentation on the Residential Speed Camera Program

General Assembly Committee

The General Assembly Committee is reviewing several statewide legislative items. Discussions include updates on local priorities and enforcement of vacant property laws.

• HB 501: Charter Counties - Enforcement of Local Law
• HB 814: Juvenile Law – Reform
• HB 1142: Enforcement of Local Vacant Property Laws
• HB 899/SB 691: Firefighters and EMS Recruitment and Retention Scholarship
• HB 06: Community-Oriented Policing Act regarding law enforcement quotas

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a briefing regarding the FY 2025 Legislative Branch Budget. The session includes presentations by committee staff and comments from sponsors and agencies.

• Briefing on BR 022024b FY 2025 Legislative Branch Budget

County Council

The Council will review the FY 2025 budget process and consider a resolution regarding MeatOut Day. The session also includes several proclamations for local high school sports teams and academic groups.

• FY 2025 Budget Review Process presentation by County Auditor Turkessa Green
• Resolution CR-008-2024 concerning MeatOut Day on March 20, 2024
• Proclamation for Thomas Pullen Jr. High School Basketball Team
• Proclamation for Kettering Middle School 6th Grade Honors Academy
• Proclamation for Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School Football Team

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The committee will consider several appointments to the Prince George’s County Commission for Women. The meeting also includes a briefing from the Police Accountability Board and the Administrative Charging Committee.

• Appointments to the Prince George’s County Commission for Women
• Briefing by the Police Accountability Board (PAB)
• Briefing by the Administrative Charging Committee (ACC)

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The committee will hear briefings regarding the Commission on Common Ownership Communities and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Additionally, several individuals are up for appointment or reappointment to these respective boards.

• Briefing: Commission on Common Ownership Communities Goals for 2024
• Appointments: Seven members to the Commission on Common Ownership Communities
• Briefing: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Goals for 2024
• Appointments: Eleven members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Task Forces-Workgroups

The Universal Design Implementation Workgroup will meet to discuss No-Step Entry and Waiver Checklist items. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes.

• Discussion regarding No-Step Entry and Waiver Checklist
• Approval of meeting minutes

General Assembly Committee

The General Assembly Committee will review a local budget analysis regarding HBCU and community colleges. The meeting includes briefings on budget updates and a priorities letter for Prince George’s County. Members will also consider several local and statewide bills regarding land use, criminal law, and cannabis regulations.

• Analysis of Local Budget on HBCU/Community Colleges
• MC/PG 105-24 Qualifying Municipal Corporation – Land Use
• SB 484 Land Use – Affordable Housing – Zoning Density and Permitting
• SB 537 Cannabis - Licensee Locations – Restrictions
• HB 601/ SB 442 Street Racing and Exhibition Driving

Sitting as the Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive a briefing regarding its operations and priorities for the 2024 calendar year. The presentation includes organizational changes, introductions, and an overview of the legal framework for board operations.

• Briefing on Board of Health operations and priorities for CY 2024
• Presentation on organizational changes and introductions
• Overview of the legal framework for Board of Health operations

County Council

The County Council is reviewing several legislative items including new parking enforcement rules and a re-entry hiring program. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding a reparations commission and correctional facility food standards.

• First reading of CB-005-2024 concerning Revenue Authority parking enforcement
• First reading of CB-006-2024 establishing a Re-Entry Preferred Hiring Program
• Resolution CR-005-2024 regarding a Commission on Reparations
• Resolution CR-006-2024 regarding a Healthy Food in Correctional Facilities Task Force
• Resolution CR-007-2024 to extend the temporary appointment of Jared M. McCarthy as Acting Director of Human Resources Management

County Council

The Prince George's County Council and the Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Bowie-Mitchellville and Vicinity Sectional Map Amendment. The session is intended to collect public testimony for cases CR-089-2022 and CR-084-2023.

• Public hearing on Bowie-Mitchellville and Vicinity Sectional Map Amendment (CR-089-2022 & CR-084-2023)

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is reviewing zoning applications, including a request to add 19,440 square feet of storage at Bellefonte. The agenda also includes pending decisions on self-storage facilities in Glenn Dale and Upper Marlboro. Additionally, the Council is reviewing a large-scale development plan for Glenwood Hills involving residential, retail, and industrial uses.

• Expansion of 19,440 square feet of storage at Bellefonte (MD 223)
• Special Exception for Glenn Dale Self Storage on Lanham-Severn Road
• Detailed Site Plan for a 157,500-square-foot Upper Marlboro self-storage facility
• Development plan for Glenwood Hills including 524 multifamily and 126 townhouse units
• Certifications for several outdoor advertising signs

Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee

The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will receive a briefing regarding economic development tools. The presentation includes information from the Deputy Chief Administrator Officer for Economic Development and leadership from the Economic Development Corporation and Financial Services Corporation.

• Briefing on economic development tools and incentives

General Assembly Committee

The General Assembly Committee is reviewing updates on the Governor’s Housing Package and the local impact of the FY 2025 State Budget. The meeting includes discussions on various statewide bills regarding land use, death in custody oversight, and highway maintenance.

• Governor’s Housing Package Update (SB 484/HB 538)
• Analysis of Local Impact of FY 2025 State Budget
• Land Use: SB 484/HB 538 Affordable Housing Zoning Density and Permitting
• State Highways: HB 389 Sidewalks and Bicycle Pathways Maintenance and Repair
• State Finance: HB 170/SB 79 Magnetic Levitation Transportation System

County Council

The Prince George's County Council is reviewing several legislative bills during its February 6 meeting. Proposed items include updates to the housing code, new requirements for lactation rooms in county buildings, and changes to parental leave eligibility for employees.

• Expansion of Black business start-up grants and loans (CB-001-2024)
• Housing Code amendments for email violation notices (CB-002-2024)
• Mandatory lactation rooms in certain County buildings (CB-003-2024)
• Changes to parental leave eligibility for County employees (CB-004-2024)
• Briefing on trees and vegetation updates

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee will hold two informational briefings: one from Register of Wills Cereta A. Lee and another from Police Chief Malik Aziz. The agenda lists only these routine updates and does not include specific motions, budget changes, or policy votes for this session.

• Briefing from Register of Wills Cereta A. Lee
• Briefing from Police Chief Malik Aziz

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The Committee will review a briefing regarding the management of project charges for non-profit organizations. This presentation is provided by the Department of Parks and Recreation.

• Briefing on management of project charges for non-profit organizations (BR 02012024)

General Assembly Committee

The General Assembly Committee will review updates on iGaming and cannabis regulations. The committee will also consider bills regarding telecommunications and energy tax revenue usage for education funding. Additionally, members will discuss changes to land use authority and WSSC sewer pipe loan programs.

• SB 158: Changes to cannabis licensing zoning requirements
• SB 399: Prohibiting cannabis advertising within 500 feet of schools and treatment facilities
• PG/MC 101-24: Expansion of the WSSC Connection Pipe Emergency Replacement Loan Program
• HB 398 & HB 396: Using telecommunications and energy tax revenue for education funding
• SB 186: Establishing a $900 annual fee for new cigar lounge licenses

County Council

The Council will introduce a resolution to correct specifications for urban street design and highway construction. A briefing is scheduled regarding juvenile services and youth delinquency involving the State’s Attorney, Police Department, and local schools. The meeting also includes reviews of administrative correspondence and a project charge program briefing.

• Introduction of CR-003-2024 regarding 2023 Urban Street Design Standards
• Briefing on Juvenile Services & Youth Delinquency
• Briefing on M-NCPPC Management Advisory Project Charge Program
• Proclamation for Shante Trumpet for community service

Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee

The Prince George’s County Council Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee scheduled a hearing to examine how proposed Maryland state transportation budget reductions could affect local projects. Staff will present received comments before members question agency representatives and discuss next steps. This agenda lists only the planned hearing structure; no votes or final decisions were recorded.

• Hearing on "The Impact of Proposed State Transportation Cuts"
• Review of briefing materials from MDOT State Highway Administration
• Standard committee procedure including sponsor comments, member questions, and potential motion/vote

General Assembly Committee

The General Assembly Committee will review a budget update for Copper Consolidated Enterprises, LLC and discuss enforcement of local laws regarding fine increases. The meeting includes discussions on speed monitoring systems on Indian Head Highway and a study on relocating the public school system headquarters.

• Budget Update: Copper Consolidated Enterprises, LLC
• Council Priority Update: Enforcement of Local Laws (Fines Increase)
• PG 306-24: Speed Monitoring Systems – Indian Head Highway
• HB 376 UPDATE: PG 501-24: Study on Feasibility of Relocating the Prince George’s County Public School System Headquarters
• HB 364 PG 301-24: Traffic Control Devices Monitoring Systems Authorizations

Sitting as the Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a briefing regarding the Prince George's County Public Schools Capital Improvement Program. The session includes a discussion on the Labor Agreement for the P3 school construction project.

• Prince George's County Public Schools Capital Improvement Program (CIP) briefing
• Discussion of Public Private Partnership (P3) school construction project Labor Agreement (PLA)
• Blueprint Schools Phase II presentation

County Council

The County Council will introduce a resolution to adopt the CY 2024-2033 Comprehensive Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan. This item requires a public hearing and has been referred to the TIEE committee. The Council will also review minutes from the January 16, 2024 meeting.

• Introduction of the CY 2024-2033 Ten Year Solid Waste Management Plan (CR-002-2024)
• Approval of County Council minutes from January 16, 2024
• Report on proposed State legislation positions

Education and Workforce Development Committee

The Education and Workforce Development Committee will conduct a briefing on the FY 2023 Board of Education financial review and transfer requests. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding PGCMLS Teen Services.

• FY 2023 BOE Financial Review
• FY 2023 BOE Transfer Requests #1, #2, and #3
• PGCMLS Teen Services Presentation

Sitting as the District Council

The District Council is conducting oral argument and mandatory review hearings for several development projects. These include a large-scale residential plan, storage facility additions, a place of worship, and a commercial center amendment.

• CDP-22002 Dobson Farms: Residential development of up to 1,106 dwelling units on 581.06 acres
• DSP-04054-07 Bellefonte: Addition of 19,440 square feet of consolidated storage via two buildings
• DSP-20002 Giac Son Buddhist Temple: Development of a 4,625-square-foot place of worship
• DSP-89056-03 Forestville Commercial Center: Amendment to the Development District Overlay (D-D-O) Zone

Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee

The committee will hold a briefing regarding the Prince George’s County Planning Department Draft: 1 for Plan 2035 Implementation. The meeting also includes the introduction of Lakisha Hull as the new M-NCPPC Planning Director.

• Briefing on Plan 2035 implementation
• Introduction of Lakisha Hull, new M-NCPPC Planning Director

Health, Human Services and Public Safety Committee

The Committee will receive agency updates regarding health, family services, and social services. These briefings include presentations from agency leadership and comments received by the Committee.

• Health Department update by Dr. Matthew D. Levy
• Family Services update by Elana T. Belon-Butler
• Social Services update by Gloria Brown Burnett

General Assembly Committee

The General Assembly Committee is reviewing several local bills. Discussions include property tax credits for public school employees, a study on relocating the school system headquarters, and the establishment of a high school metal detector program.

• PG/MC 105-24: Authorizing municipal corporations to exercise Planning Board powers
• PG/MC 106-24: Addressing planning board authority over zoning and subdivision matters
• PG/MC 107-24: Requiring developer community benefits agreements
• PG 503-24: Property tax credit for eligible Prince George’s County Public School System employees
• PG 302-24: Establishing a High School Metal Detector Program

County Council

The County Council and the Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing regarding a proposed historic site designation. The hearing concerns the property known as the Yates and Mary Boswell House (66-029-09).

• Joint public hearing on proposed historic site designation for the Yates and Mary Boswell House (66-029-09)

Sitting as the District Council

The Prince George's County District Council is conducting hearings on several zoning applications. This includes oral arguments for a place of worship and a mandatory review for the Forestville Commercial Center. The Council will also address pending decisions regarding self-storage, elderly housing, and large residential projects.

• Oral argument for Giac Son Buddhist Temple at MD 197 and Snowden Road
• Mandatory review of Forestville Commercial Center in District Heights
• Review of South Bowie self-storage with over 118,000 square feet of building space
• Review of Alexander Landing development for 61 elderly housing units
• Review of Saddle Ridge plan for up to 954 dwelling units

County Council

The Council will consider a resolution to initiate master plan and map amendments for the Langley Park, College Park, and Greenbelt areas. The agenda also includes a proposed letter regarding an Integrity and Compliance Officer for the local school system. A joint public hearing is scheduled for a historic property designation.

• Resolution to initiate master plan and sectional map amendments for Langley Park-College Park-Greenbelt
• Proposed appointment of an Integrity and Compliance Officer for the local school system
• Public hearing for the historic designation of the Yates and Mary Boswell House
• Approval of County Council minutes from December 2023 and January 2024

Task Forces-Workgroups

The Prince George's County Council Task Forces-Workgroups will meet to introduce new members and hold a discussion regarding no-step entry. No other specific items are listed for decision or action.

• Discussion of no-step entry
• Introduction of new members